Ruiz addresses Shalala

[Gables Canes]

What about this area I have highlighted on the NE corner of campus? With all of the new dorms being constructed on campus, are Mahoney Pearson really needed anymore? Those dorms are an old eyesore. If you knock them down and can somehow relocate the West Lab Elementary school (I would imagine relocating a small elementary school is more conceivable than a large, 3k+ student high school), there's a good amount of space available. There's also a large empty field directly on the east side of the area I have circled. Just an idea.

 

[AtlAtty]

Why does she think anyone cares about her opinion? She is not the president of the university anymore.

 

[Gransapo]

One of the best things about the OB and I assume about Hard Rock is that every student that wants to go to a game can. Unlike FSU, UF, etc., where you have to win a lottery. I have been walking into stadiums in Lincoln/Tally where you see students walking away because they couldn’t get tickets. If you think a 50k stadium, will allow every student to attend then you probably also believe the paja mental of moving CGHS and building a stadium in the middle of Coral Gables.

 

[redrum234]

The Mayor and City Commission of Coral Gables are totally against the idea of a stadium in the City. It will be tough sledding.

 

[caneworld]

Shalala wasn't good for Miami football. But she was great for the school and help turn UHealth into a monster that is paying dividends now.

I like and appreciate that Ruiz is willing to spend his money (although, if you know anything about insurance attorneys, his business, etc his saying you would laugh a bit at that). But the idea of him financing a stadium, especially one in Coral Gabkes at the location of Coral Gables High School is laughable and ridiculous. So much so that you have to wonder if it's a part of some sort of scam lol. I would love a closer, mini Orange Bowl. But that's the least of my concerns. If the Canes win, Hard Rock Stadium is as good an atmosphere as any. Just go back to that game against Notre Dame. I don't think the Irish ever had an experience like that in an opposing stadium.

I beg to disagree on UHealth... that monstrosity bled cash for years and nearly bankrupted the university... if it wasn't for the govt bailouts, it would have been the biggest white elephant project in school history....
Fortunately with Federal funding from Obamacare and the current crisis pours in money to the Health system and saved it. Nothing to do with her planning.

 

[Hold My Beer]

Hillary and Shalala were BFFs. I wonder why. I wonder if Slick Willy ever walked in on joined them.

FIFY

 

[ddann]

I’m a thousandnaire and neither do I.

Thousandaires are no joke. Trust me, there are A LOT of us out there.

 

[Hold My Beer]

I hope this guy is also in charge of the slush fund....I mean bag f....I mean, community outreach fund.

The NCAA has been castrated, so slush fund is now an acceptable term

 

[SpikeUM]

Schools take years to be built...so where does He put over 3K students while this happens?

Read the various articles - he already bought land. I am not telling you its going to happen, or that its a good idea, but when you have money to spend, nothing is impossible.

 

[Hold My Beer]

Frankly, Miami would be better off waiting for the Marlins to inevitably move(Eventually they are going to have to, they have lost the fanbase, and the new stadium sheen is wearing off), and taking back the OB site.

And build it back exactly like the classic Miami Orange Bowl: metal bleachers, tiny concession stands, overflowing toilets -- all of its glory brought back to life.

 

[theibisrules]

Poor fella never had a chance lol

 

[rsa coral gables]

What about this area I have highlighted on the NE corner of campus? With all of the new dorms being constructed on campus, are Mahoney Pearson really needed anymore? Those dorms are an old eyesore. If you knock them down and can somehow relocate the West Lab Elementary school (I would imagine relocating a small elementary school is more conceivable than a large, 3k+ student high school), there's a good amount of space available. There's also a large empty field directly on the east side of the area I have circled. Just an idea.

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NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER GOING TO HAPPEN. NEVER.

 

[Fightinibis]

THANK GOD!!! LOVE THIS GUY.

Just what I hoped for years and years to see, somebody telling this member of the Clinton Crime Syndicate to take a ******* hike.

 

[Fightinibis]

Wonder what her take on Manny v. Mario is? Gee, I wonder....

 

[Hurracanes]

Exactly. I don’t want a ****** college stadium with concrete and bleachers for seats. And newer stadiums, especially smaller ones like they want to build are erector set bleachers like UCF or FIU.

You from Broward?

 

[Jedi Master Cane]

He will be a problem, dude screams Try Hard. Unfortunately, the idiots amongst us are easily wowed by a dude flapping his gums about things that he knows nothing about. Ever notice that the Soffers and the consistent money never say anything? There's a reason why, they aren't out there trying to be loved, they are merely trying to do what's right for the University.

This is such a garbage take.

Such a problem that he's ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS we were able to even land Mario. His financial backing unified guys like Lemonis and Mas to join the battle as well. It was just a year ago that Lemonis was tweeting out stupid **** like "It's all about the E, not the W's". Now the guy does an about-face and is all on-board with change and trying to build a winning football program.

Not to mention, BOTH Jimmy Johnson and Alonzo Highsmith each thought enough of Ruiz the person to join the stadium committee, and attach their names to the cause as well.

You're obviously a Donna apologist. Fact of the matter is this fanbase owes Ruiz a debt of gratitude. He's done more for this program in the last 5 months than our inept and incompetent administration did in TWENTY YEARS.

 

[DTP]

You from Broward?

Hollywood

 

[mirasuegui]

if Donna thinks its a bad idea : go for it, lady has been wrong about everything

 

[Hurracanes]

Hollywood

I would like to brag about how I guessed correctly but anyone with a clue knows only Broward fans hate this idea. Broward Tears thread may need to be created if this happens.

 

[Atom Atlas]

Yeah, it may not work but respect dude for thinking big.

Yep.. I doubt the stadium goes up there if any stadium at all is built but the fact he went public with a reaction like that is awesome....