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Re: George | 11:53 a.m. July 11, 2008
Considering USU's academic standards and the amount of scholarly production
from Logan, the best thing coming out of Cache Valley is still its cheese. The U
of U has more than $200 mil in merit based grants and BYU is number 7 among the
nations universities in peer reviewed publications per research dollar. Utah
needs a cow college and we certainly have one.
Meanwhile, back in Ann Arbor | 11:53 a.m. July 11, 2008
The Michigan AD makes 220K per MONTH leasing property to the university?
That may be a conflict of interest, or at least questionably ethically.
That may be a conflict of interest, or at least questionably ethically.
Unbiased | 12:05 p.m. July 11, 2008
Hey Ewe
Get your facts straight.
Which school has the highest amount of default student loans? - BYU
Which school has the greatest amount of students on welfare? - BYU
Which students per capita end up making the "least" post graduation? - BYU
You're right though. The school doesn't get state funds. But their studentbody more than makes up for it.
Get your facts straight.
Which school has the highest amount of default student loans? - BYU
Which school has the greatest amount of students on welfare? - BYU
Which students per capita end up making the "least" post graduation? - BYU
You're right though. The school doesn't get state funds. But their studentbody more than makes up for it.
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Excuse me? | 12:14 p.m. July 11, 2008
Excuse me??? Point of View's take of BYU being "exclusive" is a
new one on me.
Amazes me how people will go to the ends of the earth to find something (anything) to hate about BYU.
Don't forget that YOU make the choice to be affiliated with the church. BYU is part of that packaged deal, like it or not.
And by the way, I worked several jobs to pay my education at BYU - hardly "exclusive".
Amazes me how people will go to the ends of the earth to find something (anything) to hate about BYU.
Don't forget that YOU make the choice to be affiliated with the church. BYU is part of that packaged deal, like it or not.
And by the way, I worked several jobs to pay my education at BYU - hardly "exclusive".
RE: My 10% | 12:14 p.m. July 11, 2008
Too bad your little not doesn't do any good, because there is no delination
to allocate tithing funds. It is a generalized category. And if you are a
member why are you so against a church run and sposored school - that makes zero
sense.
FOR BYU haha
FOR BYU haha
RE: Poor Ewe Fans | 12:14 p.m. July 11, 2008
Classy comments. Granted it was out of line for the "poor byu
students" commentor to say what he said. But making fun of people for
needing state subsidies because they are poor? Does this mean you laugh as you
fill out your fast offerings check because it is helping people less fortunate?
I didn't attend the U, but I did receive government grants to cover the cost of my shcooling (the rest I paid for by myself). Why? Because my dad couldn't afford to put me through school. All he does for a job is save lives as an EMT and put out fires out the mountain so your daddy's mansion doesn't burn to the ground. But you probably laugh at him too.
I didn't attend the U, but I did receive government grants to cover the cost of my shcooling (the rest I paid for by myself). Why? Because my dad couldn't afford to put me through school. All he does for a job is save lives as an EMT and put out fires out the mountain so your daddy's mansion doesn't burn to the ground. But you probably laugh at him too.
Dr. Hill is a joke | 12:31 p.m. July 11, 2008
Although he has been bailed out by good hires (Urban, The tubby man in a
sweater). However, as a formere season ticket holder, his creation of the
Crimson club and other booster type organizations drove many of the fans out
that is why you see as many empty seats as you do. I would not be supprised if
he came up with the Idea for the MTN!
Too sheltered | 12:29 p.m. July 11, 2008
It's amazing how sheltered and thin-skinned many of you
Utah/BYU/religious/non-religious bloggers are.
Have you never been the butt of a joke? Never laughed at yourself? Don't understand sarcasm?
Relax a little and don't take every perceived slight so personally.
A trip to New Yawk and spending a few weeks among people who have learned to simply ignore such trivialities would be good for some of you.
Have you never been the butt of a joke? Never laughed at yourself? Don't understand sarcasm?
Relax a little and don't take every perceived slight so personally.
A trip to New Yawk and spending a few weeks among people who have learned to simply ignore such trivialities would be good for some of you.
RE: Alma the Wiser | 12:34 p.m. July 11, 2008
He took the bait, not them and so did you - nice going. We all win...except for
Alma the lesser.
