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Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 24, 2013, 11:18:19 AM
Just spit ballin here.

Since we know we're all about a world class fan experience and revenue generation here at K-State, here's the plan.

New center hung scoreboard.  I'm thinking big and HD.  I'm also thinking ribbon boards where the highschool decal for our historical accomplishments currently resides.

Suites.  Very important for the vast amounts of K-State grads sitting on piles of dispensable cash.  Blow out the concourse and load it up.  Revenue.

And lastly, the white aisles gots to go.  Purple em up.

Oh, and better lighting and a more kick ass sound system and high density wi-fi.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 24, 2013, 11:20:49 AM
I like it.

The video boards are awful. The new ones seem even worse than the previous ones.

purp aisles make it way more doomy.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: OK_Cat on January 24, 2013, 11:21:42 AM
BUT WHY IS XAVIER THE HOME TEAM???????

 :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 24, 2013, 11:22:33 AM
I like it.

The video boards are awful. The new ones seem even worse than the previous ones.

purp aisles make it way more doomy.

There are no new ones, those video panels were the original video panels that were put in 10 years ago. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 24, 2013, 11:26:47 AM
I like it.

The video boards are awful. The new ones seem even worse than the previous ones.

purp aisles make it way more doomy.

There are no new ones, those video panels were the original video panels that were put in 10 years ago.

...NO WONDER THEY LOOK LIKE crap
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2013, 11:27:23 AM
Good post but I actually like the lighting

http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1671
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 24, 2013, 11:29:13 AM
You would have to do major surgery to get decent suites unless you were simply going to enclose the shitty suites we have now and put some nice stuff in them. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on January 24, 2013, 11:33:08 AM
The loge boxes are as close as we're getting to suites anytime soon.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 24, 2013, 11:42:20 AM
hang beasley and pullen's jerseys. build a non-permanent platform for the band in the tarp area. put in miles and miles of ribbon board. sweet boxes on the alumni side.

the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 24, 2013, 11:44:10 AM
You would have to do major surgery to get decent suites unless you were simply going to enclose the shitty suites we have now and put some nice stuff in them. 

At some point in the not so distant future, the Bram will be ready to be brought up to current standards through major surgery.  It's a 20+ year old building that basically functions like it does when it was built, aside from loge boxes.  It's actually very well maintained, but just lacks the inventory of premium amenities to generate revenue from the vast majority of wealthy K-State fans and corporations.

And when that point comes, we won't spend $100 million on a Mizzou Arena, but will most likely spend in the $35-$40 million range for significant improvements.  Things like expanding the concourses, and adding in new concessions, bathrooms, a dedicated team store, premium club space, and room for suites.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on January 24, 2013, 11:46:51 AM
the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.

Yeah, good point. Purple steps aren't happening because those stairs--and how they change width/spacing halfway down--are treacherous enough for our tucks as is.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 24, 2013, 11:54:28 AM
the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.

Per code, the only part of the step that is required to be a visibly contrasting color is the top of the nosing on the tread.

The riser can be any color that you want it to be.

The Bramlage steps were painted white back in the day, because we didn't implement focused aisle lighting for dark settings like a concerts.  This made some sense for safety reasons, when they actually thought the building was going to be used for concerts on a regular basis.  Now it isn't.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 24, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 24, 2013, 12:24:24 PM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

I think it is because the tunnel that would connect the two was supposed to cost 5 million.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 24, 2013, 12:25:43 PM
A newer concept in basketball arena video boards is the Cowboy Stadium style boards, with larger/longer screens facing the sidelines and then smaller screens on each end facing the endzones.   Side viewing capability of LED videoboards has increased dramatically so the majority of the arena could easily view the larger sideline facing boards. 


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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 12:28:38 PM
get rid of any purple. go all black. make it super dark and replace pcat at center of court with "DOOM". play scary music for intro and then use that norman price thriller song creepy laugh after ever made ksucats 3pter. bram staff members have to all dress as draculas.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pete on January 24, 2013, 12:28:55 PM
A newer concept in basketball arena video boards is the Cowboy Stadium style boards, with larger/longer screens facing the sidelines and then smaller screens on each end facing the endzones.   Side viewing capability of LED videoboards has increased dramatically so the majority of the arena could easily view the larger sideline facing boards. 


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Why settle for the smaller ones on the ends?  Make that rough rider a four-sided monstrosity. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
lazers and fire
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 12:33:02 PM
instead of "visitors" use "ghosts" and then have team enter to that ghostbusters song.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pete on January 24, 2013, 12:35:25 PM
No, the visitors need to be "victims" and we need to be the scary ones. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pett on January 24, 2013, 12:36:30 PM
Let's get rid of the tarp and build something over the top (maybe additional seating?). It would also make it a cooler entrance for the team
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pete on January 24, 2013, 12:37:04 PM
On the giant four sided scoreboard, you could play different things before the game, to encourage people to come early.  Maybe show a movie to the students section. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pete on January 24, 2013, 12:37:55 PM
Let's get rid of the tarp and build something over the top (maybe additional seating?) to make it a cooler entrance

We've been over and over the tarp issue.  It's here to stay.  Deal with it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: cfbandyman on January 24, 2013, 12:39:54 PM
Would they potentially do some improvements when they do phase IV of the football stadium? Or would they hold off or do it separetly? It'd make sense only because we'd already be doing major construction on the Bram in Phase III and Phase IV given the location in the press releases for Phase IV. Just curious
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 12:40:43 PM
No, the visitors need to be "victims" and we need to be the scary ones.

hmmm. maybe "victims" instead of "visitors" and then we enter to chainsaw sounds.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on January 24, 2013, 12:44:04 PM
They should hold a legends game with former little cat slam jam winners. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 12:46:13 PM
maybe former slam jam winners vs former hoop holler and shoot winners
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 24, 2013, 12:46:33 PM
Marching Cobras at every half time.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 24, 2013, 12:53:56 PM
Marching Cobras at every half time.

Would take.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 24, 2013, 01:13:43 PM
Let's get rid of the tarp and build something over the top (maybe additional seating?). It would also make it a cooler entrance for the team

The tarp should be replaced with a hard surface so a video board can be placed on top and lasers and smoke machines can be hung from underneath.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 24, 2013, 01:16:34 PM
the steps should be alternating purple/white
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 24, 2013, 01:17:37 PM
Remove all seats and make it where ppl can't sit down
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 3maw on January 24, 2013, 02:19:00 PM
No, the visitors need to be "victims" and we need to be the scary ones.

hmmm. maybe "victims" instead of "visitors" and then we enter to chainsaw sounds.

after "victims" enter, goes all black like sprint center. then, a strobing spotlight on willie at center court. revs up his chainsaw, and destroys whatever mascot their team has. makes hosting teams like notre dame and wvu fun. then it cuts into the same terrible music we already have before tip off as our players come out.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SleepFighter on January 24, 2013, 02:25:17 PM
The scoreboard should be octagonal with 8 equal sized (large) video screens.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 02:26:44 PM
disco ball
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 24, 2013, 02:32:07 PM
Hang Cartier Martins jersey in the rafters
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 24, 2013, 02:32:47 PM
The scoreboard should be octagonal with 8 equal sized (large) video screens.

that spin, like a

disco ball
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 02:34:03 PM
just so everyone knows i was kidding around with the disco balls and lazers and fire ideas.  thought this thread could use a few laughs!  ha ha.

 :grin:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 24, 2013, 02:41:46 PM
just so everyone knows i was kidding around with the disco balls and lazers and fire ideas.  thought this thread could use a few laughs!  ha ha.

 :grin:
but I thought they were good ideas. Think of Shane and what he could do with a disco ball.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 24, 2013, 02:42:24 PM
just so everyone knows i was kidding around with the disco balls and lazers and fire ideas.  thought this thread could use a few laughs!  ha ha.

 :grin:
but I thought they were good ideas. Think of Shane and what he could do with a disco ball.

he could bone it
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2013, 02:51:59 PM
Zombie Willie the Wildcat!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: slobber on January 24, 2013, 03:06:29 PM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

I think it is because the tunnel that would connect the two was supposed to cost 5 million.
Oh snap, I just figured out where I am going to donate a bunch of money when I get rich:
The Dobber Family Tunnel
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 24, 2013, 03:59:25 PM
I think we could replace the tarp with a cargo net for kids to crawl around on. would be soups fun
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on January 24, 2013, 04:16:13 PM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

That is correct.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 24, 2013, 04:21:05 PM
lazers and fire
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: chum1 on January 24, 2013, 04:28:08 PM
It should smell like burning flesh and Chanel No. 5.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 04:29:22 PM
more ac/dc?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Super PurpleCat on January 24, 2013, 04:59:32 PM
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But in purple.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 24, 2013, 05:00:11 PM
We should raise the roof and add a second tier of VIP boxes, restaurant/bar and open glass on the side looking over BSFS. ITs a space frame should be too hard to hydralulicly lift it and stretch those columns up.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on January 24, 2013, 05:03:22 PM
Let kids run the bases after the game
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 24, 2013, 05:17:08 PM
This thread has gone on entirely too long without someone mentioning putting in a lazy river...
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on January 24, 2013, 05:19:46 PM
This thread has gone on entirely too long without someone mentioning putting in a lazy river...

Too small for a really good lazy river. Better idea is one section of the student section is just a giant ball pit.  You'd have to have netting though or else those rascals would throw the ball pit balls on the court!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 24, 2013, 05:19:53 PM
You could put a lazy river on the new second tier, kind of like the track at the rec above the basketball courts
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 24, 2013, 05:20:36 PM
This thread has gone on entirely too long without someone mentioning putting in a lazy river...

Too small for a really good lazy river. Better idea is one section of the student section is just a giant ball pit.  You'd have to have netting though or else those rascals would throw the ball pit balls on the court!
Not if we just add on to the one that will go around the football field!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 05:21:29 PM
This thread has gone on entirely too long without someone mentioning putting in a lazy river...
don't be ridiculous
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 24, 2013, 05:28:55 PM
We should raise the roof and add a second tier of VIP boxes, restaurant/bar and open glass on the side looking over BSFS. ITs a space frame should be too hard to hydralulicly lift it and stretch those columns up.

why not just add a glass second floor above the court and then you could walk around with your wine and cheese and watch a basketball game from above.  it would be like skycam view.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 24, 2013, 05:44:53 PM
We could just stop rough ridin' around with it and move back to Ahearn.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 24, 2013, 05:51:10 PM
^
worst idea in the thread.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 24, 2013, 06:19:32 PM
Make it a circle
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 24, 2013, 06:40:13 PM
idea:  do a pop up video type thing like on VH1 on the video board but instead of a music video, do it with the players.  would be amazing.

OT:  did anyone measure the dB during the game against the HAWKS?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: chum1 on January 24, 2013, 06:45:20 PM
Thesis:  Go back to Ahearn.
Antithesis:  eff no, grandpa.

Synthesis:  BRAMHEARN!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 07:02:26 PM
idea:  do a pop up video type thing like on VH1 on the video board but instead of a music video, do it with the players.  would be amazing.

OT:  did anyone measure the dB during the game against the HAWKS?
i'm pretty sure some one on this board does something called "audiology."  i imagine he would be a tremendous person to judge the dBs in the sunflower showdown edition of the Octagon of NOISE.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 24, 2013, 07:19:08 PM
Thesis:  Go back to Ahearn.
Antithesis:  eff no, grandpa.

Synthesis:  BRAMHEARN!

We could play games at both and not tell the opponent which one the game is at on any given night.

We would have a 50% chance of winning before it even started!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 24, 2013, 08:24:31 PM
We should raise the roof and add a second tier of VIP boxes, restaurant/bar and open glass on the side looking over BSFS. ITs a space frame should be too hard to hydralulicly lift it and stretch those columns up.

why not just add a glass second floor above the court and then you could walk around with your wine and cheese and watch a basketball game from above.  it would be like skycam view.

For real, this a good idea. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2013, 09:39:33 PM
We should raise the roof and add a second tier of VIP boxes, restaurant/bar and open glass on the side looking over BSFS. ITs a space frame should be too hard to hydralulicly lift it and stretch those columns up.

why not just add a glass second floor above the court and then you could walk around with your wine and cheese and watch a basketball game from above.  it would be like skycam view.

For real, this a good idea.

yes. immediately stop building that stupid limestone wall around the football field and start construction on this. i mean can you even imagine the pub we would get?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 09:47:58 PM
lmao, you guys are crazy. 

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while we're at it, let's go ahead and make the court glass too. and all the walls!  and the video board!
:lol:

how bout we go ahead and leave the design ideas up to us guys who were actually in the architecture department, ok?

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 24, 2013, 10:07:03 PM
lmao, you guys are crazy. 

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while we're at it, let's go ahead and make the court glass too. and all the walls!  and the video board!
:lol:

how bout we go ahead and leave the design ideas up to us guys who were actually in the architecture department, ok?

http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/presenting_the_tron_basketball_court_asb_glassfloor_pushes_boundaries_of_glass_for_athletic_applications_24217.asp
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Skipper44 on January 24, 2013, 10:13:39 PM
I would love to pretend pee on Scott Drew's head from the Beasley Family SkyHigh Club.
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 24, 2013, 10:14:33 PM
lmao, you guys are crazy. 

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while we're at it, let's go ahead and make the court glass too. and all the walls!  and the video board!
:lol:

how bout we go ahead and leave the design ideas up to us guys who were actually in the architecture department, ok?

http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/presenting_the_tron_basketball_court_asb_glassfloor_pushes_boundaries_of_glass_for_athletic_applications_24217.asp

Fwd to John Currie
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 24, 2013, 10:49:14 PM
We should raise the roof and add a second tier of VIP boxes, restaurant/bar and open glass on the side looking over BSFS. ITs a space frame should be too hard to hydralulicly lift it and stretch those columns up.

why not just add a glass second floor above the court and then you could walk around with your wine and cheese and watch a basketball game from above.  it would be like skycam view.

For real, this a good idea.

This has serious potential.  :excited:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 24, 2013, 11:01:04 PM
Water slide. Zip line as an add alternate
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 24, 2013, 11:53:31 PM
lmao, you guys are crazy. 

Quote
while we're at it, let's go ahead and make the court glass too. and all the walls!  and the video board!
:lol:

how bout we go ahead and leave the design ideas up to us guys who were actually in the architecture department, ok?

http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/presenting_the_tron_basketball_court_asb_glassfloor_pushes_boundaries_of_glass_for_athletic_applications_24217.asp

Fwd to John Currie

eff yes
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 25, 2013, 08:16:13 AM
To late to move back to Ahearn now, but before BTF, I was pretty much for it provided 10's of millions of dollars of things happened. 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on January 25, 2013, 09:47:32 AM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 25, 2013, 10:04:32 AM
I was actually pretty serious about lifting the roof and getting a second level in there. Think it could be done, and we could get rid of those very touchdown clubesque boxes we have now and get some real VIP stuff with bars and lounges.

http://www.rooflift.com/e-z-riser-process (http://www.rooflift.com/e-z-riser-process)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 25, 2013, 10:10:07 AM
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Transforming obsolete low-roof buildings into modern high-clearance facilities
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I mean our goal is in the header of their website
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 25, 2013, 10:11:58 AM
you wouldn't be able to see crap from up there. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 25, 2013, 10:14:28 AM
Zombie Willie the Wildcat!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w0hCTKHd9Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w0hCTKHd9Y)



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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Super PurpleCat on January 25, 2013, 10:17:35 AM
Add another 8 sides and change the name to Hexadecagon of Doom.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 25, 2013, 10:30:00 AM
FWIW, this month is the 6 year anniversary of the origination of the Octagon of Doom name.

3 years ago a chance meeting between ChiCat and Doug Gottlieb took the name national via ESPN.

By the end of January 2010, ESPN was using it in a promo commercial for our game with KU.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 25, 2013, 10:49:28 AM
obviously the best thing about ahearn is the location. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 25, 2013, 11:56:12 AM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups. 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2013, 12:00:00 PM
FWIW, this month is the 6 year anniversary of the origination of the Octagon of Doom name.

3 years ago a chance meeting between ChiCat and Doug Gottlieb took the name national via ESPN.

By the end of January 2010, ESPN was using it in a promo commercial for our game with KU.

'grats!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 25, 2013, 12:48:56 PM
What many dumbasses on here (like Kougs) don't get, is that to get Bramlage to the paradigm changing status that was sold as Jim Jones Kool-Aid to everyone when they were trying to get it built . . . would take the same amount of money  as it would to make Ahearn one of the best traditional basketball arenas in the country.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 25, 2013, 01:15:07 PM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups.

Uh no. Moving back to ahearn would have saved us mad cash. Demo the Natatorium, convert the adjoined Gym which already has courts in it to the BTF. Replace all glass block with curtain glass walls. It would be the crap. Had we followed the original master plan about buying the entire block from Anderson up to Claflin the the west side of Denison for a parking lot we would have had plenty of parking for Football games/basketball and been able to use it for class every day, solving the rough ridin' awful parking situation KSU has.

But no. We're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2013, 01:19:51 PM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups.

Uh no. Moving back to ahearn would have saved us mad cash. Demo the Natatorium, convert the adjoined Gym which already has courts in it to the BTF. Replace all glass block with curtain glass walls. It would be the crap. Had we followed the original master plan about buying the entire block from Anderson up to Claflin the the west side of Denison for a parking lot we would have had plenty of parking for Football games/basketball and been able to use it for class every day, solving the rough ridin' awful parking situation KSU has.

But no. We're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

What awful parking situation?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 25, 2013, 01:46:26 PM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups.

Uh no. Moving back to ahearn would have saved us mad cash. Demo the Natatorium, convert the adjoined Gym which already has courts in it to the BTF. Replace all glass block with curtain glass walls. It would be the crap. Had we followed the original master plan about buying the entire block from Anderson up to Claflin the the west side of Denison for a parking lot we would have had plenty of parking for Football games/basketball and been able to use it for class every day, solving the rough ridin' awful parking situation KSU has.

But no. We're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

Wut?  Did you quote the wrong post?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 25, 2013, 01:50:32 PM
you'd also be playing infront of 7500 people.  max.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 25, 2013, 02:07:18 PM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups.

Uh no. Moving back to ahearn would have saved us mad cash. Demo the Natatorium, convert the adjoined Gym which already has courts in it to the BTF. Replace all glass block with curtain glass walls. It would be the crap. Had we followed the original master plan about buying the entire block from Anderson up to Claflin the the west side of Denison for a parking lot we would have had plenty of parking for Football games/basketball and been able to use it for class every day, solving the rough ridin' awful parking situation KSU has.

But no. We're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

What awful parking situation?

Have you attended KSU in the last 3 years?

We have 24,000+ students with roughly the same amount of parking KSU had when there were 16,000 students. The parking garage did nothing to alleviate the shortage. It's a massive clusterfuck.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2013, 02:36:14 PM
Ahearn is a POS, why do people not realize this? "Tradition" or "nostalgia" aren't worth the money it would take to even get it up to "slightly crappy" level.

I don't agree with ppl that think Ahearn is fantastic.

Tradition is the reason several writers gave KU the nod over us this week in their prediction.  Tradition is one of the first words uttered when espn and other outlets begin discussing KU, Duke, UNC, etc.  Tradition is one of the best pub devices out there.  Its stupid and I don't agree with any of it, but it evidently matters to ppl otherwise they wouldn't try to weave so much story around it in building up match ups.

Uh no. Moving back to ahearn would have saved us mad cash. Demo the Natatorium, convert the adjoined Gym which already has courts in it to the BTF. Replace all glass block with curtain glass walls. It would be the crap. Had we followed the original master plan about buying the entire block from Anderson up to Claflin the the west side of Denison for a parking lot we would have had plenty of parking for Football games/basketball and been able to use it for class every day, solving the rough ridin' awful parking situation KSU has.

But no. We're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

What awful parking situation?

Have you attended KSU in the last 3 years?

We have 24,000+ students with roughly the same amount of parking KSU had when there were 16,000 students. The parking garage did nothing to alleviate the shortage. It's a massive clusterfuck.

Yes I have.  Hasn't really seemed to be too much of a problem, but then again, I have lived within walking distance, and since the parking garage opened I was never unable to find a spot in the O lot west of Old Stadium.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 25, 2013, 02:38:02 PM
I thought it has always been pretty unanimously believed that parking at ksu was(is?) rough ridin' awful.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 25, 2013, 02:40:47 PM
I thought it has always been pretty unanimously believed that parking at ksu was(is?) rough ridin' awful.

It's fact.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on January 25, 2013, 02:44:15 PM
Number 1 pet peeve when I was a student: People complaining about parking. Just walk to class you lazy frat boy.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2013, 02:47:10 PM
Number 1 pet peeve when I was a student: People complaining about parking. Just walk to class you lazy frat boy.

This
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 25, 2013, 02:58:38 PM
You could get a bike and like like ~1-2 miles off campus
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 25, 2013, 03:04:19 PM
Anybody that thinks moving the basketball arena away from the heart of campus is/was a good idea needs to have their head examined.

Seriously, there is nothing better than sports on campus and in our case, in walking distance to Aggieville.

The majority of 75,000 seat football stadiums in the SEC are right on campus, FYI.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 25, 2013, 03:39:38 PM
Number 1 pet peeve when I was a student: People complaining about parking. Just walk to class you lazy frat boy.

i like how you threw the frat boy part in at the end. most of the frats are close enough to walk so most of those people do. it's the students from sabetha living out in a trailer by tuttle that complain about the parking. sorry.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 25, 2013, 03:44:38 PM
I always lived in walking distance. Parking still matters though because everyone bitches about it and I got to hear it constantly. Didn't develop CartierFrat3 level bitterness though.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 25, 2013, 03:46:25 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 25, 2013, 03:48:51 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

new local townie tea party city comish will not go for this.  :nono:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Super PurpleCat on January 25, 2013, 03:49:23 PM
Rent an apartment or house somewhere in the Vattier-Thurston-Kearney neighborhood, park your car in the back and walk your ass to class and to Aggieville.  Carpool to tailgates and the Bram.  This was how we did in the late 90s early 2000s.  Have things changed that much?  When has campus parking ever been viable?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Mr Bread on January 25, 2013, 04:00:02 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Quote
TRANSPORTATION IN MANHATTAN
Neither Kansas State University nor the city of Manhattan has public bus service. Local taxi service is available.

:sdeek:  I never used the MTD at Illinois because I liked to walk unless I was really drunk and it was really late and it was really cold out, then yeah.  Still to not have any?  You guys :frown:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 25, 2013, 04:04:38 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Quote
TRANSPORTATION IN MANHATTAN
Neither Kansas State University nor the city of Manhattan has public bus service. Local taxi service is available.

:sdeek:  I never used the MTD at Illinois because I liked to walk unless I was really drunk and it was really late and it was really cold out, then yeah.  Still to not have any?  You guys :frown:

Used to have an excuse of not having a pop in excess of 50k, so no federal grants to help fund it.  Now they are over 50k and the grants were available, but the city said no.  Iirc, they wanted the uni to pay for the rest of it since they thought no one other than students would use it. 

Retards.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Mr Bread on January 25, 2013, 04:30:30 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Quote
TRANSPORTATION IN MANHATTAN
Neither Kansas State University nor the city of Manhattan has public bus service. Local taxi service is available.

:sdeek:  I never used the MTD at Illinois because I liked to walk unless I was really drunk and it was really late and it was really cold out, then yeah.  Still to not have any?  You guys :frown:

Used to have an excuse of not having a pop in excess of 50k, so no federal grants to help fund it.  Now they are over 50k and the grants were available, but the city said no.  Iirc, they wanted the uni to pay for the rest of it since they thought no one other than students would use it. 

Retards.

Man that's horse crap on the city's part.  Illinois' is actually the cities' (Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District), but they have a deal with the uiversity to provide campus public transportation for the students. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 25, 2013, 04:45:07 PM
One of the best parts about KState is the campus is ped friendly. Those worried about parking should go check out Terra State or something. Looks like plenty of parking there.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MadCat on January 25, 2013, 05:29:01 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Quote
TRANSPORTATION IN MANHATTAN
Neither Kansas State University nor the city of Manhattan has public bus service. Local taxi service is available.

:sdeek:  I never used the MTD at Illinois because I liked to walk unless I was really drunk and it was really late and it was really cold out, then yeah.  Still to not have any?  You guys :frown:

Used to have an excuse of not having a pop in excess of 50k, so no federal grants to help fund it.  Now they are over 50k and the grants were available, but the city said no.  Iirc, they wanted the uni to pay for the rest of it since they thought no one other than students would use it. 

Retards.

I think Riley county is one of the most impoverished counties in the state even.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 25, 2013, 06:05:02 PM
most of the frats are close enough to walk so most of those people do.
even the frats that are really far away (ahem) hardly ever drive and park.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on January 25, 2013, 08:41:35 PM
You know what may be better than buying half of Manhattan and making one super mega parking structure?  Bus system/pub transport.

That sound was your mind being blown.

Quote
TRANSPORTATION IN MANHATTAN
Neither Kansas State University nor the city of Manhattan has public bus service. Local taxi service is available.

:sdeek:  I never used the MTD at Illinois because I liked to walk unless I was really drunk and it was really late and it was really cold out, then yeah.  Still to not have any?  You guys :frown:

Used to have an excuse of not having a pop in excess of 50k, so no federal grants to help fund it.  Now they are over 50k and the grants were available, but the city said no.  Iirc, they wanted the uni to pay for the rest of it since they thought no one other than students would use it. 

