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Young Entrepreneur · 11-30-05, 01:09 PM

“The students would have to vote on a fee referendum that would amount to at least $1 million for the first few years,” said former Director of Student Programs Maryann Tolano-Leveque. “That would mean Cal Poly students would have to vote to increase their tuition by $50 a year and probably to $150 for the first two years.”

For a fee referendum, a petition from at least 10 percent of the student population is needed to have a vote before the Associated Students Incorporated Senate. Approval from two-thirds of the senate is needed to pass. Then the referendum is sent to the Fee Advisory Board, where majority rules. When it is passed, it is sent to the university president for approval.

“Since 1982, there has never been a football petition to bring back the program,” said Executive Director of ASI Cora Culla.

To get a football program back, Cal Poly would have to start from scratch and do some major work to Kellogg Field.

At Humboldt State University, the Lumberjack football program spends about $500,000 per year. This includes coaches’ salaries and benefits, recruiting, equipment, travel, food and lodging. The university pays for any work that is done on the stadium.

“What makes our program so strong is our rich 77 years of tradition,” said Humboldt State Athletic Director Dan Collen. “We are also blessed with corporate sponsors, college patrons and alumni that help the program tremendously.”

Traveling is another big issue when it comes to a Cal Poly football team. Humboldt State is the only Division II football team in California. Therefore, Cal Poly would have travel to the Midwest and East Coast where Division II schools are more prevalent.

The Cal Poly football team was dissolved because of declining attendance, losing seasons and it was draining other sports programs.

“It was a real void when football left campus,” said Cal Poly Associate Vice President Ron Simons. “Nothing has ever made up for it.”

“It really was bleeding revenue from all our other sports,” said Simons. “On the positive side, as a result of football leaving campus, our other sports wouldn’t have boosted. Cal Poly volleyball and basketball have made a huge impact on our campus.”

One man eager to see Cal Poly back no matter what the cost is former Bronco Offensive Lineman Mike Esquivel, who is now the equipment manager for the Athletics Department.

“I would love to see football back so I can be the head coach and teach the players how it was back then. Tough, hard, no water breaks unless you really need it,” said Esquivel.

Esquivel, who has been Cal Poly’s equipment manager for 22 years, played football for the Broncos for two seasons after transferring from Palomar College in San Marcos.

“Football is still in my blood,” said Esquivel. “Football is truly missed on this campus. There has to be another way to bring football back.”

Do you think we still got a chance for a football team in the future?

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Young Entrepreneur Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Riverside Posts: 169	Poly Post article about football at Cal Poly “The students would have to vote on a fee referendum that would amount to at least $1 million for the first few years,” said former Director of Student Programs Maryann Tolano-Leveque. “That would mean Cal Poly students would have to vote to increase their tuition by $50 a year and probably to $150 for the first two years.” For a fee referendum, a petition from at least 10 percent of the student population is needed to have a vote before the Associated Students Incorporated Senate. Approval from two-thirds of the senate is needed to pass. Then the referendum is sent to the Fee Advisory Board, where majority rules. When it is passed, it is sent to the university president for approval. “Since 1982, there has never been a football petition to bring back the program,” said Executive Director of ASI Cora Culla. To get a football program back, Cal Poly would have to start from scratch and do some major work to Kellogg Field. At Humboldt State University, the Lumberjack football program spends about $500,000 per year. This includes coaches’ salaries and benefits, recruiting, equipment, travel, food and lodging. The university pays for any work that is done on the stadium. “What makes our program so strong is our rich 77 years of tradition,” said Humboldt State Athletic Director Dan Collen. “We are also blessed with corporate sponsors, college patrons and alumni that help the program tremendously.” Traveling is another big issue when it comes to a Cal Poly football team. Humboldt State is the only Division II football team in California. Therefore, Cal Poly would have travel to the Midwest and East Coast where Division II schools are more prevalent. The Cal Poly football team was dissolved because of declining attendance, losing seasons and it was draining other sports programs. “It was a real void when football left campus,” said Cal Poly Associate Vice President Ron Simons. “Nothing has ever made up for it.” “It really was bleeding revenue from all our other sports,” said Simons. “On the positive side, as a result of football leaving campus, our other sports wouldn’t have boosted. Cal Poly volleyball and basketball have made a huge impact on our campus.” One man eager to see Cal Poly back no matter what the cost is former Bronco Offensive Lineman Mike Esquivel, who is now the equipment manager for the Athletics Department. “I would love to see football back so I can be the head coach and teach the players how it was back then. Tough, hard, no water breaks unless you really need it,” said Esquivel. Esquivel, who has been Cal Poly’s equipment manager for 22 years, played football for the Broncos for two seasons after transferring from Palomar College in San Marcos. “Football is still in my blood,” said Esquivel. “Football is truly missed on this campus. There has to be another way to bring football back.” Do you think we still got a chance for a football team in the future?