UNT picks HKS Inc. for new stadium

Cheesesteak · Post by **Cheesesteak** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:36 am

Friday, February 8, 2008
UNT picks HKS Inc. for new stadium
Dallas Business Journal

The University of North Texas' Board of Regents has selected HKS Inc. for the architecture and design of its new football stadium.

The new stadium will seat a minimum of 30,000 -- a number which could be expanded to 50,000, according to published reports. It will replace Fouts Field, across from the Mean Green Athletic Center.

HKS has offices in Dallas.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:37 am

And this NTSU/Shunnedbelt tidbit is relevant because...?

2112 · Post by **2112** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:56 am

why would we give a rats ---???

abezontar · Post by **abezontar** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:13 am

jtstang wrote:And this NTSU/Shunnedbelt tidbit is relevant because...?

becaues we aren't doing a good job of keeping them down?

Cheesesteak · Post by **Cheesesteak** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:15 am

jtstang wrote:And this NTSU/Shunnedbelt tidbit is relevant because...?

Because SMU has history with UNT - played as recently as 2006 and 2007.

Because SMU recruits against UNT - facilities are important recruiting tools.

Because UNT (or TCU) is the geographically closest D-1A football program to SMU.

Because UNT is showing desire to upgrade its football program...becoming a stronger competitor.

SMU Football Blog · Post by **SMU Football Blog** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:23 am

Show me the money.

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:24 am

SMU Football Blog wrote:Show me the money.

Kmart layaway plan

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:43 am

HKS does a lot of sports facilities... Reunion, AAC, Jerry World, FC Liverpool's new stadium, the list is endless. Still a bunch of tools though.

It's not like this is news... they hired the scumbags everyone else does.

FWMustangGirl · Post by **FWMustangGirl** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:57 am

smu diamond m wrote:HKS does a lot of sports facilities... Reunion, AAC, Jerry World, FC Liverpool's new stadium, the list is endless. Still a bunch of tools though.

It's not like this is news... they hired the scumbags everyone else does.

The TCU stadium addition that just collapsed...

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:07 pm

FWMustangGirl wrote:
smu diamond m wrote:HKS does a lot of sports facilities... Reunion, AAC, Jerry World, FC Liverpool's new stadium, the list is endless. Still a bunch of tools though.

It's not like this is news... they hired the scumbags everyone else does.

The TCU stadium addition that just collapsed...

That was a construction mishap.

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:08 pm

Contrary to popular belief, architects have nothing to do with buildings actually standing up.

PK · Post by PK » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:47 pm

smu diamond m wrote:Contrary to popular belief, architects have nothing to do with buildings actually standing up.

They just develop the pretty facade, space utilization and make sure ADA requirements are met...then the engineers take over and make sure the damn thing stands up, the electrical systems and the heating, mechanical and A/C systems are designed to work properly. Other than that, it's definitely the architect's fault.

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:49 pm

PK wrote:
smu diamond m wrote:Contrary to popular belief, architects have nothing to do with buildings actually standing up.
They just develop the pretty facade, space utilization and make sure ADA requirements are met...then the engineers take over and make sure the damn thing stands up, the electrical systems and the heating, mechanical and A/C systems are designed to work properly. Other than that, it's definitely the architect's fault.

:wink:

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:55 pm

Blogs got this right-they don't have the money or even a revenue stream to tap-even their realistic fans understand that. This will be a marketing blueprint/model which might be used to attract donations. But in reality-that stadium will not be built without the money.

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:56 pm

Stallion wrote:Blogs got this right-they don't have the money or even a revenue stream to tap-even their realistic fans understand that. This will be a marketing blueprint/model which might be used to attract donations. But in reality-that stadium will not be built without the money.

Maybe all their alumni will donate labor.