Retards.
not entirely true. 
http://www.rileycountyks.gov/index.aspx?nid=795

I'm not sure what they are going to do with it for 2013 since the conservative ass hats on the council are being conservative ass hats.
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: LickNeckey on January 25, 2013, 10:05:42 PM
DNR the majority of this thread.

1. painting the risers makes a huge aesthetic difference for essentially no cost.  this simply needs to happen

2. is it feasible to relocate current west side chair backs in the north and south ends?  Then replace the west side with modern plush premium seating for the first 10-20 rows and go upgraded chair backs the rest of the way up?

Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 25, 2013, 10:13:14 PM
DNR the majority of this thread.

1. painting the risers makes a huge aesthetic difference for essentially no cost.  this simply needs to happen

2. is it feasible to relocate current west side chair backs in the north and south ends?  Then replace the west side with modern plush premium seating for the first 10-20 rows and go upgraded chair backs the rest of the way up?

Would make the westies pretty comfy.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 25, 2013, 10:23:00 PM
Number 1 pet peeve when I was a student: People complaining about parking. Just walk to class you lazy frat boy.

Or you could just put in a proper amount of parking like normal people. KSU's east stadium lot and engineering lot are roughly equivalent to what my highschool of 2500 students had.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 25, 2013, 11:45:34 PM
I try to go to as many zoning meetings as possible in our neighborhood, and I swear to god that an hour 15 of the hour and a half meering is a bunch of elderly locals bitching about the parking. JFC if its such a big rough ridin' deal move to the suburbs. Same with you parking nazis. Go to ku or some other god forsaken shithole with a bus. The rest of will enjoy the majesty that is walking up the hill in front of anderson hall, or lovers lane or walking down denison.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 25, 2013, 11:52:53 PM
God you are horrible
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 25, 2013, 11:54:26 PM
I try to go to as many zoning meetings as possible in our neighborhood, and I swear to god that an hour 15 of the hour and a half meering is a bunch of elderly locals bitching about the parking. JFC if its such a big rough ridin' deal move to the suburbs. Same with you parking nazis. Go to ku or some other god forsaken shithole with a bus. The rest of will enjoy the majesty that is walking up the hill in front of anderson hall, or lovers lane or walking down denison.

You have neighborhood zoning meetings? I thought MHK had a city-wide zoning board. Whatever. That said, you make some good points.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 25, 2013, 11:58:13 PM
Not to mention, ive found through out my life that the same people who bitch about parking are the same people who will drive around a walmart parking lot for a half hour waiting for a front row spot to open up, while all the nonretarded people who took thr first spot available are waiting in the checkout line
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: qatzmanchu on January 26, 2013, 12:07:45 AM
God you are horrible

Thanks CNS, I like the rest of this thread got off topic about the octagon. Will redirect course.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 26, 2013, 01:01:45 AM
I paid for a preferred spot in the garage and never complain about parking.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 26, 2013, 01:03:26 AM
People, in general, are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

These are the same idiots that would literally work themselves into a conniption fit during the planning and construction years for the Sprint Center because it was located downtown and the traffic would be gridlock and nowhere to park their car.  Neither of which was a relevant concern in the slightest.

It's a Midwestern thing.  Urban density is scary.  The thought of public transportation is more scary.  The thought of parking their car in a parking garage a block away from an arena or stadium instead of on the outskirts of a 100 acre asphalt parking lot and then walking a quarter mile is also foreign and frightening to many people. 


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 26, 2013, 01:04:41 AM

I walked whenever possible. Made me feel good.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on January 26, 2013, 01:41:50 AM
People, in general, are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

These are the same idiots that would literally work themselves into a conniption fit during the planning and construction years for the Sprint Center because it was located downtown and the traffic would be gridlock and nowhere to park their car.  Neither of which was a relevant concern in the slightest.

It's a Midwestern thing.  Urban density is scary.  The thought of public transportation is more scary.  The thought of parking their car in a parking garage a block away from an arena or stadium instead of on the outskirts of a 100 acre asphalt parking lot and then walking a quarter mile is also foreign and frightening to many people.

Uselessly wasting a bunch of time must be a midwestern thing too as I grew up in Philadelphia and we don't have time to stroll the yellow brick road everyday. A city designed in the 1600's with 6 million residents has less parking issues than a town of 50,000 in the middle of no-where.

The garage is full.
The lots are full.
The dorms are overflowingly full (8 people are crammed into 4 person jardine apartments) fwiw.
crap, even today the brand effing new rec was full.

It's like they are designing this place for 10 years in the past as opposed to 10 years in the future.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 26, 2013, 07:43:04 AM
People, in general, are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

These are the same idiots that would literally work themselves into a conniption fit during the planning and construction years for the Sprint Center because it was located downtown and the traffic would be gridlock and nowhere to park their car.  Neither of which was a relevant concern in the slightest.

It's a Midwestern thing.  Urban density is scary.  The thought of public transportation is more scary.  The thought of parking their car in a parking garage a block away from an arena or stadium instead of on the outskirts of a 100 acre asphalt parking lot and then walking a quarter mile is also foreign and frightening to many people.

Uselessly wasting a bunch of time must be a midwestern thing too as I grew up in Philadelphia and we don't have time to stroll the yellow brick road everyday. A city designed in the 1600's with 6 million residents has less parking issues than a town of 50,000 in the middle of no-where.

The garage is full.
The lots are full.
The dorms are overflowingly full (8 people are crammed into 4 person jardine apartments) fwiw.
crap, even today the brand effing new rec was full.

It's like they are designing this place for 10 years in the past as opposed to 10 years in the future.

None of this really has an effect on whether an on campus arena would work.

Agree with a lot of what you're saying in that Manhattan is way behind the curve in providing the necessary infrastructure for the population growth and development.

Replacing the surface lots with more parking structures would go a long way on campus.  UMKC has more parking garages than K-State.

The campus bus system, like every other school in the BigXII, would also help considerably.

More, on campus housing is apparently coming.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on February 01, 2013, 09:24:05 PM
I was actually pretty serious about lifting the roof and getting a second level in there. Think it could be done, and we could get rid of those very touchdown clubesque boxes we have now and get some real VIP stuff with bars and lounges.

http://www.rooflift.com/e-z-riser-process (http://www.rooflift.com/e-z-riser-process)

I like this idea but I don't know if they can jack the Octagon's roof that easily, it is more substantial than your typical warehouse's roof due to the clearspan requirements.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Havs on February 01, 2013, 10:14:10 PM
LED ribbons are awesome! Get one. or two.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWesome on February 01, 2013, 11:58:01 PM
People, in general, are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

These are the same idiots that would literally work themselves into a conniption fit during the planning and construction years for the Sprint Center because it was located downtown and the traffic would be gridlock and nowhere to park their car.  Neither of which was a relevant concern in the slightest.

It's a Midwestern thing.  Urban density is scary.  The thought of public transportation is more scary.  The thought of parking their car in a parking garage a block away from an arena or stadium instead of on the outskirts of a 100 acre asphalt parking lot and then walking a quarter mile is also foreign and frightening to many people.

THIS

Somebody did a study when The Royals were actively campaigning AGAINST the downtown ballpark...The biggest fear of those that didn't want a downtown ballpark was parking...the average walk from a parking spot to the gates in the Sports Complex is something like .2 of a miles...the average walk from downtown parking to the gates @ the new Busch Stadium in StL is like .15 miles. It's just the psychology of the midwest that drives people to always bitch about parking for some reason
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on February 02, 2013, 12:22:10 AM
LED ribbons are awesome! Get one. or two.

Excessive commercialization of something that's already too over-commercialized. Don't want ribbons. Just my opinion. Others may feel differently.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 02, 2013, 11:02:12 AM
Talking about Ahearn makes me sad.  Poor decision to abandon it.  Would be one of the special venues in all of sports.  Alas...

That said, were never going back.  So, focusing on Bram.

I wonder how much of the BSFS master plan will be completed before the AD turns it's attention to Bram.   It's clear with conference realignment that football is king and our AD, correctly, has focused on dilapidated BSFS.  Fortunately, were doing something about it.  Unfortunately, were only in Phase II of VI.  Even more unfortunately, the most important improvement - Vanier - is Phase VI. 

With scarce funding, should we burn through the football master plan,or should we sidetrack BSFS to dump some money into Bram?  I mean, I'd love to see a Bram facelift, but to do avoid a piecemeal, shoddy job, Bram really needs 10-20mil.  Concourses, donor lounges, exterior, interior, etc.  But I'd also like to see 10-20 mil go into a limestone wall, new video boards, ribbon boards, etc. at BSFS. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 02, 2013, 11:06:57 AM
Talking about Ahearn makes me sad.  Poor decision to abandon it.  Would be one of the special venues in all of sports.  Alas...

That said, were never going back.  So, focusing on Bram.

I wonder how much of the BSFS master plan will be completed before the AD turns it's attention to Bram.   It's clear with conference realignment that football is king and our AD, correctly, has focused on dilapidated BSFS.  Fortunately, were doing something about it.  Unfortunately, were only in Phase II of VI.  Even more unfortunately, the most important improvement - Vanier - is Phase VI. 

With scarce funding, should we burn through the football master plan,or should we sidetrack BSFS to dump some money into Bram?  I mean, I'd love to see a Bram facelift, but to do avoid a piecemeal, shoddy job, Bram really needs 10-20mil.  Concourses, donor lounges, exterior, interior, etc.  But I'd also like to see 10-20 mil go into a limestone wall, new video boards, ribbon boards, etc. at BSFS. 

I think the most important improvement is all of the badass on the west side of the stadium.  I don't see how vanier really even comes close
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on February 02, 2013, 11:44:28 AM
Talking about Ahearn makes me sad.  Poor decision to abandon it.  Would be one of the special venues in all of sports.  Alas...

That said, were never going back.  So, focusing on Bram.

I wonder how much of the BSFS master plan will be completed before the AD turns it's attention to Bram.   It's clear with conference realignment that football is king and our AD, correctly, has focused on dilapidated BSFS.  Fortunately, were doing something about it.  Unfortunately, were only in Phase II of VI.  Even more unfortunately, the most important improvement - Vanier - is Phase VI. 

With scarce funding, should we burn through the football master plan,or should we sidetrack BSFS to dump some money into Bram?  I mean, I'd love to see a Bram facelift, but to do avoid a piecemeal, shoddy job, Bram really needs 10-20mil.  Concourses, donor lounges, exterior, interior, etc.  But I'd also like to see 10-20 mil go into a limestone wall facade, new video boards, ribbon boards, etc. at BSFS Bramlage.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 02, 2013, 12:00:26 PM
Talking about Ahearn makes me sad.  Poor decision to abandon it.  Would be one of the special venues in all of sports.  Alas...

That said, were never going back.  So, focusing on Bram.

I wonder how much of the BSFS master plan will be completed before the AD turns it's attention to Bram.   It's clear with conference realignment that football is king and our AD, correctly, has focused on dilapidated BSFS.  Fortunately, were doing something about it.  Unfortunately, were only in Phase II of VI.  Even more unfortunately, the most important improvement - Vanier - is Phase VI. 

With scarce funding, should we burn through the football master plan,or should we sidetrack BSFS to dump some money into Bram?  I mean, I'd love to see a Bram facelift, but to do avoid a piecemeal, shoddy job, Bram really needs 10-20mil.  Concourses, donor lounges, exterior, interior, etc.  But I'd also like to see 10-20 mil go into a limestone wall, new video boards, ribbon boards, etc. at BSFS. 

I think the most important improvement is all of the badass on the west side of the stadium.  I don't see how vanier really even comes close

I'm not including the West Side.  I'm only talking about the remaining Phases III - IV, of which I think Vanier is the most important.  Like it or not, our training facility is crap compared to most other elite football programs.  If we want elite recruits, we need elite facilities.  Or, at least, facilities that are on par with KU's - which ours are not.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: nicname on February 02, 2013, 01:07:29 PM
BRAMLAGE COLISEUM IS A GREAT VENUE FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL.  IT WAS WHEN IT FIRST OPENED. IT HAS BEEN EVER SINCE WE'VE BEEN GOOD AGAIN. THERE IS NOTHING TO FIX.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 02, 2013, 01:19:31 PM
It appears I'm in the minority, but I don't really think painting the stair risers purple would be that cool. I don't mind the white, as is.

New video panels on the scoreboard and an LED ribbon should be top priorities.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 02, 2013, 02:07:53 PM
Indifferent about interior bowl. Sure, there could be improvements.  But, Id prefer to see a facelift to the concourses, concessions, etc.  We need a donor lounges, expanded premium seating, revenue generating stuff. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 02, 2013, 02:35:30 PM
LED ribbons are awesome! Get one. or two.

Excessive commercialization of something that's already too over-commercialized. Don't want ribbons. Just my opinion. Others may feel differently.

Me either.  Very small time.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on February 02, 2013, 02:55:44 PM
LED ribbons are awesome! Get one. or two.

Excessive commercialization of something that's already too over-commercialized. Don't want ribbons. Just my opinion. Others may feel differently.

Me either.  Very small time.

Agreed.  Ribbons not needed.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on February 02, 2013, 02:59:53 PM
Indifferent about interior bowl. Sure, there could be improvements.  But, Id prefer to see a facelift to the concourses, concessions, etc.  We need a donor lounges, expanded premium seating, revenue generating stuff.

I agree with all of this, we do have a donor lounge though. I've never been to a cbb arena with more than one.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 02, 2013, 03:02:09 PM
Thefirst thing I would change would be the border around the concourse with phrases like "free-throw", "jump ball" and "bounce pass".  Reminds me of something I may of had in my room when I was 8.  LED ribbon would be ok but isn't a must.  I agree that most changes need to be made to the concourse.  Put limestone on everything possible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 02, 2013, 03:07:21 PM
I always lol when I walk by the framed quilt hanging in the concourse.  We need to take that down. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: HerrSonntag on February 02, 2013, 05:44:32 PM
People, in general, are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

These are the same idiots that would literally work themselves into a conniption fit during the planning and construction years for the Sprint Center because it was located downtown and the traffic would be gridlock and nowhere to park their car.  Neither of which was a relevant concern in the slightest.

It's a Midwestern thing.  Urban density is scary.  The thought of public transportation is more scary.  The thought of parking their car in a parking garage a block away from an arena or stadium instead of on the outskirts of a 100 acre asphalt parking lot and then walking a quarter mile is also foreign and frightening to many people.

THIS

Somebody did a study when The Royals were actively campaigning AGAINST the downtown ballpark...The biggest fear of those that didn't want a downtown ballpark was parking...the average walk from a parking spot to the gates in the Sports Complex is something like .2 of a miles...the average walk from downtown parking to the gates @ the new Busch Stadium in StL is like .15 miles. It's just the psychology of the midwest that drives people to always bitch about parking for some reason

Can't tailgate in a parking garage
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 03, 2013, 07:25:38 AM
:sdeek:

OU has fire!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2Fyxz5T7Z5_original.jpg&hash=a71a764409e566e773cfad9333ac30e48c448227)

And a lights out NBA intro spot lights with image projections on the court!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2FiGhm%2BW%2Bb_original.jpg&hash=e2b0ea851e2eca41316b006ea71562bc18975d6a)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 03, 2013, 07:46:55 AM
Indifferent about interior bowl. Sure, there could be improvements.  But, Id prefer to see a facelift to the concourses, concessions, etc.  We need a donor lounges, expanded premium seating, revenue generating stuff.

I agree with all of this, we do have a donor lounge though. I've never been to a cbb arena with more than one.


Louisville has 8 of them at the Yum! Center along with 72 suites.  Mizzou Arena has multiple donor lounges + 30 suites.

At Bramlage, an entry level donor club space would go a long way.The key is to create access to cater to each major donor level.  It obviously generates a lot of revenue but it more importantly incentivizes loyalty amongst fans at even the introductory levels that are dropping $500 on a seat license to have an exclusive place to go in the arena before the game or at halftime to grab a bite and grab a drink.  You tier it out and the more you donate, the better club you have access to. 

At the Yum! Center, the ULAA room is their biggest club and it's available to all donors at less than a $1000 giving level.

Because the Legend's Room at Bramlage is so small, they can barely service a typical Gameday crowd and only the top level donors have access.

At Bramlage, even an entry level donor club space would go a long way.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CatMission on February 03, 2013, 09:49:37 AM
Agreed that we need more donor space. Plenty of room where current offices are. Need to build separate office space somewhere on the property. I'm thinking high-rise between Bramlage and track with super-elite garage parking underneath for donors such as myself.
  :kstategrad: :kstategrad:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ArchE_Cat on February 03, 2013, 10:02:57 AM
Had we kept Ahearn, the seating capacity would be about 8,000 max due to building codes. It would never be viable without major reconstruction, which would completely change it. The footprint of the structure prevents it from ever being anything more than it is now
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 03, 2013, 10:08:51 AM
Had we kept Ahearn, the seating capacity would be about 8,000 max due to building codes. It would never be viable without major reconstruction, which would completely change it. The footprint of the structure prevents it from ever being anything more than it is now
LfirecodeIQ, how much updating would have to be done if you don't do a major reno?  I thought there were certain exemptions for old structures?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on February 03, 2013, 10:40:27 AM
Quote
Louisville has 8 of them at the Yum! Center
:horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on February 03, 2013, 11:30:23 AM
Had we kept Ahearn, the seating capacity would be about 8,000 max due to building codes. It would never be viable without major reconstruction, which would completely change it. The footprint of the structure prevents it from ever being anything more than it is now

Not true, With modification it could seat around 11,000. The biggest limiter on the firecodes is the lack of exterior exit doors. We would need basically a wall of them on the west side going out to what is now the Natatorium.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on February 03, 2013, 11:34:45 AM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: eastcat on February 03, 2013, 11:37:06 AM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?

You fail to see the potential young luke walker.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 03, 2013, 11:38:42 AM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?

Thats a big advantage.  I wish we would tear Ahearn down and build a new OOD there.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MadCat on February 03, 2013, 01:18:13 PM
:sdeek:

OU has fire!

I hope they learned the difference between indoor and outdoor pyrotechnics from the latest incident in Brazil.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 03, 2013, 02:50:30 PM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?

Thats a big advantage.  I wish we would tear Ahearn down and build a new OOD there.

Advantage for what? It's not like the OOD is an hour off campus.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 03, 2013, 03:03:51 PM
Arch students re-designed Ahearn back in the late 1970's early 1980's . . . turned the court to go East-West, would have looked like Hinkle Fieldhouse, but obviously would have required indoor track and probably volleyball to move to their own venues.   Nobody spent that kind of money to renovate athletic venues back then, they either slapped band aids on them, or just built new ones, that was the mindset.

My beef with Bramlage has always been that they didn't build the building that was promised, they slashed and instead of waiting awhile and getting more money to build what they promised.   Of course they slashed and cut while only letting out a nominal amount of information, and it wasn't until the project was significantly done that people really realized that it wasn't going to be what they said it would be.  The same amount of money could have done a significant renovation to Ahearn.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 03, 2013, 03:24:59 PM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?

Thats a big advantage.  I wish we would tear Ahearn down and build a new OOD there.

Advantage for what? It's not like the OOD is an hour off campus.

Atmosphere, proximity to hotels/aggieville, turnout when we suck, people walking to games when the weather sucks.  I think it would bring more potential students in because when they are younger and come for games, they can get a familiar with campus as well (would be a bigger deal for football).  On campus facilities are incredible, imo
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: BostonPancake on February 03, 2013, 03:47:18 PM
Arch students re-designed Ahearn back in the late 1970's early 1980's . . . turned the court to go East-West, would have looked like Hinkle Fieldhouse, but obviously would have required indoor track and probably volleyball to move to their own venues.   Nobody spent that kind of money to renovate athletic venues back then, they either slapped band aids on them, or just built new ones, that was the mindset.

My beef with Bramlage has always been that they didn't build the building that was promised, they slashed and instead of waiting awhile and getting more money to build what they promised.   Of course they slashed and cut while only letting out a nominal amount of information, and it wasn't until the project was significantly done that people really realized that it wasn't going to be what they said it would be.  The same amount of money could have done a significant renovation to Ahearn.

Sorry if it has been discussed before, but what was cut?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 03, 2013, 03:50:48 PM
Pro-tip: ahearn is an old, run down piece of crap. I know it had a cool atmosphere for basketball in 1982, but literally it's only advantage over the fOOD is that it is located on campus, but WGAF?

Thats a big advantage.  I wish we would tear Ahearn down and build a new OOD there.

Advantage for what? It's not like the OOD is an hour off campus.

Atmosphere, proximity to hotels/aggieville, turnout when we suck, people walking to games when the weather sucks.  I think it would bring more potential students in because when they are younger and come for games, they can get a familiar with campus as well (would be a bigger deal for football).  On campus facilities are incredible, imo

Meh. Sure, it'd be better to have an on-campus facility, but I think the advantages are minimal at the end of the day to a facility just barely off campus. I don't think student turnout would be affected in the slightest, imo.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 03, 2013, 03:51:04 PM
The Southeast Entrance of Bramlage is 194 feet from the North Side of the Jardine Apartments . . . I'd call that on campus.

It's really time to focus on Bramlage, the BTF is a really nice addition, time to push out the West Side and put in a really nice entrance/concourse area over there, and then modernize the concourse around the whole arena.   If they built new athletic offices on the West side, they could take the old offices and put in even more fan amenities. 

Pancake . . . Bramlage was supposed to be round, with a cut limestone exterior and have more seats. 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 03, 2013, 03:52:41 PM

Atmosphere, proximity to hotels/aggieville, turnout when we suck, people walking to games when the weather sucks.  I think it would bring more potential students in because when they are younger and come for games, they can get a familiar with campus as well (would be a bigger deal for football).  On campus facilities are incredible, imo

All of this.  Pageantry, student connectivity, walking distances to the Greek houses and dorms, proximity to Aggieiville.

College sports are meant to be played in venues on campus.  The only exceptions are football stadiums, even then, the best environments I have seen are on campus as well.  Auburn is amazing.  Kyle Field.  Death Valley Clemson. Husky Stadium.  Colorado was extremely cool with its proximity to Pearl Street and Downtown.

Every reason collegiate sports venues should be on campus are the same reasons baseball should always be played downtown.

Bramlage was and is a total planning mishap.  We've turned it into an ok place over the years, but it's mostly a big, dumb, lifeless, nondescript box that sits in a massive sea of asphalt parking accross from a bunch of undeveloped agriculture pastures, disconnected from the heart of campus. There's no sense of place or Gameday excitement or identity.  All that said, we're never going back, so all we can do it try to make it better at this stage.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: BostonPancake on February 03, 2013, 04:03:00 PM
The Southeast Entrance of Bramlage is 194 feet from the North Side of the Jardine Apartments . . . I'd call that on campus.

It's really time to focus on Bramlage, the BTF is a really nice addition, time to push out the West Side and put in a really nice entrance/concourse area over there, and then modernize the concourse around the whole arena.   If they built new athletic offices on the West side, they could take the old offices and put in even more fan amenities. 

Pancake . . . Bramlage was supposed to be round, with a cut limestone exterior and have more seats.

Ah, yes.....i do remember that it was supposed to have way more seats.  I wish there were some original renderings still floating around to look at.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 03, 2013, 04:09:28 PM
There are some.  Like Dax said, it was originally a radial footprint and a true radial bowl.  It was also supposed to be 16,000+ to qualify for NCAA regional events.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 03, 2013, 04:37:04 PM
Not long ago there was a rendering on here that showed kind of a merged OOD and Ahern...anyone remember where that was? It was awesome. I'd donate to something like that. Not to ribbon boards.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 03, 2013, 05:04:47 PM
Not long ago there was a rendering on here that showed kind of a merged OOD and Ahern...anyone remember where that was? It was awesome. I'd donate to something like that. Not to ribbon boards.
yeah with a recreation of the windows on the north end.  rough ridin' elite.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 03, 2013, 05:39:47 PM
Not long ago there was a rendering on here that showed kind of a merged OOD and Ahern...anyone remember where that was? It was awesome. I'd donate to something like that. Not to ribbon boards.
yeah with a recreation of the windows on the north end.  rough ridin' elite.

That's the one. Gimmie that! Donors will come out of the woodwork.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 03, 2013, 05:56:56 PM
Bramlage was supposed to be round, with a cut limestone exterior and have more seats. 

Then making it octogonal is what I'd call "unintentional gold."
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 03, 2013, 08:35:49 PM
Found it:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1182.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx446%2FBlackinkco%2Fd2f4a5e1cf807590a5071acd3a5152af.jpg&hash=3cbe40898f02c3b4c9da29501ccf9ae36708666c)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 03, 2013, 08:42:24 PM
People really need to let Ahearn go. Yikes.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 03, 2013, 08:47:45 PM
OCTAHEARN
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 03, 2013, 08:55:25 PM
People really need to let Ahearn go. Yikes.


I have no hard on for Ahern. That just looks rough ridin' awesome.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 03, 2013, 09:24:14 PM
People really need to let Ahearn go. Yikes.


I have no hard on for Ahern. That just looks rough ridin' awesome.

