Tony's Opinions: Mizzou Facilities Upgrade (Paraphrase)

Stage #1: Dig New utility/pipe lines - Done
Stage #2: Add new elevator for press, move press to from 5th to 6th floor, will be done for the start of season.
Stage #3: Moving the North End closer to the playing surface. It will reduce the seating capacity and the wall will mimic the contour of the South End.Will be done by seasons start.
Stage #4: East Side Construction - we started and there will be parts of the stadium barricaded off for the games this season - Completion August of 2014.

Hill Movement:

We needed more concourse space with there being no pass outs. We aren't putting the bleachers up there and we are going to keep it clean
Capacity will be near 68,000 for 2013
We don't see the big traveling groups of fans for 2013

Moving the Football Offices:

Putting the football offices and locker rooms behind the south end of the stadium - it's in the concept stage and no time table has been set.
Same for a new indoor facility

There is more to do but we need more money and more donations. Also demand for the stuff needs to be higher to justify the changes.

Taylor Stadium:

New 4,000 sq. ft clubhouse to be done by January
We can't improve the quantity but can improve the quality, some seating will be added.
Baseball hasn't warranted a larger capacity - we aren't bringing in 10,000 like LSU is every night.
We are terrible so expanding wouldn't be a good idea (emphasis mine)
So we are going to focus on making the stadium look better, we want one of the best stadiums in the country but not necessarily the biggest

New Softball Stadium:

There is talk of a new stadium, but "Not so fast my friends"
Best option is to build a new stadium
New stadium cost between $12 and $20 Million
Coach Earleywine has built a Nationally competitive program, softball has earned a new venue
When we have big games and big series the place is busting at the seams, we need more seating.
Coach Earleywine isn't going anywhere for a long time.

Hearnes Center:

We aren't going to tear down Hearnes. We use the building for 4 sports and many other events during the year. It is the Workhorse of the Athletic Department.
Opened in 72' with some systems failing it is still too useful to tear down.

Tennis:

Getting a new building. Yeah, we decided to actually care a little about that now (emphasis mine)

SEC Brought:

Year 2 Dip:

Yes, there is concern, since football was a huge let down(emphasis mine). We predict less tickets sales than last year.

Athletic Budget:

Missouri ranks 11th or 12th, tied with Ole' Miss for that spot. Above MSU and Vandy, and about 15$ Million less than UK, USCe, and Arky.

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