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Any of you buying a brick or two?

Posted by Savoy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Savoy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 9:41:13

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Now Googling Meridian, Idaho...

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:55:40, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

next to Boise.

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NIL headquarters I guess, just bought a box of Illini basketball cards that also shipped from there

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 12:56:10, in reply to "Now Googling Meridian, Idaho..."

https://onitathlete.com/products/university-of-illinois%C2%AE-platinum-box-nil-mens-basketball-2023-24-trading-cards-guaranteed-autograph

boxes are sold out but individual packs still going, been twiddling my thumbs waiting for something like this since NIL became a thing, hopefully a yearly set for both hoops and football

Lived there for a few years*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 12:12:19, in reply to "Now Googling Meridian, Idaho..."

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next to Boise.

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Bricks R Us: The John Groce Era in Champaign*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:50:49, in reply to "Now Googling Meridian, Idaho..."

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next to Boise.

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"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Upscale suburb*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:59:20, in reply to "Now Googling Meridian, Idaho..."

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next to Boise.

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Post Meridian, Ante Meridian

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:58:31, in reply to "Now Googling Meridian, Idaho..."

Uncle Meridian

all the little Meridians

my life is nothing I thought it should be and everything I was worried it would become

Blood Meridian*

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Uncle Meridian

all the little Meridians

"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

I bought a curling stone at the club*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:42:03, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

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Would much rather that everyone paying for one of these donates that money to ICON instead*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:42:01, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Did ICON ever set up their for-profit business?*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:45:35, in reply to "Would much rather that everyone paying for one of these donates that money to ICON instead*"

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Lots of puns, no real answers

I’m not sure, but I think the outreach to mid to low level donors could be improved a lot

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:09:00, in reply to "Did ICON ever set up their for-profit business?*"

An extra 500k-1M makes all the difference in the world especially in basketball and I feel like there has to be a way to better engage with the thousands of alums who aren’t billionaires but who would probably be willing throw in $50-$100 if they knew more about where it was going or if they were given some minor incentive.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yeah, they definitely need small donor engagement. From a revenue/branding standpoint,

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:15:22, in reply to "I’m not sure, but I think the outreach to mid to low level donors could be improved a lot"

They need develop streams that ain't rely on big, chunk donations. The beer has been a failure, so I really hope they pivot and partner with a local brewery and distillery and create a better product. A beer and line of seltzers in an absolute no brainer.

There's two, maybe three, people that actually make up ICON, and they need to create "passive" income to operate at a high level.

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Lots of puns, no real answers

I obviously get to see how Iowa State has done it.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 12:33:08, in reply to "Yeah, they definitely need small donor engagement. From a revenue/branding standpoint,"

Not one but FOUR different beers from a Iowa microbrewery (Lager, Hazy IPA, Fest Bier, Blonde Ale).

Vodka from a Des Moines area distillery.

All with prominent Iowa State branding.

Just easy, easy wins.

Why are we making this so damn hard?!?!

I realize I am contradicting myself since I was just saying we need to focus on small wins…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 13:13:13, in reply to "I obviously get to see how Iowa State has done it."

but even with all that stuff you listed I wonder how much they’re making towards NIL off that. In order for it to be worth the effort for the brewers, I can’t imagine they’re able to siphon off too big of a chunk of the margins.

It’s certainly better than nothing, but I think there are likely better approaches to building up the smaller donation pool.

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Not one but FOUR different beers from a Iowa microbrewery (Lager, Hazy IPA, Fest Bier, Blonde Ale).

Vodka from a Des Moines area distillery. All with prominent Iowa State branding.

Just easy, easy wins.

Why are we making this so damn hard?!?!

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Id like to see a set up where as an ICON donor you get access to some of the great NIKE gear

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:23:42, in reply to "Yeah, they definitely need small donor engagement. From a revenue/branding standpoint,"

The teams get but is not released to the public. At a cost, of course, but ICON would also be taking a cut too. Put an ICON logo on it too and it serves multiple purposes.

Maybe it’s too much from a logistical standpoint or maybe there would t be the demand.

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ICON should partner with one of the dozen consulting clubs through Gies

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:18:45, in reply to "Yeah, they definitely need small donor engagement. From a revenue/branding standpoint,"

To work through this.

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Really need a billionaire or two to seed an endowment fund

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:12:09, in reply to "I’m not sure, but I think the outreach to mid to low level donors could be improved a lot"

So we don't have to constantly raise the funds annually.

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This*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:45:17, in reply to "Would much rather that everyone paying for one of these donates that money to ICON instead*"

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Though as I say this, I do realize the actual athletic department needs donations too.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:43:20, in reply to "Would much rather that everyone paying for one of these donates that money to ICON instead*"

So I should probably dial back that hot take a bit.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

just like naughty girls and love*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:46:54, in reply to "Though as I say this, I do realize the actual athletic department needs donations too."

suh-suh, suh, suh, Samantha FOX

my life is nothing I thought it should be and everything I was worried it would become

If I’d were get one, I wouldn’t get ‘fighting Illini’ or ‘Illinois’ inscribed

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:12:29, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

It goes without saying.

I’d instead add some note. Like, “Kyle Hudson 4EVA”

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(for rent)

Dicky Beal Walked or Anthony Thomas Fumbled*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:15:35, in reply to "If I’d were get one, I wouldn’t get ‘fighting Illini’ or ‘Illinois’ inscribed"

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It goes without saying.

I’d instead add some note. Like, “Kyle Hudson 4EVA”

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"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Homer Simpson "FFFFFFUCK NO" meme goes here. *

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to be delivered at 6am, day after Christmas*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 10:04:17, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

my life is nothing I thought it should be and everything I was worried it would become

PSA: this is not a drug post*

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I'm going to buy one in honor of D'Brickashaw Ferguson*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 9:48:36, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

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"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

even knowing it's a pure money grab I still considered it, until I saw the price

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 9:48:34, in reply to "Any of you buying a brick or two?"

I ain't spending $250 or more for that

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I have a piece of the floor from Assembly Hall*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:21:55, in reply to "even knowing it's a pure money grab I still considered it, until I saw the price"

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I ain't spending $250 or more for that

as do I but only cuz it was from my time as a student

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:27:31, in reply to "I have a piece of the floor from Assembly Hall*"

that said I do have a piece of the United Center floor from the Bulls second 3-peat

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

You apparently also get a keepsake replica brick mailed to your house

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 9:52:47, in reply to "even knowing it's a pure money grab I still considered it, until I saw the price"

or thrown through your window - your choice

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I ain't spending $250 or more for that

"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Sencire left just before this good NIL opportunity*

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lol *

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