Athletic Facilities Announcement

[GoJacks2011]

Frost renovation gets the final signature from the governor. https://twitter.com/addisondehaven3/...743940102?s=21

[OldHare]

https://gojacks.com/news/2022/3/3/ge...hing-gift.aspx
Spring construction will begin after commencement.

[BTownJack]

Its my understanding that construction will begin immediately after the basketball season ends.

I caught an article in The Collegian a week ago. It said construction won't start until after commencement this May. And that it will be a 3 "offseason" project to be all done the fall of 2024. Originally I thought it was supposed to be a 2 year project but a lot of things about this project have changed over the years.

https://sdsucollegian.com/22625/news...ent-club-room/

[NWHSUandSDSU]

Passes 56-11 on the house floor. I assume goes to senate now. I have no idea if it has to hit a senate committee first?

Passed senate appropriations and then passed full senate. I assume all it needs is a signature.

[NWHSUandSDSU]

Passes 56-11 on the house floor. I assume goes to senate now. I have no idea if it has to hit a senate committee first?

[JACKGUYII]

Its my understanding that construction will begin immediately after the basketball season ends.

[goon]

I’m really curious to see if they bring the floor level seating for students back. I really hope they do and in the current sketches, seating does appear to run down to the floor.

I think for capacity you would need to lower them again. When the raised the lower sections it really ruined the upper bleacher sightlines. I dont think they took that into consideration when they moved those bleachers up 5 feet off the court level. getting lower and closer to the court should help improve the sightlines.

[GoJacks2011]

After reading that, I miss that experience too, lining up hours before the USD game, rushing to get to the stands to get front and center basically right behind the scorers table or next to the opponent bench. We would just heckle and yell at the coach just to be annoying. I miss those old bleachers that went all the way to the floor. really made if feel like it packed in much closer.

I’m really curious to see if they bring the floor level seating for students back. I really hope they do and in the current sketches, seating does appear to run down to the floor.

[goon]

https://gojacks.com/news/2022/2/16/g...a-project.aspx

Neat announcement about a student club section sponsored by Hefty Seed. One of a kind. I think it’s a tremendous idea. Give the students some amenities, a way to build community, and a big draw to come to games. Looks great!

After reading that, I miss that experience too, lining up hours before the USD game, rushing to get to the stands to get front and center basically right behind the scorers table or next to the opponent bench. We would just heckle and yell at the coach just to be annoying. I miss those old bleachers that went all the way to the floor. really made if feel like it packed in much closer.

[GoJacks2011]

https://gojacks.com/news/2022/2/16/g...a-project.aspx

Neat announcement about a student club section sponsored by Hefty Seed. One of a kind. I think it’s a tremendous idea. Give the students some amenities, a way to build community, and a big draw to come to games. Looks great!

[JACKGUYII]

Has the project been officially signed off on so construction can begin this summer?

[jackdaniel]

I like he's looking out for the tax payer, I think they all should. But, that might include re-furbishing as opposed to demolishing and building new, as a way to save money in the long run.

[22jack]

Maybe a guy who thinks we have too many colleges isn't the right person to have on an education committee.

Maybe he should be reminded of this:

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-...onomic-impact/

[THE PRIDE IS BACK!!!]

I reached out to the 6 nays, here is the response from Representative Sam Marty (Prairie City, SD).

Hi, I’ve been here for 8 years and have constantly been bombarded by our colleges wanting millions every year for all kinds of building projects. I know this is all money that has been raised but there are always hidden costs to the taxpayers and students. Our college system in the state of SD, in my opinion, are a huge burden to the taxpayers of SD and we have burdened the citizens with to many colleges. Governor Janklow started the process of removing the burden of to many colleges but didn’t go far enough. Just my thoughts and I am always looking out for the taxpayers. Thanks for asking. Rep Sam Marty

At least he was consistent and voted against DSU’s bill too. I’ll share any other responses I get.

Maybe a guy who thinks we have too many colleges isn't the right person to have on an education committee.

[jacksfaninne]

I reached out to the 6 nays, here is the response from Representative Sam Marty (Prairie City, SD).

Hi, I’ve been here for 8 years and have constantly been bombarded by our colleges wanting millions every year for all kinds of building projects. I know this is all money that has been raised but there are always hidden costs to the taxpayers and students. Our college system in the state of SD, in my opinion, are a huge burden to the taxpayers of SD and we have burdened the citizens with to many colleges. Governor Janklow started the process of removing the burden of to many colleges but didn’t go far enough. Just my thoughts and I am always looking out for the taxpayers. Thanks for asking. Rep Sam Marty

At least he was consistent and voted against DSU’s bill too. I’ll share any other responses I get.

Assuming this was a direct copy and paste from Mr. Marty's response, "to many colleges" -- not once, but twice -- is too ironic.