Random stuff 2025

[AFCAT]

Watched this auction all week. Program went for $229. Crazy. I have a rather large collection of vintage MSU programs. One program older than that one, Cat-gris game too.

[lutecat]

Not sure they thought this design out very well.

Thats....amazing. they've graduated from dUMb to cUM!

[Bobcatsinmso]

Not sure they thought this design out very well.

Thats....amazing. they've graduated from dUMb to cUM!

Once you see it, you cannot un-see it.

[kwcat]

Northern Iowa revamping their dome.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AH9Wi ... tid=wwXIfr

Looks pretty cool. Trying to remember if the last time Montana State played there was maybe in 2006?

Nope, not 2006. That season's OOC schedule was notable, in that they beat Colorado in the opener, then allowed Danny Woodhead and Chadron St. Beat them twice (the hangover from that loss directly contributed to them getting smoked by UCD 45-0 in the 3rd game of the 2006 season). Then in the 2006 playoffs, they beat Furman for the first Playoff win Since 1984, and lost a competitive game the next weekend at App. St., the eventual NC.

I can't recall the last time they played a regular season game at UNI. Maybe never. However, they did play at the UNI dome in the 2003 playoffs.

Don’t think they’ve ever played a regular season game at UNI. The 2003 playoff game was the one I had in my mind. Thank you.

[ClowderUp]

Is switching from gris or dUMb to cUM against the terms of this site?

[MSU01]

Is switching from gris or dUMb to cUM against the terms of this site?

I still say Gris is the best because they did it themselves and then still chose to post it on social media anyway.

[Prodigal Cat]

Is switching from gris or dUMb to cUM against the terms of this site?

I still say Gris is the best because they did it themselves and then still chose to post it on social media anyway.

Oh that's 100% what made it for me. A student randomly getting a Z wrong in the snow isn't a huge deal but a university social media person seeing it and deciding its a great opportunity and snapping a picture to post it to the account is where the comedy gets funny.

[AFCAT]

Is switching from gris or dUMb to cUM against the terms of this site?

I still say Gris is the best because they did it themselves and then still chose to post it on social media anyway.

Oh that's 100% what made it for me. A student randomly getting a Z wrong in the snow isn't a huge deal but a university social media person seeing it and deciding its a great opportunity and snapping a picture to post it to the account is where the comedy gets funny.

…and even after gris fans pointed out the error and asked the post be taken down, the social media team left the post up on Twitter anyway, where it remains to this day.

[TomCat88]

Butters’ Creamy Goo
Commitment, Compassion, Camaraderie!

[ClowderUp]

Dropping Bobby Daly from social media was painful. Necessary, but it did hurt.

[AFCAT]

Dropping Bobby Daly from social media was painful. Necessary, but it did hurt.

I hope he is enjoying El Paso and its dust storms.


Yes, I know, we have fire season and snow storms in Montana.

[kwcat]

Not sure they thought this design out very well.

Thats....amazing. they've graduated from dUMb to cUM!

[AFCAT]

This would probably should be in the track forum, but I thought it was interesting, just because of the background.

I've seen photos of Montana Hall with its original cupola, with just the little platform after the cupola was removed, without the cupola or platform, and with the new 1993 cupola. I've never seen a photo of Montana Hall with part of the old damaged cupola, until his one. Yes, I know about the cow story, but the cupola was actually damaged by multiple strong wind events. If you look closely at this old postcard, you can see some of that damage. Kind of cool. This old postcard indicates that it's from 1908, but I'm not sure of that date, might be incorrect.











Link to the cow story.

https://www.montana.edu/news/9275/is-th ... story-bull

[AFCAT]

[AFCAT]

Northern Iowa revamping their dome.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AH9Wi ... tid=wwXIfr

Looks pretty cool. Trying to remember if the last time Montana State played there was maybe in 2006?

Nope, not 2006. That season's OOC schedule was notable, in that they beat Colorado in the opener, then allowed Danny Woodhead and Chadron St. Beat them twice (the hangover from that loss directly contributed to them getting smoked by UCD 45-0 in the 3rd game of the 2006 season). Then in the 2006 playoffs, they beat Furman for the first Playoff win Since 1984, and lost a competitive game the next weekend at App. St., the eventual NC.

I can't recall the last time they played a regular season game at UNI. Maybe never. However, they did play at the UNI dome in the 2003 playoffs.

Don’t think they’ve ever played a regular season game at UNI. The 2003 playoff game was the one I had in my mind. Thank you.

1987 and they got killed 53-7. Won a single game that year against Sam Houston.

[AFCAT]

Letter from the AD: March 2025
Dear Bobcats,

Last Friday, MSU Athletics gave notification to the NCAA that MSU would be opting into the terms of the House v NCAA settlement. After submitting our intent, we received an email from the NCAA that the formal opt-in due date had changed from March 1 to June 15, 2025, or a later date if the settlement is not yet finalized. In any case, it remains the intention of MSU Athletics to opt into the settlement.

Why is MSU opting in?

Montana State University and Bobcat Athletics are committed to providing student-athletes the necessary support and resources to maintain and enhance their athletic and academic excellence. Opting into the settlement will provide MSU maximum flexibility when providing this support to our student-athletes now and in the future. The settlement opens the door for new benefits to be shared with Bobcat athletes at a level that fits our strategic financial model. This framework will continue to offer and enhance a second-to-none, championship-level experience for all student-athletes and will create more opportunities for student-athletes who choose to be a Bobcat.

