Stadium Renovations, Uniform Changes

[rtrn2glory]

I haven't been to campus since last April. How much progress has been made on the new building next to the practice facility?

 

[arrowryan]

Sound system definitely needs an upgrade. Wouldn't be shocked if some of the updates revolve around "theatrics" to enhance the gameday atmosphere. No clue what that would be, its damn near perfect as is, but im also old.

Put that money into preventing so many opposing fans of big programs in. Lol

This is the first thing that came to my mind. It currently sounds like they’re trying to use a handheld JBL speaker.

Maybe use some of that money to hire someone new to increase the “home field advantage”, because the 3rd/4th down music choices, when to recognize a university staff member, etc is all terrible.

 

[DomeFieldAdvantage]

I haven't been to campus since last April. How much progress has been made on the new building next to the practice facility?

Check it out yourself. Lots of cool timelapse and comparison things you can do on these webcams.

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[Synoptico]

Random question. Is there a tunnel to the practice facility from the gug? See the practice videos of off season workouts in the indoor facility and made me curious

 

[dublinirish]

Random question. Is there a tunnel to the practice facility from the gug? See the practice videos of off season workouts in the indoor facility and made me curious

its across the street so no there isnt they cross over Courtney from the gug

 

[Irish5Saint]

I haven't been to campus since last April. How much progress has been made on the new building next to the practice facility?

No, Monk Malloy had it converted to a library

 

[Synoptico]

its across the street so no there isnt they cross over Courtney from the gug

Thanks. Wasn't sure if there was something undertaking he street for inclement weather

 

[Irish#1]

Sound system definitely needs an upgrade. Wouldn't be shocked if some of the updates revolve around "theatrics" to enhance the gameday atmosphere. No clue what that would be, its damn near perfect as is, but im also old.

Put that money into preventing so many opposing fans of big programs in. Lol

This was perfect. No, Greyhammer, I didn't take that picture.

 

[dublinirish]

No, Monk Malloy had it converted to a library

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Lmao why? What could they add $550M of? It’s pretty perfect as is IMO.

They spent $400M+ on Campus Crossroads that finished in 2017.

Bringing the troughs back. Way more efficient. We've had enough of the long lines!

 

[NDPhilly]

Only way I could see a $500M+ renovation would be if they enclosed south endzone as someone else mentioed. Would basically look like Lambeau then before the latest round of renovations in 2013 enclosed the whole thing.

 

[Irish5Saint]

Only way I could see a $500M+ renovation would be if they enclosed south endzone as someone else mentioed. Would basically look like Lambeau then before the latest round of renovations in 2013 enclosed the whole thing.

Would they add another building in the south endzone? That would throw off the road going through campus a bit.

 

[bobbyok1]

Sound system definitely needs an upgrade. Wouldn't be shocked if some of the updates revolve around "theatrics" to enhance the gameday atmosphere. No clue what that would be, its damn near perfect as is, but im also old.

Put that money into preventing so many opposing fans of big programs in. Lol

Yeah, let's invest in finding a way to keep it Irish-centric on game day, no more seas of red (or whatever color opposing fan bases wear)

Not sure how that works, but it seems like money makes everything go round, so let's figure it out lol

 

[bobbyok1]

The "source" who started this conversation

 

[calvegas04]

Condos around the stadium for players and recruits to stay at

 

[pumpdog20]

Only way I could see a $500M+ renovation would be if they enclosed south endzone as someone else mentioed. Would basically look like Lambeau then before the latest round of renovations in 2013 enclosed the whole thing.

I like being able to look over the wall behind my seat and see Touchdown Jesus.

 

[Katzenboyer]

I would assume it would involve a significant upgrade to the video board. The Pats added this monster a few years back as part of a $250M renovation of Gillette Stadium:



Could see ND doing the same, while also enclosing the south end zone.

 

[greyhammer90]

I would assume it would involve a significant upgrade to the video board. The Pats added this monster a few years back as part of a $250M renovation of Gillette Stadium:

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Could see ND doing the same, while also enclosing the south end zone.

 

[NDPhilly]

I would assume it would involve a significant upgrade to the video board. The Pats added this monster a few years back as part of a $250M renovation of Gillette Stadium:

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Could see ND doing the same, while also enclosing the south end zone.

I don't think ND would do something this gaudy, but I could definitely see them increasing the size of the scoreboard and enclosing that side alone. Would help crows noise for sure and allow them to selll more boxes.

 

[Irish5Saint]

I would assume it would involve a significant upgrade to the video board. The Pats added this monster a few years back as part of a $250M renovation of Gillette Stadium:

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Could see ND doing the same, while also enclosing the south end zone.

That would be ugly af

 

[NDBoiler]

Legitimately at a loss of thinking of anything that would cost nearly that much money

In most typical commercial construction that would be true, but keep in mind that most universities build things to last 50+ years. Couple that with the level of finish ND typically applies, what might normally cost $x/SF suddenly becomes $3x+/SF in this situation.

 

[NorthDakota]

Kind of surprising they would rennovate again so soon. While ND still fills out the stadium, we've seen the sellout streak end in the last decade and more and more teams struggle to fill seats. The general feeling I've been told is more people have started to opt out of games so they can watch on their big LCDs in their home theatres.

Costs of attending and watching from home has done a number on attendance at many schools. I think ND is fairly insulated because of its special status in CFB.

 

[TorontoGold]

Bumping this thread. Talked to a retired usher today and was told by him that Notre Dame is planning on announcing that they will be doing about $550 mil worth of renovations on Notre Dame stadium. Unknown why and unknown what exactly they will be changing/upgrading.

He also mentioned that $490 mil of the money that will be used is donor money for the renovations.

Respectfully, a retired usher’s proximity to something that hasn’t been leaked out first would be impossible. The lawyers, accountants, and bankers would be the main leaks for all the soft work to arrange the financing. Plus if it’s donor based the donor’s would like to get their name out or the people working for a foundation would get loose lips.

I sound like an ass but unless that usher has some serious connections that aren’t chirping to others I don’t know if this can be trusted.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Ditch the bleachers and put some real seats in.

 

[sfk324]

I would assume it would involve a significant upgrade to the video board. The Pats added this monster a few years back as part of a $250M renovation of Gillette Stadium:

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Could see ND doing the same, while also enclosing the south end zone.

Gotta keep up with the U of Is of the world.

 

[NDPhilly]

Ditch the bleachers and put some real seats in.

Would nuke our seating capacity

 

[NorthDakota]

Ditch the bleachers and put some real seats in.

That would vastly reduce the capacity i imagine.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

I only care about my own comfort. I don’t enjoy rubbing knees with strangers.

 

[stpeteirish]

I only care about my own comfort. I don’t enjoy rubbing knees with strangers.

Sounds like your living room TV would be perfect

 

[Huntr]

Would nuke our seating capacity

Fewer tickets to sell to opposing fans.