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They should name Ryan Field after them in thanks.
I take that to mean a Wrigley-like redevelopment process to occur in phases, probably with the stadium remaining open for each football season during the process, but who knows at this point.No details, but a "multi-year construction process" for Ryan Field. Sounds like no time soon.
I take that to mean a Wrigley-like redevelopment process to occur in phases, probably with the stadium remaining open for each football season during the process, but who knows at this point.
Like what? You're aware, of course, that NU has an endowment fund that approaches 10 billion dollars.There are better ways to spend half a billion dollars
Like what? You're aware, of course, that NU has an endowment fund that approaches 10 billion dollars.
There are better ways to spend half a billion dollars
Could probably build an entirely new stadium from scratch for half a billion dollars.Like what? You're aware, of course, that NU has an endowment fund that approaches 10 billion dollars.
Yes, but as noted not all the money is going to this project. Undoubtedly it will constitute the lead gift, but other donors will be recruited for the stadium.Could probably build an entirely new stadium from scratch for half a billion dollars.
Isn't the giant endowment even less of a reason to give $500M to NU athletics? What's the point other than as a vanity project for Mr Ryan?Like what? You're aware, of course, that NU has an endowment fund that approaches 10 billion dollars.
Big donors often like to have their names attached. It’s a brand new thing that just started happening, so it can be a bit surprising. I’m frankly shocked that some wealthy people kind of use money to keep score. There are so few examples of that happening.Isn't the giant endowment even less of a reason to give $500M to NU athletics? What's the point other than as a vanity project for Mr Ryan?
Yay economics. I started targeting my gifts to the Econ department, and the thank you notes came back so fast the ink was still wetI just got an email from Morty. Check your inbox.
$480 million is designated for lots of things — mostly Med program, +Kellogg, +microeconomics (?), + the lead gift in stadium redevelopment.
Kind of like how Hank and Tommie Aaron combined for 768 career MLB home runs.This also means that between the Ryan family and myself, we have given MORE THAN $480 MILLION to NU.
I think I have mentioned before how many total points John Shurna and I scoredKind of like how Hank and Tommie Aaron combined for 768 career MLB home runs.
Things happening before means we shouldn't ever criticize themBig donors often like to have their names attached. It’s a brand new thing that just started happening, so it can be a bit surprising. I’m frankly shocked that some wealthy people kind of use money to keep score. There are so few examples of that happening.
There are better ways to spend half a billion dollars
We should name at least a yard line after you. Maybe the 56 yard line.This also means that between the Ryan family and myself, we have given MORE THAN $480 MILLION to NU.
I am genuinely happy to discuss with you the massive transfer of wealth to the top fraction of the top 1%, which has only been massively accelerating of late. I am also happy to discuss the societal ramifications of that too, if your interest in those topics are genuine.Things happening before means we shouldn't ever criticize them
I was thinking about perhaps the Alan Smithee Memorial urinal in the newly improved men’s roomWe should name at least a yard line after you. Maybe the 56 yard line.
I don’t do it for the glory. I do it for the kids. I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.We should name at least a yard line after you. Maybe the 56 yard line.
Yeah, give it to me.There are better ways to spend half a billion dollars
Fantastic leaps in logic. I'm gonna play along with your game and say that by you criticizing my criticism of Mr Ryan's ostentatious vanity project, that you believe the uber wealthy are always above reproach and should never be publicly disparaged in how they spend their money.Yep, feels like the first time in the history of mankind that money isn't going to the most important thing.
Give me a break, man. If money always was spent wisely and went to where it should go, there would be no poverty or hunger.
Not sure what fantasy world you are living in or even what point you are trying to make. Are you saying NU should just accept they have an old and outdated stadium? Should we be pushing other schools to not update their stadiums and facilities either? Should we even have a football program? Cause, let's be honest, putting a ton of money towards a football program really isn't that great of a way to spend money in the grand scheme of things...
Great, start a topic on the rant board and I'll see you thereI am genuinely happy to discuss with you the massive transfer of wealth to the top fraction of the top 1%, which has only been massively accelerating of late. I am also happy to discuss the societal ramifications of that too, if your interest in those topics are genuine.
Wait.... you better save your money for the plagiarism lawsuit.I don’t do it for the glory. I do it for the kids. I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Yep, that’s almost exactly what he said, except for the last 43 word sentence, if you consider gonna one word.Fantastic leaps in logic. I'm gonna play along with your game and say that by you criticizing my criticism of Mr Ryan's ostentatious vanity project, that you believe the uber wealthy are always above reproach and should never be publicly disparaged in how they spend their money.