rootube said:The most obvious explanation is that the president's residence on campus is old and provides little privacy. But sure let's go with the conspiracy theory that the Youngs are elitists from the Pacific Northwest (Is that a thing?). And that Sharp is trying to pimp out the house to the highest bidder.davido said:I heard that Young's wife was NOT interested in living there, in the most Pacific Northwest way possible.Quote:
If I remember correctly, I believe Young wasn't permitted to live there because money bags Sharp wanted to rent it out on game days. Anything for a buck.
Hard to have 100 year old buildings if you don't let them get past 50, but I agree that this one isn't that special.
From KBTX TV back in 2015. Sharp wanted to rent it out to make a buck off it. I didn't make it up.
System Chancellor John Sharp announced Monday incoming president Michael K. Young won't live in the President's Home.
"Sharing that house with former students and the Aggie nation could result in a lot of goodwill, a lot of fundraising and things like that. That was far more valuable than having somebody living there," Sharp said.
