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Jim Harbaugh Bathroom: John Arrillaga Builds Coach $50,000 Throne
Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh now has the use of a private luxury bathroom and shower thanks to the kindness of donor John Arrillaga. It is believed that Arrillaga paid between $50,000 and $70,000 for Jim Harbaugh's bathroom.
John Arrillaga is a billionaire who has donated millions to Stanford and essentially built the Cardinal's athletic facility. Considering his largesse, what's a few thousand more for a private bathroom?
Such luxury has raised a few eyebrows considering that the Stanford athletic department is running low on funds. The Stanford athletic department has cut more than 20 jobs. In addition, the entire fencing team may be eliminated.
For many observers of the Stanford football team, the Jim Harbaugh bathroom raises a few questions.
If Arrillaga, the patriarch of Stanford athletics, insisted that Harbaugh’s bathroom be built now … this summer … despite the layoffs and perception-be-damned … well:
Is there any chance he could donate $70,000 to help save a job?



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at 10:18 on August 27th, 2009
You spelled the donors name two different ways in the first two sentences.