2002-2005 Athletic Initiatives

[shof]

Thanks. I wondered about the superdome turf - it just looked different than some of the fields that I knew had Field Turf.

As for the Swamp, I wouldn't mind seeing the Field Turf there too. They use it on some of the high school fields here in San Antonio and it has really helped due to the high traffic (numerous teams "share" a common game facility).
Shof

[Crowley Cajun]

Jason,

I think the reason that the turf from last season is for sale is because that the company that produces it, went bankrupt. So, would it be a wise investment if that company no longer exists? I thought that I heard that's why they changed it out in only one year of use.

[Jason]

i believe you are correct sir...

[ChanceEncounter]

Originally posted by ChanceEncounter
Well well well what do you know? The Superdome turf is for sale. http://12.166.196.61/www.superdome.c...%2017%2004.pdf we better make a good offer.

I read it again and noticed three things. The bids were due October 1, 2004. It's not Sports Exceed Turf, it's SportExe. What does it mean "SportExe, has been involved in both Superdome turf projects"? If they went bankrupt how can they still be involved, and why would they have to sell if it is the same people?

[cajungun111]

Anybody know if this will happen soon.........

[TheFan]

never

[gridiron]

Originally posted by TheFan
never

Never happen soon or never happen period

[Turbine]

SOON

[Oldman]

i agree with turbine,(turbine i hoped you would get in touch with me) it won't happen because no one will ask the tough questions and get beyone "it's in the planning stage," i'm sorry to say and i hope i am wrong that's just the way i feel, it seems as though everything has just S T O P P E D.

[DaddyCajun]

Was told by an "insider"(very good source)November 2005 was when they would break ground.
With the State delay and then the Ice Gator financial probs some potential changes in the practice facility(like No basketball court-use Cajun Dome if Ice Gators leave, and add possibly weight room onto facility as well as indoor track stands?)

Wait and see!!

Just some #'s

Weight room addition years ago cost appox. $850,000
New weight room if same size addition on to existing one would cost at least $850,000 to $1,000,000

New offices at the front right side of complex building $500,000 to $1,000,000

I spoke with a coach and he proposed this:

-Use existing weight room for New offices/meeting rooms (cost not very much building already there, put up interior walls and electrical)

-Extend the Indoor facility by ONE section(minimal cost--shell of the building is NOT where the cost lies)

-Clip the basketball court off(use Cajun Dome)save $1,000,000

++with these savings putting a $400,000-$500,000 set of bleachers, small consession, restrooms, dressing rooms and extra section of building to house this)
IT IS EASILY PAID FOR WITH THE SAVINGS OF NOT BUILDING THE BASKETBALL SECTION, NOT ADDING ADDITIONAL BUILDING FOR OFFICES USE EXISTING WEIGHTROOM AND ADD WEIGHTROOM TO PRACTICE FACILITY!!!