Facility Upgrades

[alarson]

I'm glad this is happening. I never understood Rhoads' take that that place should be for business only.

Always figured that was just coach speak.

We had 20 mil we could put together (and even then it was overdue), so we got as much as we could, and function was prioritized over amenities. So CPR just went with the 'we dont need those anyway' as the excuse for not having the kinds of amenities other schools were adding, rather than just saying "we're poor"

 

[Stewo]

Always figured that was just coach speak.

We had 20 mil we could put together (and even then it was overdue), so we got as much as we could, and function was prioritized over amenities. So CPR just went with the 'we dont need those anyway' as the excuse for not having the kinds of amenities other schools were adding, rather than just saying "we're poor"

Possibly, but that was sort of his mentality. You show up to work, put in your time, and leave.

 

[CYCLNST8]

The main reason i could see people being disappointed is that there was talk of a multi-story building placed in the north end.

Does 2-3 story count? Based on the connection to the concourse, the new academic center will probably be taller than the Jacobson.

 

[greenec31]

Does 2-3 story count? Based on the connection to the concourse, the new academic center will probably be taller than the Jacobson.

The Bergstrom is 2 stories as well and the new addition looks to the same height.

 

[AirWalke]

At first I was underwhelmed, but once I realized the Olson building was coming down to be replaced with what looks like a grassy terrace, I'm sold. That's going to look really nice, and really bolster the look of the north entrance. Maybe they can even move the Jack Trice statue front and center.

 

[AirWalke]

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the team's tunnel entrance will be completely sealed now.

 

[Sparkplug]

Will the university be offering bonds for this?

 

[Jammin’]

That’s cool man!

A big thanks to all the fans that have stuck with Iowa State all these years. Truly truly amazing.

 

[CychiatricWard]

Two takeaways from this thread:

1. This is going to be awesome for recruiting and selling ISU as a first class place to play football, and to train. Having the Olsen building gone is a huge updgrade.
2. Argent loves to *****

 

[Cy Hard]

The only bummer I see is that I own't be able to walk around the stadium from the North side to the West entrance to get that one more beer in me before entering! Otherwise, it all looks great to me.

 

[somecyguy]

Isn't the visiting team locker room in Olson?

 

[Sousaclone]

Nice. Putting in retaining walls to elevate the hillsides will make things look a lot better. Plus if they do ever to decide to put in seats on the NEZ it shouldn't be that hard to just pour them in place.

 

[BigJCy]

Isn't the visiting team locker room in Olson?

Yes, not sure where they will put it after the renovations.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Last I saw was they were looking to spend ~$80 million or more than the SEZ. That brought a whole new stadium and building.

1. Ok, your losing this, not gaining
2. Olympic facility?
3. Already have one a block away
4. Again already have and was built for far less money. (not sure what they spent on that addition to the Indoor facility. (EDIT: Looked it up and this addition cost $20.6 million to original $10 million Indoor facility).

Where did you get ~$80 million or more than the SEZ?

 

[crs8975]

Forgive me...it's my first time using MS Paint in a solid 10 years or so.

 

[Gorm]

I like it.

Although it doesn't solve the "interstate billboard" problem that was so famous on many national podcasts after the TCU game.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Yes, not sure where they will put it after the renovations.

I'm guessing they will go into the Jake.

 

[nfrine]

Looks like it will be difficult for kids to roll down the hill in the grassy areas. It will make them tougher though.

 

[ArgentCy]

Where did you get ~$80 million or more than the SEZ?

I'm sure I saw it on this site but also from articles like this...

http://www.iowastatedaily.com/sports/article_46903406-3e8a-11e8-9534-9be395209fcc.html

Iowa State still needs to have the financing plan approved — a projected $65-80 million project,

Plus that other NEZ thread had lots of closed in looks integrating the building. I know that is difficult with one already in the middle but for that amount of money I was expecting something other than another attached addition to Bergstrom. Manage expectation I guess.

 

[ArgentCy]

Two takeaways from this thread:

1. This is going to be awesome for recruiting and selling ISU as a first class place to play football, and to train. Having the Olsen building gone is a huge updgrade.
2. Argent loves to *****

Meh, if you want an honest opinion look me up. If you want some cheer leading hire some yes men.