Cajun Field Construction

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Originally Posted by RaginDave

In his defense he could not do anything about that. The SBC hired him to paint a print with all of the current teams and coaches on it.

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. . . why let the facts get into the way of an objection . . . I mean, he put the toothpick in this one and has painted anything in purple . . . he gone . . .

Is that Rick Stockstill?! Dude has been at MT since the Cold War (original version).

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

Is that Rick Stockstill?! Dude has been at MT since the Cold War (original version).

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Andy McCollum for MTSU
Tom Cable for Idaho
Darrel Dickey for UNT
Bobby Keasler for ULM

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Originally Posted by facelessjonmoon

Andy McCollum in the older one for MTSU
Tom Cable for Idaho
Darrel Dickey for UNT

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Got it.

Haven’t heard Darrel Dickey‘s name in years!

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Originally Posted by facelessjonmoon

Having the east side tower with educational space will make stadium look more balanced and finished

The optics of having the tv cameras facing the home side vs the empty visitor's side would be a nice change

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I bet adding an educational space into the stadium allowed some additional State funds to be utilized for this project. Because the University was probably limited in how much State money could be utilized on an athletics only facility and anything above that amount would have to be funded by private donations. I don't know that for a fact, but that is what my gut is telling me.

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Originally Posted by Duggie35

I bet adding an educational space into the stadium allowed some additional State funds to be utilized for this project. Because the University was probably limited in how much State money could be utilized on an athletics only facility and anything above that amount would have to be funded by private donations. I don't know that for a fact, but that is what my gut is telling me.

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Didn't LSU say for years that they had dorms inside Tiger Stadium in order to get state funding for repairs and improvements?

(And I mean *fairly* recently .. not WW1)

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Originally Posted by Duggie35

I bet adding an educational space into the stadium allowed some additional State funds to be utilized for this project. Because the University was probably limited in how much State money could be utilized on an athletics only facility and anything above that amount would have to be funded by private donations. I don't know that for a fact, but that is what my gut is telling me.

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State is funding East Side. Last I heard was to the tune of 38 mil. Don't take that to the bank though. As others have stated the press box on East side along with other amenities. Including food services for athletes and offices for athletics. Cox building will come down once complete. As Beau stated three levels of "suites" on West side. Sixteen traditional suites, loge boxes, and another level that I can't remember the description on. I believe all chairbacks on West side as well. Total capacity around 30k.

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

Got it. Regardless, I feel this might just help galvanize the Louisiana fanbase.

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Everyone likes new. Everyone likes to see improvement. Image is everything nowadays. Just Starting the project shows the admin is invested football. This fan base is about to re-energized!!!

I’m hoping we replace the old chair backs with red ones and maybe some red bleachers. Think it would look better empty and full.

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Originally Posted by jaxmc1023

Didn't LSU say for years that they had dorms inside Tiger Stadium in order to get state funding for repairs and improvements?

(And I mean *fairly* recently .. not WW1)

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If we need more dorms, can we add them to the west side and get state funding for that which could house athletes and other students? That could enhance the look of the stadium and be functional as well.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

I’m hoping we replace the old chair backs with red ones and maybe some red bleachers. Think it would look better empty and full.

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I’ve been saying this for years. Red, white and black chairs peppered throughout the stadium. (75% Red/White and 25% Black)

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

I’ve been saying this for years. Red, white and black chairs peppered throughout the stadium. (75% Red/White and 25% Black)

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That work years ago because cameras weren’t HD. Now it would look just like empty multicolored seats

In 2 years they would all be pink

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

In 2 years they would all be pink

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Might not even take that long.

There’s a lot of stadiums with red seats. Pro and college.

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Originally Posted by CajunSaint08

But why not have the press box on the west side. When the sun hits the east side at sunset, no one in the press box will be able to see the field. Not sure what they are thinking here.

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Tinted windows should fix that.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

There’s a lot of stadiums with red seats. Pro and college.

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With lots of money too to keep them red

I could be wrong but I don’t think the entire west side will be chair back.

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Originally Posted by GeauxCajuns

That work years ago because cameras weren’t HD. Now it would look just like empty multicolored seats

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I’m not suggesting it will look like people. It will blend in with the crowd much better than the current shiny aluminum. Minnesota for example had maroon and gold throughout their stadium seats. It looked great in person and on TV.

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Originally Posted by Big Buds

I’m not suggesting it will look like people. It will blend in with the crowd much better than the current shiny aluminum. Minnesota for example had maroon and gold throughout their stadium seats. It looked great in person and on TV.

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I like how their seats were painted to spell Minnesota. I also like how Colorado has its name above the endzone. Something like that would look better than the UL we now have. If we are going to keep a daycare center in the NEZ, please put artificial turf as well.

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Originally Posted by HoustonCajun

If we are going to keep a daycare center in the NEZ, please put artificial turf as well.

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Oh my God could you imagine how fast those kids would slide into that fence on artificial turf?

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Originally Posted by jaxmc1023

Oh my God could you imagine how fast those kids would slide into that fence on artificial turf?

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Make it happen

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Originally Posted by moorecajun

Tinted windows should fix that.

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Don’t think tinted windows would help much, but maybe they can make it work. I like the whole idea of making it look symmetrical (finally) by having equal-sized east-west towers, but can’t they put everything in the east as mentioned, except put the PB in the west tower?

They aren’t worried about accommodating the press, they’re worried about accommodating their top donors

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Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan

Don’t think tinted windows would help much, but maybe they can make it work. I like the whole idea of making it look symmetrical (finally) by having equal-sized east-west towers, but can’t they put everything in the east as mentioned, except put the PB in the west tower?

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PB does not generate $$$ to pay for the upgrade of the west side. Non-generating facilities will be on the east side.