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Post by FULL_MONTY on Mar 31, 2024 8:57:27 GMT -8
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Post by Den60 on Mar 31, 2024 11:28:44 GMT -8
No! First, the arena needs to be on the main campus as it is easier for most students to go to the games, especially on weekdays. Second, the Innovation District will bring money and status to SDSU - which is important for our future. Third, I have read that Viejas can be expanded to about 15K if we need to. Not sure we need to, however.
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Post by aardvark on Mar 31, 2024 11:38:52 GMT -8
No! First, the arena needs to be on the main campus as it is easier for most students to go to the games, especially on weekdays. Second, the Innovation District will bring money and status to SDSU - which is important for our future. Third, I have read that Viejas can be expanded to about 15K if we need to. Not sure we need to, however. The arena is fine as is. They may eventually add some suites to the building in some way, but expansion to 15k isn't necessary. |
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Post by mactec on Mar 31, 2024 11:45:36 GMT -8
As someone on the wait-list for season tickets, I think that expansion to 15,000 would be great.
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Post by aardvark on Mar 31, 2024 11:45:52 GMT -8
For once, I actually agree with President de la Torre. |
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Post by aztecdan8 on Mar 31, 2024 11:59:36 GMT -8
For once, I actually agree with President de la Torre. I do too. But … do we really trust her? If her position in this article is correctly stated, why did she take the trip to Austin to see UT’s Moody Center? She’s an unelected politician in many way, she certainly talks and acts like one. I don’t trust her. |
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Post by aztech on Mar 31, 2024 12:03:47 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity, doesn't SDSU have to pay to play in Viejas? So before the JAM center was built they had to pay to practice in there as well? It sits on University property, but I assume they don't own it nor the naming rights.
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Post by myownwords on Mar 31, 2024 12:06:11 GMT -8
What will happen is SOOO San Diego:
The city, Midway group and SDSU people will piss and moan and maybe sue, resulting in flotsam, jetsam and other detritis all over Mission Valley and Midway, with one Phoenix rising, Bad Reputations.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Mar 31, 2024 12:11:24 GMT -8
I saw it on Twitter, but the answer for the city may be SDSU West West. Sell the property to State and then connect the parcel to the old town trolley station.
The problem with the arena is that it would compete with Viejas which is already paid off and has access to the largest concert base in the county. College students.
We have gone from State is screaming everyone at the behest of their donors to we need State to have a successful project.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Mar 31, 2024 12:12:05 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity, doesn't SDSU have to pay to play in Viejas? So before the JAM center was built they had to pay to practice in there as well? It sits on University property, but I assume they don't own it nor the naming rights. Correct. |
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Post by AzTex on Mar 31, 2024 12:17:15 GMT -8
What will happen is SOOO San Diego: The city, Midway group and SDSU people will piss and moan and maybe sue, resulting in flotsam, jetsam and other detritis all over Mission Valley and Midway, with one Phoenix rising, Bad Reputations. Which will make the job SDSU did getting the football stadium built so quickly and on budget even more amazing. |
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Post by aardvark on Mar 31, 2024 12:48:53 GMT -8
For once, I actually agree with President de la Torre. I do too. But … do we really trust her? If her position in this article is correctly stated, why did she take the trip to Austin to see UT’s Moody Center? She’s an unelected politician in many way, she certainly talks and acts like one. I don’t trust her. Per Wikipedia, the Moody Center is smaller than Viejas. Perhaps they were looking at the Moody Center to try and get ideas how to install suites in Viejas? |
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Post by aztecfred on Mar 31, 2024 13:50:53 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity, doesn't SDSU have to pay to play in Viejas? So before the JAM center was built they had to pay to practice in there as well? It sits on University property, but I assume they don't own it nor the naming rights. . Believe the student assoc of some sort own Viejas and the ARC. Sports teams have to pay to play. |
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Post by zbt69 on Mar 31, 2024 14:07:32 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity, doesn't SDSU have to pay to play in Viejas? So before the JAM center was built they had to pay to practice in there as well? It sits on University property, but I assume they don't own it nor the naming rights. . Believe the student assoc of some sort own Viejas and the ARC. Sports teams have to pay to play. It's a pretty sweet hart deal if I remember. A feature employee of mine was very instrumental in getting that pasted by the students great work by the students. We would never have seen the changes we have in the men's basketball without that arena. |
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Post by hoobs on Mar 31, 2024 14:51:03 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity, doesn't SDSU have to pay to play in Viejas? So before the JAM center was built they had to pay to practice in there as well? It sits on University property, but I assume they don't own it nor the naming rights. . Believe the student assoc of some sort own Viejas and the ARC. Sports teams have to pay to play. Exactly, all the $$$ stays within the university community (athletics paying the Assoc Students). So for all practical purposes, in the big picture of the overall university, it's free. |
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Post by aztech on Mar 31, 2024 15:20:00 GMT -8
. Believe the student assoc of some sort own Viejas and the ARC. Sports teams have to pay to play. Exactly, all the $$$ stays within the university community (athletics paying the Assoc Students). So for all practical purposes, in the big picture of the overall university, it's free. And yet, part of their tuition goes into athletics. So it's a crazy loop. |
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Post by hoobs on Mar 31, 2024 16:46:56 GMT -8
Exactly, all the $$$ stays within the university community (athletics paying the Assoc Students). So for all practical purposes, in the big picture of the overall university, it's free. And yet, part of their tuition goes into athletics. So it's a crazy loop. Sure, but it all stays in the SDSU community. So all good in my book. Let the accountants sort it out... better than paying a developer. |
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Post by aztecfred on Mar 31, 2024 18:13:09 GMT -8
. Believe the student assoc of some sort own Viejas and the ARC. Sports teams have to pay to play. Exactly, all the $$$ stays within the university community (athletics paying the Assoc Students). So for all practical purposes, in the big picture of the overall university, it's free. I don't think they get a break for being affiliated? Seems it was more than you'ld think. And not sure anyone else in MWC has to pay? |
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Post by azdick on Mar 31, 2024 18:35:23 GMT -8
For once, I actually agree with President de la Torre. I do too. But … do we really trust her? If her position in this article is correctly stated, why did she take the trip to Austin to see UT’s Moody Center? She’s an unelected politician in many way, she certainly talks and acts like one. I don’t trust her. I’m amazed at the venom aimed at the President. Consider all of the successes we have since she was selected. She is a positive force for the school and the community. I have met her and find her impressive and enthusiastic about our athletics progress. We could have ended up with someone not interested in football and basketball programs; instead, we have a committed and enthusiastic supporter of both, and Olympic sports. Live and thrive with it. |
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Post by hoobs on Mar 31, 2024 18:53:13 GMT -8
I do too. But … do we really trust her? If her position in this article is correctly stated, why did she take the trip to Austin to see UT’s Moody Center? She’s an unelected politician in many way, she certainly talks and acts like one. I don’t trust her. I’m amazed at the venom aimed at the President. Consider all of the successes we have since she was selected. She is a positive force for the school and the community. I have met her and find her impressive and enthusiastic about our athletics progress. We could have ended up with someone not interested in football and basketball programs; instead, we have a committed and enthusiastic supporter of both, and Olympic sports. Live and thrive with it. 1,000% yes Remember Elliot Hirshman?!? |
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