04-05-2013, 10:37 AM
Yes, Yvonne. Clearly, that is the direct, and only, implication of what I'm saying.
Or maybe, when accepting money, the AD can play a role to influence the donor in making sure the naming is appropriate and uses our best traditions. Ask the donor "why Willie?" If the Offensive is named after one of the greatest offensive players, maybe they could encourage the use of the names of one of our greatest defensive players (John Lynch?)
The AD doesn't just sit there with a thumb up it's bum and accept checks. Managing the "brand" of Stanford is part of its job.
Or maybe, when accepting money, the AD can play a role to influence the donor in making sure the naming is appropriate and uses our best traditions. Ask the donor "why Willie?" If the Offensive is named after one of the greatest offensive players, maybe they could encourage the use of the names of one of our greatest defensive players (John Lynch?)
The AD doesn't just sit there with a thumb up it's bum and accept checks. Managing the "brand" of Stanford is part of its job.