New Stadium Photos 8.31

[Uncle_Blue]

Getting close fellas. Here is what a few places looked like today.



New graphics in the locker room

Testing the boards out

Graphics on the West end zone entrance to the locker room.

Starting the concourse paving

Loft Club

Field Level Club

 

[Blouman]

Getting close fellas. Here is what a few places looked like today.

Coming along.


New graphics in the locker room

Testing the boards out

Graphics on the West end zone entrance to the locker room.

Starting the concourse paving

Loft Club

Field Level Club

 

[Bigblueforever]

Getting close fellas. Here is what a few places looked like today.

That is really nice, love those pictures !!

New graphics in the locker room

Testing the boards out

Graphics on the West end zone entrance to the locker room.

Starting the concourse paving

Loft Club

Field Level Club

 

[Hayes4prez]

Better amenities for boosters, brings in more money.

The rest of CWS still has a ways to go but these upgrades first were crucial for those to happen.

 

[SAECATFAN]

Pretty jealous of those in the Loft Club space. Wow.

 

[CatDaddy4daWin]

Pretty jealous of those in the Loft Club space. Wow.

Yeah, tell me about it! Adding in the ability to buy alcohol, those seats are gonna be hard to get in the future. Need about 2000 more just like it

 

[KYFAN502]

Thanks for the pics!

 

[bigbluedon]

Why are all of the pictures of the players in those crappy looking all blue uniforms? Wow..

 

[jte123]

love the wood at the field club level, I hate to even comment but whey did they change the K in the logo, it looks ridiculous - that pic looks awesome but the stupid logo. i just don't see any reason to change it unless your redoing the entire logo. Anyway any word on if the concessions will be upgraded food wise or is there any specialty type spots going in love how they have skyline at reds games amongst others.

 

[footballfanatic77]

love the wood at the field club level, I hate to even comment but whey did they change the K in the logo, it looks ridiculous - that pic looks awesome but the stupid logo. i just don't see any reason to change it unless your redoing the entire logo. Anyway any word on if the concessions will be upgraded food wise or is there any specialty type spots going in love how they have skyline at reds games amongst others.

I think it was to make the U more visible...though I'm not sure why. Who cares really? The stadium looks phenomenal. That K will be changed back in a year or two.

 

[Jacktwncat94]

I think it was to make the U more visible...though I'm not sure why. Who cares really? The stadium looks phenomenal. That K will be changed back in a year or two.

Hopefully. I'm only buying the old gear until then

 

[CB3UK]

Agreed, the new logo sucks, but the stadium improvements are looking pretty awesome.

 

[The_Godfather]

I think it was to make the U more visible...though I'm not sure why. Who cares really? The stadium looks phenomenal. That K will be changed back in a year or two.

I don't see it happening. They have that new logo incorporated into everything from the midfield logo to the embroidered UK in the loge seating. I doubt that they'll change it for a while.

 

[LordEgg]

Thanks for pics!

I hope someone got canned over the logo

 

[CatDaddy4daWin]

Actually that's the best view of the logo I've seen and I see nothing wrong with it, it's more streamlined and cohesive than the old one. I just don't get the uproar over this. Of course people also cried when we changed to the interlocking logo.

 

[docinjax]

Actually that's the best view of the logo I've seen and I see nothing wrong with it, it's more streamlined and cohesive than the old one. I just don't get the uproar over this. Of course people also cried when we changed to the interlocking logo.

I don't get it either. Maybe if you put them side by side I'd pick the older one, but I'm with you.......who cares. I never once watch a game and even notice a logo.

 

[DACats86]

Thanks for the pics.

 

[Petjurino]

Thanks for pics!

I hope someone got canned over the logo

It does seem odd. I just found out about it yesterday myself. I asked about it in a thread on here but they took it down. I guess a UofL fan such as myself can't ask the question of whether your fan base likes it. It's good to see on here that you guys do have an opinion.

I think for once we can all agree. I don't get why they did it. You basically kept the same logo but made your K look like an H. Seems like a lot of wasted time and money to make a subtle move that basically makes your main letter look like a different letter. I know I am not a UK fan and you guys may not like me commenting on your stuff but it seems we are all in agreement that this a pretty silly idea and pretty much a waste of resources.

For those of you who know more than me, was there any reasoning giving by your athletic office? Surely someone will have an answer for why this was done. We do all live in Kentucky, not Hentucky. Bizarre.

 

[KYCAT78]

It does seem odd. I just found out about it yesterday myself. I asked about it in a thread on here but they took it down. I guess a UofL fan such as myself can't ask the question of whether your fan base likes it. It's good to see on here that you guys do have an opinion.

