(10-25-2021 03:01 PM)monarx Wrote:  So now that we have a new conference home, does this accelerate any of the stadium improvements we hope to see? I'd say ours is comparable, but certainly no better than most of the SB stadiums, and probably worse than a few too. Plus, JMU will likely add the other half of their stadium soon, giving them one of the best in the G5. And we have to recruit against that... in state. I'd love to see bathrooms and concessions on the upper level, a row of luxury suites on one side, the much needed new end zone with a larger raised scoreboard over it, better branding/ landscaping and an escalator on each side. That would do it. I know it costs money, but add those, and we have something that will stand out, something we can be proud of and give us an advantage against our soon to be rivals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz_e77je3T4

(10-25-2021 03:43 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  No. It's not a pressing need.

We also have some added cost making this move, namely the loss of NCAA distributions from CUSA over the next two seasons ($6mil) as well as exit and entry fees ($4mil).

Then there is the actual need for the baseball stadium to be renovated/rebuilt. That should take precedence, as it's long overdue and the study is already being done.

(10-25-2021 04:09 PM)ODU12 Wrote:  I just watched that video and I'm seeing things differently. Looking at some of those stadiums they are what i'd expect from our level of teams (on a budget). You either have some with more seating but awkwardly built or some that are newer and similar in size to ours. At least ours looks relatively symmetrical, isn't on top of a road, and is nicely placed on a plot of land built for a stadium. App State was the only one that made me say oh la la.

1. Spend money on good coaches that can recruit, then;
2. Win on the field, then;
3. Get butts in seats who want to see the winning product, then;
4. Use that invested money to expand the stadium.

We're in phase 1.

(10-25-2021 03:43 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  No. It's not a pressing need.

We also have some added cost making this move, namely the loss of NCAA distributions from CUSA over the next two seasons ($6mil) as well as exit and entry fees ($4mil).

Then there is the actual need for the baseball stadium to be renovated/rebuilt. That should take precedence, as it's long overdue and the study is already being done.

(10-25-2021 04:10 PM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  Again, I just want my cup holder ?

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(10-25-2021 04:16 PM)Cant Tame the Lion Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 04:09 PM)ODU12 Wrote:  I just watched that video and I'm seeing things differently. Looking at some of those stadiums they are what i'd expect from our level of teams (on a budget). You either have some with more seating but awkwardly built or some that are newer and similar in size to ours. At least ours looks relatively symmetrical, isn't on top of a road, and is nicely placed on a plot of land built for a stadium. App State was the only one that made me say oh la la.

1. Spend money on good coaches that can recruit, then;
2. Win on the field, then;
3. Get butts in seats who want to see the winning product, then;
4. Use that invested money to expand the stadium.

We're in phase 1.

I agree... not overly impressed by any stadium other than App St. In fact, all our facilities are on par or better than most SB schools. Our baseball stadium is the glaring exception and that will be addressed.

(10-25-2021 06:21 PM)RamblinRedWolf Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 04:16 PM)Cant Tame the Lion Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 04:09 PM)ODU12 Wrote:  I just watched that video and I'm seeing things differently. Looking at some of those stadiums they are what i'd expect from our level of teams (on a budget). You either have some with more seating but awkwardly built or some that are newer and similar in size to ours. At least ours looks relatively symmetrical, isn't on top of a road, and is nicely placed on a plot of land built for a stadium. App State was the only one that made me say oh la la.

1. Spend money on good coaches that can recruit, then;
2. Win on the field, then;
3. Get butts in seats who want to see the winning product, then;
4. Use that invested money to expand the stadium.

We're in phase 1.

I agree... not overly impressed by any stadium other than App St. In fact, all our facilities are on par or better than most SB schools. Our baseball stadium is the glaring exception and that will be addressed.

You can’t tell me you’re not at least moderately impressed by our stadium water falls

(10-25-2021 03:43 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  No. It's not a pressing need.

We also have some added cost making this move, namely the loss of NCAA distributions from CUSA over the next two seasons ($6mil) as well as exit and entry fees ($4mil).

Then there is the actual need for the baseball stadium to be renovated/rebuilt. That should take precedence, as it's long overdue and the study is already being done.

(10-25-2021 09:28 PM)The Doctor Is In Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 03:43 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  No. It's not a pressing need.

We also have some added cost making this move, namely the loss of NCAA distributions from CUSA over the next two seasons ($6mil) as well as exit and entry fees ($4mil).

Then there is the actual need for the baseball stadium to be renovated/rebuilt. That should take precedence, as it's long overdue and the study is already being done.

You referenced that the baseball study is already being done. This is the first that I've heard that the study has started. Can you elaborate?

(10-25-2021 07:11 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 06:21 PM)RamblinRedWolf Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 04:16 PM)Cant Tame the Lion Wrote:  

(10-25-2021 04:09 PM)ODU12 Wrote:  I just watched that video and I'm seeing things differently. Looking at some of those stadiums they are what i'd expect from our level of teams (on a budget). You either have some with more seating but awkwardly built or some that are newer and similar in size to ours. At least ours looks relatively symmetrical, isn't on top of a road, and is nicely placed on a plot of land built for a stadium. App State was the only one that made me say oh la la.

1. Spend money on good coaches that can recruit, then;
2. Win on the field, then;
3. Get butts in seats who want to see the winning product, then;
4. Use that invested money to expand the stadium.

We're in phase 1.

I agree... not overly impressed by any stadium other than App St. In fact, all our facilities are on par or better than most SB schools. Our baseball stadium is the glaring exception and that will be addressed.

You can’t tell me you’re not at least moderately impressed by our stadium water falls

Its a nice feature. Were there plans to do something in the grassy corners?

(10-26-2021 12:37 AM)TedHead Wrote:  I think, they should go back to the stadium on the water study. Tear down the old Powhatan Apartments, which I think opened in 1981. Build a brand new baseball stadium and complex there on the water. All the while it is being built continue to use the Bud. Once baseball moves out of the bud, upgrade it for woman's softball.

(10-26-2021 12:37 AM)TedHead Wrote:  I think, they should go back to the stadium on the water study. Tear down the old Powhatan Apartments, which I think opened in 1981. Build a brand new baseball stadium and complex there on the water. All the while it is being built continue to use the Bud. Once baseball moves out of the bud, upgrade it for woman's softball.

(10-26-2021 05:35 AM)bit_9 Wrote:  

(10-26-2021 12:37 AM)TedHead Wrote:  I think, they should go back to the stadium on the water study. Tear down the old Powhatan Apartments, which I think opened in 1981. Build a brand new baseball stadium and complex there on the water. All the while it is being built continue to use the Bud. Once baseball moves out of the bud, upgrade it for woman's softball.

That is a good thought and might be feasible for a baseball stadium vs a football stadium.bi understand the football stadium was deamed unrealistic once they got ground and soil samples back from that area. But baseball might not be a issue.