It also allows Bobcat Athletics to be prepared for the changing landscape of college athletics nationally and is designed to limit future antitrust litigation and liability. As we have seen over the last few years, college athletics is changing by the day, and we don’t know what the future holds. However, with the information we have today and with the current structure of our department, opting into the settlement best positions Montana State Athletics to be prepared for what lies ahead.

What are the House v. NCAA requirements for MSU?

• The settlement calls for total back damages from all NCAA DI institutions of approximately $2.78 billion, to be paid over 10 years, equating to approximately $280 million annually with distribution of back damages as determined by plaintiffs.
• ​​​​​​​Whether opting in or not, all Division I institutions are required to participate in the payment of back damages. MSU is prepared to pay its portion over the next ten years.
• Going forward, the settlement allows DI schools that choose to participate in the new structure to provide increased benefits to student-athletes, including revenue from NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) contracts.
• The new benefits that may be made available to student-athletes would be in addition to the many benefits currently provided to student-athletes, including tuition, room & board, educational grants, academic support and tutoring, medical and mental health resources & support, nutrition resources & support, life skills development, superior coaching and training and extended medical coverage after they stop competing.
• MSU plans to continue to offer the same number of scholarships to all the sports and activities it currently offers. Additionally, MSU plans to support all student-athletes with the same, and in many cases, enhanced services it currently provides.
• Under the new model, institutions may pay student-athletes directly for their NIL rights. Third parties may continue to enter into NIL agreements with student-athletes. Such agreements will be subject to review to ensure they are legitimate, fair market value agreements and not used for pay-for-play.
• The Bobcat Collective will continue to play a pivotal role in NIL activities for MSU student-athletes. Opting into the settlement will allow MSU and the Bobcat Collective to work together comprehensively to benefit student-athletes. Also, opting in provided MSU the ability to share revenues earned by Bobcat Athletics directly with student-athletes. Sharing revenue is not a requirement of the settlement, and the amount can be determined by the institution as long as that amount does not exceed the determined maximum revenue share pool.
• The new model allows for the establishment of a robust and effective enforcement and oversight program to ensure the new NIL model achieves its objectives. The establishment of a clearinghouse for NIL payments over $600 would give institutions access to information about external NIL activities, providing a level of transparency that does not currently exist to allow for better management of third-party influence and better assurance of legitimate NIL activity.
• Lastly, scholarship limits will be eliminated in all sports, and roster limits will be established. Institutions have the discretion to offer partial or full scholarships provided they do not exceed the roster limits. This change will allow institutions to provide additional scholarships to student-athletes in the future.
• ​​​​​​​As mentioned above, MSU will meet the roster limit requirements and plans to continue to offer the same number of scholarships it currently offers to its student-athletes and programs. By opting in, we can increase the scholarship allocation in the future if Big Sky Conference rules allow it.

What can you do?
1. Continue to support Bobcat Athletics as a season ticket holder, donor, and sponsor. These funds are critical to continue our success and support for all Bobcat student-athletes.
2. Ask questions about how to participate in supporting student-athletes through the Bobcat Collective or revenue sharing opportunities with MSU.
3. Tell others to join us. As we embark on this new journey, we need to continue to grow our fanbase and support.

For more information on the proposed House v NCAA settlement, visit the following links provided by the NCAA:

• UPDATED - Impact of the Proposed Settlement on Division I Institutions - Question & Answer Document
• Impact of the Proposed Settlement on Current Division I Student-Athletes - Question & Answer Document

Thank You
Thank you for your continued support of Bobcat Athletics and for putting us in a position to make this decision. We are living in an unprecedented time of success at MSU, and that does not happen by accident. It takes great people believing in a vision and working together to accomplish goals. Montana State University is special, and it is on us to keep the momentum going. As always, “it’s a great day to be a Bobcat!”


Go Cats!

Leon Costello
Director of Athletics

[damnyoutuesday]

I'm not gonna quote that whole letter so the thread doesn't become a scroll fest,

But we're opting in and NDSU is opting out. NDSU will be giving their athletes $0, while we will be giving an amount greater than that by default. Interesting how this plays out in the long term, but this will be good for recruiting

[MSU01]

I'm not gonna quote that whole letter so the thread doesn't become a scroll fest,

But we're opting in and NDSU is opting out. NDSU will be giving their athletes $0, while we will be giving an amount greater than that by default. Interesting how this plays out in the long term, but this will be good for recruiting

It's not quite true to say that NDSU will be giving their athletes $0, as they are one of the few FCS schools to offer Full Cost of Attendance money to athletes in addition to the athletic scholarship. This may help MSU narrow the gap some but I think NDSU still holds the advantage especially for non-superstars who aren't going to get big NIL deals.

[RICO CAT]

I'm not gonna quote that whole letter so the thread doesn't become a scroll fest,

But we're opting in and NDSU is opting out. NDSU will be giving their athletes $0, while we will be giving an amount greater than that by default. Interesting how this plays out in the long term, but this will be good for recruiting

It's not quite true to say that NDSU will be giving their athletes $0, as they are one of the few FCS schools to offer Full Cost of Attendance money to athletes in addition to the athletic scholarship. This may help MSU narrow the gap some but I think NDSU still holds the advantage especially for non-superstars who aren't going to get big NIL deals.

NDSU is going to stay the course for now because their NIL collective is flush with cash so they feel there is no reason to do anything different.

[AFCAT]

There may have been others, but this is the first MSU athlete I have seen sign a NIL deal with the bookstore.