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[QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 2213056, member: 668"]
You're correct, as with many things in life, there are no guarantees.  However, if SU doesn't significantly commit its resources (which they now have almost 4 times as much annually since being an ACC vs. Big East member and projected to go up further) improving its "valued" infrastructure, etc., it will no longer even remain status quo...that is guaranteed.  You get out what you put in, again, it's all about the degree of commitment SU voluntarily chooses.

I donate annually to SU, along with contributing by going to games when I can (live in NC), purchasing licensed merchandise, etc.  No doubt a very small fraction, but nonetheless contribute.  FWIW, I'd also be willing to contribute additional monies once something official is announced.  I also share the view that although SU is a private institution, the general public, tax payers, etc. benefit by SU's presence and wouldn't be against public money contributions to an extent.  A general public benefit example is the Paul McCartney concert in the fall, holding state scholastic playoffs, championships, etc. is another.

Your cited two examples kind of support my argument that if you wait too long (reactive vs. proactive) it just might be too late to get the desired result.  Although, in Rutger's case, they have really never been a player in their history relative to football or hoops.  ;)
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