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(10-31-2018 02:18 PM)doss2 Wrote:  

(10-31-2018 01:22 PM)OKIcat Wrote:  Here's the story as I know it.

The Shoemaker Center contains Fifth Third Arena within its confines. Shoemaker was the Lieutenant Governor who secured major funding for the building, hence it was named in his honor. Years later, Fifth Third made a major contribution toward UC Athletics and was honored with naming rights for the arena portion only. Ed Jucker Court was an honorary naming for the legendary coach who helped bring two national championships to our University. So it's Ed Jucker Court in the Fifth Third Arena at The Shoemaker Center.

All this is not unique to UC, in today's world of college sports where naming opportunities provide needed revenue. There may even be a well concealed utility closet somewhere in the building that could be named for one of us for just the right gift.

I think Ed and his wife also donated $1,000,000

If UC was willing to sell the naming of Carson Field and Jucker Court I bet they could get millions. I would pony a million for Doss's Notches with big signs on each

I'm thinking more along the lines of The dossbig's Port-O-Let Row.

And thanks OKIcat!