Oregon Updates Facilities...Again

[Townhallsavoy]

$68 million.

The Welcome Area



The Locker Room 



The Barbershop



The Grotto........for Coaches



I like Deadspin's explanation of this one: Here is where the team will hold press conferences, and where the Galactic Security Council will be meeting to discuss interstellar politics:



Head Coach's Office



Coaches Meeting Room



Player's Lounge with Six Gaming Stations



Miniature Player Models to Show Off Uniforms



The Lobby's Ring Room - Set up like the reptile exhibit at a zoo and a Disney World attraction.



The Food Court



Coach's Office Mirror...that's not a television in the reflection.  The mirror is the television.



Each Position Has a Meeting Room like This Featuring a 120 projection screen for film.  Nice views as well.



Team Film Room with Retractable Wall.  When retracted, it overlooks Autzen Stadium



A Sky Bridge Lined with Trophy Ducks each with a Drafted Oregon Player's Initials



The Outdoor Deck of the Player's Lounge



Weight Room



The Floor of the Weight Room is Made of Brazilian Hardwood

[Godfather]

I want one.

[Godfather]

Wow these college football players have it rough...we should pay them.

[Godfather]

It's good to know the king.

[The Six]

Wow these college football players have it rough...we should pay them.

Dee Liner clearly agrees...

[Townhallsavoy]

It's sad though because this is just causing more schools to beg for more money.  Higher ticket prices.  High cost of merchandise. 

The bubble is going to burst one day.  The billionaire Nike guy can handle it, sure.  But the wealthy Alabama businessman who makes $300k while supporting his family is not going to want to shell out more and more money just because Auburn feels the need to give each player their own pet tiger. 

Also, I'm surprised no one has included players' dorms in their high priced renovations.  You want to really sell a kid to your school?  Put him in a dorm room that goes along with those football facilities.

[AUChizad]

Also, I'm surprised no one has included players' dorms in their high priced renovations.  You want to really sell a kid to your school?  Put him in a dorm room that goes along with those football facilities.

I could be wrong, but I imagine there are probably rules in place to prevent that. How enforceable they are is another issue.

[Hogwally]

It's sad though because this is just causing more schools to beg for more money.  Higher ticket prices.  High cost of merchandise. 

The bubble is going to burst one day.  The billionaire Nike guy can handle it, sure.  But the wealthy Alabama businessman who makes $300k while supporting his family is not going to want to shell out more and more money just because Auburn feels the need to give each player their own pet tiger. 

Also, I'm surprised no one has included players' dorms in their high priced renovations.  You want to really sell a kid to your school?  Put him in a dorm room that goes along with those football facilities.

     Separate dorms for athletes were banned several years ago, maybe mid-90's?  They were too nice even back then compared to all other dorms.  Besides, that would take out one of the main ways the players get extra money.  Their scholarship is based on the price of staying in a dorm on campus.  If two or three split an apartment, which is much cheaper, all the extra money goes in their pockets.

[Snaggletiger]

     Separate dorms for athletes were banned several years ago, maybe mid-90's?  They were too nice even back then compared to all other dorms.  Besides, that would take out one of the main ways the players get extra money.  Their scholarship is based on the price of staying in a dorm on campus.  If two or three split an apartment, which is much cheaper, all the extra money goes in their pockets.

That's called using the ole noodle.  Honestly, that's fine with me. Here's how much we allow for rent.  Rent a dorm on campus, go in and split an apartment 5 ways, live in van down by the river if you want.   

[GH2001]

It's sad though because this is just causing more schools to beg for more money.  Higher ticket prices.  High cost of merchandise. 

The bubble is going to burst one day.  The billionaire Nike guy can handle it, sure.  But the wealthy Alabama businessman who makes $300k while supporting his family is not going to want to shell out more and more money just because Auburn feels the need to give each player their own pet tiger. 

Also, I'm surprised no one has included players' dorms in their high priced renovations.  You want to really sell a kid to your school?  Put him in a dorm room that goes along with those football facilities.

Snags agrees with the middle paragraph. No way he makes 300k just so a player gets a free tiger. What a waste. His hard earned dollars needs to go to more worthy things like a strippers lounge.

[Snaggletiger]

Snags agrees with the middle paragraph. No way he makes 300k just so a player gets a free tiger. What a waste. His hard earned dollars needs to go to more worthy things like a strippers lounge.

Hear here

[Buzz Killington]

If two or three split an apartment, which is much cheaper, all the extra money goes in their pockets.

...and if you house sit for a booster; voila!  Mo money!

[The Prowler]

It's sad though because this is just causing more schools to beg for more money.  Higher ticket prices.  High cost of merchandise. 

The bubble is going to burst one day.  The billionaire Nike guy can handle it, sure.  But the wealthy Alabama businessman who makes $300k while supporting his family is not going to want to shell out more and more money just because Auburn feels the need to give each player their own pet tiger. 

Also, I'm surprised no one has included players' dorms in their high priced renovations.  You want to really sell a kid to your school?  Put him in a dorm room that goes along with those football facilities.

You mean like the Dorms that Auburn is building and showing off to the recruits (47" LED TVs, washers, dryers and furnished in every room)?

[The Six]

You mean like the Dorms that Auburn is building and showing off to the recruits (47" LED TVs, washers, dryers and furnished in every room)?

DING!

https://fp.auburn.edu/housing/South%20Donahue.htm

[GH2001]

DING!

https://fp.auburn.edu/housing/South%20Donahue.htm

Saw them and the new student activities center this past Saturday. Was like "dayyum". Very well done.

[AUChizad]

You mean like the Dorms that Auburn is building and showing off to the recruits (47" LED TVs, washers, dryers and furnished in every room)?

[Godfather]

You mean like the Dorms that Auburn is building and showing off to the recruits (47" LED TVs, washers, dryers and furnished in every room)?

2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester 

[The Six]

2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester 

Gonna have to rob a lot of folks in trailer parks to cover that.

[The Six]

2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester 

AUBURN UNIVERSITY ESTIMATED STUDENT EXPENSE BUDGETS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014, FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS

Alabama Resident - Undergrad
Tuition/Fees $9,852

Out of State - Undergrad
Tuition/Fees $26,364

[Snaggletiger]

I just called to up my monthly contribution to mini Snags college fund.  Holy Frijoles