To: RE: Alma the Wiser | 12:46 p.m. July 11, 2008
What? Huh? Who took the bait? Who are 'them'? How did Alma the Wiser
take the bait? Looks like he was mocking all of you hyper-sensitive BYU
fans.
How do all of the BYU suckers win? Who is 'Alma the lesser'?
Dude, you are DUMB.
How do all of the BYU suckers win? Who is 'Alma the lesser'?
Dude, you are DUMB.
I demand... | 12:48 p.m. July 11, 2008
to see how much is Tom Holmoe getting paid by BYU....LOL!!
Dude? | 12:53 p.m. July 11, 2008
What are you a surfer or something?
Re: Excuse Me? | 1:02 p.m. July 11, 2008
You didn't realize that BYU was exclusive? Here's a primer: (1) You
must apply; (2) Many are denied; (3) If you are accepted, your tuition is next
to nothing because you are church subsidized; (4) If you are not accepted, you
go pay at least 2 x as much for an education elsewhere while continuing to pay
tithing.
I realize that not everyone could be accepted to BYU. That is fine. But unlike temple attendance, church worship, summer youth camps, boy scouts, etc., BYU is exclusive.
Once again, this is just a point of view. Hopefully it will help you understand why some people don't love BYU. If you don't agree, you don't have to berate the point of view.
I realize that not everyone could be accepted to BYU. That is fine. But unlike temple attendance, church worship, summer youth camps, boy scouts, etc., BYU is exclusive.
Once again, this is just a point of view. Hopefully it will help you understand why some people don't love BYU. If you don't agree, you don't have to berate the point of view.
"Package Deal" | 1:16 p.m. July 11, 2008
That is a hilarious thought:
"Don't forget that YOU make the choice to be affiliated with the church. BYU is part of that packaged deal, like it or not."
So all church members must support BYU athletics and academics? Should I buy all of my clothes at the D.I. too? Should I buy books only from Deseret Book? Man, get out of the bubble.
"Don't forget that YOU make the choice to be affiliated with the church. BYU is part of that packaged deal, like it or not."
So all church members must support BYU athletics and academics? Should I buy all of my clothes at the D.I. too? Should I buy books only from Deseret Book? Man, get out of the bubble.
Re: Unbiased | 1:40 p.m. July 11, 2008
Where did this information come from? If that is legit, I want a source. As
much as I may want to believe that, I don't think any of that is true.
Selective, not exclusive | 1:45 p.m. July 11, 2008
Admission to BYU, like most universities, is based on a number of factors taken
as a whole such as GPA, ACT test score, extra-curricular activites,
ecclesiastical endorsement, written essay.
It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, black or white, LDS or non-LDS, if you make the grade, and you are willing to abide by the Honor Code, you'll be admitted.
The bar for GPA/ACT scores varies from year to year depending on the number and mix of students applying.
It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, black or white, LDS or non-LDS, if you make the grade, and you are willing to abide by the Honor Code, you'll be admitted.
The bar for GPA/ACT scores varies from year to year depending on the number and mix of students applying.
Re: Dude? | 2:04 p.m. July 11, 2008
Isn't BronKo a surfer or something?
Selective/Exclusive | 2:29 p.m. July 11, 2008
Choose whatever word you want to, the point is that some people believe that the
money spent by the church to support BYU should go toward giving LDS members
that wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity, a chance to get an
affordable, quality education. Isn't this the goal of the university and
what makes it different? The "selection" process seems to be geared
toward more of the traditional approach (grades, test scores, etc.). There
isn't necessarily anything wrong with that, but some people would like to
see the school move in a different direction. I would like to see more
international students for example who are still deserving in many of the
traditional aspects, but who don't have some of the opportunities available
to those of us in Utah or near by. BYU does this in small ways, but look at the
make up of your class mates. It is just a difference of opinion.
As for tithing and athletics. I believe that tithing is being spent in the best way possible (not on athletics). I think that football and basketball pay for themselves as well as most of the other athletics at the school.
As for tithing and athletics. I believe that tithing is being spent in the best way possible (not on athletics). I think that football and basketball pay for themselves as well as most of the other athletics at the school.
Re: Selective, not exclusive | 2:43 p.m. July 11, 2008
BYU is "selective" in the same way that a country club or any other
limited-membership organization is "selective." It has it's
criteria, and those who don't measure up are not admitted. Including many
worthy LDS members who would like a subsidized and quality education.
You are absolutely correct it is like other universities: it cannot admit everyone.
