[ballah09]

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very nice

[jcmanson]

Look how small that makes the FOC look.

[LUconn]

I'm wondering how on earth they plan on putting 3000 more seats in the vines center. Can't wait to see some pictures.

[LUconn]

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very nice

is this the 30k set up or the 60k?

[jcmanson]

That's 30k LUConn.

There will be 3 balconies added in the Vines

[ballah09]

http://www.liberty.edu/libertyjournal/i ... N=13301942

[LUconn]

I hate to be the one here not enjoying the obvious BIG stuff, but that pergola around the outside is tight.

[jcmanson]

I hate to be the one here not enjoying the obvious BIG stuff, but that pergola around the outside is tight.

I already said that in the thread in the Lynchburg Life. Yes, that will look awesome.

[LUconn]

LU is also planning a comprehensive fundraising campaign that will allow donors to name facilities at the stadium – Chancellor’s suite, locker rooms, the playing field, the Tower, club and banquet rooms – in exchange for contributions.

I like the sound of LUconn field at Williams Stadium.

[jcmanson]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

[prototype]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

I think the games have been very well attended and more people would come if there were more seats. The student body keeps on growing and that means more students and if history is right - more students, means more paying fans.

[LCA&LU Mom]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

I guess they're going on the "If we build it they will come" premise.

[ballah09]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

maybe we're going to host some BIG schools

[jcmanson]

I don't see any reason to think we can't average 20,000 fans in 5 years, but that's only 2/3 full.

Ok, enough with the negativity.

[soccer7]

I love the look of the stadium!! I am just wondering why the bottom of the horseshow is going to be open like that?

[LUconn]

I guess the visitor locker room is still under there.

[Rocketfan]

I just want to know where all these extra fans are parking? The Barnes already ate up some spots....

[jcmanson]

I just want to know where all these extra fans are parking? The Barnes already ate up some spots....

Most stadiums with seating of 30,000+ have to park a mile+ away.

[Rocketfan]

I just want to know where all these extra fans are parking? The Barnes already ate up some spots....

Most stadiums with seating of 30,000+ have to park a mile+ away.

fair point, but again where do we have that kind of space for parking within a mile or more?

[jcmanson]

Lots of places, North and East Campuses, TRBC, the mall, etc.

[rueful]

If you drive the perimeter road, there is a bunch of places they could easily put in parking. The little slope between where Barnes was originally going to go and north campus, that would be the perfect spot to put in a parking garage that has an exit going from the top to ericson dr. and on the bottom to the perimeter road.

[ALUmnus]

The obvious solution for parking would be the mall. By then the only reason anyone would need to park there is to go to a movie or an LU football game, and it's a very short bus/shuttle ride.

[HenryGale]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

You mean in a stadium that only seats 12,000?

[jcmanson]

Phase One is only part of a multiphase plan to boost the stadium’s seating capacity from 12,000 seats to 30,000 seats over the next five years.
The project will give the stadium a Jeffersonian look similar to other buildings on campus.

Do we really want a stadium with 30,000 seats in 5 years? We still haven’t gotten 16,000 to a single game yet.

You mean in a stadium that only seats 12,000?

It's not like we've turned people away.

[phoenix]

In other words, we're going to have an NCAA 1-FBS stadium in five years. And an upper-mid-major basketball facility as well.