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    New Arena

    in Other Husker Sports

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    Pre-message warning: I'm a volunteer for the Arena Campaign, but I will be as unbiased as possible.

     

     

    how does one go about volunteering for the campaign? is there info on a website or something? i'd be interested if you could let me know a little more

     

    edit: just found the website and it clearly shows where to click to volunteer, guess i should have looked before posting, then i wouldn't have had to edit, oops

     

     

    Glad you found it! I'll be at the Devaney Center tomorrow handing out stuff before both basketball game's tomorrow, you are sure free to join in. Phil is the main guy organizing the volunteers. He should contact you fairly quickly if you signed up online, but feel free to pm me if you have any questions or what not about volunteering.

     

    p.s. I like the avatar

    New Arena

    in Other Husker Sports

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    I'm still confused about how they are going to decide on a target location.

    I love what they've done with the Haymarket..as much as I was able to take in last June. but not seeing that area really benefitting anyone other than the surrounding shops and hotel...(Maybe they should be "persuaded" to join together and chip in if they want to benefit from the new "magnet".

     

    The location is basically set in stone(given a voter approval). It will be located directly west of the Post Office where train tracks are now. A few years back, a consulting firm, I believe from Portland, OR, came up with 5 locations in the downtown area that would be most reasonable to house a new arena. One of which was in the Haymarket. Around the same time a new downtown master plan was developed by another firm. It also planned for a new arena. Specifically in the Haymarket. Since then all plans or talks of an arena have been concentrated on the Haymarket.

     

    I actually agree with you about local shops and hotels seeing the majority of the benefits of a new arena nearby and should pay more for it, but that wont happen. The thought process on the project looks at the overall scope of the project, not just the arena. The project also opens up approximately four new city blocks of land for development, including a new indoor ice rink. So, the project opens up more room for growth in an area that is untouched that might not develop any other way. Opportunity for new business, new construction, new homes/condos/hotels, new roads/relieved traffic, and the expansion of a popular portion of the city are some ways the whole city can benefit.

     

     

    Would it be more better (less costly) to use the space being used by the Post Office? (if it still is) or ....What's North of Bob Devaney now? Maybe expansion would be a better option...Or multiple locations involving expansion of the Bob and replacement of Pershing. :dunno

     

    I like your thinking, but just taking the space where the Post Office is currently limits the growth potential and could possibly add to the bill because the city would have to build a new central Post Office.

     

    The former State Fair Park right near the Devaney Center would be nice, but there are traffic/parking concerns especially as they develop the land into a new campus.

     

    My personal thoughts on a new arena outside of the Haymarket location starts with I-80 and Hwy 77/56th street. For years there have been debates on what to do to expand Lincoln around that key Interchange. At one time, Mayor Seng proposed the idea of a mall way out there to try and spur development. My thought is to use the Arena as an anchor and you could have quite the growth potential. It would be similar to the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA and how Sarpy County is going to develop around the new Royal's Ballpark. However, my idea has two flaws: Suburban arenas don't tend to succeed, and the City of Lincoln is determined to keep the downtown area the focal point for all entertainment.

     

    Hope this clears some stuff up. I don't know how much of this makes sense. Its been a long day.

     

    Tons of info here: http://www.lincolnhaymarketarena.com/documents

    The Power Point Presentation is really good

    Come out and watch some good basketball!

    in Other Husker Sports

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    Even if you don't like women's basketball, you can come out and show your support for a Husker program working hard for perfection!

    Iowa State(12th in ap poll) is 19-4 coming into the Devaney Center tonight.

     

    Very exciting atmosphere expected. I've been to the last 3 home games. There were 10,000+ rowdy fans each night.

     

    Tickets are very affordable at $5-$7 a piece. Plus I have 4 extra general admission tickets if anyone is interested.

    New Arena

    in Other Husker Sports

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    Pre-message warning: I'm a volunteer for the Arena Campaign, but I will be as unbiased as possible.

     

    Basically the city of Lincoln, and the athletic department at UNL are both at a crossroads. The city's only "large" concert and event location, Pershing Auditorium is greatly out of date and unsuitable for most touring groups and events. The athletic department under T.O. is also looking to upgrade its basketball facilities to compete with the rest of the Big 12 and show it is investing into the basketball program that was ignored for years.

     

    There are 3 different directions the city can go at this point. 1) Do nothing and make due with Pershing as is or look into an overhaul (which is limited). 2) Build a new arena on its own. The process would be similar to Omaha building the Qwest Center, and cost the tax payers a lot. 3) Team up with UNL in a joint partnership similar to what it did with Haymarket Park. Would result in a shared facility with shared profits, but lower costs for the city to come up with (Taxes).

     

    There are 2 different directions that UNL is looking into. (Leave it is not an option for UNL) 1) Expand and remodel the Bob. This would include the already planned practice facility, expanded concourses, addition of box suites, and a possible seat expansion. 2) Team up with the city of Lincoln in a joint partnership similar to what it did with Haymarket Park. Would result in a shared facility with shared profits, but lower costs.

    Thanks for posting and if you could keep us updated on the progress, we would appreciate it.

     

    Will do!

    New Arena

    in Other Husker Sports

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    Pre-message warning: I'm a volunteer for the Arena Campaign, but I will be as unbiased as possible.

     

    Basically the city of Lincoln, and the athletic department at UNL are both at a crossroads. The city's only "large" concert and event location, Pershing Auditorium is greatly out of date and unsuitable for most touring groups and events. The athletic department under T.O. is also looking to upgrade its basketball facilities to compete with the rest of the Big 12 and show it is investing into the basketball program that was ignored for years.

     

    There are 3 different directions the city can go at this point. 1) Do nothing and make due with Pershing as is or look into an overhaul (which is limited). 2) Build a new arena on its own. The process would be similar to Omaha building the Qwest Center, and cost the tax payers a lot. 3) Team up with UNL in a joint partnership similar to what it did with Haymarket Park. Would result in a shared facility with shared profits, but lower costs for the city to come up with (Taxes).

     

    There are 2 different directions that UNL is looking into. (Leave it is not an option for UNL) 1) Expand and remodel the Bob. This would include the already planned practice facility, expanded concourses, addition of box suites, and a possible seat expansion. 2) Team up with the city of Lincoln in a joint partnership similar to what it did with Haymarket Park. Would result in a shared facility with shared profits, but lower costs.

    OT Christian Westerman

    in 2011 Profiles

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    This guy excites me as much as Tyler Moore! He would be such a great pickup. I love the fact Nebraska is in the running early with some of the most highly recruited guys in the class. Strongly competing with USC, Florida and Texas is a great sign.

    Anyone know what happened to the fan in section 5?

    in Husker Football

    Posted

    I'm not sure about the exact individual you are talking about, and I hope he is ok. A similar thing happened to me at Memorial Stadium my freshmen year.

     

    The paramedic said it was adrenal fatigue that caused a lack of oxygen to the brain. In high stress situations, like the game last Saturday, your body produces adrenalin to make your heart pump faster. If it continues for too long, eventually your body can't produce enough adrenalin to keep you going at that high rate. Which can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in a lack of oxygen going to your brain and fainting.

     

    Worse case scenario, if its like my case, is that he injured himself falling.

     

    :cheers Here's to more home and home's with VT

    Castille

    in Husker Football

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    This conversation makes about as much sense as wondering how many times we could have gotten those yards if we still had Tommie Frazier or Mike Rozier.

    i'm officially drunk so I can't logically disucuss this topic but that was great

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