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FAU to Host Michigan State at Ford Field

owl said

i think angelos was misquoted. his quote REALY should read like this.

“This match-up has been scheduled for some time and was designed to be the opening game in our new on-campus football stadium,” said Craig Angelos, FAU’s director of athletics. “Because of the difficult financial climate, Because I have no idea what I am doing or how to raise money for anything and the fact that I have no idea how to successfully run an athletics department, our completion date has been pushed back a year. Therefore, we considered how we could still use this game toward promoting and supporting our efforts to make the stadium a reality. We thought this neutral site would be an ideal way of benefiting the stadium effort.”

What are you talking about?  He doesn't know how to raise money? Uh, this whole thread is about us getting about $2M for playing a home game in Detroit, probably more money than we will make for an entire year at the gate at Lockhart (we all know the announced attendance at Lockhart are not all paying customers).

That's pretty darn creative if you ask me.

What would you suggest he do?
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Yea you guys are being tough on Angolos remember we did have a deal on the table with The Royal Bank of Canada then they pulled out what do you want him to do. Also FAU doesn't have a huge list of people to go out there and get donations from I'm sorry who do we call carrot top. 
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SeminOWL2006 said

Apparently an FCS game might be on the table to try and get another real home game.  Florida A&M was mentioned…and would bring a nice crowd, but I am really worried about getting embarrassed by them.  They are a good FCS team.  Bring Colgate down for some revenge.
would we have to try and drop a game
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This new is super disappointing. So now FAU will have only four home games? Five is bad (and a Sun belt staple), but four? Come on?! Why even bother to sell season tickets?

They should have postponed for a year or two, or canceled the game.
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this game should be in Chicago. Detroit is a hell hole. Pissed its in Detroit. If it were in Chicago a lot of alums would've gone.

Angelos is average. Money is free out there to borrow, he should've pushed harder and earlier. Its taken way too long.
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Exit39 said

Money is free out there to borrow, he should've pushed harder and earlier. Its taken way too long.

And who is going to make that payment?  You have to secure enough money to make the deal financially reasonable.  The developmental rights money is not in the bank yet.

You do not go and buy a $1M home and finance $1M.  You have to secure enough money so that the cost of financing fits into your budget.



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Anyone going to this game? Just started post-doc at the University of Michigan and will be there supportingthe OWLS!!!
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imoe27 said

Anyone going to this game? Just started post-doc at the University of Michigan and will be there supportingthe OWLS!!!

If it was in Chicago..DEFINITELY, now that it's in Detroit….DEFINITELY NOT

My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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imoe27 said

Anyone going to this game? Just started post-doc at the University of Michigan and will be there supportingthe OWLS!!!

Chicago yes. Detroit no.

GO OWLS!!!

2017 and 2019 Conference USA Champions
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I guess I am in the minority here.  I think this was a great idea and a good move on FAU's part.  Turning the push back of the opening of the stadium into a 2M payday is a great move.  It is a one time deal and we pocket money we desperately need.  I am not an Angelos fan (mainly because I know he does not want to be here) but this is a good move.

GO OWLS!
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