karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Nov 22, 2010 4:02pm
Paid for by Phil Knight and will include:
http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/25575555-41/football-center-project-building-program.csp
- Nine dedicated football position meeting rooms
- Two team video theaters Offense and defense strategy rooms
- Larger conference suite for the entire coaching staff.
- Players’ lounge
- Recruiting center to host prospective student-athletes
- Dedicated areas to accommodate professional scouts
- Media interview room
- Advanced video editing and distribution center
http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/25575555-41/football-center-project-building-program.csp
oberhaus
Posts: 868
Nov 22, 2010 4:05pm
I could pay for that too...just dont want to...... 
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j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 22, 2010 4:10pm
people trolling/hating on that story big time in the comments.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Nov 22, 2010 5:22pm
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sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 22, 2010 5:53pm
That's a lot of money to just get BLOWN out by Ohio State every year.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Nov 22, 2010 5:59pm
If I was a recruit and Oregon offered me...Id accept in a heartbeat after I saw those facilities
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 22, 2010 6:18pm
Oregon certainly has one hell of a recruiting tool with Phil knight.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Nov 23, 2010 9:30am
No kidding. Between him and T. Boone Pickins, college sports has two "owners", but sure what other teams across the country have such a luxury.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Nov 23, 2010 9:47am
They already have some kick ass facilities. Might as well stay ahead of the curve.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Nov 23, 2010 10:05am
I'm not sure if any of you have been in the Woody Hayes Center since it was renovated a few years ago, but I got to take a tour a few years back when I had a friend who worked there, and this sounds a lot like what The Woody is like inside.
tcarrier32
Posts: 1,497
Nov 23, 2010 2:38pm
krambman;572287 wrote:I'm not sure if any of you have been in the Woody Hayes Center since it was renovated a few years ago, but I got to take a tour a few years back when I had a friend who worked there, and this sounds a lot like what The Woody is like inside.
the WHAC is really nice, but if you ever saw the virtual tour of Oregons facilities (before this whole project was announced) i think its pretty easy to realize that Oregon kinda sets the curve.
[video=youtube;J1NyaTVUhFQ][/video]
theres a longer version out there i just cant find it.
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the_system
Posts: 465
Nov 23, 2010 7:55pm
Since Nebraska is getting ready to come to the Big 10, they should be added as having some HUGE pockets behind them.thedynasty1998;572265 wrote:No kidding. Between him and T. Boone Pickins, college sports has two "owners", but sure what other teams across the country have such a luxury.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/big12/2010-10-19-warren-buffett-nebraska-cornhuskers-cover_N.htm
They also have an assistant coach who is a billionaire and volunteers.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_wertheim/09/28/nebraska.asst/index.html?xid=si_topstories
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 23, 2010 8:34pm
Phil Knight is single handedly making Oregon more and more of a player in college football. I mean I realize they are currently in-line to play for the championship, but they appear to be pretty sustainable now (they look like they are here to stay).
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Fabio
Posts: 547
Nov 23, 2010 10:30pm
The article forgot to mention that the facility will come in green, yellow, black, "carbon", white, and throwback.
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Nov 23, 2010 10:44pm
Looks pretty sweet.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 24, 2010 2:35pm
Hb31187;571381 wrote:If I was a recruit and Oregon offered me...Id accept in a heartbeat after I saw those facilities
The only thing is you'd be in Oregon.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Nov 24, 2010 2:43pm
gerb131;574156 wrote:The only thing is you'd be in Oregon.
Which is bad? Have you ever been there?
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 24, 2010 3:02pm
enigmaax;574171 wrote:Which is bad? Have you ever been there?
Indeed I have a few times. Beautiful yes, isolated from most the population yes. 50hr flight to the east also a yes.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Nov 24, 2010 3:06pm
the_system;573113 wrote:Since Nebraska is getting ready to come to the Big 10, they should be added as having some HUGE pockets behind them.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/big12/2010-10-19-warren-buffett-nebraska-cornhuskers-cover_N.htm
They also have an assistant coach who is a billionaire and volunteers.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_wertheim/09/28/nebraska.asst/index.html?xid=si_topstories
Didn't know about Buffett, although article says if he is a donor he does it anonymously, which I don't believe he gives much because any time he gives money he tells everyone about it.
The volunteer coach is an awesome story!
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Nov 24, 2010 3:19pm
gerb131;574210 wrote:Indeed I have a few times. Beautiful yes, isolated from most the population yes. 50hr flight to the east also a yes.
Ha ha, I guess the long flight back east doesn't register with me because...well, why would you want to come back? Though I will say that Oregon is kind of stupid for the whole, it is illegal to pump your own gas thing.
Jughead
Posts: 1,261
Nov 24, 2010 3:50pm
Where is Oregon University?
I've heard of the University of Oregon, but Oregon University is new to me.
I've heard of the University of Oregon, but Oregon University is new to me.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 24, 2010 6:19pm
gerb131;574156 wrote:The only thing is you'd be in Oregon.
There are far worse places you could be.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 24, 2010 6:36pm
jordo212000;574517 wrote:There are far worse places you could be.
Boise or Blacksburg comes to mind.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Nov 24, 2010 8:16pm
Just look at where Oklahoma State and Oregon are now too because of their "owners". Oregon is running the Pac-10 and is probably going to continue running it and Oklahoma State has been on the rise and with a win Saturday they're in the Big 12 title. I'm tellin you guys Pickens and Knight have made their respective schools total forces
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 25, 2010 6:04pm
looks like a pretty sweet facility