huskersurfer Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 i just read the story and it didnt say anything about him committing just that he thought that the Oregon facilities were the best that he had ever seen, and that they are definately in his top three. i find it hard to believe that Oregon's facilities are better than NU's so who knows. what to think about this kid. maybe he thinks that the Gawd Awful uni's that Oregon sports are cool Oregons facilities are not better than Nebraska's, but by no means are Nebraska's head'n'shoulders above everyone elses anymore. They have all caught up. Granted Nebraska is still in the top Ten and probably always will be but, Oregon's facilites are pretty cool, as is the stadium, small but pretty impressive. Plus they have culture out here, you say culture aroud lincoln and eveyone thinks you are talking about something having to do with cows. Have any of you guys actually seen Oregon's facilities? I played football at Northwestern (Big Ten), and have visited Oregon's campus. I can say they are at least on par with NU's, if not better. Phil Knight (founded of Nike) sinks millions and millions of dollars into their athletic program. In Oregon's locker room, each player has his own recliner and flat-screen TV for watching game film. The entrance to the football complex looks like the lobby at the Waldorf-Astoria, complete with a waterfall. In addition, all of their equipment is top-of-the-line Nike gear. Because Oregon is one of the few schools in the nation with Nike "Experimental Status," Nike debuts all of their football equipment prototypes at Oregon. For example, Nike developed a cooling/heating system within a player's shoulder pads. On the sideline, the players would hook an hose into their pads and cool/hot air would filter through a system in their pads and regulate their body temperature. I can understand why kids would choose Oregon if they put a lot of weighting into a school's facilities when deciding. NU does have amazing football facilities, but I don't think any program can match the "wow" factor of Oregon. I have always heard the same thing about Phil Knight and Oregon. Oregon is supposed to have the best facilities in the country. I live in PAC 10 country and everyone talks about how Knight gives a lot of money to the athletic department to make sure the facilities the best. People who visit Oregon are nothing but amazed when they see their facilities. But, I have never seen them myself. Quote Link to comment
BigRedfxtoy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 i just read the story and it didnt say anything about him committing just that he thought that the Oregon facilities were the best that he had ever seen, and that they are definately in his top three. i find it hard to believe that Oregon's facilities are better than NU's so who knows. what to think about this kid. maybe he thinks that the Gawd Awful uni's that Oregon sports are cool Oregons facilities are not better than Nebraska's, but by no means are Nebraska's head'n'shoulders above everyone elses anymore. They have all caught up. Granted Nebraska is still in the top Ten and probably always will be but, Oregon's facilites are pretty cool, as is the stadium, small but pretty impressive. Plus they have culture out here, you say culture aroud lincoln and eveyone thinks you are talking about something having to do with cows. I live in Oregon and Phil Knight sinks money into that program in a scary way. It is not millions and millions, try hundreds of millions. They are funded like a elephant eats. (constantly, and pentiful) I always wonder where they spend 100 mill, 69 mill, 58mill and i think 130 mill. I'm not completely sure of the amounts but it is close. It is crazy.... Phil owns U of O. I think he sits in his lounge chair and laughs at every game saying.... "can you believe I make them wear those crap uniforms"? Have any of you guys actually seen Oregon's facilities? I played football at Northwestern (Big Ten), and have visited Oregon's campus. I can say they are at least on par with NU's, if not better. Phil Knight (founded of Nike) sinks millions and millions of dollars into their athletic program. In Oregon's locker room, each player has his own recliner and flat-screen TV for watching game film. The entrance to the football complex looks like the lobby at the Waldorf-Astoria, complete with a waterfall. In addition, all of their equipment is top-of-the-line Nike gear. Because Oregon is one of the few schools in the nation with Nike "Experimental Status," Nike debuts all of their football equipment prototypes at Oregon. For example, Nike developed a cooling/heating system within a player's shoulder pads. On the sideline, the players would hook an hose into their pads and cool/hot air would filter through a system in their pads and regulate their body temperature. I can understand why kids would choose Oregon if they put a lot of weighting into a school's facilities when deciding. NU does have amazing football facilities, but I don't think any program can match the "wow" factor of Oregon. I have always heard the same thing about Phil Knight and Oregon. Oregon is supposed to have the best facilities in the country. I live in PAC 10 country and everyone talks about how Knight gives a lot of money to the athletic department to make sure the facilities the best. People who visit Oregon are nothing but amazed when they see their facilities. But, I have never seen them myself. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Quote Link to comment
