TW: OSU Athletics: Fund is near $252 million

[MajorMike]

OSU Athletics: Fund is near $252 million
By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
1/12/2007

STILLWATER -- Through its first year of existence, the Oklahoma State University athletic facilities fund generated about $50 million, athletic director Mike Holder reported on Thursday.

From a starting point of $202 million in January 2006, the OSU fund grew by 25.87 percent. By the end of December, the fund total stood at about $252 million.

The fund was created when Boone Pickens gave $165 million to the university. The money was designated for the completion of the Boone Pickens Stadi um renovation and the construction of the Athletic Village. Added to the $165 million was a $6 million donation Pickens already had made, along with $31 million that had been held in an OSU Cowboy Golf Inc. fund.

The money is managed and invested by Pickens' company, BP Capital Management of Dallas.

The fund grew to $266 million during the first six months of 2006, but falling oil prices were the primary factor in an uneven second half of the year. Accord ing to figures provided by Holder, the fund lost $26.6 million in July, gained $13.3 million in August, gained $9.8 million in November and lost $9 million in December.

For OSU, Holder said, Pickens last year waived $14 million in management fees.

"That's real money," Holder said. "Boone has his team working hard for us every day. He treats us just like he does his other clients, and he's not being compensated for it."

[johngateswhiteley]

"rpi..."

[MajorMike]

"rpi..."

RPI
Oklahoma St 1 1 0.500 15 2 0.882 14 2 0.875 0.6298 17
Kansas 2 0 1.000 15 2 0.882 15 2 0.882 0.6233 21
Texas A&M 3 0 1.000 15 2 0.882 15 2 0.882 0.6077 33
Texas Tech 2 1 0.667 13 5 0.722 13 5 0.722 0.6062 35
Texas 3 0 1.000 13 3 0.812 13 3 0.812 0.5791 59
Kansas St 1 2 0.333 11 6 0.647 11 6 0.647 0.5768 62
Nebraska 0 1 0.000 11 4 0.733 9 4 0.692 0.5742 64
Missouri 0 3 0.000 11 5 0.688 11 5 0.688 0.5528 85
Oklahoma 1 2 0.333 9 6 0.600 8 6 0.571 0.5465 90
Iowa State 2 1 0.667 11 6 0.647 10 6 0.625 0.5330 104
Baylor 1 2 0.333 11 5 0.688 10 5 0.667 0.5276 116
Colorado 0 3 0.000 4 9 0.308 4 9 0.308 0.4433 250

[johngateswhiteley]

RPI
Oklahoma St 1 1 0.500 15 2 0.882 14 2 0.875 0.6298 17
Kansas 2 0 1.000 15 2 0.882 15 2 0.882 0.6233 21
Texas A&M 3 0 1.000 15 2 0.882 15 2 0.882 0.6077 33
Texas Tech 2 1 0.667 13 5 0.722 13 5 0.722 0.6062 35
Texas 3 0 1.000 13 3 0.812 13 3 0.812 0.5791 59
Kansas St 1 2 0.333 11 6 0.647 11 6 0.647 0.5768 62
Nebraska 0 1 0.000 11 4 0.733 9 4 0.692 0.5742 64
Missouri 0 3 0.000 11 5 0.688 11 5 0.688 0.5528 85
Oklahoma 1 2 0.333 9 6 0.600 8 6 0.571 0.5465 90
Iowa State 2 1 0.667 11 6 0.647 10 6 0.625 0.5330 104
Baylor 1 2 0.333 11 5 0.688 10 5 0.667 0.5276 116
Colorado 0 3 0.000 4 9 0.308 4 9 0.308 0.4433 250

...which is pointless since Kansas has a lower RPI and beat oklahomo state by 30.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

RPI doesn't really accurately reflect anything until March.

Props to OSU though, $260 million can buy you a lot of 30 point losses on national TV.

[johngateswhiteley]

RPI doesn't really accurately reflect anything until March.

Props to OSU though, $260 million can buy you a lot of 30 point losses on national TV.

:lol :elephant

[K-State Spur]

we're nearing some kind of major break between the 'wealthy' schools and everybody else. long term, i'm not even sure okie lite can spend with UT, A&M, OU, & UNL.

