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Post by twobits on Jul 2, 2015 8:27:37 GMT -8
Today's story in the UT implied that since KL is receiving his max contract, he might be sending part of it towards SDSU. But with the soon to be completed JAM Center, are there any facilities/projects that are still needed for basketball success? It seems that the major needs are more like on-going budgetary issues such as coaches salary, stipends, and charter flights...stuff that a big donation usually doesn't go towards (but maybe I'm wrong about that?).
Seems to me that big donations usually go towards something physical that the donator's name can go on. But given Kawhi's humble nature, maybe that isn't important to him.
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Post by pbnative on Jul 2, 2015 9:09:57 GMT -8
Basketball endowment for scholarships would be a good place to start.
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Post by vision on Jul 2, 2015 9:23:18 GMT -8
general fund!
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 2, 2015 9:24:17 GMT -8
Today's story in the UT implied that since KL is receiving his max contract, he might be sending part of it towards SDSU. But with the soon to be completed JAM Center, are there any facilities/projects that are still needed for basketball success? It seems that the major needs are more like on-going budgetary issues such as coaches salary, stipends, and charter flights...stuff that a big donation usually doesn't go towards (but maybe I'm wrong about that?). Seems to me that big donations usually go towards something physical that the donator's name can go on. But given Kawhi's humble nature, maybe that isn't important to him. There are still areas within the JAM center that Kawhi can put his name on, so definitely expect to see that within the near future. There's definitely still money to be collected when it comes to the JAM center - it's funded, not paid for.
There's also the Fowler expansion, which is critical not only to football but many sports. Plus, I doubt there's a sport at SDSU that couldn't have some aspect of their facilities improved.
Do agree that after capital investments its basically keeping the operating costs in the black. We're scrambling to even get close to breakeven with the rising cost of scholarships and stipends, so ANY donation to ANY area is critical. Endowments are important (I don't think there's enough emphasis on this at SDSU) - some schools like USC have every football scholarship endowed, which is a huge advantage. Could you imagine a scenario where we don't have to worry about funding scholarships for basketball because they're covered?
Travel is also critical - more charter flights for hoops. Albeit not "necessary", and more of a luxury, Gonzaga's milked that luxury into a huge recruiting advantage, and spiked their recruiting budget to where chasing guys like Sabonis is a reality.
Bottom line - it all goes into the same, big pot, so providing the athletic dept. with the financial resources, no matter where it's invested, it critical to survival. It doesn't stop with ticket sales, that's for sure.
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Post by aztecwin on Jul 2, 2015 9:28:44 GMT -8
Basketball endowment for scholarships would be a good place to start. I second that. I often wonder how we could set up a way to get away from the "hand to mouth" way we have to operate. |
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Post by myownwords on Jul 2, 2015 9:40:07 GMT -8
Seriously? Are we now going to try to guilt KL into an SDSU gift? I enjoyed the article, but did not appreciate the author's not-too-subtle attempt at a heavy handed suggestion. It is HIS money.
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Post by aztecs76 on Jul 2, 2015 9:41:51 GMT -8
....a very large and expansive trophy case....
Go Aztec's...!!!
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Post by sdcoug on Jul 2, 2015 9:46:16 GMT -8
Seriously? Are we now going to try to guilt KL into an SDSU gift? I enjoyed the article, but did not appreciate the author's not-too-subtle attempt at a heavy handed suggestion. It is HIS money. They're not "guilting" KL into anything. He's been involved with the athletic dept long before this article came out, and I'm sure all parties involved in the article know that as well. |
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Post by myownwords on Jul 2, 2015 9:58:28 GMT -8
Seriously? Are we now going to try to guilt KL into an SDSU gift? I enjoyed the article, but did not appreciate the author's not-too-subtle attempt at a heavy handed suggestion. It is HIS money. They're not "guilting" KL into anything. He's been involved with the athletic dept long before this article came out, and I'm sure all parties involved in the article know that as well. Maybe, maybe not. |
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Post by MarshallU on Jul 2, 2015 10:12:50 GMT -8
love people that spend other people's money.
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Post by aztecfred on Jul 2, 2015 11:12:44 GMT -8
love people that spend other people's money. Amen! |
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Post by dlangford9 on Jul 2, 2015 11:19:19 GMT -8
love people that spend other people's money. Dude, relax. Do you think all the big schools have multiple billions of dollars in endowments because they never expect their successful graduates to return dollars when they cash in? Obviously, it's the individual's money and they can do what ever they want. Besides, I didn't see anyone on here quoting specific figures (that WOULD be out of line). |
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Post by pbbroker on Jul 2, 2015 11:38:13 GMT -8
A new Bentley for Castleberry!
Castleberry is SDSU's newest millionaire!
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Post by standiego on Jul 2, 2015 12:41:29 GMT -8
Would not mind IF he is giving back to SDSU , some extra money would go to assistant coaches , similar to Coach Hutson who recruited K.L. , scholarship/stipend fund or any items K. L felt was needed . Even a big picture of K. L. with all the coaches , to have in the JAM Center . Also would not hurt to have some money there , just in case something was not included on the JAM list .
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Post by longtimesdsufan on Jul 2, 2015 13:29:26 GMT -8
I would rather see him win the league MVP than give money. His success helps the program more than money (the point of the article)
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Post by myownwords on Jul 4, 2015 9:29:09 GMT -8
I would rather see him win the league MVP than give money. His success helps the program more than money (the point of the article) I disagree. When his very last comment in the article stabs at that angle, then it's hardly the point of the article. He apparently threw that in to cover his butt. If he were truly behind his throw-away line, he'd have made it earlier and with examples. Just my opinion of course. |
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Post by MarshallU on Jul 5, 2015 19:31:16 GMT -8
love people that spend other people's money. Dude, relax. Do you think all the big schools have multiple billions of dollars in endowments because they never expect their successful graduates to return dollars when they cash in? Obviously, it's the individual's money and they can do what ever they want. Besides, I didn't see anyone on here quoting specific figures (that WOULD be out of line). ohhhh well since a specific dollar amount wasn't quoted, TOTALLY different story... carry on then. |
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