The inside looks better than the outside. The outside looks like...well, two disparate buildings fused together.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on February 03, 2013, 10:07:50 PM
it looks great
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on February 03, 2013, 10:15:43 PM

Would definitely take the inside.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: cfbandyman on February 03, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
I guess all you have to do is imagine the whole Bramlage covered in Ahearn's limestone facade. Really, I hope when/if they do upgrade Bramlage that they really consider at leas adding a pitched roof the the place. Probably would be too expensive fwiw but to me old barn pitched roofs really improve the sound holding of a gym. The flat roof of Bramlage and the doors to the concourse set the way they are really allow for the sound to dissipate more than it should.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on February 03, 2013, 10:30:35 PM
Bramlage needs expanded/upgraded concourses and improved concessions BR amenities very badly.

I don't really get the importance of the led ribbon. Seems frivolous and personally do not like.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 03, 2013, 10:41:50 PM
:tucksinshirt:

LED ribbons are incredibly distracting when you're watching the game
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on February 03, 2013, 10:53:44 PM
the Ahearn-tards really took this thread over
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 03, 2013, 10:56:45 PM
I absolutely hate huge windows in bball arenas. The dark dungeon vibe is great
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on February 04, 2013, 12:04:23 AM
I absolutely hate huge windows in bball arenas. The dark dungeon vibe is great

It sucks when sun is shining on an arena's bball court. Was thinking about this when watching KU yesterday.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 04, 2013, 12:12:00 AM
I absolutely hate huge windows in bball arenas. The dark dungeon vibe is great

It sucks when sun is shining on an arena's bball court. Was thinking about this when watching KU yesterday.
don't do windows in the south, east, and west sides. 
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on February 04, 2013, 12:13:08 AM
I absolutely hate huge windows in bball arenas. The dark dungeon vibe is great

It sucks when sun is shining on an arena's bball court. Was thinking about this when watching KU yesterday.

Didn't KU try covering the windows a few years ago? Maybe not, or maybe the experiment failed.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 12:14:58 AM
Its weird but I love windows everywhere else in life. Just not in bball
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on February 04, 2013, 12:16:12 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 12:28:57 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.

Would you like windows in a movie theater?
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on February 04, 2013, 12:43:02 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.

Would you like windows in a movie theater?
Would you like people screaming and yelling in a movie theater?

Title: Re: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 12:54:43 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.

Would you like windows in a movie theater?
Would you like people screaming and yelling in a movie theater?

strawman, irrelevant. Point is there are places for sunlight and places for no sunlight
Title: Re: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on February 04, 2013, 01:01:28 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.

Would you like windows in a movie theater?
Would you like people screaming and yelling in a movie theater?

strawman, irrelevant. Point is there are places for sunlight and places for no sunlight
your analogy is stupid.  there isn't light in a movie theater because it creates a glare on a flat screen, that also has the movie being projected upon it.

i agree sunlight on the court sucks, but windows on the north side of the OOD wouldn't have sunlight anyway because the sun is always in the southern sky in the winter. And anyhow, i'm sure there are other ways architecture types could figure out a way to minimize sunlight on the court. 
Title: Re: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 08:33:32 AM
i love windows in bball arenas.  natural light is cool, imo.

Would you like windows in a movie theater?
Would you like people screaming and yelling in a movie theater?

strawman, irrelevant. Point is there are places for sunlight and places for no sunlight
your analogy is stupid.  there isn't light in a movie theater because it creates a glare on a flat screen, that also has the movie being projected upon it.

i agree sunlight on the court sucks, but windows on the north side of the OOD wouldn't have sunlight anyway because the sun is always in the southern sky in the winter. And anyhow, i'm sure there are other ways architecture types could figure out a way to minimize sunlight on the court.

haha buddy then why are you arguing?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2013, 08:36:56 AM
because, dumbass, as he explained, it's possible to have windows in an arena without worrying about sunlight on the court. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 08:38:56 AM
because, dumbass, as he explained, it's possible to have windows in an arena without worrying about sunlight on the court.

I'm all for that! Just don't want splotches of sunlight all over my dungeon court.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2013, 08:40:53 AM
personally, i'm #teamwindows

love this

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fe%2Feb%2F11-11-06-GalenCenter-inside.jpg&hash=605e1942300582ff3e9e1d9b991d8033beaf7629)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 04, 2013, 08:41:42 AM
do not like windows. very high schooly.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SleepFighter on February 04, 2013, 09:32:23 AM
do not like windows. very high schooly.

My high school had like one window in the whole building.  It was in the library.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 04, 2013, 10:03:05 AM
do not like windows. very high schooly.

My high school had like one window in the whole building.  It was in the library.
So you want the OOD to be like your high school library?  The non-con was library enough.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksucrcoop on February 04, 2013, 10:05:23 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baiaustin.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F02%2Funiv-of-pitt-2.jpg&hash=77794cabc7592843b40b076d5dda9f0929619ffa)
Pitt :barf:


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fb%2Fbe%2FWilliams_arena_ct.JPG&hash=80fb3dc12d8eb50895430a4eccdfe29df6117eb5)
 Minn :love:



(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.architectural-photographer-tennessee.com%2Fdata%2Fphotos%2F135_1img_2236.jpg&hash=580a7d958b38d99589884dfea1d90941903c7e53)
Tenn :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 04, 2013, 10:06:44 AM
so like did the same guy just design all the big10 basketball arenas or what because they all just look kind of the same to me and are all horrible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 10:09:16 AM
omg is that really Tennessee's? holy elite balls, mocat has a new favorite
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 04, 2013, 10:13:16 AM
personally, i'm #teamwindows

love this

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fe%2Feb%2F11-11-06-GalenCenter-inside.jpg&hash=605e1942300582ff3e9e1d9b991d8033beaf7629)

That looks like crap imo.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 04, 2013, 10:14:01 AM
omg is that really Tennessee's? holy elite balls, mocat has a new favorite

yeah. the OOD just called me with a major case of tarp envy after checking out the tenn pics.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 04, 2013, 10:16:33 AM
Could play hollywood squares at halftime in Tennessee
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 04, 2013, 10:27:23 AM
omg is that really Tennessee's? holy elite balls, mocat has a new favorite

yeah. the OOD just called me with a major case of tarp envy after checking out the tenn pics.

:lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ArchE_Cat on February 04, 2013, 10:29:57 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 04, 2013, 10:37:34 AM
Doe's OU's Hertz tarp Logo out-do the Gon's Brigg's tarp logo?

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 04, 2013, 10:41:54 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ArchE_Cat on February 04, 2013, 10:49:02 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.

Current loge seating is already taken out of student and general admission seating. Adding additional loge seating would not take away student ticket numbers
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksucrcoop on February 04, 2013, 10:51:17 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.

Yeah, who wants to sit close to the action...VLHLDIQ
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KCFDcat on February 04, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
maybe student seats need to be taken away. seems like it hasn't really been full at all this year. (with exception of KU)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 04, 2013, 11:03:13 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.

Current loge seating is already taken out of student and general admission seating. Adding additional loge seating would not take away student ticket numbers
I took this to mean down and out increasing area for a bigger lodge/suite area:
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The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them
  You just mean up than?


maybe student seats need to be taken away. seems like it hasn't really been full at all this year. (with exception of KU)
well the university should have thought of that before they had the students pay for the building.

If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.

Yeah, who wants to sit close to the action...VLHLDIQ

sorry to break it, I know a couple, they don't want to risk their shirt coming untucked with all that steppin.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on February 04, 2013, 11:06:01 AM
If you're adding windows to the bram add them to the concourse areas not the arena. Concourse needs to be redone to be elite. on the inside extend the open air loge box things all around. Then move the roof up adding seating above and making the concourse two levels. The sides need 8 to 12 rows of "club level" seating with luxury boxes behind them, and on the ends you add 12 to 20 rows of of seating.
I hate the idea of taking any seats from students. I have no problem with more lodge seating from the west side. Hell the high level donors don't even like to sit down that far anyway.

Current loge seating is already taken out of student and general admission seating. Adding additional loge seating would not take away student ticket numbers

It would take away from the "GA" student seats but I do not care one bit about that. As it stands now students have over 4,000 "seats" and they let in close to 4,600 students in before they turn people away. The only game this year we've had more than 3000 students is the KU game. Taking away 200-300 student GA spots for luxury seats isn't going to do anything.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on February 04, 2013, 11:07:34 AM
maybe student seats need to be taken away. seems like it hasn't really been full at all this year. (with exception of KU)

From my experience, it is rare that the students are less full than the rest of the stadium.  And the ridiculously large student section helped make the OOD.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on February 04, 2013, 12:58:44 PM
maybe student seats need to be taken away. seems like it hasn't really been full at all this year. (with exception of KU)

From my experience, it is rare that the students are less full than the rest of the stadium. And the ridiculously large student section helped make the OOD.

The irrational amount of importance people put on this talking point holds us back. Bram would be fine with a few hundred less student seats. And this is from a guy who was a student just six months ago. Money is obviously far more important if we're serious about half the stuff you guys are talking about on here.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: captaincrap on February 04, 2013, 01:11:45 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Kat Kid on February 04, 2013, 01:15:36 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.

Understatement of the year.  SGA rolls like a wheel.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 04, 2013, 01:19:33 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.

"Banners," as in, replacing our painted accomplishments with actual banners in the rafters?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 04, 2013, 01:23:27 PM
The student seating policy stems from the fact that the students paid half the bill on Bramlage.   Thankfully 8 or 9 years later Max Urick was completely rejected on his plans to get the students to pay for the East Stadium, so Max half assed it instead of going out and trying to raise more money.    Thankfully those days appear to be long gone.   Seeking student fees on major facilities projects is idiotic in hindsight, and only hurts over the long haul. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: captaincrap on February 04, 2013, 01:26:26 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.

"Banners," as in, replacing our painted accomplishments with actual banners in the rafters?

Yes.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2013, 01:27:20 PM
The student seating policy stems from the fact that the students paid half the bill on Bramlage.   Thankfully 8 or 9 years later Max Urick was completely rejected on his plans to get the students to pay for the East Stadium, so Max half assed it instead of going out and trying to raise more money.    Thankfully those days appear to be long gone.   Seeking student fees on major facilities projects is idiotic in hindsight, and only hurts over the long haul. 


yes, but it's much easier than putting on your best cowboy boots, flying out to western kansas, and glad handing a bunch of rednecks.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on February 04, 2013, 01:35:58 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.

"Banners," as in, replacing our painted accomplishments with actual banners in the rafters?

Yes.

One of those banners better have a big rough ridin' zero on it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 04, 2013, 01:36:24 PM
Some points:

Reno/remodel of Bramlage is definitely in the plans. No idea on timetable, but I do know concourse/videoboard/banners/donor areas are all priorities.

Loge boxes did not take away any student seats, just relocated them to other areas.

There is an old University policy from when Bramlage was built that guarantees a certain percentage of seats be reserved as student seats. So removing any student seats would require SGA and University action and agreement. Not a huge roadblock, but it's not something that Athletics can just do on a whim.

"Banners," as in, replacing our painted accomplishments with actual banners in the rafters?

Yes.

Good, but I think when it's done, part of me will miss the paint.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2013, 01:38:16 PM
Banners are stupid and everybody only does it because everybody else does it.
And yeah, 8mp is right. 0 or gtfootfood
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 04, 2013, 11:49:47 PM
Am I the only one who thinks any exit from the tourney prior to the final four doesn't deserve a banner? You didn't win anything. Not even your region. Why have a banner? Why keep score? Everyone is a winner as long as you try hard and have fun. Amirite?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 05, 2013, 12:43:40 AM
Am I the only one who thinks any exit from the tourney prior to the final four doesn't deserve a banner? You didn't win anything. Not even your region. Why have a banner? Why keep score? Everyone is a winner as long as you try hard and have fun. Amirite?
NCAAs are fine to have on the wall.  Elite 8s can get a banner with all the years done.  Final 4s should have their own banner and place in the sun.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 05, 2013, 01:49:44 PM
Let's talk Ribbon Boards . . . nothing against them if they're showing game stats during game action and then various game related graphics after a dunk or a nice shot, but the constant parade of advertising is annoying, and when they're over deployed, they're even more annoying. 

A nice strip of ribbon board in each corner would be fine, but not around the whole arena.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on February 05, 2013, 02:30:04 PM
Lets get out students to flash advertising signage during free throws ala #floodaggie. That was so rough ridin' smalltimey btw. :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 05, 2013, 09:36:36 PM
did I hear that right, Michigan has put nearly 100 mil into their digs?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 05, 2013, 09:37:24 PM
so around 20 mill in 2009 for phase one. phase two was approved for 52 in 2011 and just finished before this year.
http://www.annarbor.com/news/u-m-board-of-regents-approves-schematic-designs-for-52-million-second-phase-of-crisler-arena-renovat/
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Boondock Poonhound on February 05, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
Let's talk Ribbon Boards . . . nothing against them if they're showing game stats during game action and then various game related graphics after a dunk or a nice shot, but the constant parade of advertising is annoying, and when they're over deployed, they're even more annoying. 

A nice strip of ribbon board in each corner would be fine, but not around the whole arena.


Excessive advertising at sporting events piss me off. They are wasting their $ on me. I NEVER pay attn . I still can't tell you who gives out those f'g free cookies. Don't care.  Ribbon boards should be for stats, scores, and that lighted flying USA flag during the Nat'l anthem.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Blackcats on February 05, 2013, 10:56:33 PM
Let's talk Ribbon Boards . . . nothing against them if they're showing game stats during game action and then various game related graphics after a dunk or a nice shot, but the constant parade of advertising is annoying, and when they're over deployed, they're even more annoying. 

A nice strip of ribbon board in each corner would be fine, but not around the whole arena.


Excessive advertising at sporting events piss me off. They are wasting their $ on me. I NEVER pay attn . I still can't tell you who gives out those f'g free cookies. Don't care.  Ribbon boards should be for stats, scores, and that lighted flying USA flag during the Nat'l anthem.

Aren't the cookies from housing and dinning?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on February 05, 2013, 11:14:26 PM
is that bakery still in the derb?  there isn't a single good place to get non-commercial cookies in manhattan.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 05:50:04 AM
Somebody is really going to have to provide a good explanation as to why we can't have a lights out intro with a Harley kicking ass and smoking the place out at mid court in the Octagon before every game.

Just look at that STUD.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2FYWLj_7P2_original.jpg&hash=037b1e9235146e254794287628aa7c01a41b657f)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MadCat on February 06, 2013, 07:20:32 AM
Obv the AD took some KStateo with him
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 06, 2013, 08:42:58 AM
Widening concourses is so boring. Who cares? Spend money on the parts that show up on TV and just make them look awesome. Never have I hone to a game somewhere and been like, "Man that arena was trash but the concourses are so wide! :love: "
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 08:44:14 AM
i think they should remove the concourses all together, they're stupid and useless.
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 06, 2013, 08:48:11 AM
Agreed. Waiting on CC to confirm that we'll be removing all concourses. :users:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 08:49:26 AM
Widening concourses is so boring. Who cares? Spend money on the parts that show up on TV and just make them look awesome. Never have I hone to a game somewhere and been like, "Man that arena was trash but the concourses are so wide! :love: "

Good idea, Skinny.  Maybe just have doors at the top that open up to the outside? 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 08:51:36 AM
sell the doors on ebay, use money to buy better stuff for inside arena

don't really need doors with how nice the weather has been the past couple of winters
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 06, 2013, 08:56:53 AM
I think we're onto something, you guys!  :excited:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 06, 2013, 08:59:38 AM
sell the doors on ebay, use money to buy better stuff for inside arena


Like paint for the stairs? 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 09:14:04 AM
if the powers that be think that paint for the stairs is better, then yes, i say do it.  we could also sell the roof on ebay/craigslist and just use a tarp in cases of inclement weather.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 06, 2013, 09:23:43 AM
No, wider concourses for Harley Ride Along every game.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 06, 2013, 09:30:07 AM
No, wider concourses for Harley Ride Along every game.

Actually yes, this is better.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on February 06, 2013, 09:59:35 AM
RETURN OF THE BRAMLAGE DOG


cc, can you tell them to bring back the bramlage dog?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 09:59:50 AM
good idea maybe bank the corners like nascar so they can go faster
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 06, 2013, 10:07:39 AM
When we get rid of the concourses, we'll need to add lots of vendors going up and down the aisles selling food and drinks and stuff.  I think an otter pop vendor would be pretty unique and add lots of character to the K-State brand, and the Big XII. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on February 06, 2013, 10:10:45 AM
Well you know the smokers would appreciate the easy access to the out-of-doors.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on February 06, 2013, 10:16:18 AM
(But srsly, widening the concourses is not exciting at all. Maybe we should all just lose a few pounds.)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 10:25:29 AM
Maybe we should just widen the tunnel and have one entry / exit point for everyone.  Fans, players, everybody just come on in under the Briggs tarp.  But the opposing team doesn't get to come in until everybody else.

This would also eliminate the need for doors at the top.  I'm not a fire marshal but I would have to think this would be fine.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 06, 2013, 10:25:38 AM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

That is correct.

incorrect, according to A+ source the connecting tunnel would have been millions$.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 06, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
Maybe we should just widen the tunnel and have one entry / exit point for everyone.  Fans, players, everybody just come on in under the Briggs tarp.  But the opposing team doesn't get to come in until everybody else.

This would also eliminate the need for doors at the top.  I'm not a fire marshal but I would have to think this would be fine.

With Harleys and smoke!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 10:33:27 AM
Yes, but the Harleys get to come in first and really smoke it up for everybody.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 06, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
the City (with no assistance from students) coulld finance a bus stop right outside the single entrance/exit to Bramlage. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksucrcoop on February 06, 2013, 10:59:51 AM
stairs are stupid. escalators would be sick.

side note: did anyone else get 'elevators' and 'escalators' confused when they were young? I know i did!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: captaincrap on February 06, 2013, 11:01:08 AM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

That is correct.

incorrect, according to A+ source the connecting tunnel would have been millions$.

You are both correct. Tunnel under Bramlage was cost prohibitive, due to the way Bramlage was constructed. Connecting the buildings in any way would have forced millions of dollars to spent on bringing Bramlage up to current code.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 11:02:52 AM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

That is correct.

incorrect, according to A+ source the connecting tunnel would have been millions$.

You are both correct. Tunnel under Bramlage was cost prohibitive, due to the way Bramlage was constructed. Connecting the buildings in any way would have forced millions of dollars to spent on bringing Bramlage up to current code.

which is an incredibly ridiculous amount of money to spend to move athletes the 100 yards it is from the BTF to their locker rooms. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on February 06, 2013, 11:07:16 AM
What in the world would widened concourses accomplish?  It is a pretty rare occasion where it takes more than 5 minutes to get out after the game due to concourse congestion.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 06, 2013, 11:09:26 AM
What in the world would widened concourses accomplish?  It is a pretty rare occasion where it takes more than 5 minutes to get out after the game due to concourse congestion.
less shitty concession stands, more cool things to look at
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 11:11:38 AM
agreed, hopefully wider concourses will lead to the AD putting in a Capital Grille concession stand next to the French Laundry concession stand.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: OKclone on February 06, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Burn it down.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 11:34:43 AM
Burn it down.

Clone, one question I have is at Hilton Magic do you serve the "Walking Tacos" out of all your regular concession stands or is there a specific Walking Taco only stand?


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on February 06, 2013, 11:37:55 AM
Guys we just need like $52 million.  Put me down for $12.00 right now to get this moving.   Maybe a kickstarter campaign?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: OKclone on February 06, 2013, 11:41:25 AM
Burn it down.

Clone, one question I have is at Hilton Magic do you serve the "Walking Tacos" out of all your regular concession stands or is there a specific Walking Taco only stand?

You should have come here with your "fans" then you would know for yourself fatty.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on February 06, 2013, 12:07:59 PM
Burn it down.

Clone, one question I have is at Hilton Magic do you serve the "Walking Tacos" out of all your regular concession stands or is there a specific Walking Taco only stand?

You should have come here with your "fans" then you would know for yourself fatty.

Serious question.  I'd really like to know.


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on February 06, 2013, 12:15:19 PM
What in the world would widened concourses accomplish?  It is a pretty rare occasion where it takes more than 5 minutes to get out after the game due to concourse congestion.

expansion isn't neccessary, per se.  But, faceleift is.  Is Bram functional?  yes.  Is it nice?  no.  If you don't think having "nice" facilities is important, this thread probably isn't for you.  Replicate the West Side interior finishes in the Bramlage concourses.  terrazo floors, limestone walls, unpgraded lighting, eliminate drop ceiling, new concessions, flat screen tvs, etc., etc., etc.  give me some donor lounges overlooking the arena. 

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi13.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa279%2Fmirak%2F111-1_zpsa40c16be.jpg&hash=fc503a7c34b11b55833745738964152bcd7051e2)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi13.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa279%2Fmirak%2F112_zpseaff9ffa.jpg&hash=3aa93fce97cb5d294b90d7f41699f48ac692ab6e)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on February 06, 2013, 01:26:08 PM
What in the world would widened concourses accomplish?  It is a pretty rare occasion where it takes more than 5 minutes to get out after the game due to concourse congestion.

expansion isn't neccessary, per se.  But, facelift is.


Agree with this.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 06, 2013, 01:33:30 PM
Isn't there a sink that some of you broke? Lets fix that first. Boom. Phase 1 complete.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Larry Eustachy on February 06, 2013, 01:36:24 PM
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2013, 01:57:23 PM
Isn't there a sink that some of you broke? Lets fix that first. Boom. Phase 1 complete.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 06, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
I thought the reason the practice training facility didn't actually connect to Bram is so that it didn't qualify as an addition and thus require Bram be brought up to current codes because just doing that would be huge before the cost of the add on facility or proposed changes to other stuff?  iirc, there was a pretty large price tag on just the code issues.

That is correct.

incorrect, according to A+ source the connecting tunnel would have been millions$.

I'm pretty sure that's what he said, and I confirmed. The cost was that high because of the code ramifications to Bram, not just because of the tunnel itself. Due to codes the tunnel would have then fallen under, it would have had to be partially buried underground or something--I don't recall the details.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 03:18:07 PM
a point of clarification- tunnels are always buried underground, hence the reason they're called, tunnels.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on February 06, 2013, 03:20:21 PM
a point of clarification- tunnels are always buried underground, hence the reason they're called, tunnels.

Sorry, should have added, "They couldn't just build an enclosed walkway or something cheap."
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on February 06, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
a point of clarification- tunnels are always buried underground, hence the reason they're called, tunnels.
What do you call an above ground tunnel the? A tube? :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2013, 03:24:01 PM
a point of clarification- tunnels are always buried underground, hence the reason they're called, tunnels.
What do you call an above ground tunnel the? A tube? :dunno:

a hallway? 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on February 06, 2013, 03:26:29 PM
A hallway would be a tunnel within a building. Maybe an AGT (above gound tunnel) is really just a long skinny building? Stuff like this makes my brain hurt.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 06, 2013, 03:27:49 PM
potato potato
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 06, 2013, 03:29:06 PM
Build a chunnel
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on February 06, 2013, 03:42:40 PM
maybe they could just drill a water slide across, and then have those uphill water slide jets for going the other way
Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: JesusShuttlesworth on February 06, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Heated/air conditioned walking tunnel leading from the Union all the way to Bramlage. Over time, install light rail. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 06, 2013, 09:04:01 PM
Heated/air conditioned walking tunnel leading from the Union all the way to Bramlage. Over time, install light rail.

Moving walkways or GTFO.
Title: Re: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on February 06, 2013, 09:05:27 PM
Heated/air conditioned walking tunnel leading from the Union all the way to Bramlage. Over time, install light rail.

Moving walkways or GTFO.

This.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Skipper44 on February 06, 2013, 09:15:50 PM
inflatable moonwalk
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pett on February 06, 2013, 11:05:21 PM
DOOM returns 2/9/13
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on February 07, 2013, 12:07:25 AM
Burn it down.

Clone, one question I have is at Hilton Magic do you serve the "Walking Tacos" out of all your regular concession stands or is there a specific Walking Taco only stand?

You should have come here with your "fans" then you would know for yourself fatty.

Serious question.  I'd really like to know.

They sell them in stand alone kiosks. I had to go to two different kiosks because the first one didnt have salsa. This was at the under 12 timeout of the first half.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2013, 07:28:17 AM
DOOM returns 2/9/13

I hope so Pett
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: OKclone on March 07, 2013, 06:00:33 PM
Can you guys fix a pile of crap?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 07, 2013, 06:29:40 PM
Can you guys fix a pile of crap?

We can try.  See, Trice, Jack Stadium
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2013, 06:30:09 PM
nice bump you weird losery person
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 07, 2013, 07:19:49 PM
Can you guys fix a pile of crap?

It's a lot easier when there isn't a mold infestation. So, there's hope. You guys on the other hand? It's obvious that the mold spores have killed the magic. A real tragedy if you ask me, Ts and Ps.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: OKclone on March 07, 2013, 08:57:47 PM
Can you guys fix a pile of crap?

It's a lot easier when there isn't a mold infestation. So, there's hope. You guys on the other hand? It's obvious that the mold spores have killed the magic. A real tragedy if you ask me, Ts and Ps.

The mold spores are part of the magic.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kougar24 on March 07, 2013, 09:07:15 PM
Can you guys fix a pile of crap?

