New Stadium

[rabidrabbit]

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HPF????

[zooropa]

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The HPF will be 'home' for SDSU's track and field teams.

[Nidaros]

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I would rather not remodel Coughlin at all than have a new stadium with a track around it. That's how much I feel a track impacts the fan experience in a negative way.

At one time I was on the Alumni Council and at one of our meetings, in 1993, I believe, Dr. Fred Oien showed us a master plan drawing that include all the facilities that were planned at that time. One of details of the drawing was that Sexauer Field was to be relocated somewhere north of the staduim. I dont recall exactly where. I suspect that detail is still in the plan that has not been acted upon. With Brookings High school addition of a new track facilty, probably pushed the priority of this move further down the list. Eventually to stay competitive a major project will have to be done to replace Sexauer Field. I am sure the administration has several uses for the space that Sexauer field now occupies. To me Sexauer is kind of sacred ground since the first football at SDSU was played on that field plus it doubled as an out door track facility something we dont see any more. I watched a football and outdoor track as a youngster at State Field now known as Sexauer Field, so those memories will soon be represented by a marker, and something else will be there. There was also a time where SDSU dominated outdoor track in the NCC. We have a great coach, but without a facilty, we do have a problem.

If anyone has seen any recent drawing or if they are on the web, I would appreciate verification that such a move is still planned or if its part of the indoor facility. I lost track of what's going on at HPER. All my contacts have moved on or retired.

I am with Kemo, change is the key. It seems that every sport needs its own facility. The days of combining are nearly over. I never thought they would ever get Erv Heuther Field relocated, but that happened. We do have generous alums, and the foundation is working hard to get to them. I just got in the mail a brochure about giving your 40lk and pension benefits to the Foundation. I am sorry, but I need those fund to live off, but others might not. Also farmers were encouraged to donate some of their crop.
These options represent tax deductions so giving is better than receiving.

[Danger41]

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Totatlly agree.

[Kemo]

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I would rather not remodel Coughlin at all than have a new stadium with a track around it. That's how much I feel a track impacts the fan experience in a negative way.

[SDSUAlum08]

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Why are we (SDSU) so set on this stadium being created for football only? After reading all the Gender Equity articles written in the Argus Leader, it would seem logical and financially responsible to add a track to the stadium. It would then benefit men's and women's track, and football. I have some conversations with some USD track athletes that would not even consider SDSU because of the lack of track facilities. I have also had some conversations with some of the SDSU track athletes and seem very frustrated that track is not a priority. They do not consider the BHS track “their home”. To the administration, the BHS track is a solution, but is it really?
I am sure some football backers cannot stomach this and will say a track around a stadium is “high school”. But a state of the art facility with all the bells and whistles can still give the “WOW” factor everyone is hoping for.
I do not think track around the field would be a deterrent for recruiting football. As a matter of fact I think it helps with the “speed” guys that might also want to run track for SDSU while playing football. Plus the facility would be a HUGE benefit to track recruiting and let us be on equal footing with NDSU and USD for track.
Maybe Mr. and/ or Mrs. Deep pockets ran track and would help create the stadium for football and track.

I disagree, but that's just my opinion. Track is great, but it's not going to bring on the fan base like SDSU football does or potentially will. SDSU has a ton of projects that need to be done and track just isn't a major concern and probably won't be anytime soon unless a major donor steps up.

I'd rather see SDSU dump money into a basketball practice facility once the football stadium is built.

[filbert]

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Why are we (SDSU) so set on this stadium being created for football only? After reading all the Gender Equity articles written in the Argus Leader, it would seem logical and financially responsible to add a track to the stadium. It would then benefit men's and women's track, and football. I have some conversations with some USD track athletes that would not even consider SDSU because of the lack of track facilities. I have also had some conversations with some of the SDSU track athletes and seem very frustrated that track is not a priority. They do not consider the BHS track “their home”. To the administration, the BHS track is a solution, but is it really?
I am sure some football backers cannot stomach this and will say a track around a stadium is “high school”. But a state of the art facility with all the bells and whistles can still give the “WOW” factor everyone is hoping for.
I do not think track around the field would be a deterrent for recruiting football. As a matter of fact I think it helps with the “speed” guys that might also want to run track for SDSU while playing football. Plus the facility would be a HUGE benefit to track recruiting and let us be on equal footing with NDSU and USD for track.
Maybe Mr. and/ or Mrs. Deep pockets ran track and would help create the stadium for football and track.

If there are Jacks backers running around who have NOT heard of the Indoor Practice and Human Performance Facility (i.e. the "Fieldhouse") then both the Athletic Department and Foundation have a LOT of work to do.

[mmiller_34]

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Why are we (SDSU) so set on this stadium being created for football only? After reading all the Gender Equity articles written in the Argus Leader, it would seem logical and financially responsible to add a track to the stadium. It would then benefit men's and women's track, and football. I have some conversations with some USD track athletes that would not even consider SDSU because of the lack of track facilities. I have also had some conversations with some of the SDSU track athletes and seem very frustrated that track is not a priority. They do not consider the BHS track “their home”. To the administration, the BHS track is a solution, but is it really?
I am sure some football backers cannot stomach this and will say a track around a stadium is “high school”. But a state of the art facility with all the bells and whistles can still give the “WOW” factor everyone is hoping for.
I do not think track around the field would be a deterrent for recruiting football. As a matter of fact I think it helps with the “speed” guys that might also want to run track for SDSU while playing football. Plus the facility would be a HUGE benefit to track recruiting and let us be on equal footing with NDSU and USD for track.
Maybe Mr. and/ or Mrs. Deep pockets ran track and would help create the stadium for football and track.

