But can it withstand those winds?
Hahahaha. I was thinking about posting that until I saw u did. I remember people bringing that up back then. Good times
But can it withstand those winds?
Essentially the facility will be a $75MM work around, if the Jacobson remains. If razing the Jake means it will cost an additional $5MM, then spend the additional money and do it right. Based on the mock rendering above, this design could make the secondary logo disaster appear like a pimple on the landscape. I'm tired of the half measures the athletic department takes with long term thinking, where everything appears to be a stop gap measure (Example: Jumbotron over Jake, BBall facility on edge of town, Johnnies taking over concourse, secondary logo, etc) This facility needs to stand the test of time, constructed of stone and brick, not precast concrete panels etc. I'm holding out hope, but if history serves as an indicator, we will be disappointed.
I think there is a thread somewhere on Cyclone Fanatic where we had a poster argue that we should re-do the press box as a thank you to the TV networks for all the money they’ve given us.
I think there is a thread somewhere on Cyclone Fanatic where we had a poster argue that we should re-do the press box as a thank you to the TV networks for all the money they’ve given us.
Which makes them chanting SEC at the final big 12 tourney really funny
Level 1 - Private Boxes
Level 2 - Press Level
Level 3 - Broadcast Operations/Coaches/Stadium Operation
As far as private boxes, we added suites last expansion between decks. I don't believe we weren't exactly beating down the doors to fill them when added.
As far as press... I've been to a few games on press credentials. Didn't request seats in the press box... was still assigned seats in the press box. I think that tells a lot. Is it a nice, usable space on gamedays? Yeah. Could it be a bit larger for convenience and just for having space for catering or alternate seating than press rows. Yeah.
Level 3? I have no clue whether or not there's a huge need for more space. I'm sure a bit more would be appreciated.
My educated opinion knowing this, I just don't see there to be a major need for expansion of the press box. It'd be nice, sure, especially for the look of the stadium. I just don't think we're to the point where either of those outweigh the cost it would take. The reason why most other schools are expanding is for the luxury suites. When the time comes we need more, then go for it
(And the press box is air-conditioned... heated too!)
Missouri's new facility is $100 million for new coaches offices and football facility outside the South end of the stadium while adding luxury suites which will reduce stadium capacity. The potential problem with the plan is the bonds were sold predicated on increased attendance when in fact attendance for Missouri football is significantly decreased. Final 3 home games vs Utah, Florida and Tennessee averaged 49,000. With the school's bond rating already having been downgraded due to declining enrollment - several newly built dorms are sitting empty - if these bonds don't produce the anticipated revenue it could further damage the school's bond rating.
Missouri and Iowa State are programs headed in different directions.
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I couldn't believe it when I saw it, had to capture it for all time! To Bill Brasky!
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I couldn't believe it when I saw it, had to capture it for all time! To Bill Brasky!
Oh yeah, I've seen it several times here in the DSM Metro.
I imagine him being single, pulling up to the apartment of someone he has a blind date with.