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I want us to remember to dream big as Pitz did over on the Zone almost three years ago. IMO, this is awesome.

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someday....someday. She'll be the envy of many when done.
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Whats the "over/under" on this big dream? Would love to see it, but I don't think it will happen in the next 20 years!
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I'd like for them to at least just finish the lower bowl so we can get rid of the ugly side.
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First things first ----- I think we need to move up to FBS before any future expansion needs to discussed on a legitimate level. Given that, the image looks real nice -- I like it.
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That'd be nice but I don't expect to see any major capital expenditures on athletic facilities before the convo is built (not including UREC) except stuff that has to be done like replacing the field last offseason.
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We all have heard the magical expandable to 40,000 seats statement thrown around. I know initially there was talk of connecting the two upper decks with seating above the current end zone stands. Even if it were ever deemed that we needed those seats, I don't see how it could be done. There's a creek to deal with (remember the flood pictures) and of course the railroad. Without the additional endzone seating, it seems as if we'd max out the current design at 35k. 15,000 new seats mirroring the home side minus the 5000 that we'll rip down. Maybe we get an extra thousand or so by not having a press box on the new side. Or I suppose we could build the Godwin side a little taller (if feasible), but that ruins the symmetry much like Lane Stadium.
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(07-07-2014 01:10 PM)olddawg Wrote:  We all have heard the magical expandable to 40,000 seats statement thrown around. I know initially there was talk of connecting the two upper decks with seating above the current end zone stands. Even if it were ever deemed that we needed those seats, I don't see how it could be done. There's a creek to deal with (remember the flood pictures) and of course the railroad. Without the additional endzone seating, it seems as if we'd max out the current design at 35k. 15,000 new seats mirroring the home side minus the 5000 that we'll rip down. Maybe we get an extra thousand or so by not having a press box on the new side. Or I suppose we could build the Godwin side a little taller (if feasible), but that ruins the symmetry much like Lane Stadium.

Without the press box and not so sure about additional suites, it seems to me 40,000 will be really close to the number. I can't imagine that one side wouldn't come close to 15K as those old bleachers now hold around 6K (do they not?). Its got to more than double the current capacity for the Godwin side.
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If we built the stands right up against Godwin like that, I can only imagine what the view from those windows would be.
I wonder if I'll ever live to see the day that bridgeforth gets finished.
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https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_11.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_10.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

I cannot read these seating numbers very well, but there is enough viewable information to ascertain 40K is the correct number unless there is a drastic difference between the two sides.

I believe that its been pointed out we could not do "only" the lower bowl on the Godwin side and then come back at a later date to build the upper deck. We had to have cranes on the field to construct the new stands. This was easily accomplished as there was an means of egress for the equipment.

When we construct the Godwin side, we will not have the luxury of taking equipment onto the field as it then could not be removed once the stands are completed. Have you ever painted yourself into a corner? The same problem would exist. Its my understanding that all equipment will need to work from the outside of the stadium and that if the lower bowl were completed, then you could not get cranes up close enough to the center section to build the upper deck unless you say bye, bye to Godwin.

I'm not an expert, only delivering what I have surmised from other thoughts who are more in-tune with the situation. Furthermore, if you look closely at some of the original renderings, you can see that there are supports for the stadium's upper deck that could run down and through Godwin Hall. These ideas lead me to believe there is no plan to remove Godwin.

I welcome any educated input.
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That's an awesome stadium. Only one thing missing, the CAA logo on the field.
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(07-07-2014 02:55 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_11.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_10.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

I cannot read these seating numbers very well, but there is enough viewable information to ascertain 40K is the correct number unless there is a drastic difference between the two sides.

I believe that its been pointed out we could not do "only" the lower bowl on the Godwin side and then come back at a later date to build the upper deck. We had to have cranes on the field to construct the new stands. This was easily accomplished as there was an means of egress for the equipment.

When we construct the Godwin side, we will not have the luxury of taking equipment onto the field as it then could not be removed once the stands are completed. Have you ever painted yourself into a corner? The same problem would exist. Its my understanding that all equipment will need to work from the outside of the stadium and that if the lower bowl were completed, then you could not get cranes up close enough to the center section to build the upper deck unless you say bye, bye to Godwin.

I'm not an expert, only delivering what I have surmised from other thoughts who are more in-tune with the situation. Furthermore, if you look closely at some of the original renderings, you can see that there are supports for the stadium's upper deck that could run down and through Godwin Hall. These ideas lead me to believe there is no plan to remove Godwin.

