Who are the whales ?

[Walkman]

I keep hearing that the whales and President Randall are going to pick the next coach – I really wonder who the whales actually are these days?

It will be very telling if we get Jensen and Miller to see what investments in the team these whales are willing to make. I find it just a little hard to believe that there are several big money people just sitting on the bench right now waiting for the right hire to throw major support behind the program.

I hope that it’s true. It’s been far too long since we actually had a crowd that seemed to care about basketball. I would love to see it – I am hoping we actually have these whales after all……

[Anfernee]

Starts with Hunts and ends with man.

[The Miami Ute]

The Ken Garff Family…I’d definitely start with them…also include Leo and Harriet Hopf, and the Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. Those are the biggest whales in the Utah Athletics constellation.

[Central Coast Ute]

Is the Rice family still around?

[The Miami Ute]

I’m not sure, but the guy I always see at the Crimson Club events is Spencer Eccles…he’s been right after Kyle when it comes to lifting any silverware the last few seasons.

[AZUTE]

CR England trucking hauls Utah football equipment around. They are a billion dollar family owned company and current CEO Chad England is an Utah grad.

I would imagine they are a significant donor.

[Rick]

A few key trustees are playing a role in the hire as is President Randall. Harlan is leading the search but the trustees and president’s office are significantly involved this go around. A few of the trustees, of course, have direct ties to significant donors. The U has to get this right in order to bring the right people back to the table for both NIL dollars and possible future renovation/construction of basketball facilities.

[TruckStopTerrors]

Thanks for sharing. I’m guessing AJ is what everybody wants. Hopefully, we can land him.

[chinngiskhaan]

The obvious answer here is Tony. With all the revenue he makes off this site, I bet he has a Scrooge mcduck style vault that he swims in for his daily exercise.

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