Gravis said:
This thread is typical NC State always advocating someone else to contribute for improvements.Well no one is going to do it for us, we have to do it ourselves.
I bet there are more than double the alums/fans paying $10/month to read and post on this and other message boards than those that give at least that $10/month to the WPC. Look in the mirror people.
Yes, and build the aquatics center our best athletic program deserves.ecbwolf said:
Build these boys the facilities they deserve!
Maybe, but look at how much has been given in the past 20 years. A ton. My only point is have a plan in place to present to donors so that they believe the athletic department/WPC is serious about building a stadium. I believe we need a new stadium but I don't think people are gonna pony us extra G's when they don't even know where the money is going.Gravis said:
This thread is typical NC State always advocating someone else to contribute for improvements.Well no one is going to do it for us, we have to do it ourselves.
I bet there are more than double the alums/fans paying $10/month to read and post on this and other message boards than those that give at least that $10/month to the WPC. Look in the mirror people.
Easy now....folks in an outhouse were just grateful for somewhere to sit.metcalfmafia said:
Is this the right thread where I complain about the seats being uncomfortable too? I'd donate extra if I get a cushioned seat
This is demonstrably false. Our athletics fundraising is absolutely pathetic for a major public Power 5 university. The fans absolutely haven't given "a ton" in the past 20 years. The Carter-Finley stuff was mostly financed and is still being paid off. The onetime sale of Lifetime seat rights and a leadership gift from Wendell Murphy and the Finley Foundation was the seed money for that enormous project, and the need to pay off that project is one of the main reasons nothing has happened in baseball, probably. Unfortunately, you can only sell off lifetime seating rights once. The Reynolds renovation was done in cooperation with the academic side of the university since Reynolds still houses the ROTC programs. Otherwise, the WPC wouldn't have been able to raise the money to get it done without borrowing even more money.BobbyCox95 said:Maybe, but look at how much has been given in the past 20 years. A ton. My only point is have a plan in place to present to donors so that they believe the athletic department/WPC is serious about building a stadium. I believe we need a new stadium but I don't think people are gonna pony us extra G's when they don't even know where the money is going.Gravis said:
This thread is typical NC State always advocating someone else to contribute for improvements.Well no one is going to do it for us, we have to do it ourselves.
I bet there are more than double the alums/fans paying $10/month to read and post on this and other message boards than those that give at least that $10/month to the WPC. Look in the mirror people.
EvansWearsRed said:
We just need a better stadium not bigger, something that has unique features, creates an atmosphere and makes people come out to the park (general and students). And obviously mostly needed is the training amenities that allows you to bring in the recruits.
I can get behind this. I just think #buildthestadium rolls off the tongue better than #improvethestadiumPack31 said:EvansWearsRed said:
We just need a better stadium not bigger, something that has unique features, creates an atmosphere and makes people come out to the park (general and students). And obviously mostly needed is the training amenities that allows you to bring in the recruits.
Agree with this 100%
Something that sets us apart and creates a better atmosphere. Not anything so big we will never fill on an early non conference series.
wolfeatram said:
Avent deserves naming rights. Made regionals 19/24 seasons. 5 Supers and 2 CWS appearances. Tonight sealed his status as the all-time goat.
I agree. I am almost happier for Coach than I am for the players and our fans. I think he has done a great job hiring assistants and working with limited funds. He seems to have a great attitude and represents our university very well. I can't wait to hear his post game interview as the head coach of a CWS champ.FourOaksWolf said:wolfeatram said:
Avent deserves naming rights. Made regionals 19/24 seasons. 5 Supers and 2 CWS appearances. Tonight sealed his status as the all-time goat.
For as much grief as many State fans have given Avent, that is a good job. Given the shape of facilities, he's done well.
