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(04-10-2019 09:24 PM)monarx Wrote:  Its going to be nice, but looking at that video, I still think strongly that it is going to take a nice end zone (hopefully that fills in the corners) and big scoreboard to tie it all together and look like a legit FBS stadium. I really hope that happens soon. Like before the 2020 season. It will simply look unfinished until then in my opinion.

Couldn’t agree more.

That damn scoreboard keeps photobombing otherwise excellent video and pics.

I just noticed this morning that the arches are up on the east side.

(04-11-2019 07:50 AM)owynn Wrote:  I just noticed this morning that the arches are up on the east side.

Sweet. I'm going to try and check it out before the spring game.

For those of us that don't get out to Norfolk as often as we used to we appreciate the pics! =]

(04-11-2019 07:50 AM)owynn Wrote:  I just noticed this morning that the arches are up on the east side.

So I guess McDonald's is going to be one of the new food options.... not impressed.

New advertisement for ODU football is up on the TED

(04-13-2019 05:17 PM)GhentFan Wrote:  

Thank you! It's been very difficult to get looks at the east side entrance. I like it what I see.

FWIW Department. I was told the rebuild has had some significant cost over runs and this may delay the start of phase 2. I also was told the new scoreboard has been purchased already, but not sure of install date, probably not this year but next
New filed will probably be installed after NSU game.
East side should be completely finished in time for NSU, but West side will need some finishing touches.

Sorry the photo came out a little blurry. I can't upload super high res on my cell network. I can try again later at home if anybody wants to see the Norfolk Seal in greater detail.

Thanks for the photos Ghent Fan. The more I see of the construction the more confident I become that S.B. Ballard Stadium will be the perfect counterpoint to The Ted. This is going to be a great stadium for our program.

(04-13-2019 05:33 PM)VB Monarch Wrote:  

(04-13-2019 05:17 PM)GhentFan Wrote:  

Thank you! It's been very difficult to get looks at the east side entrance. I like it what I see.

FWIW Department. I was told the rebuild has had some significant cost over runs and this may delay the start of phase 2. I also was told the new scoreboard has been purchased already, but not sure of install date, probably not this year but next
New filed will probably be installed after NSU game.
East side should be completely finished in time for NSU, but West side will need some finishing touches.

There has been zero indication that the stadium will not be done in time for the first game

It will be used for the first game, just not entirely complete.

As long as the new scoreboard, sound system, bathrooms, and seats are in We should be happy.

Why buy a scoreboard now for installation in a year? Anyone ever heard of Moore's Law?

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(04-13-2019 07:46 PM)bigblueodu Wrote:  Why buy a scoreboard now for installation in a year? Anyone ever heard of Moore's Law?

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I think they will find away to get it installed this year.

UAB just secured $25 million dollars for naming rights to it's stadium. Any idea what Ballard paid? $25 million would likely build a nice end zone and some suites too. How long is Ballard's name attached to the stadium?

(04-16-2019 11:34 AM)monarx Wrote:  UAB just secured $25 million dollars for naming rights to it's stadium. Any idea what Ballard paid? $25 million would likely build a nice end zone and some suites too. How long is Ballard's name attached to the stadium?

I think the official donation from Ballard was $2.5 million. No clue if he cut costs or anything else to help the school out.

EDIT to add the link https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/o...5bb32.html

(04-16-2019 11:42 AM)Punk Wrote:  

(04-16-2019 11:34 AM)monarx Wrote:  UAB just secured $25 million dollars for naming rights to it's stadium. Any idea what Ballard paid? $25 million would likely build a nice end zone and some suites too. How long is Ballard's name attached to the stadium?

I think the official donation from Ballard was $2.5 million. No clue if he cut costs or anything else to help the school out.

EDIT to add the link https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/o...5bb32.html

I'm pretty sure he's allowed Bobby and staff to use his private jet for recruiting? And he gives a lot annually.