John, You are obviously someone who sees the altruistic value of giving to the University. For most, it isn't that easy. The best example of the value of football in bringing more service/money to the table is Mr. Twobits. He didn't even go to UF. He went to the Citadel. Yet, he did as much for UF as any alumnus ever.
UAA didn't win any games, but their practice facility, stadium, etc improvements sure have been instrumental in winning football. And, of course, winning football brings in more people like ourselves who then feel good/better about giving to the University. As Helen said, it takes money to make money. (I think it was Helen) Anyway, I suppose this is a dead horse and I could just stop beating it. Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Vega Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 8:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: 6/17 06:01 --- UF statues to honor Heisman winners [Crabbe] On Jun 17, 2010, at 6:32 PM, Oliver Barry wrote: If you believe so strongly they shouldn't erect those statues, I guess all your contributory dollars are/have been supporting the Law School? (more lawyers, that's what we really need! Again, just joking!!) Correct, although I give to the University as a whole and the Alumni Association (not the UAA or the Law School, directly). As part of the local alumni group, I have also created a program and raised money for need-based partial scholarships for local kids that are enrolling at UF. At any rate, your whole argument is moot. The donations came from private donors, not UAA. These are some rich guys who can do anything they want with their money. You are correct, and I had missed this point the first time around. -Zeb -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
