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Post by ethankasales on Dec 15, 2022 17:41:08 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 15, 2022 18:18:47 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 16, 2022 11:17:37 GMT -5
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Post by nyline on Dec 16, 2022 12:11:24 GMT -5
This is a fantastic interview -- I am very, very bullish on Pat Kraft. Great hire by Penn State, imho.
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Post by dc155 on Dec 16, 2022 12:53:29 GMT -5
One of my favorite topics/focus is facilities. For those who have no interest in watching the full presser, here's a recap of what AD Kraft shared on the topic:
- Beaver Stadium – 19 studies have been done over the years. A recommendation to Neeli and the Board is coming. Renovation vs. New: He mentioned that having a 100K stadium is important but building a new 100K stadium might not be financially feasible (so I'm guessing they're leaning towards renovating?).
- BJC – There’s opportunities to use the BJC more but the athletic department is a tenant and can't just "roll down mats".
- Rec Hall – Down the road they'll look into what to do with Rec Hall (as a whole), but for now, they need to make some enhancements. As an example, the training room is inadequate.
- East Locker room – Need to fix infrastructure. As an example, the roof leaks so weights rust.
- New Field Hockey Stadium – Off and running.
- Jeffrey Field Renovations – Half way through fundraising goal. Current #1 priority.
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Post by nyline on Dec 16, 2022 13:17:04 GMT -5
One of my favorite topics/focus is facilities. For those who have no interest in watching the full presser, here's a recap of what AD Kraft shared on the topic: - Beaver Stadium – 19 studies have been done over the years. A recommendation to Neeli and the Board is coming. Renovation vs. New: He mentioned that having a 100K stadium is important but building a new 100K stadium might not be financially feasible (so I'm guessing they're leaning towards renovating?). - BJC – There’s opportunities to use the BJC more but the athletic department is a tenant and can't just "roll down mats". - Rec Hall – Down the road they'll look into what to do with Rec Hall (as a whole), but for now, they need to make some enhancements. As an example, the training room is inadequate. - East Locker room – Need to fix infrastructure. As an example, the roof leaks so weights rust. - New Field Hockey Stadium – Off and running. - Jeffrey Field Renovations – Half way through fundraising goal. Current #1 priority. Pat Kraft acknowledged that the final decision on Beaver Stadium is for Penn State's President and the Board of Trustees. But it sure sounded to me like he was saying he'll be recommending a renovation, not a brand new stadium, because (a) he thinks the 107,000 seating capacity of the current Beaver Stadium is a great asset, and (b) it absolutely would be not be financially feasible to build a new stadium with 107,000 seating capacity.
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 16, 2022 19:24:30 GMT -5
Here’s Anjelina Starck’s most recent published photography. Her work is excellent. She posts her stuff on this separate Instagram page. http://instagram.com/p/CmPP6wcOHfh
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 16, 2022 22:07:39 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 16, 2022 22:08:08 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 16, 2022 23:43:00 GMT -5
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Post by traveler on Dec 17, 2022 10:46:30 GMT -5
Just love how the face of US WVB is....a man. C'mon folks. I know he's a celeb. I'm not saying replace him; he's done a lot of the sport, but can we please remember this is a women's sport?
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Post by nyline on Dec 17, 2022 10:49:19 GMT -5
Fair point.
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 17, 2022 15:09:59 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 17, 2022 16:14:23 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Dec 17, 2022 16:18:33 GMT -5
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