Kid Brewer photo update 7/21, 7/23

[The Moody1]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28896734@N06/sets/72157606339723221/


I took these while my son was at baseball camp this week. I know I mis-spelled "Kidd" but I can't correct the subject line.

[thmst30]

Nice, thanks!


Also, does anybody know what the hell this is?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2696270935_2a79090bec.jpg

[The Moody1]

Nice, thanks!


Also, does anybody know what the hell this is?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2696270935_2a79090bec.jpg

I think it is for the steps to the upper deck.

[Skjellyfetti]

I think it's going to be a swingset

[GreatAppSt]

Nice, thanks!


Also, does anybody know what the hell this is?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2696270935_2a79090bec.jpg

concert speaker towers

[AppAlum2003]

It's modern art... CC paid big bucks for it.

[MplsBison]

You're going to be seeing a lot more of those fieldturf baseball fields.

[Appguy]

I think it is for the steps to the upper deck.

its way in front of them up by the lower seats isnt it?
possibly a platform at the ground level from further back behind it?

possibly to stop the streakers since this seems to be where they always get on the field level

[HighRyder08]

from my understanding its the steps that will lead up to the second story seats

[Reed Rothchild]

Not an hour goes by on this site before there is another App thread started...

[rudy1648]

Not an hour goes by on this site before there is another App thread started...

Yeah,,,ain't it great?

[tarmac]

just can't get it in my mind how those ramps/stairs ae going to work and that pic makes it worse.

[thmst30]

Stairs? So I take it this "rendering" is inaccurate. Because it shows it being like the West side and having tunnels to come through and then walk up to your seats. To me that would be so much better than having a ramp/stairwell attached to the side.

http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pz5RW2H.jpg

[GreatAppSt]

I'm telling ya it's for the new speaker stacks.

http://www.magnetmafia.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/3-19-08%20beta%20opening/bttf.jpg

[KiddBrewer]

from what i hear, they assumed that if you wanted to watch the game bad enough you would find your one way up to the second level....xcoffeex

[appfan2008]

great pics... thanks for them...

time will tell us what those weird pieces of medal are...

[tarmac]

Stairs? So I take it this "rendering" is inaccurate. Because it shows it being like the West side and having tunnels to come through and then walk up to your seats. To me that would be so much better than having a ramp/stairwell attached to the side.

http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pz5RW2H.jpg



Yes highly inaccurate.

[appstate38]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28896734@N06/sets/72157606339723221/


I took these while my son was at baseball camp this week. I know I mis-spelled "Kidd" but I can't correct the subject line.

Moody,

Great Pics, I wish somebody would remove the grass/weeds from the top of "The Rock" monument.

[The Moody1]

Moody,

Great Pics, I wish somebody would remove the grass/weeds from the top of "The Rock" monument.

I almost went and bought some round-up. :)

[appfan2008]

I almost went and bought some round-up. :)

i think the whole rock idea was silly to begin with but now it just looks dumb and unkept up (is that a word?) somebody needs to get rid of that grass

[AppAlum2003]

Yeah, when I read the report on goasu.com that Appalachian got two big "boulders" from Grandfather Mountain, I was expecting actual boulders... not a "kinda big" mossy piece of rubble. Oh well.

[APPStrongNC]

Nice Photos. I will be rocking it in SEC 216 ROW D this year.

[AppIAA]

i think the whole rock idea was silly to begin with but now it just looks dumb and unkept up (is that a word?) somebody needs to get rid of that grass

When I first heard about the idea, I thought it was a good idea. But then the rock came in, and it was A LOT smaller than I imagined. I expected a HUGE boulder - not a rock with grass/weeds/fungus growing all over it.

[AppAlum2003]

When I first heard about the idea, I thought it was a good idea. But then the rock came in, and it was A LOT smaller than I imagined. I expected a HUGE boulder - not a rock with grass/weeds/fungus growing all over it.

Jinx! You owe me a coke!

[AppIAA]

Jinx! You owe me a coke!

Wow, I completely overlooked your post

[AppAlum]

I have bad memories of "the hill" and the never ending steps

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2697074746_b6677e2330.jpg?v=0

[appfan2008]

wow... seems like there is an overwhelming opinion about "the rock"

[tarmac]

I think it is fine a natural look rather than a blasted out of a quarry look

[MountainMan]

I like the way the rock looks. It was a natural peice of stone from near Grandfather. They would have gotten a bigger one but the NC State DOT wouldn't let them haul a bigger rock on state highways. Blame the people in Raleigh if you aren't happy not the people in Boone.

[Aho_Old_Guy]

http://webcam.everian.com/image.php?cam=howardsknob&size=540

I'm trying to load the Howard's Knob web cam from http://everian.com/ (who we should thank for this wonderful image).

[Skjellyfetti]

AGS should pony up some cash and sponsor the webcam to our stadium.

[GreatAppSt]

I like the way the rock looks. It was a natural peice of stone from near Grandfather. They would have gotten a bigger one but the NC State DOT wouldn't let them haul a bigger rock on state highways. Blame the people in Raleigh if you aren't happy not the people in Boone.

Exactly, it was a weight issue not a size issue.

[GreatAppSt]

AGS should pony up some cash and sponsor the webcam to our stadium.

$150 for a month would be a bargain.

[IndianaAppMan]

Moody,

Great Pics, I wish somebody would remove the grass/weeds from the top of "The Rock" monument.

Actually, maybe it's kind of appropriate to have grass on the rock at Appalachian State. After all, prior to the Michigan game, the 3 titles & the 2001 Time Magazine "College of the Year," ASU was most well-known for East Hall's feature in High Times magazine back in the 90's. xsmiley_wix

Grass and App State go hand-in-hand. xcoolx

[The Cats]

i think the whole rock idea was silly to begin with but now it just looks dumb and unkept.......

finally, a honest asu fan !!!!!

