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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #30 on: May 30, 2012, 08:55:54 PM »
There is a huge difference between a stadium and a field. There is no stadium mentioned in the articles I read.

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #31 on: May 31, 2012, 10:09:28 AM »
Has anyone been able to confirm the addition of the track?

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2012, 04:17:22 PM »
It doesn't sound like they plan on an outdoor track.  That would take alot of land and it would seem to me you'd have to commit to the Outdoor track first to make sure you have the room for the smaller facilities.  The total square footage for just the track and the infield of said track would be right around 120,000 sq feet.  which is just 5000 square feet less than the watts.  Then if they want to do it right with stands and locker rooms etc.  you probably should tack on another 20-50k sq feet for that.  ALOT of land, your not gonna fit that in after the fact. 
This will be completely off topic but I've heard rumblings from some associated with athletics and and from the articles I've read, and again i may be completely off base, but i get the feeling the Administration and others high up feel as if these facilities are some sort of gift to the teams and a triumph of athletics administration.  It seems to me that these things and much more are necessary to take things to the level I'm sure everyone wants them to be.  To be grateful is one thing, but to continually act as if no one could imagine YSU attaining such things is laughable to a program that strives to be division I, and may be the reason its struggling.

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2012, 09:52:24 AM »
Anyone know if they have started this project yet?

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #34 on: August 13, 2012, 12:38:05 PM »
Scalzo article and artist rendering in Sunday's Vindicator.  Supposed to be ready during 13-14 school year.  Anyone know if there are any other renderings of these facilites on YSU's site?

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #35 on: August 13, 2012, 01:53:27 PM »
I was pleased to see that the drawings included that outdoor track around the soccer field.  Elpenguin had suggested months ago that that would be the case.  The plan looks very impressive.  Strollo did mention in that article that construction might come in stages as funding becomes available.  For example, lighting and permanent seating might not be part of the original installation.  My guess is that a portion of the "blood game" money each year will be assigned to this venture.  This is going to look really good, eventually.

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #36 on: August 13, 2012, 10:07:44 PM »
Disappointed to hear that the video board for Beeghly Center is on hold for now.... We NEED that

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #37 on: September 06, 2012, 02:48:30 PM »
I am pleased to report that, at long last, the bulldozers are starting to level the terrain across from Fifth Avenue. 

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #38 on: September 06, 2012, 08:46:59 PM »
Good to hear.  Have to check it out Saturday.

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #39 on: September 06, 2012, 09:27:12 PM »
I'm in Tampa.  I believe the penguins play USF this winter.
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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #40 on: September 10, 2012, 03:40:48 PM »
Great to hear!! Should be great to see once completed. Long overdue

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #41 on: September 10, 2012, 04:36:10 PM »
Does this mean that ugly red house has finally been torn down?
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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #42 on: September 10, 2012, 07:01:23 PM »
All the houses on Grant, Scott, and Custer east of Ford are gone.  As are the few that were on the east side of Ford itself.

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #43 on: September 10, 2012, 08:26:33 PM »
Does this mean that ugly red house has finally been torn down?

Yes, everything is cleared out

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Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer
« Reply #44 on: September 10, 2012, 08:41:22 PM »
Great news!  I can't wait to see.  I'm sure this is a huge improvement over what it used to look like.
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