Mizzou Athletics Receives $1.4 Million Gift for Football Project
11/30/2016 1:58:00 PM | Football
Contributions are nearing the $70 million mark for stadium addition
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has received another generous gift toward its upcoming football facility. A confidential donor has made a $1.4 million gift for the new south end zone facility at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field which is currently in planning and development stages.
This gift is another in the line of major contributions for the project which have totaled over $20 million in the past three months. In all, current fundraising for the project is nearing $70 million raised to date.
"I continue to be so impressed with our supporters," said Director of Athletics Jim Sterk. "I haven't been here very long yet, but that was one of the first things that stood out to me is just how much passion Mizzou fans have for their Tigers. It's been fun to see how much excitement there is for our vision with this facility, and we are so grateful for the support," he said.
"I certainly echo Jim's thoughts," said Head Football Coach Barry Odom. "We have an opportunity to build a facility that makes a lasting impact for this program, and in order to do that, we need buy-in from our donors and fans, and they are doing exactly that. It's gratifying to see the excitement and passion they have for this, knowing the difference they can help make for Mizzou Football," he said.
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