PawsUp wrote:
I also agree that I don’t think it’s atheltics related. Based on the magnitude of the announcement I suspect one of the following:
1. Biggest donation in school history. Possibly a game changing dollar amount to the tune of $100,000,000? I hope so as that could go a long way in pushing FIU towards the forefront of the public’s here in FL
2. An agreement in place between FIU and the fair to acquire the fairgrounds. God I hope this is the case, but I’m not sure, as it would have surely leaked to the media by now
3. Change of the school mascot? Maybe the return of SOB or the use of him as a secondary mascot.
That’s all I got lol. Idk about you guys but I’m anxious to hear with the announcement is.
1. The donation might be big but not that big. Reasoning is I don't think the president will let a donor give the biggest donation in school history to the REC (Wellness & Recreation Center) instead of Athletics or an academic program. If it's a donation to the Wellness & Recreation Center, it might be the biggest for that program. Heck, Wellness & Recreation has never received any donation before if I'm not mistaken.
2. You won't have such agreement celebrated at the Wellness & Recreation Center. For something like this, it will be in the GC ballrooms or the GC front plaza.
3. I doubt it. Mascot has to do with athletic teams, not Wellness & Recreation Center. Such celebration will be at the stadium. Moreover, if you watch the YouTube clip they produced promoting the event, the president received a phone call announcing the good news. I don't think he will receive such a call about a change in mascot. That's my take.