Hypothetical Dana J Dykehouse Stadium Addition

[Prairiehaas]

Move the south board to the north and upgrade the south? It would completely blow away any other FCS, and many FBS facilities.

[jakejc795]

Move the south board to the north and upgrade the south? It would completely blow away any other FCS, and many FBS facilities.

Could the SFSAC roof support a pair of video boards and stanchions at the SE and SW corners the size of the one they put on the hydraulic lift on the NE side now?

[Prairiehaas]

Some engineering to design and construction to make adequate support would be required.

[jakejc795]

Some engineering to design and construction to make adequate support would be required.

Well, the Jacks do have a LB and QB who are mechanical engineering students

[RahRahRabbits]

Could the SFSAC roof support a pair of video boards and stanchions at the SE and SW corners the size of the one they put on the hydraulic lift on the NE side now?

I'm pretty sure a doghouse could support that little baby board.



It's probably heavier and (maybe larger?) than it appears... but go big or go home! I second Prairiehass's motion... move the current one above the SFSAC... upgrade the main one! Daktronics really isn't that well known yet... I feel like they could donate a record-setting showpiece to help get their name out there more, right?


I know it's OBVIOUSLY a very early rendering that was changed heavily, but a big video board looks pretty good on the practice facility / above the SFSAC.

[Jackrabbit2012]

I'm pretty sure a doghouse could support that little baby board.



It's probably heavier and (maybe larger?) than it appears... but go big or go home! I second Prairiehass's motion... move the current one above the SFSAC... upgrade the main one! Daktronics really isn't that well known yet... I feel like they could donate a record-setting showpiece to help get their name out there more, right?


I know it's OBVIOUSLY a very early rendering that was changed heavily, but a big video board looks pretty good on the practice facility / above the SFSAC.

One of the items on my wish list has always been to enclose the concourses on the south and east ends of the stadium similar to this rendering. First of all I think it gives the stadium a more completed look, and second I feel like it would help with the bitter cold playoff games. Add some heaters in the concourse to give fans an opportunity to warm up at halftime.

[Prairiehaas]

That board rendering looks sweet!.

I concur on the concourse heaters. That would help playoff attendance.

I mentioned it in another thread, heated socks for playoffs is a godsend. I had a pair for playoffs last year. At the MtSt game last year, bundled up of course, I was relatively comfortable to the end of the game. They aren't cheap. They do really work and are money well spent.

[Prairiehaas]

There are some good ear plugs out there that are designed for concerts. They mute the background noise while still allowing for the music to come through. I have found them useful for sporting events too. Eargasm are the ones I use. There are a bunch of different ones out there though.

On topic - I wouldn't mind naming the field Coughlin field. Connect the past to the present.

The earplugs, Earerasers, work better than expected. I could hear the guys with me and everyone around me. Meanwhile the audio on the PA was tamed to a reasonable level. I took them out as I left the stadium and was amazed at how much louder it was without the ear plugs. It really made the game much more comfortable.

[GoJacks]

A couple more things, I would like to see added in and around the stadium. Inside the stadium, I would like to see South Dakota State University attached to the walls on the East and West sides. I think this is important because of TV games and University exposure. I added a picture of the SDSU entry signs around Brookings and this sign would fit nicely along the walls of the stadium. I would also like to see a Jackrabbits, SD, SDSU or South Dakota State add to the Performing Arts Center. Again to help brand SDSU to visitors and the TV audience. Camera angles will not always see them during play but they would be accessible and done correctly camera crews could easily capture them.

[ringthebells]

More and larger TVS anywhere a line might form. Bathroom, concession stands, beer lines.

[jakejc795]

A couple more things, I would like to see added in and around the stadium. Inside the stadium, I would like to see South Dakota State University attached to the walls on the East and West sides. I think this is important because of TV games and University exposure. I added a picture of the SDSU entry signs around Brookings and this sign would fit nicely along the walls of the stadium. I would also like to see a Jackrabbits, SD, SDSU or South Dakota State add to the Performing Arts Center. Again to help brand SDSU to visitors and the TV audience. Camera angles will not always see them during play but they would be accessible and done correctly camera crews could easily capture them.

I suppose they could most the angry Jack from the SJAC to the Performing Arts Center if/when a scoreboard is installed.

The wall shown in your second picture could also have "Make A Difference" as a reminder to fans and players alike.

[AZjack]

Need to figure out the beer, concession and bathroom lines on sell-outs on the east side. It was a debacle during the NDSU game. My nieces and nephews missed 25 minutes in the concession line. The beer line was far worse and bathroom lines were a joke.

They need to do better next year.

[2002jack]

Need to figure out the beer, concession and bathroom lines on sell-outs on the east side. It was a debacle during the NDSU game. My nieces and nephews missed 25 minutes in the concession line. The beer line was far worse and bathroom lines were a joke.

They need to do better next year.

I concur


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