DRC: UNT's NCAA financial report paints promising picture of how school is dealing with pandemic

[Brett Vito]

 

[El Paso Eagle]

Great news. This is liable to raise Wren's profile for P5's having problems 🤦‍♂️

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

28 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Great news. This is liable to raise Wren's profile for P5's having problems 🤦‍♂️

Even if that is the case, we have benefitted from the job Baker has done. 

[El Paso Eagle]

3 minutes ago, UNT Texas Hooligan said:

Even if that is the case, we have benefitted from the job Baker has done. 

100%. I think overall many G5 ADs were in a better position as they have had to deal with tight budgets. At the very beginning of the season there were many stories about P5 schools having to take out massive loans. 

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

1 minute ago, El Paso Eagle said:

100%. I think overall many G5 ADs were in a better position as they have had to deal with tight budgets. At the very beginning of the season there were many stories about P5 schools having to take out massive loans. 

Agreed. I am very proud of the job the school and athletic department have done during such an uncertain time. While other schools are hemorrhaging money, we finished the year with a surplus. That is commendable. 

[akriesman]

Wren rocks.   We have to be able to hang on to him longer.   The most important man to UNT athletics IMO.

[Wag Tag]

Awesome job! Congrats to all. GMG 

[drycreek]

1 hour ago, akriesman said:

Wren rocks.   We have to be able to hang on to him longer.   The most important man to UNT athletics IMO.

GOT TO KEEP HIM HERE AND HAPPY

[Mean Green 93-98]

2 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Great news. This is liable to raise Wren's profile for P5's having problems 🤦‍♂️

I wish he'd do a terrible job so no one would ever hire him away.  Oh, wait... That describes North Texas history to a T.

[El Paso Eagle]

10 minutes ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

I wish he'd do a terrible job so no one would ever hire him away.  Oh, wait... That describes North Texas history to a T.

Actually the story of all G5 programs. If your coaches and AD do well they will probably be hired away. But better to have them move on for good things than have to get rid of them cause things are bad. 

[DentonLurker]

I'm not saying I'm not impressed that it's not worse than it is, but do you really get to claim a surplus if student fees and CARES Act money is what makes your budget whole?

[El Paso Eagle]

1 minute ago, DentonLurker said:

I'm not saying I'm not impressed that it's not worse than it is, but do you really get to claim a surplus if student fees and CARES Act money is what makes your budget whole?

Yes. You have a budget. You have you streams of income (like other programs). Did you manage it well under the conditions faced - Yes. 

[xyresic]

 

4 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Yes. You have a budget. You have you streams of income (like other programs). Did you manage it well under the conditions faced - Yes. 

Most of his income streams are more fixed because we don't sell a ton of tickets so the variable pieces didn't really hit us as hard as they might at like a big 10 school with no football. I think he did a good job, but I don't know that these sort of victory lap articles are the best look right now.

Edited January 29, 2021 by xyresic

[El Paso Eagle]

3 minutes ago, xyresic said:

 

Most of his income streams are more fixed because we don't sell a ton of tickets so the variable pieces didn't really hit us as hard as they might at like a big 10 school with no football. I think he did a good job, but I don't know that these sort of victory lap articles are the best look right now.

I guess I just try to look for the positives in the program. If it had been reported that we were in bad shape people would have been yelling and complaining he didn't have control and the salaries were killing us. 

[GrayEagle]

You can't keep success (or failure) hidden under a rock.  Every public school must submit a report to the Department of Education with Title IX information.  That includes total revenue and expenses.  It especially includes the amount spent on women's sports vs. men's sports.  I didn't think that we'd do very well this time but last year we had a surplus of over a million dollars.  There are two primary reasons for this...donors and the student athletic fee.  Of course, it takes a sharp Athletic Director to manage those funds efficiently.  The DOE Title IX Report covers September through August.  It's certainly possible that the surplus may not cover the cost of spring sports.

 

 

Edited January 30, 2021 by GrayEagle

[97and03]

4 hours ago, xyresic said:

 

Most of his income streams are more fixed because we don't sell a ton of tickets so the variable pieces didn't really hit us as hard as they might at like a big 10 school with no football. I think he did a good job, but I don't know that these sort of victory lap articles are the best look right now.

Can’t lose money if you don’t make any money anyway! 

[cogido]

8 hours ago, xyresic said:

 

Most of his income streams are more fixed because we don't sell a ton of tickets so the variable pieces didn't really hit us as hard as they might at like a big 10 school with no football. I think he did a good job, but I don't know that these sort of victory lap articles are the best look right now.

Wren should get credit and a high five for a job well done on this one.  We are quick enough to butt kick when the program has a problem.  I’ve seen many solid businesses get surprised with “Going Concern audit findings” because they took it for granted that a balanced budget would always stay that way.  Not so !   Good job on this one Wren - Keep It Movin’ .

[southsideguy]

If CUSA was smart they fire Judy and hire Wren as a commissioner of the league.   But I hope he stays here.