(11-22-2018 08:42 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(08-31-2018 11:02 AM)masttg Wrote:  Without major funding (donations) I don't see how this project can expand.

Tom that it is concern to be sure. I think, however, the sequence of construction is correct. The scoreboard is crucial to the improved stadium experience and allows for additional ad revenue. Premium indoor seating on the west side of the stadium is already sold out and this building provides additional capacity for such high ticket donors.

I'm a resident of Ann Arbor that is truly committed to the betterment of the county I reside in. As an alumnus of EMU I might be biased but I truly believe that what is good for Ypsilanti is great for Washtenaw county. I realize that we are the little brother to the University 6 miles west, but I think that there has been a gentrification of sorts with respect to college football. The MAC plays entertaining and quality football and when you attend an EMU football game you pay somewhere south of $70 less for a game ticket. You can tailgate at a Stadium distance for free that would cost you another $60 or a membership at A2 Golf and Outing. It is just a great value!

I truly think that there is a bunch of pent up demand in SE Michigan for such a product. We will soon find out if Wetherbee can exploit it.

Agree with your points, Jerry.

We just need to sit back about 8 months and see the new building and what effect it has on our FB program, game day experience, recruiting, etc.

It will be a dynamic building with a really nice scoreboard and a lot of amenities inside for athletes and others.

I'll play "Nervous Nellie" - maybe we have crazy wind swirls driving our kickers crazy. With big buildings in the two end zones who knows what the winds swirls will be like...

Maybe...