[appfan2008]

http://webcam.everian.com/image.php?cam=howardsknob&size=540

I'm trying to load the Howard's Knob web cam from http://everian.com/ (who we should thank for this wonderful image).

what a beautiful picture... i wish i was up there right now

[asucraig33]

what a beautiful picture... i wish i was up there right now

And for my FIRST OFFICIAL POST on AGS, I'll say that I'm looking at the Stadium right now as I sit at work in the Plemmons Student Union at ASU. It looks simply spectacular. I love that you can see it from so many different spots on campus. xnodx

Hope to get to know my fellow App fans on here, and of course all the rest of ya! Can't wait for the season!

[ericsaid]

Fantastic, another App posterxoopsx xoopsx xoopsx xoopsx xoopsx xbawlingx xbawlingx xbawlingx

It'll come eventually but ofcourse i'm only kidding, the others won't be.

[appsfan]

And for my FIRST OFFICIAL POST on AGS, I'll say that I'm looking at the Stadium right now as I sit at work in the Plemmons Student Union at ASU. It looks simply spectacular. I love that you can see it from so many different spots on campus. xnodx

Hope to get to know my fellow App fans on here, and of course all the rest of ya! Can't wait for the season!

Welcome to AGS. xthumbsupx

[APPALACHIANstate]

And for my FIRST OFFICIAL POST on AGS, I'll say that I'm looking at the Stadium right now as I sit at work in the Plemmons Student Union at ASU. It looks simply spectacular. I love that you can see it from so many different spots on campus. xnodx

Hope to get to know my fellow App fans on here, and of course all the rest of ya! Can't wait for the season!

Welcome to AppalachianGivenSaturday.com

Enjoy your stay.

[furman94]

And for my FIRST OFFICIAL POST on AGS, I'll say that I'm looking at the Stadium right now as I sit at work in the Plemmons Student Union at ASU. It looks simply spectacular. I love that you can see it from so many different spots on campus. xnodx

Hope to get to know my fellow App fans on here, and of course all the rest of ya! Can't wait for the season!

Welcome to AGS! I hate App! xsmiley_wix

(had to get that off my chest)

[AppAlum]

Welcome to AGS! I hate App! xsmiley_wix

(had to get that off my chest)

I did not just join but I just started posting here, so hello to everyone.


Also, no reason to hate App, we always enjoyed when FU comes into Boone ;)

[appfan2008]

And for my FIRST OFFICIAL POST on AGS, I'll say that I'm looking at the Stadium right now as I sit at work in the Plemmons Student Union at ASU. It looks simply spectacular. I love that you can see it from so many different spots on campus. xnodx

Hope to get to know my fellow App fans on here, and of course all the rest of ya! Can't wait for the season!

i feel honored that you wanted to qoute me for your first post...

WELCOME

[HighRyder08]

great pics... thanks for them...

time will tell us what those weird pieces of medal are...

the pieces of metal are indeed for ramps that will lead up to the second level seats. I was in the field house this morning and was given the confirmation

[AppAlum2003]

the pieces of metal are indeed for ramps that will lead up to the second level seats. I was in the field house this morning and was given the confirmation

So it's not modern art? xeyebrowx

[appfan2008]

the pieces of metal are indeed for ramps that will lead up to the second level seats. I was in the field house this morning and was given the confirmation

so will there be ramps on either end of the structure only?

i thought there would be portals throughout to break up the sections like the west side?

or will there be both

[asucraig33]

so will there be ramps on either end of the structure only?

i thought there would be portals throughout to break up the sections like the west side?

or will there be both

From what I can tell by driving by the stadium today, there will be stairs up in certain places to reach the stands similar to the West Side's walkways. There is one set of steps that is in place and already painted gold. I'm not sure if there's a ramp on both sides or just one side though.

By the way, looks like most of the bleachers have been put in place, not sure if they're bolted in but there was a lot of visible progress today from what I could tell.

[thmst30]

From what I can tell by driving by the stadium today, there will be stairs up in certain places to reach the stands similar to the West Side's walkways. There is one set of steps that is in place and already painted gold. I'm not sure if there's a ramp on both sides or just one side though.

By the way, looks like most of the bleachers have been put in place, not sure if they're bolted in but there was a lot of visible progress today from what I could tell.
I sure hope so, it was sounding like that one ramp would be the only way to the 2nd level, and that would have been foolish. I'm sure they were smarter than that though when designing it.

[BeauFoster]

There will be 5 (I believe) sets of stairs going into the deck and ramps on both ends.

[thmst30]

There will be 5 (I believe) sets of stairs going into the deck and ramps on both ends.

Sounds good.

[Appaholic69]

I went by tonight after supper and walked around while no one was working.

Th East stands will have five or six sets of stairs that will take you up to the upper level of seats. These stairs are located directly underneath the seats.

From what I can tell the only part of the seats that is down so far is the treads. I'm sure the bleachers or whatever type of seat they are using will go in closer to completion.

The restroom and concession building is almost completely bricked in. Not sure how much is left but I think they will be cutting it pretty close.

[appfan2008]

i am glad to hear there will be multiple areas to access the upper east side bc our seats are high up near the middle of the that area

[AppGrad06]

I sure hope so, it was sounding like that one ramp would be the only way to the 2nd level, and that would have been foolish. I'm sure they were smarter than that though when designing it.


Would also have been against fire code

[lizrdgizrd]

So where are the pics!?!?!?!?

New AppLaw: Thou shalt not go look at Kidd Brewer during construction without taking and uploading pics! xrulesx

[asucraig33]

So where are the pics!?!?!?!?

New AppLaw: Thou shalt not go look at Kidd Brewer during construction without taking and uploading pics! xrulesx

I like your thinking. Next time I go by I'll take some pics and try to get them up here soon.

