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ULM AD stepping down amid massive budget cuts needed
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:11 am
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:11 am
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If tweet fails to load, click here. I know they have been really struggling out there but their AD of just 2 years is already resigning, they need major budget cuts to athletics like to where they are basically running a D2 program budget nearly.
Is this a move ULM might have to consider soon (moving down to D2?). They have never been competitive really at the D1 level between football, basketball, baseball. Louisiana currently has no division 2 schools, would probably be in the Gulf South conference (Delta St, Valdosta St) or Great American conference (Ark/OK schools).
Always thought Louisiana had 1 too many D1 programs in the state and it looks like ULM is kind of selecting itself out at this point trying to run a total budget of $12M-15M which is a huge joke on the D1 level. ULL made well over $30M last year by comparison.
This post was edited on 8/5/25 at 9:13 am
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Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:15 am to thunderbird1100
As a ULM Alum it’s long been time to drop down. We don’t have the facilities, resources or the means to compete in modern day college athletics, especially in the NIL world. Not to mention Monroe is a crap hole with a rapidly declining population.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:17 am to thunderbird1100
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Is this a move ULM might have to consider soon (moving down to D2?).
You do realize there is thing called FCS. Lest you are unaware, it's cheaper to run an FCS program than an FBS program, hence why it exists in the first place.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:20 am to bstaceyau19
Yes they should drop back down to FCS
They don’t have the alumni support for Division 1 FBS football
They don’t have the alumni support for Division 1 FBS football
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:22 am to bstaceyau19
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You do realize there is thing called FCS. Lest you are unaware, it's cheaper to run an FCS program than an FBS program, hence why it exists in the first place.
Well aware of FCS, the problem is ULM is not competitive at the D1 level in any sport really and moving their football down to FCS doesnt really solve for that problem as they are still division 1 across the board losing all the time, and probably in FCS as well.
Their proposed athletic budget would be pretty decent for D2, it would be below median still if they were in FCS and still losing in every sport basically.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:23 am to thunderbird1100
If UNO is going to continue to sponsor athletics, they could also consider dropping to D2 and pairing up with ULM as additions to a conference.
Or, UNO drops down or drops athletics and ULM slides into their spot in the Southland.
The direction that the Sunbelt has gone is beyond the capabilities of ULM.
Or, UNO drops down or drops athletics and ULM slides into their spot in the Southland.
The direction that the Sunbelt has gone is beyond the capabilities of ULM.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:38 am to thunderbird1100
As an NLU alum, it has been sad to see the decline of every program. I am not certain they have fielded a competitive team in any sport of consequence in 25 years. I would drop sports all together if I was them. D2? Just invest in club sports, maybe enrich campus life for the school. No one gives a shite about D2 sports and playing it would be sadder than dropping em all. Wave the white flag.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:42 am to thunderbird1100
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Well aware of FCS, the problem is ULM is not competitive at the D1 level in any sport really and moving their football down to FCS doesnt really solve for that problem as they are still division 1 across the board losing all the time, and probably in FCS as well.
You say you know what FCS is, but apparently you don't. I just looked at their schedule for the last 10 years. They pretty much play an FCS team every year (except covid year and 2017). They are a perfect 8-0 vs FCS teams.
The FCS is a significant drop down from the FBS, but DII is waaaaay down from FCS.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:49 am to thunderbird1100
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It is worth noting that this guy is a hack who is on a personal mission from the JMU administration to plant seeds in the media for their preferred narrative.
Some of the Sun Belt East thinks they are above the west and want to form their own conference.
Multiple people in North Louisiana media have said that while budget cuts are real, they are nowhere near this number and this is complete bs to try and get the Sun Belt to kick ULM out.
This post was edited on 8/5/25 at 9:50 am
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:49 am to thunderbird1100
Step 1: Change their name back to the Indians.
