STADIUM: Construction Updates

[UAalum72]

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?

Doesn't seem to need much more on the outside, other than signs. Has the sidewalk lighting been tested? Can't tell what's going on in the suites and concessions.

 

They've scheduled a BBQ and tour for season ticket holders the night before the opening, so they must be confident it'll be ready

[danefan]

Looks like the intro video or some other graphics being tested today:

 

[Clickclack]

What more needs to be done at BoFo? I thought there would be some trees and stuff planted?

[haggyland]

What more needs to be done at BoFo? I thought there would be some trees and stuff planted?

 

Give me a dog statue, and give me "Great Danes" on the scoreboard, and "Home of the Great Danes" on the northern end of the upper level....please.

[UAalum72]

What more needs to be done at BoFo? I thought there would be some trees and stuff planted?

 

Give me a dog statue, and give me "Great Danes" on the scoreboard, and "Home of the Great Danes" on the northern end of the upper level....please.

That and the announcement of the naming rights and the sign of the benefactor

[Eli]

I'm wondering if that'll happen on the 13th when the season ticket holders get the tour.

[haggyland]

Give me a dog statue...

That and the announcement of the naming rights and the sign of the benefactor

 

Should I get excited about the placement of two pieces of lumber at the top of the entrance ramp, or should I temper my expectations?

[Dane96]

I don't know why MANY people are afraid that we won't get a Great Dane Statue or the "HOME OF THE GREAT DANES SIGN". I think both will be in place. Heck, they still have to put the sponsor boards up on the big screen.

[haggyland]

I don't know why MANY people are afraid that we won't get a Great Dane Statue or the "HOME OF THE GREAT DANES SIGN". I think both will be in place. Heck, they still have to put the sponsor boards up on the big screen.

 

For me it comes down to two things:

1) There are seven construction days left, with two of those days being weekend days.

2) I could see some of the more "cosmetic" items getting overlooked.

 

Either way, the 14th should be rocking!

[UA_MA_2000]

Will students be allowed in for free to sit on the grass hill or available seats in the visitors' section? I hope students get free admission.

[danefan]

Will students be allowed in for free to sit on the grass hill or available seats in the visitors' section? I hope students get free admission.

 

The dedicated Student sections are the end zone sections of both the upper and lower deck n the home side. Both end zones. I imagine they will be free.

Edited September 7, 2013 by danefan

[UAalum72]

Yes, the preseason announcement said "Student tickets will remain free to all enrolled UAlbany students, with seating in both the lower and upper levels."

[haggyland]

East-side flags going up today. (I am a bit surprised the U.S. and NYS flags are there, and not in the Northern endzone.)

[Clickclack]

Did they ever sell the naming rights?

[Michigan_Dane]

Naming rights rejected. Will start over.

 

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