EWU To Move Ahead With Second Phase of Roos Field Renovations

[Obzerver]

"The track is top-notch, btw. The good money you describe did, in fact, buy a really good track. Sucks that our football stadium is a multi-use facility, but the track is awesome."

* That is awesome. I didn't want it moved only because i figure putting it somewhere else wouldn't do it justice. Was a 23 year Head Track Coach

 

[Eaglefanatical]

I can confirm that the new track looks great, and is a much better contrast against the turf than the old track.

 

[Obzerver]

At half time on the radio Larry Weir talking to AD Tim Collins. They are right now talking about phase 2 of improvements.. The new press box was emphasized and Larry ask him and are you improving the stands? Well, Collins dodged the question then Larry asked him directly so are the stands getting changed and/or improved? Collins much have been a politician is his other life as he did a great job not answering but deflection into going back to the phase 2 improvements (minus the stands) and mentioned phase 3...briefly. Said new turf coming. Take that for what it's worth. We shall see....

 

[Eagle Talon]

At half time on the radio Larry Weir talking to AD Tim Collins. They are right now talking about phase 2 of improvements.. The new press box was emphasized and Larry ask him and are you improving the stands? Well, Collins dodged the question then Larry asked him directly so are the stands getting changed and/or improved? Collins much have been a politician is his other life as he did a great job not answering but deflection into going back to the phase 2 improvements (minus the stands) and mentioned phase 3...briefly. Said new turf coming. Take that for what it's worth. We shall see....

Didn’t they just replace the turf like 3 years ago?

 

[Obzerver]

he said resurface/refresh the turf?

 

[E-Wu Tang Clan]

At half time on the radio Larry Weir talking to AD Tim Collins. They are right now talking about phase 2 of improvements.. The new press box was emphasized and Larry ask him and are you improving the stands? Well, Collins dodged the question then Larry asked him directly so are the stands getting changed and/or improved? Collins much have been a politician is his other life as he did a great job not answering but deflection into going back to the phase 2 improvements (minus the stands) and mentioned phase 3...briefly. Said new turf coming. Take that for what it's worth. We shall see....

Yea, heard and thought the same.

 

[DefendtheRed]

Yea, heard and thought the same.

I think we all know what that means.

 

[ewueagfan]

This is an absolutely shameful second half performance, on the road or not. We finally have facilities improvements coming soon, it's time for a new coaching staff.

Best's contract runs through 2027. Phase 2 is supposed to be complete for the 2028 season. Seems like good timing for a reboot to me.

 

[Hambone]

Best's contract runs through 2027. Phase 2 is supposed to be complete for the 2028 season. Seems like good timing for a reboot to me.

I thought construction is going to commence immediately following this season. It's going to take two years to build that press box? Seems like a long time.

 

[E-Wu Tang Clan]

I think we all know what that means.

Collins said they're going to talk to the architects about the final design this winter but its hard to think any AD really gives a shit about Eastern as Eastern is often just a stepping stone to something bigger. He probably just wants this to pad his resume.

 

[ewueagfan]

I thought construction is going to commence immediately following this season. It's going to take two years to build that press box? Seems like a long time.

I thought I read that as well.

 

[EWURanger]

Here's the schedule we know right now:

• October 10, 2026: EWU will hold the ceremonial Phase 2 groundbreaking during Homecoming.
• 2027: Actual construction is scheduled to begin. EWU has not yet publicly specified the month construction will start.
• Summer 2028: Construction should be substantially complete.
• 2028 football season: The new press box is scheduled to be open and operational before the season begins.

 

[ewueagfan]

Here's the schedule we know right now:

• October 10, 2026: EWU will hold the ceremonial Phase 2 groundbreaking during Homecoming.
• 2027: Actual construction is scheduled to begin. EWU has not yet publicly specified the month construction will start.
• Summer 2028: Construction should be substantially complete.
• 2028 football season: The new press box is scheduled to be open and operational before the season begins.

Based on that, I'm guessing they start spring/summer of 2027 and construction takes a year to be complete by fall of 2028.

 

[Eagle Talon]

Based on that, I'm guessing they start spring/summer of 2027 and construction takes a year to be complete by fall of 2028.

If the funds are secured now, why not just start construction this off season and have it reqdy for next season?

 

[ewueagle2010]

I don’t understand why anyone would complain about any upgrades to the stadium at this point. 20 years of empty promises should be enough to get excited about the new press box. The stands won’t be filled anyway until we have a new coaching staff.

 

[ewueagfan]

If the funds are secured now, why not just start construction this off season and have it reqdy for next season?

It’ll have something to do with permits and such. It is Washington state, after all. The bureaucracy must have their say.

 

[ewueagfan]

I don’t understand why anyone would complain about any upgrades to the stadium at this point. 20 years of empty promises should be enough to get excited about the new press box. The stands won’t be filled anyway until we have a new coaching staff.

I agree, but I don't think anyone is complaining. Just asking questions, which is ok.

 

[ewueagle2010]

I agree, but I don't think anyone is complaining. Just asking questions, which is ok.

I agree, but I don't think anyone is complaining. Just asking questions, which is ok.

For sure! I’ve seen a couple comments in another thread about keeping the existing stands.

 

[ewueagfan]

For sure! I’ve seen a couple comments in another thread about keeping the existing stands.

I think everyone's pleased overall. We just hope those stupid bleachers get replaced at some point.

 

[Hambone]

For sure! I’ve seen a couple comments in another thread about keeping the existing stands.

No complaints here. I'm stoked about it.