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BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
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BAMANBLAZERFAN
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
Is anyone of influence now in contact with Populist of Missouri to make sure they are aware of desired amenities many have stated for the new Stadium and renovated Arena? Over the years, the list has grown to substantial length from many posters so priorities may have to be established, but Populist needs to know.
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03-12-2019 03:00 PM |
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Blazer88
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 03:00 PM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote: Is anyone of influence now in contact with Populist of Missouri to make sure they are aware of desired amenities many have stated for the new Stadium and renovated Arena? Over the years, the list has grown to substantial length from many posters so priorities may have to be established, but Populist needs to know.
Wtf
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 03:00 PM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote: Is anyone of influence now in contact with Populist of Missouri to make sure they are aware of desired amenities many have stated for the new Stadium and renovated Arena? Over the years, the list has grown to substantial length from many posters so priorities may have to be established, but Populist needs to know.
Nope. They’re gonna wing it. No “bells & whistles”
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grendelson138
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
According to the rumors I heard, we can afford a few bells, but with the current construction budget, whistles are completely off the table. Those in power don't see the need for both bells and whistles as the loud bell clanging would just drown out the sound of the whistles.
Seems short-sighted if you ask me, but welcome to Bellmingham.
(This post was last modified: 03-12-2019 04:19 PM by grendelson138.)
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BlazintheATL
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
I dont know why I entertain BBFs posts at this point but if i remember correctly there was a survey sent out by UAB asking what kind of amenities we would like to see in the new stadium (or maybe it was the renovated BJCC?) Anyways, I'm sure that info was pushed up.
(This post was last modified: 03-12-2019 04:32 PM by BlazintheATL.)
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
Seems like they aren't in any kind of hurry and the process is dragging out longer than it should be. Not starting construction until the fall would appear to put hosting to World Games' opening ceremony at the new stadium in jeopardy.
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03-12-2019 04:52 PM |
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 04:18 PM)grendelson138 Wrote: According to the rumors I heard, we can afford a few bells, but with the current construction budget, whistles are completely off the table. Those in power don't see the need for both bells and whistles as the loud bell clanging would just drown out the sound of the whistles.
Seems short-sighted if you ask me, but welcome to Bellmingham.
Anything will be a big upgrade over Legion Field, but I hope they don't cut too many corners. Fan amenities are the name of the game in this era of sports facilities.
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03-12-2019 04:53 PM |
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BlazintheATL
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 04:53 PM)hooverblazer Wrote: (03-12-2019 04:18 PM)grendelson138 Wrote: According to the rumors I heard, we can afford a few bells, but with the current construction budget, whistles are completely off the table. Those in power don't see the need for both bells and whistles as the loud bell clanging would just drown out the sound of the whistles.
Seems short-sighted if you ask me, but welcome to Bellmingham.
Anything will be a big upgrade over Legion Field, but I hope they don't cut too many corners. Fan amenities are the name of the game in this era of sports facilities.
Agreed. A bare bones stadium doesnt sound too appealing. Hopefully the restrooms, concessions and seats are decent.
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03-12-2019 04:55 PM |
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 04:52 PM)hooverblazer Wrote: Seems like they aren't in any kind of hurry and the process is dragging out longer than it should be. Not starting construction until the fall would appear to put hosting to World Games' opening ceremony at the new stadium in jeopardy.
I can't imagine why they are waiting till late summer or early fall. My fear is that this will drag out a lot longer than expected, and we will have an extra year (or two) at Legion Field by the time it's all said and done.
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03-12-2019 05:07 PM |
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
Maybe it will drag out enough so that our Blazers are the first event in the Stadium.
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03-12-2019 05:30 PM |
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BlazintheATL
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
According to the article the design phase is moving at a "rapid pace." It sure doesnt seem that way. Out of curiosity, does anyone know of any recently built stadiums that were constructed with a similar budget? Just wondering what exactly it is we can expect.
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03-12-2019 05:48 PM |
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BAMANBLAZERFAN
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 04:32 PM)BlazintheATL Wrote: I dont know why I entertain BBFs posts at this point but if i remember correctly there was a survey sent out by UAB asking what kind of amenities we would like to see in the new stadium (or maybe it was the renovated BJCC?) Anyways, I'm sure that info was pushed up.
How about because I ask questions that are important to be answered. Allusions to "a survey sent out by UAB" that no one knows the results to, and the blind faith that surely it "was pushed up" leaves UAB fans without firm answers of what amenities to expect (or when). To borrow from a current TV commercial, Is "OK" results good enough?
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
The fact that they haven't even surveyed the property yet is insane, not to mention that they're paying $18k for it
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03-12-2019 07:16 PM |
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
colorado state university stadium
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03-12-2019 08:22 PM |
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BlazintheATL
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
(03-12-2019 08:22 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote: colorado state university stadium
I was looking at that. Cost of that stadium was like 220 mil and its smaller than our new one. What can we get for 175?
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Blazer88
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer or early fall, officials say
I hope it’s not like UCF’s stadium
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RE: BJCC stadium construction set to start in late summer/early fall, officials say
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