Larry Gies Makes Transformational $100 Million Gift to Illinois Athletics

[Dan]

In recognition of Gies' contribution, Illinois' Memorial Stadium, just one year removed from its 100th anniversary, will now be known as Gies Memorial Stadium.

Larry Gies Makes Transformational $100 Million Gift to Illinois Athletics - University of Illinois Athletics

Gies Name Added to Memorial Stadium in Memory of Army Veteran Father

fightingillini.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965475330656776477

 

[illinoistradition]

Just came here to post this. Love the donation; not sure on the name inclusion with a stadium built around a distinct cause. I suppose that is the cost for getting these types of massive donations.

 

[The pop of Champaign]

Illinois 100 million roster incoming. All-in on the natty

 

[MainelyIllini]

Luther Head is breathing a sigh of relief somewhere.

 

[Marshall_Lucky]

Just came here to post this. Love the donation; not sure on the name inclusion with a stadium built around a distinct cause. I suppose that is the cost for getting these types of massive donations.

Agree.. not a fan of the name change

 

[Pikeillinifan]

Wow, what great, great, great news.

And yeah, I'm 100% good with the name Gies Memorial Stadium.

 

[band camp]

Illinois 100 million roster incoming. All-in on the natty

Pay down our over $200 million debt.

 

[band camp]

Luther Head is breathing a sigh of relief somewhere.

Classic my bro, well done.

 

[redwingillini11]

Really wish we could just have kept Memorial Stadium. But there’s no doubt this is better than it becoming Motorola Stadium.

But thanks for the donation bro. There’s no doubt that’s the dream to drop $100M on the beloved.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

To anyone upset about the naming rights, don't be. How often have you ever said "Willis Tower"?
This is beyond huge and, frankly, a must this day in age.

 

[chiefini]

This donation is really going to help with that $21 million Illinois has to pay for the court ruling. Hopefully, Illinois won’t have to cut any more staff, services, or organizations (like Illini Fan Council), or eliminate any sports now. We should all be very grateful to the Gies family.

 

[madillini4]

$100 million is bonkers

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965479322627486074

 

[tambo]

An amazing amount of work was put in by a lot of people in order for this amazing donation! Thank you Gies Team!!

 

[madillini4]

Luther Head is breathing a sigh of relief somewhere.

What’s the joke I’m missing?

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

In recognition of Gies' contribution, Illinois' Memorial Stadium, just one year removed from its 100th anniversary, will now be known as Gies Memorial Stadium.

Larry Gies Makes Transformational $100 Million Gift to Illinois Athletics - University of Illinois Athletics

Gies Name Added to Memorial Stadium in Memory of Army Veteran Father

fightingillini.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965475330656776477

Does anyone have Gies on speed dial to sort out our basketball and football uniform problems?

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

I was just thinking, can we at least wait until he dies to call it Geis Memorial Stadium?

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965481380923797614

 

[mattcoldagelli]

Just came here to post this. Love the donation; not sure on the name inclusion with a stadium built around a distinct cause. I suppose that is the cost for getting these types of massive donations.

He's making the donation in honor of his father, who was a veteran.

 

[Joel Goodson]

In recognition of Gies' contribution, Illinois' Memorial Stadium, just one year removed from its 100th anniversary, will now be known as Gies Memorial Stadium.

Larry Gies Makes Transformational $100 Million Gift to Illinois Athletics - University of Illinois Athletics

Gies Name Added to Memorial Stadium in Memory of Army Veteran Father

fightingillini.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965475330656776477

whoa!

 

[hooraybeer]

big time AD securing big time commitments. this has to be the coaching equivalent of signing the #1 ranked recruiting class. it’s only a matter of time before Texas or ND comes after Whitman

 

[spotter]

Wow. That is amazing. At least it in not "(Insert Generic Corporate Name Here) Stadium."

 

[Illwinsagain]

I wonder is Larry is hiring?

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965481380923797614

I don’t think you can call it a “gift” when you receive something significant in return, such as your name on the stadium. That’s known as a “transaction.”

 

[TriangleIL]

big time AD securing big time commitments. this has to be the coaching equivalent of signing the #1 ranked recruiting class. it’s only a matter of time before Texas or ND comes after Whitman

I think his big orange heart won't let that happen.