This project addresses needs identified at the launch of the athletic department’s portion of the Victors for Michigan campaign last fall.
The university's first indoor rowing tank will be built.
Wouldn't an indoor rowing tank be more of a "want" than a "need"?
They are building a 2000 spectator capacity track and 3000 capacity lacrosse stadium. We can't even get a few more used bleachers for our soccer/lacrosse/football field/6 lane track.
The $168M project is supposed to be funded solely by athletic donors, including $100M from Stephen Ross. The other $68M from other donors is pretty nice too.
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