Dennis Thomas
Dennis Thomas
Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and disco group, originally formed in 1964 as the Jazziacs based in Jersey City, New Jersey...
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The economics of our recent national situation, with oil and natural gas prices that's the big part of it. We're very proud of what people have done (in Viroqua). We feel it's very unfortunate this decision had to be made. We wish we didn't have to do this, but we have to stay in a position where we can be a leader and compete in the industry.
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You couldn't find nicer people. They tried to treat their people right.
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Now why did you have to go remind me of that? Of course they would have brought fans, but we have to be neutral.
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I have to deal with speculation all the time. But 10 years from now, I see a conference with 12-to-14 basketball-playing schools and at least 12 football-playing schools. We do have a strategic plan, and we'll follow it.
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We'll generate significant, significant revenue for the conference and the institutions that participate.