Next Big Facility Upgrade
- Thread starter Haverhill
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Step aside bc at some point the first three things on his list will probably get done. Hilton is great, but there are things they can do to improve the atmosphere and increase revenue.
Not it sure I would call that horrid.
There are other options, such as creating a platform in place of a few of the top rows of seats in order to create some luxury boxes. Close a vending station (or move it outside the outer concourse) so that the area could be used as a private lounge by the luxury suite occupants. Like it or not, we are moving upscale (as evidenced by the 3000 seats in Jack Trice for $750 + donation).
Back in 2007, the athletic department released their plans for a practice facility adjacent to Hilton. While ultimately that was scrapped in favor of the Sukup facility, there were some very nice improvements to the plaza between the Hilton parking lots and the coliseum that haven't happened yet.
I'd love to see that area get an update to make it more of a "front door" to the coliseum. That whole area between the parking lots and the coliseum/Scheman building/CY Stephens could use a re-think.
I'd love to see that area get an update to make it more of a "front door" to the coliseum. That whole area between the parking lots and the coliseum/Scheman building/CY Stephens could use a re-think.
I still wish the basketball practice facility was closer to campus. I'm glad the facility out west was built to be sold as a retail-type use in the event that the basketball team moves closer to campus.
I guess that depends on where the basketball players live. I honestly don't know but if most/all live out west then that seems like a good location. Definitely doesn't need to be right next to Hilton.
Any particular reason why? It's not like they are going to let the students or fans show up and shoot hoops with the players and watch movies with the staff in the film room whenever they feel like it.
I'd like to see our Football Press Box redone and made lots bigger with a bunch of suites added, but I doubt that will be next in line. From a using money to add sports, my vote is for adding a sand volleyball team, which would be a fairly minimal increase in expenses.
Basically, the term "pressbox" isn't really reality at many stadiums anymore. Its all about having a tower full of suites with space for press at the top. The money K-State is making off of suites compared to regular season ticket holders is a pretty big difference.
In regards to Hilton, suites are an inevitability in terms of revenue. Keeping top coaches and staying in the "arms race" requires corporate sponsors to be pampered to with suites, club sections, etc.
I hope suites are never added to Hilton. A freshen up to the exterior and concourse is fine, as well as ceiling repair. Suites have been on the drawing board since Max Uric was AD in the 1980's. In my opinion it would water down the atmosphere tremendously.
If not suites (which I understand to be enclosed rooms with amenities in them), how about luxury boxes on a platform instead of the last few rows of the lower level? That seems to be a much more minor project that could be turned into a big revenue generator. The private amenities could be put in a vending area on the concourse.
I haven't been in Hilton in a couple of years, but if the missing boards in the ceiling you are talking about are in long rows there is a reason for that. Hilton was built without provisions for rigging off of the steel. Without removing those boards you wouldn't have ever seen concerts at Hilton. If you are talking about something else, please explain.
I think adding state of the art living quarters for all athletes should be next. Now that they need 24 hour food service and snacks, it would be a good time. Include 24 hour private transportation to athletic practice facilities, bars, and class.