We can try.  See, Trice, Jack Stadium

Bad example, since Jack Trice is hardly "fixed." Have you seen its press box? :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Havs on March 07, 2013, 09:25:09 PM
Holds more fans than the Bill...  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wetwillie on March 07, 2013, 09:29:42 PM
Holds more fans than the Bill...  :popcorn:

Holds lots of water too :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: the KHAN! on March 07, 2013, 09:30:43 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m97wkeHNs21r2piwc.png&hash=cd26781f619fd38b9cb1f453b2d0e47b6dd741cb)

Put a bunch of these things all over the place.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SPEmaw on March 07, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
Holds more fans than the Bill...  :popcorn:

LOOK AT YOUR PRESSBOX.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Havs on March 07, 2013, 10:23:51 PM
Holds more fans than the Bill...  :popcorn:

Holds lots of water too :lol:

HILTON flooded... Jack Trice held water out like a champ. Get it right.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 07, 2013, 11:50:59 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m97wkeHNs21r2piwc.png&hash=cd26781f619fd38b9cb1f453b2d0e47b6dd741cb)

Put a bunch of these things all over the place.

Along with the color teal, I would like to forget that happened.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on March 08, 2013, 12:06:35 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m97wkeHNs21r2piwc.png&hash=cd26781f619fd38b9cb1f453b2d0e47b6dd741cb)

Put a bunch of these things all over the place.

Along with the color teal, I would like to forget that happened.

Yes.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2013, 08:02:24 AM
i never knew that the ood only cost $17.5m to build :lol: 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Super PurpleCat on March 08, 2013, 08:16:42 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m97wkeHNs21r2piwc.png&hash=cd26781f619fd38b9cb1f453b2d0e47b6dd741cb)

Put a bunch of these things all over the place.

I LOVE these things.  When I see them I can't help but smile.   :party:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ben ji on March 08, 2013, 08:32:35 AM
i never knew that the ood only cost $17.5m to build :lol:

Thats almost 34 million in 2013 dollars!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: captaincrap on January 06, 2014, 11:01:41 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 11:02:27 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)

 :horrorsurprise:

 :emawkid:

 :ksu:

We missed you cc!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 11:02:45 AM
 :runaway:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 06, 2014, 11:02:51 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)

wb
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on January 06, 2014, 11:03:07 AM
what does it all mean???
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 11:05:31 AM
New scoreboard/video board? I'd rather get a new sound system, but that sounds good too.

:Woohoo:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: AppleJack on January 06, 2014, 11:07:06 AM
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 06, 2014, 11:18:23 AM
New scoreboard/video board? I'd rather get a new sound system, but that sounds good too.

:Woohoo:

i'd rather they turn down the announcer guy because he's too loud and sounds ridiculous. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 11:19:32 AM
New scoreboard/video board? I'd rather get a new sound system, but that sounds good too.

:Woohoo:

i'd rather they turn down the announcer guy because he's too loud and sounds ridiculous.

Would take. Can't stand Dave Lewis.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 06, 2014, 11:24:28 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 11:25:29 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:

The court is fine.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
the video board is an embarrassment and needs to be upgraded ASAP
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 11:27:27 AM
the video board is an embarrassment and needs to be upgraded ASAP

This, the small, standard definition screens are terrible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 06, 2014, 11:27:54 AM
yes it does
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 06, 2014, 11:41:53 AM
The problem with the floor is that it is boss and looks great.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 06, 2014, 11:44:25 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:

The court is fine.

Except for looking like crap on TV (a little less so in person), I agree the court is fine. I mean, it seems to be relatively  flat, the right dimensions, etc.

I think back during the brief Huggy era, somebody posted some awesome proposed court designs. Never came to fruition. The varnish inside the perimeter looks horrible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 06, 2014, 11:46:25 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:

The court is fine.

Except for looking like crap on TV (a little less so in person), I agree the court is fine. I mean, it seems to be relatively  flat, the right dimensions, etc.

I think back during the brief Huggy era, somebody posted some awesome proposed court designs. Never came to fruition. The varnish inside the perimeter looks horrible.
your perimeter looks horrible
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 06, 2014, 11:47:22 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:

The court is fine.

Except for looking like crap on TV (a little less so in person), I agree the court is fine. I mean, it seems to be relatively  flat, the right dimensions, etc.

I think back during the brief Huggy era, somebody posted some awesome proposed court designs. Never came to fruition. The varnish inside the perimeter looks horrible.

The varnish was supposed to be lighter (still darker than the mid court though), but when they got the court back what was done was done.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 11:48:22 AM
So what's the plan on fixing the court, 'cause it's still the ugliest thing about the fOOD, and ironically, one of the cheapest/easiest thing to fix.

New video board would be neat, I guess, but I don't really care. I'd rather spend our money on football facilities. Just fix the damned court! :shakesfist:

The court is fine.

Except for looking like crap on TV (a little less so in person), I agree the court is fine. I mean, it seems to be relatively  flat, the right dimensions, etc.

I think back during the brief Huggy era, somebody posted some awesome proposed court designs. Never came to fruition. The varnish inside the perimeter looks horrible.

The stain inside the perimeter is the only remote problem I have with it, and that doesn't even bother me anymore.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 06, 2014, 11:51:34 AM
I'm in favor of the new video scoreboard. If we are going to kick ass with oscar, atleast give us cool stuff since we do not have a cool coach.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 11:53:00 AM
It's subtle, but I appreciate the purple octagon around the perimeter. Don't really care either way about the dark stain.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 06, 2014, 11:58:12 AM
I like the borders, too. Actually, I like most everything about the court except for the dark stain inside the perimeters, but that's a pretty big chunk of the court and it looks terrible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on January 06, 2014, 12:00:26 PM
I don't give a damn about replacing the floor unless they do the octawood.  Would just really love to have a court that any observer could look at for a glance and know it's ours.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on January 06, 2014, 12:06:10 PM
Stick one of those fancy round screens under the jumbo-tron
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 01:06:06 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 06, 2014, 01:10:26 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2014, 01:14:51 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 01:20:28 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?

i think "all but confirmed" in this case means brainstormed as above.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 06, 2014, 01:30:01 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 3maw on January 06, 2014, 01:44:51 PM
have we discussed making a limestone court i mean idk.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2014, 02:01:43 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 06, 2014, 02:03:25 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old
hey man im not disagreeing with you. just passing along tidbits from 6 months ago.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 06, 2014, 03:17:05 PM
oh man, OOD improvements would be great.  new techy stuff would be quick, cheap upgrade.  But, to really get serious, they need to overhaul the concourses/concessions/restrooms/etc. 

Don't see the big stuff coming for another 5-10 years.  BSFS is our golden goose.   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 06, 2014, 03:19:00 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old

The boards in BSFS, both North and South were installed in 2005.   Both were HD Ready LED Boards. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 06, 2014, 03:38:03 PM
The floor is fine. I'm seriously getting sick of strange people that don't understand this.

SCOREBOARD!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 06, 2014, 03:55:16 PM
Nice:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpopulous.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F11%2Fkstate5.jpg&hash=58ea950470c4d6c197c3df32091a9cd92a2ac12e)

Oops, we mumped up the stain, but let's not fix it:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcjonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fimagecache%2Fsuperphoto%2F9123879.jpg&hash=0d9ebaaafafae60e1a9261a2747353cb5c87e744)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 04:04:55 PM
The floor is fine. I'm seriously getting sick of strange people that don't understand this.

SCOREBOARD!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 06, 2014, 04:05:01 PM
Yeah, I like the bottom one better. It doesn't seem like I should but I do.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on January 06, 2014, 04:17:37 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcjonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fimagecache%2Fsuperphoto%2F9123879.jpg&hash=0d9ebaaafafae60e1a9261a2747353cb5c87e744)

imagine how good that would look if they just made the whole thing the middle color. i don't get why they didn't
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 06, 2014, 04:19:31 PM
Yeah, I like the bottom one better. It doesn't seem like I should but I do.
your mansion might not be the biggest on the block but its yours
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 04:43:43 PM
I like the darker stain better than the lighter stain. The lighter stain is too yellow. JMHO.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 06, 2014, 04:44:34 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcjonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fimagecache%2Fsuperphoto%2F9123879.jpg&hash=0d9ebaaafafae60e1a9261a2747353cb5c87e744)

imagine how good that would look if they just made the whole thing the middle color. i don't get why they didn't

Yeah or just make the middle color just slightly darker. People are just freaked out by the contrast.

I like the dark stain. I think it looks more big-timey-ish.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 06, 2014, 04:45:37 PM
Nice:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpopulous.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F11%2Fkstate5.jpg&hash=58ea950470c4d6c197c3df32091a9cd92a2ac12e)

Oops, we mumped up the stain, but let's not fix it:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcjonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fimagecache%2Fsuperphoto%2F9123879.jpg&hash=0d9ebaaafafae60e1a9261a2747353cb5c87e744)

The darker one is far more baller and intense looking.  The top one is where crap is light and taught.  The bottom one is where booing occurs and where hate and discontent rain down on fools.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 06, 2014, 04:46:19 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old
hey man im not disagreeing with you. just passing along tidbits from 6 months ago.
kick his ass MiR
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on January 06, 2014, 04:53:03 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcjonline.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fimagecache%2Fsuperphoto%2F9123879.jpg&hash=0d9ebaaafafae60e1a9261a2747353cb5c87e744)

imagine how good that would look if they just made the whole thing the middle color. i don't get why they didn't

Yes. Not a fan of the multi color stain fad.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on January 06, 2014, 05:04:03 PM
Scoreboard mos def sucks, but at the same time, as a national brand, we have to also consider what the court looks like on TV.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 05:06:14 PM
Scoreboard mos def sucks, but at the same time, as a national brand, we have to also consider what the court looks like on TV.

I've never seen any negative comments besides those from K-State fans. :dunno:

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 05:09:10 PM
i dont get any bad feelings looking at the court.

it will be fine for the 5 years or so until the court gets refinshed with a baseline to baseline kstate0 poster decal
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 06, 2014, 05:11:18 PM
i dont get any bad feelings looking at the court.

it will be fine for the 5 years or so until the court gets refinshed with a baseline to baseline kstate0 poster decal

Purple and gray cammo everywhere out of bounds.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 06, 2014, 05:20:21 PM
i dont get any bad feelings looking at the court.

it will be fine for the 5 years or so until the court gets refinshed with a baseline to baseline kstate0 poster decal

Purple and gray cammo everywhere out of bounds.

clawmarks gashing across the court and beneath those clawmarks a base of limestone.  Also nozzles at the 4 corners of the court that spew fire when we hit a 3.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 06, 2014, 05:24:54 PM
part of the problem is our lights - which are not very bright compared to some places.  Helps the doomish atmosphere, but also makes court look bit darker than it probably would be otherwise. 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on January 06, 2014, 05:26:57 PM
part of the problem is our lights - which are not very bright compared to some places.  Helps the doomish atmosphere, but also makes court look bit darker than it probably would be otherwise.

I like it being the darkest arena in college basketball.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 06, 2014, 05:27:08 PM
part of the problem is our lights - which are not very bright compared to some places.  Helps the doomish atmosphere, but also makes court look bit darker than it probably would be otherwise. 



They used to be brighter over the crowd. Darkening the lights was a great move for the OOD. JMHO.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 06, 2014, 05:33:26 PM
Ever since watching a few of the Bahamas bball tourney games this year, I've thought it would be cool to have purple lights on everywhere but the court, and bright lighting right on the court. Seems very DOOM to me.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fww3.hdnux.com%2Fphotos%2F16%2F35%2F51%2F3791486%2F3%2F628x471.jpg&hash=8fc1f79b66176e347d7e7c1f76d7cd9edbae6d5f)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on January 06, 2014, 05:46:20 PM

Ever since watching a few of the Bahamas bball tourney games this year, I've thought it would be cool to have purple lights on everywhere but the court, and bright lighting right on the court. Seems very DOOM to me.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fww3.hdnux.com%2Fphotos%2F16%2F35%2F51%2F3791486%2F3%2F628x471.jpg&hash=8fc1f79b66176e347d7e7c1f76d7cd9edbae6d5f)

Just shine purple lights on fans not in purple. What's that, this guy thought he could come to the game in a white ISU shirt? eff him, he looks like a K-Stater now.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 06, 2014, 06:13:16 PM
I was just telling rick daris and Townie Cat that we needed a new scoreboard. Which means one of two things: 1. Captain Crap was eavesdropping on our conversation or 2. Captain Crap is Townie Cat's sock.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 06:14:05 PM
I was just telling rick daris and Townie Cat that we needed a new scoreboard. Which means one of two things: 1. Captain Crap was eavesdropping on our conversation or 2. Captain Crap is Townie Cat's sock.

Maybe he's your sock.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on January 06, 2014, 06:16:03 PM
Ever since watching a few of the Bahamas bball tourney games this year, I've thought it would be cool to have purple lights on everywhere but the court, and bright lighting right on the court. Seems very DOOM to me.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fww3.hdnux.com%2Fphotos%2F16%2F35%2F51%2F3791486%2F3%2F628x471.jpg&hash=8fc1f79b66176e347d7e7c1f76d7cd9edbae6d5f)

Then pimp out the court with some purple under glow and stick some back lit powercats on the walls
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 06, 2014, 06:33:06 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 06, 2014, 07:16:20 PM
Its easy to remove. They do it all the time. Its in like 4×4 panels.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 06, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
Its easy to remove. They do it all the time. Its in like 4×4 panels.

It was built in the 80s so its not standardized like they have now. It something like anywhere between 3.75 x 3.75 and 4.25 x 4.25

Could make things a bit more difficult and $.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on January 06, 2014, 07:22:18 PM
Scoreboard mos def sucks, but at the same time, as a national brand, we have to also consider what the court looks like on TV.

I've never seen any negative comments besides those from K-State fans. :dunno:
I don't hate it, just want something special, ya know? I'm cool with new scoreboard. Ours does blow
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 06, 2014, 07:23:46 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old
hey man im not disagreeing with you. just passing along tidbits from 6 months ago.
kick his ass MiR
stay out of this yla
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on January 06, 2014, 07:31:21 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs


Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old

Which direction do you think "south" is?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 07:33:16 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs


Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old

Which direction do you think "south" is?

Noticed that. Was very :confused:.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CyberToothCat on January 06, 2014, 08:13:13 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

What on earth?

1) the Bball court is 100% easy to remove. Think back to graduation weekend: graduation ceremonies were held in Bramlage on Sat and there was no court. On Sunday, we played a Bball game in Bramlage.

2) WTF are talking you about? A pool? What does that have to do with anything? The absolute last consideration for how to spend Ath Dept money should be whether we need a new pool for the Rec.

3) several hundred grand for a nice new court is not a good way to spend money, but $100 million-plus to renovate Ahearn and build all new facilities is the right answer?

4) the logistics of having coaches offices, weight room, medical staff, etc in the BTF, and then play games in Ahearn is ridiculous. The logistics of parking and traffic patterns for games at Ahearn would be a disaster.

Basically, I completely disagree with every one of your opinions.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on January 06, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

One of the more dumb things I've read On this blog.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2014, 08:33:37 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

One of the more dumb things I've read On this blog.

As soon as he mentioned moving games to Ahearn, I got the eff out. :blindfold:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 06, 2014, 09:04:47 PM
Couldn't they just sand/repaint/stain that thing?  I mean, we don't need a brand new court. 

Like, they did this at my high school one year.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Super PurpleCat on January 06, 2014, 09:12:31 PM
Just shine purple lights on fans not in purple. What's that, this guy thought he could come to the game in a white ISU shirt? eff him, he looks like a K-Stater now.

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 06, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Couldn't they just sand/repaint/stain that thing?  I mean, we don't need a brand new court. 

Like, they did this at my high school one year.

Right, I redid all the hardwoods in my house a couple years back, and that was about 2/3s the square footage of a basketball court. Didn't cost anywhere near $100k. I know it's not exactly the same - I did not paint a big powercat on the floor, but they did have to remove all the baseboards, tape off all my cabinets, etc. The guy I used did a great job if the AD is interested.

The dark stain looks awful. No stain at all would be a big improvement.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 06, 2014, 09:32:10 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

Oh really? So the dusty-ass old building that hasn't had anything in it but volleyball games for like a million years needs is begging for some upgrades huh? Welp, if you say so.

Good luck with your pool.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 3maw on January 06, 2014, 09:39:30 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.



What on earth?

1) the Bball court is 100% easy to remove. Think back to graduation weekend: graduation ceremonies were held in Bramlage on Sat and there was no court. On Sunday, we played a Bball game in Bramlage.


Basically, I completely disagree with every one of your opinions.

in case you needed proof.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjjlNhDbww
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CatMission on January 06, 2014, 10:17:23 PM

Couldn't they just sand/repaint/stain that thing?  I mean, we don't need a brand new court. 

Like, they did this at my high school one year.

Right, I redid all the hardwoods in my house a couple years back, and that was about 2/3s the square footage of a basketball court. Didn't cost anywhere near $100k. I know it's not exactly the same - I did not paint a big powercat on the floor, but they did have to remove all the baseboards, tape off all my cabinets, etc. The guy I used did a great job if the AD is interested.

The dark stain looks awful. No stain at all would be a big improvement.
I figure we rent a few sanders from Home Depot, grab a few gallons of Minwax in an appropriate shade and we can knock this thing out in no time. We don't have a home game for a week...what's wrong with right now?


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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on January 06, 2014, 11:42:04 PM
Stop talking about the color of the floor, goddammit!  Nobody gives a eff what it looks like as long as there aren't tree canopies (Nike U) or goat horns (non-uglies colorado aggie) drawn all over it.

(Not yelling at you cat mission, your post was funny)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 06, 2014, 11:46:26 PM
Stop talking about the color of the floor, goddammit!  Nobody gives a eff what it looks like as long as there aren't tree canopies (Nike U) or goat horns (non-uglies colorado aggie) drawn all over it.

(Not yelling at you cat mission, your post was funny)

Right, nobody gives a eff what it looks like as long as it doesn't look like crap.  It looks like crap.  Hence fucks are given.

See, we've come full circle.  Or octagon
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: DQ12 on January 07, 2014, 01:28:27 AM
i'm with the guy who wants a new kickass pool. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 07, 2014, 03:12:59 AM
Scoreboard mos def sucks, but at the same time, as a national brand, we have to also consider what the court looks like on TV.

I've never seen any negative comments besides those from K-State fans. :dunno:

They definitely exist. I mean, are you kidding? Every fanbase has a faction who hates dumb court fads. Except Long Beach State.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 07, 2014, 03:19:29 AM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

Also this is simultaneously one of the most insane AND inane things I've ever read.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on January 08, 2014, 07:49:41 PM
Nice, new courts go for several hundred grand. Not sure how this one is installed, but I am guessing it is semi permanent and not like the old Ahearn courts that were easy to remove. So its not cheap, but if we had a donor want to give their  :th_twocents: and put a name on it we could swing that financially. Not sure if that is the best way to spend donor money though. The court isn't torn up or anything. Just could look a bit better.

If we had enough money they should blow up Bramlage so they could expand the south stands/ concourse. Then you could make really nice athletic department  building underneath or donor pimping place or something. Bramlage is really cramping the south side. The practice facility can stay (student dining center and athletic department offices are over there).

Then move games into Ahearn and renovate it. You can expand it on the west side, and the whole complex is begging for upgrades. I talked to one of the people in charge of the rec, and they wanted a new pool but didn't have the money. The city wanted to make a pool but didn't have all of the 20 mil it would cost. So basically do a major renno for Ahearn paid for with Basketball fundraising, and sell more donor suites/ pimp donors on the south endzone side to fund that part.

We wouldn't be able to do all of this for a few years due to $$$ but it is actually possible to do both financially and logistically.

Also this is simultaneously one of the most insane AND inane things I've ever read.

True this. Absolutely crazy.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 08, 2014, 08:44:31 PM
1) Bramlage is boxing in BSFS on the south side= more expense in next expansion & limited options

2) I said semi permanent on the court because I am well aware they remove it for graduation or special events. But its not removed every week or so.

3) Ahearn > Bramlage. Cheaper, has better seating size for fan base (lets be real here), better atmosphere, etc.

4) Rennos at Bramlage have typically cost 1.5 to 2x as much with $ ammts adjusted to 2013 dollars

5) Ahearn offers more flexibility for seating as well as promotional events with campus location and

6) Ahearn ties into the K-State 2025 Campus Master Plan better

7) A multi million dollar (think at least 15-20 million) rennovation/ expansion of the pool will happen

8) A multi million dollar (think at least 15- 20 million) rennovation of Bramlage will be needed

9) Ahearn has to be renovated around the same time as Bramlage will be rennovated out of necessity.


Obvs won't happen, Im aware of that, but the reason isn't happening isn't because its not the best option. In the long run would save money while maximizing usage of facilities (minus Bramlage obviously). But more money could be pumped out of BSFS and AF this way than Bramlage is capable of.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2014, 08:50:58 PM
there's nothing wrong with loving ahearn, it's just very accepted to GPC someone who brings it up
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ben ji on January 08, 2014, 08:52:54 PM
1) Bramlage is boxing in BSFS on the south side= more expense in next expansion & limited options

2) I said semi permanent on the court because I am well aware they remove it for graduation or special events. But its not removed every week or so.

3) Ahearn > Bramlage. Cheaper, has better seating size for fan base (lets be real here), better atmosphere, etc.

4) Rennos at Bramlage have typically cost 1.5 to 2x as much with $ ammts adjusted to 2013 dollars

5) Ahearn offers more flexibility for seating as well as promotional events with campus location and

6) Ahearn ties into the K-State 2025 Campus Master Plan better

7) A multi million dollar (think at least 15-20 million) rennovation/ expansion of the pool will happen

8) A multi million dollar (think at least 15- 20 million) rennovation of Bramlage will be needed

9) Ahearn has to be renovated around the same time as Bramlage will be rennovated out of necessity.


Obvs won't happen, Im aware of that, but the reason isn't happening isn't because its not the best option. In the long run would save money while maximizing usage of facilities (minus Bramlage obviously). But more money could be pumped out of BSFS and AF this way than Bramlage is capable of.

GTFO if you want us to be TCU
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 08:55:09 PM
1) Bramlage is boxing in BSFS on the south side= more expense in next expansion & limited options

2) I said semi permanent on the court because I am well aware they remove it for graduation or special events. But its not removed every week or so.

3) Ahearn > Bramlage. Cheaper, has better seating size for fan base (lets be real here), better atmosphere, etc.

4) Rennos at Bramlage have typically cost 1.5 to 2x as much with $ ammts adjusted to 2013 dollars

5) Ahearn offers more flexibility for seating as well as promotional events with campus location and

6) Ahearn ties into the K-State 2025 Campus Master Plan better

7) A multi million dollar (think at least 15-20 million) rennovation/ expansion of the pool will happen

8) A multi million dollar (think at least 15- 20 million) rennovation of Bramlage will be needed

9) Ahearn has to be renovated around the same time as Bramlage will be rennovated out of necessity.


Obvs won't happen, Im aware of that, but the reason isn't happening isn't because its not the best option. In the long run would save money while maximizing usage of facilities (minus Bramlage obviously). But more money could be pumped out of BSFS and AF this way than Bramlage is capable of.

:lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 08, 2014, 09:01:10 PM
1) Bramlage is boxing in BSFS on the south side= more expense in next expansion & limited options

2) I said semi permanent on the court because I am well aware they remove it for graduation or special events. But its not removed every week or so.

3) Ahearn > Bramlage. Cheaper, has better seating size for fan base (lets be real here), better atmosphere, etc.

4) Rennos at Bramlage have typically cost 1.5 to 2x as much with $ ammts adjusted to 2013 dollars

5) Ahearn offers more flexibility for seating as well as promotional events with campus location and

6) Ahearn ties into the K-State 2025 Campus Master Plan better

7) A multi million dollar (think at least 15-20 million) rennovation/ expansion of the pool will happen

8) A multi million dollar (think at least 15- 20 million) rennovation of Bramlage will be needed

9) Ahearn has to be renovated around the same time as Bramlage will be rennovated out of necessity.


Obvs won't happen, Im aware of that, but the reason isn't happening isn't because its not the best option. In the long run would save money while maximizing usage of facilities (minus Bramlage obviously). But more money could be pumped out of BSFS and AF this way than Bramlage is capable of.

GTFO if you want us to be TCU

With redone seating its maybe 1,000 to 1,500 seats less if done properly. Expansion would add more. I wish filling our stands was a problem. Dunno, I go to the games. Here is the other thing. How do we expand Bramlage? There isn't any room.

I guess renovations might help fill up the stands? Isn't really a proven or cost effective way to do things tho
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 08, 2014, 09:19:45 PM
1) Bramlage is boxing in BSFS on the south side= more expense in next expansion & limited options

2) I said semi permanent on the court because I am well aware they remove it for graduation or special events. But its not removed every week or so.

3) Ahearn > Bramlage. Cheaper, has better seating size for fan base (lets be real here), better atmosphere, etc.

4) Rennos at Bramlage have typically cost 1.5 to 2x as much with $ ammts adjusted to 2013 dollars

5) Ahearn offers more flexibility for seating as well as promotional events with campus location and

6) Ahearn ties into the K-State 2025 Campus Master Plan better

7) A multi million dollar (think at least 15-20 million) rennovation/ expansion of the pool will happen

8) A multi million dollar (think at least 15- 20 million) rennovation of Bramlage will be needed

9) Ahearn has to be renovated around the same time as Bramlage will be rennovated out of necessity.


