Some comments from Sage

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Every Tuesday the local station talks to Sage, usually about the NFL but yesterday the talk was about ISU. He talks about Campbell and money at about the 12:00 mark

At the top of this page is the recording.
https://art19.com/shows/omaha-sports-insider

 

[chadm]

Thanks for the link.

 

[Dandy]

Every Tuesday the local station talks to Sage, usually about the NFL but yesterday the talk was about ISU. He talks about Campbell and money at about the 12:00 mark

At the top of this page is the recording.
https://art19.com/shows/omaha-sports-insider

Anyone want to post this in writing? Please and thanks!

 

[Stewo]

That's interesting about the potential of building a 5 to 6 story building directly behind (I'd assume) the Jacobson building. I think it would help "close in" that part of the endzone.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Great insight from Sage, and that's exactly how I see it.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Anyone want to post this in writing? Please and thanks!

Iowa State is sitting on a pile of cash, so money will not be an issue. Doesn't think Campbell will be interested in any job away from his roots (maybe Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame). Thinks Campbell wants to build a Kansas State type legacy.

 

[harimad]

Iowa State is sitting on a pile of cash, so money will not be an issue. Doesn't think Campbell will be interested in any job away from his roots (maybe Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame). Thinks Campbell wants to build a Kansas State type legacy.

What pile of cash is that? I thought that we were spending just about every cent of our revenue?

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

That's interesting about the potential of building a 5 to 6 story building directly behind (I'd assume) the Jacobson building. I think it would help "close in" that part of the endzone.

I remember reading something where Pollard mentioned building a concourse to connect the east and west on the north side and that it would be incorporated into offices.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

What pile of cash is that? I thought that we were spending just about every cent of our revenue?

Don't know but "pile of cash" was his exact words. Of course a pile of cash at ISU would probably be considered an ant hill at Texas.

 

[jdcyclone19]

He mentions ISU has some 4 star recruits, am I missing something? Wonder if he mean't 3 stars.

 

[Bobber]

Good stuff. Sage has always been so rational and smart. Hope he's right!

 

[AgronAlum]

What pile of cash is that? I thought that we were spending just about every cent of our revenue?

As far as I can tell, the only "pile of cash" the AD has at this point is a $12MM reserve fund. Maybe they have large donations in the pipeline?

On the other hand, who's to say how well connected Sage is with ISU finances. It might have just been an assumption.

 

[Stewo]

I remember reading something where Pollard mentioned building a concourse to connect the east and west on the north side and that it would be incorporated into offices.

That would be outstanding. I think it would really finish off the look of the stadium.

 

[helechopper]

Said that the BIGXII isn’t that tough of a conference and there’s phony teams like Taco-tech. Said Campbell recognizes this and is bringing a blue collar smash your opponent, disciplined football mentality to the BIGXII.

We have 3 NFL receivers, and NFL running back and an NFL Lima.

Our QB doesn’t have amazing athleticism or a big arm, but he’s smart, can read defenses and delivers the ball where it needs to be for the receivers to make a play on it.

Recruiting is better than its ever been and that more talented guys are piling on the ISU football bandwagon.

Sage also said ISU paying Campbell is not a problem, that ISU is sitting on a “big pile of cash”.

ISU has a plan to move all football facilities to the stadium and build a 5 or 6 story structure in the north end zone.

Holy **** guys, were going to have a lot of fun through the years with Campbell at the helm.

 

[Leidang]

Also mentions he thinks Lazard, Butler, Eaton, Montgomery, Lima, and Lanning will be in the NFL.

 

[cdface]

Don't know but "pile of cash" was his exact words. Of course a pile of cash at ISU would probably be considered an ant hill at Texas.

I can imagine Pollard just handing out a 10-spot at a time, whenever Campbell asks.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

There is definitely something in the works for 2019-20 fiscal year behind the Jacobsen Building. Probably will announce something after this season, especially if we finish hot.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I can imagine Pollard just handing out a 10-spot at a time, whenever Campbell asks.

As a parent of a teenager, I can tell you that that **** adds up.

 

[Bigman38]

I love the money talk, even if it's not 100% accurate, I'm sure Pollard doesn't appreciate it.

 

[goclones69]

That's interesting about the potential of building a 5 to 6 story building directly behind (I'd assume) the Jacobson building. I think it would help "close in" that part of the endzone.

This would be fantastic. I was hoping the next big project was to renovate and add on to the press box. That's the only thing IMO that is holding Jack Trice Stadium back from having that big time stadium feel to it