[font=arial][size=14px]#ECU is moving forward with plans to expand & renovate Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium following the 2017 season. More seats & new press box included.[/size][/font]
The alumni pavillion has wine and beer; sadly, no zimas.[/quote]
The alumni pavilion is not part of the stadium. Iâd like to see plans to expand that include some type of boxes / suites of some sort.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
Then you know thar ainât much to do out yonder but diddle your kin and watch ezu football.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
However they do it, I just wish we knew how. They are obviously doing something rightâŚ
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
However they do it, I just wish we knew how. They are obviously doing something rightâŚ[/quote]
Some will say itâs because theyâre the only game in town, but itâs more than that. They have a strong institutional identity and culture. A friend of mineâs two sons went there and they came back from orientation committed Pirates. After that, they didnât miss home football games. My buddy and his wife became infected with it, too. They still drive from Union Co. to Pirate football games and their boys graduated several years ago. Culture, man, culture. Itâs a heck of a thing if you take time to build it, but the EFFORT has to be institution wide, top to bottom.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
However they do it, I just wish we knew how. They are obviously doing something rightâŚ[/quote]
Some will say itâs because theyâre the only game in town, but itâs more than that. They have a strong institutional identity and culture. A friend of mineâs two sons went there and they came back from orientation committed Pirates. After that, they didnât miss home football games. My buddy and his wife became infected with it, too. They still drive from Union Co. to Pirate football games and their boys graduated several years ago. Culture, man, culture. Itâs a heck of a thing if you take time to build it, but the EFFORT has to be institution wide, top to bottom. [/quote]
Part of that is making sure the left hand knows what the right hand is doing. Instead, we have fiefdoms and none will cede an inch. Its why SGA and CAB are never on the same page; same goes for Black Student Union and College Democrats, Athletics Department and Parking Services, Alumni Association and Marketing/Fundraising (see, ie, no 4/9 pledge drive this year because Saturday?), B&N and the licensing folks, Greeks and everyone else. Everyone builds up their fiefdom and doesnât want to coordinate with others because that might mean pooling funds/resources, giving up 100% control over an event, or having to put forth the effort to enact a strategic plan rather than just have a meeting or two about it and determine its too much effort. This is an institutional leadership problem that is caused, primarily, by Philâs attitude towards governance, IMO.
The horse is dead, but to kick it one more time, we need fresh blood in the worst possible way.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
However they do it, I just wish we knew how. They are obviously doing something rightâŚ[/quote]
Some will say itâs because theyâre the only game in town, but itâs more than that. They have a strong institutional identity and culture. A friend of mineâs two sons went there and they came back from orientation committed Pirates. After that, they didnât miss home football games. My buddy and his wife became infected with it, too. They still drive from Union Co. to Pirate football games and their boys graduated several years ago. Culture, man, culture. Itâs a heck of a thing if you take time to build it, but the EFFORT has to be institution wide, top to bottom. [/quote]
Part of that is making sure the left hand knows what the right hand is doing. Instead, we have fiefdoms and none will cede an inch. Its why SGA and CAB are never on the same page; same goes for Black Student Union and College Democrats, Athletics Department and Parking Services, Alumni Association and Marketing/Fundraising (see, ie, no 4/9 pledge drive this year because Saturday?), B&N and the licensing folks, Greeks and everyone else. Everyone builds up their fiefdom and doesnât want to coordinate with others because that might mean pooling funds/resources, giving up 100% control over an event, or having to put forth the effort to enact a strategic plan rather than just have a meeting or two about it and determine its too much effort. This is an institutional leadership problem that is caused, primarily, by Philâs attitude towards governance, IMO.
The horse is dead, but to kick it one more time, we need fresh blood in the worst possible way.[/quote]
All of this. Itâs crazy to talk to some of the different groups on campus and how disjointed they all are.
It was obvious from the first 2 hours or so of SOAR how none of the groups talk to each other when I was starting school in 2007. I would be shocked if anything has changed; in fact, itâs probably worse.
clt says the pirates arrrrrre the appy of the east.
My mother-in-law lives out there, so I know those rednecks can get cable and satellite TV. Still amazing they can get all those rednecks to spend $45 to watch G5 .600 football.[/quote]
However they do it, I just wish we knew how. They are obviously doing something rightâŚ[/quote]
Some will say itâs because theyâre the only game in town, but itâs more than that. They have a strong institutional identity and culture. A friend of mineâs two sons went there and they came back from orientation committed Pirates. After that, they didnât miss home football games. My buddy and his wife became infected with it, too. They still drive from Union Co. to Pirate football games and their boys graduated several years ago. Culture, man, culture. Itâs a heck of a thing if you take time to build it, but the EFFORT has to be institution wide, top to bottom. [/quote]
Part of that is making sure the left hand knows what the right hand is doing. Instead, we have fiefdoms and none will cede an inch. Its why SGA and CAB are never on the same page; same goes for Black Student Union and College Democrats, Athletics Department and Parking Services, Alumni Association and Marketing/Fundraising (see, ie, no 4/9 pledge drive this year because Saturday?), B&N and the licensing folks, Greeks and everyone else. Everyone builds up their fiefdom and doesnât want to coordinate with others because that might mean pooling funds/resources, giving up 100% control over an event, or having to put forth the effort to enact a strategic plan rather than just have a meeting or two about it and determine its too much effort. This is an institutional leadership problem that is caused, primarily, by Philâs attitude towards governance, IMO.