Obvs won't happen, Im aware of that, but the reason isn't happening isn't because its not the best option. In the long run would save money while maximizing usage of facilities (minus Bramlage obviously). But more money could be pumped out of BSFS and AF this way than Bramlage is capable of.

GTFO if you want us to be TCU

With redone seating its maybe 1,000 to 1,500 seats less if done properly. Expansion would add more. I wish filling our stands was a problem. Dunno, I go to the games. Here is the other thing. How do we expand Bramlage? There isn't any room.

I guess renovations might help fill up the stands? Isn't really a proven or cost effective way to do things tho
just raise the roof and make the seats straight up and down like OSU
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 08, 2014, 09:21:58 PM
KSU is never playing a game in that old building again and I'm fine with that. Now, if you're talking tear that outdated thing down and build a new arena I might listen. But that makes about as much sense.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on January 08, 2014, 09:23:43 PM
am I the only one that likes Bramlage?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 08, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
am I the only one that likes Bramlage?

I think the Octagon of Doom is great.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 08, 2014, 09:32:57 PM
KSU is never playing a game in that old building again and I'm fine with that. Now, if you're talking tear that outdated thing down and build a new arena I might listen. But that makes about as much sense.

When it comes time to do major renovations I don't think they should close the door on this. They didn't for Ahearn. Bramlage was built for a different time, at a different time. If they find that renovation is the best cost effective way to bring it into line with current standards then do that (while keeping a view to necessities at BSFS to the north).
am I the only one that likes Bramlage?

I like Bramlage alright. Have lots of great memories there. Just think we can do better.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on January 08, 2014, 10:20:31 PM
So, we're getting a new scoreboard???
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ArchE_Cat on January 08, 2014, 10:27:03 PM
Ahearn will never happen. To meet all required building and accessibility codes would be an outrageous expense. Its not even close to the best option financially.  Bramlage is in no way boxing in BSFS. Now that we have the basketball training facility, tearing the roof off of Bramlage is actually a viable option. Take the roof off, complete overhaul of concourses, connect with BSFS expansion, add upper level, and then put on new roof structure.

Some of that work could be done during basketball season. As soon as bball is done, rip the old roof structure off and easily complete the new roof structure before the next bball season starts. Probably have 80% of new seating and amenities done as well.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 1863 on January 08, 2014, 10:35:39 PM
Ahearn will never happen. To meet all required building and accessibility codes would be an outrageous expense. Its not even close to the best option financially.  Bramlage is in no way boxing in BSFS. Now that we have the basketball training facility, tearing the roof off of Bramlage is actually a viable option. Take the roof off, complete overhaul of concourses, connect with BSFS expansion, add upper level, and then put on new roof structure.

Some of that work could be done during basketball season. As soon as bball is done, rip the old roof structure off and easily complete the new roof structure before the next bball season starts. Probably have 80% of new seating and amenities done as well.

Now that is really $$. It isnt Gallagher Iba Arena. At that point they should possibly think about a new arena. They really need to make sure that they plan out any major renovations with whoever is doing the south end otherwise it will end up like crap and not work to boot.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 08, 2014, 11:14:31 PM
Ahearn will never happen. To meet all required building and accessibility codes would be an outrageous expense. Its not even close to the best option financially.  Bramlage is in no way boxing in BSFS. Now that we have the basketball training facility, tearing the roof off of Bramlage is actually a viable option. Take the roof off, complete overhaul of concourses, connect with BSFS expansion, add upper level, and then put on new roof structure.

Some of that work could be done during basketball season. As soon as bball is done, rip the old roof structure off and easily complete the new roof structure before the next bball season starts. Probably have 80% of new seating and amenities done as well.

Gallagher Iba was comically empty tonight to watch their #11 team play Texas. Just a fwiw.

Now that is really $$. It isnt Gallagher Iba Arena. At that point they should possibly think about a new arena. They really need to make sure that they plan out any major renovations with whoever is doing the south end otherwise it will end up like crap and not work to boot.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 09, 2014, 07:39:48 AM
that "why dont you post more thread" is responsible for the last two days

 :buh-bye:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ben ji on January 09, 2014, 08:11:42 AM
that "why dont you post more thread" is responsible for the last two days

 :buh-bye:

buncha browns running around witch scissors
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on January 09, 2014, 08:32:10 AM
buncha browns running around witch scissors

:D
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2014, 08:36:24 AM
Ahearn will never happen. To meet all required building and accessibility codes would be an outrageous expense. Its not even close to the best option financially.  Bramlage is in no way boxing in BSFS. Now that we have the basketball training facility, tearing the roof off of Bramlage is actually a viable option. Take the roof off, complete overhaul of concourses, connect with BSFS expansion, add upper level, and then put on new roof structure.

Some of that work could be done during basketball season. As soon as bball is done, rip the old roof structure off and easily complete the new roof structure before the next bball season starts. Probably have 80% of new seating and amenities done as well.

Now that is really $$. It isnt Gallagher Iba Arena. At that point they should possibly think about a new arena. They really need to make sure that they plan out any major renovations with whoever is doing the south end otherwise it will end up like crap and not work to boot.

:facepalm:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on January 09, 2014, 08:38:09 AM
that "why dont you post more thread" is responsible for the last two days

 :buh-bye:

buncha browns running around witch scissors

easy katdaddy
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 09, 2014, 08:59:24 AM
I like the Bram. The seating configuration is not the best, aisles are too wide, the tunnel/tarp sucks, the court needs to be refinished, and it would be nice to have more suites, but overall, it's a pretty good venue for basketball. It's loud. I don't mind the concourses - I spend very little time up there.

As for the Bram "crowding" the SEZ of BSFS, that's stupid. We're never in the life of those facilities going to add a full upper deck in the SEZ akin to what we've got on the East Side. The proximity of the buildings does, however, provide lots of interesting opportunities to connect them with a shared concourse, suites, hall of fame, etc.

It would be nice if the facilities were a bit closer to the main campus, but overall we've got a pretty good complex.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on January 09, 2014, 09:01:20 AM
I love the octagon, it's all I know.

except the video board of course which is a real piece of Batt BcKee
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: slobber on January 09, 2014, 09:01:59 AM
Here is how you expand the (f?)OOD:

You put some hi-tech chairs in that people have to board from the top. Once the are in position, they pull a harness down over the top of their shoulders to strap themselves in. Then, they push a button and they are automatically transported via some sort of pully/conveyer system to their position directly above the floor. As they move into their final position, the seat is tilted forward at about a 60 degree angle and they get to boo from directly overhead of the two toned floor.

That would fix the eff out of the OOD.



Better idea than anything 1863 mentioned?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MadCat on January 09, 2014, 09:23:25 AM
Here is how you expand the (f?)OOD:

You put some hi-tech chairs in that people have to board from the top. Once the are in position, they pull a harness down over the top of their shoulders to strap themselves in. Then, they push a button and they are automatically transported via some sort of pully/conveyer system to their position directly above the floor. As they move into their final position, the seat is tilted forward at about a 60 degree angle and they get to boo from directly overhead of the two toned floor.

That would fix the eff out of the OOD.



Better idea than anything 1863 mentioned?

Thunderdome
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 09, 2014, 09:47:47 AM
I like the Bram. The seating configuration is not the best, aisles are too wide, the tunnel/tarp sucks, the court needs to be refinished, and it would be nice to have more suites, but overall, it's a pretty good venue for basketball. It's loud. I don't mind the concourses - I spend very little time up there.

As for the Bram "crowding" the SEZ of BSFS, that's stupid. We're never in the life of those facilities going to add a full upper deck in the SEZ akin to what we've got on the East Side. The proximity of the buildings does, however, provide lots of interesting opportunities to connect them with a shared concourse, suites, hall of fame, etc.

It would be nice if the facilities were a bit closer to the main campus, but overall we've got a pretty good complex.

All of this.  Functionally, OOD is fine.  But, like all elite things in MHK, an aesthetic facelift will occur in due time.  Shared concourse, party porch thing overlooking BSFS would be awesome.  Considering we already direct foot traffic through the OOD North Concourse on football gameday, makes even more sense to make it pedestrian friendly.  hall of fame, lounge area where fans can get out of the heat/cold etc.

then factor in the hotel on the SW corner of BSFS...   :love: 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: slobber on January 09, 2014, 09:58:05 AM
Here is how you expand the (f?)OOD:

You put some hi-tech chairs in that people have to board from the top. Once the are in position, they pull a harness down over the top of their shoulders to strap themselves in. Then, they push a button and they are automatically transported via some sort of pully/conveyer system to their position directly above the floor. As they move into their final position, the seat is tilted forward at about a 60 degree angle and they get to boo from directly overhead of the two toned floor.

That would fix the eff out of the OOD.



Better idea than anything 1863 mentioned?

Thunderdome
OTOD?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 09, 2014, 10:39:32 AM
That pool sounds awesome though
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on January 09, 2014, 10:56:20 AM
I like the Bram. The seating configuration is not the best, aisles are too wide, the tunnel/tarp sucks, the court needs to be refinished, and it would be nice to have more suites, but overall, it's a pretty good venue for basketball. It's loud. I don't mind the concourses - I spend very little time up there.

As for the Bram "crowding" the SEZ of BSFS, that's stupid. We're never in the life of those facilities going to add a full upper deck in the SEZ akin to what we've got on the East Side. The proximity of the buildings does, however, provide lots of interesting opportunities to connect them with a shared concourse, suites, hall of fame, etc.

It would be nice if the facilities were a bit closer to the main campus, but overall we've got a pretty good complex.
It would be nice if the concessions in the OOD were not garbage. I think they are still working off the original shipment of nachos that they got back in 1990.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 09, 2014, 11:40:05 AM
I hope they never change. Stale nachos and questionable hot dogs are part of attending sporting events. Anywhere else they'd be gross, but I wolf that crap down at a basketball game. It's tradition. :lick:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Havs on January 09, 2014, 01:09:21 PM
Bramlage has some potential. Extend the awning that says "Kansas State University" atop of the club section all the way around the arena and put an electonic ribbon on the front of that awning, encircling the arena. There really isn't a bad seat in the building and it holds in noise. Ahearn is neat, but its too outdated, small, and a ginormous fire hazard.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 22, 2014, 10:03:37 PM
maybe combine all 4 bram screens together into one mega screen and put that over at the Toint.

or just pull it down as is and put in on that truck thing like someone brainstormed earlier
its been all but confirmed that the toint is getting one of the vb's from bsfs

Why in the world would the new daktronics deal not also include a new board for TFS?
no idea. when we did our "tour" of the WSC it was discussed that the south board coming down would be great for the baseball stadium. maybe they planned something with two boards one for replay one for stats. it was back in august so obviously things could have changed

That video board is 18 years old

The boards in BSFS, both North and South were installed in 2005.   Both were HD Ready LED Boards.

Dax  :shakesfist:

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Though the videoboard atop the north end zone is among the oldest and smallest in the nation

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 22, 2014, 10:38:15 PM
The article is wrong.  The original board in the NEZ was a Sony CRT based Jumboton.   They gutted the innards in 2005 and put in a Daktronics LED based board.


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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Boom Roasted on January 23, 2014, 12:55:44 PM
Do pools really cost that much money??

I like the Cowboys style all LED Bram Board.  Maybe an Octagon stat "circle" underneath the main board to keep with the theme. 

Move the big south endzone board at BSFS to Boozecat stadium and put the baby north one on the outside of the East side for tailgaters to watch until the facade is redone.  Put monster boards inside BSFS.   
 :ksu:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 23, 2014, 01:40:46 PM
Maybe an Octagon stat "circle" underneath the main board to keep with the theme. 

get this idea to ADJC.

should do something similar to this, but instead of the top and bottom circular ribbon boards, make them Octagonal

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F7662%2Fjumbotron.jpg&hash=4f255fcd93a9ecc6fbda03c686f17e9911619bd7)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 23, 2014, 01:47:18 PM
Ahh yeah, this but the underside is octagonal and it says DOOM!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fo3MDDMp.jpg&hash=f5e8e9d29faeb81338940398b4e0ff3955e72168)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOGDM5AG.jpg&hash=c0c723dcf3ec8eb72b57d90a4b3a30546e8361de)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Kat Kid on January 23, 2014, 01:51:22 PM
Ahh yeah, this but the underside is octagonal and it says DOOM!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fo3MDDMp.jpg&hash=f5e8e9d29faeb81338940398b4e0ff3955e72168)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOGDM5AG.jpg&hash=c0c723dcf3ec8eb72b57d90a4b3a30546e8361de)

It will be similar to that.  In fact that is one of the designs that is being used as inspiration.  Currie has that exact pic on his phone.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 23, 2014, 01:53:17 PM
Ok, ignore my post, and pay attention to wabash's. he nailed it.

*also, that exact board with powercats would work just fine as well.

**double also.. Kat Kid  :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on January 23, 2014, 02:01:51 PM
Will there be fog machines and lasers on it?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on January 23, 2014, 02:03:53 PM
Will there be fog machines and lasers on it?

Of course there will, silly.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 23, 2014, 02:11:10 PM
That Arizona board cost $2.4 million, plus it will "generate a profit of $120,000 each year because of the advertisements." I saw somewhere 200ft of ribbon boards cost about $350,000 installed. So we could completely overhaul the look of the fOOD with about $3 million. Which leaves roughly $9 million of the proposed $12 million ($9.6 mill w/ no ribbon boards) for the Toint and BSFS.

Prices could also be a little cheaper w/ the package deal doing all 3 venues. Will wait for SonofDaxtronics to confirm/deny numbers.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Boom Roasted on January 23, 2014, 02:25:00 PM
Damn that's an expensive board. Doesn't leave a ton to do the wifi like we need to go along with big boards. Hopefully moving a board to boozecats is in the plan since that will be like a 15k operation
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 23, 2014, 02:26:58 PM
Damn that's an expensive board. Doesn't leave a ton to do the wifi like we need to go along with big boards. Hopefully moving a board to boozecats is in the plan since that will be like a 15k operation

Pretty sure a video board to Tointon has been confirmed. At least by ITK'rs on gE. :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: rollingplains on January 23, 2014, 02:28:21 PM
hang beasley and pullen's jerseys. build a non-permanent platform for the band in the tarp area. put in miles and miles of ribbon board. sweet boxes on the alumni side.

the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.
[/quote


HEY MAYBE YOU COULD FILL THE SEATS WITH SOMEONE BESIDES THE JAYHAWKS !!! Or just change the name to the Octagon of Room]
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 23, 2014, 02:30:00 PM
hang beasley and pullen's jerseys. build a non-permanent platform for the band in the tarp area. put in miles and miles of ribbon board. sweet boxes on the alumni side.

the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.
[/quote


HEY MAYBE YOU COULD FILL THE SEATS WITH SOMEONE BESIDES THE JAYHAWKS !!! Or just change the name to the Octagon of Room]

Interesting idea brad.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on January 23, 2014, 02:30:55 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 23, 2014, 04:14:19 PM
SonofDaxtronics

:D fantastic
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KSU95 on March 18, 2014, 08:27:08 AM
lmao, you guys are crazy. 

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while we're at it, let's go ahead and make the court glass too. and all the walls!  and the video board!
:lol:

how bout we go ahead and leave the design ideas up to us guys who were actually in the architecture department, ok?

http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/presenting_the_tron_basketball_court_asb_glassfloor_pushes_boundaries_of_glass_for_athletic_applications_24217.asp

Fwd to John Currie

eff yes

THIS .....

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/check-out-the-cleveland-cavaliers--awesome-3d-floor-projection-system--video-231044006.html
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 08:31:00 AM
SonofDaxtronics

:D fantastic

how did i miss this?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KSU95 on March 18, 2014, 08:39:02 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/check-out-the-cleveland-cavaliers--awesome-3d-floor-projection-system--video-231044006.html


Imagine this....

Perry Ellis steals the ball and starts a fast break down the court, two steps before he get ready to jump the floor operator makes the floor disappear and projects a pit filled with sharks and maybe even those sharks have lasers.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on March 18, 2014, 09:36:06 AM
Ahh yeah, this but the underside is octagonal and it says DOOM!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOGDM5AG.jpg&hash=c0c723dcf3ec8eb72b57d90a4b3a30546e8361de)
Whose scoreboard is that?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on March 18, 2014, 12:21:56 PM
Ahh yeah, this but the underside is octagonal and it says DOOM!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOGDM5AG.jpg&hash=c0c723dcf3ec8eb72b57d90a4b3a30546e8361de)
Whose scoreboard is that?
Some pud school I think
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Three Fingers on March 18, 2014, 04:24:22 PM
I think we should put in a million miles of ribbon board and have them project the same airbrushed bullshit that lines the walls in the concourse. "Bounce Pass", "Triple Threat", "Zone Defense" and whatnot.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: nicname on March 18, 2014, 04:36:04 PM
Ahh yeah, this but the underside is octagonal and it says DOOM!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fo3MDDMp.jpg&hash=f5e8e9d29faeb81338940398b4e0ff3955e72168)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOGDM5AG.jpg&hash=c0c723dcf3ec8eb72b57d90a4b3a30546e8361de)

Would probably say Briggs or something.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 18, 2014, 04:38:57 PM
Curved is where it's at
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daktronics.com%2FSiteCollectionImages%2FNews%2520Release%2520Images%2FMSG2013.gif&hash=8e112fa6402b539fffc474373afbc1b7bb27139c)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on March 18, 2014, 04:40:06 PM
Curved is where it's at
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daktronics.com%2FSiteCollectionImages%2FNews%2520Release%2520Images%2FMSG2013.gif&hash=8e112fa6402b539fffc474373afbc1b7bb27139c)

Little tiny scoreboards inside the big stud scoreboards are where it's at
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on March 18, 2014, 04:40:18 PM
Curved is where it's at
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daktronics.com%2FSiteCollectionImages%2FNews%2520Release%2520Images%2FMSG2013.gif&hash=8e112fa6402b539fffc474373afbc1b7bb27139c)
Correct. That thing was a beaut in person last year.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on March 18, 2014, 05:47:55 PM
Curved is where it's at
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daktronics.com%2FSiteCollectionImages%2FNews%2520Release%2520Images%2FMSG2013.gif&hash=8e112fa6402b539fffc474373afbc1b7bb27139c)
Correct. That thing was a beaut in person last year.
Remember when flat screens were all the rage? Tube TVs are where it's at.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Boondock Poonhound on March 18, 2014, 09:31:17 PM
 I like the color combinations of the NCAA tournament floors that are duplicated at all the tourney sites.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: nicname on March 19, 2014, 03:49:00 AM
I like the color combinations of the NCAA tournament floors that are duplicated at all the tourney sites.

I prefer when the venue makes the floor.  Uniform court NCAA nazi branding renders arenas devoid of character.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on March 19, 2014, 05:29:03 AM
I like the color combinations of the NCAA tournament floors that are duplicated at all the tourney sites.

I prefer when the venue makes the floor.  Uniform court NCAA nazi branding renders arenas devoid of character.

I like the consistency and don't care one bit about the character of the arenas
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on March 19, 2014, 07:39:53 AM

I like the color combinations of the NCAA tournament floors that are duplicated at all the tourney sites.

I prefer when the venue makes the floor.  Uniform court NCAA nazi branding renders arenas devoid of character.

Not as bad as the NFL taking away original Super Bowl logos.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on March 19, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Curved is where it's at
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daktronics.com%2FSiteCollectionImages%2FNews%2520Release%2520Images%2FMSG2013.gif&hash=8e112fa6402b539fffc474373afbc1b7bb27139c)

i want that for my living room
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on March 19, 2014, 08:07:55 AM
and the ood
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: captaincrap on June 17, 2014, 11:53:34 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 17, 2014, 12:00:21 PM
spill it, crap.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 01:06:12 PM
New scoreboard, is what I gathered.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on June 17, 2014, 01:41:43 PM
i think it has something to do with the number "65"    not sure what though.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on June 17, 2014, 01:45:18 PM
Going up now?  Take some pics for us?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 17, 2014, 02:12:15 PM
KBOR Facilities Master List Report-

KSU Athletics Sound and Video Upgrades:  Total Project $12 million FY 2014 thru FY 2016

Also, I have to say, I was somewhat impressed with the scoreboard they put in on the new tennis courts, definitely one of Daktronics higher end collegiate tennis scoreboards.




Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 17, 2014, 03:06:55 PM
i think it has something to do with the number "65"    not sure what though.

What if its minus instead of plus? 34-31 = 3. So 3 new jumbotron boards is what the big news is!  :ksu:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on June 17, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
65,000 seat additions, will take
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 03:24:19 PM
i only take my pants off for leaked renderings :users:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on June 17, 2014, 05:20:06 PM
I think we should put in a million miles of ribbon board and have them project the same airbrushed bullshit that lines the walls in the concourse. "Bounce Pass", "Triple Threat", "Zone Defense" and whatnot.

for fucks sake can we take care of this already
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: fun muffin on June 17, 2014, 08:09:07 PM
I think we should put in a million miles of ribbon board and have them project the same airbrushed bullshit that lines the walls in the concourse. "Bounce Pass", "Triple Threat", "Zone Defense" and whatnot.

for fucks sake can we take care of this already

that's my favorite part of the OOD. it's very kstateo.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 17, 2014, 09:15:07 PM
Those high tech road tiles that are heated, allow for electrical and data cabling right underneath the road surface, are solar panels and have, what for it . . . LED lights than can be changed for lane configurations and light up at night . . . . as the new basketball court.

The 3 second lane just got a little wider on the oppossing team end of the court.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CyberToothCat on June 17, 2014, 10:03:28 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)

 :popcorn:

I liked reading this post.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: hemmy on June 17, 2014, 10:54:03 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robbinssports.com%2Fimages%2Ftabletop-book-style-flip-scoreboard.jpg&hash=8c272f8f9b0a27271ba7aacc63d8253f74552489)

 :popcorn:

I liked reading this post.

Did you read it out loud? If so, how did it go?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2014, 07:22:50 AM
looking forward to the subset of posters/posts who will be  :shakesfist: at currie for not getting this done exactly how they want it done


it's actually already started   :bawl:  (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26002.msg1138836#msg1138836)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on June 18, 2014, 09:34:50 AM
 :excited: :excited: :excited:

Awesome news!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on June 18, 2014, 09:37:14 AM
outstanding. this is very good news.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 18, 2014, 09:50:38 AM
GET YOUR GENITALIA OUT!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on June 18, 2014, 09:52:57 AM
Can confirm we are getting dimming lights for awesome starting lineup stuff and what not.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Harry Dunne on June 18, 2014, 10:03:43 AM
Can confirm we are getting dimming lights for awesome starting lineup stuff and what not.
ADJC's email can confirm this as well.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on June 18, 2014, 10:04:42 AM
Can confirm we are getting dimming lights for awesome starting lineup stuff and what not.
ADJC's email can confirm this as well.
Can also confirm my extreme excitement for this
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 18, 2014, 10:09:22 AM
holy crap we have got to use the chicago bulls music
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 10:15:08 AM
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10444784_10152493844819455_6844489031061761360_n.png)

OMG GUYS DID YOU HEAR!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on June 18, 2014, 10:19:22 AM
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10444784_10152493844819455_6844489031061761360_n.png)

OMG GUYS DID YOU HEAR!

anything less than this and i am burning all the waterfountains and sinks to the ground
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on June 18, 2014, 10:22:00 AM
The Bram just became Sprint Center West
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2014, 10:23:19 AM
The Bram just became Sprint Center West

That's better than what the Sprint Center has.

Panasonic, that's big time arena quality there my friends.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on June 18, 2014, 10:24:56 AM
nothing like a good goEMAW rendering
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on June 18, 2014, 10:32:57 AM
OHH crap!  THIS IS REAL!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on June 18, 2014, 10:40:01 AM
OHH crap!  THIS IS REAL!

 :runaway:  :eek:  :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 10:42:23 AM
nothing like a good goEMAW K-state sports rendering
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on June 18, 2014, 10:45:11 AM
thank god for the audio upgrades. the fOOD needs that almost as badly as the bill
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 18, 2014, 10:49:34 AM
pretty sure I saw on twitter that credit for that rendering goes to ayosaba.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pett on June 18, 2014, 11:05:52 AM
So blessed, really needed to be done anyway. Hope the sound system is state of the art
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ZappaCat on June 18, 2014, 11:11:45 AM
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061814aaa.html (http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061814aaa.html)

 :ksu:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: TownieCat on June 18, 2014, 11:16:37 AM
That score!!  :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 18, 2014, 11:23:34 AM
So, are the boards at the ends of the Octagon going to be able to be added onto over time? Is the plan to have ribbon boards going all the way around at some point?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2014, 11:34:15 AM
So, are the boards at the ends of the Octagon going to be able to be added onto over time? Is the plan to have ribbon boards going all the way around at some point?

I'll be interested to see what they look like, but IMO, the LED ribbon boards that go around the entire arena are a little annoying.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 18, 2014, 11:37:55 AM
So, are the boards at the ends of the Octagon going to be able to be added onto over time? Is the plan to have ribbon boards going all the way around at some point?

I'll be interested to see what they look like, but IMO, the LED ribbon boards that go around the entire arena are a little annoying.

