DWR Stadium Expansion

[GoHogzzGo]

Sorry I haven't kept up. Will this be completed this year?

Yup supposed to be done before game 1. Can't wait.

[bphi11ips]

Yeah, we better hope that hawk doesn't have a video camera on it somewhere. They better hope we don't have their crew working on the elevators in that new section..

Looks more like a pigeon to me. Homing pigeon?

[AlmaHog2011]

Yup supposed to be done before game 1. Can't wait.

Awesome thank you!

[Cotton]

Cue the "Our Turf looks Crappy on TV" comments in 3....2.....

I mean it does....

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

I mean it does....

No it doesn't, and theres nothing wrong with the font on our jerseys. People just have to have something to complain about 

[Cotton]

No it doesn't, and theres nothing wrong with the font on our jerseys. People just have to have something to complain about 

I haven't complained about the font, even though its not my favorite.

But the turf looks awful on TV. Idk if it's the angle of the lights hitting it or what

[ricepig]

I haven't complained about the font, even though its not my favorite.

But the turf looks awful on TV. Idk if it's the angle of the lights hitting it or what

I think it's the lights, the turf looks fine except for night games, too shiny??

[Inhogswetrust]

So you won't be needing my pond this fall?  Thank goodness; the fish were complaining about the smell last year.

Pool.......pond.

[Inhogswetrust]

I think it's the lights, the turf looks fine except for night games, too shiny??

They are elimating flood lights to save money to pay for the expansion. New requirement.....all fans attending a night game must use their smartphone flashlight to light the field.

[justmakeit2thebcs]

Coach Morris wants speed, turf is faster than grass and allows for more practice inside the stadium.  We will be staying with turf.

[Inhogswetrust]

Coach Morris wants speed, turf is faster than grass and allows for more practice inside the stadium.  We will be staying with turf.

Both teams have to play on the same surface. No advantage either way.

[jgphillips3]

I haven't complained about the font, even though its not my favorite.

But the turf looks awful on TV. Idk if it's the angle of the lights hitting it or what

Well, with the crap that was on display on that field the past few years, that may have something to do with it.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

No it doesn't, and theres nothing wrong with the font on our jerseys. People just have to have something to complain about 

Pretty sure we bitched about the "Changes" that were forced down our throats at the time the ram rod left it's holster. We liked the way things were. Slobbering hog, uniforms, the Hog leaning on the A etc... We didn't need a special font.! The world has too many of them already.
Look... If I get my family all packed up for a vacation and take them to Pine Bluff when we've been going to Lake Catherine every year, and they bitch about it; Who's the A-hole..?

[Cotton]

I think it's the lights, the turf looks fine except for night games, too shiny??

Probably so. I've noticed a few other teams have that trouble too.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

[NoogaHog]

Pretty sure we bitched about the "Changes" that were forced down our throats at the time the ram rod left it's holster. We liked the way things were. Slobbering hog, uniforms, the Hog leaning on the A etc... We didn't need a special font.! The world has too many of them already.
Look... If I get my family all packed up for a vacation and take them to Pine Bluff when we've been going to Lake Catherine every year, and they bitch about it; Who's the A-hole..?

I'm not sure what your point is. This is my hometown. Who wouldn't want to be there?

https://youtu.be/iyMcSHS4oww

[NoogaHog]

Holy cow! Somebody call Jerruh and Sam's kids! Let's pony up for that bad boy! Think of all the Frito Pies and Pepsi's that Twist could sell with the ads running on the field during the game. This was obviously a missed opportunity by our previous AD.

ALL. THE. PETIT. JEAN. MEATS!!!

(BTW, is this a real thing? Because it sounds like something out of a Mike Judge movie)

[Inhogswetrust]

I'm not sure what your point is. This is my hometown. Who wouldn't want to be there?

https://youtu.be/iyMcSHS4oww

Everybody but you.

[NoogaHog]

Everybody but you.

Oh, I was being sarcastic. I don't live there any more. I left town in 1986. I still have family there and visit from time to time, but I have absolutely no urge to go back to live.

It is really sad to see what it has become. The video I linked makes me sick and sad.

[ricepig]

I'm not sure what your point is. This is my hometown. Who wouldn't want to be there?

https://youtu.be/iyMcSHS4oww

Yeah, just ski that little oxbow lake instead of Lake Catherine, after 10 beers you can't tell the difference.

[GuvHog]

Oh, I was being sarcastic. I don't live there any more. I left town in 1986. I still have family there and visit from time to time, but I have absolutely no urge to go back to live.

It is really sad to see what it has become. The video I linked makes me sick and sad.

I live 3 miles west of Pine Bluff. You're right, the downtown area is indeed pretty sad.

[NoogaHog]

I live 3 miles west of Pine Bluff. You're right, the downtown area is indeed pretty sad.

I have lived outside Chattanooga, TN, for about 20 years. I love this area and I am still shocked every time I go back to Pine Bluff at the difference between there and here.

[Inhogswetrust]

Oh, I was being sarcastic. I don't live there any more. I left town in 1986. I still have family there and visit from time to time, but I have absolutely no urge to go back to live.

It is really sad to see what it has become. The video I linked makes me sick and sad.

I figured you were joking. But it was to easy to type my post.

[Inhogswetrust]

I live 3 miles west of Pine Bluff. You're right, the downtown area is indeed pretty sad.

Ummmmm not just downtown.

[NoogaHog]

Ummmmm not just downtown.

