Popular Post WarEagleHunter1221 1,704 Posted January 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2022 https://www.on3.com/teams/auburn-tigers/news/commentary-mens-basketball-facility-on-the-horizon-for-auburn-bruce-pearl/ I talked about this in another thread recently and I’m glad to see it starting to come to fruition. So long as Auburn has Bruce Pearl, we have the chance to consistently compete as a powerhouse basketball program. Auburn needs to saddle up and give this man and this basketball team the facility they deserve. We compete for top prospects with the facilities we have just because of Bruce. Imagine what he could do if our facilities and amenities matched that of Duke, UNC, Kentucky. This needs to be a top priority of Auburn University. We’re already behind on the football only facility. Let’s get this thing moving for basketball. 7 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUreo 764 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 We need this asap. Apparently we are losing some top recruits to traditional Basketball schools and BP wants this new facility. Other programs are now seriously interested in hiring BP (Louisville) and we need to give Bruce whatever he wants… We can start donating here: Men's Basketball Facility https://alumniq.auburn.edu/giving/to/athletics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleHunter1221 1,704 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 15 hours ago, AUreo said: We need this asap. Apparently we are losing some top recruits to traditional Basketball schools and BP wants this new facility. Other programs are now seriously interested in hiring BP (Louisville) and we need to give Bruce whatever he wants… We can start donating here: Men's Basketball Facility https://alumniq.auburn.edu/giving/to/athletics Thank you for sharing the link. A lot of people like to say that Pearl would never leave Auburn and I like to believe that but if Auburn won’t give him the facilities he desires then you never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I think between the general complaints about travel budget a few years ago and the fact that many people have wanted a separate facility just to optimize both basketball programs, its the least Auburn can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,268 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Definitely keep Bruce happy. This is a nice commitment by the University to show we seriously like being good at basketball. Donors are likely at an all time high for basketball right now. Great timing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleHunter1221 1,704 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: I think between the general complaints about travel budget a few years ago and the fact that many people have wanted a separate facility just to optimize both basketball programs, its the least Auburn can do I missed the complaints about the travel budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleHunter1221 1,704 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, AUBwins said: Definitely keep Bruce happy. This is a nice commitment by the University to show we seriously like being good at basketball. Donors are likely at an all time high for basketball right now. Great timing. At this point everything that football gets, basketball should get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,111 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Give the man a lifetime contract Pay him whatever he wants Build him a basketball only facility and name it after him. Then start working on the statue Edited January 26, 2022 by CameronCrazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,287 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, CameronCrazy said: Give the man a lifetime contract Pay him whatever he wants Build him a basketball only facility and name it after him. Then start working on the statue Name it the Pearly Gates. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 39 minutes ago, WarEagleHunter1221 said: I missed the complaints about the travel budget? I could be conflating the two programs, but I remember there being complaints about how the basketball program was traveling around the same time the baseball team had to take a bus to get back during their WS run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic_zx 1,070 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 8 hours ago, AUreo said: We need this asap. Apparently we are losing some top recruits to traditional Basketball schools and BP wants this new facility. Other programs are now seriously interested in hiring BP (Loserville) and we need to give Bruce whatever he wants… We can start donating here: Men's Basketball Facility https://alumniq.auburn.edu/giving/to/athletics It is irrelevant to me about recruiting. If however Bruce wants it, Bruce should get it. Like get it yesterday. No seriously. Why is it not done yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucanucktiger 1,891 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just make sure there's an equal or better women's only basketball facility or buckle up for a Title IX lawsuit (funded by Ky & Bama and covered daily by ESPN & Al.com) that will cost Auburn twice as much as the new facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 12 hours ago, WarEagleHunter1221 said: I missed the complaints about the travel budget? 11 hours ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: I could be conflating the two programs, but I remember there being complaints about how the basketball program was traveling around the same time the baseball team had to take a bus to get back during their WS run ADAG implemented austerity measures across the board and that included downgraded travel arrangements for all sports, if I'm not mistaken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butthead 525 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 careful people. not too long ago another coach was hot and beat our biggest rivals and everyone said "give him money and security!!!" i am being somewhat sarcastic. the AD should be working with BP to make us a basketball destination school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Can we start it this Spring? Seriously, momentum is a funny thing. Let's expedite this thing and get it done. Bruce is not getting any younger and we need him to keep this thing rolling. When he does retire, we need Auburn to be able to steal almost any coach we want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 4 hours ago, McLoofus said: ADAG implemented austerity measures across the board and that included downgraded travel arrangements for all sports, if I'm not mistaken. I think it’s time to pay it back then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Chaotic_zx said: It is irrelevant to me about recruiting. If however Bruce wants it, Bruce should get it. Like get it yesterday. No seriously. Why is it not done yet? It shouldn’t be irrelevant to you if it’s about recruiting if you would like Auburn to continue succeeding (which involves recruiting) Neighboring SEC teams have just started taking the sport serious with some of their hires, their own luxurious facilities are going to come soon. It’s just like football, these things can date your program or really help it look like it’s on the same tier as the best out there (and appearances matter) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 You have an even higher proportion of big personalities and dudes wanting the bright lights than in CFB, with Auburn now in a stratosphere where it’s recruiting almost exclusively blue chip guys. Jarace Walker loved the city of Houston (don’t think there’s anything CBP can do about Houston vs Auburn) AND apparently loved their facilities. You gotta control what you can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUreo 764 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: Jarace Walker loved the city of Houston (don’t think there’s anything CBP can do about Houston vs Auburn) AND apparently loved their facilities. You gotta control what you can + apparently he asked for $2M NIL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleHunter1221 1,704 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, AUreo said: + apparently he asked for $2M NIL This is also going to be the name of the game whether we like it or not. Going to have to pony up the money for guys if we want to stay competitive. Basketball is a bit different than football in that one or two guys can absolutely carry an entire team for the season. In the case I think Walker was going to UH either way but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 hours ago, AUreo said: + apparently he asked for $2M NIL Love his game but the price of the brick (a reference) hasn’t quite raised that high. Scoot Henderson is generational and got one million. Tyty is damned good and got one million. Jarace is whatever he says he’s worth and gets, but I’m not giving him 2M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 9,046 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 45 minutes ago, WarEagleHunter1221 said: This is also going to be the name of the game whether we like it or not. Going to have to pony up the money for guys if we want to stay competitive. Basketball is a bit different than football in that one or two guys can absolutely carry an entire team for the season. In the case I think Walker was going to UH either way but you get my point. I think Jabari is getting something from someone in this town but it will be integral to have a defined bunch of moneybaggers who handle all of this and stay up with the market. I think that NILAuburn thingy could be their answer to that, but idk the specifications of how it works or if it even carries over to bball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeleagle 2,945 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: I think Jabari is getting something from someone in this town but it will be integral to have a defined bunch of moneybaggers who handle all of this and stay up with the market. I think that NILAuburn thingy could be their answer to that, but idk the specifications of how it works or if it even carries over to bball Our NIL is for all sports. it will help when Legislators finally change the restrictions they put in for our State that kept big money Businesses and people from giving funds. that will be done this session. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,473 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, AUreo said: + apparently he asked for $2M NIL Scummy coach at Houston will make it happen. That guy is a walking NCAA infraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,070 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: Scummy coach at Houston will make it happen. That guy is a walking NCAA infraction. Sampson did have NCAA “issues” at both OU and Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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