Step 2: Move back to the SLC
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit
Step 2: Move back to the SLC
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:14 am to BigBinBR
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You say you know what FCS is, but apparently you don't. I just looked at their schedule for the last 10 years. They pretty much play an FCS team every year (except covid year and 2017). They are a perfect 8-0 vs FCS teams.
The FCS is a significant drop down from the FBS, but DII is waaaaay down from FCS.
Now do all the other sports, which is what the post you quoted was referring to.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:18 am to thunderbird1100
Not just ULM, but I don't understand the financial model for many of teams that exist in a similar space as them. Is the money really there for them to field D1 teams across the board?
It sees like a lot of these directional schools would be better off competitively and financially in FCS or D2. Especially if enough schools at that level move down and create a decent product that can be packaged for television during the week.
I just don't see how any of these schools can survive financially in the current climate.
It sees like a lot of these directional schools would be better off competitively and financially in FCS or D2. Especially if enough schools at that level move down and create a decent product that can be packaged for television during the week.
I just don't see how any of these schools can survive financially in the current climate.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:22 am to thunderbird1100
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Their proposed athletic budget would be pretty decent for D2, it would be below median still if they were in FCS and still losing in every sport basically.
But would they be able to keep that budget while dropping down to D2 at the same time?
Supposedly the Sun Belt revenue share is between $1-2M a year. Plus I'd have to imagine that they'll take a decent hit on gameday revenues because tickets to watch them play D2 opponents will have to be much cheaper than what they can currently charge for games against Sun Belt and other FBS opponents.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:24 am to thunderbird1100
Drop sports. Focus on education
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:48 am to thunderbird1100
AGAIN????
Posted on 8/5/25 at 10:53 am to thunderbird1100
What college athletics is becoming is a total joke.
If your schools is not Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, Texas, etc., you are screwed.
ULM went down the D1A road after Louisiana Tech strolled in to Malone Stadium and manhandled Doug Pederson and Roosevelt Potts.
At the time, the money was there for NLU to make the jump…..then the landscape shifted, dramatically.
The SBC needs ULM.
I wonder if ULL, SBC and Tech saw this coming and that is why the SBC opened the door for Tech.
If your schools is not Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, Texas, etc., you are screwed.
ULM went down the D1A road after Louisiana Tech strolled in to Malone Stadium and manhandled Doug Pederson and Roosevelt Potts.
At the time, the money was there for NLU to make the jump…..then the landscape shifted, dramatically.
The SBC needs ULM.
I wonder if ULL, SBC and Tech saw this coming and that is why the SBC opened the door for Tech.
This post was edited on 8/5/25 at 10:54 am
Posted on 8/5/25 at 11:03 am to tigerfoot
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I am not certain they have fielded a competitive team in any sport of consequence in 25 years
Look things are bad, but that’s is an over the top statement.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 11:27 am to ProjectP2294
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Now do all the other sports, which is what the post you quoted was referring to.
He said “any sport,” and football is ULM’s main sport and biggest revenue source.
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the problem is ULM is not competitive at the D1 level in any sport really
Dropping all the way to Division II just to be more competitive is extreme. A move to FCS, or even to a less competitive FBS conference. could improve competitiveness without sacrificing the finances of their entire athletic program.
Here is their income (Excludes shared income like conference payouts and student fees):
Football revenue: $3.74MM (mostly from being a “cupcake” opponent which they were paid $3.35M). All other men's and women's sports combined: $1.11MM (Which include $500K for women's spots and "gender equality")
If ULM drops to DII, they lose the football payouts and roughly $3M in conference revenue. At that point, they might as well deemphasize athletics entirely.
ULM
Posted on 8/5/25 at 12:49 pm to tigerfoot
quote:we were 1 half away from making March madness in 2016
I am not certain they have fielded a competitive team in any sport of consequence in 25 years.
Posted on 8/5/25 at 2:13 pm to Pedro
quote:So go back 10 seasons, and we almost got there!!!!Print the shirts.
we were 1 half away from making March madness in 2016
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