Southern Stadium Construction Pics.

[813Jag]

It's nice to finally have some progress. Here are some pics (http://gojagsports.cstv.com/view.gal?id=29971) from gojagsports.com.

[CSUBUCDAD]

Are they just enclosing the south end zone or are they doing more that we can't see yet?

[813Jag]

Are they just enclosing the south end zone or are they doing more that we can't see yet?
The project will enclose the north endzone will add seats and a fieldhouse. This is what it will look like completed:

http://www.lemoinecompany.com/projects/southern/stadium_2061030b.jpg

[MplsBison]

The sad thing here is that now if you ever removed the track the endzone facility is going to be a mile away from the field.

[813Jag]

The sad thing here is that now if you ever removed the track the endzone facility is going to be a mile away from the field.
That track won't be moved. We have no where to put an on campus track facility. No field turf either.

[Ronbo]

The sad thing here is that now if you ever removed the track the endzone facility is going to be a mile away from the field.

If they removed the track they would dig down 15-16 feet and add seats all the way to within 20-30 ft or so of the sidelines and endzone. That's what most schools do when removing the track.

Washington State before.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wast/galleries/060506-martin-stadium/stadium1978-1-lg.jpg

Washington State after.
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/wast/nonsport/facilities/Oregon-State-2001.jpg

[thmst30]

The project will enclose the north endzone will add seats and a fieldhouse. This is what it will look like completed:

http://www.lemoinecompany.com/projects/southern/stadium_2061030b.jpg
Thats going to look good.xthumbsupx

[SideLine Shooter]

That is going to be real nice. I like the track around the field.

[TexasTerror]

When is Southern going to get an air-conditioned press box for baseball? Current press box is as big as a porta-potty and hosts the SID who does PA and music and official stats...a bigger facility plus some more $$$ may allow a second person in there instead of allowing media take sunburns on the back of their neck...

[UCAMonkey]

Thats going to look good.xthumbsupx

Ditto. Looks like some nice improvements. xthumbsupx

[IndianaAppMan]

Those enhancements are gonna be pretty sweet! xthumbsupx

By the way, 813Jag, what happened to the lady on your avatar? She was much easier to look at than the football player!

[MplsBison]

If they removed the track they would dig down 15-16 feet and add seats all the way to within 20-30 ft or so of the sidelines and endzone. That's what most schools do when removing the track.

Washington State before.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wast/galleries/060506-martin-stadium/stadium1978-1-lg.jpg

Washington State after.
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/wast/nonsport/facilities/Oregon-State-2001.jpg


My point was that, unlike stands you can't just move the endzone facility up to the field level.

[MplsBison]

We have no where to put an on campus track facility.

Soccer field.


No field turf either.

Until you do, your grass will never look as good or better than this:

http://www.ulmathletics.com//pics28/800/DF/DFFVNRJPCZEZTOB.20071116161655.jpg

[GAD]

If they removed the track they would dig down 15-16 feet and add seats all the way to within 20-30 ft or so of the sidelines and endzone. That's what most schools do when removing the track.

Washington State before.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wast/galleries/060506-martin-stadium/stadium1978-1-lg.jpg

Washington State after.
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/wast/nonsport/facilities/Oregon-State-2001.jpg
I don't believe we could dig 15 feet down without hitting water, our campus is on the banks of the Mississippi River and during a rise the stadium would likely fill with water.

[813Jag]

Those enhancements are gonna be pretty sweet! xthumbsupx

By the way, 813Jag, what happened to the lady on your avatar? She was much easier to look at than the football player!
She'll be back, just a change of pace for a while.


Soccer field.



Until you do, your grass will never look as good or better than this:

http://www.ulmathletics.com//pics28/800/DF/DFFVNRJPCZEZTOB.20071116161655.jpg
We don't have an oncampus soccer stadium. Unlike ULM our stadium is usually full.

[813Jag]

When is Southern going to get an air-conditioned press box for baseball? Current press box is as big as a porta-potty and hosts the SID who does PA and music and official stats...a bigger facility plus some more $$$ may allow a second person in there instead of allowing media take sunburns on the back of their neck...
There are upgrades set for the Lee Hines but no timetable right now.

[MplsBison]

We don't have an oncampus soccer stadium.

You could still get turf, which was the point of the pic.

