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Croatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
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You are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!Darth Yoda wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 amCroatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
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That was crazy 76! Hope you're having a good time over there. Stay safe. Need you in good shape come Gold Rush time.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:24 amYou are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!Darth Yoda wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 amCroatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
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Blah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
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Announcing a stadium expansion at 5 PM on a Friday via a letter on social media instead of waiting to announce it to a sellout crowd at the opening home football game 6 days later would be...a really terrible idea.mslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
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I wouldn't hold your breath for either.MSU01 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:54 pmAnnouncing a stadium expansion at 5 PM on a Friday via a letter on social media instead of waiting to announce it to a sellout crowd at the opening home football game 6 days later would be...a really terrible idea.mslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
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Fifymslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, so they don’t have to chip in. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush. Those meps lures in my pockets are getting dull.
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TomCat88 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:42 pmFifymslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, so they don’t have to chip in. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush. Those meps lures in my pockets are getting dull.
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I hope there's an announcement soon...I think the fan base needs to see construction cranes over the stadium....if this drags on too long...we'll lose momentum and fan giving could drop.
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I’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
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Quiet phase.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well.
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KittieKop wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:06 pmQuiet phase.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well.
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They’ve begun soliciting small donors as of last week. Probably announcing a significant anonymous donation during homecoming game if not sooner.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
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I have heard that they currently have around $7 million for the north end zone building center thing. I think UM’s was around $14 million total, so if any truth to this and I would say we are about halfway. Also heard that they have a temporary fix for the Eastside bleachers to cover up the rust until they have funds in place to replace that side. All this could be way off though.
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I wonder how much of the $16 million has to be raised before they break ground? I would guess, they'd have to have donations in hand or pledges for 100%?