[johngateswhiteley]

we're nearing some kind of major break between the 'wealthy' schools and everybody else. long term, i'm not even sure okie lite can spend with UT, A&M, OU, & UNL.

...of course they can't. besides their program is irrelevant.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I agree on the spending situation. Would really like to see some kind of cap put on all this shit.

Virginia just spent 140 million on a new basketball arena. Mizzou spent 90 mil on theirs. And that's not even getting into what's going on in college football.

People bitch about the cost of pro stadiums (NFL and NBA), they need to take a look at what the major college fb programs are pumping into their facilities these days.

[RonMexico]

I agree on the spending situation. Would really like to see some kind of cap put on all this shit.

Virginia just spent 140 million on a new basketball arena. Mizzou spent 90 mil on theirs. And that's not even getting into what's going on in college football.

People bitch about the cost of pro stadiums (NFL and NBA), they need to take a look at what the major college fb programs are pumping into their facilities these days.

It's ridiculous - and it's all to attract a few "blue chippers" who will stay for 2 years max and then suck it up in the pros. No way punk-ass high schoolers who have 3 kids and can't pass the SAT should be forcing schools to spend $140 million on money that could go to... hmmm, I don't know... education, just to get them to sign on the dotted line.

Thankfully, A&M tradition won't ever allow too much to be done to Kyle Field, and Reed Arena was already built 10 years ago when prices were reasonable, so they can pump all their money into cheaper practice and weight training facilities.

Pretty soon, schools like A&M-Corpus should just turn themselves into D-League teams and make it the minor leagues for all the illiterate basketball players out there.

[MajorMike]

...of course they can't. besides their program is irrelevant.

How Many Championships has Your School Won? (http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/champs_listing1.html)

Oklahoma State: 48
Texas: 39
Texas A&M: 2 (Women's Softball - woohoo)
Kansas State: 0

Yes, I know this does not count football, as even the NCAA recognises they have no meaningful way of assuring a true champ in football.


Thankfully, A&M tradition won't ever allow too much to be done to Kyle Field, and Reed Arena was already built 10 years ago when prices were reasonable, so they can pump all their money into cheaper practice and weight training facilities.

Oh and that's why there hasn't been talk for years about bowling in the open end of Kyle?

2004 Article (http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/091804kyle.php)

[johngateswhiteley]

How Many Championships has Your School Won? (http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/champs_listing1.html)

Oklahoma State: 48
Texas: 39
Texas A&M: 2 (Women's Softball - woohoo)
Kansas State: 0

Yes, I know this does not count football, as even the NCAA recognises they have no meaningful way of assuring a true champ in football.



Oh and that's why there hasn't been talk for years about bowling in the open end of Kyle?

2004 Article (http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/091804kyle.php)

haha, the only reason i posted that was to get a response out of you. as for the national titles....yeah, i know. if you recall, i made a post about national titles when talking about SC, earlier.

closing the open end, is not doing 'too' much to Kyle Field...imo.

btw, i am glad to see you posting. haven't heard much from you after that oklahomo state ass raping from kansas. another big game against t.u....how do you see that playing out?

[K-State Spur]

How Many Championships has Your School Won? (http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/champs_listing1.html)

Oklahoma State: 48
Texas: 39
Texas A&M: 2 (Women's Softball - woohoo)
Kansas State: 0

Yes, I know this does not count football, as even the NCAA recognises they have no meaningful way of assuring a true champ in football.



Oh and that's why there hasn't been talk for years about bowling in the open end of Kyle?

2004 Article (http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/091804kyle.php)

well, we were the first school in the big 12 to win 3 conference championships in 3 major sports (as determined by the conference) in the same school year. so we had that going for us, which was nice...

[MajorMike]

Well, your daughter being in the hospital sort of takes you away from the cpu at times, but thanks for caring.

[RonMexico]

Well, your daughter being in the hospital sort of takes you away from the cpu at times, but thanks for caring.

Liar - you've never had sex.

[RonMexico]

Oh and that's why there hasn't been talk for years about bowling in the open end of Kyle?

