McNeese Weight Room Nearly Complete

[DG Cowboy]

Hope we get some strong boys to face those Big Sky lines.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/1/BB_0701115103.aspx

xthumbsupx

[slostang]

Impressive. I am jealous.

[TexasTerror]

Hmm... someone either did not do their research before they made such a statement... or the McNeese facility instead of being over 8000, may push 9000?

McNEESE


“It's over 8,000 square feet,” he added, noting that it is the largest among schools in the Southland Conference and could be the largest among members in the FCS.

SAM HOUSTON STATE

Sam Houston State's 11,000-square foot Ron Randleman Strength and Fitness Center opened in the fall of 2006.

One of the finest intercollegiate strength and fitness centers in the Southwest, the facility consists of coaches' offices, men's and women's dressing rooms, and a 9,000 square foot area for weights. The center is used by all 16 Bearkat intercollegiate athletic teams.

[eiu1999]

Looks good.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Very nice.

[DG Cowboy]

They must have thought Sam had already gone WAC.

:>)

[msupokes1]

[QUOTE=TexasTerror;1639313]Hmm... someone either did not do their research before they made such a statement... or the McNeese facility instead of being over 8000, may push 9000?

/QUOTE]


If I am reading correctly on the Sam Houston State facility, the total facility is 11,000 of which 9,000 is the weight room. That only leaves 2,000 square feet for "coaches offices and men's and women's dressing rooms." That seems kinda small to fit all of that.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

If I am reading correctly on the Sam Houston State facility, the total facility is 11,000 of which 9,000 is the weight room. That only leaves 2,000 square feet for "coaches offices and men's and women's dressing rooms." That seems kinda small to fit all of that.

They are very small people.

[SF State Gaters]

Hmm... someone either did not do their research before they made such a statement... or the McNeese facility instead of being over 8000, may push 9000?

It's over 9000!! (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/its-over-9000#.ThT9IGFNi_4)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMHTK15Pik

[TexasTerror]

If I am reading correctly on the Sam Houston State facility, the total facility is 11,000 of which 9,000 is the weight room. That only leaves 2,000 square feet for "coaches offices and men's and women's dressing rooms." That seems kinda small to fit all of that.

The SHSU Strength and Conditioning complex is adjacent to the Field House, which includes locker facilities for football and a few other sports - in addition to office space. So... is the McNeese facility the biggest in the SLC? Does not seem that way, but glad that there are schools in the SLC anteing up for facilities.

[McNeese72]

I don't care who has the biggest. I've been inside the room during construction and have seen the drawings of what it will look like completed with all the weight stations installed. It will be impressive.

Can't wait for the July 30th tour.

Doc

[BEAR]

xthumbsupx That looks great Cowboys. Maybe next year I'll get to make the trip down there to check it out!

I'm not sure on the dimensions of UCA's new weight facility (due for completion this fall) but looking at the pictures below, the indoor field facility is probably 60+ yards long and it looks like the new weight facility may be 15 yards wide..not sure. With my math that makes the new facility (remember this is UCA math xlolx) 8100 sq. feet. My numbers may be waaaay off but i'm just using the visual in the pics) I'm sure not all of that is weight lifting area, but a vast improvement for the teams anyway. xlolx

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270973_10150250667212321_644122320_7942911_2519892 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261889_10150250672472321_644122320_7942947_2197188 _n.jpg

[McNeese72]

Schematic of McNeese weight room:

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0000.png

Doc

[McNeese72]

More McNeese weightroom drawings:

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0005.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0006.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0007.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0008.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0009.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0010.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0011.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0012.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0013.jpg

Doc

[StorminASU]

It's over 8,000 square feet,” he added, noting that it is the largest among schools in the Southland Conference and could be the largest among members in the FCS.

I just checked an App's new one is 9,000 sq. feet as well.
http://www.playattherock.com/asu-athletics-complex.php

[3rd Coast Tiger]

Very nice McNeese!

[DG Cowboy]

UCABear, that looks great!!!!

Thanks, Doc for the realistic drawings. What we are getting is exciting to see.

Certainly, App has earned a fine facility, StorminASU. Looking forward to our home-and-home with you and the Griz.

[StorminASU]

Certainly, App has earned a fine facility, StorminASU. Looking forward to our home-and-home with you and the Griz.

Yeah I wasn't trying to knock your new one, didn't mean to imply that.
I'm so pumped about the home and home series, these three schools were able to work out. Can't wait for it to start! Nice weight room too!