The horse is dead, but to kick it one more time, we need fresh blood in the worst possible way.[/quote]
We do a lot of things wrong, but this 4/9 Day thing really bugs me. It seemed like such a good idea, and sometimes you need an event, or a reason, to reach out to people that have never given before but might if asked. The concept was simple, easy to remember each year, and it sounded like it was somewhat successful. Why in the world would you throw out any momentum that you generated by skipping a year. Next year it will be like starting all over. Ugh.
Did anyone get the official word on why no 4/9 this year? They may have decided itâs too much work (however you measure that) and dropped the idea altogether. Seems odd they turned their back on six figures of donations just because itâs a weekend.
I remember someone saying because it was a Saturday and there was an Alumni event that day. Hopefully someone will correct me if that is wrong, but that is what I remember reading.
I remember someone saying because it was a Saturday and there was an Alumni event that day. Hopefully someone will correct me if that is wrong, but that is what I remember reading.[/quote]
Another idea brought to you by the administration that scheduled 4pm Friday tip offs in menâs hoops.
Sometimes, I start to believe the idea that these folks are intentionally running things this stupidly.
Not possible, that requires effort.
I remember someone saying because it was a Saturday and there was an Alumni event that day. Hopefully someone will correct me if that is wrong, but that is what I remember reading.[/quote]
The word was there were AlumNiner events happening over the weekend and they elected to focus the giving during the fall. I donât understand it. A poster here sent an email to Phil and his response back was the typical douche level response we have come to expect from him.
It was pointed out that over 200 alumni participated in the different AlumNiner weekend stuff - like the green tie gala. The problem is these events from what I saw pulled in the same people that are always there. We really need new people getting involved.
I remember someone saying because it was a Saturday and there was an Alumni event that day. Hopefully someone will correct me if that is wrong, but that is what I remember reading.[/quote]
The word was there were AlumNiner events happening over the weekend and they elected to focus the giving during the fall. I donât understand it. A poster here sent an email to Phil and his response back was the typical douche level response we have come to expect from him.
It was pointed out that over 200 alumni participated in the different AlumNiner weekend stuff - like the green tie gala. The problem is these events from what I saw pulled in the same people that are always there. We really need new people getting involved.[/quote]
[font=verdana][size=2]So, the way I read that, no more 4/9 day. Fundraising is limited to the fall and the AlumNiner event is going to be on or about 4/9 in the future.[/size][/font]
You mean during football season, before Christmas, and 5-6 months after people get their tax returns?
On ECU Stadium expansion:
Director of Athletics Jeff Compher told board members the university is going âfull speed aheadâ with plans to renovate the south side of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium following the 2017 football season. The upgrade will primarily mean a redesigned system of seating that will allow fans opportunities for many different views and game experiences, but also a new press box on that side of the stadium.âTo date we have, either through signed agreements or pledges ($6.4 million) raised, and weâve done that in about 40 days,â Compher said, adding that a large share of the planned premium seating packages has already been sold. âWe had a big commitment yesterday that is not in this number that we feel very good about and have several verbal commitments that weâre working on right now in order to get the project going.â
The goal is to reach $10 million in donated money by the end of the summer.
$55 million project
Suites are $40,000 per year with 3, 6 or 9 year commitments.
Club seating is $2,500 per seat per year with 3, 6 and 9 year commitments.
Plans are supposed to be released at the Spring Game this weekend.
[quote=âMr. Bojangles, post:139, topic:30091â]On ECU Stadium expansion:
Director of Athletics Jeff Compher told board members the university is going âfull speed aheadâ with plans to renovate the south side of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium following the 2017 football season. The upgrade will primarily mean a redesigned system of seating that will allow fans opportunities for many different views and game experiences, but also a new press box on that side of the stadium.âTo date we have, either through signed agreements or pledges ($6.4 million) raised, and weâve done that in about 40 days,â Compher said, adding that a large share of the planned premium seating packages has already been sold. âWe had a big commitment yesterday that is not in this number that we feel very good about and have several verbal commitments that weâre working on right now in order to get the project going.â
The goal is to reach $10 million in donated money by the end of the summer.
$55 million project
Suites are $40,000 per year with 3, 6 or 9 year commitments.
Club seating is $2,500 per seat per year with 3, 6 and 9 year commitments.
Plans are supposed to be released at the Spring Game this weekend.
http://csnbbs.com/thread-776973.html[/quote]
Meanwhile in our Athletic Dept and Marketing, crickets chirp. Anybody know whatâs on the horizon for our stadium expansion, stadium suites, Halton upgrades? Halton is way overdue and with Mark Price at the helm, now is the time for significant upgrades. Murals on the giant blank white walls. Close off the giant open corner in the lower section. Get rid of the white âcharlotte 49ersâ banner in that same corner. Remove the track. Better sound system. The list goes on and yet everything remains the same. Sigh, when we will get legit leadership.