[appfan2008]

I like your thinking. Next time I go by I'll take some pics and try to get them up here soon.

please do bc otherwise you are doing the rest of us crazy app fans living long a way away quite the disservice by telling us about what we can not see but would love to see

[asucraig33]

Here's some pictures that I snapped a few minutes ago after my summer class. Now, no more driving you crazy! xthumbsupx

[asucraig33]

One more...

[asucraig33]

They are now getting some railings up and there's a whole new road stemming from farther up Stadium Drive that forks into the concourse and attaches. The concession stands behind the East Stands look phenomenal. I'll try to remember my actual camera next time instead of my camera phone, but these will have to do for now!

Good news, I saw Armanti and Cocoa out on the field with some others working out. Always a relief to see.

[KiddBrewer]

its gonna be..........loud

thanks for the pictures.

[SoCon48]

One more...

Good job.

[appfan2008]

wow those pictures are phenomenal...

so much better than goasu offers...

keep em coming... thanks great job...

i have nothing left to say except... damn that looks good

[asucraig33]

wow those pictures are phenomenal...

so much better than goasu offers...

keep em coming... thanks great job...

i have nothing left to say except... damn that looks good

I'm glad you think so. I'll be sure to use my "real" camera next time to get better quality pics. More to come soon! I always drive by there, so anytime I see some improvements I'll update everyone and post some pics!

[appfan2008]

I'm glad you think so. I'll be sure to use my "real" camera next time to get better quality pics. More to come soon! I always drive by there, so anytime I see some improvements I'll update everyone and post some pics!

i would be happy anytime you can give us an update...!

[APPALACHIANstate]

Great Pictures! Anymore?

[asucraig33]

Great Pictures! Anymore?

I'll be taking many more and updating you guys. I drove by today and they've got the temporary press box on the East Side up and ready. Didn't have my camera on me, but I should be able to swing by tomorrow to get some shots. There's a section (about 1/3) of the East Sides stands that now looks completely finished as well, closest to Stadium Parking Lot.

[The Moody1]

I'll be taking many more and updating you guys. I drove by today and they've got the temporary press box on the East Side up and ready. Didn't have my camera on me, but I should be able to swing by tomorrow to get some shots. There's a section (about 1/3) of the East Sides stands that now looks completely finished as well, closest to Stadium Parking Lot.

Did the seats have backs?

[asucraig33]

Did the seats have backs?

Looking at this picture it seems they do actually! I'll double check on that tomorrow to see if I can tell more details.

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics22/400/RE/REXASKKNAEOZRCI.20080801213216.JPG

[biggie]

Couldn't let this die too far.

Couple cell phone pics from Saturday, sorry for the cell phone pics. And all I could get before getting kicked out (they should have the gates closed if you're not supposed to be in there).

Painted steps and the 3 temp press boxes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/biggiechad/Rock-b08-02-08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/biggiechad/Rock-a08-02-08.jpg

[furman94]

What's the green stuff on the seats?

[AppGrad06]

I think that is just noise from interpolation. In other words an artifact of the image compression and not real

[asucraig33]

Glad you brought this thread back up. I took some more pictures today on my way to work. Nothing too much has changed, but I'll upload them tonight around 11pm when I get off work. They are better quality than my cell phone pics were xlolx .

[lizrdgizrd]

Glad you brought this thread back up. I took some more pictures today on my way to work. Nothing too much has changed, but I'll upload them tonight around 11pm when I get off work. They are better quality than my cell phone pics were xlolx .

xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex Is it 11pm of yesterday yet? xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex

[KiddBrewer]

i went by there yesterday and watched a little bit of camp from the hill while i was up there. i was gonna take a few pictures, but it was nothing you all hadnt already seen. not too much noticeably different than the last posts. i saw the Nascar Media Group people there again, so i would expect another piece to come out sometime soon.

[appfan2008]

come on people... change or no change how about some pictures...

[asucraig33]

Sorry for the delay guys, I fell asleep after work before getting on the computer and I've been moving into my new house all day today! Finally got some free time!

Here you go! New pics, higher resolution!

[asucraig33]

More...

[furman94]

Wow... It looks like a completely different stadium! Is the temp pressbox on the East Side going to stay, or will it be replaced? Will the home pressbox be ready in time for Jax?

[The Moody1]

Wow... It looks like a completely different stadium! Is the temp pressbox on the East Side going to stay, or will it be replaced? Will the home pressbox be ready in time for Jax?

The temp press boxes will be converted to suites. The new press box won't be ready until '09.

[IndianaAppMan]

This may be suggesting something that was not even intended by ASU officials, but I think it is wise to have the press box on the east side this year. People (including h.s. prospects) watching the Wofford game and other TV games will see the west side's huge construction project and recognize ASU's commitment to the program.

On a side note, my wife & I got to visit our alma maters (hers, Elon; mine, App) for the first time in almost three years last week. We were both blown away by all the wonderful improvements on each campus. I felt like I had not been to App in 15 years, judging by the changes since my last visit. Elon looked awesome, too. These are certainly wonderful times for Appalachian State, in athletics and in everything!

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

Man, that is starting to look really nice.

[IndianaAppMan]

Does anyone know what Owens will be used for after the complex is comlete? Will it just be locker rooms? It seems that, between the convocation center & that beast of a complex, Owens won't be needed for athletics offices any longer.

Does anyone know of any long-term, legitimate (not speculation) plans for Owens to be torn down, maybe for end zone stands? I would hope not. I'd rather lose the grassy hill to new seats than the clear view of Howard's Knob.

[appfan2008]

i have no idea what owens will be used for other than locker rooms... i am pretty sure that they have not announced any plans with it at this time...

[appfan2008]

wow those pictures sure are looking awesome... i cant wait to get up there and see all the work for myself...


also... on pictures from the go asu site of practice it looked like the seats were gold or at least the steps were... can any confirm that or what it looks like?

[KiddBrewer]

yea, the steps are gold i believe.