[DG Cowboy]

Yeah I wasn't trying to knock your new one, didn't mean to imply that.
I'm so pumped about the home and home series, these three schools were able to work out. Can't wait for it to start! Nice weight room too!

I certainly didn't take your comment as a knock in any way. You have a lot to be proud of in Boone.

[BEAR]

More McNeese weightroom drawings:

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt44/McNeeseSports/10628-0005.jpg

Doc

I love the fact that the TVs on the wall can reflect in the carpeting (bottom right hand side)! I know it gets hot in LC, but don't go and make your weight room floor out of ice! xlolx

[DG Cowboy]

I know it gets hot in LC, but don't go and make your weight room floor out of ice!

Ice has zero chance of survival in LC, even with a Yeti!

[Grizzaholic]

That looks like it will be a real nice addition to your facilities. Congrats on the upgrade McNeese.

[McNeese72]

Weight room has the weights in it.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/images/2011/7/9/rp_primary_weightroomupdate.jpg

Story on weight room (http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/9/FB_0709112749.aspx)

Doc

[BEAR]

Looking great Cowboys! I can see the SLC improving geatly in the playoffs with improved facilities!



Weight room has the weights in it.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/images/2011/7/9/rp_primary_weightroomupdate.jpg

Story on weight room (http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/9/FB_0709112749.aspx)

Doc

[GAD]

Weight room has the weights in it.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/images/2011/7/9/rp_primary_weightroomupdate.jpg

Story on weight room (http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/9/FB_0709112749.aspx)

Doc
NICE!

[msusig]

Now we just need to knock down those dorms out front.

[AppMan]

I just checked an App's new one is 9,000 sq. feet as well.
http://www.playattherock.com/asu-athletics-complex.php

Technically it's 8500 sf. Hope they were smart enough to put the facility on the ground floor!

[eiu1999]

Weight room has the weights in it.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/images/2011/7/9/rp_primary_weightroomupdate.jpg

Story on weight room (http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/9/FB_0709112749.aspx)

Doc

Very, very cool. And lucky.

[McNeese75]

Technically it's 8500 sf. Hope they were smart enough to put the facility on the ground floor!

I toured it today and yes, it is on the ground floor.

[McNeese72]

I toured it today and yes, it is on the ground floor.

Hmmm! I'll be in town Friday for a early Dr's appointment. I need to go by there with my camera and find Zeb. Maybe with a little arm twisting, he'll let me go in and take a few pictures. ;)


Doc

[McNeese75]

Hmmm! I'll be in town Friday for a early Dr's appointment. I need to go by there with my camera and find Zeb. Maybe with a little arm twisting, he'll let me go in and take a few pictures. ;)


Doc

It will be worth your time to go by :)

[Cat79]

Weight room has the weights in it.

http://www.mcneesesports.com/images/2011/7/9/rp_primary_weightroomupdate.jpg

Story on weight room (http://www.mcneesesports.com/news/2011/7/9/FB_0709112749.aspx)

Doc

Doc

You have a nice looking facility.

Congrats!!

[McNeese72]

Doc

You have a nice looking facility.

Congrats!!

Thanks! Can't wait for the new Fieldhouse tour for season ticket holders on July 30th. I think I'll go over there tomorrow with my camera and see if they will let me in. ;)


Doc

[McNeese72]

Below is a video of just some of the new FieldHouse that is almost completed. Doesn't show all the meeting rooms, administrative offices, the student academic area, etc. Mostly the ticket office, some of the weight room, some of the locker room, some of the equipment room, Coach Viator's office, and the club seating area ont the second floor overlooking the field.



http://youtu.be/wmyolMrZhcw

Doc

[McTailGator]

WOW!

I'm getting a bit nervous about the outside of it being totally ready by the home opener.

Might have to go without the landscaping for the first home game.

I hope the new iron gates and fencing will be up and ready.

[slostang]

Awesome. My hope is some day Cal Poly can have something as nice as that. Right now it aint even close.

[McNeese72]

WOW!

I'm getting a bit nervous about the outside of it being totally ready by the home opener.

Might have to go without the landscaping for the first home game.

I hope the new iron gates and fencing will be up and ready.

Last Friday, when I went by, they were working on the gate areas. If I remember right they were woking on the big columns that will hold the iron fencing and gates up.

Doc

[eiu1999]

Again, very impressive. My wife was drooling over it.