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    Hmmmmmmmmm

    http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...ing-david-falk

    http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...orgetown-hoyas

    Just found these articles kind of interesting for all sorts of reasons. Kind of obvious where GTown stands vis a vis responding to the P-5 developments. The Big East is all in for the long haul.

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    Helps to have former players who are in the NBA and have strong ties back to their alma mater... That's why it's important to keep getting these guys back on campus and keep them involved.
    The artist formerly known as "the sitting MU coach for president"

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    Great to see construction is starting on this soon. G'Town badly needed a new practice facility.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MUBasketball View Post
    Great to see construction is starting on this soon. G'Town badly needed a new practice facility.
    They could use some new fans too. It's embarrassing how little support they get in this area when you look at how many undergrad, grad, and law school alumni live in the DC area. Most of them have money as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DCwarrior View Post
    They could use some new fans too. It's embarrassing how little support they get in this area when you look at how many undergrad, grad, and law school alumni live in the DC area. Most of them have money as well.
    I bet they'll brag your ear off about the sailing team though

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    Any idea if the Marquette NBA players have done anything similar?

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    Donate? No.
    "When March Madness spills into April.... that's the gravy!" - Homer Simpson

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Ganzer, "IWB" View Post
    Donate? No.
    This is a job for Bo Ellis. No, seriously. The Irritated One hinted that the Athletic Department may be bringing Bo on board in some "ambassador" capacity. He also stated that Bo is the glue that holds former players together, as he is the most highly thought of and respected former player. Seems like he would be a perfect fit as the face of an Athletic Department fundraising campaign targeted towards former players. Set a goal and have Bo start the campaign to get former players to meet it.

    Marquette clearly means a lot to most of these former players. Have Bo (who clearly loves Marquette) lead the charge to help them put their money where their collective mouths are.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MayorBeluga View Post
    This is a job for Bo Ellis. No, seriously. The Irritated One hinted that the Athletic Department may be bringing Bo on board in some "ambassador" capacity. He also stated that Bo is the glue that holds former players together, as he is the most highly thought of and respected former player. Seems like he would be a perfect fit as the face of an Athletic Department fundraising campaign targeted towards former players. Set a goal and have Bo start the campaign to get former players to meet it.

    Marquette clearly means a lot to most of these former players. Have Bo (who clearly loves Marquette) lead the charge to help them put their money where their collective mouths are.

    I agree with you completely here regarding Bo's role.

    But remember that in the world of charitable giving, the people who are Jeff Green's age are the exceptions. Look at the wealthiest Marquette basketball alum. He has two kids, just got remarried, and is on the downside of his career. Most people his age aren't reflective enough to think back on what made a difference and to donate a significant amount.

    And really how many Marquette alumni have gotten truly wealthy playing NBA basketball? Wade obviously with his $121M in career earnings. Wes Matthews at $25M. Steve Novak is at $12.4M. Anybody else earn 8 figures? Do you think either of the latter two are going to donate 5-10% of their career earnings at this point in their lives?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheSultan View Post
    I agree with you completely here regarding Bo's role.

    But remember that in the world of charitable giving, the people who are Jeff Green's age are the exceptions. Look at the wealthiest Marquette basketball alum. He has two kids, just got remarried, and is on the downside of his career. Most people his age aren't reflective enough to think back on what made a difference and to donate a significant amount.

    And really how many Marquette alumni have gotten truly wealthy playing NBA basketball? Wade obviously with his $121M in career earnings. Wes Matthews at $25M. Steve Novak is at $12.4M. Anybody else earn 8 figures? Do you think either of the latter two are going to donate 5-10% of their career earnings at this point in their lives?
    Doc Rivers just signed a $50 million extension.

    As for Wade. I read a few years back that he tithes. Does he still? Does any of that make its way into Marquette?

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