When do you believe the legislature will take back the 10 million Justice gave Marshall for the baseball field? On the news tonight, several legislative members were calling the donation “money laundering.”
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Hell, the legislature has mistreated and misappropriated the tax payers money for decades. If it went to WVU, they wouldn't be bitching.When do you believe the legislature will take back the 10 million Justice gave Marshall for the baseball field? On the news tonight, several legislative members were calling the donation “money laundering.”
Got that rightHell, the legislature has mistreated and misappropriated the tax payers money for decades. If it went to WVU, they wouldn't be bitching.
Hell, the legislature has mistreated and misappropriated the tax payers money for decades. If it went to WVU, they wouldn't
I do think it is money laundering in some form and also that the stink wouldn’t be as strong if Wvu had benefited from this move by JJ. In an earlier thread I suggested the name be - COVID Field @ CARES Act Stadium. I stand by that suggestion. ;-)))Hell, the legislature has mistreated and misappropriated the tax payers money for decades. If it went to WVU, they wouldn't be bitching.
Awful early for an I told you so, don't you think?But, but, but, its REAL this time!!!!!!!! It is on the way!!!!!!!!! The other 4000 announcement of a baseball park were all lies, but THIS time its DIFFERENT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Told ya so.
Really? But it is a politician that is back dooring money for us to have a ball park.I absolutely hate politicians. Every single one of them.
Agreed... We (the voting public) have become okay with the idea of, "If it benefits me, then the rules don't matter."Really? But it is a politician that is back dooring money for us to have a ball park.
Look, I want a new baseball park as much as anyone. And I am realistic that the legislature has favored wvu over the years. But let's be honest, it is a little shady what Justice is doing. I am fine with it, LOL. But we should expect some scrutiny over it.
I didn't say I was fine with anything. I said I hated all politicians.Really? But it is a politician that is back dooring money for us to have a ball park.
Look, I want a new baseball park as much as anyone. And I am realistic that the legislature has favored wvu over the years. But let's be honest, it is a little shady what Justice is doing. I am fine with it, LOL. But we should expect some scrutiny over it.
Are you just now realizing this is how every political decision gets done????I am all for MU getting a baseball stadium, but the way this has come about screams shady backroom handshakes between power players in Charleston.
Dirt work, concrete and utilities work is already well under way. If they cut off the 13 million we still have ten million but will probably end up looking like a tee ball stadiumIf anyone can comment on whether this might genuinely be in jeopardy I feel it's @KellyGreenAlumni - if you can comment, have you heard any rumblings and such or is it businesses as usual?
IMO, they're going to make a fuss, then it is going to be swept under the rug. The Senate is just as sh!tty with money as they're claiming JJ to be.
WVUs stadium cost less then Marshall’s. Probably also part of the hitch. Marshall is not allowed to have a better (insert anything here) than WVUGot that right
is that based on cost (is that inflation adjusted?) , or based on better quality facility just curiousWVUs stadium cost less then Marshall’s. Probably also part of the hitch. Marshall is not allowed to have a better (insert anything here) than WVU
Seems a lot of money wasted on that Morgantown hole when they cant seem to win at anything in sports.WVU's stadium costs were subsidized because the WV DOH did all of the site prep, supposedly to facilitate "drainage" for an unneeded exit it added in. Leaving behind a lot perfectly sculpted for a ball field. That is right, WV gas tax money was illegally used to build a sports facility. Think of that the next time you hit a pothole.
But that is what WVU is. You pay, others benefit.
I'm by no means a lawyer, I just look at rocks. But, Jimmy J having had a global firm along with a local firm sign off on the legality makes me think that this is all just pissing and moaning that will lead no where.Dirt work, concrete and utilities work is already well under way. If they cut off the 13 million we still have ten million but will probably end up looking like a tee ball stadium
Morgantown = wasted money. Sports, academics, whatever. One of the reasons WV is where it is economically is that we have never had the courage to shut WVU down and farm its programs out to institutions that can serve the state and its people.Seems a lot of money wasted on that Morgantown hole when they cant seem to win at anything in sports.
I am no fan of WVU but don't you think that is a bit of an exaggeration ? they have had their moments of excellence in sports and have produced plenty of people well prepared to tackle the world in academics, medicine and law among others. IMO both Marshall and WVU represent the state of WV well and do wonders with what they have to work with especially in the area of funding.Morgantown = wasted money. Sports, academics, whatever. One of the reasons WV is where it is economically is that we have never had the courage to shut WVU down and farm its programs out to institutions that can serve the state and its people.
True dat. They were also awarded a TIF so the poor residents of Granville and anyone else going to the movies or shopping at Walmart had to pay extra taxWVU's stadium costs were subsidized because the WV DOH did all of the site prep, supposedly to facilitate "drainage" for an unneeded exit it added in. Leaving behind a lot perfectly sculpted for a ball field. That is right, WV gas tax money was illegally used to build a sports facility. Think of that the next time you hit a pothole.
But that is what WVU is. You pay, others benefit.
When they started switching to coke and Pepsi zero it also zeroes out the tax ☹️…… jkIs the soda tax still a thing? This money should be going to all wv public colleges evenly based on enrollment.
Geologist?I'm by no means a lawyer, I just look at rocks. But, Jimmy J having had a global firm along with a local firm sign off on the legality makes me think that this is all just pissing and moaning that will lead no where.
Ethically, could it have gone towards more urgent projects? yes. But was it illegal? Doesn't sound like it.
Look @mlblack16. there's two of themGeologist?
Same. 2004 graduate of Marshall’s esteemed Geology program. Don’t be disheartened by @BleedsGreen33 he looks at spreadsheets all day and @mlblack16. Basically tells people which jello fruit cups they should eat.Yessir
and you dig holes and hide in them all day, pretending to workSame. 2004 graduate of Marshall’s esteemed Geology program. Don’t be disheartened by @BleedsGreen33 he looks at spreadsheets all day and @mlblack16. Basically tells people which jello fruit cups they should eat.
Check out how they are doing in sports this year. I think it was pointed out accurately on another post here.I am no fan of WVU but don't you think that is a bit of an exaggeration ? they have had their moments of excellence in sports and have produced plenty of people well prepared to tackle the world in academics, medicine and law among others. IMO both Marshall and WVU represent the state of WV well and do wonders with what they have to work with especially in the area of funding.
They aren’t doing to hot. Ill be the spoiler alert hereCheck out how they are doing in sports this year. I think it was pointed out accurately on another post here.