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The event, free to the public, offered food and a chance for fans to visit Peden Stadium while meeting many of Ohio's current student-athletes. Dan Hauser, Ohio Senior Associate AD for External Operations, said Ohio is exploring other options. "We just decided to move in a different direction this year." Hauser said Ohio may revisit the annual event next year, and added that Ohio's decision not to hold the Ox Roast was not limited solely to the inability to find a principal sponsor for the event. "All my inside sources tell me I have no inside sources." Salvatore "money bucks" Mafiosiano. Back to Top bobcat72 General User Member Since: 7/2/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 540 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/17/2013 12:50:53 PM  Hmmmm...Citizens Bank had been the sponsor for a couple years and probably footed a good portion of the bill. I've heard rumors that they are on the verge of financial ruin, so it's not surprising. A shame that the Ox Roast is no more - but understand that it probably cost a lot of $$$ to feed everyone for free. Back to Top Monroe Slavin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Oxnard, CA Post Count: 9,121 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/17/2013 1:24:49 PM  How much this thing costed--perhaps around $5-7k? Where's the band?! WHERE"S THE BAND?! DesignspiritUSA.com The Pets On The Go Collection of pet gear travel bags The Holiday Tote Bigg Bagg Collection--over-sized, reversible, extra pockets; now love carrying packages as much as you love shopping! Back to Top oldkatz General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Post Count: 1,439 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/17/2013 3:58:00 PM  bobcat72 wrote: Hmmmm...Citizens Bank had been the sponsor for a couple years and probably footed a good portion of the bill. I've heard rumors that they are on the verge of financial ruin, so it's not surprising. A shame that the Ox Roast is no more - but understand that it probably cost a lot of $$$ to feed everyone for free. Nope.....it was Sonic (and Rax prior to that) with Jim Herpe footing the bulk of the costs, generally about  $10K a year.  The bank was not a player. "All my inside sources tell me I have no inside sources." Salvatore "money bucks" Mafiosiano. Back to Top bobcat72 General User Member Since: 7/2/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 540 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/17/2013 7:15:36 PM  I know that's how it used to be (Sonic/Rax), but it was Citizens Bank for at least a couple years now. Found this from last year that references their sponsorship: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081312aah.html Knew I wasn't going crazy...well, not too crazy! Back to Top oldkatz General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Post Count: 1,439 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/17/2013 8:48:21 PM  You are right about last year but that is the only time.  Herpe was primary for well over 30 years. "All my inside sources tell me I have no inside sources." Salvatore "money bucks" Mafiosiano. Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 10,395 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI (NT)    Posted: 8/17/2013 9:07:53 PM  Last Edited: 8/17/2013 9:20:31 PM by BillyTheCat Back to Top Alan Swank General User Member Since: 12/11/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 7,212 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/18/2013 8:51:20 PM  Up until last year the Green and White Club funded this program to the tune of $2000 to $2500 per year and provided the majority of the volunteers. Back to Top OhioStunter General User Member Since: 2/18/2005 Location: Chicago Post Count: 2,516 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/18/2013 9:31:39 PM  So now that we're a little more than a year past the dissolving of the Green and White Club, can someone from the Athletics Department list a few reasons why this is BETTER for the school? Back to Top bobcat72 General User Member Since: 7/2/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 540 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/18/2013 9:57:49 PM  OhioStunter wrote: So now that we're a little more than a year past the dissolving of the Green and White Club, can someone from the Athletics Department list a few reasons why this is BETTER for the school? I think even Alan would admit that the Athletics Dept. did not dissolve the Green & White Club. Now, were there decisions made that contributed to it's demise?? Sure. But no one was forcing that issue. The status quo could have continued. I've spoken with a few in athletics that were disappointed to see it go. Back to Top uagamer General User Member Since: 2/28/2012 Post Count: 56 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/18/2013 10:49:58 PM  I have an idea....all the people that were going to or already have purchased those idiotic black seats for this basketball season instead give that money to make the Ox Roast happen... Especially 695, after all it is his fault Ohio went on a 3-game losing streak after he paraded down the sideline in front of the OZone for the BG game, pretending he was somebody... Back to Top OhioStunter General User Member Since: 2/18/2005 Location: Chicago Post Count: 2,516 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 11:12:57 AM  I found the thread that covered this when it happened last year: http://www.bobcatattack.com/messageboard/topic.asp?FromPa... As a former G&W Club member myself, I was sad to see it go. I admired all of the work that went into making it such a great organization for fans. With it gone, the Ox Roast gone, tailgate location confusion, no football schedule posters available, etc. I just wonder how community relations/gameday experiences are really better for fans now that the G&W Club