by LTP Austin Correspondent Edwin Simmons
Austin, TX (LTP) - The University of Texas announced a first of its kind donation as famed Houston attorney and UT alum Joe Jamail announced a $5 million dollar donation for UT athletics. In an unusual twist, the funds were directed not toward the Longhorn AD coffers, but for necessary refurbishments to the workout facilities at the Travis County jail.
DeLoss Dodds said, "We are very appreciative of Joe's continued generosity and support of Longhorn athletics. Several of our student-athletes-convicts were really struggling with staying in shape and on track with their voluntary workouts during their stays at the Travis County Jail. With Joe's donation, the County will be able to renovate the gym and help the kids stay on track with their programs, no matter how long they are detained."
UT Coach Mack Brown and Austin Mayor Will Winn vehemently denied reports that the city would rename the Travis County Jail "Fred Akers Dormitory for Criminal Justice Studies".
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Very funny - loved it.
Maybe Ricky Williams can step up to the plate and fund the yoga/self discovery program for the inmates.
Didn't get to make it through all the predictions yet, but I have to tell you that it really cracked me up when you kept using the random picker again and again.
Hilarious!
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