USF press conference 2:30 today

[Brad]

52 minutes ago, SpikeBull said:

So the football stadium can go where the demolished Sundome sits and basketball can play at Amalie. Then the whole argument about an OCA can begin to replace the OCS argument. 

Crafty, I like it. 

[Mike Stuben]

2 hours ago, BDYZR said:

Media rights is 10 yrs and $29mil. Today is Sun Dome and 5 yrs. Any more money involved? Why only 5.

This is sort of the opposite. We may be paying (or giving up a part of the revenue). 

For anyone wondering, while day to day operation is part of this, the real meat of this deal is USF may not have been happy with the number of paying (non-USF) events to come to the dome, and by changing management companies the hope to book more events (concerts). 

While the dome might get some new upkeep and features, this likely won't change the product we get at basketball games (for example, the outgoing company Global Spectrum didn't pick the PA announcer or in game promotions, they just managed the ushers, security and booked events) 

This is all about bringing in more revenue from non-USF events at the Dome. 

[Brad]

6 hours ago, Dogma said:

Official from USF:

 

"What's all this fuss I hear about TBP running the Sun Dome?  What are they expecting to happen?  A lot of demanded excellence?  Perhaps chants of an OCS or every outrageous opinion on the planet? I don't know..."

 

 

(for the old folks, of course)

[Bull Matrix]

They need to find a way to get a Ferg's on campus. 

[Bull Matrix]

5 hours ago, 79 Bull said:

Pretty awkward ending to the presser with only one question from the media.  Harlan did not look thrilled with the silence.

Maybe this will light a fire under them and announce plans for an OCS?? Seriously, I don't think the media was too pleased being called  for this press conference on a Monday afternoon. Heck some of them may have been hung over from the weekend and were let down by USF thinking it would be bigger news 

[GaUSFBull]

11 hours ago, Bull Daly said:

Seriously, I don't think the media was too pleased being called  for this press conference on a Monday afternoon. Heck some of them may have been hung over from the weekend and were let down by USF thinking it would be bigger news 

The media can kiss Mark Harlan and Jeff Vinik's ass.  They have to work, right?  Press conferences are part of their job and basically a layup for getting a story done.  It's easy money for them.

[bullsmeanbusiness]

Let's get Vinik to snag Publix for the OCS 

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/5/1/15504680/kentucky-kroger-field-publix-stadium-rights

[jlcolvin]

3 minutes ago, bullsmeanbusiness said:

Let's get Vinik to snag Publix for the OCS 

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/5/1/15504680/kentucky-kroger-field-publix-stadium-rights

Last time I watched a Boise State game I noticed their stadium had Albertson's on it.

[GaUSFBull]

3 minutes ago, jlcolvin said:

Last time I watched a Boise State game I noticed their stadium had Albertson's on it.

Yep, Boise is where Albertson's is based.  I still remember Albertson's in Lakeland when I was a kid.  That was cute.  

Edited May 2, 2017 by GaUSFBull

[raptorcj]

Well whenever I hear Tampa Bay groups getting into USF, I think happy thoughts. I love that the city's big groups are taking notice and latching on to USF. More.