[asknoquarter21]

i have no idea what owens will be used for other than locker rooms... i am pretty sure that they have not announced any plans with it at this time...

The next expansion/adjustments I want is to get rid of the track.

I was reading how BYU did it, they dug down and rebuilt the field itself and added seats down to the new field level.

It would be nice if the fans could be right on the action like that.

[appfan2008]

The next expansion/adjustments I want is to get rid of the track.

I was reading how BYU did it, they dug down and rebuilt the field itself and added seats down to the new field level.

It would be nice if the fans could be right on the action like that.

many many other schools have done that as well... Ohio State, Texas, etc. just to name a couple off the top of my head

would love to see that as well but i just dont see it happening any time soon... main reason is where would you put the track?

[BarefootApp]

btw, you can see a live webcam of the new stadium at www.booneweb.com/webcam. It often has a close-up of the field from high on Howard's Knob, and sometimes a larger view of the whole valley/ campus. just in case anybody wants to check it out.

[furman94]

Thanks!

[IndianaAppMan]

The next expansion/adjustments I want is to get rid of the track.

I was reading how BYU did it, they dug down and rebuilt the field itself and added seats down to the new field level.

It would be nice if the fans could be right on the action like that.

Yeah, that's been discussed ad nauseum on this site. Don't get a certain bison fan from the mpls started on that.


many many other schools have done that as well... Ohio State, Texas, etc. just to name a couple off the top of my head

would love to see that as well but i just dont see it happening any time soon... main reason is where would you put the track?

Exactly. A lot of people whose campuses are on flat or gently rolling terrain don't seem to understand how difficult it is for ASU to grow. We can't just knock down freaking mountains. Taking out the track is a perfectly logical idea, but there has to be somewhere for a new track to go for the SoCon champs. Could it go between the new indoor facility and the new tennis courts? Probably not; besides, I think Cobb would eventually like that to be a new parking deck to replace the lost spots from where the new baseball stadium is.

[furman94]

Ya'll could eventually one day be in an structural pickle with all that sprawl and growth!

[IndianaAppMan]

Ya'll could eventually one day be in an structural pickle with all that sprawl and growth!

Boone's already on the brink of a water shortage because the infrastructure hasn't kept up with the development at App and especially the increasing number of retirees' homes scattered all over the county. Next time there's a severe drought, Boone will be in serious trouble.

I really hope the legislature doesn't force App to increase enrollment any more than it has. 15,000 is big enough. Where would all these new students go? I don't want new buildings on ASU's greenspace--that's part of what makes ASU great.

Furman won't ever have to worry about that. There at 2500 and won't ever have to add anybody unless they choose to do so, and they've got land galore on which to add buildings if they wanted.

[lizrdgizrd]

Ya'll could eventually one day be in an structural pickle with all that sprawl and growth!
The answer is going to end up being to put parking decks on the lower levels of the buildings and building up.

[asknoquarter21]

I think there is a little room up there around where the baseball stadium is....they need to make that more accessible anyway

[tarmac]

On the water issue, it's a good thing APP has it's own reservoir which is actually larger then the city reservoir.

[IndianaAppMan]

I think there is a little room up there around where the baseball stadium is....they need to make that more accessible anyway
supposedly ASU would like Bodenheimer to connect with Poplar Grove or some other road to make a direct access from 105. the DOT isn't too eager to do so though, since their budget is in trouble.

Were you talking about new parking or a location for a track?

On the water issue, it's a good think APP has it's own reservoir which is actually larger then the city reservoir. Oh yeah, you're right. I totally forgot about that. xoopsx I should know since I researched Boone's planning info for a paper.

[T-Dog]

For the track debate, I said this on MMB, but since Watauga HS is moving next year, howabout ASU buy the land (since the tree-hugging hippies that run the town of Boone won't let anyone else buy it) and convert their stadium into a T&F complex. It's half a mile from campus, the bus goes by there and there's tons of parking. plus it already has the amenities for the events so there is little cost in that. After demolishing the HS, build something there to help with the growth (classrooms, apartments, something) and you have a first class track and field facility for a first class program.

And with soccer getting it's own FieldTurf field this year, put Field Hockey at the old ASU soccer stadium at State Farm (after converting it from grass to FieldTurf) and then you can take off all the soccer/field hockey lines off KBS and get rid of the track, dig down (assuming there is nothing down there xwhistlex ) and everyone should be happy. xnodx

If you got a better idea, lemme know cause I don't see any other way you can find space for a T&F complex in Boone without digging into a mountain.

[appfan2008]

For the track debate, I said this on MMB, but since Watauga HS is moving next year, howabout ASU buy the land (since the tree-hugging hippies that run the town of Boone won't let anyone else buy it) and convert their stadium into a T&F complex. It's half a mile from campus, the bus goes by there and there's tons of parking. plus it already has the amenities for the events so there is little cost in that. After demolishing the HS, build something there to help with the growth (classrooms, apartments, something) and you have a first class track and field facility for a first class program.

And with soccer getting it's own FieldTurf field this year, put Field Hockey at the old ASU soccer stadium at State Farm (after converting it from grass to FieldTurf) and then you can take off all the soccer/field hockey lines off KBS and get rid of the track, dig down (assuming there is nothing down there xwhistlex ) and everyone should be happy. xnodx

If you got a better idea, lemme know cause I don't see any other way you can find space for a T&F complex in Boone without digging into a mountain.

never thought about taking over whs but that does seem like a good idea... only problem is I believe that the town is asking for 30 something million dollars... and with town/university relations never good, i doubt they would come down on that number...

[furman94]

YIKES! 30 Mil?

[asknoquarter21]

30 Mil.....umm

I guess when there is nowhere else to expand land gets expensive...

[IndianaAppMan]

30 Mil.....umm

I guess when there is nowhere else to expand land gets expensive...

