RE: Entertainment or Support

[Bob_Mayer]

Dan, I do not know what your source is for assuming that UCATS money is 
going toward the payment of Huggin's buyout. But to be sure that my 
response is documented and authenticated, I sent an email to the 
Foundation to request an explanation of the use of UCATS donations. The 
response was clear, funds are used  “completely toward athletic 
scholarships – nothing else,”  

I also think that for the Foundation to do anything else with the funds 
could put their status as a 501(c)(3) organization at risk with the IRS.

We should not forget that not all sports have full scholarships available 
to all members of a team. Baseball (not sure about UC) usually has a 
limited number to spread around. My original point was that I hope that my 
donated share may work its way down to someone who otherwise would not 
have benefited.





"Dan Marshall" <address@hidden> 
12/02/2005 10:44 AM
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I view UCATS donations as money going to pay a great coach that isn't 
actually coaching due to lame decision by a lame board and president. 
 
I mean really... Your UCATS money is paying Huggins 3 Million to NOT 
coach, and give us a lame product.

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Interesting view of UCATS donations, that is from an entertainment aspect. 
I just never thought of it that way. 

I view UCATS as an opportunity to "give back". To provide someone with an 
opportunity that may be they would not have had without athletics. A 
chance for someone who may never play professionally the opportunity for a 
solid education. An education that will provide a better life and career 
opportunities. 

I am not being critical of anyone who viewed UCATS as  a source to 
purchase better seats at either basketball or football games. I have 
attended all the home football games for the last five years but have not 
been able to do the same for basketball. So my purchases end up providing 
support. It does not matter to me who is the Coach or who is the President 
as it relates to support. I am giving back because of what the University 
provided to me. 

With support we will be competitive in the BE. 




"kipp" <address@hidden> 
11/30/2005 07:16 PM 

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I just finished watching the zimpher interview and I'm  sure glad i 
terminated my UCATS. And to all of you who say thats not fair to the 
athletes. I say after giving to ucats for 25 years and seeing my donation 
amount increase from $750 to $2500 in the last 6 years, I can spend my 
entertainment dollars anyway I want. I've given with the hopes of 
improvement through the 80's and received great pleasure for the last 16 
years but I'm not willing to pay the price for the next 5+ years or 
possibly 
never to get that same feeling back. I've done my part and by taking away 
my 
support maybe change (Zimpher Gone) will happen. I'll watch on tv but my 
passion for uc is gone.  If I do go to a game last row is fine with me.