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Athletic director Greg Christopher's open letter to Falcon fans.
Open letter from Greg Christopher
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ZiggyZoomba
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"I wanted to let you know that we will field all 18 of our sports teams for the 2009-10 school year."
Grant Cummings
ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
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ZiggyZoomba
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Hell, here's the whole thing:
Falcon Fans -
The last two weeks have been a roller coaster for BGSU Athletics. The thrilling finish to the basketball season, with two regular season championships and two post-season berths, has captivated fans across the country. The current budget challenges for Intercollegiate Athletics have sparked equal passion and attention.
I wanted to let you know that we will field all 18 of our sports teams for the 2009-10 school year.
Athletics, like all BGSU colleges and departments, has been asked to meet new budget targets to help the University reduce an expected $6-$10 million budget shortfall for the 2010 fiscal year (the fiscal year that begins in July 2009).
Over the last few weeks, we have developed various potential budget reduction models and studied their potential impact on our department. Rather than eliminating any sports, in the coming year budget cuts will be made throughout the athletics department. This will significantly affect all 18 of our sports and support areas.
Fans may remember that two years ago we went through an extensive strategic planning process for the future of BGSU Athletics. Unfortunately, that plan is no longer sustainable given how the overall financial landscape has changed.
In the coming months, we will focus on the budget direction for fiscal year 2011 and beyond. As we head into new budget territory, BGSU undoubtedly will face more tough choices concerning competitive Division 1 Athletics.
We have heard the concerns raised by supporters of BGSU ice hockey and appreciate their passion for the program. We also recognize the significant role the Ice Arena plays in the Bowling Green community. We will work with Recreational Sports (which operates the arena) and the community to review the issues related to the facility and begin collaborating on the development of possible solutions.
To further explain the challenges facing Intercollegiate Athletics, I will be answering questions in a special interview with Dave Horger from 88.1 FM in Bowling Green to answer as many fan and community questions as possible. Horger will air portions of the interview during his show from 6-9 a.m., this Thursday and Friday. The entire interview will be posted on our Website Friday morning. If you would like to add a question to the mix, visit the "Ask the AD" section at www.bgsufalcons.com.
Finally, I thank all fans, students, alumni and community members for their passionate support of BGSU's 425 student-athletes. BGSU is facing the same economic challenges as the rest of the nation. As a University, we are all working to ensure the long-term vitality of BGSU.
Roll Along!
Greg Christopher
Falcon Fans -
The last two weeks have been a roller coaster for BGSU Athletics. The thrilling finish to the basketball season, with two regular season championships and two post-season berths, has captivated fans across the country. The current budget challenges for Intercollegiate Athletics have sparked equal passion and attention.
I wanted to let you know that we will field all 18 of our sports teams for the 2009-10 school year.
Athletics, like all BGSU colleges and departments, has been asked to meet new budget targets to help the University reduce an expected $6-$10 million budget shortfall for the 2010 fiscal year (the fiscal year that begins in July 2009).
Over the last few weeks, we have developed various potential budget reduction models and studied their potential impact on our department. Rather than eliminating any sports, in the coming year budget cuts will be made throughout the athletics department. This will significantly affect all 18 of our sports and support areas.
Fans may remember that two years ago we went through an extensive strategic planning process for the future of BGSU Athletics. Unfortunately, that plan is no longer sustainable given how the overall financial landscape has changed.
In the coming months, we will focus on the budget direction for fiscal year 2011 and beyond. As we head into new budget territory, BGSU undoubtedly will face more tough choices concerning competitive Division 1 Athletics.
We have heard the concerns raised by supporters of BGSU ice hockey and appreciate their passion for the program. We also recognize the significant role the Ice Arena plays in the Bowling Green community. We will work with Recreational Sports (which operates the arena) and the community to review the issues related to the facility and begin collaborating on the development of possible solutions.
To further explain the challenges facing Intercollegiate Athletics, I will be answering questions in a special interview with Dave Horger from 88.1 FM in Bowling Green to answer as many fan and community questions as possible. Horger will air portions of the interview during his show from 6-9 a.m., this Thursday and Friday. The entire interview will be posted on our Website Friday morning. If you would like to add a question to the mix, visit the "Ask the AD" section at www.bgsufalcons.com.
Finally, I thank all fans, students, alumni and community members for their passionate support of BGSU's 425 student-athletes. BGSU is facing the same economic challenges as the rest of the nation. As a University, we are all working to ensure the long-term vitality of BGSU.
Roll Along!
Greg Christopher
Grant Cummings
ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
KEEP HOPE ALIVE!
"Over the last few weeks, we have developed various potential budget reduction models and studied their potential impact on our department. Rather than eliminating any sports, in the coming year budget cuts will be made throughout the athletics department. This will significantly affect all 18 of our sports and support areas."
This is MOST encouraging! I see this as both an olive branch AND a challenge. If WE (the fans, boosters, alumni and community) want the program to maintain funding beyond the resourses of the University, we had all better be ready to dig in to our checkbooks. As someone has said on another thread: "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"...can't believe I just quoted MACMAN
This is MOST encouraging! I see this as both an olive branch AND a challenge. If WE (the fans, boosters, alumni and community) want the program to maintain funding beyond the resourses of the University, we had all better be ready to dig in to our checkbooks. As someone has said on another thread: "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"...can't believe I just quoted MACMAN
Du hockey comme dans le temps!
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His article is pretty much the email he sent me.
My email was a request for numbers in order to develop a contingency plan in case hockey was to be cut.
I owe him a response. I really like GC and i want to help him acheiving success with Falcon Athletics.
My email was a request for numbers in order to develop a contingency plan in case hockey was to be cut.
I owe him a response. I really like GC and i want to help him acheiving success with Falcon Athletics.
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Re: KEEP HOPE ALIVE!
I think it was rood who started the "Put up or shut up" thread.Freddie wrote: As someone has said on another thread: "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"...can't believe I just quoted MACMAN
Re: KEEP HOPE ALIVE!
Agreed. It's a very encouraging (and appropriate) effort by GC. If they need $XX million to get the Ice Arena afloat, this gives the fan base a chance to get that together and present a proposal or offering that isn't made under the emotion of the past week, including a plan to fund the program for the long term, not just to get a bandage on it for another couple years. Even though it took a tense week and there's a long road ahead, I applaud the athletic director for getting this message out to the BG hockey and athletic community.Freddie wrote:This is MOST encouraging! I see this as both an olive branch AND a challenge. If WE (the fans, boosters, alumni and community) want the program to maintain funding beyond the resourses of the University, we had all better be ready to dig in to our checkbooks.
Although honestly, I think my favorite line in it was the part about the basketball team winning a pair of MAC championships.
"I don't believe I can name a coach, anywhere, anytime, anyhow, who did it better than Doyt Perry."
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Re: KEEP HOPE ALIVE!
Indeed I did. I hope that the people who responded to the poll on that thread meant it and follow through when the U comes calling.DWhite21 wrote:I think it was rood who started the "Put up or shut up" thread.Freddie wrote: As someone has said on another thread: "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"...can't believe I just quoted MACMAN
This is great news!!! It must be the luck of the Irish. I have faith that everyone and more will pull out their wallets for a vision of BGSU Hockey moving forward. We need a vision of the future. 5 and 10 years and beyond. We should not be satified with a bandaid when a surgery is required for the well being of the program.
Roll Along
Roll Along
