Triple B Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,669 Reputation: 10,888 Days Won: 424 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, BDYZR said: I wonder if there was an announcement if more of our donors would step up? I told my wife that if she ever gets those numbers right we'll be donating a fair chunk to a stadium. So far she hasn't made enough to buy me a cold one at RayJay from her "winnings", at least not that I know of... I don't think those type donors need an announcement. They either reach out to the university or the university targets them to get ball rolling. I have to think that there has been a lot of reaching out from USF over the years, with not much luck. This reminds me of the expansion nonsense that just because we didn't hear anything from USF, they were just sitting around doing nothing about it ... which couldn't have been further from the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Bullnard_Shaw Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 55 Content Count: 6,740 Reputation: 1,743 Days Won: 17 Joined: 11/04/2012 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, UofMemphis said: it's because we want one, and can't have one... nope, Memphis does not have room on campus...as I've stated we have the 'Park Ave Campus' where other athletic fields are, but it's still 1 mile from the main campus, while the Liberty Bowl is only 2 miles away. so essentially Memphis would be paying 100 million to move to a stadium that's still a mile from campus. (link with pics) http://www.thebullspen.com/topic/110490-ocs/?do=findComment&comment=1522486 Ah I understand now, living vicariously. That's how I live my life too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Bullnard_Shaw Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 55 Content Count: 6,740 Reputation: 1,743 Days Won: 17 Joined: 11/04/2012 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, GaUSFBull said: Truth about what? Those club access/cup holder boys are the ones paying the most $$$ towards USF football RIGHT NOW. The truth that an OCS could very well be a $50-130 million dollar white elephant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS_BullsFan Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 15 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/12/2016 Share Posted January 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Triple B said: I don't think those type donors need an announcement. They either reach out to the university or the university targets them to get ball rolling. I have to think that there has been a lot of reaching out from USF over the years, with not much luck. Very true. My parents are good friends with the Mumas, my dad worked with Les for over 30 years. I know from talking to my dad about it a few times that Les has told him that they get specifically targeted with regards to donating. I know that for the college of business piece, it was a process that was a few years in the making. Then for the basketball center, they were targeted again specifically because of his love for basketball (and obviously being the former CEO of a fortune 500 company that is both an alumni and now a current Tampa area resident after his retirement as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofMemphis Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 8 Content Count: 298 Reputation: 59 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/30/2008 Share Posted January 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, George_Bullnard_Shaw said: The truth that an OCS could very well be a $50-130 million dollar white elephant. but give me an example of that...I can't think of one. the FL schools like UCF and USF have a built in advantage with MASSIVE student populations...a small athletic facilities fee could pay for a big chunk of it. I do like the idea of surveying season ticket holders, and getting the student body to vote on a football facility fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,669 Reputation: 10,888 Days Won: 424 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 hours ago, lotsofbull99 said: Build the Stadium! All kidding aside, if you want definitive proof that the foot stomping, "I want my ocs now!" bunch is wrong, look no further than this: 3 hours ago, lotsofbull99 said: Build the Stadium! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofMemphis Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 8 Content Count: 298 Reputation: 59 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/30/2008 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Triple B said: All kidding aside, if you want definitive proof that the foot stomping, "I want my ocs now!" bunch is wrong, look no further than this: if both sides are working to better USF, there is no wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,669 Reputation: 10,888 Days Won: 424 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, UofMemphis said: the FL schools like UCF and USF have a built in advantage with MASSIVE student populations...a small athletic facilities fee could pay for a big chunk of it. Screw that "small" fee stuff. If we build one now it should be 90% financed by the students .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,669 Reputation: 10,888 Days Won: 424 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, UofMemphis said: if both sides are working to better USF, there is no wrong... Trust me, if lob is on a side, it's wrong ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofMemphis Posted January 11, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 8 Content Count: 298 Reputation: 59 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/30/2008 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Triple B said: Screw that "small" fee stuff. If we build one now it should be 90% financed by the students .... not true...corporate naming rights, and high dollar seats pay for a LOT. TDECU paid 15 million over 10 years for the naming rights to Houston's stadium...plus luxury seat licenses and skybox licenses. and over 1.2 million in rent per year you don't have to pay. Edited January 11, 2017 by UofMemphis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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