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Title: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Townhallsavoy on July 31, 2013, 12:18:28 PM
$68 million.

The Welcome Area

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vknq4pxy40ljpg/k-bigpic.jpg)

The Locker Room 

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkm0h08mzxkjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

The Barbershop

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkm667e95xsjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

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

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkmgl3coxydjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

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:

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkmo5dkpisujpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Head Coach's Office

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkmtukn5vf7jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Coaches Meeting Room

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vkmzvm24pddjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Player's Lounge with Six Gaming Stations

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vknzi47zvybjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Miniature Player Models to Show Off Uniforms

(http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/1024/EE/EEDAMGOJDITQIGN.20130730203940.jpg)

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

(http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/1024/OS/OSGOAPDJMJHQZGM.20130730204600.jpg)

The Food Court

(http://image.cdnllnwnl.xosnetwork.com/pics33/1024/DA/DALVKRWTJQOTMJZ.20130730235352.jpg)

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

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/LP/LPUBKDCVOYAUARE.20130730205423.jpg)

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

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/YS/YSAVSNJQUSSIDDO.20130730210425.jpg)

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

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/PP/PPVOEOWHZSPBWKC.20130730210821.jpg)

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

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/UH/UHBGRJBXIIUXWHJ.20130730211503.jpg)

The Outdoor Deck of the Player's Lounge

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/UC/UCGFGWDNKCWQISR.20130730212141.jpg)

Weight Room

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/XJ/XJLGQFVYRDHGGTN.20130731001517.jpg)

The Floor of the Weight Room is Made of Brazilian Hardwood

(http://www.goducks.com/pics33/1024/UU/UUNNBEKSBKZPGRP.20130730212648.jpg)
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on July 31, 2013, 12:22:58 PM
I want one.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on July 31, 2013, 12:23:25 PM
Wow these college football players have it rough...we should pay them.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on July 31, 2013, 12:25:29 PM
It's good to know the king.

(http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1124_biggest_givers/image/33_phil_knight.jpg)
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: The Six on July 31, 2013, 12:27:37 PM
Wow these college football players have it rough...we should pay them.

Dee Liner clearly agrees...
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Townhallsavoy on July 31, 2013, 12:31:38 PM
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.

Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: AUChizad on July 31, 2013, 01:27:26 PM
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.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Hogwally on July 31, 2013, 02:22:04 PM
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.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 31, 2013, 02:34:28 PM
     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.   
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: GH2001 on July 31, 2013, 05:03:53 PM
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.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 31, 2013, 05:13:23 PM
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
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 31, 2013, 06:39:27 PM
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!
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: The Prowler on July 31, 2013, 11:23:40 PM
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)?
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: The Six on August 01, 2013, 08:35:30 AM
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 (https://fp.auburn.edu/housing/South%20Donahue.htm)
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: GH2001 on August 01, 2013, 10:18:24 AM
DING!

https://fp.auburn.edu/housing/South%20Donahue.htm (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.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: AUChizad on August 01, 2013, 10:56:17 AM
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)?
:hammer:
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on August 01, 2013, 11:21:53 AM
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  :jaw:
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: The Six on August 01, 2013, 11:31:20 AM
2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester  :jaw:

Gonna have to rob a lot of folks in trailer parks to cover that.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: The Six on August 01, 2013, 11:33:31 AM
2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester  :jaw:
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
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Snaggletiger on August 01, 2013, 11:36:26 AM
I just called to up my monthly contribution to mini Snags college fund.  Holy Frijoles
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Townhallsavoy on August 01, 2013, 11:37:51 AM
2 bedroom: $4,800.00 per student / per semester  :jaw:

It's mind boggling.

I took a class at UAB this past spring and was flabbergasted to have spent $1300 for one class. 

It's insane.  Then I was looking into taking chemistry this fall, and it was required to take a lab plus a recitation class, both of which cost more money and both require their own materials, which of course are overpriced.

It's sad really. 
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on August 01, 2013, 12:03:10 PM
I just called to up my monthly contribution to mini Snags college fund.  Holy Frijoles

Mines only 3 and I don't make Snaggle cash.....FML
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Snaggletiger on August 01, 2013, 12:15:23 PM
Mines only 3 and I don't make Snaggle cash.....FML

Look at me now
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Godfather on August 01, 2013, 12:48:39 PM
Look at me now
I still have my balls though...so I have that going for me...which is nice.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: dallaswareagle on August 01, 2013, 01:37:10 PM
I still have my balls though...so I have that going for me...which is nice.

Not if your coming from out of state. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Tiger Wench on August 01, 2013, 03:26:50 PM
I still have my balls though...so I have that going for me...which is nice.

Did the Dali Lama give them back to you?  Maybe if Snags caddied for him...
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: Snaggletiger on August 01, 2013, 03:30:22 PM
Did the Dali Lama give them back to you?  Maybe if Snags caddied for him...

It's in the hole.  It's in the hole.
Title: Re: Oregon Updates Facilities...Again
Post by: dallaswareagle on August 01, 2013, 03:41:22 PM
A looper, you know, a caddy, a looper, a jock. So, I tell them I'm a pro jock, and who do you think they give me? The Dalai Lama, himself. Twelfth son of the Lama. The flowing robes, the grace, bald ... striking. So, I'm on the first tee with him. I give him the driver. He hauls off and whacks one -- big hitter, the Lama -- long, into a 10,000-foot crevasse, right at the base of this glacier. Do you know what the Lama says? 'Gunga galunga .... gunga, gunga-lagunga.' So we finish the 18th and he's gonna stiff me. And I say, 'Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know?' And he says, 'Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness.' So I got that going for me, which is nice."