Here is a link to the webpage for the new Sports Performance Center Campaign, including info on the matching offer from Ben Sutton and Bob McCreary. I hope that you will take a few minutes to look at the info.
My intention is not to rekindle longstanding debates about the leadership of the AD, what needs to be demonstrated on the field, or whether the current facilities “arms race” in college athletics is rational. I get that some of you will not give a dime until certain changes have been made. I completely get that. However, for those that are still open minded I would share my opinion that improving our winning percentage without upgrading our facilities will not lead to significant improvements in recruiting. Facilities upgrades will have to be part of the mix. Especially the weight room, but also the nutrition center and meeting areas. These are standard things that recruits are shown on campus visits that are very substandard at Wake. If you ever get a chance to talk to Coach Clawson about this topic you should. I know (mostly from second-hand info) this is a topic he is very passionate about.
My understanding is that funding for this project will not come from Sutton, McCreary etc alone. Smaller donors will have to come through as well. Some of you may have already contributed because the overall campaign appears to have gotten off to a solid start.
http://wakewill.wfu.edu/lets-roll
My intention is not to rekindle longstanding debates about the leadership of the AD, what needs to be demonstrated on the field, or whether the current facilities “arms race” in college athletics is rational. I get that some of you will not give a dime until certain changes have been made. I completely get that. However, for those that are still open minded I would share my opinion that improving our winning percentage without upgrading our facilities will not lead to significant improvements in recruiting. Facilities upgrades will have to be part of the mix. Especially the weight room, but also the nutrition center and meeting areas. These are standard things that recruits are shown on campus visits that are very substandard at Wake. If you ever get a chance to talk to Coach Clawson about this topic you should. I know (mostly from second-hand info) this is a topic he is very passionate about.
My understanding is that funding for this project will not come from Sutton, McCreary etc alone. Smaller donors will have to come through as well. Some of you may have already contributed because the overall campaign appears to have gotten off to a solid start.
http://wakewill.wfu.edu/lets-roll
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