Jerry Jones Gift totaled $10.65M

[ricepig]

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/news/jones-family-makes-1065-million-gift-to-razorback-athletics-01-21-2015

[RazorPiggie]

Awesome

[dhizzle]

So what are they adding to the new Fred W. Smith locker rooms? A fountain maybe.

[ricepig]

So what are they adding to the new Fred W. Smith locker rooms? A fountain maybe.

A name.......

[Vantage 8 dude]

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/news/jones-family-makes-1065-million-gift-to-razorback-athletics-01-21-2015

Another reason to be very grateful for JJ and family. Our version of OSU's T Boone Pickens and Oregon's Phil Knight.

[HogCard]

A name.......

That's for sure

[Hawgndaaz]

is it possible to be a fan of Jerry Jones, Arkansas alumni, but not like Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner?

[ricepig]

is it possible to be a fan of Jerry Jones, Arkansas alumni, but not like Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner?

Looks like 10,650,000 ways.......now, if we can get Arvest Bank to lend us $100m on that land to do the North End zone project.........

[Hawgey-Davidson]

Outstanding!!

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

So does that gift include the land?  Or on top of the land?

[LRHawg]

Thanks Uncle Jerry  :razorback:

[Razorback_Mack]

is it possible to be a fan of Jerry Jones, Arkansas alumni, but not like Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner?

As long as he keeps contributing to the program.......go cowboys. I don't see how any true razorback fan wouldn't pull for the boys. I guess people in NWA like the chiefs because of the close proximity. But I always find it odd that so many random people in Arkansas are Niners, Steelers, Packers fans etc. even though they've never been to said cities and have no relevant connection. Puzzles me.

If the cowboys start racking off Super Bowls jerry could donate more to our program. Same can't be said for other random franchises that are thousands of miles away.

[JaketheSnake]

So does that gift include the land?  Or on top of the land?

It sounds like it is on top of the land.  The land was purchased for a little over $7 million. 

[ricepig]

So does that gift include the land?  Or on top of the land?

The Jones' gift is a combination of cash to be paid over a five-year period and land donated to the Razorback Foundation, Inc. The Razorback Foundation, a separate and self-supporting nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity, serves as the fundraising arm of the University of Arkansas Athletic Department.

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

The Jones' gift is a combination of cash to be paid over a five-year period and land donated to the Razorback Foundation, Inc. The Razorback Foundation, a separate and self-supporting nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity, serves as the fundraising arm of the University of Arkansas Athletic Department.

It's not the reading comprehension that got me... it was the actual reading itself.  Thanks.

[Inhogswetrust]

We are very fortunate to have such loyal alums across the country. Thanks to Jerry and to others for all you have done to promote and help the Razorbacks both athletically and academically.

[GTOWNHOG]

The gift will help support:

The soon to be completed Student-Athlete Success Center
A Wild Band of Razorbacks monument to establish a permanent tribute to the Razorbacks' 1964 national championship football team
The football team locker room at the Fred W. Smith Football Center
The entrance lobby of the Student-Athlete Success Center

In recognition of the Jones' gift, a recommendation has been made to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees to name the new facility the Jerry and Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success Center. The Board will consider the resolution during its regularly scheduled meetings today and tomorrow in Little Rock.

Other recognitions of the gift include the Wild Band of Razorbacks monument made possible by Jerry Jones. The football locker room at the Fred W. Smith Football Center will be named the Jerry and Stephen Jones Locker Room, while the entrance lobby of the proposed Jerry and Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success Center will be named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers, Gene Jones' parents.

[FBREW000]

is it possible to be a fan of Jerry Jones, Arkansas alumni, but not like Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner?

only during bad seasons....

[Sivad]

Thank you Jerry Jones and family!
You are a great Razorback Player Alumni, public fan and generous supporter.

[grayhawg]

Thank you Jerry Jones family.

[HogsArePeopleToo]

"No immediate plans for the use of the land"

[Hogfaniam]

Jerrah and Mrs. 'Gene have had a very good financial year (and decades).  Looks like accounting has been busy.  Thank goodness he loves him some Hogs.

[thehill1414]

Very generous and awesome news, thank you JJ!

[twistitup]

Thanks JJ

We needed a new recruiting headquarters  and why not throw in the official Dallas Cowboy offseason facility

[trippigs]

Outstanding...pure generosity driven

[hobhog]

Awesome. Just awesome. Go Jerry!

[DeltaBoy]

Good for Jerry.

[Hog1952]

Thanks Jerry and the Jones family....always a Razorback.

[Justifiable Hogicide]

Many Thanks to Jerry Jones and his family.
Razorbacks everywhere appreciate all that you have done and continue to do in support of our Hogs.

[rusvegashog]

Atta Boy JJ. For the Hawgs about to rock we salute you.

[HognVA]

Hate to say it....Now I gotta be a Cowboy fan.

[ICEman]

... .65 million, aha, I get the reference!

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Thank you Mr. Jones, and glad you're A Hog.

" GO HOGS "

[Cubbie08]

As long as he keeps contributing to the program.......go cowboys. I don't see how any true razorback fan wouldn't pull for the boys. I guess people in NWA like the chiefs because of the close proximity. But I always find it odd that so many random people in Arkansas are Niners, Steelers, Packers fans etc. even though they've never been to said cities and have no relevant connection. Puzzles me.

If the cowboys start racking off Super Bowls jerry could donate more to our program. Same can't be said for other random franchises that are thousands of miles away.

I'm from NWA and am a Dolphins fan. What's wrong with that?

[clew]

thanks for doing what so many of us wish we could do for our alma mater.

[ADavisTheGOAT]

How much was that stadium expansion gonna cost again?

[jboro-hog]

Thank you Mr.Jones for all you have done for the U of A especially your part on that  64 team. WPS GO HOGS  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[Hogfaniam]

How much was that stadium expansion gonna cost again?

"The expansion would cost between $78 and $95 million, according to 2011 figures, and would add several luxury suites and club seats to the 72,000-seat venue."

[sooeey pig pig pig]

This Dog Park is going to be SAH-WEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

[Westcoasthog]

    A great tribute to Jerry Jones and his family. 

[DLUXHOG]

Jerry, you honor Hogs everywhere with your generosity!   We appreciate your support of our Razorbacks!

[WorfHog]

This Dog Park is going to be SAH-WEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

My secret source says it's going to be a Hog Park so locals with porcine companions will have a place to socialize.

[The Marmot]

is it possible to be a fan of Jerry Jones, Arkansas alumni, but not like Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner?

Yes.

[The Marmot]

I don't see how any true razorback fan wouldn't pull for the boys.

Its very easy.

[1 hog n eldo]

"The expansion would cost between $78 and $95 million, according to 2011 figures, and would add several luxury suites and club seats to the 72,000-seat venue."

Wow! That boggles my mind. $95 million for an end zone. If it ever gets done we will have one heck of a nice football stadium. Can you say no more games in war memorial!

[BigPapaHawg]

Thanks Jerry!

[Hogfaniam]

Wow! That boggles my mind. $95 million for an end zone. If it ever gets done we will have one heck of a nice football stadium. Can you say no more games in war memorial!

It's more involved than just seats. 

"New, smaller video boards would be added in the south end zone as well as other updating and renovations throughout the stadium -- including a new underground parking deck to the north of the stadium."