Ande and other Longhorn swimmers. Question..

I've been aware of discussions to add an outdoor pool since the mid 90s, when I saw business plans for it and Josh Davis was used to pitch the case to the powers at Belmont (the Texas AD). I think the challenge we've run into is that there's always something else that get's "front-burner" importance. That's usually football, but has been other things as well. I can hardly blame the focus on football, as it's been the revenue engine for the most profitable athletic department in the country. But nonetheless, I'm frustrated by the lack of an outdoor pool, which I think would help with recruiting, training space, and hosting events. If I were to peer into my crystal ball, I'd guess that something gets done when Eddie retires and a hot new coach demands facilities expansion (ie, a flavor of the build it and the coach and then the program will come strategy).

I've been aware of discussions to add an outdoor pool since the mid 90s, when I saw business plans for it and Josh Davis was used to pitch the case to the powers at Belmont (the Texas AD). I think the challenge we've run into is that there's always something else that get's "front-burner" importance. That's usually football, but has been other things as well. I can hardly blame the focus on football, as it's been the revenue engine for the most profitable athletic department in the country. But nonetheless, I'm frustrated by the lack of an outdoor pool, which I think would help with recruiting, training space, and hosting events. If I were to peer into my crystal ball, I'd guess that something gets done when Eddie retires and a hot new coach demands facilities expansion (ie, a flavor of the build it and the coach and then the program will come strategy).