How many of us have donated to Spyre?

How many of us donate to Spyre?

  • I do I do!

    Votes: 75 23.9%

  • Not yet...

    Votes: 239 76.1%
  • Total voters
    314
#176
#176
Ten_Titans said:
Yes... Yes.. I've heard this huckster sales pitch for NIL, just like I've heard it from the excon selling me magazines on my porch. I spend more on UT sports than 95% of Vol fans already, so I just really don't care about the "more money spent, the bigger a fan you are" stuff. Even if your math checked out, which is doesn't, reducing college athletics down to a fundraiser contest between fanbases is dumb.

I'm sure when we don't land talent and I blame the coaches, you'll blame me, and we'll go from there. The day we lose to Bama and the official response from the AD is "Well the fans didn't give enough money to win" is the day I guess I'll start watching the NFL exclusively.
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#177
#177
UT_Tix79 said:
They’ve arranged NIL deals worth 3.5 mil, fans have “donated” around $500,000, and Spyre gets to keep 10%, so they’ve made close to $500k in less than a year. Not too bad for them, no wonder they’re constantly asking for more.
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Up until now all money spent Vol related, the proceeds have gone to the University to spend how they see fit.

Now things are different.

I don’t understand the numbers in the post I quoted. How much have fans donated? How much is Nico’s deal worth? How much has Spyre made?
 
#178
#178
Spyre needs to get off its ass and do something. We haven't picked up any 5-stars since Nico and we are now ~13 or 14 on Rivals.com in recruiting.
 
#180
#180
Pridedad said:
July 4th
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I will believe it when I see it :). A little burned by Carnell Tate although he was leaning Ohio State for quite some time. We haven't been making much splash lately but that could change quickly.

Also some of these 3 stars are difficult to figure out because they do appear to be diamonds in the rough but we will wait and see.

Ultimately, it will come down to development because Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt both got a solid cast of 4/5 stars but they often played like 2-3 stars or worse.
 
#181
#181
volbound1700 said:
Spyre needs to get off its ass and do something. We haven't picked up any 5-stars since Nico and we are now ~13 or 14 on Rivals.com in recruiting.
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Big Orange Administrative Screw/Kibosh on NIL - Coaches & Spyre.

Very little backbone with UT Admin and AD.
 
#183
#183
Nope & Won't. Plenty of money floating around to get what they want when they want. I will continue to buy tickets and merch, that's how I will contribute.
 
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#186
volbound1700 said:
I will believe it when I see it :). A little burned by Carnell Tate although he was leaning Ohio State for quite some time. We haven't been making much splash lately but that could change quickly.

Also some of these 3 stars are difficult to figure out because they do appear to be diamonds in the rough but we will wait and see.

Ultimately, it will come down to development because Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt both got a solid cast of 4/5 stars but they often played like 2-3 stars or worse.
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Two five stars on July 4th.
 
#188
#188
We are still going to need guys who give money to the University as well. Have to pay for those scholarships and salaries for Tony V., CRB, and CJH!
 
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#192
#192
Thought about. Became convicted... and gave money to a crisis pregnancy center, evangelistic ministry, and a ministry trying to evangelize and build churches in inner city Baltimore.

I love UT football. I really do. But there are things that are far more important.
 
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#193
#193
WoodsmanVol said:
My respectful response is I don't brag about any donations I do. The unsung act itself is ample reward for me.
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I respect you for doing that. I say more that sounds like "bragging" on this anonymous board than I do in real life. We have shared my bonus with pastors and people in need at our church. None of them know it came from us.
 
#194
#194
sjt18 said:
Thought about. Became convicted... and gave money to a crisis pregnancy center, evangelistic ministry, and a ministry trying to evangelize and build churches in inner city Baltimore.

I love UT football. I really do. But there are things that are far more important.
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Don't hurt your shoulder
 
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#195
#195
sjt18 said:
Thought about. Became convicted... and gave money to a crisis pregnancy center, evangelistic ministry, and a ministry trying to evangelize and build churches in inner city Baltimore.

I love UT football. I really do. But there are things that are far more important.
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It's $60/year. . .
 
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#196
#196
Money talks and BS walks.
You were willing to buy a jersey with the kids number on it knowing he's not getting a nickel 2 years ago. Now you refused to donate when he's likely to get a dime because his handler might get a dime too?
 
#197
#197
utvolpj said:
Don't hurt your shoulder
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By telling something like this on an anonymous fan board? Like I wrote to another poster, very few people know we give and none know how much to various causes. I don't know anyone who posts on this board personally. Doubt I ever will.

So... keep "judging". My conscience is clear on what we give and to who.
 
#198
#198
kcvols1 said:
Did you get an autographed sticker of Hendon Hooker in the mail?

They sent me one that arrived yesterday.

It’s a nice touch.
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Not yet, but looking forward to it.

Edit: Got an autographed 8x10 picture of HH today.
 
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#200
RockyTop140 said:
Good thing its an anonymous poll. So it wouldnt be considered bragging. But thanks for making sure everyone knows how great you are
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Well, now, I guess the only thing for me to do is, uh...eh... awww shucks!
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