I tried to do that, but the check bounced.Wolfer79 said:
How about this?
An anonymous donor donated $60M for @BinghamtonBASE to build a new ballpark. That's incredible.
https://t.co/h4j3d44Q2T
Improvements at Doak Field (04/18/2024 Doak 2.0) $20MM approved by BOG
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People may laugh but this is what it takes. You want a new ballpark, go find this guy/lady.Wolfer79 said:
How about this?
An anonymous donor donated $60M for @BinghamtonBASE to build a new ballpark. That's incredible.
https://t.co/h4j3d44Q2T
Wow...really excited to hear the assessment is officially underway!
Cool to see. Where's the survey?
The survey link came to me directly, perhaps because I am a season ticket holder to baseball...IDK. I don't think it is something I can post on here.King Leary said:
Cool to see. Where's the survey?
I received one too as a season ticket holder.
It was really exciting to fill out. I'm glad they're exploring a ton of options to renovate.
It was really exciting to fill out. I'm glad they're exploring a ton of options to renovate.
I feel like he needs to clear his throat when he talks.
I am a season Ticket holder I didn't get itPakbackr said:The survey link came to me directly, perhaps because I am a season ticket holder to baseball...IDK. I don't think it is something I can post on here.King Leary said:
Cool to see. Where's the survey?
Yep, I got it too.
It was emailed and I assumed it was to season ticket holders
It was emailed and I assumed it was to season ticket holders
The survey was emailed to me also . I am not a season ticket holder .
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I just completed the survey - it is quite comprehensive and covered a lot of possible stadium additions I'd never actually thought about such as premium padded seating sections, private boxes, sunken field level seats, outfield seating with 360 stadium access, terrace tables, suites, and climate controlled membership clubs. In every case that I expressed interest, I was asked if I was willing to pay $XX/per game ticket. The possibility of upper deck sections and covered seating areas was mentioned. No survey questions pertained to player amenities, although I think those would be assumed.
IMHO, the primary focus of this survey is 'we could do a lot of things, but how much are you willing to pay?'
So, for everyone who has said that Doak is a dump and our program deserves better (me included), get your wallets out! But we all knew this, right?
IMHO, the primary focus of this survey is 'we could do a lot of things, but how much are you willing to pay?'
So, for everyone who has said that Doak is a dump and our program deserves better (me included), get your wallets out! But we all knew this, right?
I personally would voluntarily pay more for my season tickets if the stadium was nicer.Pakbackr said:
I just completed the survey - it is quite comprehensive and covered a lot of possible stadium additions I'd never actually thought about such as premium padded seating sections, private boxes, sunken field level seats, outfield seating with 360 stadium access, terrace tables, suites, and climate controlled membership clubs. In every case that I expressed interest, I was asked if I was willing to pay $XX/per game ticket. The possibility of upper deck sections and covered seating areas was mentioned. No survey questions pertained to player amenities, although I think those would be assumed.
IMHO, the primary focus of this survey is 'we could do a lot of things, but how much are you willing to pay?'
So, for everyone who has said that Doak is a dump and our program deserves better (me included), get your wallets out! But we all knew this, right?
My favorite part was the 360 terrace and outfield seating. I just think outfield seating makes a ballpark look cooler. Also covering over the seats is a must.
I would love to see it
In filling it out, my theme was "build the things we need to recruit right now (player amenities), but until Avent or his successor starts bringing home some hardware, I don't think the level of excitement is there for the fanbase to shell out for major fan amenity upgrades". I like the premium seating option approach, but, based on level of attendance I see for all except the ECU and UNC ganes every year, I don't think they are going to get the financial commitments they are looking for. And the only way to expand the fanbase of diehard baseball fans is to win at a level bigger than we are right now.
Just don't see how this notoriously parsimonious and fair weather fanbase is going to support $3000/year luxury boxes and the like when we are averaging, what, 500 people for these midweek games in February?
