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What do you think LSU's most pressing athletic needs are?
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:48 pm
This is aside from any of the current projects currently in work on campus, and any already planned projects not yet begun.
My top three...
1. A new natatorium. Our current one is outdated and an embarrassment to the university. It's not even air-conditioned.
For comparison's sake, this is Mizzou's Aquatics Center:
Which is part of their Rec center:
I expect TAF to include either a new natatorium or renovations to same in the next round of athletic improvements. Which would probably begin in either 2016 or 2017.
2. A new basketball arena.
As much love as the PMAC gets, it's out-dated. For one thing, it has no suites, and little premium seating. Even ULL's Cajun Dome has suites for crying out loud.
Here's Mizzou's arena for comparison's sake:
Why do I compare LSU's facilities with Mizzou's? Because LSU's athletic budget is about twice the size of Mizzou's. And our revenue is almost three times as large. So there is no excuse for Mizzou to have any facility that's as significantly better than LSU's as these two facilities are.
Any hope that TAF would consider replacing or renovating the PMAC is many years down the road. I don't think both the natatorium and the basketball facility would both be in the same round of improvements, but I could be wrong there.
3. A cohesive look for Tiger Stadium
IMHO, it would make the most sense to carry the look of the new SEZ expansion northward. A facade could be applied to both the west and east sides to match the look of the new expansion:
Here's what I mean by a "facade"...the curtain wall surrounding UCF's Brighthouse Network Stadium:
...basically, this would just be a thin layer of precast brick made to look like the SEZ exterior.
This would go over the current facades on the east and west sides, and give them a uniform look:
You could argue parking garages would be a more pressing need, but I consider that to more of an issue for the academic side.
Your thoughts?
My top three...
1. A new natatorium. Our current one is outdated and an embarrassment to the university. It's not even air-conditioned.
For comparison's sake, this is Mizzou's Aquatics Center:
Which is part of their Rec center:
I expect TAF to include either a new natatorium or renovations to same in the next round of athletic improvements. Which would probably begin in either 2016 or 2017.
2. A new basketball arena.
As much love as the PMAC gets, it's out-dated. For one thing, it has no suites, and little premium seating. Even ULL's Cajun Dome has suites for crying out loud.
Here's Mizzou's arena for comparison's sake:
Why do I compare LSU's facilities with Mizzou's? Because LSU's athletic budget is about twice the size of Mizzou's. And our revenue is almost three times as large. So there is no excuse for Mizzou to have any facility that's as significantly better than LSU's as these two facilities are.
Any hope that TAF would consider replacing or renovating the PMAC is many years down the road. I don't think both the natatorium and the basketball facility would both be in the same round of improvements, but I could be wrong there.
3. A cohesive look for Tiger Stadium
IMHO, it would make the most sense to carry the look of the new SEZ expansion northward. A facade could be applied to both the west and east sides to match the look of the new expansion:
Here's what I mean by a "facade"...the curtain wall surrounding UCF's Brighthouse Network Stadium:
...basically, this would just be a thin layer of precast brick made to look like the SEZ exterior.
This would go over the current facades on the east and west sides, and give them a uniform look:
You could argue parking garages would be a more pressing need, but I consider that to more of an issue for the academic side.
Your thoughts?
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:48 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
New bathrooms in Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:49 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
a new hitting coach
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:50 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
natatorium is fine
More parking spots
More parking spots
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:51 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
My seat at the box needs to be fixed
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:52 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Renovate Middleton..top to very bottom
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:58 pm to HandGrenade
Renovate the long field house, make that rec center west.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 3:59 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Maybe not considered a pressing need, but an upgrade in the swimming facilities could be done.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:01 pm to HandGrenade
Decrease capacity... take away a few rows at the top of each sideline and create suites in the PMAC. It wouldn't be hard to do.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:01 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
A better online blog concerning LSU sports.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:01 pm to c on z
Blow up the Natatorium and build a new one
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:14 pm to Mr.Perfect
LSU's need for a Quidditch arena has gotten out of control. I have attached an image of the Hogwart's arena for comparison.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:27 pm to whoisnickdoobs
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I have attached an image of the Hogwart's arena for comparison.
you obviously haven't seen the movies
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:28 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Anyone who says argues the Natatorium isn't #1 on the list has never been in there. Place is a dump.
Don't think we need a new pmac but somehow they should remove some seating to add suites.
Don't think we need a new pmac but somehow they should remove some seating to add suites.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:28 pm to whoisnickdoobs
I kinda like the PMAC, it's got that retro spaceship thing going on. It will do.
The Natatorium is a dump.
What's up with that old Huey Long Pool? What an eye sore right in the heart of the campus. Either renovate it, or tear in down. Having a boarded up run down building next to the multi million dollar basketball complex is atrocious and sad. Who is in charge? I bet there are students who have gone to LSU four years, graduated, and don't even know the Huey Long Pool exists.
Yeh, yeh Mizzu, but they don't have a live tiger on campus.
The Natatorium is a dump.
What's up with that old Huey Long Pool? What an eye sore right in the heart of the campus. Either renovate it, or tear in down. Having a boarded up run down building next to the multi million dollar basketball complex is atrocious and sad. Who is in charge? I bet there are students who have gone to LSU four years, graduated, and don't even know the Huey Long Pool exists.
Yeh, yeh Mizzu, but they don't have a live tiger on campus.
This post was edited on 4/11/14 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:35 pm to HandGrenade
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Renovate Middleton..top to very bottom
quote:
athletic needs
I actually planned a spinoff thread for the academic needs.
LSU's most pressing academic renovation needs
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:35 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Three lane the street that runs in front of Alex Box Stadium.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 4:42 pm to LSURussian
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Three lane the street that runs in front of Alex Box Stadium.
....,Skip Bertman Field.
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