Clemson is turning the old football weight room in the West Zone into a gameday recruiting center and redecorating the home team tunnel (through which gameday recruits access the field)

(08-06-2018 05:12 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  SDSU wants to create a technology park similar to one that helped revitalize Atlanta
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news...ft13a-3gp1

Weird headline. It helped revitalize 6 sq blocks near GT

Quote:ATHENS, Ohio– In preparation for the upcoming 2018 football season, the Ohio athletics department announced several updates in an effort to continue to develop the gameday experience for fans at Peden Stadium. The enhancements include the new Bobcat Nation Pavilion, Peden Patio, Ohio Bobcat Club End Zone Club and a new Bobcat Authentic Team Store.

"There will be so many exciting additions this year to an already fun and festive game day atmosphere for fans," Director of Athletics Jim Schaus said. "New hospitality areas in and outside the stadium, new concessions zones, new ticket office, increased restrooms and more."

http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/fball/...0816k5bd0x

Ohio's expansion of Peden Stadium is wrapping up with quite a few highlights.

-Bobcat Nation Pavilion (w/ Large screen televising CFB games)
-Peden Patio (w/ Beer and Concessions)
-OBC Endzone Club (w/Balcony access for $900 up donors)
-Bobcat Authentic Team Store
-New Ticket Office

I don't believe the team store is a permanent thing but I guess I will see in two weeks at the first game.

Chamber of Commerce Endorses SDSU West Ballot Initiative
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/201...nitiative/

(08-17-2018 12:21 AM)joeben69 Wrote:  Chamber of Commerce Endorses SDSU West Ballot Initiative
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/201...nitiative/

I hope this works out for SDSU.

(08-17-2018 12:21 AM)joeben69 Wrote:  Chamber of Commerce Endorses SDSU West Ballot Initiative
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/201...nitiative/

Is 35,000 seats enough for a prospective power conference candidate?

It still keeps them ahead of SJSU but I have to wonder.

New Peden Patio shown which will be "activated for fans"

https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/103...3343083520

(08-17-2018 04:39 PM)Kittonhead Wrote:  

(08-17-2018 12:21 AM)joeben69 Wrote:  Chamber of Commerce Endorses SDSU West Ballot Initiative
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/201...nitiative/

Is 35,000 seats enough for a prospective power conference candidate?

It still keeps them ahead of SJSU but I have to wonder.

The proposed sdsu stadium starts off at 35K but would be expandable to 50,000, capable of hosting an NFL team.
https://sdsuwest.org/facts/stadium

The 35K seat stadium would actually put sdsu on par with:
Boise State - Albertsons Stadium - 36,387
UNLV - Sam Boyd Stadium - 36,800

and ahead of:
Washington State - Martin Stadium - 32,740

A 50K seat stadium would actually put sdsu on par with:
Hawai'i - Aloha Stadium - 50,000
Stanford - Stanford Stadium - 50,424

and ahead of:
The rest of the MWC
Utah - Rice-Eccles Stadium - 45,807
Oregon State - Reser Stadium - 43,363
Washington State - Martin Stadium - 32,740

So a 35K seat stadium is a good start.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_W...Facilities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-12_Con...Facilities

Updated Peden Stadium diagram now out. Some simplifications from previous years but its come a long way from its HS looking days of the 1980's.

Not sure if it was mentioned previously but Miss. State is building a new home locker room, moving the visitor’s locker room to the other end zone, and most importantly, improving the sound system at Davis Wade Stadium.

Central Michigan is preparing to break ground on the new $32 million Chippewa Champions Center at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. When completed, this will place CMU's football facilities among the very best in the MAC.

https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/2018/8/5...enter.aspx

FIRE UP CHIPS! :)

(08-17-2018 04:39 PM)Kittonhead Wrote:  

(08-17-2018 12:21 AM)joeben69 Wrote:  Chamber of Commerce Endorses SDSU West Ballot Initiative
https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/201...nitiative/

Is 35,000 seats enough for a prospective power conference candidate?