I quit buying season tix after the WP club pulled a fast one on me some years back, but were that notwithstanding, something as simple as stress-free and guaranteed parking would attract me to C-F.Pack31 said:EvansWearsRed said:
We just need a better stadium not bigger, something that has unique features, creates an atmosphere and makes people come out to the park (general and students). And obviously mostly needed is the training amenities that allows you to bring in the recruits.
Agree with this 100%
Something that sets us apart and creates a better atmosphere. Not anything so big we will never fill on an early non conference series.
he is a great dude for surePackFansXL said:I agree. I am almost happier for Coach than I am for the players and our fans. I think he has done a great job hiring assistants and working with limited funds. He seems to have a great attitude and represents our university very well. I can't wait to hear his post game interview as the head coach of a CWS champ.FourOaksWolf said:wolfeatram said:
Avent deserves naming rights. Made regionals 19/24 seasons. 5 Supers and 2 CWS appearances. Tonight sealed his status as the all-time goat.
For as much grief as many State fans have given Avent, that is a good job. Given the shape of facilities, he's done well.
I've heard similar, that money was raised for a new stadium but the school wanted to control who was getting it...I even hinted at this on Twitter and Debbie responded saying it was not accurate. I trust the person I spoke with as they are involved where it counts.Francis said:
One certain IPS member (will not mention his name) told me that money was in hand for new stadium or Doak improvements, but withheld funding because they didn't like AD Debbie Yow. Well, if that was true, what are they now waiting for? Debbie is gone!
Money was raised for a new stadium or a new Doak?BP Cox said:I've heard similar, that money was raised for a new stadium but the school wanted to control who was getting it...I even hinted at this on Twitter and Debbie responded saying it was not accurate. I trust the person I spoke with as they are involved where it counts.Francis said:
One certain IPS member (will not mention his name) told me that money was in hand for new stadium or Doak improvements, but withheld funding because they didn't like AD Debbie Yow. Well, if that was true, what are they now waiting for? Debbie is gone!
To back up what Gravis mentioned, we had seen the emails confirming that Boo has something in place for improvements to Doak. I'm sure some will say you can only dress a pig long enough before you start to remember it's a pig. Will be interesting to see what is in store.
If we can tailgate out there while watching the Pack game, sign me up for 5-10 season tickets.Gravis said:
Stadium improvement plans for Doak will be released sooner rather than later. Think weeks, not months.
Get your checkbooks ready & put your $$$ where your mouth is.
If Avent wins the CWS I expect the money I donate to go to having a statue of him commissioned in front of the new stadiumGravis said:
Stadium improvement plans for Doak will be released sooner rather than later. Think weeks, not months.
Get your checkbooks ready & put your $$$ where your mouth is.
Gravis said:
^^ Just my opionion, but IF there is to be a solution to add more parking, it will as a multi level deck. No one has told be that, but its the only thing that makes sense.
Not the best for tailgating. Available land is obviously the problem.
^ Personally I never equate winning with my giving level. Don't get me wrong, I want to win BADLY.......but our players and coaches deserve the best we can give them. I figure I'm in the minority on that.
) so I understand the limited space, which is unfortunate."metcalfmafia said:
Also, if you don't have a "Hog Pen" or a student terrace of some kind, you're doing it wrong. Those are key to getting students to come to the games...make it a social/tailgate event and let them bring in their own coolers.
The big boys do it.
Glad to see we are smart enough to strike (ask?) while the iron is hot.Gravis said:
Stadium improvement plans for Doak will be released sooner rather than later. Think weeks, not months.
Get your checkbooks ready & put your $$$ where your mouth is.
Then they don't care about getting the students to games (consistently). It's the only way.patsports7 said:
Agree with this, but I have never felt that our administration supports the party atmosphere for students (especially on campus). It would be awesome though.metcalfmafia said:
Also, if you don't have a "Hog Pen" or a student terrace of some kind, you're doing it wrong. Those are key to getting students to come to the games...make it a social/tailgate event and let them bring in their own coolers.
The big boys do it.
