Any word on Bluebell renovations? Taking a quick glance around and seeing significant enhancements or completely new stadiums at OK ST, OU, AR, K ST etc.
and the money people gave this year will be spent, yet how many rolled over to next year, which means the revenue next year will be even worse for the AD.twk said:
We're looking at around a 30% budget reduction this year due to Covid. There will probably be no facility improvements over the next year or two unless the money comes from donations dedicated to such improvements.
Call the TMF and tell them how much you're willing to kick in. That's the only way capital improvements are going to happen in the short term.Bretttrina said:
Success on the field, in the draft along with facilities drives recruiting. We can't allow others " to catch up" or surpass in facilities investment. Investment and development have to be constant. Even with Covid mpacting budgets.
I think this post came from an alternate realityBretttrina said:
Success on the field, in the draft along with facilities drives recruiting. We can't allow others " to catch up" or surpass in facilities investment. Investment and development have to be constant. Even with Covid mpacting budgets.
But, there is work being done on the next baseball project, I just don't know exactly what stage of work it is currently in. But I'm sure Covid did not help the timeline or budget at all.Quote:
Having gotten to work on several A&M Athletics architectural projects, there is a method to the madness. There is basically a list of hierarchy when it comes to what sports get money and when; you basically have to wait your turn. Blue Bell's renovation was completed in February 2012, so it will take some time for Baseball to move back to the top of the money list.
Think about other sports that have gotten upgrades since 2012 -
West Campus Player Development Center - 2014
Kyle Field Renovation - 2014-2015
Davis Diamond - 2018
E.B. Cushing Stadium - 2019
Davis Player Development Center Nutrition Center - 2019
Natatorium - 2020-2021
Indoor Tennis Facility (with possible Volleyball component) - In Design
So honestly, Basketball probably gets something before Baseball