Marquette Gold 2005 Name Change

[The_Blaze]

For those who followed Marquette sports back in 2005 didn't you think the name change to Gold on 5/5/5 was odd?  The board of trustees (BOT) could not have thought it was a good option. 

Well, I thought it was odd and still do.  If my research is correct the backstory will come to light and it will be big news.  Nothing bad - it will be all good for MU.   

[Jay Bee]

Wat

[The Sultan]

Is there more than what's out there? That Wayne Sanders offer of $2 million to go back to Warriors was turned down by the University, and that generated about a year of discussion where the Trustees ultimately decided to go with Gold. I think they thought it was a good name. The community disagreed and kept Golden Eagles.

The entire episode was dumb. The fact that a Trustee did this during a commencement speach was even dumber.

[GB Warrior]

Should have waited to make the change til 9/9/9 to make Herman happy

[The_Blaze]

Is there more than what's out there? That Wayne Sanders offer of $2 million to go back to Warriors was turned down by the University, and that generated about a year of discussion where the Trustees ultimately decided to go with Gold. I think they thought it was a good name. The community disagreed and kept Golden Eagles.

The entire episode was dumb. The fact that a Trustee did this during a commencement speach was even dumber.

Yes it was dumb and the BOT knew it was dumb.  It was done on purpose as part of something bigger.  They had no intention on naming us Gold.   

[The Sultan]

Yes it was dumb and the BOT knew it was dumb.  It was done on purpose as part of something bigger.  They had no intention on naming us Gold.   

Exciting.

[Shaka Shart]

Yes it was dumb and the BOT knew it was dumb.  It was done on purpose as part of something bigger.  They had no intention on naming us Gold.   

Blue(and gold)Anon

[Pakuni]

Gold > Golden Eagles

[Shaka Shart]

Iraqi Dinar > Gold

[MUfan12]

I actually wouldn't mind hearing this theory. What a dumb time that was at MU.

[4everwarriors]

Da word at da tyme wuz Crean wanted Gold. Wat a dumb fooker, hey?


Crean sucks

[The_Blaze]

I actually wouldn't mind hearing this theory. What a dumb time that was at MU.

I can't provide what I found Just yet because IT is not over but I am hoping it will be soon. I will then provide what I know.

I also wanted to find out if anyone else in the MU community may have found (or suspected) the connection(s).  Anyone?

[Skatastrophy]

Finally, getting into the deep lore of MU.

What happens next will SHOCK YOU

[rocky_warrior]

The year was 2005, a year marked by the number five. It was the fifth year of a new millennium, and Marquette University was about to undergo a transformation as significant as the number itself. A group of five enigmatic professors, known as the "Golden Five," had uncovered a hidden truth about the university's history. Deep within the university archives, they found a cryptic manuscript, a five-page document detailing a prophecy.

The prophecy spoke of a time when the university would be reborn, a time marked by the number five. To fulfill this prophecy, the Golden Five proposed a radical idea: a temporary name change to "Gold." This, they believed, would unlock a hidden potential within the university, elevating it to new heights of academic excellence.

The university community was initially skeptical, but the allure of the prophecy and the promise of a brighter future proved irresistible. The name change was implemented, and the campus was awash in gold. Golden banners adorned the buildings, golden robes were worn at graduation, and even the campus squirrels seemed to turn a shade of gold.

However, as the weeks progressed, strange occurrences began to unfold. Students reported vivid dreams, inexplicable bursts of creativity, and a heightened sense of intuition. Some even claimed to have experienced premonitions, a side effect of the university's newfound energy.

The Golden Five realized that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but at a cost. The intense energy unleashed by the name change had begun to destabilize the delicate balance of the universe. To prevent further chaos, they reversed the name change, returning the university to its rightful identity.

The legacy of "Gold" lives on, a mysterious chapter in the history of Marquette University. It is a tale of prophecy, power, and the transformative nature of belief. And though the name may have been short-lived, its impact on the university and its students endures, a testament to the power of five.

[jesmu84]

I can't provide what I found Just yet because IT is not over but I am hoping it will be soon. I will then provide what I know.

I also wanted to find out if anyone else in the MU community may have found (or suspected) the connection(s).  Anyone?

[tower912]

The year was 2005, a year marked by the number five. It was the fifth year of a new millennium, and Marquette University was about to undergo a transformation as significant as the number itself. A group of five enigmatic professors, known as the "Golden Five," had uncovered a hidden truth about the university's history. Deep within the university archives, they found a cryptic manuscript, a five-page document detailing a prophecy.

The prophecy spoke of a time when the university would be reborn, a time marked by the number five. To fulfill this prophecy, the Golden Five proposed a radical idea: a temporary name change to "Gold." This, they believed, would unlock a hidden potential within the university, elevating it to new heights of academic excellence.

