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Post by szshaps87 on Jan 14, 2011 3:01:50 GMT -8
www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jan/13/sdsu-taking-michigan-bank-hoke/"Additionally, the plan says SDSU wants to replace its grass practice field with a synthetic surface at an estimated cost of $2 million. Other items cited in the plan include adding lights to illuminate the practice field and Sports Deck at a projected cost of $1.5 million. Improvements to the Qualcomm Stadium locker room, football coaches’ offices and recruiting lounges are a “priority,” the plan said." Why do the aztec have to pay to fix any part of qualcomm...i can understand if they paid part of it. Unless SDSU is certain to continuing playing there for the near future, and take over the land and make it an on site stadium
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Post by bill456 on Jan 14, 2011 5:04:57 GMT -8
Because it's Aztec Warrior Stadium.....or can we call it that since Hoke is gone. City not going to do it(money), Chargers don't use some of those facilities anymore, and for recruiting. Does sucks that State gets stuck with the bill. Sounds like those were some of the issues Hoke pointed out before he went to "recruit" up in the OC.
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Jan 14, 2011 5:19:16 GMT -8
The Qualcomm upgrades are aimed at recruiting. The Fuskies have The Don James Center at Fusky Stadium where they entertain recruits during visits. SDSU needs to catch up a bit!
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Post by monty on Jan 14, 2011 5:35:26 GMT -8
do we want second rate facilities at HOME games? The city is belly up and so we need to foot the bill. In my mind, physical upgrades are the biggest thing - practice field,locker room and training.
Here's my question - are they going to put the field turf where the grass/dirt field is now? Are they going to exclusively use that or are they going to have a field turf and a grass field to use? Seems like you'd want one of each since you play on grass at home.
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Post by Fred Noonan on Jan 14, 2011 7:09:14 GMT -8
Nice catch. I missed the locker room implication on my first read through. It makes sense if you figure it will take a minimum of 10 years for the Chargers to leave and the city to be in position to execute any plan for Aztec Warrior stadium. So the cost of improvement will have a reasonable amortization period. I wonder if any of the proposed work is related to facility inadequacy or failure to maintain which would lead to an issue with the City over the right to offset some of the cost against rent. Or, on the other hand is it all upgrade? The Fred Noonan School of Navigation.  |
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Post by seagull on Jan 14, 2011 10:02:43 GMT -8
The last two seasons, the Aztecs rarely practiced on their artificial turf practice field. All of their work was on the grass field.
I think the article has it wrong. We may want to take out the artificial field and replace it with grass. No?
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Post by untitled on Jan 14, 2011 10:12:44 GMT -8
If we fix up the Q can we have our burning spear planting back?
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Post by fmichigan on Jan 14, 2011 10:14:11 GMT -8
If we fix up the Q can we have our burning spear planting back? That is the next tradition they need to bring back. |
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Post by Pssst13 on Jan 14, 2011 10:16:39 GMT -8
www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jan/13/sdsu-taking-michigan-bank-hoke/"Additionally, the plan says SDSU wants to replace its grass practice field with a synthetic surface at an estimated cost of $2 million. Other items cited in the plan include adding lights to illuminate the practice field and Sports Deck at a projected cost of $1.5 million. Improvements to the Qualcomm Stadium locker room, football coaches’ offices and [glow=red,2,300] recruiting lounges[/glow] are a “priority,” the plan said." Why do the aztec have to pay to fix any part of qualcomm...i can understand if they paid part of it. Unless SDSU is certain to continuing playing there for the near future, and take over the land and make it an on site stadium Because the Chargers do not need to recruit. |
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Post by monty on Jan 14, 2011 11:09:51 GMT -8
The last two seasons, the Aztecs rarely practiced on their artificial turf practice field. All of their work was on the grass field. I think the article has it wrong. We may want to take out the artificial field and replace it with grass. No? those turf fields are horrible and are used by everyone and their mother. Grass wears down and requires mainteance or re-seeding/sodding, and can't be used when it does rain unless you want to destroy it. So I'd imagine for sure they are putting field turf in, but it would be nice if they took over that whole space and put a field turf and grass field |
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Post by aztecalways on Jan 14, 2011 11:17:13 GMT -8
The last two seasons, the Aztecs rarely practiced on their artificial turf practice field. All of their work was on the grass field. I think the article has it wrong. We may want to take out the artificial field and replace it with grass. No? No. Big time programs have a modern turf practice field. The best kind is better than grass because it drains and doesn't get ruts or mud. You won't turn an ankle on it or screw up your knee. |
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Post by 99levi on Jan 14, 2011 11:29:43 GMT -8
Definitely bring the fire spear back. That was amazing to see as a youngster.