[slostang]

Looks great. Keep the pictures coming. I am still hoping that they sign a home and home with Cal Poly and I can come see it in person.

[R.A.]

That is going to be real nice. I like the track around the field.

Right... usually I'm totally against tracks around football fields, but it seems to work for some schools like Appy State, Southern, and even Washington.

[MplsBison]

Right... usually I'm totally against tracks around football fields, but it seems to work for some schools like Appy State, Southern, and even Washington.

It works so well for Washington that they are getting rid of it in the next stadium renovation. xcoffeex xcoffeex

[813Jag]

You could still get turf, which was the point of the pic.
I know this will disappoint you, but there won't be field turf at anytime in Mumford Stadium.

[MplsBison]

Luckily for Southern football, you're not in a position to make such a claim.

[813Jag]

Luckily for Southern football, you're not in a position to make such a claim.
Maybe so, But I do know those people in those positions. Maybe you can call and pursuade them.

[Panther88]

Very nice Jags!

[3rd Coast Tiger]

Maybe so, But I do know those people in those positions. Maybe you can call and pursuade them.

The Roscoe J. Moore Track is not and will not be removed from Mumford Stadium.

[MplsBison]

The Roscoe J. Moore Track is not and will not be removed from Mumford Stadium.

Luckily for Southern football, you're not in a position to make such a claim.

[813Jag]

The Roscoe J. Moore Track is not and will not be removed from Mumford Stadium.
Trust me I know this, that track is as much a part of A.W. Mumford Stadium as the field is. Just talking to Mr. Fieldturf. xlolx

[813Jag]

Luckily for Southern football, you're not in a position to make such a claim.
Unless you're donating $$$$$$$$$$$$ to our school, then it won't be happening.

[3rd Coast Tiger]

Luckily for Southern football, you're not in a position to make such a claim.

I have closer ties to Southern to make influence than you do to your own institution.

[MplsBison]

No you don't.


And regardless, it's not you making the call. Therefore, your claim is irrelevent.

[813Jag]

No you don't.


And regardless, it's not you making the call. Therefore, your claim is irrelevent.
How are you going to say who he knows? xconfusedx Or me for that matter. My family has been connected to Southern University for at least 40 years.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

It works so well for Washington that they are getting rid of it in the next stadium renovation. xcoffeex xcoffeex

Dude several world records were set @ that track. The track is never ever ever comming out. Trust.

[MplsBison]

Not a single person who posts on this board claiming to represent SU is in a position to make that claim with any credibility.


The track very well could come out until a link is posted from a credible news site showing a quote from the AD saying the track isn't coming out.


If someone can find the link I will admit I was wrong.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

When is Southern going to get an air-conditioned press box for baseball? Current press box is as big as a porta-potty and hosts the SID who does PA and music and official stats...a bigger facility plus some more $$$ may allow a second person in there instead of allowing media take sunburns on the back of their neck...

So what, LSU has a press box where the media's backs is exposed to the SUn. I know they are building a new stadium. The baseball press box seats atleast 5 xlolx , stop hating. This is a football thread any way.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Not a single person who posts on this board claiming to represent SU is in a position to make that claim with any credibility.


The track very well could come out until a link is posted from a credible news site showing a quote from the AD saying the track isn't coming out.


If someone can find the link I will admit I was wrong.

You might be SUprise who post on this board. You don't know how SU is operated, the AD will never make that decision.

[TexasTerror]

So what, LSU has a press box where the media's backs is exposed to the SUn. I know they are building a new stadium. The baseball press box seats atleast 5 xlolx , stop hating. This is a football thread any way.

Southern's baseball press box sits ONE person. The media sit at the top of the stands where they get plenty of sun on their backside. That's just rough.

Of course, SU has what I am told is the best stadium in the SWAC for baseball. Has a lot of unique features, that's for sure and plenty of in-game entertainment (see Frogger on the overpass featuring SU baseball players).


Not a single person who posts on this board claiming to represent SU is in a position to make that claim with any credibility.

As we know you have no credibility what so ever in representing NDSU yet you continue to make remarks (SHSU will not host NDSU and NDSU/UND in the Metrodome) which we know are not representative of the university.


The track very well could come out until a link is posted from a credible news site showing a quote from the AD saying the track isn't coming out.

