Not sure where MAC schools are going with these renovations. I think most realize that within ten years, probably five, the MAC will be shut out of the top tier of football, and basketball may not be far behind. With attendance at college athletics declining nationwide, what is the future? Are we in a "facility race" with the Sun Belt Conference?

(01-17-2015 10:37 AM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  Not sure where MAC schools are going with these renovations. I think most realize that within ten years, probably five, the MAC will be shut out of the top tier of football, and basketball may not be far behind. With attendance at college athletics declining nationwide, what is the future? Are we in a "facility race" with the Sun Belt Conference?

In 5 years the G5 will have an auto-bid to CFP Playoff and the CFP money will be even bigger.

The facility is finished, here's a ten-minute tour.





The north bleachers at Yager are being removed, reducing capacity by 1,000-1,500 to approximately 23,000 overall. That's a good number imo, the days of Miami drawing 30k in the late 90's are long gone with TV being so prevalent in college football nowadays; we need to create scarcity for high-profile games once we finally start winning.

We'll probably shed another 500 or so when we replace the season ticket bleachers in front of the press box with club seating (timeline unknown until master facilities plan is released in the spring). North endzone building will break ground later this year and will be completed before the 2016 season.

It's pretty awesome! And when the football building is finished (in front of IPF and attached to end of stadiuim), it will be even more impressive.

Very Nice!!!

Miami gets $10MM from Mercy Health to help pay for the new Gunlock Athletic Performance Center (The Gunlock family already pledged $6MM to the facility)

http://www.muredhawks.com/ViewArticle.db...=210040291



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FURTHER, it is expected that this Saturday at the Spring game, Miami will announce to the public it's currently underway $80MM athletics fundraising campaign

Please thank your admin for not going with the "Is it a Warehouse, or a Giant Box?" look.

As expected, Miami announced it's Graduating Champions Campaign on Saturday:

http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8589

Miami AD, David Sayler announced that $49MM of the $80MM goal has been raised. There are 8 different facility projects (links provide pictures and additional information):

1) Dauch Indoor Sports Center (FUNDED AND OPEN);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8287

2) Gunlock Family Performance Center ($22MM-FUNDED);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8288

3) Legacy Projects at Hayden Park(FUNDED AND OPEN);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8290

4) Yager Stadium Press Box Renovation($7MM);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8289

5) Weight & Conditioning Room at the Goggin Ice Arena (FUNDED AND OPEN);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8292

6) Millett Hall Renovation/Locker Room Addition ($4MM);
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8291

7) Indoor Tennis Facility($7MM)
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8293

8 ) Soccer Stadium Complex($5MM).
http://www.forloveandhonor.org/s/916/fla...&pgid=8294

What can I say? Awesome! Just awesome!