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Leon Costello Interview

Post by SACCAT » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:19 pm

Here is the interview with Leon Costello

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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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Really well done ! Great questions!


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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Common Cat wrote:
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Really well done ! Great questions!
Thanks. I thought there were some interesting things he said.



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by ilovethecats » Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:15 pm

Leon is the man.



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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Post by Long Time Cat » Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:31 am

I can’t believe they would build a facility in that location and not have some areas to watch the game. But if I heard right Leon didn’t mention anything. Anybody hear if there is going to be a game viewing area in the facility?


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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Long Time Cat wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:31 am
I can’t believe they would build a facility in that location and not have some areas to watch the game. But if I heard right Leon didn’t mention anything. Anybody hear if there is going to be a game viewing area in the facility?
If you are talking about Phase one, with the weight rooms and offices, then no there won't be an area to watch the games. Once the Stadium is bowled in, it will block that entire building.



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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SACCAT wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:26 am
Long Time Cat wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:31 am
I can’t believe they would build a facility in that location and not have some areas to watch the game. But if I heard right Leon didn’t mention anything. Anybody hear if there is going to be a game viewing area in the facility?
If you are talking about Phase one, with the weight rooms and offices, then no there won't be an area to watch the games. Once the Stadium is bowled in, it will block that entire building.
In the first phase aren't all of the offices and meeting rooms overlooking the field? I thought once it was bowled in there would be some viewing options over there but none that would completely block the view of the field from these offices. Unless I am completely misremembering! :oops:



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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ilovethecats wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:58 am
SACCAT wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:26 am
Long Time Cat wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:31 am
I can’t believe they would build a facility in that location and not have some areas to watch the game. But if I heard right Leon didn’t mention anything. Anybody hear if there is going to be a game viewing area in the facility?
If you are talking about Phase one, with the weight rooms and offices, then no there won't be an area to watch the games. Once the Stadium is bowled in, it will block that entire building.
In the first phase aren't all of the offices and meeting rooms overlooking the field? I thought once it was bowled in there would be some viewing options over there but none that would completely block the view of the field from these offices. Unless I am completely misremembering! :oops:
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from this drawing, looks like offices would be behind the endzone and skyboxes



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by ilovethecats » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:11 am

Perfect thanks. That's what I remembered. Going to be awesome!



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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ilovethecats wrote:
Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:11 am
Perfect thanks. That's what I remembered. Going to be awesome!
Yes thank you! It looks to be as tall as the west side. It should be a great view from there on game day and even when there is not a game.


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by CelticCat » Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:56 pm

Won't someone please think of the viewshed?


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

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CelticCat wrote:
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Won't someone please think of the viewshed?
Leave it to me. I'LL give it 15 maybe 20 seconds.
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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by FTG247365 » Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:40 pm

Does anyone know how many seats outdoor and suites dors this phase add to the capacity?



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allcat wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:52 pm
CelticCat wrote:
Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:56 pm
Won't someone please think of the viewshed?
Leave it to me. I'LL give it 15 maybe 20 seconds.
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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by grizzh8r » Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:56 pm

FTG247365 wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:40 pm
Does anyone know how many seats outdoor and suites dors this phase add to the capacity?
There's no seating or official viewing spots included, as far as I know.


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by FTG247365 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:38 pm

grizzh8r wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:56 pm
FTG247365 wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:40 pm
Does anyone know how many seats outdoor and suites dors this phase add to the capacity?
There's no seating or official viewing spots included, as far as I know.
Your right after reading it closer it says, "set the stage for future renovations to the seating bowl", which means it will be 20 years before we add more capacity to the stadium. I guess we are still improving and growing., go Cats.



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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by grizzh8r » Sat Jul 13, 2019 3:47 pm

FTG247365 wrote:
Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:38 pm
grizzh8r wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:56 pm
FTG247365 wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:40 pm
Does anyone know how many seats outdoor and suites dors this phase add to the capacity?
There's no seating or official viewing spots included, as far as I know.
Your right after reading it closer it says, "set the stage for future renovations to the seating bowl", which means it will be 20 years before we add more capacity to the stadium. I guess we are still improving and growing., go Cats.
Nah, not 20 years. I think it will be a decade or less.


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Re: Leon Costello Interview

Post by KittieKop » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:42 pm

For some perspective, look back 10-ish yrs and think about the progress that's been made. Turf installed for first time (and replaced once), south endzone done with scoreboards, Bobcat Way and the south fieldhouse lots are paved/curbed, tidy up of the main entrance area of the stadium (old sign came down and the new donor wall put up), stadium club remodeled, and stadium lights installed with the first night game at Bobcat Stadium. East bleachers set to be rehabbed and likely a few months from an almost $20 million complex addition breaking ground.

That's barely more than the past decade folks.

I'd say a lot has been happening with Bobcat football. It'll happen not tomorrow, but not 20 yrs either if the pace of improvement continues.


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