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FBS Independent bound

My guess is that it changed from a dugout bowl (early conceptual renderings) to concrete footings and structural steel beams/columns that's a more common look for these size stadiums. In the interview above he touches on what is expected to be up for the '25 season.
It would be nice if they released the revised plans he referred to, we are beyond renderings now, which was a good thing to hear.
 
Credit to Hornet twitter for countering all the hate Dr. Wood is getting from his recent statements and actions. I see the push for FBS rooted mainly in trying to better our situation given the current changing landscape of D1 football whilst elevating the profile of the University as a whole. I'm fully in support of the vision Dr. Wood is advocating for.

 

Feed is a bit choppy and I think Dr. Wood is running on fumes, but good stuff still.

Seemed to insinuate that they could be in an FBS conference now, but chose independence for flexibility and to get in a better bargaining position in the future.

Also, mentioned the Big12 when talking about the schedule. I'm assuming there is a BIG12 opponent lined up in 2026 or 2027.

Also said there will be a big announcement next week.
 
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Again, sounds like the track is a permanent fixture.

Dr Wood is a pretty cool cat.
I mean, track is never mentioned when he talks about the sports using the new stadium.

I can’t recall, but I think the temporary measures to cover the track in 2025 are the first I’ve hear of anything about it.
 

In his AMA, Dr Wood said he plans to replace the track immediately. Meaning, once the track is removed from Hornet Stadium. Nothing has changed in the plan yet.
He hasn’t identified where the new track will be located. And if track is a priority (boo) then where will it go? If he is adding padding to the current bleachers, then he is not replacing the bleachers or infrastructure. Or removing the track. If they were really going to remove the track and pull the stands 30yds closer to the field, they wouldn’t incur adding padding to the current setup.

Quickly, morphing into Nevada X2 type stadium.

I can’t take any of this too seriously with a track in the football stadium. What started as grandeur and never been done at Sac State is slowly being baited and switched into FBS light. Just enough to get by. No wonder, nPAC knew better. MWC knew better and took the team that has a real stadium that can be added to easily and looks like a stadium. Not padded bleachers used for the Rose Bowl parade one time.
 

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