@ South Dakota Game Day Thread

[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.

 

[EWURanger]

At least we're still fighting. That's good I guess.

 

[ewueagfan]

Put a different QB in.

 

[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.

 

[EWURanger]

Looked like it hit the ground. Doesn't matter.

 

[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.

 

[Obzerver]

Great catch...having a good game...lets throw it more to TE;s...since we are out of wr's...sheesh

 

[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.

 

[E-Wu Tang Clan]

Least USD sucks ass in the red zone.

 

[eaglemachine]

Mini Bell has been a bright spot.

 

[EWURanger]

Mini Bell has been a bright spot.

He honestly looks like our best option at RB right now.

 

[Obzerver]

Get it boys...I'll feel better!!

 

[Obzerver]

Ranger...spot on w/mini- Bell

 

[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.