I agree, and am also very interested to see what the aesthetic effect of the boards will be. Just didn't know if there was a concrete plan to wrap them around or not.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Pett on June 18, 2014, 11:42:00 AM
New lighting as well. Is the OOD going to be even less Doomy? :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on June 18, 2014, 11:43:45 AM
New lighting as well. Is the OOD going to be even less Doomy? :embarrassed:
When I read that, the first thing I thought of was dimming the lights during starter introductions.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on June 18, 2014, 11:47:00 AM
I thought of something similar this, but purple.

Bright lights on the court, purple lights constantly on the stands. Would be so doomy.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fphillysportslive.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F11%2FVillanova-USC.jpg&hash=5abb08682969d74a1bc099086c89ac30b22c6b21)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 18, 2014, 11:48:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2014, 11:52:20 AM
Modern LED lighting systems have dimming abilities.

No more super mega expensive shutter style dimmers like on conventional systems.



Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KCFDcat on June 18, 2014, 12:04:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

Just the one...
We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: hippocraticoaf on June 18, 2014, 12:16:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?

This is from the article on kstatesports...."Based on the same software that all major sports networks around the world use, this exclusive solution generates real-time graphics and animation in true three-dimensional space."

So I'm wondering if it means we'll now have the capabilities to do something similar to what the Cavs did on there court for pregame. If so, then boys and girls we've made it to the big time.   :billdance:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2014, 12:34:16 PM
hope the system can make a 2Pac hologram to do player intros
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CHONGS on June 18, 2014, 01:32:05 PM
I wanna see a 3D Gilson drain a three from the corner.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CHONGS on June 18, 2014, 01:32:48 PM
Is it against the NCAA rules to have holographic players/coaches?  Loophole baby!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2014, 02:06:39 PM
Is it against the NCAA rules to have holographic players/coaches?  Loophole baby!

if it is, we can just 3D print them *DURLAND HALL STYLE* and say eff it
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on June 18, 2014, 03:32:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

Just the one...
We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?

Edge-blended projectors make this magic happen. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CatMission on June 18, 2014, 05:14:57 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

Just the one...
We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?

Edge-blended projectors make this magic happen.
You just had to rain on our magical parade.


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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2014, 07:39:08 PM
Missed my chance to say it earlier today, but I think it goes without saying that new stuff first thing in the morning smells . . . like victory.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Katpappy on June 18, 2014, 08:01:48 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?
No wonder LeBron left; too techno nerdy.


JK
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 18, 2014, 09:07:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0)

We need whatever technology makes this possible, I think it might be magic though. Does K-State have an wizards on staff?
No wonder LeBron left; too techno nerdy.


JK

pffffft
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CyberToothCat on June 18, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
As a side note, I would be in favor of a construction cam in Bramlage showing us the installation of the new video/audio equipment.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on June 19, 2014, 05:14:05 PM
I wanna see a 3D Gilson drain a three from the corner.

3D Sprads breaking 3D Embiids 3D ankles
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on June 20, 2014, 12:28:46 PM
I wanna see a 3D Gilson drain a three from the corner.

3D Sprads breaking 3D Embiids 3D ankles
3D Marcus rubbing his 3D nuts in 3D Stocktons face
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: That_Guy on June 21, 2014, 03:41:06 AM

I wanna see a 3D Gilson drain a three from the corner.

3D Sprads breaking 3D Embiids 3D ankles
3D Marcus rubbing his 3D nuts in 3D Stocktons face

:lol:


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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Havs on June 23, 2014, 08:29:36 AM
I wanna see a 3D Gilson drain a three from the corner.

3D Sprads breaking 3D Embiids 3D ankles
3D Marcus rubbing his 3D nuts in 3D Stocktons face

Thats like 9 Ds. I just don't think Iowa State can compete with that...

 :ohno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 21, 2014, 07:15:42 AM
After a couple of blazing off seasons of constructo cams, Niles and Frazier and special trips to take pictures of complex equations of limestone and steel.   I was really hoping for a least a morsel of something like the new video boards and stuff in Bramlage.

I mean really Currie  :impatient:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: hippocraticoaf on August 26, 2014, 06:27:25 PM
Court's been refurbished. Better imo

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on August 26, 2014, 07:02:54 PM
inside the arc does look better.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on August 26, 2014, 07:03:20 PM
Court's been refurbished. Better imo
much less of an eyesore inside the arc. I like it!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: catzacker on August 26, 2014, 07:27:09 PM
IMO.....they really, really miss out on a branding opportunity by not having the center circle be an octagon with DOOM inside of it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 26, 2014, 08:00:30 PM
center circle be an octagon with DOOM inside of it.

 :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on August 26, 2014, 08:02:26 PM
IMO.....they really, really miss out on a branding opportunity by not having the center circle be an octagon with DOOM inside of it.

This would be better than best.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 26, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
Center logo needs to be about 3x bigger
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: renocat on August 26, 2014, 11:01:20 PM
A national title banner would be great.  A couple of stalls with wide seat toilets would be great so fat boys legs won't go to  :ksu:sleep - hate legs going numb and falling down the stairs.  A large exhaust fan for removing the digested popcorn smell might help concessions sales.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 26, 2014, 11:03:48 PM
A national title banner would be great.  A couple of stalls with wide seat toilets would be great so fat boys legs won't go to  :ksu:sleep - hate legs going numb and falling down the stairs.  A large exhaust fan for removing the digested popcorn smell might help concessions sales.


the word
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 10, 2014, 09:28:39 AM
John Currie ?@John_Currie
End of an era - old board coming down to make way for brand new #Doom video board! #KStateMBB, #KStateWBB #GoCats!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxLD9y0CcAILUpX.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on September 10, 2014, 11:08:40 AM
Can someone please send these assholes a C&D on using #doom?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on September 10, 2014, 11:30:32 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxL1ZWyIEAAs0PQ.png)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 10, 2014, 11:41:36 AM
Can someone please send these assholes a C&D on using #doom?
@emawgeddon
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on September 11, 2014, 12:35:27 AM
John Currie ?@John_Currie
End of an era - old board coming down to make way for brand new #Doom video board! #KStateMBB, #KStateWBB #GoCats!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxLD9y0CcAILUpX.jpg)

Understatement. That board was garbage.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on September 11, 2014, 07:42:53 AM
The new board should be one of those new goggle devices that isn't a screen but just beams crap directly into your eyes, only sans goggles and stuff. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 11, 2014, 09:03:44 AM
John Currie ?@John_Currie
End of an era - old board coming down to make way for brand new #Doom video board! #KStateMBB, #KStateWBB #GoCats!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxLD9y0CcAILUpX.jpg)

Understatement. That board was garbage.

Plz upload pics of new board kthx
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on September 11, 2014, 01:56:43 PM
whats with volleyball in bramlage? is ahearn under renovation?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2014, 02:00:33 PM
whats with volleyball in bramlage? is ahearn under renovation?

no. it was just for that varney's tournament.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 12, 2014, 04:41:11 PM
John Currie ?@John_Currie
End of an era - old board coming down to make way for brand new #Doom video board! #KStateMBB, #KStateWBB #GoCats!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxLD9y0CcAILUpX.jpg)

Understatement. That board was garbage.

Plz upload pics of new board kthx

adjc's update today. hope there's more to it.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxVweIYCYAADQ4_.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2014, 04:44:27 PM
looks small
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on September 12, 2014, 05:27:49 PM
looks small

yes it does.  I'm assuming LED boards will be added to the corners, making it look more substantial??
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWzified on September 12, 2014, 05:34:36 PM
Looks like that could be the old board being dismantled. If not, it looks a hell of a lot like the old one. :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2014, 05:36:28 PM
Looks like that could be the old board being dismantled. If not, it looks a hell of a lot like the old one. :dunno:

Looks like you might be right but here is the tweet from adjc

https://twitter.com/John_Currie/status/510437796431945728
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: MikeNelson on September 12, 2014, 05:38:02 PM
looks small

yes it does.  I'm assuming LED boards will be added to the corners, making it look more substantial??

Those are the old screens coming out I believe.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2014, 05:38:36 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on September 12, 2014, 05:52:57 PM
looks small

yes it does.  I'm assuming LED boards will be added to the corners, making it look more substantial??

Those are the old screens coming out I believe.

confirmed.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 15, 2014, 01:48:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxmFm2MIQAIpBPR.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: cfbandyman on September 15, 2014, 02:20:59 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxmFm2MIQAIpBPR.jpg)

 :ksu:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on September 15, 2014, 03:29:33 PM
name that crane!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Kelsey_Grammar on September 15, 2014, 03:33:58 PM
name that crane!

Looks like a "Niles" to me...
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 15, 2014, 05:57:13 PM
Not a crane
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on September 15, 2014, 07:02:30 PM
name that crane!

Looks like a "Niles" to me...

that looks nothing like Niles.  If anybody, maybe Martin.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 15, 2014, 08:32:01 PM
Daphne
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: slimz on September 16, 2014, 12:09:14 PM
I dunno...it's kinda small and cute.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F2MqQcOEVxmE%2F0.jpg&hash=40743170d286349b70b352f7cbbdeda44bfcf90c)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 16, 2014, 03:40:16 PM
That's what she said.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 16, 2014, 04:05:44 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxro1prCcAAhYx1.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 16, 2014, 04:06:09 PM
that's much bigger, no?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on September 16, 2014, 04:06:26 PM
that's much bigger, no?

yes
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 16, 2014, 04:09:58 PM
at&t stadium north
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on September 16, 2014, 04:26:26 PM
currie trying really hard to make gEers not hate him
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on September 16, 2014, 04:30:16 PM
Hey guys! It's an octagon! (technically)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on September 16, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
That lift looks tiny in comparo.   :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 16, 2014, 04:35:42 PM
Unless those are miniature people, it appears to be quite a lot bigger.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxVweIYCYAADQ4_.jpg)
[/quote]

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxro1prCcAAhYx1.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 16, 2014, 04:41:19 PM
whoa
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SdK on September 16, 2014, 04:46:07 PM
 :eek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 16, 2014, 05:00:38 PM
:)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: spacedog on September 16, 2014, 09:19:19 PM
 :Wha:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on September 16, 2014, 09:31:26 PM
#doom
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 16, 2014, 09:33:23 PM
Serious question.. Is that bigger than Sprint Center's?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 16, 2014, 09:51:59 PM
The main video boards are bigger.  It doesn't have the upper halo.

Ours will be higher resolution.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.bizj.us%2Fview%2Fimg%2F2865661%2Frnc-sprint-center-tour-4%2A304xx1995-2992-992-0.jpg&hash=868e14e034237eb94ee8b22cbb9e7fcf229a6fcc)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 16, 2014, 09:54:00 PM
Ours will be higher resolution.

:drool:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: skycat on September 16, 2014, 11:28:08 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on September 16, 2014, 11:34:39 PM
 :kstategrad:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 16, 2014, 11:43:41 PM
Octatron of Doom
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on September 16, 2014, 11:47:14 PM
Octatron of Doom

 :)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 17, 2014, 02:33:59 AM
Didn't think we could get more elite, but alas, here we are.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 17, 2014, 06:13:45 AM
Is there such thing as being TOO big?

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 17, 2014, 06:45:41 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxro1prCcAAhYx1.jpg:large)

What is this?  A jail cell for giants?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 17, 2014, 07:55:45 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxvIKMJCQAA-NAs.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 17, 2014, 08:03:46 AM
Just imagine the pregame intros and our gigantic Octatron going nuts.


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 17, 2014, 09:07:28 AM
those aisles are roughly 15 feet wide, so each side of that video board has to be around 45-50 feet*
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 17, 2014, 10:01:07 AM
those aisles are roughly 15 feet wide, so each side of that video board has to be around 45-50 feet*

:D
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on September 17, 2014, 10:30:58 AM
those aisles are roughly 15 feet wide, so each side of that video board has to be around 45-50 feet*

The aisles are more like 10 feet.  Maybe less.  Still, that thing is f'n huge. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on September 17, 2014, 11:45:18 AM
am i missing something? the drastic size change doesnt really resonate in the renderings. did they go another direction from what was previously released?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayspost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FKSU-MBB-Scoreboard2.jpeg&hash=298d142986e9b6617f3e32d99c7f6eea3173d435)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 17, 2014, 11:51:36 AM
am i missing something? the drastic size change doesnt really resonate in the renderings. did they go another direction from what was previously released?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayspost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FKSU-MBB-Scoreboard2.jpeg&hash=298d142986e9b6617f3e32d99c7f6eea3173d435)

It's really not that drastic, the biggest difference is that the entirety of the new board is an LED video screen and is heavier so it needs a more robust infrastructure or as I like to say a jail cell for giant people.

 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SdK on September 17, 2014, 11:51:57 AM
am i missing something? the drastic size change doesnt really resonate in the renderings. did they go another direction from what was previously released?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayspost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FKSU-MBB-Scoreboard2.jpeg&hash=298d142986e9b6617f3e32d99c7f6eea3173d435)

look at the 2013 on the banner on top

and the distance to the white sign below it.

Granted some of that on the bottom is due to the slope of the sides.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2014, 11:54:49 AM
am i missing something? the drastic size change doesnt really resonate in the renderings. did they go another direction from what was previously released?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayspost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FKSU-MBB-Scoreboard2.jpeg&hash=298d142986e9b6617f3e32d99c7f6eea3173d435)

the actual screen is what the pictures were of for the old board. the new screens are much much bigger. the entire thing is roughly the same size (including the scoreboard and everything)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on September 17, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
yeah i got that the led boards were bigger but that frame comparo makes it look like 20 times bigger. just wondering was all. obviously its much bigger
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2014, 11:57:53 AM
yeah i got that the led boards were bigger but that frame comparo makes it look like 20 times bigger. just wondering was all. obviously its much bigger

I think the comparo makes it look 3-4 times the size :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SdK on September 17, 2014, 12:04:11 PM
Not really sure why they didn't use the same crop.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 17, 2014, 12:06:03 PM
hoping for a neat little powercat on the bottom.

similar:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com%2Ftucson.com%2Fcontent%2Ftncms%2Fassets%2Fv3%2Feditorial%2Fe%2F16%2Fe16e26d4-741f-11e3-9380-0019bb2963f4%2F52c62277368f2.preview-620.jpg&hash=6a99ea389a43c7f9ab0b519226017414b6caa67f)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2014, 12:47:53 PM
yeah i got that the led boards were bigger but that frame comparo makes it look like 20 times bigger. just wondering was all. obviously its much bigger

the old frame you saw on the ground is only for the video board portion. the new frame is entirely video board.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on September 17, 2014, 12:54:11 PM
hoping for a neat little powercat on the bottom.

similar:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com%2Ftucson.com%2Fcontent%2Ftncms%2Fassets%2Fv3%2Feditorial%2Fe%2F16%2Fe16e26d4-741f-11e3-9380-0019bb2963f4%2F52c62277368f2.preview-620.jpg&hash=6a99ea389a43c7f9ab0b519226017414b6caa67f)

it does

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansascity.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fbig-12%2Fkansas-state%2Fxd6trt%2Fpicture576011%2Falternates%2FFREE_960%2Fbramlage%2520videoboard%25202.jpg&hash=d134bfc3acbad1740aedc0e20669968167829427)


and thanks mocat, i didnt know it had been taken apart that far
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 17, 2014, 01:09:32 PM
god damn, we're so sexy.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2014, 01:18:19 PM
yeah i got that the led boards were bigger but that frame comparo makes it look like 20 times bigger. just wondering was all. obviously its much bigger

the old frame you saw on the ground is only for the video board portion. the new frame is entirely video board.
That's what I said but the way I said it probably made no sense
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 17, 2014, 01:27:49 PM
is this the right time for me to bring up that i wish we were a coca-cola school?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 17, 2014, 06:50:31 PM
is this the right time for me to bring up that i wish we were a coca-cola school?

Loser
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on September 18, 2014, 05:06:06 AM
am i missing something? the drastic size change doesnt really resonate in the renderings. did they go another direction from what was previously released?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hayspost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FKSU-MBB-Scoreboard2.jpeg&hash=298d142986e9b6617f3e32d99c7f6eea3173d435)

The renderings are misleading.  The new overall scoreboard is more than double the size of the old one.


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: TownieCat on September 18, 2014, 08:24:24 AM
The new screen will have something like 5,000 times* the number of pixels as the old screen.




*Made up statistic, but fairly accurate.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on September 18, 2014, 08:30:33 AM
The new screen will have something like 5,000 times* the number of pixels as the old screen.




*Made up statistic, but fairly accurate.

I heard an accurate comparison is Atari on an old tube TV compared to PS4 on a 4K TV.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on September 18, 2014, 10:42:44 AM
The renderings are misleading.  The new overall scoreboard is more than double the size of the old one.

what does "double" mean? double the diagonal dimension is a lot more impressive than double the total area
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on September 18, 2014, 01:07:39 PM
Rumblings that the OOD will actually be the score board and we will be playing and watching from inside it  :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 26, 2014, 04:09:23 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByfOpHTCYAAL9vM.jpg:large)

UPDATED: doesn't look like they've done much the last week. probs lots of marlboro butts and mgd cans out by the dumpster.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 26, 2014, 04:50:07 PM
Or they were waiting on electrical stuff and the new lighting to be put in etc. etc.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 26, 2014, 05:25:16 PM
Or they were waiting on electrical stuff and the new lighting to be put in etc. etc.

poor planning then.

but i'll always expect you to side with your bros, sonofdaxtronics.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 26, 2014, 05:29:10 PM
Or they were waiting on electrical stuff and the new lighting to be put in etc. etc.

poor planning then.

but i'll always expect you to side with your bros, sonofdaxtronics.

Daxtronics nor Daktronics has this job.

I've been in my fair share of technology projects and sometimes if time, space, resources and material allow certain phases get finished and then staged awaiting the completion of other phases.   Seems reasonable . . . yes/no?   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on September 26, 2014, 05:32:14 PM
very reasonable, actually. i'm just yankin' your chain, ol bud.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 26, 2014, 07:22:32 PM
Pretty sure the carreer fair took over the fred for a few days too
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 26, 2014, 10:16:08 PM
Of course it could be because K-State (like many gov't oriented entities) is a notorious pain in the ass to deal with.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 26, 2014, 10:48:56 PM
k-state is by far the worst client to work for in the area from mhk to kc, much worse than other gov't oriented entities.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksu101 on September 26, 2014, 11:24:31 PM
Pretty sure the carreer fair took over the fred for a few days too
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on September 28, 2014, 06:19:21 PM
Pretty sure the carreer fair took over the fred for a few days too

it did.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 30, 2014, 06:23:32 AM
k-state is by far the worst client to work for in the area from mhk to kc, much worse than other gov't oriented entities.

Why is this?  Bureaucracy?   Too many know-it-alls or "chiefs"?



Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 30, 2014, 08:43:00 AM
k-state is by far the worst client to work for in the area from mhk to kc, much worse than other gov't oriented entities.

Why is this?  Bureaucracy?   Too many know-it-alls or "chiefs"?

Indecisiveness, too many chiefs, unrealistic expectations when it comes to how much something will cost, not as innovative as they think they are, choose lower price over quality of product/solution, unwilling to go outside the "norm"

K-State sometimes reminds me of my 60+ year old uncle who has never left the farm and is set in all his ways and unwilling to open his mind to new things.  Schulz, Currie, and donors are slowly making it better.

lib hit it on the nose though.  Extremely hard client to do business with.   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2014, 09:00:54 AM
we should have back lit the powercats on the wsc

i would be surprised if we see this new scoreboard before the 15-16 season.  i'm guessing we go with a temp solution this year, maybe attach a 60 inch lcd to each side of this metal structure.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Panjandrum on September 30, 2014, 09:30:39 AM
k-state is by far the worst client to work for in the area from mhk to kc, much worse than other gov't oriented entities.

Why is this?  Bureaucracy?   Too many know-it-alls or "chiefs"?

Indecisiveness, too many chiefs, unrealistic expectations when it comes to how much something will cost, not as innovative as they think they are, choose lower price over quality of product/solution, unwilling to go outside the "norm"

K-State sometimes reminds me of my 60+ year old uncle who has never left the farm and is set in all his ways and unwilling to open his mind to new things.  Schulz, Currie, and donors are slowly making it better.

lib hit it on the nose though.  Extremely hard client to do business with.   

So, if the President, AD, and the people who hold the money are not the problem, who is the problem?

It seems like most of the primary stakeholders that can shape a culture are on board given your statement.  Who seems to be the problem?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 30, 2014, 10:48:28 AM
k-state is by far the worst client to work for in the area from mhk to kc, much worse than other gov't oriented entities.

Why is this?  Bureaucracy?   Too many know-it-alls or "chiefs"?

Indecisiveness, too many chiefs, unrealistic expectations when it comes to how much something will cost, not as innovative as they think they are, choose lower price over quality of product/solution, unwilling to go outside the "norm"

K-State sometimes reminds me of my 60+ year old uncle who has never left the farm and is set in all his ways and unwilling to open his mind to new things.  Schulz, Currie, and donors are slowly making it better.

lib hit it on the nose though.  Extremely hard client to do business with.   

So, if the President, AD, and the people who hold the money are not the problem, who is the problem?

It seems like most of the primary stakeholders that can shape a culture are on board given your statement.  Who seems to be the problem?

I should clarify that they were the problem, and are now making it better because they have now been through many projects on campus and are finally figuring crap out.  Think back to all the projects in the past 5 years on campus.  Which ones were actually completed on time?  The only one I can think of is the WSC.  In the past, it seems indecisiveness and sticker shock have slowed them down and in turn made them a huge pain to work with.  I also don't think they communicate well internally.   :th_twocents:   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2014, 11:44:36 AM
i think it's also important to note that GC's and the people who work for them can be massive pain in the asses too and when you're paying someone +$50M to build something for you that it's ok to be a bit of a pitb
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2014, 11:46:21 AM
they could have taken a hands-off approach and ended up with a train wreck like they have down in stillwater
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 30, 2014, 06:34:51 PM
Too many chiefs is def one of the main problems. The amount of people that have to agree to each decision is really excessive. A normal project has like 1-5 people doing this, Kstate is closer to 10-15 (in my experiences)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on September 30, 2014, 06:42:54 PM
They also change their mind much more often than other clients.

Like clams says tho, they get what they want.  They also have tons of things going on all the time. About a third of my company's total business is on campus, so the steady work is a fair tradeoff for indecisiveness.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on September 30, 2014, 06:58:27 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Byys-X1CQAMDsuN.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 01, 2014, 12:18:51 AM
That is large :excited:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 01, 2014, 07:18:32 AM
They also change their mind much more often than other clients.

Like clams says tho, they get what they want.  They also have tons of things going on all the time. About a third of my company's total business is on campus, so the steady work is a fair tradeoff for indecisiveness.


I think K-State is getting better, at least on the athletic side because you've got an AD who understands who much it costs to build and to buy big ticket items.     
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 02, 2014, 08:56:16 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Byys-X1CQAMDsuN.jpg:large)

"No, I said the big one".

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 02, 2014, 09:29:26 AM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on October 02, 2014, 09:31:02 AM
This is going to be so great.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 02, 2014, 09:31:37 AM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:
Niiiiice.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 02, 2014, 10:09:13 AM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FGw-Amu4IGW4%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&hash=3a192951ddf7aba6ae4ef01f7790cdd14d7794bc)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 02, 2014, 01:42:26 PM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:

Explain to me what this is like I'm a 5 year old.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 02, 2014, 01:44:35 PM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:

Explain to me what this is like I'm a 5 year old.

Wireless Access Points for WiFi
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on October 02, 2014, 01:53:29 PM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:

Explain to me what this is like I'm a 5 year old.

Wireless Access Points for WiFi

Pfffft Stevesie, how could you not know that? :lol:

*I had no idea either, I thought it had to do with the video board.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWzified on October 02, 2014, 07:59:47 PM
Obviously doesn't have Updog
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:

Explain to me what this is like I'm a 5 year old.

