$2 million from Michigan: Let's use it to start renovations on the West Side!

[ricepig]

Things do cost much more nowadays but IIRC there are or were also issues with the highway designation wasn't there?

Like no room to the west.....does the plans on 4 lanes on Razorback Rd extend to Maple?

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Like no room to the west.....does the plans on 4 lanes on Razorback Rd extend to Maple?

http://m.4029tv.com/news/highway-department-receives-money-to-start-road-project/36805416

http://ar-fayetteville.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5432

[ricepig]

http://m.4029tv.com/news/highway-department-receives-money-to-start-road-project/36805416

http://ar-fayetteville.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5432

Thanks, I knew I had seen it, but of course, I had forgotten, lol.

[Mike Irwin]

A west side improvement project would probably cost as much as the current project. Two million dollars wouldn't cover the planning phase.

Depends on what Long decides. If all he wants to do is cover the exposed steel beams then the project is simple.

If he wants to deal with the narrow infrastructure under the west stands then it will cost a lot more. Any improvements from here on out will likely be about making the game experience better for the fans. If you've ever been on those concourses under the west side during a game you know what I'm referring to.

That part of the stadium is little changed from the 50's. The bathrooms and concessions stands have been improved but trying to move around in that space is annoying and depending on how crowded it is, it can even be a little scary.

Let's put it this way, WMS is better in terms of getting to your seat, getting to the concession stand or restroom and back.

[Inhogswetrust]

Depends on what Long decides. If all he wants to do is cover the exposed steel beams then the project is simple.

If he wants to deal with the narrow infrastructure under the west stands then it will cost a lot more. Any improvements from here on out will likely be about making the game experience better for the fans. If you've ever been on those concourses under the west side during a game you know what I'm referring to.

That part of the stadium is little changed from the 50's. The bathrooms and concessions stands have been improved but trying to move around in that space is annoying and depending on how crowded it is, it can even be a little scary.

Let's put it this way, WMS is better in terms of getting to your seat, getting to the concession stand or restroom and back.

Not in the north end zone it isn't.

[GuvHog]

Depends on what Long decides. If all he wants to do is cover the exposed steel beams then the project is simple.

If he wants to deal with the narrow infrastructure under the west stands then it will cost a lot more. Any improvements from here on out will likely be about making the game experience better for the fans. If you've ever been on those concourses under the west side during a game you know what I'm referring to.

That part of the stadium is little changed from the 50's. The bathrooms and concessions stands have been improved but trying to move around in that space is annoying and depending on how crowded it is, it can even be a little scary.

Let's put it this way, WMS is better in terms of getting to your seat, getting to the concession stand or restroom and back.

The lower level concourse of the west side is actually okay IMHO but the second level concourse is outrageously ridiculous. It's far worse than the concourse at WMS and that's sayin' somethin'. It BADLY needs widening and renovating.

[Mike Irwin]

Not in the north end zone it isn't.

I was referring to the west or home side of both stadiums. The single worst thing about RRS is a lack of space to accommodate fans under the west stands. The concourse under the west side of WMS is noticeably wider. You don't have fans trying to enter or exit the stands running into fans standing in line for concessions. You also don't have people getting pressed up against a waist high metal fence with a 30 foot drop to the ground on the other side.

[Mike Irwin]

The lower level concourse of the west side is actually okay IMHO but the second level concourse is outrageously ridiculous. It's far worse than the concourse at WMS and that's sayin' somethin'. It BADLY needs widening and renovating.

I wouldn't say it's okay. It's not as crowded because fewer people go down there. But it's dark and there's no room for the bowl cases. They stuck 'em there anyway. It feels like a dungeon.

[Inhogswetrust]

I was referring to the west or home side of both stadiums. The single worst thing about RRS is a lack of space to accommodate fans under the west stands. The concourse under the west side of WMS is noticeably wider. You don't have fans trying to enter or exit the stands running into fans standing in line for concessions. You also don't have people getting pressed up against a waist high metal fence with a 30 foot drop to the ground on the other side.

I used to have season tickets on the west side of RRS and it is way too tight underneath. I agree it is the worst aspect of the whole stadium for those that have been all around it.

