There have to be people within the program, in Spyre, or related somehow, that know how to run an annual fund. I’m a member of the Volunteer Club, but I would never have known about how to join if not for this platform. And I’m an alum. It’s doesn’t seem all that well organized from a targeted fund raising standpoint.
On the other hand, the Alabama AD sent out a very public message encouraging their fanbase to get contribute to their NIL collective. I’m sure there was a link. More important, he raised awareness and stoked the fires of competition within his ranks.
30k Vol fans dropped what they were doing and trekked to Columbus, a dumpy, cold town (sorry, still a little surly) during Christmas. We sell out every game. The “want to” is there. The message just needs to be crafted and thoughtfully delivered.
From what I hear, Spyre does a great job with what they have. Creative and productive plans for the athletes in addition to funding. Highly organized. I personally thing they have done a great job. But the ante is being upped across the country. I think they could do better with visibility and access. I expect you’ll see Josh and/or Danny publicly making some sort of plea soon.
