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ballcoach15 wrote: ↑July 22nd, 2019, 4:36 pm Most of these multi million dollar locker rooms are for recruiting purposes more than anything else.You know this from your extensive time as a player and coach? Locker Rooms are a Sanctum. They are not a necessary evil
Example: If LSU's players are sleeping at their lockers, they are probably not doing much to help the team.
Class of 20Something wrote: ↑July 24th, 2019, 5:15 pm Anyone on the inside know of the corner tunnels are still in the works for the LFC(Liberty Football Center)? It doesn’t look like the work is being done for the other side of them.The last I heard, the tunnels had been done away with (at least for now). There will be a facade facing the field that is basically a wall with a hole in it where the tunnel would have been, but nothing behind the wall. I think they’ll likely complete it later but no such talk of that that I’ve heard.
LUAlum1215 wrote: ↑July 24th, 2019, 5:24 pmSame , I will add that I think they will put something temporary like the blow up tunnel things on the backside of the Facade Entrance for 2019. Would be kind of lame, the first time seeing the team ready to play would be after they have been standing right outside behind that facade.Class of 20Something wrote: ↑July 24th, 2019, 5:15 pm Anyone on the inside know of the corner tunnels are still in the works for the LFC(Liberty Football Center)? It doesn’t look like the work is being done for the other side of them.The last I heard, the tunnels had been done away with (at least for now). There will be a facade facing the field that is basically a wall with a hole in it where the tunnel would have been, but nothing behind the wall. I think they’ll likely complete it later but no such talk of that that I’ve heard.
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Purple Haize wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 9:13 am Personally I’m still trying to figure out why one of the newer buildings on campus needed to be “renovated “ (torn down and rebuilt)Needed? It didn’t.
LUAlum1215 wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 9:28 amYour last line sums it up perfectly. I mean you COULD invest it in Professor salary or needed improvements OR have built it for capacity the first time. But heck howdy, it’s only moneyPurple Haize wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 9:13 am Personally I’m still trying to figure out why one of the newer buildings on campus needed to be “renovated “ (torn down and rebuilt)Needed? It didn’t.
I will say the old layout of the coaches office space would not have worked for this staff due to the additional staff HCHF brought in. Granted, the renovation was planned well before this staff was brought in.
Also, you can’t be a non-profit if you don’t spend enough money.
alabama24 wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 3:09 pm There were some structural issues with the FOC. Not sure if that played a part or not. However, the building was not up to FBS standards.I even remember comments about how it was a better facility than many FBS schools
tyndal23 wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 3:45 pm 13 years old and built for FCS - come on - they stripped it and expanded - not demolished -big difference. BTW - I saw a tweet of guys practicing - quick glimpse of North Side - brick masons already more than half finished on that side ( still a hole in the wall where the big windows go ) but surprised to see em already laying brick.Small difference.
Purple Haize wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 4:16 pm Again refer back to comments about it being nicer than several FBS schoolsFirst, that doesn't mean that it was FBS material. It could have been like Marshall, for example. Second, it's not like we don't use a bit of hyperbole around here.
alabama24 wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 8:22 pmBoth extremely good pointsPurple Haize wrote: ↑July 25th, 2019, 4:16 pm Again refer back to comments about it being nicer than several FBS schoolsFirst, that doesn't mean that it was FBS material. It could have been like Marshall, for example. Second, it's not like we don't use a bit of hyperbole around here.
JK37 wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 8:44 am I’ve been told by many: it simply wasn’t big enough. And renovation+expansion was a big promise made to HCHF.Which goes to the original point. Do it right the first time
Purple Haize wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 9:36 amI doubt when it was built anyone thought we’d be going FBS anytime soon. It was a great FCS facility and not bad for FBS. The size was mostly the problem for FBS. Not enough room for the extra players and coaches.JK37 wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 8:44 am I’ve been told by many: it simply wasn’t big enough. And renovation+expansion was a big promise made to HCHF.Which goes to the original point. Do it right the first time
But hopefully they will get it right this time
Ewglenn wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 1:33 pmThe FBS drumbeat has been pounded for 20 years. It wasn’t as pronounced under Sam but was really started when Karcher came in and steadily moved forward ever sense. Capital projects should look 20 years into the future but again, I hope they have a phenomenal one nowPurple Haize wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 9:36 amI doubt when it was built anyone thought we’d be going FBS anytime soon. It was a great FCS facility and not bad for FBS. The size was mostly the problem for FBS. Not enough room for the extra players and coaches.JK37 wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 8:44 am I’ve been told by many: it simply wasn’t big enough. And renovation+expansion was a big promise made to HCHF.Which goes to the original point. Do it right the first time
But hopefully they will get it right this time
JK37 wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 2:32 pm I think you’re beating a dead horse on LU’s construction issues historically, PH. It can certainly be debated whether it was the best use of money then or now.Hopefully, this will help keep him around awhile.
But it was a GREAT facility for the level we were at then.
We’re at a different level now much sooner than anyone anticipated before the FBS move was officially announced. And HCTG was satisfied.
HCHF is not satisfied. He now gets what he wants. And that’s fine.
There’s no blame here to be placed.