Sid on faciliities: At this point the university isn’t close to the $120MM sought

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I'm just going to assume this is as inaccurate as Sid's column a few months ago when he said everything was wrapped up and announced the beginning of construction.
 



Schnauzer said:
I'm just going to assume this is as inaccurate as Sid's column a few months ago when he said everything was wrapped up and announced the beginning of construction.
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Exactly. Sid has been all over the map with this project. He doesn't know anything.


Here, more than a year ago (March, 2014), Sid says they will break ground in December 2014:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/252564751.html


Then, in July 2014, he came back and said it will take more time:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/265914241.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

Here, four months ago, Sid says we'll break ground in August of 2015:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/286173671.html


Here, just two months ago, Sid says there are no concerns over fundraising:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/291222471.html


And, now, today, Sid says there must be concerns since they are no where close to the money sought:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/300557701.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue
 

In the end he will be able to say he was correct. At some point.
 

tjgopher said:
Exactly. Sid has been all over the map with this project. He doesn't know anything.


Here, more than a year ago (March, 2014), Sid says they will break ground in December 2014:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/252564751.html


Then, in July 2014, he came back and said it will take more time:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/265914241.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

Here, four months ago, Sid says we'll break ground in August of 2015:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/286173671.html


Here, just two months ago, Sid says there are no concerns over fundraising:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/291222471.html


And, now, today, Sid says there must be concerns since they are no where close to the money sought:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/300557701.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue
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This reads to me like he was reporting what the hopes were, but now he's reporting what the expectations are.
 

Sid is probably sitting on all the money he hoarded as a paper boy for the Minneapolis Tribune. If he had a philanthropic bone in his body he would donate to this cause and help move the needle instead of making clueless assumptions.
 



oldauggie said:
Sid is probably sitting on all the money he hoarded as a paper boy for the Minneapolis Tribune. If he had a philanthropic bone in his body he would donate to this cause and help move the needle instead of making clueless assumptions.
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According to Sid, the paper's conflict of interest rules prevent him from making such a donation as long as he's still working and covering the University and its teams. I believe that he's indicated that he'll make such a gift from his estate (since he'll never retire).
 

2nd Degree Gopher said:
According to Sid, the paper's conflict of interest rules prevent him from making such a donation as long as he's still working and covering the University and its teams. I believe that he's indicated that he'll make such a gift from his estate (since he'll never retire).
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OK. Thanks for the explanation.
 

According to someone at a function last week, thry were told that the new facility will be breaking ground in August come hell or high water. Supposedly they are expecting espn in town and will not be missing the opportunity. Just passing on info
 

When these "donations" are in many case tit for tat businesss deals the setting of an artificial deadline effectively drops an atomic bomb on the U's negotiating position.

Many of you are still holding out hope the U will transition to Sanford Health to secure his contribution.
 



zman said:
In the end he will be able to say he was correct. At some point.
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Souch used to say Sid was setting up the loss. (In other words, he would predict both a win or a loss.) Everyone always says how wonderful he is and he has thousands of close, personal friends. He has been a filthy mouthed, crabby bastard as long as I've known him. Yes, he works hard. But he is a shill and no reporter. He's a high school dropout who has become an icon. I think Mona should get a humanitarian award for putting up with him.
 

Nate said:
According to someone at a function last week, thry were told that the new facility will be breaking ground in August come hell or high water. Supposedly they are expecting espn in town and will not be missing the opportunity. Just passing on info
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ESPN in town for the TCU game, or what?
 

MadtownGopher said:
ESPN in town for the TCU game, or what?
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Sorry, all the info i was given. :( Kill was a speaker at this event and Halloran also spoke. I'm sure there will be something coming out soon.
 

Nate said:
According to someone at a function last week, thry were told that the new facility will be breaking ground in August come hell or high water. Supposedly they are expecting espn in town and will not be missing the opportunity. Just passing on info
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Things are progressing.
 

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