Is the RAC or the Louis Brown Athletic Center
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Julie took the name off before last season or one before in hopes of drawing sponsorship (companies hire firms when they're looking for things to sponsor, and arenas named for people they usually don't look into because they assume those are "taken" so to speak). Also the reason "Home of Rutgers Basketball" was taken off the red wall above the lobby where the team photos used to be. That would someday say "Verizon Arena" or whatever. So for now "The RAC" is the name and I assume William always be no matter what they change it to, if they ever do.
Another nice job by JH. What a politically correct trainwreck she was.
Basically...no matter who we steal money from for naming rights, they don't understand that the fanbase will call it the RAC now and until the end of their naming rights contract
Permetti had already planned on dropping the name and selling rights and even said he knew fans would still call it the RAC. Except of course that was another thing that Pernetti didn't get done.
For the life of me I can't understand why fans including those on this board don't call it Rutgers Stadium anymore. Let the TV guys call it what they want...
Think it would be wise for Rent-A-Center to sponsor it...
For the same reason we don't call Rutgers Queens College anymore. Things change.
Are you saying Rutgers should turn down millions of dollars just because some fans don't want anything to change? And by the way, it is not like "The Rutgers Athletic Center" is a particularly compelling name. Things change, and that is OK.
No I'm not..why the hell would I say that. I'm saying take any and all the money we can get. Naming rights just got us a fortune for our training facility.
Can't understand how the admin could just drop the name even for profit.
Officially called RAC from 1977 to 1986. Then Louis Brown (RU golf team) left a lot of money in his will to RU. Don't know what the funds were designated to be used, but they renamed the RAC to Louis Brown AC in 1986. Bummer for sure and maybe for the family.
I guess it's the old " what have you done for me lately thing " and being he passed on who would speak up. Doesn't seem right unless there is more to it.
Incidentally, there was a picture of the RAC on the cover of the Boston U vs RU football program in 1977, almost near completion.
30 years young.
Officially called RAC from 1977 to 1986. Then Louis Brown (RU golf team) left a lot of money in his will to RU. Don't know what the funds were designated to be used, but they renamed the RAC to Louis Brown AC in 1986. Bummer for sure and maybe for the family.
I guess it's the old " what have you done for me lately thing " and being he passed on who would speak up. Doesn't seem right unless there is more to it.
Incidentally, there was a picture of the RAC on the cover of the Boston U vs RU football program in 1977, almost near completion.
30 years young.
So true. Take the moolah and let the TV announcers call it whatever the corporate name is. I don't know anyone who called it the Louis Brown Athletic Center... and I know a lot of fans and people in the Rutgers community.
Poor analogy...decision to change name to Rutgers was lasting. The name of our university is not up for sale. On the other hand, name of the stadium will change many times.
??? I realize you dont like her but I am failing to see where a shot it deserved her. One this idea was talked about for years and two no one even called it Louis Brown Athletic Center and three did anyone care that it officially wasnt the Louis Brown Athletic Center and was now the RAC
My memory is a little hazy as to the details (which may not have been appropriate for a public forum in any event), but I recall that Rutgers believed that no one would complain if Mr. Brown's name was removed from the building. Apparently no one did.
Not exactly a trend but the idea of re-branding for a newer, bigger donation is not unheard of:
NY Times
Lincoln Center to Rename Avery Fisher Hall
NY Times
Lincoln Center to Rename Avery Fisher Hall
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Steve, this is quite an interesting story. Thanks for posting it.
Just seems funny because if someone offers money for naming rights there must be a time period stipulated. All parties know the perimeters. But when something is left in a will, it almost sounds final.
It's like a thank you , but we got a new offer. I guess this is what happened if they removed the name.
Sounds like the money left wasn't for a specific purpose or a prior agreement. Naming was only done as a thank you to the family.
I just call it The Stadium, never have used High Point Solutions Stadium or LBAC or Louis Brown Athletic Center
http://www.nunesmagician.com/2016/9...ty-negotiating-new-naming-rights-carrier-dome
Looks like Syracuse has found a loophole to get out of the horrible deal they made years ago for the Carrier Dome naming rights.
Looks like Syracuse has found a loophole to get out of the horrible deal they made years ago for the Carrier Dome naming rights.
Does anyone have a link to the rendering where they plan on installing giant hot dog rollers on the angled side of the RAC to meet demand for dollar dog day?
Probably in their plans already. One drawback, need solar panels to provide enough heat (165 degrees) for quicker cooking.
Price would then go to $ 9.00 per dog.
We are waiting for Trenton to release a solar hot dog cooking tax credit to offset.
I wouldn't be surprised at all.
Why don't they just offer Pork Roll/ Taylor Ham. Cooks so much quicker than HDs, but the skill level is the same.
But both theprint and broadcast media will use he sponsored name. That's what counts.
I'm sure Glassboro State used to think that, too. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
