Thank you Mr. Ricks for the $10M!!

Thought they might name the new end zone for him but this is good too!

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:49 pm

Thought they might name the new end zone for him but this is good too!

“The Ricks Athletics Complex comprises the athletics-focused footprint of campus that includes Kidd Brewer Stadium, Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility, Appalachian Tennis Courts, Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium and Owens Field House. Sitting at the north end of Kidd Brewer Stadium, Owens Field House will soon be replaced with a new $38.2 million facility that will be a centerpiece of the growing athletics complex.”

I knew I saw a crane sitting on the track the other day. I was wondering what was going on.

I wonder what the "tamper free period" is when it comes to naming rights. Say I win the lotto tomorrow and want to donate $11M ASAP, how soon could I expect to get the "NO.2 Athletics Complex" up in the big, shiny black?

The Rock wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:08 am

I knew I saw a crane sitting on the track the other day. I was wondering what was going on.

I thought they were going to "lift" the track!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The new dorm that replaces Winkler could have your name on it OR you could endow the BEER BBrewer Major?

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Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:22 am

The Rock wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:08 am

I knew I saw a crane sitting on the track the other day. I was wondering what was going on.

I thought they were going to "lift" the track!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard they were going to remove some seating to expand the track a few more lanes.

SAVE the TRACK!!

NO.2 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:34 am

I wonder what the "tamper free period" is when it comes to naming rights. Say I win the lotto tomorrow and want to donate $11M ASAP, how soon could I expect to get the "NO.2 Athletics Complex" up in the big, shiny black?

Isn’t that the name of Georgia Southern’s facility?

Gonzo wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:16 am

NO.2 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:34 am

I wonder what the "tamper free period" is when it comes to naming rights. Say I win the lotto tomorrow and want to donate $11M ASAP, how soon could I expect to get the "NO.2 Athletics Complex" up in the big, shiny black?

Isn’t that the name of Georgia Southern’s facility?

NoLongerLurking wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:08 am

http://theappalachianonline.com/2018/07 ... -trustees/

I don't get it. It sounds like he was put on the BOT because he donated money. Is that the way it usually works?

NewApp wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:58 pm

NoLongerLurking wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:08 am

http://theappalachianonline.com/2018/07 ... -trustees/

I don't get it. It sounds like he was put on the BOT because he donated money. Is that the way it usually works?

In most cases yes....

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:52 am

NewApp wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:58 pm

NoLongerLurking wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:08 am

http://theappalachianonline.com/2018/07 ... -trustees/

I don't get it. It sounds like he was put on the BOT because he donated money. Is that the way it usually works?

In most cases yes....

That sux.
I somewhat agree with naming facilities after donors, however.

I have no problem whatsoever with his BOT appointment. I am still unclear about how he amassed his vast fortune, but since it appears privacy is his life's work, I assume he prefers it that way.

The Appalachian wrote: “All jokes aside, please pay attention. He had not been back to Boone, he sees a football game on and all of a sudden invests $10 million plus in the future of Appalachian State and each of you have that same opportunity in front of you every day,” Byers said.

Huge quote.