Point remains: it is church funded but is not based on need (like welfare) or worthiness (like missions); it is based on merit. Hence the reason many LDS people are not BYU supporters.
You are absolutely correct it is like other universities: it cannot admit everyone.
Point remains: it is church funded but is not based on need (like welfare) or worthiness (like missions); it is based on merit. Hence the reason many LDS people are not BYU supporters.
BYU Shady | 3:33 p.m. July 11, 2008
BYU hides because they have stuff to hide. I can't stand the Y but am
always amazed they still get the support of the church which is a great
organization. BYU is full of over paid teachers, faculty and staff. Students at
the Y are not representative of the majority of 20 somethings in the church (BYU
students are arrogant and self righteous fools). Go Montana State:)
Y write this article | 3:40 p.m. July 11, 2008
Why would the D News write such a pointless article about everyone's
salary? BYU obviously doesn't pay Holmoe much because Holmoe is called of
God not by BYU, isn't that how we as church members should view this?
I hope the Lord pays him well. May the Lord bless the Cougars and shine upon them and be gracious unto them, lift up their countenance and give them peace:)
The Lord's Team will win it in 09!
I hope the Lord pays him well. May the Lord bless the Cougars and shine upon them and be gracious unto them, lift up their countenance and give them peace:)
The Lord's Team will win it in 09!
Re: Y write this article | 3:46 p.m. July 11, 2008
"The Lord's Team will win it in 09!"
Nah . . . I think Notre Dame is still 3 or 4 years away from winning it.
Nah . . . I think Notre Dame is still 3 or 4 years away from winning it.
Excuse Me? | 6:08 p.m. July 11, 2008
No one is claiming you have to love BYU because it is owned, operated, and
governed by the LDS Church. Same for Deseret Industries or any other
church-owned institution. However, all these organizations ARE tied at the hip
to the LDS Church - because the LDS Church OWNS THEM. You ridicule one and by
association you are ridiculing the other.
How you choose to deal with BYU, Deseret Industries, etc. is an issue for you to decide. It is called free agency.
How you choose to deal with BYU, Deseret Industries, etc. is an issue for you to decide. It is called free agency.
Don't donate to BYU | 6:35 p.m. July 11, 2008
Any amount listed under "Tithing" on your "Tithing and Other
Offerings" gets pooled into the "General Tithing" fund. Of that
fund, a portion of it goes to BYU. Other portions are allocated to: Ward
missionaries, General missionaries, Book of Mormon production and cost-defraying
thru distribution, Humanitarian aid, Temple construction, and the Perpetual
education fund.
If you want to pay your tithing, and don't want to fund BYU, allocate your 10% yourself. Fill out every block UNDER tithing, and let those smug, self-righteous, church-welfare-accepting-neocon BYU students pay for their OWN tuition and athletic programs.
Most BYU students aren't from Utah. With all their deductions, and low Utah County wages (for those students not on the mom-and-pop scholarship, who actually work), their tax liability is practically zero, so it's not like they've really supporting our program anyway.
GO UTES!!!
If you want to pay your tithing, and don't want to fund BYU, allocate your 10% yourself. Fill out every block UNDER tithing, and let those smug, self-righteous, church-welfare-accepting-neocon BYU students pay for their OWN tuition and athletic programs.
Most BYU students aren't from Utah. With all their deductions, and low Utah County wages (for those students not on the mom-and-pop scholarship, who actually work), their tax liability is practically zero, so it's not like they've really supporting our program anyway.
GO UTES!!!
So much ...... | 6:47 p.m. July 11, 2008
DRAMA!! Stooooop!!
Tithing Funds | 7:38 p.m. July 11, 2008
There probably would be no disrespectful statementsa about tithing funds -- but
it would help if the Church would make its process known. Otherwise, whey they
do is open to fair criticism.
Idaho72 | 11:16 p.m. July 11, 2008
The Church should do to BYU what it did for BYU-Idaho. That is, completely get
out of the athletics business and focus on the core purpose of the institution
---- EDUCATION. Everyone would be the better for it. Think of it: No
embarassment for the church when "marginal scholars" but gifted
athletes violate the Honor Code; more emphasis on education rather than the arms
war which is college athletics; and fans of rival schools would not have to put
up with the hautiness of BYU fans ever again.
quest for perfection | 1:31 a.m. July 12, 2008
Idaho72, the only reason you are saying that is because you're a yewt. BYU
should NEVER give up athletics, because if they did, evil gains power. We as
Utah residents need BYU athletics so we don't have to be subjected to
mediocre athletics elsewhere in the state.
