2024 Edition-Bilas “Let them transfer at Halftime to the opposing team” Portal Update

[WstateU]

His dad never seemed happy on FB

Wish more parents were like FM; yes, he's talking about youth sports parents, but it's about the same...

[Dan]

I'll take 3 guys that shoot 33% vs one that shoots 41%

[WstateU]

1. K State’s Cam Carter to the portal.

2. Maybe one person can give WSU $2.5MM.

3. As I finish taxes, contributions to Wheat Shock Collective are tax deductible…correct?

Not trying to be a smarta$$, but "tax deductible" is way overblown and oversold. Kinda like itemizing on your tax return... for the majority of us, it's a waste of time.

[1972Shocker]

Not a tax expert .. but the one time donation is deductible because its a non-profit.

If you do the monthly or the one time "club" donation that gives you benefits, like the gear or access to the players or whatever, it is not deductible.

Being a non-profit entity does not necessarily make contributions tax deductible.

However, they do have a charitable donation option that is deductible and made possible by Armchair/Wheat Shock partnering with the BPS Foundation, a national 501c3 organization, to bring a wealth of charitable opportunities to Wichita State student-athletes. It appears that these donations are restricted to opportunities to engage with qualified charitable organizations. These donations are actually being made directly to BPS Foundation. Specific charitable sponsors mentioned inlcude Kansas Food Bank, Kansas Special Olympics, League 42, and Paxton's Blessings Box. I'm guessing these are not big dollar opportunities for the athletes. And even if you contribute via this avenue the donation would only be deductible if you itemize deductions.

Fan Memberships which are paid to Armchair are not deductible as charitable contributions.

I would think corporate sponsorships are potentially deductible as marketing expenses as long as the payments are considered ordinary and necessary business expense to the company. Theoretically, an arms-length exchange of money for services. They would not be deductible as charitable contributions. Corporations would not need to go through the NIL to do thiis. For example, Xavier Bell does a commercial for Lewis Street Glass and does it very well. I don't know if that was arranged by Armchair or was a direct deal by LSG. I doubt X is getting rich off of that.

What the top echelon of players are really looking for is pay-to-play opportunities. Just give me a big check for playing football or basketball and you can use my NIL anyway you want.

[Shocktoberfest]

I'll take 3 guys that shoot 33% vs one that shoots 41%

How bout 5 who shoot 20%?

[WuDrWu]

I did. It wasn't until today because I already had it earmarked for tomorrow's payday. Have had a lot of unforseen expenses lately (cancer scare with daughter (ended up benign) medical bills, car wreck, my own health stuff). But always planned to give by tomorrow regardless. Just pulled it one day sooner. I am sure I can survive until tomorrow lol.

I hate to hear good people suffering through tough times. I'm very glad to hear the benign report though. You have to take care of yourself also, and honestly, first. And don't be afraid or too stubborn to ask for help. Let someone else drive the bus from time to time when you're tired. Stuart Scott said it best.

Fight like hell. And when you get too tired to fight then lay down and rest and let somebody else fight for you. Be safe. And all our prayers.

[AZ Shocker]

Uhhhh. That's something.

Definitely was something.

[WstateU]

How bout 5 who shoot 20%?

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[Kung Wu]

I'll take 3 guys that shoot 33% vs one that shoots 41%

Is one that shoots 41% plus two guys that shoot 33% an option?

Sure it is! That's what we had this year.

Rogers = 0.409
Ridgnal = 0.328
Degray = 0.324

[Shocktoberfest]

Coach K's "wearing that uniform" commercial running right now during the tournament doesn't mean a **** thing anymore.

[shockerfan]

I'll take 3 guys that shoot 33% vs one that shoots 41%

What if they each average 2.5 turnovers?

[shockerfan]

I hate to hear good people suffering through tough times. I'm very glad to hear the benign report though. You have to take care of yourself also, and honestly, first. And don't be afraid or too stubborn to ask for help. Let someone else drive the bus from time to time when you're tired. Stuart Scott said it best.

Fight like hell. And when you get too tired to fight then lay down and rest and let somebody else fight for you. Be safe. And all our prayers.

Thank you Doc. Means a lot and it's a very good reminder. I do tend to put myself last, especially in the health category!

Especially since mine is mostly due to stress....etc.

[Maizerunner08]

Rogers was a big loss but it's not like this team was super awesome with him on it. So instead of 12th, we're 13th? Either way, we still suck.

[1972Shocker]

Harland Beverly was 8-18 (44.4%) on treys over his final 5 games of the season. Unfortunately, he was 9-48 (18.8%) over his previous 28 games. But if you could get 2 or 3 Harland's that could knock treys down at a 35% rate and get to the basket and finish like Harland you might have something. Yeah, I know what you would have is a lot of turnovers. Trade offs I guess.

Colby leaving the program is really big deal IMO. That can be mitigated with the right pulls out of the portal but whether or not that happens remains to be seen.

[Dan]

Is one that shoots 41% plus two guys that shoot 33% an option?

Sure it is! That's what we had this year.

Rogers = 0.409
Ridgnal = 0.328
Degray = 0.324

I wouldn't call Degray a 3 point shooter at such a low volume. Those guys are sufficient as 4s, but we need guard tandems that can shoot the 3 with accuracy and also be a threat to drive. Our guards this year were all one trick ponies.