The university community was initially skeptical, but the allure of the prophecy and the promise of a brighter future proved irresistible. The name change was implemented, and the campus was awash in gold. Golden banners adorned the buildings, golden robes were worn at graduation, and even the campus squirrels seemed to turn a shade of gold.

However, as the weeks progressed, strange occurrences began to unfold. Students reported vivid dreams, inexplicable bursts of creativity, and a heightened sense of intuition. Some even claimed to have experienced premonitions, a side effect of the university's newfound energy.

The Golden Five realized that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but at a cost. The intense energy unleashed by the name change had begun to destabilize the delicate balance of the universe. To prevent further chaos, they reversed the name change, returning the university to its rightful identity.

The legacy of "Gold" lives on, a mysterious chapter in the history of Marquette University. It is a tale of prophecy, power, and the transformative nature of belief. And though the name may have been short-lived, its impact on the university and its students endures, a testament to the power of five.

Did they have a 5 point plan?

[MU82]

The Aristocrats!

[Scoop Snoop]

The year was 2005, a year marked by the number five. It was the fifth year of a new millennium, and Marquette University was about to undergo a transformation as significant as the number itself. A group of five enigmatic professors, known as the "Golden Five," had uncovered a hidden truth about the university's history. Deep within the university archives, they found a cryptic manuscript, a five-page document detailing a prophecy.

The prophecy spoke of a time when the university would be reborn, a time marked by the number five. To fulfill this prophecy, the Golden Five proposed a radical idea: a temporary name change to "Gold." This, they believed, would unlock a hidden potential within the university, elevating it to new heights of academic excellence.

The university community was initially skeptical, but the allure of the prophecy and the promise of a brighter future proved irresistible. The name change was implemented, and the campus was awash in gold. Golden banners adorned the buildings, golden robes were worn at graduation, and even the campus squirrels seemed to turn a shade of gold.

However, as the weeks progressed, strange occurrences began to unfold. Students reported vivid dreams, inexplicable bursts of creativity, and a higher level of tuition. Some even claimed to have experienced premonitions, a side effect of the university's newfound energy.

The Golden Five realized that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but at a cost. The intense energy unleashed by the name change had begun to destabilize the delicate balance of the universe. To prevent further chaos, they reversed the name change, returning the university to its rightful identity.

The legacy of "Gold" lives on, a mysterious chapter in the history of Marquette University. It is a tale of prophecy, power, and the transformative nature of belief. And though the name may have been short-lived, its impact on the university and its students endures, a testament to the power of five.

FIFY

[Shaka Shart]

Did professor McAdams pull a Herm and start posting from beyond the grave?

[cheebs09]

Not sure this is the right place to post, but there's rumors we had a football team at one point.

[Shaka Shart]

Not sure this is the right place to post, but there's rumors we had a football team at one point.

Source?

[MUfan12]

You can bet the Potawatomi were involved. Y'know Valley Fields and everything.

[The_Blaze]

The year was 2005, a year marked by the number five. It was the fifth year of a new millennium, and Marquette University was about to undergo a transformation as significant as the number itself. A group of five enigmatic professors, known as the "Golden Five," had uncovered a hidden truth about the university's history. Deep within the university archives, they found a cryptic manuscript, a five-page document detailing a prophecy.

The prophecy spoke of a time when the university would be reborn, a time marked by the number five. To fulfill this prophecy, the Golden Five proposed a radical idea: a temporary name change to "Gold." This, they believed, would unlock a hidden potential within the university, elevating it to new heights of academic excellence.

The university community was initially skeptical, but the allure of the prophecy and the promise of a brighter future proved irresistible. The name change was implemented, and the campus was awash in gold. Golden banners adorned the buildings, golden robes were worn at graduation, and even the campus squirrels seemed to turn a shade of gold.

However, as the weeks progressed, strange occurrences began to unfold. Students reported vivid dreams, inexplicable bursts of creativity, and a heightened sense of intuition. Some even claimed to have experienced premonitions, a side effect of the university's newfound energy.

The Golden Five realized that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but at a cost. The intense energy unleashed by the name change had begun to destabilize the delicate balance of the universe. To prevent further chaos, they reversed the name change, returning the university to its rightful identity.

The legacy of "Gold" lives on, a mysterious chapter in the history of Marquette University. It is a tale of prophecy, power, and the transformative nature of belief. And though the name may have been short-lived, its impact on the university and its students endures, a testament to the power of five.

Good guess but no.

And if that was a secondary intention it clearly didn't work.  Marquette's acceptance rate is 87% - if you can pay the outrageous tuition you are in.

[wadesworld]

This thread is awesome.

[Skatastrophy]

This thread is awesome.

Good guess, but no