CBS: MVC looking at Missouri-Kansas City

[Aces0976]

On the bright side, at least for Aces fans, we won't be first in line when people start talking about kicking someone out if ORU or UMKC are really the two picks.

[lurkingdog]

The 'Roos would need significant further investment to be a candidate, IMHO.

Not really an issue of investment.

[Chuck A]

OKC radio guy tweeted this.

Greg Swaim Show ‏@GSwaim 2 Apr

Looks like #MVC will choose between #ORU and #UMKC. Need to expand their footprint back into the Tulsa area, and help conference recruiting.

Hmmm...that's interesting. The Valley will choose between ORU and Kansas City when they are in the PROCESS of conducting interviews with UIC, Loyola and Valparaiso this week (week of 4/1-4/5). ORU and UMKC were the first two interviewees. Some people should not be in the business of dispensing information.

[CBB_Fan]

The 'Roos would need significant further investment to be a candidate, IMHO.

Not really an issue of investment.

It is. If UMKC were capable of spending $2-4 million a year, building a 5000-1000 seat stadium, and paying $500,000 or more for their head coach they could be great addition to the league. None of that is true, and thus they simply won't be able to compete.

[lurkingdog]

It is. If UMKC were capable of spending $2-4 million a year...

They were spending $1.9 mil as of two years ago, and they just doubled the coach's salary. I'd say they're close to your figure.

building a 5000-1000 seat stadium...

Already have one of those.

...and paying $500,000 or more for their head coach

Why? Kareem Richardson is the envy of most MVC schools, at half the price.

[unipanther99]

They may not need to pay him more than $500K now, but if they get a hint of success, they will need to be able to pay him that much to stay.

[lurkingdog]

True. Let's see if they can sell some tickets.

[CBB_Fan]

It is. If UMKC were capable of spending $2-4 million a year...

They were spending $1.9 mil as of two years ago, and they just doubled the coach's salary. I'd say they're close to your figure.

building a 5000-1000 seat stadium...

Already have one of those.

...and paying $500,000 or more for their head coach[/quote]

Why? Kareem Richardson is the envy of most MVC schools, at half the price.[/quote]

From what I understand:

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[*]UMKC spends under $1.9 million on men's basketball per year ($11.7 million total for athletics)
[*]UMKC announced in 2010 they would be playing in a renovated Swinney Recreation Center (Capacity: <2,500) instead of the Municipal Auditorium (7,500)
[*]Richardson originally signed for $250,000, and I haven't heard of them doubling it
[/list]

In comparison, the top schools in the Valley are spending around $4 million a year for men's basketball, $15-20 million for athletics in general, have average attendances over 10,000, and pay their coaches greater than $1 million a year. The low spenders in the conference are spending in the range I described.

[Shocktop42]

It is. If UMKC were capable of spending $2-4 million a year...

They were spending $1.9 mil as of two years ago, and they just doubled the coach's salary. I'd say they're close to your figure.

building a 5000-1000 seat stadium...

Already have one of those.

...and paying $500,000 or more for their head coach

Why? Kareem Richardson is the envy of most MVC schools, at half the price.[/quote]

From what I understand:

[list=]
[*]UMKC spends under $1.9 million on men's basketball per year ($11.7 million total for athletics)
[*]UMKC announced in 2010 they would be playing in a renovated Swinney Recreation Center (Capacity: <2,500) instead of the Municipal Auditorium (7,500)
[*]Richardson originally signed for $250,000, and I haven't heard of them doubling it
[/list]

In comparison, the top schools in the Valley are spending around $4 million a year for men's basketball, $15-20 million for athletics in general, have average attendances over 10,000, and pay their coaches greater than $1 million a year. The low spenders in the conference are spending in the range I described.[/quote]

To be fair.... I think that UMKC is moving back to the Municipal Auditorium next year.

[KC MVC FAN]

Not so sure UMKC would help the Valley get much of the KC market. KU and Mizzou own KC. I say HE'LL NO to UMKC.....

Very good point. Big Big KU and MU fan base. Plus KC area has pro FB Chiefs, BB Royals MSL soccer Sporting KC, MO. Mavericks hockey, indoor soccer MISL Comets, NASCAR, Independent League BB T-BONES, NAIA Championship BB Tournament, several CCs, several in town our nearby small colleges, ???????. AND KC IS LABELED A SMALL MARKET---give me a break!!!!!

KC belongs in the MVC and the MVC belongs in KC!!!