[BJWilliams]

Interesting. Has Jr. ever given an explanation behind this line of thinking? BJ, maybe it's time for another PM...

Jon covered it pretty well and as PH said...its common knowledge already

[Purple Haize]

So, what happens if/when the money dries up from LU Online?

We channel our inner crown prince of Dubai?

[adam42381]

Interesting. Has Jr. ever given an explanation behind this line of thinking? BJ, maybe it's time for another PM...

Jon covered it pretty well and as PH said...its common knowledge already

Agreed. I just disagree with the idea that private donation is something to avoid.

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[Purple Haize]

But if the premise is true you can't really disagree with it

[JK37]

But if the premise is true you can't really disagree with it

Sheesh, do we sound that arrogant? Haha!

A man I look up to, often said to me: "how is it cocky if you're right and you know it?" His wife often disagreed.

[olldflame]

Not to mention, in the context of Liberty specifically, the highest levels of administration expressly dislike private development. So, not sure the acquisition of monetary donations in the future is of any consequence or motivation.

Is this something that's common knowledge? Do you have a source? I'm curious because I've never read/heard this before.

Completely true. Jr doesn't like big monetary donations because he feels like it gives the donor a seat at the table. He doesn't like anyone having control other than himself (see: new logo). He believes that the Harvards and Yales and Baylors lost their way religiously because they allowed donors a seat at the table to influence how they did things.

His dad on the other hand welcomed them, with mixed results. I have never heard any indication that Art Williams attached any strings to his generosity. The same cannot be said of others.

While it is of little significance when compared with maintaining the universities mission and avoiding the path of the Harvards and Yales of the world, giving doners a seat at the table IMHO had a disastrous effect on our basketball program. Even though those days are long past, for some reason it has never really recovered.

[Purple Haize]

But if the premise is true you can't really disagree with it

Sheesh, do we sound that arrogant? Haha!

A man I look up to, often said to me: "how is it cocky if you're right and you know it?" His wife often disagreed.

She disagrees with me often

[PAmedic]

oh this is getting good.

this is why I like it when SJ posts.

looking forward to a response

[Purple Haize]

oh this is getting good.

this is why I like it when SJ posts.

looking forward to a response

It would just go over your head........