As a Duck I may sound like a traitor, but folks, seriously, WHAT are they thinking? This deal smells. Bad. If everything is so above board, why are Fhronmeyer, Hardy Meyers and Nike working SO hard to keep documents sealed? And is this where the school's priorities should be?
Steve Duin (aka "The Iron Mustache") at The Oregonian has an interesting take on his blog, with a lot of interesting comments, worth looking at.
I'm not a Phil Knight basher. I think he loves his alma mater, as do I, and has been incredibly generous, as I have not. When the private gift starts tangling up public policy and public dollars, it's time to rethink how this is being done.
Besides, I don't care how much money it would cost, they should restore Mac Court. We don't need sky boxes for the elite, with hot and cold running electric dog polishers. We need college basketball being played in venues just like "The Pit" (consistently ranked as one of the most intimidating arenas in college basketball by coaches and players), wooden bleachers, a solid wall of noise on four sides of the court, and a student section that is courtside. If you've never been to a game at The Pit, go while you still can, it is a vanishing opportunity to experience part of our American heritage.
Save The Pit! Go Ducks!
"You gotta be tough to live out west..."
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