Largest cash gift for bb practice facility

[Clockshop]

he's close : http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122911aab.html

"With this pledge from the Werths, nearly half of the approximately $30 million project cost has now been committed, all through private sources."

 

[epark88]

How much did Burton put up again? This is great news all around.

Burton donated $3M.

Cheapskate ...

 

[Fishy]

if true, as someone pointed out, that we have about $16 million so far, wouldn't it also be time to talk to the NBA alums and see if they can pony up some $$? i recall JC saying he'd never ask them to contribute, but other big NBA stars have for their alma maters, so why not UCONN alums?

I've heard that Calhoun is firm on that stance - I think I agree with him.

The players have done their part and now it's time for the supporters of the program to do theirs'.

 

[Waquoit]

Paul Pendergast deserves 'thank you' somewhere in here.

Credit where credit is due. This is a world class deal. Now I can't say all he's done to date is the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

[mets1090]

I've heard that Calhoun is firm on that stance - I think I agree with him.

The players have done their part and now it's time for the supporters of the program to do theirs'.

I agree with not asking them but I don't think UConn should refuse their money if they offer it.

 

[Fishy]

I agree with that, too...

 

[UCweCONN]

I remember a while back that Ray Allen said he would help to get the new practice facility built but that the burden would not come from UCONN alum NBA players. I think it would be great if some could contribute. Maybe Andrew Bynum? The greatest Husky of all (tongue in cheek). If all else fails they can always do a fundraiser during women's games on CPTV....... Thanks Werth family for your generous gift.

if true, as someone pointed out, that we have about $16 million so far, wouldn't it also be time to talk to the NBA alums and see if they can pony up some $$? i recall JC saying he'd never ask them to contribute, but other big NBA stars have for their alma maters, so why not UCONN alums?

 

[Palatine]

I've heard that Calhoun is firm on that stance - I think I agree with him.

The players have done their part and now it's time for the supporters of the program to do theirs'.

Personally, I find that absurd. Is in effect saying they can't donate to their alma mater? Do I have that straight? How does this make sense?

It would be one thing if he said that he wouldn't strong arm them. That they had already done enough. But if they want to be part his advice is not to be? Whhaaa?

 

[mets1090]

I agree with that, too...

You agree with me or you agree with refusing to accept their money?

 

[61cygni]

Thank you Werth family!

 

[Fishy]

You agree with me or you agree with refusing to accept their money?

I'm agreeable.

I agree with whatever you agreed with and agree with whatever addendum you added to your agreement of my agreement. Let's just agree to agree.

 

[ctchamps]

I'm agreeable.

I agree with whatever you agreed with and agree with whatever addendum you added to your agreement of my agreement. Let's just agree to agree.

I would consider this an egregious use of agree. Wouldn't you agree?

 

[nimzovich]

I would consider this an egregious use of agree. Wouldn't you agree?

he already confessed. time to stop giving him the third agree

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Why do people have to agree all the time? It always just ends up derailing the thread.

 

[Rico444]

I'm agreeable.

I agree with whatever you agreed with and agree with whatever addendum you added to your agreement of my agreement. Let's just agree to agree.

I disagree.

 

[uconnsouth]

Praise the Lord !!!

 

[ctchamps]

he already confessed. time to stop giving him the third agree

Brilliant!!!!! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

 

[MattMang23]

This is awesome news! Thank you Werth family. Now let's get this thing built.

 

[Brochacho]

What he said.

 

[huskyniner]

UConn is constantly pestering newly graduated students for money before they even get jobs, why can't we ask millionaire sports athletes to fork over some dough?

 

[DieHardHusky]

Name the facility after them now?

 

[mets1090]

They can of course name it whatever they want but it would really be cool if the Werth family insisted it be named after JC.

 

[B1GEast]

The master plan for the facility is listed, but not hyperlinked on populous.com, formerly hok sports. Hopefully we will see a real design in the new year

http://portfolio.populous.com/projects/collegiate/index.html

 

[Ts5034]

They can of course name it whatever they want but it would really be cool if the Werth family insisted it be named after JC.

This is how ive felt for a long time. I think it was cool how St Johns renamed their arena after Lou Carnesecca but obviously that cant happen at Uconn. I just think after what jim Calhoun has accomplished he deserves a lot more than just naming the court after him. This practice facility will be here for a long time and most likely be the central location for everything involved with Uconn basketball. The facility needs to be named agter Calhoun

 

[ZooCougar]

Name the Court after Calhoun. Name the complex after the Werths.