Construction Cam APC ( Athletic Performance Complex )

[Frenchie35]

I didn't walk the whole site because of the work being done. But it was all the same. Just studded metal walls in most areas. Didn't want to cause any problems being there and maybe them not letting me back in in the future for some good shots. But yes, it same like a real big complex..........

[KajunKrazy]

Anyone hear an updated completion date?

[Frenchie35]

Anyone hear an updated completion date?

I'm guessing mid to late Sept.........

[HoustonCajun]

I'm guessing mid to late Sept.........

What about the T&F facility completion date? I noticed in the pictures that the structure they are building will have the gray panel and brick look similar to the APC. Since that structure will not extend to the full length of the grandstand, I hope they considered painting the red panels on the back of the grandstand to gray to match the newly constructed structure. Seems obvious to do, but I hope it is done so the whole facility looks like one complete, blended project.

[HelmutVII]

I have been told that the completion date has been pushed back to the end of September due to changes/additions requested by the Athletic Department.

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[SlickRick]

I had a visit from a former teammate today, Brady Muth. Brady and I played football together in the mid 70's. He flies for FedEx and was in town for a short layover. I took him around the campus to take a look at the new stuff like the quad, student union. We made our way over to the APC, but first stopped by to see if Hud was in because Brady wanted to meet him. Hud was in a staff meeting and was supposed to be busy all day. Disappointed, we walked over to the Moncla IPF because Brady had not been inside it before. Checked that out, and talked to a couple of incoming softball players who were using the batting cage inside. Just about to head out and in walked Hud and Troy Wingerter. Hud half-___ knows me and when he stopped to shake hands, I introduced him to Brady. Then, he said he had a quick meeting with the construction foreman, but if we waited for him, he would give us a tour! Great timing for us and guys, I got to tell you, this place is enormous and according to what we heard, it will be ready by the first week in September.

The sheet-rock work looked to be 95% completed, probably closer to 99%! They still need to finish ceilings and lay carpet on the floors, but they think it will be ready by our first home game. It looked like all the wiring was installed and most of the fixtures. The weight and cardio rooms are huge. The AC ducts are made of blow up material in red color with RC logo's and they expand when the air is turned on. They have a cold walk in tank that will hold 35 players at a time! Supposedly, each player, after practice will spend 5 mins in the cold tub to aid in recovery and healing. Two huge hot tubs too. The pool room will have 3 large flat screens on the wall. The locker room is sick! There are 10 sections, each with 12 lockers, 6 on a side. Each section has its own flat screen TV. Each locker has a USB plug for smartphone charging. The position meeting rooms will include ceiling projectors with the entire wall being an erasable screen/white board. Hud's office is on the corner nearest the Cajundome, the one with the 2nd story patio on the corner. The walls near the lobby on the first floor will include murals, and historical team/player information including every all-conference player in our history, and museum area. When the team exits the locker room, they take a right for the practice fields and a left for Cajun Field. The place will be fabulous!

I've been a little worried about our lack of commitments so far this year. But, when recruits see this place, I can definitely see how the APC will be a huge positive in helping us land top players. At the end of the day, we've recruited pretty dang good since Hud and crew arrived, but this new facility will up our game tremendously....and it's connected to the Moncla IPF. Not many can claim this!

Only took 1 picture, of the weight room. Sorry.
PS...Coach Hud was excited! That's a very good sign!

[Boomer]

I had a visit from a former teammate today, Brady Muth. Brady and I played football together in the mid 70's. He flies for FedEx and was in town for a short layover. I took him around the campus to take a look at the new stuff like the quad, student union. We made our way over to the APC, but first stopped by to see if Hud was in because Brady wanted to meet him. Hud was in a staff meeting and was supposed to be busy all day. Disappointed, we walked over to the Moncla IPF because Brady had not been inside it before. Checked that out, and talked to a couple of incoming softball players who were using the batting cage inside. Just about to head out and in walked Hud and Troy Wingerter. Hud half-___ knows me and when he stopped to shake hands, I introduced him to Brady. Then, he said he had a quick meeting with the construction foreman, but if we waited for him, he would give us a tour! Great timing for us and guys, I got to tell you, this place is enormous and according to what we heard, it will be ready by the first week in September. The sheet-rock work looked to be 95% completed, probably closer to 99%! They still need to finish ceilings and lay carpet on the floors, but they think it will be ready by our first home game. It looked like all the wiring was installed and most of the fixtures. The weight and cardio rooms are huge. The AC ducts are made of blow up material in red color with RC logo's and they expand when the air is turned on. They have a cold walk in tank that will hold 35 players at a time! Supposedly, each player, after practice will spend 5 mins in the cold tub to aid in recovery and healing. Two huge hot tubs too. The pool room will have 3 large flat screens on the wall. The locker room is sick! There are 10 sections, each with 12 lockers, 6 on a side. Each section has its on flat screen TV. Each locker has a USB plug for smartphone charging. The position meeting rooms will include ceiling projectors with the entire wall being an erasable screen/white board. Hud's office is on the corner nearest the Cajundome, the one with the 2nd story patio on the corner. The walls near the lobby on the first floor will include murals, and historical team/player information including every all-conference player in our history, and museum area. When the team exits the locker room, they take a right for the practice fields and a left for Cajun Field. The place will be fabulous!

I've been a little worried about our lack of commitments so far this year. But, when recruits see this place, I can definitely see how the APC will be a huge positive in helping us land top players. At the end of the day, we've recruited pretty dang good since Hud and crew arrived, but this new facility will up our game tremendously....and it's connected to the Moncla IPF. Not many can claim this!

Only took 1 picture, of the weight room. Sorry.

--I went by at about 6 PM and checked the outside---great luck for you and the Brady (John Wayne)--You said Troy was there and last week we go to dinner in NO---the waiter was from Rummel as was my Son in law as was Troy and his 2 friends--Raidered out!!! lol

[TravlnCajun]

Thanks for sharing Rick, esp for those of us who can't swing by.

[Boomer]

Thanks for sharing Rick, esp for those of us who can't swing by.

----OK took my walk through this AM ---Hud was the touring guy for some of the campers and I just happened to have worked my way in before----I think it is amazing and the construction head said that it was about the middle of the road of the P5 constructions (pretty damn good)---Talked with Coach Whitt (sp) and he said they have been working for 5 years and he had to try and get every inch of more room for his section---He got it and is a happy guy!!! Everything Rick saidand the circle light of some kind in the locker room will be big time!!! Geaux Cajuns!!!

[HelmutVII]

I had my camera with me today and snapped a few photos of the track and field stadium.


Looking towards Bertrand drive.




Looking away from Bertrand Drive.



This should be wrapped up pretty soon from what I could see. Don't know how much work needs to be done on the inside though.

The Big ___ Fans in the photo above really work. They are really called Big ___ Fans.