That's why most of my professors (who of course were VERY well-educated) couldn't afford to live in Boone. Most commuted from Ashe, Wilkes, Caldwell, or Avery County. The others lived in remote areas within the county.

Affordable housing has been an issue in Boone forever.

I really like the idea of the track at the high school. It was a smart idea. xthumbsupx Unfortunately, because of costs, KBS is likely to keep the track for the foreseeable future.

[asknoquarter21]

Thats a shame...it would be nice to be on top of the team like some of the other big stadiums....we could make it sooo loud.

[appfan2008]

Thats a shame...it would be nice to be on top of the team like some of the other big stadiums....we could make it sooo loud.

we already do!

[asknoquarter21]

we already do!

true....I guess I mean sooo loudER

[neersnbeers]

The old video board has been removed to make way for the new "wide screen" one!!xthumbsupx

[CSUBUCDAD]

enough talk, more pics please.........

[asucraig33]

enough talk, more pics please.........

I'd love to help you out, but I'm on vacation until the 21st. Someone else step up!

[AppStFan76]

enough talk, more pics please.........

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29400088@N06/sets/72157606622767108/show/with/2745473347/

These were posted on MMB this morning hope this sustains your craving!!

[AppStFan76]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29369538@N02/show/

Here's another off of MMB!!

[asucraig33]

Awesome AppStFan76. Those look sweeeeeeet! :)

[ronpayne]

The old video board has been removed to make way for the new "wide screen" one!!xthumbsupx

Lol - I remember when they put that "old video board" in, and started running commercials :-) ::sigh:: the good ole days

[furman94]

Wow.... Those look awesome! I am envious! Oh, and feel free to ship the old board to Furman! We can paint it purple and stick it in the endzone!

[ASUG8]

Great pics! I can't wait to pee indoors!

[IndianaAppMan]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29369538@N02/show/

Here's another off of MMB!!

'Scuse me while I while the drool from my mouth...

My goodness. I graduated from App four years ago, and the campus has changed so much that my visit last week makes it seem like I've been gone for 20 years!

GO APPS!!!

[BeauFoster]

I spoke with one of the masonry foremen today, while snooping around, and got some good information. He's working 2 shifts a day, 7 days a week, on a 4 on/4 off cycle. His crew is putting up block on the new building behind the west stands currently, and have the first level almost complete (keep in mind that only 2/3 of the building is being worked on right now - they will start on the final 1/3 as soon as all steel is up and they can move the crane). Several guys were working away on the second floor, and were making visible progress. They were also hanging the steel for the press area of the building while I was there, I'm sure I looked like a little kid just watching the crane carry all that steel into place. I imagine that they will complete that task this weekend, judging from how quick it was going while I was there.

[T-Dog]

never thought about taking over whs but that does seem like a good idea... only problem is I believe that the town is asking for 30 something million dollars... and with town/university relations never good, i doubt they would come down on that number...

The town has turned away potential investors because they jacked up the prices under the guise of "being eco-friendly" or something stupid like that (not saying being eco-friendly is stupid, but it doesn't cost that much to be eco-friendly and the town is notorious for this crap).

They might sell it to ASU eventually because no one else will buy it with all the red tape around it.

And BTW, I think the huge asking price is because of the pricetag that will cost the town for the new high school and they think that's the best way to solve it quickly.

[ASUMountaineer]

Can't wait for FanFest, but that is just a fix to get through the end of the month...

[ericsaid]

Touche.

[WCU LawCat]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29369538@N02/show/

Here's another off of MMB!!

Looks like they have a ton of work to do. They better hustle up!

[ericsaid]

I would hate to have to wake up in Cullowhee. In fact i'd rather not go to college and work at a mcdonalds flipping hamburgers than go to college at Cullowhee, or maybe they have a program for that?xeyebrowx xpeacex

I had to say that because that picture reminds me of how much I hate the dew.xrolleyesx

I was up there a week ago and the sidewalks were all torn up, anyone have any idea when that will be replaced since they only have a week to do it?

[WCU LawCat]

Sidewalks torn up where? Western or Boone? I know they have been doing some mods to the stadium area etc but I'm sure it will be ship shape for Wagners first game if you are talking about WCU. There are other parts of campus where major construction is going on.

[IndianaAppMan]

I would hate to have to wake up in Cullowhee. In fact i'd rather not go to college and work at a mcdonalds flipping hamburgers than go to college at Cullowhee, or maybe they have a program for that?xeyebrowx xpeacex

I had to say that because that picture reminds me of how much I hate the dew.xrolleyesx

I was up there a week ago and the sidewalks were all torn up, anyone have any idea when that will be replaced since they only have a week to do it?

ericsaid,

this is not the smack board. besides if you were cut loose from mom and dad and could only work at mcdonalds for minimum wage, and your only way out was western, you'd be the dumbest guy in the world not to take that chance.

and as for criticizing western for having construction, it makes me wonder if you ever visited App from 2000-2005. the campus was constantly under construction (it still is), including sidewalks getting torn up, Hardin Street being widened, and the steam system being redone everyone. Students who are at App now get to enjoy the benefits of all the stuff that were contstruction eyesores when I was there. But that doesn't mean I hated waking up in Boone. I loved it!

If Western's under construction, THAT'S CALLED PROGRESS!

[IndianaAppMan]

Looks like they have a ton of work to do. They better hustle up!

They'll get it done. Those guys are working their tails off. xnodx

[KiddBrewer]

yea i think theyll get it done in time, as many man hours as they are putting in.

[The Moody1]

Looks like they have a ton of work to do. They better hustle up!

You do know that the new field house/press box/luxury suites are not scheduled for completion until '09, right.

[proasu89]

I would hate to have to wake up in Cullowhee. In fact i'd rather not go to college and work at a mcdonalds flipping hamburgers than go to college at Cullowhee, or maybe they have a program for that?xeyebrowx xpeacex

I had to say that because that picture reminds me of how much I hate the dew.xrolleyesx

I was up there a week ago and the sidewalks were all torn up, anyone have any idea when that will be replaced since they only have a week to do it?