Deafy1289 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Maybe when buffet dies UNL will be at the bottom of the will. 1Bil but then it would probly go to the education Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 naw, buffet has already stated the only one he would trust to handle his estate would be Bill Gates. betting he doesn't have a clue about college football at NU. Quote Link to comment
ssfranny Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Uhhhh we have the #3 richest person on the planet living in Omaha Warren Buffett. Makes Phil Knight look like chump change.....and hes a huge Husker fan Quote Link to comment
DeathCultArmaggedon Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Uhhhh we have the #3 richest person on the planet living in Omaha Warren Buffett. Makes Phil Knight look like chump change.....and hes a huge Husker fan I highly doubt Warren Buffet will leave much to Nebraska football. His donations are much more focused on charity organizations. He only left a very small percentage to even his own kids. Having said that, there were rumors that he paid a significant sum to get Callahan fired, so I don't know... Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Uhhhh we have the #3 richest person on the planet living in Omaha Warren Buffett. Makes Phil Knight look like chump change.....and hes a huge Husker fan I highly doubt Warren Buffet will leave much to Nebraska football. His donations are much more focused on charity organizations. He only left a very small percentage to even his own kids. Having said that, there were rumors that he paid a significant sum to get Callahan fired, so I don't know... Unless I missed something these past few days, Buffet aint dead yet so how do we know how much he left for his kids? Quote Link to comment
father5 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Uhhhh we have the #3 richest person on the planet living in Omaha Warren Buffett. Makes Phil Knight look like chump change.....and hes a huge Husker fan I highly doubt Warren Buffet will leave much to Nebraska football. His donations are much more focused on charity organizations. He only left a very small percentage to even his own kids. Having said that, there were rumors that he paid a significant sum to get Callahan fired, so I don't know... Unless I missed something these past few days, Buffet aint dead yet so how do we know how much he left for his kids? He made it public a few years ago that something like 95% of his estate is being given to the Gates Foundation. Quote Link to comment
kstatehater Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 He made it public a few years ago that something like 95% of his estate is being given to the Gates Foundation. I believe the exact number was 83% to the Gates Foundation. Who know's if he will leave any to the athletic department, although I'm sure he will leave a good chunk to the University. Quick math whats 4% of 53 BILLION dollars? Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We got off topic but Buffet has stated many times that he isn't leaving his kids anything. Not to worry because when their mother died a couple years ago they got over $300 million each. I do hope Buffet leaves something to the university. Back to James: I hope he chooses Nebraska but having Okafor at least gives the class one good RB. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 1,720,000,000 or 1.72 billion. Quote Link to comment
Huskerballz Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 1,720,000,000 or 1.72 billion. Not too shabby..... Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 If only Nebraska could get a benefactor like Knight or Pickens at Okie State. Maybe someday... We'll see if it swayed James. Uhhhh we have the #3 richest person on the planet living in Omaha Warren Buffett. Makes Phil Knight look like chump change.....and hes a huge Husker fan I highly doubt Warren Buffet will leave much to Nebraska football. His donations are much more focused on charity organizations. He only left a very small percentage to even his own kids. Having said that, there were rumors that he paid a significant sum to get Callahan fired, so I don't know... Unless I missed something these past few days, Buffet aint dead yet so how do we know how much he left for his kids? He made it public a few years ago that something like 95% of his estate is being given to the Gates Foundation. Ahh ok! Quote Link to comment
BigRedMan Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Commited To Oregon Quote Link to comment
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