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Post by RUFresh on Jun 29, 2008 23:44:07 GMT -5
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jun 30, 2008 20:26:52 GMT -5
so i know they are installing a new cloth roof, reinforced w/ steel beams......but does anyone know if they are expanding seating, revamping the track, anything like that?
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Post by knvb141 on Jul 1, 2008 8:11:33 GMT -5
I have no clue but I sure hope so...
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 31, 2008 9:44:27 GMT -5
i hope they fix up the concession area or somehow make a new concourse.....i hate how when you enter dedmon you are greeted by the backside of wooden bleachers
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Post by RUFresh on Aug 10, 2008 23:49:37 GMT -5
I think we'll hear sometime soon about the changes being made (new scoreboards, permanent seating bowl, etc). Hopefully they have some nice adjustments in the making.
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Post by vabigpoppa on Aug 11, 2008 15:04:19 GMT -5
nice, i cant wait to hear the details. i was surprised they havent put any other updates on radford.edu about it yet.
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Post by knvb141 on Aug 12, 2008 4:48:32 GMT -5
yeah i was checking out the RU website yesterday looking for updates and saw nothing. As usual poor communication. Hopefully they will make a big deal once it is completed. Does anyone else think this will help w/ recruiting?
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Post by RUFresh on Aug 12, 2008 10:02:45 GMT -5
yeah i was checking out the RU website yesterday looking for updates and saw nothing. As usual poor communication. Hopefully they will make a big deal once it is completed. Does anyone else think this will help w/ recruiting? Honestly, I think it's because they are still working on plans. When I was there from 2001-05, they went through so many different draft plans for renovations. It's just nice to finally see them actually make the move. I'm sure they have an idea of what they want once the roof/HVAC system are in place but that will take some time as well. So we'd probably not see any major changes (outside the roof) until another year or so (speculation). You are right, I would like to see some more pictures/information on the upgrades, but from what I hear there is nothing set in stone when it comes to what exactly is being upgraded (basketball wise).
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Post by vabigpoppa on Aug 25, 2008 20:08:27 GMT -5
well according to todays article on our 08-09 schedule, completion might have fallen back till december?
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Post by RUFresh on Sept 22, 2008 10:50:23 GMT -5
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Post by RUFresh on Oct 24, 2008 15:24:45 GMT -5
www.radford.edu/NewsPub/October08/1023dctruss.htmlRU Raising the Roof as Dedmon Center Renovations Near Completion RADFORD -- The final steel truss completing the frame work of the Dedmon Center roof was lifted and placed last week, drawing closer the completion of renovations to the Radford University athletics center. Before the 20-ton steel beam ascended to the top of the Dedmon Center, President Penelope W. Kyle, RU Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg and each of the head and assistant athletics coaches signed the truss on Thursday. Each truss measures six feet in diameter and stands 14-feet tall. “We were so thrilled Thursday to sign the last truss signifying a major step toward the completion of this project,” Lineburg said. “Our coaches and student-athletes are so excited about returning to a renovated Dedmon Center. This is going to be a fantastic venue for sports and a host of other activities in the coming years.” It is estimated that the renovated sections of the Dedmon Center will reopen in January. Until then, the women's and men's basketball programs and the women's volleyball program will use the gymnasium in Peters Hall for their practices and games. In the photo: President Penelope W. Kyle (fifth from left, in front) with coaches and other staff members who participated in the truss signing at the Dedmon Center.
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Post by vabigpoppa on Oct 24, 2008 16:20:41 GMT -5
man i hope they get rid of the track and add a concourse, i think it looks tacky out in the open.....or do a track/concourse similar to Appalachian St. ill try to withhold my critiques of how i think it looks till its finished haha
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Post by vabigpoppa on Nov 2, 2008 21:34:21 GMT -5
wow so the b-radhoops email said dedmon wont be finished till mid january! how weak is that. im disappointed i wont be able to check out the renovations for the 12/27 game vs. shenandoah. its gotta be embarrassing and such a paint to play 7 home games at peters hall lol.
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Post by RUFresh on Nov 5, 2008 17:55:24 GMT -5
I'll be going down tomorrow thru Saturday, and I'll try and snap some pics of inside and outside the arena. Can't promise anything, but I'll at least take a peep and update everyone.
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Post by knvb141 on Nov 5, 2008 20:21:10 GMT -5
Fresh also get us some skinny on how the freshmen are playing
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