I think for once we can all agree. I don't get why they did it. You basically kept the same logo but made your K look like an H. Seems like a lot of wasted time and money to make a subtle move that basically makes your main letter look like a different letter. I know I am not a UK fan and you guys may not like me commenting on your stuff but it seems we are all in agreement that this a pretty silly idea and pretty much a waste of resources.

For those of you who know more than me, was there any reasoning giving by your athletic office? Surely someone will have an answer for why this was done. We do all live in Kentucky, not Hentucky. Bizarre.

 

[KYCAT78]

I like the new logo a hell of alot more than you posting on our board. Get ready for a epic beat down by AU.

 

[redleg27]

I like the logo a whole lot better than your teams uncaged deranged chicken helmet.

 

[8XCHAMP]

Looks nice!

 

[CatDaddy4daWin]

The K does not look like an H...learn your alphabet perjuryino

 

[Dallas-Wild]

It does seem odd. I just found out about it yesterday myself. I asked about it in a thread on here but they took it down. I guess a UofL fan such as myself can't ask the question of whether your fan base likes it. It's good to see on here that you guys do have an opinion.

I think for once we can all agree. I don't get why they did it. You basically kept the same logo but made your K look like an H. Seems like a lot of wasted time and money to make a subtle move that basically makes your main letter look like a different letter. I know I am not a UK fan and you guys may not like me commenting on your stuff but it seems we are all in agreement that this a pretty silly idea and pretty much a waste of resources.

For those of you who know more than me, was there any reasoning giving by your athletic office? Surely someone will have an answer for why this was done. We do all live in Kentucky, not Hentucky. Bizarre.

"
For those of you who know more than me"..............well that covers everyone.

 

[BoulderCat]

Looks great, and like they are going to be working on it right through the 5th. Perhaps beyond. As for the logo it's fine by me. They just overlaid the U over that part of the K. It is the University of Kentucky, but guess we all just have to wonder why it was done. Other than to generate gear sales with the new one on it.

 

[Pharmboy007]

Looks like they have a lot of work to do over the next few days. I wonder if they will go 24/7 trying to get as much done as possible.
I have seen where some parts may not be finished until the UF Game, but I also know that first impressions are everything.
I just hope that everyone will cut the staff some slack. It may take a couple of games to work out some of the bugs. And I think as long as they make that effort everything will be fine.

One of the major questions for those of us who tailgate will be the availability and number of Port Potties. And where they are placed.

GO CATS

 

[JasonS.]

I wouldn't put the Wildcat up there alongside the NFL players until he starts doing one-armed pushups again ...

Lot of work left to do. Saturday will be pretty interesting.

 

[Stonewall12]

Matt Jones on the radio said Meetch is going to have a couple folding tables stacked with Depends in the orange lot for the tailgaters.

 

[ukalumni00]

There is a 0.0% chance that stadium is done by Sat. Enough to play a game in, but they need at least another 2+ weeks to have most done. If I am a club or suite ticket owner I am not thrilled if I walk in and see dust and other stuff not done considering the load of money I am paying for the first class experience.

 

[ZZZZCat]

To me, as a General Contractor in the Cincinnati area, I think people are too worried about the completion of the stadium. From the pictures it looks like most of the long lead time items are completed and just finishes are left. Labor and accessibility should not hold up substantial completion on a project of this scope.

With that being said, there are always small punchlist items that can drag on for up to a year after completion (When typical work warranties expire). So there may still be some temporary barriers and construction signage up, but it should not impede the functionality of the stadium.

Either way, football season is here and I can't wait!!! GBB!!!

 

[8titles]

To me, as a General Contractor in the Cincinnati area, I think people are too worried about the completion of the stadium. From the pictures it looks like most of the long lead time items are completed and just finishes are left. Labor and accessibility should not hold up substantial completion on a project of this scope.

With that being said, there are always small punchlist items that can drag on for up to a year after completion (When typical work warranties expire). So there may still be some temporary barriers and construction signage up, but it should not impede the functionality of the stadium.

Either way, football season is here and I can't wait!!! GBB!!!

Exactly. I would venture that anyone here complaining about it has never built a house. If you don't have a punch list the day you close then you probably either have an A) great builder who is exceptional at managing the details of the plan from the beginning and B) a lot of time to wait and allow the project to get refined as it finishes.

 

[screwduke]

Why are all of the pictures of the players in those crappy looking all blue uniforms? Wow..

this is dumb. crappy comment

 

[Bryguy]

I think the new UK logo was created by Nike.