is gone (outside of the fantastic on-field/on-court performances of FB and MBB). Back to Top SBH General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 4,262 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 11:20:01 AM  uagamer wrote: I have an idea....all the people that were going to or already have purchased those idiotic black seats for this basketball season instead give that money to make the Ox Roast happen... Especially 695, after all it is his fault Ohio went on a 3-game losing streak after he paraded down the sideline in front of the OZone for the BG game, pretending he was somebody... Socialist! Back to Top bobcat72 General User Member Since: 7/2/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 540 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 12:10:28 PM  uagamer wrote: I have an idea....all the people that were going to or already have purchased those idiotic black seats for this basketball season instead give that money to make the Ox Roast happen... Especially 695, after all it is his fault Ohio went on a 3-game losing streak after he paraded down the sideline in front of the OZone for the BG game, pretending he was somebody... I honestly have no idea what you're talking about here. Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 10,395 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 12:18:31 PM  bobcat72 wrote: OhioStunter wrote: So now that we're a little more than a year past the dissolving of the Green and White Club, can someone from the Athletics Department list a few reasons why this is BETTER for the school? I think even Alan would admit that the Athletics Dept. did not dissolve the Green & White Club. Now, were there decisions made that contributed to it's demise?? Sure. But no one was forcing that issue. The status quo could have continued. I've spoken with a few in athletics that were disappointed to see it go. Actually had a conversation last year with a long time board member of the Green and White, and they told me that at one time they had received from the Athletic Department dissolving the group.  I am not sure how true this is, but I am sure some here could shed some light. Back to Top Paul Graham General User Member Since: 1/18/2005 Location: The Plains, OH Post Count: 1,424 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 12:45:14 PM  I'm glad to see the department came to their senses and moved on from this "Ox Roast." Not only did it contain hints of paganism (ritualistic sacrifice and slaughter of an animal to ensure success in the coming season) but it also symbolized Ohio athletics continued "screw you" to their MANY vegetarian and vegan fans. I can't tell you how many athletic department events I've been to where the only thing I can eat is some stupid chips and salsa! Hey guys, its 2013, how difficult would it be to pick up a few boca burgers....or god forbid some delicious field roast vegan sausages!? But no...just meat! All meat! How many animals must give their lives to Jim Schaus before we stop the insanity? I can only assume they'll be replacing this orgy of animal violence with something a bit more civilized like a Seitan Roast or a vegan chilli cook-off. -Paul Back to Top mf279801 General User Member Since: 8/6/2010 Location: Newark, DE Post Count: 2,472 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 12:48:11 PM  Personally, I'm opposed to offering vegetarian options, on moral grounds. But thats just me. Back to Top OhioStunter General User Member Since: 2/18/2005 Location: Chicago Post Count: 2,516 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 1:24:16 PM  Paul Graham wrote: How many animals must give their lives to Jim Schaus before we stop the insanity? -Cardinals -Buffalo -Bison  -Eagles -Redhawks -Kangaroos -Falcons -Guys who carry muskets Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,595 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 1:29:34 PM  Moved.     Last Edited: 8/19/2013 1:33:49 PM by The Optimist I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top Paul Graham General User Member Since: 1/18/2005 Location: The Plains, OH Post Count: 1,424 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 1:46:24 PM  OhioStunter wrote: Paul Graham wrote: How many animals must give their lives to Jim Schaus before we stop the insanity? -Cardinals -Buffalo -Bison  -Eagles -Redhawks -Kangaroos -Falcons -Guys who carry muskets LOL! Back to Top Alan Swank General User Member Since: 12/11/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 7,212 Status: Offline     RE: Ox Roast FYI    Posted: 8/19/2013 1:46:27 PM  BillyTheCat wrote: bobcat72 wrote: OhioStunter wrote: So now that we're a little more than a year past the dissolving of the Green and White Club, can someone from the Athletics Department list a few reasons why this is BETTER for the school? I think even Alan would admit that the Athletics Dept. did not dissolve the Green & White Club. Now, were there decisions made that contributed to it's demise?? Sure. But no one was forcing that issue. The status quo could have continued. I've spoken with a few in athletics that were disappointed to see it go. Actually had a conversation last year with a long time board member of the Green and White, and they told me that at one time they had received from the Athletic Department dissolving the group. I am not sure how true this is, but I am sure some here could shed some light. There is a certain amount of truth to that. The club would be absorbed by the bobcat club but we would continue as a tailgate committee of volunteers. There were too many unanswered questions for us such as the Ox Roast, senior banquet, split the pot (remember those things) that we decided not to merge. As club membership continued to decline the board voted to dissolve and establish a scholarship fund for students who had served in a support capacity for OU athletics. 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