Sam Houston's Head Baseball

[Turbine]

Even now I don't think Degg's has been given enough credit for the last two years.

I hope next year proves me wrong.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Baseball coaches don't make tons of money like Football and Basketball coaches do.

And lets be honest, when both you and your boss know you aren't going anywhere you aren't going to make as much money as someone who is willing to look elsewhere.

We do not operate in a vacum do we? Robe sells 3700 tickets a game, and all the concessions, and trinkets that go with those butts. He has constantly put over 2500 butts into that stadium for over a decade. Get a coach of lesser abilities and you can be sure that number would be far less, and the resulting revenues far less. So while most of the ticket monies, along with concessions might go to the general fund, a smart man would find a way to pay Robe in general what he warrants in revenue he generates. But alas we have Farmer who thought we could replace Robe with a 21 year old rookie position coach.

Bottom line is Robe generates far, far more than he and his coaches are being paid, and we could actually end up in a negative cash flow with lesser coaches. Pay the man and staff accordingly.

[CajunRage]

Bottom line is Robe generates far, far more than he and his coaches are being paid, and we could actually end up in a negative cash flow with lesser coaches. Pay the man and staff accordingly.

Serious question. Can you back up these claims with numbers?

I also believe that the baseball fanbase is loyal to the program and as long as we play competitive baseball, the attendance would not falter. May not be what it was this year, but let's be honest, a down year with Robe at the helm would be a drop in attendance as well.

[Turbine]

Serious question. Can you back up these claims with numbers?

I also believe that the baseball fanbase is loyal to the program and as long as we play competitive baseball, the attendance would not falter. May not be what it was this year, but let's be honest, a down year with Robe at the helm would be a drop in attendance as well.

5 home games pays his salary ... 40 home games ...

[CajunRage]

5 home games pays his salary ... 20 home games ...

What are the expenses? Many people do not know how expensive running a baseball program is. How many dozens of baseballs do we go thru? Bats, gloves, cleats? How much does it cost to spend an entire weekend in a hotel and feed the team? How much did it cost to put the turf in a few years ago?

[CajunAmos]

What are the expenses? Many people do not know how expensive running a baseball program is. How many dozens of baseballs do we go thru? Bats, gloves, cleats? How much does it cost to spend an entire weekend in a hotel and feed the team? How much did it cost to put the turf in a few years ago?

I think most of those things are supplied by your sponsors. I know Louisville Slugger provided the specially juiced bats we use, and I'm sure a number of other items are sponsor provided. Travel expenses are paid for by the sport, but I think the outfield signage has been used for travel expenses in the past.

[CajunRage]

I think most of those things are supplied by your sponsors. I know Louisville Slugger provided the specially juiced bats we use, and I'm sure a number of other items are sponsor provided.

I may be wrong, but I think that is true of big programs. Not necessarily of smaller schools. Kind of like the uniform deal. Adidas pays Michigan millions to wear their top of the line. We get a discount to purchase middle of the road gear. Again, I may be wrong, but I don't think we get all of that for free.

[CajunT]

What are the expenses? Many people do not know how expensive running a baseball program is. How many dozens of baseballs do we go thru? Bats, gloves, cleats? How much does it cost to spend an entire weekend in a hotel and feed the team? How much did it cost to put the turf in a few years ago?

UL Baseball has run in the black in recent years. I've not seen the last two years final budgets and expenses, but there is a strong possibility that we have done so the past two years. Baseball and Softball are budgeted very little outside of scholarships and equipment; that is why the external fundraisers are so important like the Diamond Club.

[CajunAmos]

I may be wrong, but I think that is true of big programs. Not necessarily of smaller schools. Kind of like the uniform deal. Adidas pays Michigan millions to wear their top of the line. We get a discount to purchase middle of the road gear. Again, I may be wrong, but I don't think we get all of that for free.

This was from the Adidas press release. It says we get $1.3M in promotional gear over the five years of the contract.

ADIDAS INFORMATION
Term of partnership: Agreement remains in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 with an option to extend for two (2) subsequent twelve (12) month periods.

Promotional allotment: $1.3 million over five years.

Incentive Compensation: Adidas shall provide the University bonus amounts in any school year if the University achieves the applicable goals:

Football – Top 25 BCS Standings (end of year); bowl appearance; Conference Coach-of-the-Year award; use of Adidas footballs for games/practice.
Baseball/softball – NCAA Regional appearance; NCAA Super Regional appearance; College World Series appearance; World Series National Champions
Men's/Women's Basketball – NCAA Championships appearance; Sweet Sixteen appearance; use of Adidas basketballs for games/practice.
All other sports – Conference Coach-of-the-Year award.

Marketing Benefits: Stadium signage at Cajun Field, M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, Lamson Park, Cajundome, RaginCajuns.com.

[CajunRage]

This was from the Adidas press release. It says we get $1.3M in promotional gear over the five years of the contract.

ADIDAS INFORMATION
Term of partnership: Agreement remains in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 with an option to extend for two (2) subsequent twelve (12) month periods.

Promotional allotment: $1.3 million over five years.

Incentive Compensation: Adidas shall provide the University bonus amounts in any school year if the University achieves the applicable goals:

Football – Top 25 BCS Standings (end of year); bowl appearance; Conference Coach-of-the-Year award; use of Adidas footballs for games/practice.
Baseball/softball – NCAA Regional appearance; NCAA Super Regional appearance; College World Series appearance; World Series National Champions
Men's/Women's Basketball – NCAA Championships appearance; Sweet Sixteen appearance; use of Adidas basketballs for games/practice.
All other sports – Conference Coach-of-the-Year award.

Marketing Benefits: Stadium signage at Cajun Field, M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, Lamson Park, Cajundome, RaginCajuns.com.

How far does $1.3M go for all sports over 5 years? I was also just using Adidas as an example. I guarantee you that Louisville Slugger doesn't donate every bat or glove to the 100+ schools that use their equipment. We may get some for free, but there is an expense at some point.

[Dad04]

I sure hope we can still get the "special" bats.

[axg8750]

Has the announcement been made yet?