I thought this was supposed to be a message board about AD salaries. Can't BYU and Utah fans wrap their heads around it and do more than just bash each other year round?
Is Chris HIll worth his money? If I were a Utah fan, I would say yes. What is Holmoe making? We'll never know, but I would imagine he's not worrying about supporting his family. BYU takes care if its people...
I thought this was supposed to be a message board about AD salaries. Can't BYU and Utah fans wrap their heads around it and do more than just bash each other year round?
Is Chris HIll worth his money? If I were a Utah fan, I would say yes. What is Holmoe making? We'll never know, but I would imagine he's not worrying about supporting his family. BYU takes care if its people...
Lot's of hate... | 3:57 a.m. July 12, 2008
ful people out there. I'm sure the Lord is very pleased with your
attitude.
BYU is filled with some of the most caring, humble, outstanding students, not only from throughout the country, but from throughout the world. Members of the church who speak so negatively about BYU students as a whole, should be ashamed.
Yes, there are a few arrogant, elist, self-righteous students who have an entitlement attitude and are only there because their parents sent them, but that is only a very small percentage of the students.
And by the way, lest you think this is coming from a BYU homer, I'm a Utah graduate.
BYU is filled with some of the most caring, humble, outstanding students, not only from throughout the country, but from throughout the world. Members of the church who speak so negatively about BYU students as a whole, should be ashamed.
Yes, there are a few arrogant, elist, self-righteous students who have an entitlement attitude and are only there because their parents sent them, but that is only a very small percentage of the students.
And by the way, lest you think this is coming from a BYU homer, I'm a Utah graduate.
SJ Bobkins | 1:17 p.m. July 12, 2008
Scott Barnes may join his predecessor as the most over paid employee on the
state payroll. With the Aggies miserable home football attendance 117 or 119 in
their NCAA division, averaging around 10,000 per game, adding in the 4 wins in 4
years, to think Spetman hit the home run and got the job at Florida State is
amazing. If Barnes can't turn the football program around, he joins a dozen
airline CEO's on the "anyone can do this job and likely do
better" list.
Why not pay the guy $10,000 for every football win, and $5,000 for every basketball victory. Call it accountability.
Why not pay the guy $10,000 for every football win, and $5,000 for every basketball victory. Call it accountability.
UVU FOOTBALL | 8:27 p.m. July 12, 2008
IT'S TIME FOR FOOTBALL IN OREM!!
THE REGENTS ARE UP IN THE NIGHT.
WE HAVE 30,000 STUDENTS AND ARE
A BIGGER SCHOOL THAN MOST IN THE
MWC OR WAC. WE HAVE A RODEO TEAM
BUT FOOTBALL IS NOT EVEN ON THE
RADAR. UVU FOOTBALL IS WANTED AND
NEEDED HERE SO LISTEN UP MR. AD!!
THE REGENTS ARE UP IN THE NIGHT.
WE HAVE 30,000 STUDENTS AND ARE
A BIGGER SCHOOL THAN MOST IN THE
MWC OR WAC. WE HAVE A RODEO TEAM
BUT FOOTBALL IS NOT EVEN ON THE
RADAR. UVU FOOTBALL IS WANTED AND
NEEDED HERE SO LISTEN UP MR. AD!!
RE: Re: george | 4:29 p.m. July 13, 2008
"Utah needs a cow college and we certainly have one."
Cow college huh? Being a student at USU, I obviously have more experience with it than you. Ive never really heard much about the agricultural college. The thing is, its there and lots of people are in it. However, its a sad thing that thats all you think it is. Utah State gets more funding in space research that any other college/university in the US of A. Top notch engineering program to say the least. So good that BYU is one of its top financial donors. Not even the U can compare (sorry U fans. Just take comfort that ill pick you over byu any day in anything). Education program is also first class. Just a cow college? Hardly.
Cow college huh? Being a student at USU, I obviously have more experience with it than you. Ive never really heard much about the agricultural college. The thing is, its there and lots of people are in it. However, its a sad thing that thats all you think it is. Utah State gets more funding in space research that any other college/university in the US of A. Top notch engineering program to say the least. So good that BYU is one of its top financial donors. Not even the U can compare (sorry U fans. Just take comfort that ill pick you over byu any day in anything). Education program is also first class. Just a cow college? Hardly.
