Guest SittingBull Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, BulledOver said: ?? "IMAGE"...Wonder if the delay might have something to do with this "Pandemic"? University just finishes a medical school complex along with some other projects prior to the C plague sneaking into the US. It's widely reported that their were pay cuts and cut backs in athletics. Lot's of folks out of work. Many unknowns taking place in the Gov and Country due to the regime change. So, do you think the top dogs of the university and trustee's might be a bit gun shy to break ground on a $10-15-20-40 mil project?? Do you think they may not want the bad press or worse.....Get Cancelled!! (Ha..had to do that) "Optics"? all about Optics. Of course the opposite tack could be done...Jobs Jobs Jobs...big project coming to Tampa!! Yea!! USF...yada yada... Just wondering about this... Never know?? Why would any of that matter, as the money was donated for that specific purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulledOver Posted February 9, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 58 Content Count: 3,576 Reputation: 858 Days Won: 6 Joined: 08/07/2017 Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, SittingBull said: Why would any of that matter, as the money was donated for that specific purpose? Agree but, donated money vs lay off's and cut backs. That's why I'm thinking "optics" -"image"?? They know and we know that donations have come in from outside sources but, the public may view it differently. plus the media just loves to crucify someone-anyone anymore. Interestingly, Appalachian State is on a building spree. Their stadium will soon expand to 30,000 people, new athletics buildings, etc. their doing it with donations in hand and on-going along with debt service. ECU has also been on a building spree enhancing their stadium. Bet if we had a stadium we too could enhance ours.....(kiddin!) Anyway, seems USF has been at the $20mil collected number for a long time. If we need $40mil you and I may be very very old before a ribbon is ever cut...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandBull Posted February 9, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted February 9, 2021 54 minutes ago, BulledOver said: Agree but, donated money vs lay off's and cut backs. That's why I'm thinking "optics" -"image"?? They know and we know that donations have come in from outside sources but, the public may view it differently. plus the media just loves to crucify someone-anyone anymore. Interestingly, Appalachian State is on a building spree. Their stadium will soon expand to 30,000 people, new athletics buildings, etc. their doing it with donations in hand and on-going along with debt service. ECU has also been on a building spree enhancing their stadium. Bet if we had a stadium we too could enhance ours.....(kiddin!) Anyway, seems USF has been at the $20mil collected number for a long time. If we need $40mil you and I may be very very old before a ribbon is ever cut...... I am more worried about the optics of being a terrible football team...build the **** thing...let’s get on with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SittingBull Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, BulledOver said: Agree but, donated money vs lay off's and cut backs. That's why I'm thinking "optics" -"image"?? They know and we know that donations have come in from outside sources but, the public may view it differently. plus the media just loves to crucify someone-anyone anymore. Interestingly, Appalachian State is on a building spree. Their stadium will soon expand to 30,000 people, new athletics buildings, etc. their doing it with donations in hand and on-going along with debt service. ECU has also been on a building spree enhancing their stadium. Bet if we had a stadium we too could enhance ours.....(kiddin!) Anyway, seems USF has been at the $20mil collected number for a long time. If we need $40mil you and I may be very very old before a ribbon is ever cut...... Building is good, it provides jobs to the construction industry, lowering the unemployed rate. IMO, it’s poor management to sit on funds that were donated for a specific purpose (unless they can legally be used for other things). Construction costs tend to rise as the economy improves. Edited February 9, 2021 by SittingBull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulledOver Posted February 10, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 58 Content Count: 3,576 Reputation: 858 Days Won: 6 Joined: 08/07/2017 Share Posted February 10, 2021 16 hours ago, SittingBull said: Building is good, it provides jobs to the construction industry, lowering the unemployed rate. IMO, it’s poor management to sit on funds that were donated for a specific purpose (unless they can legally be used for other things). Construction costs tend to rise as the economy improves. True True...guess time will tell 17 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said: I am more worried about the optics of being a terrible football team...build the **** thing...let’s get on with it. Well I'm giving you a good atta boy arrow on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjef4844 Posted February 10, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 1 Content Count: 424 Reputation: 40 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/26/2005 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Any insights into what the delay in announcing a formal ground breaking date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Toro_86 Posted February 10, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 176 Content Count: 8,612 Reputation: 2,661 Days Won: 28 Joined: 12/14/2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 35 minutes ago, bjef4844 said: Any insights into what the delay in announcing a formal ground breaking date? Waiting on the results of the 4th feasibility study 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandBull Posted February 10, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted February 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, El_Toro_86 said: Waiting on the results of the 4th feasibility study Which can be found in the coloring book section of your local pharmacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted February 11, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,097 Reputation: 4,614 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Don't knock feasibility studies until you have done it four times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted February 11, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, bjef4844 said: Any insights into what the delay in announcing a formal ground breaking date? There are two parts to the building, the IPF and the offices. We don't have enough for both right now. The IPF is nice for the players, the offices are nice for the people who decide what and when we build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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