I'd rather have it just a football field, having a track around a field really hinders the gameday experience for the fans. We could have the womens soccer team play at Coughlin, but please no track. If I am not mistaken, I believe that the indoor practice facility will be a huge boost for the track and field program.

[GoJacks]

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Depends on how you look at it. The staduim will benefit one sport, whereas the fieldhouse will benefit several sports including football for a practice facility, and if I am reading between lines correctly the fund raising is nearly complete for the field house whereas the staduim is pie in the sky at this point in time. I do agree with the PDQ comment if Richguy Deeppockets exists and is willing to shed 100m. I beginning to wonder after this big drive if these guys are nearly tapped out from other projects.

Why are we (SDSU) so set on this stadium being created for football only? After reading all the Gender Equity articles written in the Argus Leader, it would seem logical and financially responsible to add a track to the stadium. It would then benefit men's and women's track, and football. I have some conversations with some USD track athletes that would not even consider SDSU because of the lack of track facilities. I have also had some conversations with some of the SDSU track athletes and seem very frustrated that track is not a priority. They do not consider the BHS track “their home”. To the administration, the BHS track is a solution, but is it really?
I am sure some football backers cannot stomach this and will say a track around a stadium is “high school”. But a state of the art facility with all the bells and whistles can still give the “WOW” factor everyone is hoping for.
I do not think track around the field would be a deterrent for recruiting football. As a matter of fact I think it helps with the “speed” guys that might also want to run track for SDSU while playing football. Plus the facility would be a HUGE benefit to track recruiting and let us be on equal footing with NDSU and USD for track.
Maybe Mr. and/ or Mrs. Deep pockets ran track and would help create the stadium for football and track.

[Nidaros]

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Any estimates on the cost of a new stadium?

At least 100 M which would equal Richguy Deeppockets mere donation of 100M.

[Nidaros]

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Not exactly mutually exclusive . . . if A. Richguy Deeppockets swooped down and dropped $100M or so on SDSU for athletic facilities, my guess is that you'd see both projects firing up P.D.Q. Since this is not likely, then they get prioritized, and the fieldhouse is a higher priority than the stadium.

Depends on how you look at it. The staduim will benefit one sport, whereas the fieldhouse will benefit several sports including football for a practice facility, and if I am reading between lines correctly the fund raising is nearly complete for the field house whereas the staduim is pie in the sky at this point in time. I do agree with the PDQ comment if Richguy Deeppockets exists and is willing to shed 100m. I beginning to wonder after this big drive if these guys are nearly tapped out from other projects.

[SDSUAlum08]

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Any estimates on the cost of a new stadium?

[filbert]

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That makes sense, since the field house and the staduim are two different projects, mutally exclusive.

Thats good news. I have an acorn endowment for capital improvements, which could include the staduim. It would be interesting to find out how much of the "It starts with State" campaign gifts have been designated for staduim. There could be a number of small gifts. If one feels strongly about the new staduim I suspect you could designate your gift towards that goal.

Not exactly mutually exclusive . . . if A. Richguy Deeppockets swooped down and dropped $100M or so on SDSU for athletic facilities, my guess is that you'd see both projects firing up P.D.Q. Since this is not likely, then they get prioritized, and the fieldhouse is a higher priority than the stadium.

[Nidaros]

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I spoke with someone in the Athletic Department on Wednesday afternoon. He said they are waiting on a couple of issues with the major donors (yes pleural) and once the legalities are worked out an announcement will be made. My understanding is that announcement and the donations will be primarily for the indoor practice facility/human performance center and not the stadium. My understanding is that the stadium funds are included in the "It Starts with State" campaign funds which is around $183 million of the $200 million goal. So, you'll see the fieldhouse breaking ground well before any stadium upgrades are undertaken.

That makes sense, since the field house and the staduim are two different projects, mutally exclusive.

Thats good news. I have an acorn endowment for capital improvements, which could include the staduim. It would be interesting to find out how much of the "It starts with State" campaign gifts have been designated for staduim. There could be a number of small gifts. If one feels strongly about the new staduim I suspect you could designate your gift towards that goal.

[goon]

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I spoke with someone in the Athletic Department on Wednesday afternoon. He said they are waiting on a couple of issues with the major donors (yes pleural) and once the legalities are worked out an announcement will be made. My understanding is that announcement and the donations will be primarily for the indoor practice facility/human performance center and not the stadium. My understanding is that the stadium funds are included in the "It Starts with State" campaign funds which is around $183 million of the $200 million goal. So, you'll see the fieldhouse breaking ground well before any stadium upgrades are undertaken.

My feeling is once the field house gets built that could help open pockets for the stadium. I wonder which comes first. Like a chicken or the egg. Does new sadium first or a field house first help lead to more sucsess and money for the next project. Not implying anyhting other then its a balancing act for sure when you have limited resoureces. Can't wait till field house and stadium get built.

My guess once the stadium gets built season ticket numbers will jump up substantialy. Also due to the ability to hold larger crowds fans who stayed away from a lot of games from how pakced it is might be more inclined to show more.