Are you talking about the massive debt? ("scratch my head at those decisions".)

Cal got an incredible remodel, wide concourses, a new athletic performance facility, historic preservation, unmatched scenic views, and they still haven't turned the corner. BTW, their admission standards are way below ours, and they supposedly have lightweight majors like Recreation Mgmt.

Add the seats back they removed on the last remodel.

Aggie6thman was an expert on this topic.

One of these recent videos plugged a Sac breakfast place, but I can't find it. Something like TBHR?

Local observations greatly appreciated. I'm guessing few salads on the restaurant menus, lots of meat, potatoes, pasta. Is the wind chill huge? Flat like North Dakota? Locals friendly?

What are the big problems w Hornet Stadium?

- erector set, less stable seating?
- track removes fans from the game?
- concessions and bathrooms limited?

It seems like the 1,100-seat Nest is a bigger issue.

If we cement in an end zone - do we go from 500 capacity to 1200? Not much of a bump.

I hope they solicit fans for input (educated survey). Going too big w typically empty seats isn't a good look either.

Maybe we go w memorized plays again / no huddle, to cope w noise?

Stadium Capacity / Recent Average attendance

Air Force Academy - 46,700 / 29,500
Hawaii: Ching Stadium (temp), 17,000 / 11,200
Hawaii: Aloha Stadium (planned) - 25,000+
Nevada - 30,000 / 17,000
New Mexico - 39,000 / 15,000
San Jose State - 39,500 / 16,800
UC Davis - 14,500+ w SRO / 10,500
UTEP - 46,000 / 18,000
UNLV - 65,000 / 24,000
Wyoming - 29,200 / 23,000

The NCAA / FBS removed the attendance requirement but added a $5 Million application fee.

Edit: some numbers from 2023, some 2024.

It looks like men's basketball is also a prime player. (Coach Les was already the focus of one article.)

The UC dynamics have changed the past 20 - 30 years. The State funds a smaller portion of costs, and out of state along w international students (many from China) pay hefty fees to subsidize campus costs. International and OOS students pay tuition rates at double the standard fee.

Campus stats vary: one says student body is 10% international; another says we have 9,000 international students (50% of grad students?); and 5% from out of state.

What caused our stadium construction delays?

I know that Dobbins Stadium was delayed due to gender equity politics, and was likewise reduced in scope.

Folks on the concourse were going nuts when we rallied against MSU. But yes, I get looks when I exhort our team.

A few questions for you. Were many students aware there were hundreds of free tickets for the recent playoff game?

Were there signs in / around the Coffee House and Silo advertising the game?

Was there any other on campus signage or PR?

Does anyone know the MWC non-football, and football, payouts / revenue sharing?

As of October 2023, the application fee for a college football team to transition from the FCS to FBS is $5 million.

Dr. May telegraphed this last year on a halftime TV interview, he said they were working on something "big", but couldn't share it presently. "Big" logically only meant a few things to me:

- join Pac 12
- join MWC
- expand UC Davis Health Stadium

Or two of three.

Academics:

- the UNLV types will have low admission standards, esp for revenue sports
- lots of lightweight majors
- there are other academic criteria and rankings where some members aren't on a UC footing

He included the communications along w the information on the free tickets for students to the Playoff game. s/

Last year on a halftime TV interview, Chancellor May said they were working on something "big", but couldn't share it presently. "Big" could only mean a few things:

- join Pac 12
- join MWC
- expand UC Davis Health Stadium

SochorField Pavilion.

Another step away from the focus on student athletes and teacher coach?

FWIW, Woodstock has a new location, I haven't been inside.

Just win baby.