2004 Article (http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/091804kyle.php)

That's why I said they would never allow "too much" to be done to Kyle Field. They need to start winning something in football before they can justify that increase in seats and cost of construction. Secondly, it would make it hot as hell in there, so they better schedule every game 6:00 p.m. or later, or I'll never go again.

[RonMexico]

Liar - you've never had sex.

P.S. I hope she's OK

[Doug Collins]

P.S. I hope she's OK

Nice save asshole.

but I wonder how that would affect OSU's rp...

Just kidding best wishes :)

[johngateswhiteley]

but I wonder how that would affect OSU's rp...


thats a legitimate question.

[MajorMike]

How's Goodsen's leg by the way?

[johngateswhiteley]

How's Goodsen's leg by the way?

another post where one could assume what you meant, but why? why do you even post? you hardly ever say anything...anyway, i'll answer it twice to cover all basis.

1. if you are trying to be funny....go fuck yourself and count yourself lucky that i am not there to punch you in the face

2. if you are seriously curious....fine. he just had a knee sprain, so no big deal. thank 'Goodsonness'

[Marcus Bryant]

How Many Championships has Your School Won? (http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/champs_listing1.html)

Oklahoma State: 48
Texas: 39
Texas A&M: 2 (Women's Softball - woohoo)
Kansas State: 0



Breakdown by Sport:
men's baseball: 1
men's basketball: 2
men's cross country: 1
men's golf: 10
men's wrestling: 34


:jack

[MajorMike]

another post where one could assume what you meant, but why? why do you even post? you hardly ever say anything...anyway, i'll answer it twice to cover all basis.

1. if you are trying to be funny....go fuck yourself and count yourself lucky that i am not there to punch you in the face

2. if you are seriously curious....fine. he just had a knee sprain, so no big deal. thank 'Goodsonness'

Oh, I see, you are the only one that can be funny in the face of a bad situation. Again with the 13-year old, I'm always right mentality. You and black mamba should get along well.

[johngateswhiteley]

Oh, I see, you are the only one that can be funny in the face of a bad situation. Again with the 13-year old, I'm always right mentality. You and black mamba should get along well.

(sigh)...i never make light of an injured player. its classless and pointless. do you? and like i said, i answered you twice, just in case.

finally, good job going off-topic throwing Goodson's leg in there like that.

[beachbarbie948]

How Many Championships has Your School Won? (http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/champs_listing1.html)

Oklahoma State: 48
Texas: 39
Texas A&M: 2 (Women's Softball - woohoo)
Kansas State: 0

Yes, I know this does not count football, as even the NCAA recognises they have no meaningful way of assuring a true champ in football.



Oh and that's why there hasn't been talk for years about bowling in the open end of Kyle?

2004 Article (http://www.theeagle.com/aandmnews/091804kyle.php)

because cross country, golf, and wrestling are SO much cooler... :rolleyes

[MajorMike]

because cross country, golf, and wrestling are SO much cooler... :rolleyes

Texas:
women's basketball: 1
women's cross country: 1
men's golf: 2
men's swimming & diving: 9
women's swimming & diving: 7
women's tennis: 2
women's indoor track & field: 6
women's outdoor track & field: 4
women's volleyball: 1

[beachbarbie948]

Texas:
women's basketball: 1
women's cross country: 1
men's golf: 2
men's swimming & diving: 9
women's swimming & diving: 7
women's tennis: 2
women's indoor track & field: 6
women's outdoor track & field: 4
women's volleyball: 1

Cool. But wasn't your main argument about johngateswhitley's comment saying that OSU's program being irrelevant? Point is, if softball apparently isn't that great, the same argument can be made for cross country, golf, and wrestling...which doesn't give OSU that many more championships over K-State and A&M as far as major sports.

[MajorMike]

Cool. But wasn't your main argument about johngateswhitley's comment saying that OSU's program being irrelevant? Point is, if softball apparently isn't that great, the same argument can be made for cross country, golf, and wrestling...which doesn't give OSU that many more championships over K-State and A&M as far as major sports.

OSU has more Final Fours OR College World Series appearances than either have combined Championships.

[K-State Spur]

Actually, we do have 4 final fours, so it's not like the Pokes are smoking us there.