OT - How the terps spend their $$$

[OttoinGrotto]

From SI, caught my attention:

In July 2011, Loh set up a commission to take a hard look at the athletic department. A year later, seven sports (men's and women's swimming, women's water polo, men's cross-country, men's indoor track and field, men's tennis and aerobics and tumbling) were cut.
That move drew the ire of many, especially after it was revealed in January that the school was financing a $7.2 million reconstruction of Loh's presidential mansion.


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/the_bonus/11/26/maryland-athletics/index.html#ixzz2DY0JnBah

I don't have any great point or observation to make. Just absurd what kind of coin gets tossed around.

 

[Orangello]

I believe the correct term is carpet bagger

 

[bevosu]

$7.2 million

Heck that's almost what Nick Saban makes in a little over a year.

 

[orangeinjersey]

Funny, here in jersey a few weeks ago, the local rag made a big deal that RU spent 90k in renovations to the new presidents estate too, after spending 700k in 2002 for renovations as well. That pales in comparison to $7M.

Whas even more funny is that the presidents house is accross the st from the football stadium, and backs up to Route 18 lol