Take that to the Smack Board please. xrulesx

[ericsaid]

Sidewalks torn up where? Western or Boone? I know they have been doing some mods to the stadium area etc but I'm sure it will be ship shape for Wagners first game if you are talking about WCU. There are other parts of campus where major construction is going on.


Boone, the sidewalks to the seats are pretty dug out for pipes but it looks like it'll take a while to get it all back together.

No smack intended on that thread about WCU, was mainly a used as a metaphor for how bad I wouldn't want to be concealed in the tiny corner or Cullowhee. I've been there and it's nice but sorry if that offended anyone.xoopsx

[ASU]

Not an hour goes by on this site before there is another App thread started...

Considering that App State has about one billion fans, that is not so many threads then.
Coke "taught the world to sing".
App State "inspired the world to Do the impossible dream......beat the unbeatable foe, etc. etcetra.

[uofmman1122]

ericsaid,

this is not the smack board. besides if you were cut loose from mom and dad and could only work at mcdonalds for minimum wage, and your only way out was western, you'd be the dumbest guy in the world not to take that chance.

and as for criticizing western for having construction, it makes me wonder if you ever visited App from 2000-2005. the campus was constantly under construction (it still is), including sidewalks getting torn up, Hardin Street being widened, and the steam system being redone everyone. Students who are at App now get to enjoy the benefits of all the stuff that were contstruction eyesores when I was there. But that doesn't mean I hated waking up in Boone. I loved it!

If Western's under construction, THAT'S CALLED PROGRESS!That's about how the Montana campus has been in my two years so far. Between building the Journalism building, building another building right next to my dorm last year, and tearing up about every other parking lot, and now the Stadium Construction we had our fair share of construction. *****ty thing about the stadium construction is that it only allowed one entrance in and out of campus that was right in front of my dorm. It was hell trying to go anywhere from 4-6 p.m.

I'd go back and do it all again, though, if I could! xthumbsupx

[ericsaid]

ericsaid,

this is not the smack board. besides if you were cut loose from mom and dad and could only work at mcdonalds for minimum wage, and your only way out was western, you'd be the dumbest guy in the world not to take that chance.

and as for criticizing western for having construction, it makes me wonder if you ever visited App from 2000-2005. the campus was constantly under construction (it still is), including sidewalks getting torn up, Hardin Street being widened, and the steam system being redone everyone. Students who are at App now get to enjoy the benefits of all the stuff that were contstruction eyesores when I was there. But that doesn't mean I hated waking up in Boone. I loved it!

If Western's under construction, THAT'S CALLED PROGRESS!

I think i've been going up to App since 1999? and every since I started going up the mountain there hasn't been a day where there hasn't been a construction site in Boone or the ride up. Boone is a construction site in itself right now which makes terrible commuting. I was about to go up the mountain the other day, and there was traffic stopped about a mile or two away from the foot of the mountain. Being a two lane road all the way to Blowing Rock around 8-10 miles roughly going from around 1,000 ft above sea level to 3,000 or more thats a long slow ride. Just would be nice to get up the mountain once in 20 minutes without having to go at 2 a.m.xwhistlex

Should be much faster after their done though. From the foot of the mountain up, everything is a construction site. Trying to expand for the increased commuting up to App. They actually had to start buying out hotels to use for Dorms.xsmhx

[Grizalltheway]

That's about how the Montana campus has been in my two years so far. Between building the Journalism building, building another building right next to my dorm last year, and tearing up about every other parking lot, and now the Stadium Construction we had our fair share of construction. *****ty thing about the stadium construction is that it only allowed one entrance in and out of campus that was right in front of my dorm. It was hell trying to go anywhere from 4-6 p.m.

I'd go back and do it all again, though, if I could! xthumbsupx

I wasn't there this spring, are they almost done with the steam tunnel thing?

[tarmac]

hwy 321 is closed Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2 pm. Expect delays other days through week. Weekends the road will not be closed in regards for tourists and APP sports events.

[APPStrongNC]

2001 - 2004 here.
I cannot recall a single day (minus game day, weekends and other holidays) that the campus or a surrounding area was not under construction. Back in 2001 they had only begun to start the 321 project.
Love the progression cause it loves you...
BTW have not been up 321 since 04 (come up 221 to 105) so I look forward to seeing the changes come 9/6/08 as we head up the mountain around 6am to start the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[appfan2008]

the pictures a few pages back (which is the purpose for this thread) were amazing... i especially love the behind the scenes look at the constructions...

thanks to who ever took those... cant wait for more!

[AppGrad06]

Someone did some extreme construction site trespassing to get that one set, and it payed off. awesome pics!

[biggie]

I know cabinets were going into the concessions areas today. Still seems like a lot to get done in about 25 days.

[appfan2008]

I know cabinets were going into the concessions areas today. Still seems like a lot to get done in about 25 days.

it makes you wonder what was going on about 5 or 6 months ago when we were all wodering what was taking so long and why nothing was changing...

[IndianaAppMan]

it makes you wonder what was going on about 5 or 6 months ago when we were all wodering what was taking so long and why nothing was changing...

I'm no construction expert, but I'm sure there was a lot of preliminary work to do before steel, brick, and interior work could be done. They didn't announce the new concourse and new deck until late December. Surely they had to find a contractor first, then get make sure all the design gets done, electrical lines, pipes, cable lines, telephone gets put in place safely (and we know that utility companies are known sometimes for delays). They contractor might have been working on gathering enough employees for a project that large. This is all speculation, but it's my best guess for why there were delays.xtwocentsx

[appfan2008]

I'm no construction expert, but I'm sure there was a lot of preliminary work to do before steel, brick, and interior work could be done. They didn't announce the new concourse and new deck until late December. Surely they had to find a contractor first, then get make sure all the design gets done, electrical lines, pipes, cable lines, telephone gets put in place safely (and we know that utility companies are known sometimes for delays). They contractor might have been working on gathering enough employees for a project that large. This is all speculation, but it's my best guess for why there were delays.xtwocentsx

no doubt all that had to happen...

