Wow. Thanks. That is impressive.

Nice, thanks for posting. I wish that it was lower to the ground for better picture taking, like the Drexel Dragon or the JMU Duke Dog. Regardless, it's a fun idea.

Not against this statue in any way; it looks like it will be cool. However, to clarify, I thought my Tribe Club donations went towards funding athletic scholarships. It seems like this could have been bought using general Alumni Society funds, or something like that instead of with Tribe Club funds. Does anyone know how much it cost at the auction? (Maybe the cost was so low as to make it a moot point as to where the funds came from).

(10-19-2018 10:01 AM)Zorch Wrote:  Not against this statue in any way; it looks like it will be cool. However, to clarify, I thought my Tribe Club donations went towards funding athletic scholarships. It seems like this could have been bought using general Alumni Society funds, or something like that instead of with Tribe Club funds. Does anyone know how much it cost at the auction? (Maybe the cost was so low as to make it a moot point as to where the funds came from).

From the Tribe Club website: “By providing important resources for scholarships, coaching salaries, equipment and facilities, Tribe Club members improve the quality of all aspects of William & Mary Athletics.“

I trust it was a well thought out decision to enhance the Tribe facilities. Certainly not an expense outside of the established mission of the Tribe Club.

Needs some W&M gold gilding.

Huge and the Reveleys. The base is certainly large.
https://t.co/ibl2FHfKBb

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(10-19-2018 05:37 PM)mrjoolius Wrote:  

Hmm..looks like the demon statue, Pazuzu, from the archaeological site in The Exorcist.

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Hmm, that is not the same as that gold statue from Berlin that was posted earlier. This one has its ribs showing, like it hasn't eaten in a while. I like the gold one a lot better.

(10-19-2018 08:45 PM)Zorch Wrote:  Hmm, that is not the same as that gold statue from Berlin that was posted earlier. This one has its ribs showing, like it hasn't eaten in a while. I like the gold one a lot better.

"based on" key words.

Its fine, its fine...

Was there yesterday for some time. Returning alums really positive about Tribe Plaza and our new
Griffin statue with almost everyone taking pictures if it and themselves in front of it. It really stands out and you can see it from a long ways away. Kids are blown away with it too.

I was dubious at first hearing about it, but after seeing it and watching reactions it's going to be a long-time popular addition to the campus.

(10-19-2018 12:44 PM)Tribe3455 Wrote:  

(10-19-2018 10:01 AM)Zorch Wrote:  Not against this statue in any way; it looks like it will be cool. However, to clarify, I thought my Tribe Club donations went towards funding athletic scholarships. It seems like this could have been bought using general Alumni Society funds, or something like that instead of with Tribe Club funds. Does anyone know how much it cost at the auction? (Maybe the cost was so low as to make it a moot point as to where the funds came from).

From the Tribe Club website: “By providing important resources for scholarships, coaching salaries, equipment and facilities, Tribe Club members improve the quality of all aspects of William & Mary Athletics.“

I trust it was a well thought out decision to enhance the Tribe facilities. Certainly not an expense outside of the established mission of the Tribe Club.

I still think that "I trust it was a well thought out decision" depends on how much the Tribe Club paid for it (and nobody has chimed in on that; don't Tribe Club members have a right to know where their donations are going?). Those are funds not going to scholarships or even coaches' salaries. I guess I will reserve final judgment until I see it in person later today.

Zorch, we aren't the ones to ask.

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Maybe they got a great deal for the statues on Ebay and couldn't pass it up?

Multiple photos up of the Griffin. Cant seem to direct link.

They should let ivy grow up and around the pedestal.

https://tribeathletics.com/galleries/

Another view. Too funny at some of the PC views on twitter about him being anatomically correct. So what, if he's got a pair.
https://t.co/zNgeHBk9Lq


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I always prefer my griffons packing. All jokes aside- given the choice, which the school wasn't, I prefer the realism. Worked for the classic mythical statues. Shouldn't be a problem here.

(10-26-2018 08:18 AM)mrjoolius Wrote:  I always prefer my griffons packing. All jokes aside- given the choice, which the school wasn't, I prefer the realism. Worked for the classic mythical statues. Shouldn't be a problem here.

Realism? Did you actually just use that word? LOL - We are talking about a creature that is half lion and half eagle. Right!

(10-26-2018 10:02 AM)Zorch Wrote:  

(10-26-2018 08:18 AM)mrjoolius Wrote:  I always prefer my griffons packing. All jokes aside- given the choice, which the school wasn't, I prefer the realism. Worked for the classic mythical statues. Shouldn't be a problem here.

Realism? Did you actually just use that word? LOL - We are talking about a creature that is half lion and half eagle. Right!

I guess realism is all relative when you make a mythical creature into a costume and have it surf on top of pep band members.

(10-26-2018 10:02 AM)Zorch Wrote:  

(10-26-2018 08:18 AM)mrjoolius Wrote:  I always prefer my griffons packing. All jokes aside- given the choice, which the school wasn't, I prefer the realism. Worked for the classic mythical statues. Shouldn't be a problem here.

Realism? Did you actually just use that word? LOL - We are talking about a creature that is half lion and half eagle. Right!

I meant it in the classical statue sense. The Griffon is about as real as very anatomically correct Zeus or Aphrodite statues found in classic architecture worldwide. Classic architecture is exactly how I would describe the W&M campus. Would the statue have been just as effective with out the visible sack? Sure. The school didn't have a say in that and I'm pretty sure the fact wasn't advertised when purchased.

(10-20-2018 10:10 AM)Zorch Wrote:  

(10-19-2018 12:44 PM)Tribe3455 Wrote:  

(10-19-2018 10:01 AM)Zorch Wrote:  Not against this statue in any way; it looks like it will be cool. However, to clarify, I thought my Tribe Club donations went towards funding athletic scholarships. It seems like this could have been bought using general Alumni Society funds, or something like that instead of with Tribe Club funds. Does anyone know how much it cost at the auction? (Maybe the cost was so low as to make it a moot point as to where the funds came from).

From the Tribe Club website: “By providing important resources for scholarships, coaching salaries, equipment and facilities, Tribe Club members improve the quality of all aspects of William & Mary Athletics.“

I trust it was a well thought out decision to enhance the Tribe facilities. Certainly not an expense outside of the established mission of the Tribe Club.

I still think that "I trust it was a well thought out decision" depends on how much the Tribe Club paid for it (and nobody has chimed in on that; don't Tribe Club members have a right to know where their donations are going?). Those are funds not going to scholarships or even coaches' salaries. I guess I will reserve final judgment until I see it in person later today.

It was supposedly purchased from a school in the Midwest that went out of business for around $12K....they sent a truck to pick it up and then had to get repairs and refinishing done locally (costing much more than the $12K price tag).