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Re: Costello interview

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Re: Costello interview

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Re: Costello interview

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Hawks86 wrote:
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Yeah, the Croatia mention is me! :yes: :thumbup:



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Re: Costello interview

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catsrback76 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:27 pm
Hawks86 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:24 am
Yeah, the Croatia mention is me! :yes: :thumbup:
Croatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.



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Re: Costello interview

Post by catsrback76 » Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:24 am

Darth Yoda wrote:
Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 am
catsrback76 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:27 pm
Hawks86 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:24 am
Yeah, the Croatia mention is me! :yes: :thumbup:
Croatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
You are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!



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Re: Costello interview

Post by Darth Yoda » Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:25 pm

catsrback76 wrote:
Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:24 am
Darth Yoda wrote:
Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 am
catsrback76 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:27 pm
Hawks86 wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:24 am
Yeah, the Croatia mention is me! :yes: :thumbup:
Croatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
You are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!
That was crazy 76! Hope you're having a good time over there. Stay safe. Need you in good shape come Gold Rush time.



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Re: Costello interview

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Progress continues to be made on the fundraising for Phase I of the Athletics Facilities Master Plan. This project is crucial for the academic, athletic and personal development of our student-athletes. Speaking of facilities, we have completed the installation of a new track surface and videoboard at the Bobcat Track and Field Complex. Worthington Arena is also in the process of receiving a new videoboard. These projects will add the energy and excitement to enhance the gameday experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and fans.



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Re: Costello interview

Post by mslacatfan » Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm

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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Re: Costello interview

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.....good news about the scholarship fund though. :D


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Re: Costello interview

Post by MSU01 » Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:54 pm

mslacatfan wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
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.
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.



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Re: Costello interview

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MSU01 wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:54 pm
mslacatfan wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
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.
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.
I wouldn't hold your breath for either.


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Re: Costello interview

Post by TomCat88 » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:42 pm

mslacatfan wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
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, 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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Re: Costello interview

Post by mslacatfan » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:53 pm

TomCat88 wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:42 pm
mslacatfan wrote:
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
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, 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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Re: Costello interview

Post by Catfanatic84 » Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:21 am

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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Re: Costello interview

Post by AFCAT » Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pm

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. [-o<


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Re: Costello interview

Post by KittieKop » Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:06 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pm
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. [-o<
Quiet phase.

Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well. :lol:


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Re: Costello interview

Post by catsrback76 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:48 pm

KittieKop wrote:
Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:06 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pm
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. [-o<
Quiet phase.

Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well. :lol:

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Re: Costello interview

Post by TomCat88 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:40 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pm
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. [-o<
They’ve begun soliciting small donors as of last week. Probably announcing a significant anonymous donation during homecoming game if not sooner.


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Re: Costello interview

Post by GoCats18 » Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:36 am

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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Re: Costello interview

Post by Catfanatic84 » Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:58 am

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%?



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