Thank God for Crean's Donation!

[wadesworld]

Marquette's soccer field will be receiving an upgrade thanks almost entirely to Tom Crean's donation to the soccer program!  What a Saint!  He's always been all about the Marquette athletics.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/209997931.html

[MUSF]

Marquette's soccer field will be receiving an upgrade thanks almost entirely to Tom Crean's donation to the soccer program!  What a Saint!  He's always been all about the Marquette athletics.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/209997931.html

5 page thread on the merits of Crean in 3. 2. 1...

[TallTitan34]

The rendering they had of the soccer stadium was awesome.  It's too bad they don't build that.

[TallTitan34]

[Les Nessman]

That thing looks great. Was that ever in the plans? Where did it originally show up?

[keefe]

That thing looks great. Was that ever in the plans? Where did it originally show up?

That's not the final plan. Coach Tom Crean wants something with more rafters before he hands over one thin dime.

[Knight Commission]

Can someone help with the back story? I recall a press release indicating that Crean would give some money for the field. Are people bothered with the fact that he issued the press release or did he renege or both?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Not a press release, a "big announcement". Then the asshat split town and never ponied up the cash.

[Sunbelt15]

Did he request "TC" be put in the middle of the field in small letters? 

[TallTitan34]

In all fairness to TC I believe he has said he will still give $1 million when they do build it.

[MUfan12]

In all fairness to TC I believe he has said he will still give $1 million when they do build it.

I thought it was $100,000.

[4everwarriors]

In all fairness to TC I believe he has said he will still give $1 million when they do build it.

You're kiddin', right? Take off a zero.

[Sir Lawrence]

Can someone help with the back story? I recall a press release indicating that Crean would give some money for the field. Are people bothered with the fact that he issued the press release or did he renege or both?

June 28, 2007:

MILWAUKEE - Marquette University's plan to build a new soccer stadium received a significant boost today from head basketball coach Tom Crean and his wife, Joani. Motivated by their admiration for the University and respect for the commitment and vision of the soccer program's head coaches, Louis Bennett and Markus Roeders, the Crean family has committed $100,000 to the campaign.

The Creans hope the gift will provide momentum to the fundraising efforts and serve as a catalyst for others to support the project.

"In years past we've tried to give back to the university, but this is our first gift to athletics," said Tom and Joani Crean. "Our athletics' programs have never been stronger and it's because they're led by quality people. Markus Roeders has proven over time that he is one of the finest coaches to ever represent Marquette University, and Louis Bennett is headed in the same direction with a promising future in men's soccer."

Crean said he will work to inform Marquette friends and supporters about the benefits of a first-class soccer facility, and will also encourage others to follow his family's lead.

The new stadium, to be constructed on the program's current home Valley Fields, will feature a top-quality natural-grass pitch, partially covered spectator seating, team locker and meeting rooms, concessions and restrooms. The cost of the new stadium, which will be funded through private gifts, will total approximately $5 million.

The Creans' $100,000 pledge is the Athletic Department's second in its campaign for a new soccer stadium. Earlier this month, KBS Construction, Inc. chairman Dennis Klein and his wife, Barbara, committed $1 million to officially launch the project. "I am delighted but in no way surprised by Tom and Joani's generosity and support of the soccer stadium project. This commitment by their family is simply another instance of the ownership they have had in this university and athletics program since that day more than eight years ago when they first stepped foot on campus. We are very fortunate to have Tom as Marquette's men's basketball coach but even more fortunate to have the Crean family as part of the Marquette family," said Interim Athletic Director Steve Cottingham.
 
"We are ecstatic and grateful that Tom and Joani have chosen to support our fundraising efforts to build a soccer stadium. Since they arrived at Marquette, they have always shown tremendous support for the University, athletics and the community. The Creans have always raised the bar when it comes to making things better and Tom's success with the basketball program has had a positive affect on all of our athletic teams," said Head Women's Soccer Coach Markus Roeders

Marquette University has made significant improvements to its soccer facilities in the last 12 months. Prior to last season, the university installed "Field Turf" at the practice facility adjacent to the playing field at Valley Fields. The new, state-of-the-art surface offers durability with the feel of real grass while eliminating the body burns associated with typical synthetic turf, but more importantly it allowed Marquette's soccer programs to practice on campus daily. Before this resource existed, the teams traveled up to 40 minutes one-way on a daily basis in order to practice.

"Knowing Tom just short time I have, but seeing his work ethic, drive, determination and dedication to Marquette's success both on and off the field I am honored that he would show the kind of support, vision and belief in the future of the soccer programs with such a gift. The donation is a powerful and generous statement that reflects the Creans' commitment to Marquette," said Head Men's Soccer Coach Louis Bennett.

At the time of the Klein's announcement, Cottingham said the practice facility and campaign for a new stadium are consistent with the University's mission of excellence and will position Marquette's soccer programs in an elevated status nationally. He said the goal is to complete the fundraising efforts by the end of the calendar year and begin construction after the final home soccer match this fall.

[swoopem]

So does this mean the lacrosse team will now play their home games at Valley rather than Tosa' or wherever they played this year?

[Coleman]

They aren't installing anything like the picture. There's no new grandstand. Its just the turf and irrigation.

[GGGG]

In all fairness to TC I believe he has said he will still give $1 million when they do build it.

Which is what most donors usually do.  Make a commitment but generally not transfer the assets until the fundraising is finalized.

But hey...why acknowledge that reality when people can take potshots at Crean instead?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

So Crean does something nice for Marquette and we still want to talk about how he's the anti-christ?

MU fans are worse about Tom Crean than Packer fans are about Favre

[willie warrior]

Crean's biggest donation to the school was getting out of Dodge before the cupbard was completely bare. Buzz has done as well, and appears to be recruiting better, for the most part

[4everwarriors]

MU did tons more for Tom Crean, the brand, than he did over ever could do for Marquette.

[TallTitan34]

Oops.  Yeah not $1 million.

[keefe]

So Crean does something nice for Marquette and we still want to talk about how he's the anti-christ?

MU fans are worse about Tom Crean than Packer fans are about Favre

Bret Favre's behavior was not treacherous and cowardly. Tom Crean's was decidedly so.

[Chicago_inferiority_complexes]

Bret Favre's behavior was not treacherous and cowardly. Tom Crean's was decidedly so.

What does Chewbacca have to do with this thread?

[reinko]

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Bret Favre's behavior was not treacherous and cowardly. Tom Crean's was decidedly so.

He got offered more money to coach at a Blue Blood University. I would take that every time. The way he departed was....less than classy...but  the Final Four and getting us to the Big East more than make up for that. His good outweighs his bad.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

LMAO.

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