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Yep. They fell behind a little more with the winter storm, but the goal is to be "moved" in before the Fall semester starts.
We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
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We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
Ryan Ivey would be pleased to accept your donation to pay for it. I don't disagree with doing it, but the current needs far outweigh any wants.TallTexan said:PurpleOut said:
Yep. They fell behind a little more with the winter storm, but the goal is to be "moved" in before the Fall semester starts.
We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
SFAJack_76 said:Ryan Ivey would be pleased to accept your donation to pay for it. I don't disagree with doing it, but the current needs far outweigh any wants.TallTexan said:PurpleOut said:
Yep. They fell behind a little more with the winter storm, but the goal is to be "moved" in before the Fall semester starts.
We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
If I thought I could tape it out to scale, I'd go paint it for them.
In kind donations are very acceptable.TallTexan said:SFAJack_76 said:Ryan Ivey would be pleased to accept your donation to pay for it. I don't disagree with doing it, but the current needs far outweigh any wants.TallTexan said:PurpleOut said:
Yep. They fell behind a little more with the winter storm, but the goal is to be "moved" in before the Fall semester starts.
We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
If I thought I could tape it out to scale, I'd go paint it for them.
SFAJack_76 said:In kind donations are very acceptable.TallTexan said:SFAJack_76 said:Ryan Ivey would be pleased to accept your donation to pay for it. I don't disagree with doing it, but the current needs far outweigh any wants.TallTexan said:PurpleOut said:
Yep. They fell behind a little more with the winter storm, but the goal is to be "moved" in before the Fall semester starts.
We still need to paint a giant SFA symbol on top of WRJ before they do the drone photos of the new place.
If I thought I could tape it out to scale, I'd go paint it for them.
Ok so what Saturday are we doing this?
I'm in awe....take a bow Ryan Ivey and staff. I personally love the axe handles in the hallway going to the players area. Mercy...very impressive.
What a place to show future recruits.
New facility, in a new conference, with more exposure, watch the recruits pour in now.
New facility, in a new conference, with more exposure, watch the recruits pour in now.
Current target completion date is mid August. At best.
It's been two months since any updates or pictures...any Nac. locals have anything to share?
Not a lot of outside progress since getting all the glass in around the court. I'm assuming that the rain hasn't slowed down all the inside progress since the building is mainly dried in.
Drove by the practice facility today. Looks great. Nice angles. Etc Etc. Etc. But, I still have to ask , is there a plan to improve the "aged" William R Johnson antique looking facade?
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I was pretty sure that was part of the plan, but didn't see it listed anywhere.
Planning on going by tomorrow when I'm in town for the day.
Planning on going by tomorrow when I'm in town for the day.
I heard that things are starting to look really good on the outside of the new facility. Any updates from those that are in the know?
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Haven't been in town in a few weeks, but I've heard it's coming along and looking really nice. I'd assume it will start to go quicker now that we're towards the end. Can't wait to see the final product.
I go by several times a day. They are starting to put decorative wood laminated shutters on the outside. It's looking good, but I still can't imagine an October completion date.
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May not be a "completion date" but more of a "move in" date. I feel like I remember them saying initially that the plan was to get everyone moved in before everything was 100% finished.
A drive by last night.
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Nice, they BETTER be working at night to get this completed. 
I don't think anyone was working, but the lights were on.
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Construction continues on William R. Johnson Coliseum
— The Pine Log (@thepinelog) August 31, 2021
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October 23, is the latest target. I know they want to have a ribbon cutting during homecoming.
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Still on target, but it's going to be close, still have a lot of work to do.
They are hoping to do tours (starting with the highest donors first I believe) during/after Homecoming.
They are hoping to do tours (starting with the highest donors first I believe) during/after Homecoming.
Maybe I can tag along with Ed cause I KNOW he's on the big time donor list!!!PurpleOut said:
Still on target, but it's going to be close, still have a lot of work to do.
They are hoping to do tours (starting with the highest donors first I believe) during/after Homecoming.
jboy93 said:Maybe I can tag along with Ed cause I KNOW he's on the big time donor list!!!PurpleOut said:
Still on target, but it's going to be close, still have a lot of work to do.
They are hoping to do tours (starting with the highest donors first I believe) during/after Homecoming.
I think I'm hovering somewhere near the bottom of the barrel.
Are they still on track to finish by the 23rd and have a ribbon cutting and tours shortly thereafter?
Also, is the entrance to the actual coliseum changing? I hope so because it needs a lot of work!
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It is. The front facade and the overhang will be redone. But this will be a Phase 2 thing, so not sure on the timing.jboy93 said:
Also, is the entrance to the actual coliseum changing? I hope so because it needs a lot of work!
I hope the timing is quick. Bc it sure could use it.PurpleOut said:It is. The front facade and the overhang will be redone. But this will be a Phase 2 thing, so not sure on the timing.jboy93 said:
Also, is the entrance to the actual coliseum changing? I hope so because it needs a lot of work!
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
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wahlwesle said:
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
They've had some of that part done for a while, they have some field turf and a really nice area that all small sports will be able to take advantage of.
PurpleOut said:wahlwesle said:
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
They've had some of that part done for a while, they have some field turf and a really nice area that all small sports will be able to take advantage of.
This will be a nice addition.
What are "small sports"?PurpleOut said:wahlwesle said:
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
They've had some of that part done for a while, they have some field turf and a really nice area that all small sports will be able to take advantage of.
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SFAJack_76 said:What are "small sports"?PurpleOut said:wahlwesle said:
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
They've had some of that part done for a while, they have some field turf and a really nice area that all small sports will be able to take advantage of.
Just meaning small as in the size of their roster (ie not the football team).
I'm still not clear on who the small sports are. Do you mean everyone except football? Soccer has 33 on the roster. Softball has 25. Track and field has 94. Other than football, there are about 325 student athletes.PurpleOut said:SFAJack_76 said:What are "small sports"?PurpleOut said:wahlwesle said:
It looks like they've got exercise equipment in the weight room now.
They've had some of that part done for a while, they have some field turf and a really nice area that all small sports will be able to take advantage of.
Just meaning small as in the size of their roster (ie not the football team).
Ribbon cutting still on for October 29. Meet the Jacks on November 2, and a Chamber Business After Hours event on November 4.
Practice floor won't be finished until late November. The floor finishing process takes about 20 days, and there wasn't enough time to get it done before the scheduled events, so it is being left covered until after November 4.
Aside from the important stuff, there was a rumor going around campus that there is a hair salon in the facility. And, a hair dresser has been hired that will make a salary of $60,000. Reality is there was an unused nook that the players wanted to use for cutting each other's hair. There has been a barber's chair put in there. An absurd example of some of what is going on from the anti-athletics group.
Rain has delayed the track project. The old track has been completely removed. Completion depends on weather.
Practice floor won't be finished until late November. The floor finishing process takes about 20 days, and there wasn't enough time to get it done before the scheduled events, so it is being left covered until after November 4.
Aside from the important stuff, there was a rumor going around campus that there is a hair salon in the facility. And, a hair dresser has been hired that will make a salary of $60,000. Reality is there was an unused nook that the players wanted to use for cutting each other's hair. There has been a barber's chair put in there. An absurd example of some of what is going on from the anti-athletics group.
Rain has delayed the track project. The old track has been completely removed. Completion depends on weather.
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