Save Shocker Sports
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Wichita State's athletic leadership, most specifically athletic director Darron Boatright, have fallen behind and become complacent in the ever changing atmosphere of college athletics.
- Wichita State has not established any kind of NIL assistance or collective for its student athletes. Both of the other D1 schools in Kansas have made this a priority. That falls squarely on Mr. Boatright.
- During the COVID pandemic, when coaches and athletic staff were having their pay cut, Mr. Boatright recieved a 37% raise which was then covered up until local reporter Taylor Eldridge reported on it earlier this year.
- Wichita State's basketball facilities are falling behind the national expectation, as evidenced by lifelong Shocker coach Kerry Rosenboom leaving the program despite wishing to retire as a Shocker. Mr. Boatright should be leading fundraisers and drives to improve facilities, and yet there has been no initiative.
- Mr. Boatright has not shown an ability to negotiate effective contracts or conduct national coaching searches.
- Wichita State's athletic budget report shows a drastic revenue loss compared to previous years, including drop of fan support and donations. This is not sustainable long term.
- We are a group of Shocker fans looking to draw attention to Mr. Boatright and the athletic departments recent failures and lack of transparency. Many WSU fans are cancelling tickets, ceasing donations, and a general sense of apathy has formed in the fan base. It is time for a change, and university leadership has been content with mediocrity.
This fundraiser will go to support marketing efforts such as billboards, online presence, etc. to support making a change in Shocker athletics and bringing these issues to the public, as well as other support to revitalizing the once successful Wichita State Athletic program.
Go Shockers!
Organizer
Brent Lane
Organizer
Wichita, KS