Wireless Access Points for WiFi

Pfffft Stevesie, how could you not know that? :lol:

*I had no idea either, I thought it had to do with the video board.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 06, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw1WjiLT.jpg&hash=8dc2d623f2e1d6d4efb1af8c480c3bb842079e28)

Officially, four times the size of the original octatron.   :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
ok, i'm on team #it'stoobig
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 06, 2014, 05:02:39 PM
it is much, much too big.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CHONGS on October 06, 2014, 05:02:46 PM
#thatswhatshesaid

#timing

#chingonwinsagain

#gottabedabest
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 06, 2014, 05:09:52 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansascity.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fbig-12%2Fkansas-state%2Fxd6trt%2Fpicture576011%2Falternates%2FFREE_960%2Fbramlage%2520videoboard%25202.jpg&hash=d134bfc3acbad1740aedc0e20669968167829427)

will the top and bottom section thingys scroll?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2014, 06:23:25 PM

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansascity.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fbig-12%2Fkansas-state%2Fxd6trt%2Fpicture576011%2Falternates%2FFREE_960%2Fbramlage%2520videoboard%25202.jpg&hash=d134bfc3acbad1740aedc0e20669968167829427)

will the top and bottom section thingys scroll?
will they scroll? wtf it's a scoreboard
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on October 06, 2014, 06:27:53 PM
You see me with my new screens? THAT'S WHAT MONEY DO

You think my screens are too big? THAT'S WHAT MONEY DO
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on October 06, 2014, 07:32:11 PM
ok, i'm on team #it'stoobig
welcome aboard
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 06, 2014, 07:48:40 PM
Psh, not big enough
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Winters on October 06, 2014, 08:04:44 PM
Psh, not big enough. #TeamNotBigEnough
welcome aboard
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 06, 2014, 08:13:51 PM

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansascity.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fbig-12%2Fkansas-state%2Fxd6trt%2Fpicture576011%2Falternates%2FFREE_960%2Fbramlage%2520videoboard%25202.jpg&hash=d134bfc3acbad1740aedc0e20669968167829427)

will the top and bottom section thingys scroll?
will they scroll? wtf it's a scoreboard

sorry, clams.. i just want it to do neat things. like this

http://youtu.be/fD1EJm_EYN8 (http://youtu.be/fD1EJm_EYN8)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2014, 08:40:57 PM
wait, that's a youtube link, wtf?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kim carnes on October 06, 2014, 08:50:50 PM
Q: how are they planning on piping content to the new video board?  Ethernet?  HDMI?  Wireless?  MIMO?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 06, 2014, 08:58:27 PM
Great Q. My guess is hdmi over cat6, but wireless would be pretty nifty
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kim carnes on October 06, 2014, 09:16:56 PM
Great Q. My guess is hdmi over cat6, but wireless would be pretty nifty

what if some a-hole tapes some sort of signal jammer to his leg and fucks the signal?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 06, 2014, 09:19:17 PM
Great Q. My guess is hdmi over cat6, but wireless would be pretty nifty

what if some a-hole tapes some sort of signal jammer to his leg and fucks the signal?

Yeah, that's def a concern here and probably why they will stick with the reliable wired connection  :th_twocents:

Great Q tho and I hope we receive an answer.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 06, 2014, 11:19:02 PM
Should go back to the little flip scoreboard thing I got to operate when I was a ballboy  :th_twocents:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 07, 2014, 03:50:37 AM
Haha, leave it to us to go do the biggest and best scoreboard in the Big XII.

:kstategrad:

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2014, 07:55:39 AM
was thinking about the scoreboard size this morning.  wtf if it is too big and blocks the tv camera from seeing the players on the court?   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 07, 2014, 08:26:37 AM
The goal is for all the new Aruba WAPs to be up prior to first game.     :thumbs:
Niiiiice.

It doesn't take months to install and turn up AP's, even in a building the size of Bramlage.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Panjandrum on October 07, 2014, 10:13:41 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw1WjiLT.jpg&hash=8dc2d623f2e1d6d4efb1af8c480c3bb842079e28)

Officially, four times the size of the original octatron.   :surprised:

My word, that's big.

I'm not sure I want to see oscar and/or sweaty people at that level of granular clarity.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 07, 2014, 11:14:26 AM
It would also appear that the new LED lighting is in.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Kat Kid on October 07, 2014, 11:21:50 AM
was thinking about the scoreboard size this morning.  wtf if it is too big and blocks the tv camera from seeing the players on the court?

OMG!   :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on October 07, 2014, 11:23:41 AM
The size of the scoreboard is just right. Perfect.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: KITNfury on October 07, 2014, 12:20:49 PM
Hey #teamitstoobig, remember when you're grandpa didn't understand why people needed a fancy 42" flatscreen? A tube 32" is perfectly fine!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Panjandrum on October 07, 2014, 12:33:32 PM
Hey #teamitstoobig, remember when you're grandpa didn't understand why people needed a fancy 42" flatscreen? A tube 32" is perfectly fine!

Get off my lawn.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Skipper44 on October 07, 2014, 03:18:28 PM
Great Q. My guess is hdmi over cat6, but wireless would be pretty nifty

what if some a-hole tapes some sort of signal jammer to his leg and fucks the signal?
would be great to hackzor it and just play vids from here
https://www.youtube.com/user/fatty4classicKSUbal/videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/fatty4classicKSUbal/videos)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 07, 2014, 04:49:34 PM
Hey #teamitstoobig, remember when you're grandpa didn't understand why people needed a fancy 42" flatscreen? A tube 32" is perfectly fine!

Yep, leave to it 'Clams to be the grandpa of the board.   :lol:


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: skycat on October 08, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
was thinking about the scoreboard size this morning.  wtf if it is too big and blocks the tv camera from seeing the players on the court?

Would look sorta like this except without the people. Trippy!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmlblogsredstatebluestate.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fkansas20city20royals20infinite20regress-thumb-483x349-1766341.jpg&hash=a606e4c5f9b3f6144764a3616b87cb38d740ae50)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 09, 2014, 07:53:05 PM
 :horrorsurprise:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhEOYlUM.jpg&hash=56379a94337d312e5d5fc2bef3cd2c2dc2e41e7c)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 09, 2014, 07:56:23 PM
you guys
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 09, 2014, 07:59:39 PM
It's it's....so big
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2014, 08:12:17 PM
That's large
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 08:14:56 PM
will take  :bball:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 09, 2014, 08:16:55 PM
is that the biggest screen in the world?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2014, 08:18:32 PM
That powercat is so goddamn sexy but I hope there's many more
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on October 09, 2014, 08:33:33 PM
should make it like a spaceship delivery pod for the players to descend from the rafters in, or "the heavens" if you're so inclined
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Spracne on October 09, 2014, 08:35:49 PM
should make it like a spaceship delivery pod for the players to descend from the rafters in, or "the heavens" if you're so inclined
Would be pretty cool to see Weber's 5-Hart players doing this.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on October 09, 2014, 08:36:56 PM
after [p;ayer introductions oscar exits wearing a flowing white robe while zz top blares
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 09, 2014, 08:39:49 PM
I bet someone goes to throw a last second shot and it just smashes into the new board and it just comes crashing down.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 10, 2014, 07:43:47 AM
That powercat is so goddamn sexy but I hope there's many more

Yep, needs more cats.  I'm sure the one on the bottom will be incredibly big.



Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 10, 2014, 08:15:11 AM
f'n currie   :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: amrite guys?? amirite? amirite!!! 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 10, 2014, 09:07:29 AM
It's beautiful.  I cannot wait to see it in action!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 10, 2014, 09:17:52 AM
Also, envy is on display here:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915 (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915)

Why can't they just be happy for us? 

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 10, 2014, 09:19:24 AM
Nothing says you don't care like always being really mean and bothered.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2014, 09:33:39 AM
is "derpy" still a thing? if so, man they are really derpy over there  :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 10, 2014, 09:59:20 AM
all my ku buds told me congrats and said that they think it looks great.  i really don't understand what is wrong with the people who post on phog.net, very weird fan subgroup.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 10, 2014, 10:39:37 AM
Their lack of TSC is almost as unnerving as their objectifying of women.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 10, 2014, 12:38:49 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhEOYlUM.jpg&hash=56379a94337d312e5d5fc2bef3cd2c2dc2e41e7c)
                                                                                                                                                      worlds largest roll of duct tape^
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Rough Rider on October 10, 2014, 03:04:01 PM
should make it like a spaceship delivery pod for the players to descend from the rafters in, or "the heavens" if you're so inclined
Would be pretty cool to see Weber's 5-Hart players doing this.
:peek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Spracne on October 10, 2014, 03:21:47 PM
:sdeek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CyberToothCat on October 10, 2014, 08:05:01 PM
Do we still play jock jams songs? I know we got rid of the 'Get ready for this' song a few years ago... Are they counting Sandstorm as a jock jam song?

Also, for the dork in that thread that said there are identical banners on both sides of the bow, one side has banners for the men's team, the other side for the women's.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Panjandrum on October 10, 2014, 08:58:21 PM
Also, envy is on display here:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915 (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915)

Why can't they just be happy for us?

None of their insults were even funny.

Not like, "That's not funny; I'm offended!"

More like, "I don't understand why you think that's funny.  It lacks any sort of creativity, nuance, or wit."
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 10, 2014, 09:50:40 PM
I liked the Jerry Jones one because it was so spot on.


Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on October 10, 2014, 10:47:56 PM
Also, envy is on display here:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915 (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915)

Why can't they just be happy for us?

None of their insults were even funny.

Not like, "That's not funny; I'm offended!"

More like, "I don't understand why you think that's funny.  It lacks any sort of creativity, nuance, or wit."

They are just trying as hard as they can to try to justify why they think they are kind of better. The effort is minimal however
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 10, 2014, 11:26:46 PM
LHC Bill Snyder family scoreboard was pretty  :D
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wetwillie on October 10, 2014, 11:41:02 PM
Also, envy is on display here:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915 (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2481&t=13237915)

Why can't they just be happy for us?

None of their insults were even funny.

Not like, "That's not funny; I'm offended!"

More like, "I don't understand why you think that's funny.  It lacks any sort of creativity, nuance, or wit."

I dunno the photoshop of the barn onto the scoreboard was pretty solid. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on October 11, 2014, 12:23:24 AM
The ones that don't make sense to me are the Jock Jams joke and the part where they say we don't spend money. Like, have you not been seeing us just tossing out cash the last few years?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 11, 2014, 07:17:53 AM
Quote
sheep and cattle prices are up.

I'm okay with the hawks being hurtful toward us but what I don't appreciate are the blatant inaccuracies.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 8manpick on October 11, 2014, 09:41:03 AM
If we don't play jock jams, that's a problem, imo
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: oodfan on October 12, 2014, 04:19:38 PM
That powercat is so goddamn sexy but I hope there's many more

Yep, needs more cats.  I'm sure the one on the bottom will be incredibly big.
I think your incredibly large powercat is that circle on the left.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1050.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs406%2Femawmalicious%2F180_zps02c8d65f.jpg&hash=0b29a5271a328c83e79828cc472ea693e1544e88) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/emawmalicious/media/180_zps02c8d65f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 12, 2014, 04:22:20 PM
:excited:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on October 12, 2014, 04:29:33 PM
Oh man!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Canary on October 12, 2014, 04:47:53 PM
Large.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 12, 2014, 05:09:26 PM
Looks like perfect fodder for a catlab video.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 12, 2014, 05:19:55 PM
They're here
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 12, 2014, 05:22:44 PM
Understanding what happens anywhere outside of Lawrence has never been a Phogistan strong suit. 

That's what happens when the majority of your alumni refuse to cut the apron strings and live an hour or less away.

Sad.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 13, 2014, 08:09:21 AM
That powercat is so goddamn sexy but I hope there's many more

Yep, needs more cats.  I'm sure the one on the bottom will be incredibly big.
I think your incredibly large powercat is that circle on the left.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1050.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs406%2Femawmalicious%2F180_zps02c8d65f.jpg&hash=0b29a5271a328c83e79828cc472ea693e1544e88) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/emawmalicious/media/180_zps02c8d65f.jpg.html)

Gettin pretty jazzed for them to hoist this bad boy up.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on October 13, 2014, 09:57:32 AM
would also be helpful to know in particular which other schools of the big 12 this facilities upgrade mushes
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 13, 2014, 10:52:14 AM
We can go ahead and start here.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4138%2F4914879484_8e9533d83d_o.jpg&hash=bbe1184b5fa392d7e2487a981d32157eb9ecef79)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 13, 2014, 11:45:39 AM
We can go ahead and start here.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4138%2F4914879484_8e9533d83d_o.jpg&hash=bbe1184b5fa392d7e2487a981d32157eb9ecef79)

just think about all the mold spores that are circulating through that place :barf:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on October 13, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
We can go ahead and start here.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4138%2F4914879484_8e9533d83d_o.jpg&hash=bbe1184b5fa392d7e2487a981d32157eb9ecef79)

just think about all the mold spores that are circulating through that place :barf:
No gE'ing here but when we went to that game two years ago and stayed with MIR. I tweeted a picture of actual mold on the wall from the upper deck.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 13, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Centerhung at the piss palace.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjayhawk-talk.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F11%2FAllenFieldhouse.jpg&hash=b81b15559ca06914a6ff862869cfe844eeb9d953)

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on October 13, 2014, 03:03:42 PM
Pretty sure that pic is old and Okie lite has since updated.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 13, 2014, 03:04:32 PM
i mean, whos is nicer and bigger

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1346.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp684%2FThe_Big_Train%2FAllenFieldhouse_zps15c79a86.jpg&hash=841d591a852f08df2d9c7f330bd8b9b9841cbb08)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 03:05:37 PM
Pretty sure that pic is old and Okie lite has since updated.

 :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 13, 2014, 03:07:29 PM
Pretty sure that pic is old and Okie lite has since updated.

yup.. with a lot of wtf

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com%2Focolly.com%2Fcontent%2Ftncms%2Fassets%2Fv3%2Feditorial%2F5%2Ff7%2F5f7bdeba-1046-11e3-ba7b-001a4bcf6878%2F521e9e3bde0b6.image.jpg&hash=eb4651d474f6229c3c639558c7b3f2595404268c)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on October 13, 2014, 03:11:05 PM
i mean, whos is nicer and bigger

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1346.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp684%2FThe_Big_Train%2FAllenFieldhouse_zps15c79a86.jpg&hash=841d591a852f08df2d9c7f330bd8b9b9841cbb08)
Briggs >>>>>> Russell Stover
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ben ji on October 13, 2014, 03:52:37 PM
 :love: :love: :love: :love:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fjta9NqW.gif&hash=812b72cdf528a56c1cff69601d9a700879b924cc)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 13, 2014, 04:05:32 PM
I was just about to post that.  Fantastic work!   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bonercat on October 13, 2014, 04:05:54 PM
 :runaway: :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: meow meow on October 13, 2014, 09:40:32 PM
That's pretty funny
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Panjandrum on October 13, 2014, 09:44:06 PM
THAT is good work.

Well done.  Do more of that.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 16, 2014, 01:12:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0FWvxfCIAAP-Vh.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2014, 01:35:23 PM
I haven't really kept up on this thread, but how many last second full court shots do you think is going to hit this thing?  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 16, 2014, 01:36:46 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0FWvxfCIAAP-Vh.jpg)

hopefully they change the channel to something else for games, this channel sucks
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWican on October 16, 2014, 01:45:50 PM
I thought this display was supposed to be High Def?  Why is the darn thing so pixelated? 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 16, 2014, 03:04:59 PM
I haven't really kept up on this thread, but how many last second full court shots do you think is going to hit this thing?  :sdeek:

tie game, full court shot, off the board, back into our own goal, we lose, eff.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gifbin.com%2Fbin%2F082009%2F1251386281_denis-clemente-horse-shot.gif&hash=2e3319bf4168540db3125119bb93988b4b24c388)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 16, 2014, 11:49:18 PM
I haven't really kept up on this thread, but how many last second full court shots do you think is going to hit this thing?  :sdeek:

tie game, full court shot, off the board, back into our own goal, we lose, eff.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gifbin.com%2Fbin%2F082009%2F1251386281_denis-clemente-horse-shot.gif&hash=2e3319bf4168540db3125119bb93988b4b24c388)

Excellent pull.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 17, 2014, 08:26:22 AM
Can confirm the octatron has been hoisted.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 08:52:12 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0J0S1GCQAAWYWJ.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 17, 2014, 08:57:32 AM
 :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 08:58:42 AM
Looks even bigger when it's hoisted  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 17, 2014, 09:00:15 AM
Is it hoisted all the way?  Camera angles?  :ohno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 09:01:39 AM
I thought the powercat on bottom was going to light up
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 17, 2014, 09:14:12 AM
I thought the powercat on bottom was going to light up

I thought the powercat on the bottom was going to match the rough ridin' powercat directly under it on the floor.

FYJC
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 17, 2014, 09:15:44 AM
crap. We're going to hit that thing on simple 3 point shots.  :frown:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 17, 2014, 09:17:34 AM
i will never ever look at the court
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 17, 2014, 09:18:32 AM
i will never ever look at the court
Good. Cause you won't see it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 17, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Can someone do a photoshop of a transparent old scoreboard for reference?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2014, 09:23:38 AM
that's not up all the way
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2014, 09:23:48 AM
i hope
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: hatingfrancisco on October 17, 2014, 09:34:04 AM
It's up all the way, and it's glorious!  :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: TownieCat on October 17, 2014, 09:35:01 AM
A lot of KATDADDY, NO in here.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on October 17, 2014, 09:35:55 AM
jock jams, i actually don't know if I'm ready for this
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2014, 09:51:20 AM
that rough ridin' roof is going to collapse
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
also, I love it and no one better bitch about it. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 17, 2014, 10:03:42 AM
also, I love it and no one better bitch about it.
Sorry, I couldn't hear you, the scoreboard was in the way.  :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: fun muffin on October 17, 2014, 10:05:03 AM
can't stop staring at octatron...must look away before it's too late
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on October 17, 2014, 10:19:14 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0J0S1GCQAAWYWJ.jpg:large)
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 17, 2014, 10:20:51 AM
Way too big
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 17, 2014, 10:35:17 AM
nother view of the biggest scoreboard in the whole world.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0KIrAmCIAEOOKA.jpg)

NOTE: i think this confirms it's not all the way up.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 17, 2014, 10:40:01 AM
http://youtu.be/eNqGkpa1LWE?t=5m32s
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SEK_EMAW on October 17, 2014, 10:47:42 AM
It's up all the way, and it's glorious!  :love:

 :lol: :lol: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on October 17, 2014, 11:08:38 AM
http://youtu.be/V9o5UQhG1Zg?t=9m40s

luckily this board wasn't designed like a net haha
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 17, 2014, 11:21:36 AM
Did they check the sight lines of the upper rows? :ohno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ksuga on October 17, 2014, 12:02:26 PM
Can you make a down the court pass with that thing?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 17, 2014, 12:07:21 PM
I thought the powercat on bottom was going to light up

I thought the powercat on the bottom was going to match the rough ridin' powercat directly under it on the floor.

FYJC

Warm up your mismatched purples groaning!!  :combofan: :woot:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 17, 2014, 12:19:15 PM
 :combofan:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2014, 01:03:14 PM
nother view of the biggest scoreboard in the whole world.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0KIrAmCIAEOOKA.jpg)

NOTE: i think this confirms it's not all the way up.

i don't think that confirms it, i'm still on #teamHope
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 17, 2014, 01:16:19 PM
I'm assuming the Powercats on the bottom and corners light up.  It would be KStateO if they didn't. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2014, 01:32:33 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0J0S1GCQAAWYWJ.jpg:large)

hopefully the bottom powercat rotates and follows the ball around the court so it's looking at it at all times
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on October 17, 2014, 02:57:47 PM
needs more cats.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 03:04:20 PM
needs more cats.

the word
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on October 17, 2014, 04:01:56 PM
When we make a basket, the bottom powercat chomps on a basketball like pac-man
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: chum1 on October 17, 2014, 05:05:40 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fletterstotheeditorblog.dallasnews.com%2Ffiles%2F2013%2F01%2Fjerry.jpg&hash=599327f5bf29186c43ad38e9c96e4b0a844dd157)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on October 17, 2014, 08:47:03 PM
why is the bottom purple and not black? that color of purple doesn't match the floor.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 17, 2014, 08:54:56 PM
why is the bottom purple and not black? that color of purple doesn't match the floor.

 :excited: Great scoop, Luke!

Quote from: SkinnyBenny
Warm up your mismatched purples groaning!!  :combofan: :woot:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 17, 2014, 08:56:15 PM
why is the bottom purple and not black? that color of purple doesn't match the floor.

Also the answer to this question is because we are k-state :frown:




STILL LOVE IT, THOUGH! BONER CITY USA!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: HerrSonntag on October 17, 2014, 10:51:06 PM
why is the bottom purple and not black? that color of purple doesn't match the floor.

Also the answer to this question is because we are k-state :frown:




STILL LOVE IT, THOUGH! BONER CITY USA!
K-State0 palate matching strikes again!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 22, 2014, 11:59:06 AM
new picture of the biggest screen in the entire world

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0kOW4NCMAA0bZj.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 22, 2014, 11:59:25 AM
it's also brighter than the sun
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 22, 2014, 12:08:46 PM
its gotta be at least 3 feet higher than that to play basketball
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 22, 2014, 12:23:14 PM
i already like this channel better than the other one
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on October 22, 2014, 02:03:07 PM
Its a UFO!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcpost.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2Fvideo-board.jpg&hash=3d78aa7e457304ffa2e35333645296b2dc0b73b1)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Scooped on October 22, 2014, 02:26:13 PM
I don't know if this has been mentioned on here or not but, the 4 power cats on the board do light up and the one on the bottom also does to.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on October 22, 2014, 02:39:23 PM
I don't know if this has been mentioned on here or not but, the 4 power cats on the board do light up and the one on the bottom also does to.

yes!  solid 2nd scoop, scooped
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on October 22, 2014, 03:05:17 PM
how likely are we to host an NCAA regional with this new rough ridin' stud machine? Very Likely, i say.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 22, 2014, 03:26:22 PM
I'm a little worried that it's going to be too bright and make our arena less dungeon-y
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 22, 2014, 03:45:46 PM
I'm a little worried that it's going to be too bright and make our arena less dungeon-y

this. combined with the fact that you cant shoot, pass, or run under the board because it hangs so low, were going to have a lot of low scoring games at the ood this year.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 22, 2014, 03:48:01 PM
"the octagon of now well lit low hanging scoreboards"
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on October 22, 2014, 04:45:48 PM
It better strobe when we are on defense. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on October 22, 2014, 08:25:30 PM
Any update on the new lighting system?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 22, 2014, 08:26:56 PM
#teamtoobigtoobright
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on October 22, 2014, 08:36:39 PM

Any update on the new lighting system?

this is the new lighting system
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on October 23, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
we are all going to leave there with sun tanned faces.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 23, 2014, 09:52:38 AM
New lighting system is in.

The whole project is done except for training the staff on how to contact the mother-ship hanging in the middle.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 23, 2014, 09:54:39 AM
i bet with the new lights and new scoreboard they will make some new, dark, amazing entrance type of thing.  :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on October 23, 2014, 09:57:34 AM
I want this so hard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ED0bqnjXfE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ED0bqnjXfE)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: meow meow on October 23, 2014, 12:13:59 PM
i bet with the new lights and new scoreboard they will make some new, dark, amazing entrance type of thing.  :love:

they said they would be able to do that now when they announced the upgrades  :billdance:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Kat Kid on October 23, 2014, 12:16:41 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on October 23, 2014, 01:02:31 PM
I want this so hard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ED0bqnjXfE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ED0bqnjXfE)

i've probs said it a thousand times, but i'll say it a thousand more.. i want this, on a bigger scale and more purplely.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegehoophits.com%2Fuploads%2F1%2F0%2F6%2F2%2F10628092%2F4155964_orig.jpeg&hash=1c84627de52d82ed18005de312567c4fa3b879e7)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: meow meow on October 23, 2014, 01:42:15 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I heard the first 12 rows on both sidelines just see the powercat on the bottom when you look up at the scoreboard from those seats
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on October 23, 2014, 04:01:19 PM

I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I'll trade you my two seats high up for a crappy noncon for one elite seat.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on October 23, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I heard the first 12 rows on both sidelines just see the powercat on the bottom when you look up at the scoreboard from those seats
wow that's terrible
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: hippocraticoaf on October 23, 2014, 07:45:50 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I heard the first 12 rows on both sidelines just see the powercat on the bottom when you look up at the scoreboard from those seats
wow that's terrible

There's no way. This pic looks like you could see it pretty well in the first 3 rows.

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Spracne on October 23, 2014, 07:47:55 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I heard the first 12 rows on both sidelines just see the powercat on the bottom when you look up at the scoreboard from those seats
wow that's terrible

There's no way. This pic looks like you could see it pretty well in the first 3 rows.

Agreed.  If there's one thing KSU does well, it's focusing on Angles.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: meow meow on October 23, 2014, 09:11:38 PM
I feel like my seats may be too good to see it.

I heard the first 12 rows on both sidelines just see the powercat on the bottom when you look up at the scoreboard from those seats
wow that's terrible

 :D
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on October 24, 2014, 11:57:55 AM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 24, 2014, 04:04:09 PM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?

wut
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 24, 2014, 05:33:38 PM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?

wut

Come on man, were you not here for the great sight lines debate of 2011/12?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 24, 2014, 05:35:58 PM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?

wut

Come on man, were you not here for the great sight lines debate of 2011/12?

nowhere in ednksu's post are the words "sight lines"
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWzified on October 24, 2014, 06:07:34 PM
So who else is worried a heavy snow might bring down the roof? Or maybe with all the modern state-of-the art tech in that monster, it's actually lighter than what was hung up there and the tube-driver antique at allen piss house.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on October 24, 2014, 06:30:42 PM
Tbt, not to be confused with #tbt
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on October 24, 2014, 11:20:17 PM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?

wut

Come on man, were you not here for the great sight lines debate of 2011/12?

nowhere in ednksu's post are the words "sight lines"

Pretty sure it's a ref. to that though, right? :dunno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on October 24, 2014, 11:24:06 PM
can we get an MS Paint prospectus of sight lights?

wut

Come on man, were you not here for the great sight lines debate of 2011/12?

nowhere in ednksu's post are the words "sight lines"

Pretty sure it's a ref. to that though, right? :dunno:

yeah I think it is, I was jking bud :royals:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Scooped on October 26, 2014, 11:45:26 AM
This is kind of a random question, but has there been any rumblings about updating the concourse and the outside? If so, how soon do you think it would happen?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 12:16:47 PM

This is kind of a random question, but has there been any rumblings about updating the concourse and the outside? If so, how soon do you think it would happen?