Just don't see how this notoriously parsimonious and fair weather fanbase is going to support $3000/year luxury boxes and the like when we are averaging, what, 500 people for these midweek games in February?
So not more seats but nicer seats...but not too nice.89_Grad said:
In filling it out, my theme was "build the things we need to recruit right now (player amenities), but until Avent or his successor starts bringing home some hardware, I don't think the level of excitement is there for the fanbase to shell out for major fan amenity upgrades". I like the premium seating option approach, but, based on level of attendance I see for all except the ECU and UNC ganes every year, I don't think they are going to get the financial commitments they are looking for. And the only way to expand the fanbase of diehard baseball fans is to win at a level bigger than we are right now.
Just don't see how this notoriously parsimonious and fair weather fanbase is going to support $3000/year luxury boxes and the like when we are averaging, what, 500 people for these midweek games in February?
Also, anything a player would like.
I can't believe I haven't gotten that email or come with Our season Tickets that is strange
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In filling it out, my theme was "build the things we need to recruit right now (player amenities), but until Avent or his successor starts bringing home some hardware, I don't think the level of excitement is there for the fanbase to shell out for major fan amenity upgrades". I like the premium seating option approach, but, based on level of attendance I see for all except the ECU and UNC ganes every year, I don't think they are going to get the financial commitments they are looking for. And the only way to expand the fanbase of diehard baseball fans is to win at a level bigger than we are right now.
Definitely agree about player amenities but attendance isn't an issue just at State, it's at every school outside of handful of SEC schools. Go look at Florida, Vandy or louisville. Those schools are juggernauts and nobody goes to a game until April. A brand new ballpark will boost attendance for a couple years and should boost recruiting (which has already been boosted the last three years or so) and then it translates into winning and more fan support
I don't think we have an attendance issue. Between cold weather and afternoon weekday start times, getting people in the ball park is always gonna be tough in February...no matter how nice the ball park is. As the weather warms and we have more night games, attendance is going to increase...certainly reaching capacity several times. The challenge as the weather warms becomes the day games and the intense heat with no shade protection. I have had skin cancer before and I cannot and will not sit out in the blazing sun for a Sunday afternoon game ever again. I understand the survey questions and the focus on revenue generating seating options, but give me some shade and I am a happy camper and will be there every Sunday afternoon!
Of course the design challenge is, if you build a huge shady grandstand, everyone freezes their ass off for two thirds of the season. Wonder if there is a way with louvers or baffles to design something that keeps out the May sun, but allows in the February/March sun...Pakbackr said:
I don't think we have an attendance issue. Between cold weather and afternoon weekday start times, getting people in the ball park is always gonna be tough in February...no matter how nice the ball park is. As the weather warms and we have more night games, attendance is going to increase...certainly reaching capacity several times. The challenge as the weather warms becomes the day games and the intense heat with no shade protection. I have had skin cancer before and I cannot and will not sit out in the blazing sun for a Sunday afternoon game ever again. I understand the survey questions and the focus on revenue generating seating options, but give me some shade and I am a happy camper and will be there every Sunday afternoon!
I just found my email to do the survey
Now would be a perfect time to Upgrade The Doak or Build A New Ballpark Just Saying
Honestly, there aren't many things that would make me want to step foot in Arkansas...but this is one of them. Quite impressive facility! I think it has EVERYTHING that was mentioned in the survey sent to us earlier this year as options for Doak upgrades.PackBacker07 said:Wolfer79 said:
Just came here to post this. Incredible.
That is incredible. Very impressive
Now would be a great time to be upgrading the Doak or Building a new ballpark near the golf course farmers market just saying
I was told many years ago that Neuse buffer rules would make siting any kind of stadium on Centennial Campus cost prohibitive. The entire campus is riddled with small streams.JCooke93 said:
Now would be a great time to be upgrading the Doak or Building a new ballpark near the golf course farmers market just saying
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