A Few Thoughts | 11:16 p.m. July 13, 2008
This thread of comments is funny!
UVU can't afford a football team. They can barely afford to be a University as they are going to find out over the next few years.
I attended BYU and graduated, and I'm from Utah... Didn't have any problem getting in. Church members tithing helped subsidize my tuition, and for that I am grateful.
I attented the University of Utah and graduated, and I'm from Utah... Didn't have any problem getting in. Utah taxpayers money helped subsidize my tuition, and for that I am grateful.
I actually liked both schools. They both have beautiful campuses. They both have good people.
They both have top notch athletic programs - for the budget that they have - and for being "mid-major" schools.
Athletic directors are way overpaid... Unfortunately, that is because we as a society have put way too much emphasis on sports. People are struggling to get by in the state, but at least the people who are in charge of our passion are being well-fed, clothed, and housed.
I for one, am a little bit sorry to see some of my tithing money and my tax money go to support such a "golden-calf."
UVU can't afford a football team. They can barely afford to be a University as they are going to find out over the next few years.
I attended BYU and graduated, and I'm from Utah... Didn't have any problem getting in. Church members tithing helped subsidize my tuition, and for that I am grateful.
I attented the University of Utah and graduated, and I'm from Utah... Didn't have any problem getting in. Utah taxpayers money helped subsidize my tuition, and for that I am grateful.
I actually liked both schools. They both have beautiful campuses. They both have good people.
They both have top notch athletic programs - for the budget that they have - and for being "mid-major" schools.
Athletic directors are way overpaid... Unfortunately, that is because we as a society have put way too much emphasis on sports. People are struggling to get by in the state, but at least the people who are in charge of our passion are being well-fed, clothed, and housed.
I for one, am a little bit sorry to see some of my tithing money and my tax money go to support such a "golden-calf."
Johnny Dixie | 12:02 a.m. July 14, 2008
Hey how does Dexter Irvin feel about having a JUCO AD make more than him?? PS he
is a DII program. By the way Norma at SLCC is head and shoulders above the
Dexter when it comes to leading a athletic dept! And not just in salary...go
Bruins! Hey Dex...truth is the truth!
Jonny Dixie | 12:11 a.m. July 14, 2008
Hey Irvin! How does it feel to have Norma Carr a Juco AD make more money than
you? And to think you are the big dog on campus......haha so think again little
boy haha
Hill over Holmoe? | 8:50 a.m. July 14, 2008
Although Holmoe's salary is not disclosed, the DMN lists them in an
apparent ranking order--and Holmoe is number 2? In any case, it is obscene that
men make this much money to contract out the building of athletic facilities and
to make a few phone calls to other high-salaried public relations mongers in
order to schedule games. They all get more credit (and money) than they deserve.
By the way, I'm sure Holmoe pays 10 percent back to the church, as well as
his taxes to help pay Hill.
Quest for perfection | 10:51 a.m. July 14, 2008
re: hill over holmoe: I don't think the DN is listing them in ranking order
of importance. If you noticed, they are listed in order of salary. Who knows
what Holmoe makes, but I'm sure his is competitive with Hill's. If it
isn't, then Y. is getting a real bang for its buck. Thank you, Chris Hill,
for taking K-Whitt off our hands so your pathetic fan base can whimper and
complain every season!
Confused | 11:30 a.m. July 15, 2008
I'm always confused on how members of the church can be so against a school
that is ran by the church. Don't you have a testimony of the church and
it's mission on this earth. And yet you decide to affiliate yourselves
those who do not like the church, not all of course, but a big majority. Stop
being so bitter because your child could not get in to BYU. Don't be bitter
because you feel inferior to other members. It's all in your head.
Hill vs. Whittingham | 8:18 p.m. July 15, 2008
So Chris Hill makes $293,601. Kyle Whittingham made $703,737. My question is
how much money does football bring into an organization to justify paying
someone that much money.
inverse proportion | 9:24 p.m. July 15, 2008
notice that Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton or other top schools are not on
the list of top paid ACs. Maybe there is an inverse proportion between student
SAT scores and AC salaries?
Solution: Watch the Utes and Bruins on TV, but send your kids to an Ivy if you can...
Solution: Watch the Utes and Bruins on TV, but send your kids to an Ivy if you can...
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