[ImHogginIt]

The West upperdeck is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing    :razorback:

[Inhogswetrust]

The West upperdeck is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing    :razorback:

I've sat up there. It is a very tight concourse up there as well. Great view though.

[ImHogginIt]

I've sat up there. It is a very tight concourse up there as well. Great view though.

Not near as bad as what's below

[ricepig]

The West upperdeck is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing    :razorback:

Well, it isn't like all 6000 go to their seats at once, just leaving at once. 

[Inhogswetrust]

Well, it isn't like all 6000 go to their seats at once, just leaving at once. 

When we had to go underneath one time because of lighting it was! My wife and I had to stand on the ramps that zig-zag back and forth.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

I wouldn't say it's okay. It's not as crowded because fewer people go down there. But it's dark and there's no room for the bowl cases. They stuck 'em there anyway. It feels like a dungeon.

Wonder if they could move the two concession stands that are below Sections 101 & 102 and move them to the North end under 106 & 107? These really add to the congestion as people enter through gates 1-2 in the SW corner. Also, have some of the transit/shuttle busses unload on up Razorback Rd at the North end. The Lower west side is still a dungeon, but this might help with the crowd.

[Inhogswetrust]

Wonder if they could move the two concession stands that are below Sections 101 & 102 and move them to the North end under 106 & 107? These really add to the congestion as people enter through gates 1-2 in the SW corner. Also, have some of the transit/shuttle busses unload on up Razorback Rd at the North end. The Lower west side is still a dungeon, but this might help with the crowd.

The busses do unload up Razorback road at the north end. I've gotten off there.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

The busses do unload up Razorback road at the north end. I've gotten off there.

I see. The times I've ridden them they stopped right at the SW corner. Oh well.

[Inhogswetrust]

I see. The times I've ridden them they stopped right at the SW corner. Oh well.

If you sit on the west side then you can go up and get off and avoid that crowd at the SW corner.

[PonderinHog]

I see. The times I've ridden them they stopped right at the SW corner. Oh well.

That's the short bus.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

If you sit on the west side then you can go up and get off and avoid that crowd at the SW corner.

Hey, I only have $2 million to work with here. 

[(notOM)Rebel123]

That's the short bus.

Ha! True.

[Inhogswetrust]

Hey, I only have $2 million to work with here. 

I'll take cash only.....................

[MuskogeeHogFan]

The busses do unload up Razorback road at the north end. I've gotten off there.

A former teammate of mine had parking in what is now the Epley Center for Health Professions which is just up the hill from the stadium. I always enjoyed tailgating with them up there. You could see "the walk", the kids enjoyed sliding down the hill on pieces of cardboard, you had an overview of the stadium and "the pit" below and it was an easy walk downhill for games. Not so much coming back up the hill after games. But the price was well worth it. It was a fantastic tailgating spot with a lot of activity and a lot of premium quality views (Coeds and post-Coeds).

[Pig in the Pokey]

A former teammate of mine had parking in what is now the Epley Center for Health Professions which is just up the hill from the stadium. I always enjoyed tailgating with them up there. You could see "the walk", the kids enjoyed sliding down the hill on pieces of cardboard, you had an overview of the stadium and "the pit" below and it was an easy walk downhill for games. Not so much coming back up the hill after games. But the price was well worth it. It was a fantastic tailgating spot with a lot of activity and a lot of premium quality views (Coeds and post-Coeds).

i used to live on Smith street. Now THAT was the spot. Same hill, right on top of the broyles-mathews parking lot (where the skywalk over razorback road is). Loved that spot. Used to hit golf balls out of our yard into what is now coach's parking in the east side pit.

[Inhogswetrust]

A former teammate of mine had parking in what is now the Epley Center for Health Professions which is just up the hill from the stadium. I always enjoyed tailgating with them up there. You could see "the walk", the kids enjoyed sliding down the hill on pieces of cardboard, you had an overview of the stadium and "the pit" below and it was an easy walk downhill for games. Not so much coming back up the hill after games. But the price was well worth it. It was a fantastic tailgating spot with a lot of activity and a lot of premium quality views (Coeds and post-Coeds).

Yes it IS a great place to park and tailgate. Up until a couple of years ago we used to tailgate in the Pit but now have access to one of the rented big white canopies reserved right across the big rocks and creek right below that area where the Epley Center is.