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___________ still needs to be fixed at the new box
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:13 am
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:13 am
First, let me start out by saying, this isn’t a bitch and complain thread. The new box is great. But, just like anything else that’s new, there are some kinks that need to be worked out. There are some things that can be fixed or added that will improve the experience of the fans. Just wondering what y’all think they might be. Let’s keep it reasonable.
I’ll start: The new pavilion is nice. Last night during the rain, a lot of people from the outfield bleachers were able to come under the grandstand, watch the game, and stay dry. However, as many of you know, the roof down the first and third base lines stops short; leaving a lot of what would still be considered grandstand area, open to the rain. Not only that, but I found that the water dripping off the roof and onto people trying to stay dry, most of the time, was worse than the rain. I think the roof could and should be extended for situations exactly like yesterday. (And maybe it will be and I just don’t know about it)
Second, not sure how many people were in the grandstand yesterday, (and that’s not where my seats are, just where I went because of the rain). But, when the water comes off the roof, instead of going all the way to the ground, it lands on the concessions level of the grandstand. It then drains towards the field, making big puddles in walking areas and eventually draining down the stands and soaking anything on the ground on its way.
Anything else y’all have noticed?
I’ll start: The new pavilion is nice. Last night during the rain, a lot of people from the outfield bleachers were able to come under the grandstand, watch the game, and stay dry. However, as many of you know, the roof down the first and third base lines stops short; leaving a lot of what would still be considered grandstand area, open to the rain. Not only that, but I found that the water dripping off the roof and onto people trying to stay dry, most of the time, was worse than the rain. I think the roof could and should be extended for situations exactly like yesterday. (And maybe it will be and I just don’t know about it)
Second, not sure how many people were in the grandstand yesterday, (and that’s not where my seats are, just where I went because of the rain). But, when the water comes off the roof, instead of going all the way to the ground, it lands on the concessions level of the grandstand. It then drains towards the field, making big puddles in walking areas and eventually draining down the stands and soaking anything on the ground on its way.
Anything else y’all have noticed?
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:14 am to Skooter
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Pitching still needs to be fixed at the new box
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:16 am to Elleshoe
quote:
Pitching still needs to be fixed at the new box
Seems to be a very true statement. Let's hope they figure something out by tomorrow.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:17 am to Skooter
Did they ever fix up the Groud level sign?
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:46 am to Volvagia
Definitely the roof, it was pouring under the "so called grandstand." The concourse was full of water from this also. They could have atleast temporarily covered this until the new suites were put in.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 9:57 am to Skooter
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But, when the water comes off the roof, instead of going all the way to the ground, it lands on the concessions level of the grandstand. It then drains towards the field, making big puddles in walking areas and eventually draining down the stands and soaking anything on the ground on its way.
When I was in the Box this past Sunday I noticed the upper level above my head and wondered if rain would drain down onto the fans. Apparently I was correct to have concern.
This post was edited on 3/12/09 at 9:59 am
Posted on 3/12/09 at 10:04 am to TigersRuleTheEarth
i think they need tvs at the consession stands, espeically the one behind the bleachers down the left and right field line or at least have the radio on.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 10:39 am to rutiger
the roof is way too high, any wind at all and the rain blows in
Posted on 3/12/09 at 10:40 am to feedthepig20
If you put it any lower you can't see a fly ball if your seats are high or if your on the concourse.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 1:42 pm to Skooter
How bout some water fountains...there are absolutely none
Posted on 3/12/09 at 1:44 pm to geauxtigers585
I wish they had a display of the mph of the previous pitch.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 2:11 pm to L5UT1ger
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How bout some water fountains...there are absolutely none
Are you kidding? Not when there's money to be made for the LSU AD, fan/paying customer health and comfort be damned.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 3:11 pm to ComicTiger
until they get water fountains in the box
you can bring in water as long as it
has not been opened yet. They can't force
people to buy water.
you can bring in water as long as it
has not been opened yet. They can't force
people to buy water.
Posted on 3/12/09 at 3:49 pm to DaDink
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The sale of BEER
Thats an SEC rule. Not a rule that exists only at the Box.
This post was edited on 3/12/09 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 3/12/09 at 5:01 pm to TigersRuleTheEarth
quote:People had pointed that out on here after seeing the construction pictures on LSUSports.net months and months ago. It's pretty terrible that no kind of drainage solution was put in place to fix that, and poor planning to begin with to have not forseen the problem.
When I was in the Box this past Sunday I noticed the upper level above my head and wondered if rain would drain down onto the fans. Apparently I was correct to have concern.
If any casual observer could look at the pictures, see the gap between the roof and the concession area with no kind of drainage system, realise that gravity will invariably pull any rainwater towards the Earth, and realize that people will get wet in that stadium when it rains, how does that one slip by in the planning process?
Posted on 3/12/09 at 6:09 pm to CrazyTigerFan
The prices are way to freaking much for a hotdog and a water dam near $6.00. $3.00 for a bag of candy.
Not enough bathrooms on the left field bleachers / 3rd base seating and only one concession stand as well??????
I like the old way where you had a concession stand plus a box selling burgers to the side of it
Not enough bathrooms on the left field bleachers / 3rd base seating and only one concession stand as well??????
I like the old way where you had a concession stand plus a box selling burgers to the side of it
Posted on 3/12/09 at 6:16 pm to Skooter
quote:
First, let me start out by saying, this isn’t a bitch and complain thread
Posted on 3/12/09 at 6:33 pm to LSUFAN1221
quote:
until they get water fountains in the box
you can bring in water as long as it
has not been opened yet. They can't force
people to buy water.
Is this true?
Because that is just about the only thing I drink. I'll be bringing my own water.
Is it True?
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