MadMartin8 wrote:Coyote wrote:He said this was something beyond what his office should handle, and they are putting together a committee of city wide people to come up with ideas on what they could do, even if it might be something larger than just UNO's project.
Putting a statue or something commemorating Briscoe on one of the athletic facilities is beyond the scope of the Athletic Director's office?
Hm.
The indication that I received is that it's being seen not just as an athletic department opportunity but as more of an institutional opportunity that bleeds over even into a community opportunity. I think this makes sense. Trev is simply indicating that he doesn't think he's equipped to move forward with this on an island without engaging the the academic leaders and historians at UNO, UNO alumni, Omaha business leaders who may be called upon to help with donations, South High School, and members of groups like the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame and Nebraska Black Sports Hall of Fame where he is already enshrined.
I would say that creating a panel to examine this made up with members of groups such as these would be extremely important in making sure this is handled correctly and done right the first time...and that everyone who has a stake in it gets their voices heard.
If I had a say, this is what I'd like to see...
1. A statue on UNO's campus either at Caniglia Field or in front of Baxter Arena
2. The #27 retired for all athletic events at Caniglia Field...if not campus wide. Or, make #27 something ceremonial that is given only to an athlete voted on by each team that is a great representative of UNO.
3. Create scholarship opportunities in his name.
Something like this would certainly be well deserved. It would help build more traditions at UNO, and recognize the most important athlete in school history.
I would love to be involved in this...in any capacity.