heimdall wrote:JoeTerp wrote:" In 1997, Gator Boosters Inc. raised $16.2 million in contributions, according to its 990 tax filing, a form used by nonprofit organizations. In 2002, it brought in $23.7 million in public support - or more than a third of Florida's athletic budget.
Many variables influence giving, but Florida State may provide the most direct link between winning and wealth, pride and pocketbook. In the year before Florida State won the 1999 national title, Seminole Boosters Inc. recorded $16.6 million in support. In 2000, contributions jumped to $31.4 million. "
"T. Boone Pickens, an Oklahoma State alumnus, has donated over $290 million dollars to Oklahoma State over his lifetime (ESPN.com). Boone Pickens had the Oklahoma State Cowboys football stadium dedicated in his name for his contribution"
Yeah I like this idea a hell of a lot, as usual America is way ahead of the curve.
Why doesn't this Liverpool share thing just turn itself into a booster club, I would happily pay money into something like that, and I'm a hell of a lot of other fans would as well, including a lot of overseas fans who can't go to games etc and therefore don't pay much money at all to watch their beloved team every year apart from license fees etc.
It isn't as simple or as straight-forward as those numbers suggest since both UF/FSU use most of that money for purposes OTHER than paying someones salary, etc.....
I attended University here in the States and am part of the 4th biggest booster club and it really isn't all that it is cracked up to be.
If we do this, it may help us fund some improvements here or there, but it would not be anywhere near the success that I think some here believe
Remember, those numbers for Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and others....are Universities...not Professional team
You don't see booster clubs for NFL, MLB, NBA teams
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