STADIUM: Construction Updates

[madDOG]

Saw the marching band practicing today on the rugby field. Looked to be about 25 musicians, eight flag-wavers, and five others marching separately - maybe a color guard. Hope more show up once the dorms open.

 

So @ 40 total...seems like a decent amount to me. How many are in an average squad?

[UAalum72]

Saw the marching band practicing today on the rugby field. Looked to be about 25 musicians, eight flag-wavers, and five others marching separately - maybe a color guard. Hope more show up once the dorms open.

 

So @ 40 total...seems like a decent amount to me. How many are in an average squad?

The Pep Band has had 25-30. I think my high school band had 45 musicians. CCSU has grown from 40 a few years ago to 115 now. I wouldn't want much less than 35 for an outdoor stadium, unless they get some wireless mikes to hook into the sound system.

 

Other schools in our league take it more seriously. Delaware has a total of over 300. James Madison may be the largest in the country with 497(!). We'll just have to work our way up to that.

Edited August 21, 2013 by UAalum72

[UAalum72]

Last March Kevin said they were planning to proceed if they got 50. Let's hope so.

[madDOG]

I hope so too. 30 or 40 is better than zero.

 

Had no idea jmu and delaware had pep bands that large. Insane!

[UAalum72]

Right on cue, Jennifer Gish writes that the Band will have UAlbany tooting its own horn.

 

Kevin confirms we'll have at least fifty musicians plus color guard, and except that uniforms haven't arrived yet, it's 'going almost surprisingly well'.

[MRSGDG]

Right on cue, Jennifer Gish writes that the Band will have UAlbany tooting its own horn.

 

Kevin confirms we'll have at least fifty musicians plus color guard, and except that uniforms haven't arrived yet, it's 'going almost surprisingly well'.

 

Cool!

[Dane Pound]

Some video of the marching band up there also.

 

People will probably be in their seats more in the new stadium than they were at University Field. People tended to retreat in the PE Building at halftime there. This will be a whole new experience.

[haggyland]

Right on cue, Jennifer Gish writes that the Band will have UAlbany tooting its own horn.

 

Kevin confirms we'll have at least fifty musicians plus color guard, and except that uniforms haven't arrived yet, it's 'going almost surprisingly well'.

 

Sounds like a pretty good incoming class. Do you know if they plan on red-shirting any of the new kids, or will they be playing a lot of the true freshmen?

[UAalum72]

[sounds like a pretty good incoming class. Do you know if they plan on red-shirting any of the new kids, or will they be playing a lot of the true freshmen?

Since freshmen make rookie mistakes, maybe we'll bring in some jucos until we get established.

[Dane Pound]

Drove on to campus from the Western Ave entrance yesterday. It's the first time I've come that way since the stadium has gone up. It's an awesome first view of campus. Damn!

[UAalum72]

Still working on the main staircase, but over it is the first signage I've seen - looks to be the same font as that on SEFCU arena

[Eli]

Good pic to use as a reference. Don't know how many of you have been there at night, but the top of the tower glows in a variety of colors. I was riding my sport bike around the 'loop' after class on Tuesday night and noticed it. Pretty nice addition at night.

[UA_MA_2000]

Any updates on the construction of the track and field? Projected completion date?

[UAalum72]

Any updates on the construction of the track and field? Projected completion date?

Pouring sidewalks near the road, but otherwise not much to see but crushed stone

 

 

Stairs are in (but maybe need finishing) at what's labeled the 'South Tower Entrance'.

 

[madDOG]

For those that get to see the progress first hand, does it looks like this thing will be finished 100% by opening day in 2-weeks?