We have been hearing for months (if not years) that Jamie has just about secured a huge donation from a certain wealthy Ankeny resident. We heard about the two of them meeting, we heard about the two of them in a suite at the Jack, we heard about the two of them playing golf, it went on and on, but no donation.
Unconfirmed word on the street is:
1. The donation was delayed more or less indefinitely because the donor was not happy with some things about the way the athletic program was being run. Specifically he was not happy with much of anything about Chizik (promotion efforts, accesibility, meeting fans, on-field performance).
2. The donor has kids who were school friends of Paul Rhoads, has known him & his family for years, and is happy with, and may have influenced, his hiring.
3. The donation number I have heard is $25 million. This will not all be for athletics, some will be designated for academic departments.
Unconfirmed word on the street is:
1. The donation was delayed more or less indefinitely because the donor was not happy with some things about the way the athletic program was being run. Specifically he was not happy with much of anything about Chizik (promotion efforts, accesibility, meeting fans, on-field performance).
2. The donor has kids who were school friends of Paul Rhoads, has known him & his family for years, and is happy with, and may have influenced, his hiring.
3. The donation number I have heard is $25 million. This will not all be for athletics, some will be designated for academic departments.
