BSFS Expansion Thread

[MadCat]

I hear ku is raising funds for a fresh coat of Armorall on the vinyl recliners.

Mephitid musk oil can be had for cheap. 

[Trim]

I hear ku is raising funds for a fresh coat of Armorall on the vinyl recliners.

I hear they've contracted with a leading bar trivia MC to host trivia nights at the stadium.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I can only imagine the amount of cardboard sign advertisements twisty-tied to fences it's going to take to pay for all this.

They will be smaller and more numerous.

The choppers for Ft. Riley Day will be used to Fly Briggs Automotive banners.

[Dugout DickStone]

I hear ku is raising funds for a fresh coat of Armorall on the vinyl recliners.

I hear they've contracted with a leading bar trivia MC to host trivia nights at the stadium.

As long as it isn't Mondays...booked up.

[Harry Dunne]

dax-

have you heard anything about when all this will start? the only thing Jim (i mean this "guy") said to me was "next year"

[sonofdaxjones]

From what I hear the sooner the better. 

[Panjandrum]

It's what UPKS and ADJC want badly from what I hear. 

The ability to sell up to $50 million in bonds has already been approved, that's public record, and there's already been a request for public comment by the Kansas Development Finance Authority on that piece.   

Everything I hear says that if they pull off the full $75 million it will be massive with lots of new suites, a new club and a bunch of stuff for the football program itself on the North End next to Vanier.

So this is the new practice facility Snyder wants?

[fr@ck me]

dax-

have you heard anything about when all this will start? the only thing Jim (i mean this "guy") said to me was "next year"

In order to not disrupt the games and piss off the big donors that have boxes now, they would have to start ASAP after the last game and be finished before the first game next year.  At least finished enough to get occupancy and donors in their boxes.  Other stuff wouldn't necessarly have to be done and could still be worked on.

[Fedor]

Excerpt from RFQ:
Notice is hereby given for the commencement of the selection process for architectural services for improvements to the LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium at Kansas State University. Improvements to the stadium complex will continue the ongoing initiative of upgrading and enhancing both fan and student athlete experiences and center around the replacement of the existing west side press box and outdated restroom and concession areas.

This $60 million phase will include a structure providing a ‘‘front-door’’ to the athletic complex befitting the success, pride and tradition of the K-State athletics programs. The scope of work will include the following components:

• Replacement of 1960s era general fan restroom and concessions areas
• Training Table/Dining Hall
• Kitchen/commissary facilities
• Central ticket office
• Concourse and Hall of Fame
• Expanded revenue and suite seating areas
• Modern broadcast, electronic and print media areas
• Safety and security/ADA upgrades

Candidates must demonstrate a record of successful designs for large seating capacity (50,000+) stadiums for Division 1 collegiate and/or professional programs.  Knowledge and experience administering multiple construction delivery methods (i.e. traditional, construction
manager at risk, etc.) and managing time-sensitive, critical-path projects also are required.

A preview/walk-through of the area is scheduled for XX a.m. May XX at the Club Level, East Stadium of the LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Kimball Ave., Manhattan. Attendance is mandatory.

[sonofdaxjones]

To add to what Fedor posted, the $15 million dollar phase would be for a huge new weightroom and recruit hosting facility.   I am hearing a weightroom on the order of 25,000 plus square feet.

[O-town Kat]

So I take it the giant golden talking Bill statue will be in the east lot instead of the NEZ

[kougar24]

it's too bad there's going to be another complete economic collapse soon. 

[The Manhatter]

To add to what Fedor posted, the $15 million dollar phase would be for a huge new weightroom and recruit hosting facility.   I am hearing a weightroom on the order of 25,000 plus square feet.

really?  how confident are you in that number.  Both Texas and Alabama have what are considered top 5 weight rooms...both are 20,000 sq ft.  I realize the size of the weight room doesn't determine how good rather it is what we have in it. 

[sonofdaxjones]

To add to what Fedor posted, the $15 million dollar phase would be for a huge new weightroom and recruit hosting facility.   I am hearing a weightroom on the order of 25,000 plus square feet.

really?  how confident are you in that number.  Both Texas and Alabama have what are considered top 5 weight rooms...both are 20,000 sq ft.  I realize the size of the weight room doesn't determine how good rather it is what we have in it. 

Just what I heard, but that stuff would need private donations, non-revenue generating.

[Benja]

This all sounds great, good job guys.

[wes mantooth]

So is the pressbox going to be endzone to endzone?

[Harry Dunne]

So is the pressbox going to be endzone to endzone?

matching the height and length of the east side. anyone else confirm?

[KITNfury]

It would do wonders to making the place look better. It looks kinda tarded with the huge lack of symmetry.

[Benja]

It would do wonders to making the place look better. It looks kinda tarded with the huge lack of symmetry.

Yeah. It looks sort of horrible.

[wes mantooth]

this thread makes me feel warm

[pissclams]

i'm still getting used to our current Dev Nelson!

[5601js]

I can only imagine the amount of cardboard sign advertisements twisty-tied to fences it's going to take to pay for all this.

They will be smaller, more numerous, and more expensive.

FYP

[Dugout DickStone]

So if the AD gave us Turfcam for the turf installation, can you imagine what they will give us for the eastside potties!?

#watchparty

[WildcatNkilt]

So if the AD gave us Turfcam for the turf installation, can you imagine what they will give us for the eastside potties!?

#watchparty

Turfcam is actually provided by Astro Turf.

[kougar24]

So if the AD gave us Turfcam for the turf installation, can you imagine what they will give us for the eastside potties!?

#watchparty

Turfcam is actually provided by Astro Turf.

so the aforementioned cam will be provided by Porta-John.