[BeauFoster]

I'm no construction expert, but I'm sure there was a lot of preliminary work to do before steel, brick, and interior work could be done. They didn't announce the new concourse and new deck until late December. Surely they had to find a contractor first, then get make sure all the design gets done, electrical lines, pipes, cable lines, telephone gets put in place safely (and we know that utility companies are known sometimes for delays). They contractor might have been working on gathering enough employees for a project that large. This is all speculation, but it's my best guess for why there were delays.xtwocentsx

Don't forget the biggest hangup of them all...the state of North Carolina. They had to approve everything several times before bids could even be called for. It's a wonder that we can even get a tree planted on campus, much less a major stadium renovation!

[biggie]

Anyone seen the walk way from West Gate up to the West Stands lately? When I was up there 2 weekends ago (Aug 2nd) it was still a big trench all the way up. Wondered if they have started to fill that in yet? Figured they would have to have that part complete before fanfest this weekend.

[BeauFoster]

Anyone seen the walk way from West Gate up to the West Stands lately? When I was up there 2 weekends ago (Aug 2nd) it was still a big trench all the way up. Wondered if they have started to fill that in yet? Figured they would have to have that part complete before fanfest this weekend.

They were installing the steam pipe this weekend. The whole thing was uncovered and they were putting the fittings on Saturday morning. They should have been able to finish it yesterday or today. As for having it complete by FanFest, they could always funnel people onto the track and up into the stands that way. It's not ideal, but it could be a worst-case scenario. Judging from what I saw this weekend, if there isn't anything else to put in the trench, they should have no trouble finishing within the week.

[ericsaid]

no doubt all that had to happen...

I'm guessing they had the contractor all ready and set up before they made the final decision.

[ericsaid]

2001 - 2004 here.
I cannot recall a single day (minus game day, weekends and other holidays) that the campus or a surrounding area was not under construction. Back in 2001 they had only begun to start the 321 project.
Love the progression cause it loves you...
BTW have not been up 321 since 04 (come up 221 to 105) so I look forward to seeing the changes come 9/6/08 as we head up the mountain around 6am to start the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They took out about a 75 ft by 200 ft chunk of mountain out so you didn't have to go around 3 extra curves. Then they filled in a gorge thing on the insde of the next turn so the highway could keep going straight. If you have a heart condition, have someone else drive and blindfold yourself because the ride up the mountain is 110% different then it was 4 years ago.

[Appinator]

They were installing the steam pipe this weekend. The whole thing was uncovered and they were putting the fittings on Saturday morning. They should have been able to finish it yesterday or today. As for having it complete by FanFest, they could always funnel people onto the track and up into the stands that way. It's not ideal, but it could be a worst-case scenario. Judging from what I saw this weekend, if there isn't anything else to put in the trench, they should have no trouble finishing within the week.

From what I read online, that will be what happens. Fans will not be allowed near any of the steal work on the West side, and the East side deck will not be 100% complete either. All fans will access both sides of the stands from the track and make their way to their seats that way. I don't blame them at all for this, as we still really have three weeks to go from Fan Fest to have the place general public ready.

[MountainMan]

From what I read online, that will be what happens. Fans will not be allowed near any of the steal work on the West side, and the East side deck will not be 100% complete either. All fans will access both sides of the stands from the track and make their way to their seats that way. I don't blame them at all for this, as we still really have three weeks to go from Fan Fest to have the place general public ready.

According to David on one of the "around the mountain" segments last week the east side deck is on schedule for completion by fan fest.

[Appinator]

According to David on one of the "around the mountain" segments last week the east side deck is on schedule for completion by fan fest.

I had thought that too, but then I read this:

http://highcountrypress.com/weekly/2008/08-07-08/asu_football_fan_fest.htm


Construction of an upper east side seating deck is not expected to be complete in time for Fan Fest, Stevens said. In addition, construction on the west side of the stadium will bar any access to the area underneath the west side stands—fans will only be able to access the stands from the track. The Athletics Department has yet to determine which side the fans will sit on during the Fan Fest scrimmage.

[GreatAppSt]

I can't wait to see this in person, probably Nov-(Dec xprayx)

[IndianaAppMan]

I can't wait to see this in person, probably Nov-(Dec xprayx)

You'll love it. The pictures absolutely do not do it justice, although I of course appreciate those who have posted the updates. You can easily see the towering new complex from the bookstore. The east side stands stick out almost to Stadium Drive. It really feels like a big-time college football stadium when you're inside. Cannot imagine what game days will be like when everything's finished

For that matter, if you haven't been to Boone in a few years, you'll be blown away by the fantastic improvements all over campus.

[furman94]

I haven't been since that fateful afternoon in Boone in 05... I'm hoping this trip will end better! We just had our Fan Fest "Pump Up the Purple" yesterday, when's yours? (3 weeks? Isn't that kickoff?)

[Appinator]

I haven't been since that fateful afternoon in Boone in 05... I'm hoping this trip will end better! We just had our Fan Fest "Pump Up the Purple" yesterday, when's yours? (3 weeks? Isn't that kickoff?)

Fan Fest is this weekend, and three weeks from that day will be our first home game.

[SideLine Shooter]

Fan Fest is this weekend, and three weeks from that day will be our first home game.

What is the schedule for Fan Fest? Does anybody know?

[uofmman1122]

I wasn't there this spring, are they almost done with the steam tunnel thing?Being in Billings, I have no idea.

