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Just trying to keep everyone informed on what is going on in the football world. Why is is so impossible for WSU and Beggs to atleast officially explore the option to see if the money is there?
Winthrop explores donor support for football
By Darin Gantt · The Herald
Updated 10/02/07 - 1:40 PM | Comment on this story
For years the question has simmered under the surface of the Winthrop athletic program, but the schools now ready to at least talk about football. Provided, of course, someone else is willing to pay for it.
Winthrop president Anthony DiGiorgio said Tuesday he’s ready to explore the issue of adding the big-ticket item to the athletic budget, but only if sufficient funding comes in from private donors.
In figures provided Tuesday, he estimated a need for $16.6 million in capital expenses (mostly for a new stadium), along with another $1.7 million in start-up costs (staffing and equipment) and approximately $2.4 million in annual operational costs (scholarships and coaching salaries).
“It’s not something we’re going to do on the cheap,” he said. “And it’s not something we’re going to go into hock for.”
By Darin Gantt · The Herald
Updated 10/02/07 - 1:40 PM | Comment on this story
For years the question has simmered under the surface of the Winthrop athletic program, but the schools now ready to at least talk about football. Provided, of course, someone else is willing to pay for it.
Winthrop president Anthony DiGiorgio said Tuesday he’s ready to explore the issue of adding the big-ticket item to the athletic budget, but only if sufficient funding comes in from private donors.
In figures provided Tuesday, he estimated a need for $16.6 million in capital expenses (mostly for a new stadium), along with another $1.7 million in start-up costs (staffing and equipment) and approximately $2.4 million in annual operational costs (scholarships and coaching salaries).
“It’s not something we’re going to do on the cheap,” he said. “And it’s not something we’re going to go into hock for.”
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