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You might want to skip this one, S22.
You might want to skip this one, S22.
Update on Stadium Renovations
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Anyone hear as to completion date ? Last I recall is that it was on schedule for September 10th completion....seven weeks and two days from now.
They might be putting the final light fixture in about an hour before kickoff, but it'll be done by the home opener on Sept.10.
There's not a chance in the world that's 'finished' before Sept 10th. A structure like that, at red iron, done in 50 days?! Give me a break.
It may look fairly nice and they will have fans in it for games, but they'll be finishing stuff and doing punchlists for months.
It may look fairly nice and they will have fans in it for games, but they'll be finishing stuff and doing punchlists for months.
From the article above: "All fan areas are on schedule to be complete for the home opener vs. ULM on Sept. 10. "
Translation: it'll look good for the TV cameras, but don't go peeking in any doors.
Translation: it'll look good for the TV cameras, but don't go peeking in any doors.
After September 17 (Ohio State), OU does not play at home until October 15 (KSU), so that's four weeks for construction, then a road trip to Texas Tech on October 22, so that's two more weeks for construction.
Aside from the players' and coaches' facilities, which will be done in 2017, I would think the renovation of the stadium could be completed by OU's October 29 game vs Kansas or by its November 12th game vs Baylor.
Aside from the players' and coaches' facilities, which will be done in 2017, I would think the renovation of the stadium could be completed by OU's October 29 game vs Kansas or by its November 12th game vs Baylor.
As far as heat goes, before renovations, the stadium heat was endothermic. With the south end now bowled in, it will now be exothermic.
Yep, freakin hot too.
No, in all candor I couldn't consider attending a game before well into October.
That's just me though.
Until OU plays Army at West Point in 2020 (if I'm still living)....my preference is to watch from home with a refrigerator and toilet nearby, replays and in a 72 degree environment. Plus I can swear like a sailor if the game goes south on me....then watch a movie.Yep, freakin hot too.
No, in all candor I couldn't consider attending a game before well into October.
That's just me though.
You'll be 71 and still above ground.
Besides, old Sooner fans never die, we just fade away.
You're right LTS.
This isn't the 1930s, like when they built the Empire State building in 54 days...
Oh no!
Now everything's slowed down with the insipid child labor laws, the galling trappings of everything being 'up to code'.
Not to mention all of the stifling, anal retentive safety regs, just so no one gets killed!
Geez, it's a miracle anything gets finished at all.
(to be clear, this is intended to be a humorous parody, hope it was taken in that spirit)
According to those in charge from OUAD and the contractor, all areas that will be fan accessible during games will be finished to include seating, suites, restrooms, and concessions. The player and coaches facilities will not be done until Feb 2017. The grand south entrance and plaza will not be open for Sept 10th.
I meet with the folks in charge and tour the construction regularly.
They called me the other day while I was asleep and left a message. The guy said he wanted to talk OU Football with me. What he meant was he wants me to donate more money. After the last home game I attended about 3 yrs ago they still owe me money for not removing 2 people in our season ticket seats. No MORE MONEY from me. I would call them back and remind them of what happened but you know what? They will still not care. Oh well Boomer Sooner but without a donation ;-)
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