Yeah, even what was the nicer parts of town are not so nice anymore.

[FaytownHog]

At one time they were kicking around $15, but as we know, there's inflation. I agree, they are going to sell the others before those.

or maybe only open it up week of the game or something. Someone like me, that's probably all I would ever buy. I'm standing half the game anyway to cheer. Having an affordable ticket would make it worth it to me to stand.

[FaytownHog]

At one time they were kicking around $15, but as we know, there's inflation. I agree, they are going to sell the others before those.

while they're at it, they should make all of the upper deck seats $25 and try to get that place packed out. The people with money will be moving to LL now anyway.

[GoHogzzGo]

while they're at it, they should make all of the upper deck seats $25 and try to get that place packed out. The people with money will be moving to LL now anyway.

Yup yup. Supply and demand. If there isn’t enough demand, lower the price accordingly.

[theFlyingHog]

Yup yup. Supply and demand. If there isn't enough demand, lower the price accordingly.

Hey now, we can't be having smart posts like this in the off season

[ricepig]

Yup yup. Supply and demand. If there isn't enough demand, lower the price accordingly.

They do, didn't you pay attention to the aftermarket last fall? This season will be higher priced, it always is in even years.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Definitely did and hated it.  Didn't surprise me at all though.  Based upon what I've seen on other teams' wide screens, Arkansas' version seems a little amateurish. 

Hopefully they'll get it together.

Dude... It looked fine before the move. The aspect ratio is what he was talking about.

[oldhawg]

Within my lifetime:

The first expansion of Razorback Stadium that I remember was in 1965 when seating capacity was increased from 30,000 to 38,000, essentially from a large high school stadium to a larger high school stadium. 

Stadium size, no lights in the stadium, smaller population of the greater Fayetteville area, and the difficult road system in Northwest Arkansas are some of things that made playing in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock desirable. 

This is not intended to be a stadium debate, but rather a simple comparison of Razorback Stadium prior to the beginning of Frank Broyles's tenure as Coach/Athletic Director, and the palatial structure  that the stadium is today.  Something for Arkansans to be proud of.

[Inhogswetrust]

Within my lifetime:

The first expansion of Razorback Stadium that I remember was in 1965 when seating capacity was increased from 30,000 to 38,000, essentially from a large high school stadium to a larger high school stadium. 

Stadium size, no lights in the stadium, smaller population of the greater Fayetteville area, and the difficult road system in Northwest Arkansas are some of things that made playing in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock desirable.

This is not intended to be a stadium debate, but rather a simple comparison of Razorback Stadium prior to the beginning of Frank Broyles's tenure as Coach/Athletic Director, and the palatial structure  that the stadium is today.  Something for Arkansans to be proud of.

Except in 1965 there weren't many if any high school stadiums across the country that held 30,000. Bryant Denny only held 45,000 until 1966 when they expanded to 60,000.

[oldhawg]

Except in 1965 there weren't many if any high school stadiums across the country that held 30,000. Bryant Denny only held 45,000 until 1966 when they expanded to 60,000.

True.  Guess I was thinking of some current day HS stadiums in Texas.

[ICEman]

Nice update! Time to drop the #Uncommon tag though.

[riccoar]

2/26

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackFB/status/968141576760328193

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

Yeah, even what was the nicer parts of town are not so nice anymore.

I was in a restaurant a couple weeks ago and saw a picture of downtown Pine Bluff from the 70's. Sadly, it looked better then than it does now. It was very shocking to see!

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

Not sure how I missed this, but glass is being put in place on the North side of the stadium. They've already completed quite a bit of it

[Cotton]

Not sure how I missed this, but glass is being put in place on the North side of the stadium. They've already completed quite a bit of it

Glass is a quick install typically, assuming every thing was measured correctly. Glazers can spend 4 weeks on frames and have the glass installed in a day or 2. One of my favorite parts of construction, when they finally get the glass in and go "dry"

[GoHogzzGo]

Not sure how I missed this, but glass is being put in place on the North side of the stadium. They've already completed quite a bit of it

Whoa good catch, very cool. I looked earlier today and missed it.

[twistitup]

Whoa good catch, very cool. I looked earlier today and missed it.

Did you miss the large glass box they installed on the upper Westside?

It will be an aquarium

[robs4516]

Both teams have to play on the same surface. No advantage either way.

Haven't you ever heard of the home "field" advantage? Of course it helps us more than the bad guys.

[FraggleHog]

Other than a couple of days with chances of rain, the next week appears to be set up with great weather. You better believe the crews will be "Full Tilt Boogie" to get the facility in the dry as quickly as possible!

[ricepig]

Looks like the North big screen is being repossessed, that, are they are taking it down to finish covering the support structure.   

[OneLardAlmighty]

Looks like the North big screen is being repossessed, that, are they are taking it down to finish covering the support structure.   

That seems rather inefficient. 

[GoHogzzGo]

Looks like the North big screen is being repossessed, that, are they are taking it down to finish covering the support structure.   

Huh sure does lol. Maybe they rushed it up for use during the season. Now they cant complete portions with the screen sections in the way like you mentioned.

[twistitup]

Looks like the North big screen is being repossessed

JLong's fault

[twistitup]

Other than a couple of days with chances of rain,

Hopefully enough rain to fill the new Aquarium

[ricepig]

JLong's fault

Nah, they probably want to sell the club seats in the NEZ, twice as expensive as the south, so.....if you want to watch a big screen from the south???