It still keeps them ahead of SJSU but I have to wonder.

It is expandable, but I am not of the opinon that we are going to a power conference, so it's a moot point. San Diego is at a geographical disadvantage in its sunny corner of the world.

(08-21-2018 10:14 AM)BeatWestern! Wrote:  Central Michigan is preparing to break ground on the new $32 million Chippewa Champions Center at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. When completed, this will place CMU's football facilities among the very best in the MAC.

https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/2018/8/5...enter.aspx

FIRE UP CHIPS! :)

Is "among the very best in the MAC" an honor to hang one's hat on?

Great job CMU.


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(08-21-2018 02:05 PM)geef Wrote:  

(08-21-2018 10:14 AM)BeatWestern! Wrote:  Central Michigan is preparing to break ground on the new $32 million Chippewa Champions Center at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. When completed, this will place CMU's football facilities among the very best in the MAC.

https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/2018/8/5...enter.aspx

FIRE UP CHIPS! :)

Is "among the very best in the MAC" an honor to hang one's hat on?

As opposed to worst in the MAC? Gotta start somewhere, and the rest of the MAC is who they recruit against, mainly

https://weberstatesports.com/news/2018/8...adium.aspx
Weber State to begin construction on complex at Stewart Stadium

OGDEN - Weber State University Athletics is excited to announce the construction of a state-of-the-art athletic complex at the north end of Stewart Stadium.

The building will include the Barbara and Rory Youngberg Football Center, the Sark's Boy's Gateway, the Stromberg Strength and Conditioning Complex, the Marquardt-Kimball Plaza and the Behnken Plaza.

The 27,000-square foot building will surround the Chick Hislop track on the north side and will serve as the main entrance to the stadium.

The facility will include a new state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility for all Wildcat student-athletes. It will also feature new football team locker rooms and a new expanded football equipment room, in addition to football coaches offices and position group meeting rooms.

The building will also include a 125-seat team room that will benefit all student-athletes. A new plaza, ticket office, and souvenir shop will also be part of the project.

"This building is transformational to our program," said Weber State Athletic Director Jerry Bovee. "Over the last 10 years we have made great strides in improving the athletic and academic facilities for our student-athletes and this is a capstone project that will assist in the development of not only the football program but all of our 16 sports. It also allows for an expanded space for our training and nutrition needs, which will benefit all student-athletes. This is made possible through the generous donations of community members and former student-athletes."

Work progressing on the new facade and entryways at Houston's Fertitta Center.

(08-23-2018 10:50 AM)CougarRed Wrote:  Work progressing on the new facade and entryways at Houston's Fertitta Center.

Still not happy they took the Hofheinz name off. Another bit of history lost.

(08-23-2018 11:15 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-23-2018 10:50 AM)CougarRed Wrote:  Work progressing on the new facade and entryways at Houston's Fertitta Center.

Still not happy they took the Hofheinz name off. Another bit of history lost.

There is supposed to be a statue of the judge outside the new arena.

And Holman between Scott and Cullen is supposed to be renamed Hofheinz Ave.

But make no mistake, there would be no new arena without the ability to sell naming rights to Tilman for $20M.

(08-23-2018 12:51 PM)CougarRed Wrote:  

(08-23-2018 11:15 AM)loki_the_bubba Wrote:  

(08-23-2018 10:50 AM)CougarRed Wrote:  Work progressing on the new facade and entryways at Houston's Fertitta Center.

Still not happy they took the Hofheinz name off. Another bit of history lost.

There is supposed to be a statue of the judge outside the new arena.

And Holman between Scott and Cullen is supposed to be renamed Hofheinz Ave.

But make no mistake, there would be no new arena without the ability to sell naming rights to Tilman for $20M.

Oh I understand. But it still makes me sad. Many memories at Hofheinz of Wheatley/Kashmere games in the '70s.