Went to CWS open house today. Mitch stated UK is building a 45 million dollar new stadium, breaking ground in about 6 months. Now UK just needs a new coach
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Agree totally, but if UK gets in ncaa's MB will not let him go...did he say if the stadium would be for the '17 or '18 season? Seriously, I'm guessing 18 because don't see how they could do it in 5-6 months.
Something UK should do, but won't..... install field turf at the Cliff for next year. The new stadium will have it, so get used to playing on it. Look at Softball regional at JCS yesterday, played literally all day long, several delays. Infield had a tarp, but outfield was the big problem, it is natural grass.
For one season don't know if dropping several $100k would make sense. Do like that that they are going to field turf like Vandy has - definite advantage to the home team defense. With the rain yesterday and all week not much softball could do tarp or not - all fields in town were brutal and unplayable.
Old,old school here...baseball should be played on real grass and dirt, but honestly IF they actually build the new stadium I will be happy as long as we get a fresh start with everything.
Have been told they will actually start work in July. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be the site of the new tennis complex. I'm sure that could change but tetatively thats the plan.
Great, that makes more sense than starting in November. This is a long over due project that should help UK baseball a great deal !!
Still not holding my breath until they actually break ground. Even then I might be a skeptic because it wouldn't surprise me to see them haveven delays. Lol
What are they going to do with the existing tennis complex?
Also, I live in the neighborhood next to the Arboretum, and there are a lot of neighbors (not me) upset with the loudspeakers at the softball field which are directed right into our area. It is really loud to be honest. I know there have been letters written and formal complaints lodged with the UKAA. I would not be surprised if there is some pushback from area residents to get some limitations on noise from the new baseball field and softball complex.
From what I was told by some staff the new stadium will go where the current soccer practice field is and center field will be towards Greg Page apartments. Wonder if they know the hitters will be looking at the sun in centerfield if they don't change it. $45 million will be a huge commitment for the stadium, and should result in bringing in some talented recruits.
They've been telling recruits for at least 6 years that construction on a new stadium will begin soon. I'll believe it when I see it. From what I've been told Mitch has made women's basketball a higher priority than baseball.
It is happening within the next two years and will replace the soccer practice field. Baseball field will then become the new tennis center. Softball, soccer, and football projects had to get done first. Supposed to be $30-40 million. Don't understand the capacity being so low though unless they plan to expand easily as demand warrants more seats.
My cousin played for Henderson for 4 years. He was told on his recruiting visit that a new stadium would be completed during his time at UK. Six years later and they still haven't started construction. Like I said, I'll believe it when I see it.
Look at what Brent Ingram has to say on Twitter. Even he doesn't think the new stadium will happen.
WHOA. Just checked out his account after reading your post, I checked out his Twitter postings. He is apparently not working for UK anymore, and he is not holding back at all regarding his doubts as to the new stadium, the issues presented by the travel budget, the bad losses this year or the prospects for next season. Calls out the money tied up in women's basketball.
Womens' Basketball ??? Mitchell keeps hiring new Ast. Coaches, and only has what 7 players ! If this is true, UK may as well drop Baseball, because they are putting everything in the world ahead of a new stadium.
A shame, because there are a lot of fans who want to have a top notch program. Our current HC has had what 8 or 9 years to get it going, and only has 2 NCAA bids to show for it. I would almost root for the Dirty Cards to win the CWS, and let the UK athletics dept. hear all the celebrating and grumbling that would surely come with that event.
Never, ever for me for Otis winning anything in any sport...If ground doesn't get broken on this bb stadium this summer after the fb facility is finished as much as MB said it would , I will NEVER believe anything he says again! !
Did he delete the posts? I don't see them. Very interesting the reaction that those have associated with UK have had today.
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