5 years
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on October 26, 2014, 01:40:08 PM
This is kind of a random question, but has there been any rumblings about updating the concourse and the outside? If so, how soon do you think it would happen?

How long will it be until the entire BSFS masterplan is complete? 

That's when we'll see OOD upgrades. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 27, 2014, 09:12:48 AM
Any new pics of the giant scoreboard with some legitimate content showing? 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on October 27, 2014, 10:50:43 AM

Any new pics of the giant scoreboard with some legitimate content showing?

No
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on October 27, 2014, 11:31:51 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FStqk07D.jpg&hash=e414634c9089ed23fc9d40a0ee5a6339749c050d)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: renocat on October 29, 2014, 12:16:28 AM
Probably not the right place for this but I was struck by all of the old KU coaches gathered to celebrate 60 years of Allen Field.  It sounds like it was a worse hole than now.  I always thought Hawkers were yelling for their teams.  Appears they were yelling Rats, over there, no that way!!  I would of love to have thrown one of those fart bombs in between the four coaches.  Self would have thought the old geezers Williams, Owens, and Brown were failing or giving the KU mating call.  Old cheater Brown seems to have trained Huckleberry Roy well, UNC has a big scandal.  I have too much venom backed up into my colon.  Just wanted to post wonder what the Octagon will be like at 60?   
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Spracne on October 29, 2014, 12:21:37 AM
I am not proud to have lived a significant portion of my childhood in renocat county...
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: uncle clean jeans on October 29, 2014, 10:08:48 AM
I am not proud to have lived a significant portion of my childhood in renocat county...
Sounds like you're long overdue for a homecoming then? Reno is it cool if Spracne crashes on your couch for a couple nights
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 30, 2014, 11:58:27 AM
I think there's scrimmages on Saturday so one of you nice fellas get some video of the mothership in action.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 30, 2014, 08:02:06 PM
So they pulled Saul off the project?

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: wabash909 on November 02, 2014, 07:29:55 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0vcP8PN.jpg&hash=e238b5930770c8be0dac0d3b95e4c08685234dcf)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Saulbadguy on November 02, 2014, 07:51:25 AM
STILL NO WI-FI.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 02, 2014, 12:20:50 PM
high arching full court shots are going to be tough, but the new score board makes that sacrifice worth it. 

I'm really interested to see what kind of content the various rings will have.  I wish they would have used the roster/person stats on the main board just to let everyone see how it looks. 

The new boards on the corners of the Octagon look nice.  I'm sure our various advertisers will love the non-1980s technology displaying their fine products. 

Loved the new lighting for the court.  Looks like a nice cool temperature which brings out the court pretty damn well.  Will have to replace the old ad boards on the west court side sooner rather than later because they look pretty crappy with all the other improvements. I know they aren't on TV, but damn, lets clean this place up.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 02, 2014, 12:31:42 PM
guys, it's magical. holy crap.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: chum1 on November 02, 2014, 12:36:58 PM
I'm probably going to travel back for a couple games this year just so I can watch the scoreboard instead of the game.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 02, 2014, 12:53:57 PM
Ednksu is the worst poster on this site
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 02, 2014, 10:05:12 PM
Ednksu is the worst poster on this site
Lets hug it out bro
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 02, 2014, 10:07:02 PM
STILL NO WI-FI.

Seems like the AD could monetize this and make some money off it.  Season ticket upgrades to wifi or something.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 02, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
i have been able to get wifi at any hotel(including a motel 6 if i wanted to) for the past 7 years or so, that is included in the price.  yeah its more bandwidth but instead of a premium price just pull from the guest network for gamedays, should be included in the ticket price, not a luxury
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 02, 2014, 10:17:32 PM
there's wifi in the west side suites so it's not like it's something the AD's not aware of
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 02, 2014, 10:19:45 PM
still havent been able to guess the password yet  :angry:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 02, 2014, 10:19:54 PM
I know it was studied (other venues that is) for the football stadium last year.  Not sure how far that go though.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 02, 2014, 10:23:05 PM
its definitely do-able and we have the money and could build the infrastructure for it if needed at minimal cost to the fans

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/08/49ers-stadium-wi-fi-served-25000-concurrent-users-2-13-tb-in-all/
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 03, 2014, 08:01:24 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1eI8ZSIEAA_7Mw.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on November 03, 2014, 10:16:08 AM
WIFI distribution is currently in design.  Goal is to still have it up.  As someone stated before, it's not like it takes weeks to install. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: pissclams on November 03, 2014, 10:43:16 AM
WIFI distribution is currently in design.  Goal is to still have it up.  As someone stated before, it's not like it takes weeks to install. 

well, it kind of should.  power, backhaul, equipment.  the building is an octagon.  they're not trying to solve a new problem, use the same design that's in every other arena in the world and you're automatically 1000x better than what is there today.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 03, 2014, 10:57:22 AM
Honestly.  If you're using the good stuff, deploying Wi-Fi/WLAN in Bramlage is about as cookie-cutter as it gets.     
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 03, 2014, 10:58:29 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1eI8ZSIEAA_7Mw.jpg:large)

It makes our players look like ants.   :eek:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on November 03, 2014, 11:00:45 AM
i wonder if they had to reinforce those monster joist girders, or if the new screen weighs less than the old one despite being much larger because technology. either way, the first big time snow = :ohno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 03, 2014, 11:04:52 AM
It will be fine as long as it doesn't get hit with too many high-arching shots that make it shake and sway.   :ohno:  If it does fall, hopefully we are playing OSU and Ford is on the court arguing.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on November 03, 2014, 11:06:50 AM
it's not going to shake or sway if a basketball hits it
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Mr Bread on November 03, 2014, 11:24:27 AM
It would if I threw one at it. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 03, 2014, 11:58:48 AM
High arching full court shots, tho
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on November 03, 2014, 01:24:38 PM
mocat, you should do joist rendos again
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on November 03, 2014, 04:39:49 PM
still havent been able to guess the password yet  :angry:
Pretty sure it is ILoveGoEmaw
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2014, 06:26:36 PM
It would if I threw one at it.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bones129 on November 03, 2014, 06:43:58 PM
At the WBB game. This scoreboard is a beautiful monster.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 03, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
so here's the format

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1jzo_bCAAAXye6.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2014, 07:35:54 PM
So glad we are a pepsi school
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 04, 2014, 01:11:18 AM
hmmm upper ring is dark....
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 04, 2014, 01:11:46 AM
High arching full court shots, tho
maybe someone could MS paint possible archs... :impatient:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 04, 2014, 08:10:45 AM
hmmm upper ring is dark....

the one that says briggs?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1jq11ZCQAAuxqV.jpg)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on November 04, 2014, 08:16:04 AM
so here's the format

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1jzo_bCAAAXye6.jpg)

just like Kauffman, our court takes away the long ball  :gocho:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kimballcat on November 04, 2014, 08:34:16 AM
Where's the new ribbon board?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on November 04, 2014, 09:12:46 AM
Damn - that thing is huge and glorious. Also, it should help distract from our ugly court and too-wide aisles.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 04, 2014, 09:39:39 AM
Hmm, I'm thinking it's not going to be the best idea to have both the game time and score as well as the actual time-time on the same board on the ends.

Also, can you actually read the big board while sitting on the bench.

I do like that we have the new shot/game time clocks on the backboards.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 04, 2014, 10:15:06 AM
So glad we are a pepsi school

:bait:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on November 04, 2014, 10:20:45 AM
Powercats not lit up last night Shooter
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 04, 2014, 03:43:08 PM
High arching full court shots, tho
maybe someone could MS paint possible archs... :impatient:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1346.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp684%2FThe_Big_Train%2Fscoreboard_zpscf01d87a.jpg&hash=6abc37c92e5413bd28fa632718687da8db688542)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 04, 2014, 03:53:22 PM
Yellow path def means that thing is coming down.   :ohno:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 04, 2014, 03:53:38 PM
So mumped!
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Trogdor on November 04, 2014, 10:55:00 PM
The inside of the whole thing is hollow so that yellow shot is almost possible
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 09, 2014, 12:11:14 AM
so here's the format

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1jzo_bCAAAXye6.jpg)

just like Kauffman, our court takes away the long ball  :gocho:
hmmm upper ring is dark....

the one that says briggs?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1jq11ZCQAAuxqV.jpg)

please note the top ring during playing time which is dark.  I would bet  they'd have something during timeouts/stoppages/halftime.  I wonder if they will keep it dark during the game long term.  Thats a lot of Briggs logo money to miss out on.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 09, 2014, 01:48:29 PM
holy eff you guys, it is just glorious   :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Stevesie60 on November 09, 2014, 04:17:42 PM
It really is. People who got sneak peeks of it kept telling me how awesome it was and I was like "yeah, I've seen pictures, it's pretty cool" but when you see it in person it's so well done. Top banner and bottom banner were really fun during player introductions, had the player being introduced's signature being scribbled while they were saying their name. Good work to all involved.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 09, 2014, 04:31:50 PM
It really is. People who got sneak peeks of it kept telling me how awesome it was and I was like "yeah, I've seen pictures, it's pretty cool" but when you see it in person it's so well done. Top banner and bottom banner were really fun during player introductions, had the player being introduced's signature being scribbled while they were saying their name. Good work to all involved.

after they make buckets too.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 09, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
I also enjoyed the lights especially during the intros when they turned them out  :drool:

also several gE studs graced the face of the gigandotron
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CyberToothCat on November 09, 2014, 06:15:51 PM
Kudos to the Ath Dept for the upgrades in Bramlage.

Sound system: a huge upgrade. The volume was still turned up, but the sound maintained quality unlike before. We had actual bass for the first time ever.

New lighting: the entire arena was lit during pregame, then they dimmed the lights on the stands so that all the light was focused on the floor. Very cool effect.

Video board: very nice! Sharp picture, cool graphics, etc. Like others said, the signatures during intro and after buckets was neat. I also liked being able to more stats than just total points and fouls.

Because I'm a K-State fan, I feel compelled to point out a few negatives.
1) it's the first game and we already have technical issues with the video board? The north board was only about 75% functional.
2) the dimmed lights for intros means that the student section is in the dark when they throw the newspaper in the air.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 09, 2014, 06:24:05 PM
Kudos to the Ath Dept for the upgrades in Bramlage.

Sound system: a huge upgrade. The volume was still turned up, but the sound maintained quality unlike before. We had actual bass for the first time ever.

New lighting: the entire arena was lit during pregame, then they dimmed the lights on the stands so that all the light was focused on the floor. Very cool effect.

Video board: very nice! Sharp picture, cool graphics, etc. Like others said, the signatures during intro and after buckets was neat. I also liked being able to more stats than just total points and fouls.

Because I'm a K-State fan, I feel compelled to point out a few negatives.
1) it's the first game and we already have technical issues with the video board? The north board was only about 75% functional.
2) the dimmed lights for intros means that the student section is in the dark when they throw the newspaper in the air.

what if they gave out radioactive paper or whatever and it was glowing when they threw it in the air  :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 09, 2014, 06:58:49 PM
I also enjoyed the lights especially during the intros when they turned them out  :drool:

also several gE studs graced the face of the gigandotron
:blush:

Also, sorry for the late comment.  But a lot of LWIFIIQ in this thread a couple pages back. 

I don't even know where to start on all that nonsense.

i know, it would really be a simple process and idk why it hasnt gotten done yet, i mean its 2014
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on November 09, 2014, 07:07:42 PM
screen was broken all game on the north side.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 09, 2014, 07:08:21 PM
As arenas go, Bramlage may be one of the easiest to install wifi/wlan in existence.

Oh, crap, they just pulled the video board contact, "as is" . . . damn, welp. 



Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 09, 2014, 07:36:26 PM
Why would Boingo be impacted by the Vanier project?    Based on when the bids were let, it sounds like this thing is being K-Stated up, or it took them forever to award the bid.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: rollingplains on November 09, 2014, 07:38:01 PM
hang beasley and pullen's jerseys. build a non-permanent platform for the band in the tarp area. put in miles and miles of ribbon board. sweet boxes on the alumni side.

the vertical part of the steps are going to stay white so that people don't trip.
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YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY AN SELL OUT A GAME THATS NOT KU!! Why would you hang a jersey for a guy that rides the bench and the other who got kicked to China ?? :ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 09, 2014, 07:47:24 PM
As requested earlier, someone pls send me the media wifi password.  Tia
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 09, 2014, 08:10:16 PM
Why would Boingo be impacted by the Vanier project?    Based on when the bids were let, it sounds like this thing is being K-Stated up, or it took them forever to award the bid.
Because Athletics is impacted by the Vanier project.  I think a lot indecision has put the wifi/DAS project in the situation it is now.

Umm, it would seem that if you're going to have to move people around to weird places, that having a wifi/DAS project completed prior to that would be a good thing.

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ednksu on November 09, 2014, 11:35:51 PM
Kudos to the Ath Dept for the upgrades in Bramlage.

Sound system: a huge upgrade. The volume was still turned up, but the sound maintained quality unlike before. We had actual bass for the first time ever.

New lighting: the entire arena was lit during pregame, then they dimmed the lights on the stands so that all the light was focused on the floor. Very cool effect.

Video board: very nice! Sharp picture, cool graphics, etc. Like others said, the signatures during intro and after buckets was neat. I also liked being able to more stats than just total points and fouls.

Because I'm a K-State fan, I feel compelled to point out a few negatives.
1) it's the first game and we already have technical issues with the video board? The north board was only about 75% functional.
2) the dimmed lights for intros means that the student section is in the dark when they throw the newspaper in the air.
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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 10, 2014, 10:18:39 AM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on November 15, 2014, 01:02:20 PM
Can someone point me to the MS paint picture that has the shot trajectories. I can't find it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2014, 01:20:06 PM
Can someone point me to the MS paint picture that has the shot trajectories. I can't find it.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26002.msg1250456#msg1250456
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on November 15, 2014, 01:29:08 PM
Can someone point me to the MS paint picture that has the shot trajectories. I can't find it.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26002.msg1250456#msg1250456
:cheers:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: The Big Train on November 15, 2014, 07:27:03 PM
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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: bballfan on November 17, 2014, 12:00:09 PM
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They've changed up the formatting a little. I like it  :)
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Gooch on November 17, 2014, 12:10:30 PM
The seats look real doom'y with the focused lighting only on the court.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on November 17, 2014, 12:47:50 PM
Can someone point me to the MS paint picture that has the shot trajectories. I can't find it.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26002.msg1250456#msg1250456
:cheers:
:facepalm: omg
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2014, 01:11:41 PM
Can someone point me to the MS paint picture that has the shot trajectories. I can't find it.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=26002.msg1250456#msg1250456
:cheers:
:facepalm: omg

 :lol:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Unruly on November 17, 2014, 01:24:57 PM
Incredible.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: mocat on November 17, 2014, 01:44:54 PM
why on earth would you put a giant windows 95 mouse in your gradient-shaded logo with your disgusting sounding name all over your favorite school's basketball court? makes no sense to me.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Tobias on November 17, 2014, 01:51:32 PM
why on earth would you put a giant windows 95 mouse in your gradient-shaded logo with your disgusting sounding name all over your favorite school's basketball court? makes no sense to me.

it's not even a hyperlink, either.  drugs?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Yard Dog on November 17, 2014, 02:17:01 PM
why on earth would you put a giant windows 95 mouse in your gradient-shaded logo with your disgusting sounding name all over your favorite school's basketball court? makes no sense to me.

Any idea how much they are paying to have that nasty thing all over the place? It still upsets me that they cover up the nice embroidered player/coach seats with it.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 17, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
pretty baller move from currie to make it so you can't see how many empty seats there are  :love:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 17, 2014, 08:18:02 PM
pretty baller move from currie to make it so you can't see how many empty seats there are  :love:
Very baller. Smart.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kimballcat on November 18, 2014, 07:25:49 AM
pretty baller move from currie to make it so you can't see how many empty seats there are  :love:

I had the same thought.  That guy is amazeballs with the small details.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: powercat_62 on November 18, 2014, 08:27:58 AM
Is it just me, or does the darker stained wood look much better this year?  Is it the new lighting, or did they re-finish the floor when they put on the new Big 12 logos?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Yard Dog on November 18, 2014, 08:36:54 AM
It definitely didn't seem as drastic of a color difference on my computer through my sweet VLC feed. (thanks JMarks!)

My theory though? I thought I hated the new BIGXII Tapout logo. . .but it actually looks really nice on the floor. I think that detracts the eyes from the darker stain. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kimballcat on November 18, 2014, 09:24:35 AM
Is it just me, or does the darker stained wood look much better this year?  Is it the new lighting, or did they re-finish the floor when they put on the new Big 12 logos?

I believe they refinished the floor in the offseason.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 10:02:20 AM
i think the OOD has looked great on tv the first two games. guessing it's just because of the lighting change.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Yard Dog on November 18, 2014, 11:11:34 AM
i think the OOD has looked great on tv the first two games. guessing it's just because of the lighting change.

Indubitably.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on November 18, 2014, 11:58:19 AM
When "make noise" strobes in the OOSB(score board), I have a physical reaction to it.  I can't look straight at it.  It hurts.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Belvis Noland on November 18, 2014, 01:08:47 PM
not sure if they refinished the floor in the offseason.  but, the entire floor (light and dark) looks lighter.  I think it has something to do with the brighter lights. 

either way, looks much better. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 01:09:44 PM
not sure if they refinished the floor in the offseason.  but, the entire floor (light and dark) looks lighter.  I think it has something to do with the brighter lights. 

either way, looks much better.

they did refinish it
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on November 19, 2014, 10:22:37 AM
Had to replace my steering column at Briggs once. They ended up breaking my blinker and cracking my plastic dash piece in the process. They can go eff themselves. I wish they would go advertise at KU.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Yard Dog on November 19, 2014, 12:38:01 PM
Had to replace my steering column at Briggs once. They ended up breaking my blinker and cracking my plastic dash piece in the process. They can go eff themselves. I wish they would go advertise at KU.

Can we make this viral? I'm ready for some new mega-sponsor with a bad logo to ruin all our pretty things.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on November 19, 2014, 02:11:21 PM
Had to replace my steering column at Briggs once. They ended up breaking my blinker and cracking my plastic dash piece in the process. They can go eff themselves. I wish they would go advertise at KU.

was it way overpriced? i hope so, briggs is doing the official estimate for my recent collision and i want to pocket a ton of cash.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on November 20, 2014, 02:12:19 PM
Had to replace my steering column at Briggs once. They ended up breaking my blinker and cracking my plastic dash piece in the process. They can go eff themselves. I wish they would go advertise at KU.

was it way overpriced? i hope so, briggs is doing the official estimate for my recent collision and i want to pocket a ton of cash.
Yes
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2014, 03:19:12 PM
Had to replace my steering column at Briggs once. They ended up breaking my blinker and cracking my plastic dash piece in the process. They can go eff themselves. I wish they would go advertise at KU.

was it way overpriced? i hope so, briggs is doing the official estimate for my recent collision and i want to pocket a ton of cash.
Yes

:kstategrad:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 29, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
Maybe the most disappointing thing to me, as I continue my walk towards the BID bandwagon based on current events.

Is that no one is going to want to step up and fund the needed remodeling of Bramlage if Bruceketball continues to push the needle to burn in stage above "Down" on the John Currie Trend-O-Meter.

Eventually the BSFS total overhaul will run its course, and to be blunt:  This facilities junkie just isn't going to get his fix on a track resurfacing or some improvements to the baseball field.

 :frown:

Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 30, 2016, 01:46:26 PM
So now we have a rough ridin' sonic logo on the court?  :curse:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: EMAWican on January 30, 2016, 01:48:40 PM
So now we have a rough ridin' sonic logo on the court?  :curse:
That's who's sponsoring the SEC/Big XII showdown. Thank God it's not permanent.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 30, 2016, 01:50:18 PM
So now we have a rough ridin' sonic logo on the court?  :curse:
That's who's sponsoring the SEC/Big XII showdown. Thank God it's not permanent.

Oh thank god. I thought we completely lost our minds.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Benja on January 30, 2016, 01:52:28 PM
It changed :surprised:
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 17, 2017, 09:35:39 AM
Since we don't have any basketball to talk about.

Figured I would bring up that I had lunch with someone I consider pretty ITK over the weekend, he hinted at Bramlage getting a new roof in the near future. I didn't really ask much else and maybe he's full of crap. But anyway, think they'll simply replace the roof or do something different?

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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: cfbandyman on January 17, 2017, 09:37:48 AM
Since we don't have any basketball to talk about.

Figured I would bring up that I had lunch with someone I consider pretty ITK over the weekend, he hinted at Bramlage getting a new roof in the near future. I didn't really ask much else and maybe he's full of crap. But anyway, think they'll simply replace the roof or do something different?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1182.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx446%2FBlackinkco%2Fd2f4a5e1cf807590a5071acd3a5152af.jpg&hash=3cbe40898f02c3b4c9da29501ccf9ae36708666c)

They'd never do that, but god, I'd love the crap out of a Bram-Ahearn octobaby. Maybe if they do all in with redoing a lot of Bramlage in addition to the SEZ. But the new roof is probably just a typical maintenance work job.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on January 17, 2017, 09:40:24 AM
That would be awesome.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: ChiComCat on January 17, 2017, 09:53:33 AM
I would imagine the new roof would in conjunction with whatever they're doing facing the football stadium.  I didn't think it was a big secret but I thought the plan was to extend and update the Legends room to be used for parties with football games.  That would cover the walkway around the stadium and provide some permanent concessions.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 17, 2017, 10:50:07 AM
It's just getting a new roof.  ADJC has already said the price tag is like 3 or 4 million or close to that as I recall.   The only substantial thing planned for Bramlage is the South side in conjunction with the football stadium.

They remodeled the game day dressing rooms this past summer on the lower level.  I personally don't want to see a dime spent on anything else in Bramlage that's exclusively for bball until bball is better.   They've already had $25 plus million dollars spent on them in the last 4 years and at least part of the South end zone will benefit basketball with what will likely be a much bigger and nicer Legends Room. 
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: chum1 on January 17, 2017, 11:10:58 AM
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This is totally ridiculous. In a good way. I'd go watch a dogshit K-State team just to sit in there.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CNS on January 17, 2017, 12:51:20 PM
Would be pretty great if this was part of a Buy a New Coach, Get a New Roof sale or something.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kslim on January 17, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
Would be pretty great if this was part of a Buy a New Coach, Get a New Roof sale or something.
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Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Brock Landers on January 17, 2017, 04:18:28 PM
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This is totally ridiculous. In a good way. I'd go watch a dogshit K-State team just to sit in there.

This is totally ridiculous and not in a good way.

I'll be that guy.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 18, 2017, 04:43:55 PM
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This is totally ridiculous. In a good way. I'd go watch a dogshit K-State team just to sit in there.

This is totally ridiculous and not in a good way.

I'll be that guy.
Check out the balls on this guy to call out the quality of an MS paint stadium rendition.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 18, 2017, 07:26:35 PM
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This is totally ridiculous. In a good way. I'd go watch a dogshit K-State team just to sit in there.

This is totally ridiculous and not in a good way.

I'll be that guy.
Check out the balls on this guy to call out the quality of an MS paint stadium rendition.

That ole thing has been floating around since like 2010. Can't remember who made it, but could only find the post from Blackcats with it in this thread.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Lucas Scoopsalot on February 13, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
I hope we never put windows in the octagon. If we ever get angry again it will be much less doomy with windows.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on February 13, 2017, 11:22:46 PM
They should paint flames and dollar signs on the roof as part of the replacement, maybe a dragon too.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: kso_FAN on February 14, 2017, 06:41:47 AM
They should paint flames and dollar signs on the roof as part of the replacement, maybe a dragon too.

Base the dragon off of Siebrandt's tattoo.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: scottwildcat on February 14, 2017, 07:41:21 AM
I hope we never put windows in the octagon. If we ever get angry again it will be much less doomy with windows.

i agree, Luke.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: NeverII on February 14, 2017, 12:52:40 PM
They should paint flames and dollar signs on the roof as part of the replacement, maybe a dragon too.

Base the dragon off of Siebrandt's tattoo.

Would it be a dragon shooting a hook shot in that case?
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: CatMission on February 14, 2017, 10:30:34 PM
They should paint flames and dollar signs on the roof as part of the replacement, maybe a dragon too.

Base the dragon off of Siebrandt's tattoo.

Would it be a dragon shooting a hook shot in that case?
It will be a dragon missing a hook shot.


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Title: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: catastrophe on February 14, 2017, 11:12:12 PM
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This is totally ridiculous. In a good way. I'd go watch a dogshit K-State team just to sit in there.

This is totally ridiculous and not in a good way.

I'll be that guy.
Check out the balls on this guy to call out the quality of an MS paint stadium rendition.

That ole thing has been floating around since like 2010. Can't remember who made it, but could only find the post from Blackcats with it in this thread.

This looks exactly like pretty much any large generic church. I guess what I'm saying is it could be cool if you turn it into a theme but otherwise completely bland architecture IMO.
Title: Re: Fixing the Octagon.
Post by: Shooter Jones on February 15, 2017, 11:08:56 AM
I hope we never put windows in the octagon. If we ever get angry again it will be much less doomy with windows.

i agree, Luke.

Windows are great in arenas/fieldhouses. Use curtains or window blind type deals during the few day games to keep it doomy.

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