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Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:18 pm to Sev09
Damn that's looking good.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:19 pm to liquid rabbit
Former Stadium resident here too. It sure didn't look that good in my days! The "Rock" wasn't exactly the modem of comfort and decor that a lot would like to believe it was. In many ways, it made the barracks at Ft Polk look posh! But I still enjoy the look on the faces of young LSU fans when they find out I used to live in the stadium. It generally takes a while to get their jaws back in place with the rest of their face.
Great photos! Thanks for posting them up here.
Great photos! Thanks for posting them up here.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:19 pm to BritLSUfan
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In the second pic, is that copper strip a lightning conductor?
Pretty sure it's an expansion joint.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:20 pm to geauxtigahs87
not sure of the precise details, but the north end plaza and west side plaza are definitely in the works...actually that Phase has already started on the West and North....champions circle, new fences/gates surrounding stadium etc...this refinishing in the OP is part of the north end stuff...windows were first, now refinishing, I'm sure next will be the ground level plaza stuff
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:21 pm to genuineLSUtiger
I walked by there today and talked to the guy in charge of the project for about fifteen minutes. He said that they will finish the north end-zone in 35 to 40 days, which would be 35 days ahead of schedule. He said that if they can get done in that amount of time, it would allow them to go ahead and start on the east side of the stadium under the upper deck, replacing the windows along with it. I asked him about refurbishing the inside of the dorms and he felt like that was a long-term goal of LSU after they are completely done with everything on the outside. He also said that they are going to refurbish the amphitheater on campus when they get a chance. It got me really pumped talking to him and hearing all the construction plans that are being put into place right now.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:21 pm to geauxtigahs87
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Anyone know if this:
...is still part of the project?
Yes, but some of it won't be done until next year. Pretty much everything except a small portion on the NE corner and the champion's walk that leads to the intersection will be done before this season.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:23 pm to JPLSU1981
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not sure of the precise details, but the north end plaza and west side plaza are definitely in the works...actually that Phase has already started on the West and North....champions circle, new fences/gates surrounding stadium etc...this refinishing in the OP is part of the north end stuff...windows were first, now refinishing, I'm sure next will be the ground level plaza stuff
There is also some minor repair work being done on the SEZ in the next few months. The bleacher replacement was part of that project.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:24 pm to JPLSU1981
Yeah I figured they wouldn't do the west side plaza and North Stadium Drive at the same time. Just wasn't sure if they still planned on doing it
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:24 pm to junkfunky
Damn this has me wishing football season started tomorrow.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:25 pm to BritLSUfan
By comparison to the new pic...check out what roughly the same area used to look like:
LINK
(I'm only posting the link because the picture is pretty big)
LINK
(I'm only posting the link because the picture is pretty big)
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:27 pm to Lsuhoohoo
remember when people were like "no it looks better all rustic!".
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:27 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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Lsuhoohoo
nice thanks for the pic
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:32 pm to bbap
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remember when people were like "no it looks better all rustic!".
its like when a couple has an ugly baby that they think is the most beautiful baby in the world. Tiger Stadium was our ugly baby. But looking at that old picture now and seeing the difference that the improvements made, damn the stadium got into rough shape. Say what you will about Joe Alleva but when he came in, he said he was going to clean up Tiger Stadium and make it as iconic on the outside to match the lore of the games that have been played on the field. I say props to him for following through and doing a good job thus far.
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:37 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Aside from all the renovations, which I think are great, I also really like the marketing emphasis the last couple of years really promoting Tiger Stadium as historic/haunted/ghostly/iconic/etc
If they ever did renovate the dorms, I'd be cool with it, but I also like the idea that Tiger Stadium has these vacant haunted dorms inside of it....pretty cool IMO even if they aren't being used.
If they ever did renovate the dorms, I'd be cool with it, but I also like the idea that Tiger Stadium has these vacant haunted dorms inside of it....pretty cool IMO even if they aren't being used.
This post was edited on 5/8/12 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:41 pm to Lsuhoohoo
quote:
By comparison to the new pic...check out what roughly the same area used to look like:
Wow, I didn't realize just how bad it looked. Major upgrade!! The rennovations were needed desperately.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:43 pm to GeaauuxxFan
And virtually all due to private dollars given by generous people (many of whom post on this board). Thanks to all who gave more than just the lip service…and gave their money! To TAF, who some think is evil, but I am thankful for…
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:44 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Wow it looks so good compared to that old picture.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:44 pm to Lsuhoohoo
the new windows in and of themself make the North End look 1000% better....now with the refinishing it really looks unbelievable.
it really does look good. Can't wait til all this is done and football season starts.
it really does look good. Can't wait til all this is done and football season starts.
Posted on 5/8/12 at 3:58 pm to Swamp Angel
quote:some of my family live in Lawrenceville!
Swamp Angel
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