I welcome any educated input.

Bleeding Purple,
Do you have a different link for the pages you spoke of? I'm getting error messages when I click on those links but I would like to look at them.
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What about turning Godwin into indoor practice facility? That would make sense.

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(07-07-2014 03:10 PM)olddawg Wrote:  
(07-07-2014 02:55 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_11.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_10.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

I cannot read these seating numbers very well, but there is enough viewable information to ascertain 40K is the correct number unless there is a drastic difference between the two sides.

I believe that its been pointed out we could not do "only" the lower bowl on the Godwin side and then come back at a later date to build the upper deck. We had to have cranes on the field to construct the new stands. This was easily accomplished as there was an means of egress for the equipment.

When we construct the Godwin side, we will not have the luxury of taking equipment onto the field as it then could not be removed once the stands are completed. Have you ever painted yourself into a corner? The same problem would exist. Its my understanding that all equipment will need to work from the outside of the stadium and that if the lower bowl were completed, then you could not get cranes up close enough to the center section to build the upper deck unless you say bye, bye to Godwin.

I'm not an expert, only delivering what I have surmised from other thoughts who are more in-tune with the situation. Furthermore, if you look closely at some of the original renderings, you can see that there are supports for the stadium's upper deck that could run down and through Godwin Hall. These ideas lead me to believe there is no plan to remove Godwin.

I welcome any educated input.

Bleeding Purple,
Do you have a different link for the pages you spoke of? I'm getting error messages when I click on those links but I would like to look at them.

Try this: When it comes up click on previous about 5 times and it will eventually take you to the two pages I was referencing. Let me know if you get there or not.

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...0122180634
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(07-07-2014 04:19 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  
(07-07-2014 03:10 PM)olddawg Wrote:  
(07-07-2014 02:55 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_11.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...2-19-08_SD BCOM 3_ATTACHMENT COLOR IMAGES_Page_10.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634

I cannot read these seating numbers very well, but there is enough viewable information to ascertain 40K is the correct number unless there is a drastic difference between the two sides.

I believe that its been pointed out we could not do "only" the lower bowl on the Godwin side and then come back at a later date to build the upper deck. We had to have cranes on the field to construct the new stands. This was easily accomplished as there was an means of egress for the equipment.

When we construct the Godwin side, we will not have the luxury of taking equipment onto the field as it then could not be removed once the stands are completed. Have you ever painted yourself into a corner? The same problem would exist. Its my understanding that all equipment will need to work from the outside of the stadium and that if the lower bowl were completed, then you could not get cranes up close enough to the center section to build the upper deck unless you say bye, bye to Godwin.

I'm not an expert, only delivering what I have surmised from other thoughts who are more in-tune with the situation. Furthermore, if you look closely at some of the original renderings, you can see that there are supports for the stadium's upper deck that could run down and through Godwin Hall. These ideas lead me to believe there is no plan to remove Godwin.

I welcome any educated input.

Bleeding Purple,
Do you have a different link for the pages you spoke of? I'm getting error messages when I click on those links but I would like to look at them.

Try this: When it comes up click on previous about 5 times and it will eventually take you to the two pages I was referencing. Let me know if you get there or not.

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...0122180634

Now its working. For some reason when I pasted it before it placed a space before the 11.
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Here is some interesting information that was compiled by Madison09 over on the old Zone.

05-01-2011, 08:37 AM

Several of you have mentioned going through the construction thread and compiling all the information to avoid repeat questions etc. I was bored today so here it is:

This is for the newbies and lurkers….read this before posting in the IN-GAME: STADIUM thread so you don’t get pistol whipped by asking about the flaps or something.

JMU’s Bridgeforth Stadium Expansion will bring the stadium capacity to +25,000. The projects cost is estimated at 62,000,000 dollars although the final total will most likely be considerably lower. JMU raised 6 of the 62 million with the rest coming from the commonwealth in the form of bonds which will be repaid mainly via student fees.

The expansion began at the end of the 2009 football season with the demolition of the existing west side stands. (Video Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXahEdni9mg)). The project has been divided into 2 phases with the first completed before the start of the 2010 season (Video Here (http://www.youtube.com/user/DukeDogTV#p/...AX4F6r9Z28)) and the second will be completed before the 2011 season. The stadium is steel and aluminum construction vs. traditional concrete. When feasible the stadium will be expandable to +40,000.