[appfan2008]

What is the schedule for Fan Fest? Does anybody know?

they just posted the schedule on goasu... the event starts at 4 with the intrasquad scrimmage at 6

[APPStrongNC]

They took out about a 75 ft by 200 ft chunk of mountain out so you didn't have to go around 3 extra curves. Then they filled in a gorge thing on the insde of the next turn so the highway could keep going straight. If you have a heart condition, have someone else drive and blindfold yourself because the ride up the mountain is 110% different then it was 4 years ago.

AWESOME MAN. I look forward to making that drive in the early morning of 9/6/08. Been meaning to take that route but, my wife like the 221 drive and it 221 is only 15 mins from my house down in rutherford.
Thanks for the update man. I do not have a heart condition, so I guess I will be fine :)

[Appinator]

http://picasaweb.google.com/yikaspiral/KBSProgress20080811

Great set of new pictures from yesterday which were posted by someone on the MMB. Looks like they are close to having all of the steel up on 2/3 of the structure and will be moving the crane soon to start on the other 1/3. They also have a couple pictures there that show the scoreboard totally removed and ready for the new one, it's going to be big.

[Appguy]

I dont think I can get over how odd/expensive those wheelchair ramps look...can't they just have seats in the lower deck if they cant walk?

[andy7171]

Is this supposed to be finished by the start of the season?

[Appinator]

Is this supposed to be finished by the start of the season?

The new stands are, but not the press box area. That is slated for 09

[biggie]

The new stands are, but not the press box area. That is slated for 09

Looks like the new press box area could be ready by middle of the season if they can keep this pace. But I'm sure the winter will slow them down quite a bit.

[SoCon48]

It's a loooong ways from being able to be finished by mid-season.

[appfan2008]

I dont think I can get over how odd/expensive those wheelchair ramps look...can't they just have seats in the lower deck if they cant walk?

I dont want to be rude/mean but I sort of agree... or at least just have one and not on both ends!

[AppStsGr8]

Typically, building codes now require handicap accessible features in ALL of an upgraded building / facility. It's "demeaning" for someone who is wheelchair bound not to have access to any seating area in the stadium. The builders / owners have no real choice in the matter since the ADA codes specify exactly how all the accessible features are to be implemented. For example, every inch of elevation requires one linear foot of handicapped accessible ramp. Build an upper deck and you can either start the ramp at Justice or make a ton of switchbacks.

[AppGirl]

I can't wait to get up there and see it in person tomorrow night at Football 101!

[Appguy]

Typically, building codes now require handicap accessible features in ALL of an upgraded building / facility. It's "demeaning" for someone who is wheelchair bound not to have access to any seating area in the stadium. The builders / owners have no real choice in the matter since the ADA codes specify exactly how all the accessible features are to be implemented. For example, every inch of elevation requires one linear foot of handicapped accessible ramp. Build an upper deck and you can either start the ramp at Justice or make a ton of switchbacks.

Yea I figured this was the case.
I just wish theyd have put the switchbacks behind it or something, they almost come out to the field on the at least the scoreboard side which is just rediculous. They may not impead view of the game but it certainly will impead view of the teams entrance to the field and whatnot which I find depressing. at least they might add some shade for the lower "away" section

[BeauFoster]

Yea I figured this was the case.
I just wish theyd have put the switchbacks behind it or something, they almost come out to the field on the at least the scoreboard side which is just rediculous. They may not impead view of the game but it certainly will impead view of the teams entrance to the field and whatnot which I find depressing. at least they might add some shade for the lower "away" section

Once you see it in person, you will notice two things. One, the ramps really don't look bad. In fact, they won't be all that noticeable once the game starts.

Second, once you walk behind the new deck, you will see that there is absolutely no room on either side for them. Due to the size of the deck and the location of the bathrooms and the turn-around toward the north end of the deck, placement of a ramp would be impossible. We're stuck with what we've got, and I'm extremely excited about all of it! xthumbsupx

[ericsaid]

Handicap accessible everything has been around since the 80's or 90's. Eihter Clinton or Reagan signed a bill forcing every public place to have handicap access.

[BeauFoster]

Handicap accessible everything has been around since the 80's or 90's. Eihter Clinton or Reagan signed a bill forcing every public place to have handicap access.

This answers most questions...

http://www.ada.gov/stadium.pdf

[MSUBear42]

Handicap accessible everything has been around since the 80's or 90's. Eihter Clinton or Reagan signed a bill forcing every public place to have handicap access.
In Missouri, we have to have eual number of restrooms for men and women as well... well "toilet fixtures" to be exact.
xsmhx xsmhx

[ericsaid]

This answers most questions...

http://www.ada.gov/stadium.pdf

Yeah the americans with disabilities acts i'm pretty sure was passed during Clintons time in the white house, so it's really not that big of a deal. They don't look that bad IMO and I would love to walk up one.xrolleyesx xrotatehx

[BeauFoster]

In Missouri, we have to have eual number of restrooms for men and women as well... well "toilet fixtures" to be exact.
xsmhx xsmhx

Silly women seem to want everything...


xlolx xlolx xlolx

[appfan2008]

This answers most questions...

http://www.ada.gov/stadium.pdf

very interesting... there sure are a lot codes and such involved

[Mountaineer]

http://picasaweb.google.com/yikaspiral/KBSProgress20080811

Great set of new pictures from yesterday which were posted by someone on the MMB. Looks like they are close to having all of the steel up on 2/3 of the structure and will be moving the crane soon to start on the other 1/3. They also have a couple pictures there that show the scoreboard totally removed and ready for the new one, it's going to be big.

I took those. xthumbsupx

Apologies for not getting in closer, but the team was practicing and with all the construction going on I didn't want to get bitched at. xlolx

[appfan2008]

bump...

more pictures from people in boone please...

[appfan2008]

this is current webcam picture of the stadium

[asucraig33]

BUMP

AND SOME PICS!!!

[asucraig33]

A few more...

[asucraig33]

Sorry for the quality of the pics, I didn't expect to get out of work early but I still managed some okay ones. :)