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The McNair's donate 3 million to Houston Baptist Football

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by sugrlndkid, Feb 8, 2014.

  1. sugrlndkid

    sugrlndkid Member

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    as a 2006 grad this makes me smile...go Huskies..:)

    http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/02/texans-mcnair-donates-3-million-to-hbu-football-stadium/?cmpid=hpbn

    Houston Baptist was a newcomer to football in 2013.

    Now, the Huskies are getting a helping hand from one of Houston’s biggest names in the sport.

    Texans owner Bob McNair and his wife, Janice, have given $3 million to HBU in support of construction of the Huskies’ new on-campus football stadium.

    “Janice and I believe HBU is one of the leading universities in Christian higher education. We also recognize the values of football and, as such, see this as a worthwhile contribution to continue that excellence,” McNair said in a statement released by the university. “As we’ve seen with the Texans, the sport of football provides a rallying point for the whole community. We see that same dynamic taking shape at HBU and we are proud to be part of it.”

    HBU President Robert B. Sloan Jr. said the McNairs have been longtime supporters of HBU.

    “We are grateful for their support and generosity,” Sloan said. “This gift will make a significant impact toward our football stadium, as well as to the entire University.”

    The McNair’s gift will be used toward building the stadium’s seating, ticketing and press-box areas, which are scheduled to begin construction later this month. Dunham Field, the stadium’s playing surface, was installed last summer.

    With an abbreviated schedule, HBU went 3-4 during its inaugural football season. The Huskies played their home games nearby at Strake Jesuit.
     
  2. J.R.

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    Paying Kubiak (one more year I believe)
    Bought out Bill O'Brien
    Paid Bill O'Brien
    $3 million to HBU

    Thanks Bob :)
     
  3. CCorn

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    I almost went to hbu.

    Best decision of my life going to state instead.
     
  4. sugrlndkid

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    ^^^ lol...If I had to do it again, would've gone to Michigan for my undergrad...but HBU covered everything...free>>>partial scholarships :)
     

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