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(01-26-2018 01:27 PM)ODU Oldtimer Wrote:  The sad reality is all the hope and excitement that was generated just 5 or 6 years ago after we announced are plans to go FBS have died. That contagious dream of "Aim High" escalated all our expatiations. The Administration seemed to fuel our vision of what we had to look forward to in the future. In fact it was not only a local anticipation of great things to come, but we were receiving national attention about our meteoric skyrocketing of a program destined for greatness, and we had a President and AD that seemed to want and desire that as well. Everyone was on board and fundraising was soaring and the next think we know is that the University has plans to move us to that next level and they were saying all the right things at that time. A new stadium with all the bells and whistles.

What happen to President Broderick and Wood Selig that had a vision that made us all so PROUD to bleed blue. However, they have more than dampened the hopes and aspirations of the fans and the loyal Alumni that have support ODU over many years. I do feel betrayed, especially after attending the inaugural event to announce the renovation and re-build of Forman Field with a beautiful presentation of Hope for our future. Yes, maybe Less in capacity than what we all wanted and many felt we would need very quickly to have the program continue to grow and influence recruits, but we still felt the dream was finally on track. It appears now it was just another time the University has betrayed the loyal supporters of ODU Sports. I'm sad to say I have lost faith in President Broderick and Wood Selige, but love my University and will always support, unfortunately my respect for those in control of our destiny will never be restored.

I'm as frustrated as everyone by this but I would say the Cox bill and the drastic drop in anticipated revenue from the conference due to TV money drying up have tied their hands greatly. I don't expect that we would see a 35K seat stadium being built but i would like to think our budget would at least be closer to $75 million than $55 million.