Moody Renovation - $80 million

by **Pony!Poni!Pone'!** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:30 pm

The most odor free urinals are in Collins

by **RednBlue11** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:56 pm

Mitch McConnell wrote:Thanks for the find. If we're talking $80 million, that makes me think that there is a lot more involved than just your standard makeover.

Totally speculating, but I wonder if the IPF and Natatorium are part of this.

I'm reflecting upon some conversations I had with Tim McMurray about 4 months ago. He said they were really amping up try and get some big projects going.

Should be interesting to see how this unfolds.

you have got to be right, no way in the world would the interior by itself cost 80 million unless it was all going to be covered in gold.

by **CalallenStang** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:16 pm

RednBlue11 wrote:
Mitch McConnell wrote:Thanks for the find. If we're talking $80 million, that makes me think that there is a lot more involved than just your standard makeover.

Totally speculating, but I wonder if the IPF and Natatorium are part of this.

I'm reflecting upon some conversations I had with Tim McMurray about 4 months ago. He said they were really amping up try and get some big projects going.

Should be interesting to see how this unfolds.

you have got to be right, no way in the world would the interior by itself cost 80 million unless it was all going to be covered in gold.

Total conjecture on my part, but I bet that the exterior changes a bit as well.

by **couch 'em** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:28 pm

There are BCS bball arenas that have cost well over $80mil. A major redo of Moody (more than just the facelift and concourse expansion we expect) could cost a great deal.

by **hoopmanx** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:47 pm

couch 'em wrote:There are BCS bball arenas that have cost well over $80mil. A major redo of Moody (more than just the facelift and concourse expansion we expect) could cost a great deal.

Agreed. State of the Art gym w/an older shell is an overhaul. UTAs new gym is like 60 mil, I thought

by **RednBlue11** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:12 pm

a spectacular waste of money

by **PonyKai** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:20 pm

RednBlue11 wrote:a spectacular waste of money

For UTA, or a Moody overhaul for us?

by **RednBlue11** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:23 pm

UTA

80 mil would be a spectacular waste for us if it all got spent on the interior, the outside could use a facelift.

by **PonyKai** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:00 pm

Ah, gotcha. Agreed.

by **Bergermeister** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:24 am

I feel certain the wooden seats will be tossed. Hate to see them go. Classic. And not uncomfortable in the least. Except maybe for fat arses who go home with arm-rest imprints on their luv handles. Capacity will most certainly be lowered with the incorporation of larger (plastic) chairbacks to provide for the widening of America - and the need for the cup holder to keep that sugar drink from getting booted. Suites for the wine and cheese(y) crowd are a given. I just hope that some intense thought is given the entire seating layout for the current PP sections and courtside.

by **PonyKai** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:48 am

Bergermeister wrote:I feel certain the wooden seats will be tossed. Hate to see them go. Classic. And not uncomfortable in the least. Except maybe for fat arses who go home with arm-rest imprints on their luv handles. Capacity will most certainly be lowered with the incorporation of larger (plastic) chairbacks to provide for the widening of America - and the need for the cup holder to keep that sugar drink from getting booted. Suites for the wine and cheese(y) crowd are a given. I just hope that some intense thought is given the entire seating layout for the current PP sections and courtside.

It would be hilariously sad if the announced capacity drops 700-1200 seats...because we installed luxury suites? No! The average seat was was increased 2.3 inches in each direction to accommodate the "21st century American." We can install escalators instead of those awful, torturous stairs that Americans have to bravely struggle with far too much in their lives.

by **2ndandlong** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:02 pm

CoxMustangFan wrote:I still can't figure out why schools don't consolidate programs into mixed-use facilities more often (i.e., a swimming and basketball facility). I understand there are certain architectural challenges, but the shared space and resources--especially for a space constrained school like SMU--could be compelling. Just saying...

because wood warps in extreme humidity. the ball would bounce in every direction. i also don't want my football team huffing chlorine fumes 2 hours every day.

by **RE Tycoon** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:53 pm

CoxMustangFan wrote:I still can't figure out why schools don't consolidate programs into mixed-use facilities more often (i.e., a swimming and basketball facility). I understand there are certain architectural challenges, but the shared space and resources--especially for a space constrained school like SMU--could be compelling. Just saying...

The world tried that in the 50's, 60's and 70's and got us venues like RFK and San Diego Stadium/Jack Murphy/Qualcomm. Doesn't work on the college level with multiple teams needing access for training, practice, games, etc.

Wasn't the Natatorium a "Gymatorium" at one point with a movable court over the pool?

by **NickSMU17** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:04 pm

No the natatorium was the gym....once moody was built they dug the pool...

The natatorium is a cool looking building, wondering how much a renovation of that would be as opposed to totally new complex...

by **Stallion** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:05 pm

it was in fact a basketball arena where SMU played its games