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- Thread starter max4buffs
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If PA is threating to withhold $$ to the University because of what goes on in the AD (even though PA doesn't donate to the AD?!?!), then Benson better really, really understand that athletics isn't just something to have on the side. Time to fully support the AD Benson!!!
Lt.Col.FrankSlade
Well-Known Member
Anschutz is very involved in sports. He was one of the co-founders of MLS. He was the owner/operator of the Colorado Rapids. He is invested in several soccer teams. He is also invested in multiple golf courses. Granted -- no specific ties to the University of Colorado - but he's done some work in athletics.
He is also very involved in Christian pursuits. He is often referred to as "Christian Billionaire Philip Anschutz". He was really big into Colorado's Amendment 2 which dealt with same sex relationships (if I remember correctly). He financed the "Foundation for a Better Life" which you've probably seen TV commercials for if you've watched any Buffs games this year.
Not saying that it validates the idea of him backing McCartney - but there are a few dots that can be strung together with him.
BlackNGold
Club Member
This is one on the stupidest posts ever on this board...Phil Anschutz has put years in and a lot of money into the Anschutz Medical Campus - this project is incredibly important to him and it is to be one of his greatest legacies. He is a quiet man and a pragmatist - he is not one to run around making threats or using his money to extort an outcome. You do a major disservice to the man painting him as a petty egotist...he is nothing like that. Anschutz will remain committed to the Medical Campus.
BlackNGold
Club Member
He also donates a lot of money to KU athletics...one thing you will see with him is "no strings attached".
UrbanaBuff
Member
Hmm, good point. Has anyone ever seen BCS and Max in the same thread at the same time?
GoBuffs08
Well-Known Member
Finally a voice of reason!
UrbanaBuff
Member
C'mon, does the medical center REALLY count for Boulder's campus? Its the "CU" system, but its a satellite for crying out loud. That's like UCLA taking pride in UC-San Diego building a new greenhouse.
Bienemy4life
Member
Agree w/ BnG. If P.A. had a say, it's more like -- I'm behind this guy and I'll throw in x $ to the AD + more money for the Med Center...A nice way to start a new regime with a new coach, conference, and cash in hand. Has anyone considered that P.A. talked to Mac and Mac said EB / Embree is my guy without me there? So support them Phil.
SuperiorBuff
Well-Known Member
If memory serves, the Anschutz donation was due to a family member, not sure how close, struggling with brain cancer or similar illness. While his donations to the medical campus have been extremely generous, I don't think he has had an interest in the other CU family of schools. I personally find it difficult to believe that he has any interest in the coaching search simply due to his very focused involvement in only the medical campus over the past 10 years.
Thats not a run on sentence my fellow C.U. Alum. It's called a paragraph.
par·a·graph (pr-grf)
n.
1. A distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line, consists of one or more sentences, and typically deals with a single thought or topic or quotes one speaker's continuous words.
2. A mark ( ¶ ) used to indicate where a new paragraph should begin or to serve as a reference mark.
3. A brief article, notice, or announcement, as in a newspaper.
tr.v. par·a·graphed, par·a·graph·ing, par·a·graphs
To divide or arrange into paragraphs.
Oh rly? In the vast history of college football two equally wealthy individuals imposing their will on an institution come to mind;
1. T Boone Pickens. Demanded and got his personal choice, Mike Gundy, hired as HFC at Oklahoma State. He had so much cash on the table that Les Miles was forced to accept Gundy as an assistant.
2. Phil Knight. Do you really believe the Ducks willing chose those uniforms?
They donated directly to the AD of their respective schools. The OP says Anschutz is threatening to withhold donations to the academic side if he does not get his choice as football HC. Can you see the difference or not? I sincerely hope so.
max4buffs
Well-Known Member
Take what you will from my posts and read into it anyway you want. I am not saying Anschutz is holding the University hostage. For all I know it could have been a ploy to ward off the "femnazis".
All I know is phone calls were made last night and CU has a new coach TODAY!
The committee met with Bohn last night and phone calls were made to the candidates informing them of the decision.
THIS I AM SURE OF. CU HAS A NEW FOOTBALL HEAD COACH AS OF TODAY!
All I know is phone calls were made last night and CU has a new coach TODAY!
The committee met with Bohn last night and phone calls were made to the candidates informing them of the decision.
THIS I AM SURE OF. CU HAS A NEW FOOTBALL HEAD COACH AS OF TODAY!
you are "MR_MB" on net buffs ... :lol:
http://www.netbuffs.com/message_board/football/2010/December/1/682459.php
Lt.Col.FrankSlade
Well-Known Member
You just don't know who it is. Is that correct?
then why not hold a presser this afternoon so this HC can get to work... there's a lot to do
I have mixed feelings too. I believe you should never go back because its usually never as good the 2nd time around. All things being equal, and they are not equal to 89-94, its still very difficult to capture lightning in a bottle twice.
I have concerns about Mac's age and his ability to relate to todays players I have no concerns about his skill as a coach. If the rumors of his decision to reassemble most of his past staffers (Simmons, Hank, et al.) are true then thats a bunch of old dudes but they were also very very good assistants. I think we would probably be a pretty damn good football team all said and done. With the age of the group comes the concern of who among them is young enough to be groomed into being the next HC. One rumor had Barnett returning as OC but that will never happen. Plug EB in instead and the excitement factor goes up. Problem is that EB would likely be off to a HC job somewhere else within 2 years.
To me the larger concerns are the difficulties created at the enrollment window, APR, and support by The President's and Chancellor's office.
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Lt.Col.FrankSlade
Well-Known Member
Actually T. Boone donates a lot of money to the academic side of OSU. He is big in the OSU Geology school. His most recent donation to OSU was a $100 million donation to the academic side. He's donated, in total, about $400 million to OSU. All but about $165 million has gone to the athletic department.
He is certainly in favor of Mike Gundy.
max4buffs
Well-Known Member
I'm not 100% sure so I don't want to say, but I am 100% positive that the New Head Coach was notified by Phone Last Night of the decision. That is what I said last night would happen and I have confirmed it today that phone calls were made last night. GUARANTEED.
fact. !!
So you don't know who it is and you don't know when it will be announced, but you're sure it is a done deal with someone, somewhere?
Come on, why even come here with that? Is your ego in need of a stroke that bad?
Lt.Col.FrankSlade
Well-Known Member
So is it an either/or proposition? How many coaches are in the pool of potential telephone call recipients?