I apologize in advance for not knowing this. I keep hearing people including Schloss talking about constructing starting this summer. Is the plan to renovate and expand Blue Bell, or are they planning on building a completely new stadium. I'm assuming it's just a renovation and expansion.

Adding on and improving what's there. Might see a homerun porch in the outfield.

That would great. Has there been any plans released to look at?

If you search the boards you can find the renderings others have posted in the past. Additions and upgrades, not a rebuild.

RespectTheDecision said:

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Adding on and improving what's there. Might see a homerun porch in the outfield.

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I don't think rebuild has been ruled out has it?

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I don't think rebuild has been ruled out has it?

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At least not publicly, it hasn't.

The TMF has engaged a firm to conduct an extensive survey with current season ticket holders and potential future season ticket holders as to the demand for tickets if a renovation of Olsen is approved. It is my understanding that firm has already been retained and the process should kick off very soon.

If the results come back favorable, then groundbreaking would take place after the '25 season.

Farmer1906 said:

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Players upgrades first. We're behind in the arms race.

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Terrible take

DrDrgac said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Players upgrades first. We're behind in the arms race.

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Terrible take

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Care to expound? Go look at Okie St, Arkansas, Lsu, WF, etc. They have an edge in their indoor, practice, and general player facilities. Ours are not bad. Not at all. But there is a real gap.

Farmer1906 said:

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Schloss made it sound like he wanted shovels in the ground after this season when he spoke after the TU game

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It is possible he is referring to shovels in the ground for some player portions of the renovation this summer with the major Olsen Field part renovation not starting until the following as they finalize more details on that. That seems more feasible to me at this point than the stadium renovation starting this summer.

StinkyPinky said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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DrDrgac said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Players upgrades first. We're behind in the arms race.

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Terrible take

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Care to expound? Go look at Okie St, Arkansas, Lsu, WF, etc. They have an edge in their indoor, practice, and general player facilities. Ours are not bad. Not at all. But there is a real gap.

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I'm going to assume he interpreted your comment as needing to upgrade the quality of our players, not player facilities. That was my take on first read. But I agree with you, take care of the players first.

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Oh... I guess I can see that.

While I want the most talented players, we have plenty of high-level talent. Enough to win it all.

Player FACILITY upgrades first.

I don't literally want new arms just the 'weapons' to train and recruit them.







Even BC

Didn't someone say on here a while ago that the building where the coaches have offices leaks when it rains? Also, I believe it has been decided that a new stadium somewhere else is off the table so upgrades to Olsen are our only option.

I imagine they are doing some renovations to the "Behind-the-scenes" parts of Olsen this year that benefit the players and coaching staff while they fund-raise for stadium upgrades in the future.

nereus said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Schloss made it sound like he wanted shovels in the ground after this season when he spoke after the TU game

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It is possible he is referring to shoves in the ground for some player portions of the renovation this summer with the major Olsen Field part renovation not starting until the following as they finalize more details on that. That seems more feasible to me at this point than the stadium renovation starting this summer.

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Here is the clip I was referring to in case anyone wanted to hear.



~4.30

• Timetable is as soon as possible
• I was hoping to get shovels in the ground this summer
• Have (had) a meeting on it Wednesday
• University has been great / hitting all our checkmarks
• JUST HAVE TO RAISE THE MONEY

AggieBaseball06 said:

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Didn't someone say on here a while ago that the building where the coaches have offices leaks when it rains? Also, I believe it has been decided that a new stadium somewhere else is off the table so upgrades to Olsen are our only option.

I imagine they are doing some renovations to the "Behind-the-scenes" parts of Olsen this year that benefit the players and coaching staff while they fund-raise for stadium upgrades in the future.

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I am pretty sure Schloss confirmed what you said. He followed it up with something like, we're limited on space / footprint but we can always build up.

That's what he said in January as well

Thanks. That's probably what I am thinking of.

I think the photos in your post are just better versions of the earlier concept, and were just presented as sort of a place holder. I believe that the plans have evolved a good deal since then.

That's fantastic to hear.

Those plans probably get go big enough from a pure #s standpoint.

More seats in the grandstands would be nice but they botched the previous renovation so there isn't much room to add anything.

They changed it to have levels so it's not just a hill.

Lupton (TCU)


Thomas Sewell (Bama)



But I am hoping they're going in the newest version. I am sure some on here have seen if they want to comment.

Will there be a lazy river ?

I hope they will give major consideration to improving some logistical issues on the 2nd level if they move forward with a renovation instead of a new stadium. For example, row 1 of the 2nd level is a blocked view for a lot of the game as ingress/egress is the walkway between row 1 and the pipe railing. Those first-row seats on the 2nd level should be primo (particularly in the current chairback sections 205-207). The pipe railing creates a needless sightline inhibitor. They should be replaced with glass/plex similar to the zone club areas on row 1 of Kyle.

If there is a way to get a club option for those section 205-207 that should be looked at. Maybe reduce the number of seats in those sections and add width and padding, etc., to create an upper donor level for the best seats on the 2nd level. I've had seats in those sections for going on 20 years and it always amazed me how cheap they were compared to first level seating. Until Schloss came those sections didn't even require a donation. I made a donation every year on top of the ticket price, but seems like a lot of lost potential revenue. Great place to watch the game and certainly an area people would now pay for some premium amenities. Not sure how much, or if any of those suggestions are possible, but those are my thoughts.

Upper deck could be extended all the way down 1st base line, keeping some type of GA seating/playground underneath, and would add a bunch of seats.