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http://www.theleafchronicle.com/app...CLUSIVE-UC-touts-Nippert-overhaul-bid-woo-ACC
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The University of Cincinnati is about to spend its first $2 million on design for a new pavilion at Nippert Stadium, a project it’s actively pitching as it tries to win entry to a different athletic conference.
In January, UC sent a video description of the $70 million project to all of the Atlantic Coast Conference presidents, the latest sign that it’s still campaigning for a spot in that league.
“Located in the heart of our campus, Nippert shines as one of the nation’s oldest college football venues,” UC President Santa Ono wrote. “I invite you to watch the enclosed DVD to learn more about our exciting plans.”
Ono also continues to participate actively in planning for a new television contract for the Big East Conference, according to emails obtained by The Enquirer through the Ohio Open Records Act.
After announced defections from seven basketball-playing schools, plus Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Louisville, Notre Dame and Rutgers, the Big East is struggling to remain a viable part of the nation’s big-time sports stratosphere.
UC has been pitching itself as a potential ACC member since last fall. It earns only $6.7 million a year from its Big East television contract but could double or triple that take in the ACC.
As part of the process of selling UC to ACC member schools, Ono sent also sent holiday cards to each of the ACC presidents.
UC’s governing trustees will vote today on the design money for Nippert Stadium. The renovation is a key part of the plan, allowing UC athletics to generate millions of dollars that it could reinvest in scholarships and facilities.
The project details include:
• Cost: $70 million to $75 million
• Scope: Adding about 1,200 box seats, 44 loge boxes and 28 private suites
• Timing: Completion targeted for August 2015
• Funding: UC would borrow the money and pay the bonds using private gifts and ticket revenue from the athletic department. Officials have said no general tuition funds will be used.
Here's the text:
The University of Cincinnati is about to spend its first $2 million on design for a new pavilion at Nippert Stadium, a project it’s actively pitching as it tries to win entry to a different athletic conference.
In January, UC sent a video description of the $70 million project to all of the Atlantic Coast Conference presidents, the latest sign that it’s still campaigning for a spot in that league.
“Located in the heart of our campus, Nippert shines as one of the nation’s oldest college football venues,” UC President Santa Ono wrote. “I invite you to watch the enclosed DVD to learn more about our exciting plans.”
Ono also continues to participate actively in planning for a new television contract for the Big East Conference, according to emails obtained by The Enquirer through the Ohio Open Records Act.
After announced defections from seven basketball-playing schools, plus Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Louisville, Notre Dame and Rutgers, the Big East is struggling to remain a viable part of the nation’s big-time sports stratosphere.
UC has been pitching itself as a potential ACC member since last fall. It earns only $6.7 million a year from its Big East television contract but could double or triple that take in the ACC.
As part of the process of selling UC to ACC member schools, Ono sent also sent holiday cards to each of the ACC presidents.
UC’s governing trustees will vote today on the design money for Nippert Stadium. The renovation is a key part of the plan, allowing UC athletics to generate millions of dollars that it could reinvest in scholarships and facilities.
The project details include:
• Cost: $70 million to $75 million
• Scope: Adding about 1,200 box seats, 44 loge boxes and 28 private suites
• Timing: Completion targeted for August 2015
• Funding: UC would borrow the money and pay the bonds using private gifts and ticket revenue from the athletic department. Officials have said no general tuition funds will be used.