If someone can find the link I will admit I was wrong.

You never post a link citing your facts. Can you claim that you are right? The onus is on you...

[MplsBison]

My claim is that it is possible that SU could take out track in the future.


How the hell do you post a link confirming what might happen?

[SoCon48]

One quoting the AD or other official.

[R.A.]

It works so well for Washington that they are getting rid of it in the next stadium renovation. xcoffeex xcoffeex

To each its own.

[MplsBison]

One quoting the AD or other official.

You want a quote from the AD saying that the track might be taken out one day in the future?

Even though that AD won't be around forever?



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[813Jag]

You want a quote from the AD saying that the track might be taken out one day in the future?

Even though that AD won't be around forever?



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Call this number they can answer your question: (225) 771-2601

[jstate83]

Call this number they can answer your question: (225) 771-2601

Quit wasting your time with that guy.
Trust me.xthumbsupx

You will be better off. xlolx

BTW:
Do this mean JSU don't have to squeeze 6000 people into a space for 2000 anymore?:D

[813Jag]

Quit wasting your time with that guy.
Trust me.xthumbsupx

You will be better off. xlolx

BTW:
Do this mean JSU don't have to squeeze 6000 people into a space for 2000 anymore?:D
I know, I like messing with him. I hope not, that's what makes Mumford special. xlolx Everybody squeezes into that hole. It's funny to watch FAMU squeeze their band in there. xlolx

[IndianaAppMan]

Questions: Why are "some" posters so hung up on whether Southern U. or any other university not named North Dakota State gets FieldTurf or the removal of the track? Are "these" posters salesman of FieldTurf? Do "they" own a construction company that specializes in football fields? xeyebrowx

If Southern officials have made the educated conclusion that FieldTurf and the track's removal aren't the best solutions, based on the needs and limitations of the athletes, university, community, athletes, budget, environment, and alumni, then more power to 'em, regardless of what "some" AGS poster demands.

[813Jag]

Questions: Why are "some" posters so hung up on whether Southern U. or any other university not named North Dakota State gets FieldTurf or the removal of the track? Are "these" posters salesman of FieldTurf? Do "they" own a construction company that specializes in football fields? xeyebrowx

If Southern officials have made the educated conclusion that FieldTurf and the track's removal aren't the best solutions, based on the needs and limitations of the athletes, university, community, athletes, budget, environment, and alumni, then more power to 'em, regardless of what "some" AGS poster demands.
That's his M.O. (MPLSBison) he has lots of takes on what schools should do. Here's some reading material (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40233).

[WUTNDITWAA]

Questions: Why are "some" posters so hung up on whether Southern U. or any other university not named North Dakota State gets FieldTurf or the removal of the track? Are "these" posters salesman of FieldTurf? Do "they" own a construction company that specializes in football fields? xeyebrowx

If Southern officials have made the educated conclusion that FieldTurf and the track's removal aren't the best solutions, based on the needs and limitations of the athletes, university, community, athletes, budget, environment, and alumni, then more power to 'em, regardless of what "some" AGS poster demands.


Until his school installs FieldTurf, just let it go in one eye and out the other.xreadx

[MplsBison]

Until his school installs FieldTurf, just let it go in one eye and out the other.xreadx

We are installing fieldturf at Dacotah Field for the 08 season.

[swaghook]

We are installing fieldturf at Dacotah Field for the 08 season.
Which is only a practice field so I don't think that is quite what he meant.xrolleyesx

[MplsBison]

Wow, it only took 4 minutes for an NDSU fan to lunge at the chance to knock that one down.

[Lionsrking]

Of course, SU has what I am told is the best stadium in the SWAC for baseball. Has a lot of unique features, that's for sure and plenty of in-game entertainment (see Frogger on the overpass featuring SU baseball players).





Lee-Hines (Southern) is a great place to watch a baseball game and has tons of character (and characters such as Po' Ben), but the best venue for baseball in the SWAC (on campus) is Jackson State's new facility. They have Triple-A caliber lighting and one of the best playing surfaces in the south. Seating is plenty adequate and the press box is decent size.

