WhoDatWarEagle 111 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I hope one day I am in a position to give 2,000,000 dollars back someone/something. But for now, enjoying the burrito I had for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidiAU 1,270 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Good grief - all the negativity on this thread. Go find an appropriate thread (there are tons now) to vent about a donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU-24 3,099 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, auburnphan said: Mark Richt just donated $1 million Saban donated $1 million for athletics facilities Taggert $1 million at FSU So again name the coach that has donated $2 mill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 36 minutes ago, AU-24 said: So again name the coach that has donated $2 mill? big deal about the number until one sees the percentage of the overall investment. The point is coaches often donate to University facilities, most of the time it goes unknown because that is not why they do it. It happens at all levels of college athletics, the price usually fits with their contract. Also, there are other reasons, but I am not gonna state those here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,426 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,433 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The news of the donation was great to hear yesterday. It's just as great today regardless of the outcome of the game. Some of the comments on here are simply tacky and uncalled for. Gus showing his commitment. Others showing theirs by their comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU-24 3,099 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 hours ago, auburnphan said: big deal about the number until one sees the percentage of the overall investment. The point is coaches often donate to University facilities, most of the time it goes unknown because that is not why they do it. It happens at all levels of college athletics, the price usually fits with their contract. Also, there are other reasons, but I am not gonna state those here. The point is I asked you what coach has donated $2 million to a football only facility? Still waiting for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Great move by Gus and shows who we have as a coach: a guy that will mostly represent the university with class, run a “clean” program, and promote that “family” vibe that we seem to cherish at AU. He’ll also be a 8-4/9-3 guy for the most part. But, with the exception of 2014, he’ll at least deliver an inept performance as HC early enough in the year that we can put to rest any thoughts of a championship and enjoy the rest of the fall watching our beloved above-average Tigers rack up those 8-9 wins. $7 million/year seems like a bargain for that kind of peace of mind! War Damn Gus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevon67 2,368 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 44 minutes ago, gr82be said: The news of the donation was great to hear yesterday. It's just as great today regardless of the outcome of the game. Some of the comments on here are simply tacky and uncalled for. Gus showing his commitment. Others showing theirs by their comments. deserves thumbs up.........fresh out so I give this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw 4 au 526 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Did someone get this in writing earlier?!? I kid, I kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I wonder what kind of football only facility we can get for 2 million. My guess is it will match the back of the jumbotron and stadium perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,685 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, AU80cruiser said: I wonder what kind of football only facility we can get for 2 million. Silverdome still looking for a buyer. This looks to be in line with what we want in facilities lately....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Sounds like a lot of people want to give to give money back? But I am sure we can count on them to make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthebiscuits 6,846 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Donation is a $2mil pledge over 5 years. While it's a lot of money, it is tax deductible and many rich folks use these kinds of things to dump money away from taxable income. Meanwhile, I think it's the least of our concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,125 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, passthebiscuits said: Donation is a $2mil pledge over 5 years. While it's a lot of money, it is tax deductible and many rich folks use these kinds of things to dump money away from taxable income. Meanwhile, I think it's the least of our concerns. This is true. It’s part of what I do for a living actually. However, typically they first set up a private or public foundation first which it does not appear they did. It’s very common to do it over a period of time as well. Usually there are parameters to meet at certain checkpoints to get the next sum of cash. Harbert Family did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 11 hours ago, AU80cruiser said: I wonder what kind of football only facility we can get for 2 million. My guess is it will match the back of the jumbotron and stadium perfectly. A 5,000 sf building, if we're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linayus 676 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I still think it's great. Gus has been pushing for it for years and was willing to throw his own money into it. I'd love to give back to Auburn myself, but I am in no position to do so at this point in my life. Maybe never. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc4aday 1,887 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 For the long term health of the football program, we need this facility asap. Regardless of who is the coach or not, the facility should not be based on who is or is not coaching. This and upgrades to JHS could put us back in the top 4 or 5 in the conference. Heck even Mizzou is spending big bucks on their facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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