Architect- Mosley Architects (https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...0714617118 5919662243393)
Construction- Donley’s Inc

Stadium Height: +130 ft.
Stadium Capacity: + 25,000
-Lower Bowl=12,239 (Lower deck 7,000, End zone 5,000)
-Upper Deck= 7,000-8,000 (need some help on this one (https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...AGES_Page_ 11.jpg&path=/0000_Media/Photos/480261/480261_20090122180634))
-East Stands=5,157

Suites: 15 available suites plus an additional two that belong to the President and Athletic Director. $ 25,500 a year 4 year commitment. More info here (http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...D=572451).

Club level: Features access to an 8,000 sq. ft. lounge. There are 1,006 Club level seats. Seats are chair backs w/cup holders. Currently about 70% of them are sold. Info here (http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...04770486).

Chairbacks/Benchbacks: All of the Club level has chair backs as well as sections 104-108 and 305-308.
Sections 201-203, 209-214, 302-304, 309-314 have bench backs. (I'm assuming the 100 lvl does too?)

Video board: 60x25ish ft . 45x25 will be used for gameday video, clock, down etc. The other will be ads. The scoreboard will also feature new speakers hidden behind the Duke Dog logos, which can be seen in the renderings (http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u53/h...ard1.jpg). Should be installed this month. HD capabilities unknown.

Pressbox: The pressbox is one level however many areas such as the press area, coaches box, and radio box are split level. There are three designated locations for TV cameras - two at either end of the pressbox and one at the 50 yd line that will allow the camera to move along the sideline 10 yds.

Concessions: Many new concession options will be available. The student side concessions have been moved near the Godwin loading dock. Please PM is you know more.

Team Store: There will be two team stores (1 on each level) featuring JMU gear. These are not walk-in stores; they are similar to concessions.

Concourses: Unlike the old stands which were accessed via ground level, the first level will be accessed via concourse which is at the top of the stands. The Concourses is where you will find concessions, team stores, bathrooms and information booths. If you have to leave your seat to access one of the above amenities the game will be piped in via speakers and tv's, so you do not miss any of the game.

FYI-
-The finish date is mid-August. Plenty of time before the season opener on Sept. 10 vs. Central Connecticut State.
-While the light bars may look small to some, this year at Bridgeforth there is 208 lights vs. 157 (pre-renovations).
-The seats are now 40 feet closer than the original stands.
-You may notice some "flap" like things along the top walls. The walls are currently unfinished, so they look strange. They do have a purpose though. The flaps are to prevent people from placing objects on the top ledge which could then fall and hit those below.
-The balcony on the Plecker Center will stay. Access to it however, will be limited to football staff only (mainly for recruits).
-The endzone structure is not designed to support an upper deck.
-Currently there are no plans to demo Godwin. Just the opposite- JMU has requested 91 million to renovate the building.

Links of interest:
Webcam- http://134.126.89.164/index.html?size=1&mode=0
Webcam pics- http://www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/cmpa/bfwebcam/?C=M;O=D

JMU Official construction pictures (http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...M_ID=14400)
Bridgeforth Seating Chart (http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics32...171403.gif)
Campaign for Bridgeforth (http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...=204770166)
Bridgeforth Stadium (http://www.jmu.edu/bridgeforthstadium/)
25KStrong (http://www.25kstrong.com/)
JMU Nation gets a facelift (http://www.jmu.edu/bethechange/stories/J...lift.shtml)
Interested in becoming a season ticket holder? Click Here (http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...=205082808)
Countdown to Opening Day (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/cust...=00&p0=263)
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(07-07-2014 04:19 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  
(07-07-2014 03:10 PM)olddawg Wrote:  Bleeding Purple,
Do you have a different link for the pages you spoke of? I'm getting error messages when I click on those links but I would like to look at them.

Try this: When it comes up click on previous about 5 times and it will eventually take you to the two pages I was referencing. Let me know if you get there or not.

https://www.moseleyprojects.com/ActivePa...0122180634

Got it....thanks!
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(07-07-2014 03:57 PM)FBM2014 Wrote:  What about turning Godwin into indoor practice facility? That would make sense.

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I think Mickey had lobbied to have the Convo turned into an indoor facility when the new hoops arena was finished. He just may get his wish.
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Withers just tweeted this picture. Nice job, Pitz!
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Lol at the first response to the tweet.
So you care enough to follow our head coach on twitter, yet you don't know if the stadium has been finished or not?
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