My favorite aspect of Lee-Hines is that the batting cages are located under the overpass, making it without question, the most expensive covered hitting facility in the history of college baseball. Not to mention some pretty good players have taken some hacks under there.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Southern adds RV site near stadium


Advocate Capitol News Bureau
Published: Jul 11, 2008 - Page: 5A - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.
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NEW ORLEANS — In addition to the ongoing expansion of A.W. Mumford Stadium, Southern University President Ralph Slaughter said Thursday, construction also has begun for a new recreational vehicle parking area.

The lot would add 62 RV spots to more than make up for the loss of some parking from the stadium expansion, Slaughter said. The new lot will be across the street from Mumford near the school of nursing.

“We have to have that lot ready before football season starts,” Slaughter said, when asked why parking construction began before notifying the Southern Board of Supervisors on Thursday.

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/24431584.html

[813Jag]

Here's a video update (http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07152008-18.html)on the progress of the construction at Mumford Stadium.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Here's a video update (http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07152008-18.html)on the progress of the construction at Mumford Stadium.

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[slostang]

xthumbsupx
Here's a video update (http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07152008-18.html)on the progress of the construction at Mumford Stadium.
xthumbsupx

[MSUBear42]

Thats a big stadium, how much does it hold?

[GAD]

Thats a big stadium, how much does it hold?
24,600 and they are adding 2,500 new seats for a total of 27,100 once complete

[Lionsrking]

Looking good!!! xthumbsupx

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

24,600 and they are adding 2,500 new seats for a total of 27,100 once complete
It currently holds 26,500 and once completed it will hold 29,000.

http://www.lemoinecompany.com/index.html

[Jag4Life]

Thats a big stadium, how much does it hold?

xlolx xlolx xnodx xnodx 26,500.

[Jag4Life]

I took these yesterday!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2728074400_9d2aca5591_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2727247193_5f9f5b29ed_b.jpg

[Jag4Life]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2727255527_5d7fcf3f8b_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2727260193_037a403364_b.jpg

[Jag4Life]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2728085308_60fa586783_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2728084594_401cfa617e_b.jpg

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Props for the pis. xthumbsupx


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[813Jag]

Looking good! xthumbsupx I can't wait to get to BR to see it in person.

[TexasTerror]

What's the status on the track? When was it last fixed up?

Perhaps it's just the color of the track or the camera that does not make the track look that great...figure it's one of those two.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

Always something negative huh TP xsmhx . THat track was just resurfaced a couple of years ago. Just the Louisiana heat that may have changed the color a bit thats all. The track is in excellent shape.

[Jag4Life]

What's the status on the track? When was it last fixed up?

Perhaps it's just the color of the track or the camera that does not make the track look that great...figure it's one of those two.

You always has something negative to say and nothing is wrong with the camera. The heat done that to the track.

[Grizaholic17]

The stadium looks great. Wow, stadiums that look like they can be expanded on forever is what I envy. Griz screwed themselves with the bat wings.

[TexasTerror]

You always has something negative to say and nothing is wrong with the camera. The heat done that to the track.

I was just curious. Didn't realize the heat can do that much damage to a facility's track. Guess it's hard to see it with SHSU's track, which is black, compared to the blue that you guys have.

Now, if I really wanted to be negative, I would have brought up the long jump pit...

[813Jag]

I was just curious. Didn't realize the heat can do that much damage to a facility's track. Guess it's hard to see it with SHSU's track, which is black, compared to the blue that you guys have.

Now, if I really wanted to be negative, I would have brought up the long jump pit...
You could say whatever you wanted to about that pit, but it wouldn't matter because that pit isn't used for meets. But I know you already knew that. Right?

[3rd Coast Tiger]

Anyway, congrats with the new construction Jags! xthumbsupx

[UCAMonkey]

Construction looking good. Thumbs up!

[Jag4Life]

The stadium looks great. Wow, stadiums that look like they can be expanded on forever is what I envy. Griz screwed themselves with the bat wings.

Once we get all of our fans back then that could be arranged again. lol

[slostang]

It is looking great. I know they have been posted before, but do you have drawing of what it will look like when it is finished?

[813Jag]

This is the only view I could find:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/cdwells750/aw-1.jpg

[slostang]

Thanks. It is going to be sweet when finished. It should be a great help in recruiting.

[813Jag]

Thanks. It is going to be sweet when finished. It should be a great help in recruiting.
It will, we've been waiting for this a long time. It's like a dream come true.