Between Tom Herman’s pursuit of premier football facilities and first-year athletic director Chris Del Conte’s willingness to grant those wishes by way of big checks from big-money boosters, the Texas Longhorns athletic department is full-speed ahead in its quest to modernize and once again become the Joneses.
Whether it’s aiming to improve the overall game day experience or casually calling boosters in hopes of $10 million-plus donations, Del Conte has worked feverishly behind the scenes since taking over at Texas in December. As is, Del Conte’s to-do list includes major projects such as fundraising for a brand new, state-of-the-art basketball arena and a $140 million renovation to the south end zone of Darrell K Royal—Texas Memorial Stadium.