Told you guys the only way they got those BCS teams to DeKalb was with a promise of making the stadium bigger

I was going into this with low expectations, and any improvement is nice and fine with me. This sounds like more than I expected, especially endzone seats? TBH I don't care for endzone seats but I like the plan to make the place look more like a real stadium.

The Olympic facility sounds interesting. As a parent of kids that compete in these sports, I'd love to see an NCAA regulation sized indoor track and swimming pool!

(10-30-2014 11:27 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  I was going into this with low expectations, and any improvement is nice and fine with me. This sounds like more than I expected, especially endzone seats? TBH I don't care for endzone seats but I like the plan to make the place look more like a real stadium.

My guess is that the plan is to move the students to the endzone. Hey, if you want to get in for free (not paying additional ticket prices like other schools), you'll have to sit in the designated area. That allows the program to sell premium seats in between the 30s on the east side. I don't mind this at all.

(10-30-2014 11:26 AM)7 Wrote:  Told you guys the only way they got those BCS teams to DeKalb was with a promise of making the stadium bigger

Congratulations?

It wasn't specifically mentioned, but I hope there will be new facilities for broad jumping.

If anyone questioned Frazier's motives (new conference)...there's no longer a question. You can argue whether it's realistic or not, but it's clearly his goal.

Where is the link for this announcement?

(10-30-2014 10:19 AM)timxlydon Wrote:  

(10-30-2014 10:15 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Interestingly Buffalo is averaging 21K this season even though they are one of the worst MAC teams. They also played two FCS teams at home and both games drew over 20K. They are also playing seven home games which is something I know Frazier has said he wants to do. It will get better for us. I always thought Frazier and White the Buffalo AD were very similar.

White is shifting the culture at Buffalo, much like Frazier is trying to do here. It takes times but it is the right move long term and it will improve.

EMU had 19K for their game against the Huskies.

19,000 disguiesed as 2,000 humans

30-35k will be the new capacity with "the ability to add more."

(10-30-2014 11:13 AM)DogPoundNorth Wrote:  @HuskieWire 11s12 seconds ago
Also, a new Olympic sports facility, and new baseball field

also a 50,000 seat motor speedway

(10-30-2014 11:25 AM)GCD70 Wrote:  

(10-30-2014 09:55 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(10-30-2014 09:39 AM)goniu1523 Wrote:  I really hope our facilities plan is laid out like Buffalo's vevery informative and a lot of visual renderings.

I don't have the link since i'm out and about. BUT I hope it follows that format

Here is UB's master plan for those who are interested.

http://www.ubbulls.com/general/releases/...aster_plan

IMO UB's AD would have been a finalist for our job if he was still at Ole Miss.

Danny White worked at NIU for Jom Philipps

Good ole Jiff and Jom.

(10-30-2014 11:30 AM)17Huskies Wrote:  If anyone questioned Frazier's motives (new conference)...there's no longer a question. You can argue whether it's realistic or not, but it's clearly his goal.

yeah, he's clearly trying to get out of the MAC. You don't expand to 35k to play Ball State on a Tuesday night.

Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

(10-30-2014 11:32 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

Good move. You have to do that.

(10-30-2014 11:32 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

Sagent Pharma stadium

Illini Tire Stadium!

(10-30-2014 11:32 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

If I can work some of my magic, Huskie Stadium will henceforth be known as THE GROTTO. (Yes, all references to the renamed stadium must be in capital letters!)

(10-30-2014 11:33 AM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  

(10-30-2014 11:32 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

Sagent Pharma stadium

Sounds like a dispensary for condoms.

(10-30-2014 11:34 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(10-30-2014 11:32 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  Also mentions the possibility of selling the naming rights to the stadium. Attention Castle Bank!

If I can work some of my magic, Huskie Stadium will henceforth be known as THE GROTTO. (Yes, all references to the renamed stadium must be in capital letters!)

I also nominate DF to be the first to christen the new restrooms on the West Side.