I also used to love to see the marching band giving a battle cry as they ran onto the field to take their positions.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 11:36:27 GMT -8
MY crystal Ball is working overtime. It's power made from a bottle of Bushmills.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jan 14, 2011 11:47:44 GMT -8
No. Big time programs have a modern turf practice field. The best kind is better than grass because it drains and doesn't get ruts or mud. You won't turn an ankle on it or screw up your knee.  SDSU has had a field-turf practice field since 2002. Is there a problem with it or with the grass field? www.fieldturf.com/installations/high-profile/san-diego-state-university/The Field is a mess and un-maintained. |
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Post by thomgeno on Jan 14, 2011 11:59:33 GMT -8
The last two seasons, the Aztecs rarely practiced on their artificial turf practice field. All of their work was on the grass field. I think the article has it wrong. We may want to take out the artificial field and replace it with grass. No? No. Big time programs have a modern turf practice field. The best kind is better than grass because it drains and doesn't get ruts or mud. You won't turn an ankle on it or screw up your knee. Not entirely true, you are less likely to turn an ankle or screw up your knee on turf than on grass, but those things can definitely happen on turf. |
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Post by szshaps87 on Jan 14, 2011 13:07:31 GMT -8
i dont reeally have some much of a problem with the aztecs putting money into qualcomm...i was under the impression that they just paid rent to use the facility, and that the only money they got out of it was the ticket sales.
its obvious the chargers will not be playing in qualcomm for at most 3-4 more years, and that is if san diego decides to build a new stadium, if not.then i think after this year they are gone (discussion for another thread)
as long as sdsu keeps winning and starts turning a profit, i would have no problem if the Aztecs did major overhauls to qualcomm
i.e take away the extra seats san diego added for superbowls, to drop the capacity down to a reason 50,000ish
Put a sign that says Aztec Warrior Stadium
Completely update locker rooms and recruiting rooms to be top notch
and a pipe dream- Lower the field about 5 feet in order for there to be no obstructed view (dont think it will ever happen though)
i wouldnt mind if SDSU did major renovations on qualcomm to make it more of a college football stadium, if they have a 10 year plan to build a new stadium, or even a 15 year plan....that way qualcomm can be a little more beautiful
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Post by votecarcetti on Jan 14, 2011 13:20:03 GMT -8
A better idea than earmarking money to improve the Q would be to create an endowed fund for a new stadium contingency plan.
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Post by NTU on Jan 14, 2011 15:27:42 GMT -8
The last two seasons, the Aztecs rarely practiced on their artificial turf practice field. All of their work was on the grass field. I think the article has it wrong. We may want to take out the artificial field and replace it with grass. No? No, they want to replace the current field turf field, as it's gotten old and worn out. The useful life of those fields is generally about 10 years, and it's older than 10 years old. They use that field when it rains. The article also mentioned installing field turf where there is currently grass. It kinda makes sense and it kinda doesn't. But that would explain the $2 million price tag........replacing one field typically runs about $750k. |
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Post by NTU on Jan 14, 2011 15:32:18 GMT -8
A better idea than earmarking money to improve the Q would be to create an endowed fund for a new stadium contingency plan. Trust me.......whatever money they spend on revamping the Aztecs' locker room will be money well spent. Honestly, I don't know how they've been able to get by with it all these years. It's terribly small. There are actually two locker rooms: One for the Aztecs, and the other for the visiting team. But the NFL uses BOTH for visiting teams. I just can't imagine packing 80 players, plus the coaches and the equipment guys in each of those little rooms. It has to be incredibly cramped! |
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Post by Bob Forsythe on Jan 14, 2011 16:31:54 GMT -8
A better idea than earmarking money to improve the Q would be to create an endowed fund for a new stadium contingency plan. Trust me.......whatever money they spend on revamping the Aztecs' locker room will be money well spent. Honestly, I don't know how they've been able to get by with it all these years. It's terribly small. There are actually two locker rooms: One for the Aztecs, and the other for the visiting team. But the NFL uses BOTH for visiting teams. I just can't imagine packing 80 players, plus the coaches and the equipment guys in each of those little rooms. It has to be incredibly cramped! So sayeth our resident Chargers honk. =Bob |
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