Its happening (stadium renovations)

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13546]

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13546]

Looking thru the windows at the north end and being able to see both goal posts, and even line those up with the middle window pane, I figured I could put the south tunnel alignment OCD to rest.

We have bigger problems now.

 

[Jersey Man10 3508]

Derka?

[Pasken 1309]

Now when does that West Concourse rebuild project start? 

[BurntOrange&White 39656]

33 minutes ago, Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand said:

That looks pretty good. 
 

 

@Zeus do they plan on doing something similar to the front to cover around the video board?

[cdain3 3454]

That looks pretty good. 
 
 
[mention=4530]Zeus[/mention] do they plan on doing something similar to the front to cover around the video board?

I'm guessing they're gonna keep it bare until they add the other two screens.

[cdain3 3454]

LaundryGuy

Posted on 2 hrs, , User Since 25 months ago, User Post Count: 534

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So I moved back into Moncrief today and took a quick tour around the joint.
First spoiler alert, don't expect anything new regarding the locker room. Construction covered it all during the renovations so pics you've seen before with those lockers that were put in 2 years ago, the super chic bathroom/showers, and the TV wall are the same. There might be some minor cosmetic changes, maybe different carpet but it's pretty much the same.

The training room is baddass and huge. Totally different from what was there and next to it is an all new hydrotherapy room. Cody Pools was in there today getting it set up. Training staff were moving in so lots of boxes everywhere and there's still some final work from construction being done so I didn't take any pics yet

The equipment room is not very fancy but it's freakin huge now with a way better functioning layout and connecting to the locker room in a better way than before
Players lounge is now downstairs next to the locker room and it is very nice and super cool. It's close to my laundry room too so I might find
myself chillin' in there sometimes for a break [https://s3media]
New staff locker rooms are very nice. Coaches locker room is upstairs now and is baddass. Staff spaces are first class now where as before it was kinda find some space for your stuff if you can in a janky shower/locker room.
I didn't see the weight room yet as Power Lift is there installing everything.
There's new office spaces but I didn't go in that area
There's fresh branding on the walls. It's pretty swanky and about what you might expect with cool lighting, bold graphic lighted art, All Americans, and all that stuff. I'll get pics of that soon.

There's still some areas that need to be finished up with paint and flooring but Moncrief is back to functioning and we can work in there which is outstanding considering the makeshift facilities we've been dealing with since Jan 2020 were getting old very fast. Not one staffer has expressed regret leaving NEZ and getting back to Moncrief. Everybody had a smile and that's saying something because moving sucks.
And for me the laundry room is about 2x bigger than before. 7 brand spankin' new large washers, 1 small washer, and 10 gas dryers. There's also a new space that I quickly turned into my little lounge area where I put my fridge, chairs, and there's a 55" Sony mounted to the wall. I got my firestick plugged in so it's ready for streaming while I do laundry.

[RamjetFDO 10554]

On 8/20/2021 at 3:13 PM, texifornia said:

That's a high scoring first :33 seconds

#allgasnobrakes

[Doc Reeves 6434]

19 minutes ago, cdain3 said:

and 10 gas dryers

Undoubtedly without breaks

[Zeus 5950]

 

1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

That looks pretty good. 
 

 

@Zeus do they plan on doing something similar to the front to cover around the video board?

It's a screen like that but no idea what color or what's on there around the video board. There's also screening going on the South side of the addition to cover up everything from behind. 

Owner usually handles signage so there's stuff about it in the drawings but it's blank basically.

 

[Zeus 5950]

Oh that is the South side screening nice. Came out sweet.

[TheBryMan81 2502]

On 8/21/2021 at 5:13 AM, texifornia said:

That's a high scoring first :33 seconds

Cajuns used a time out, that explains it

[BurntOrange&White 39656]

11 hours ago, Zeus said:

 

It's a screen like that but no idea what color or what's on there around the video board. There's also screening going on the South side of the addition to cover up everything from behind. 

Owner usually handles signage so there's stuff about it in the drawings but it's blank basically.

 

Is that material a mesh? Will it be permanent on the backside or will they put a different finish such as expanded metal of some sort?

Edited August 23, 2021 by BurntOrange&White

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

23 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Is that material a mesh? Will it be permanent on the backside or will they put a different finish such as expanded metal of some sort?

Can’t say with any certainty, Zeus maybe could, but it would t surprise me if it needed to be that way for air flow to keep the led panels cool. 

[SizzleChest 8275]

2 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Can’t say with any certainty, Zeus maybe could, but it would t surprise me if it needed to be that way for air flow to keep the led panels cool. 

[Vito Andolini 9111]

Pure guess, but I suspect it’s a waterproof, flexible mesh fabric (like a wind/privacy screen on a tennis court) that’s pulled taut and does allow for ventilation. Metal screens can also be used (and may be here), but I think it’s the waterproof plasticized mesh in this case (the DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM signage on the other side is a mesh fabric that wasn’t tied down fully and gathered up in a rainstorm, and I’m assuming this is the same stuff). I think it’s simply a less expensive option than something more permanent (more assuming on my part, but the sun/weather will probably mean this has to be replaced every few years). 

I’ve never used the word “mesh” so much in my entire life.

[Vito Andolini 9111]

@zeus photo from 8/14 shows the front panels, and I think the orange ones on the back side are the same concept.

[Cajun 11675]

On 8/19/2021 at 7:45 AM, Steamboat1874 said:

Not a fan of that at all.

Looks lame.

Same.   Pick one or the other.  Enough of the "let's see how much we can cram in here!" bullshit douche approach.

We have logo intoxication it appears.

[JFKFC 4878]

18 hours ago, Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand said:

Looking thru the windows at the north end and being able to see both goal posts, and even line those up with the middle window pane, I figured I could put the south tunnel alignment OCD to rest.

We have bigger problems now.

 

Is that your hair in the reflection? If yes:

- Were you just in a building collapse?

- Do you live in a dumpster at a truck stop?

- Did you buy a bargain basement toupee?

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

9 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

Is that your hair in the reflection? If yes:

- Were you just in a building collapse?

- Do you live in a dumpster at a truck stop?

- Did you buy a bargain basement toupee?

- how bad was the fire?

[Vito Andolini 9111]

If you zoom into the hairline, it looks like a Bob Ross winterscape. 

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13546]

51 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

Is that your hair in the reflection? If yes:

- Were you just in a building collapse?

- Do you live in a dumpster at a truck stop?

- Did you buy a bargain basement toupee?

It's punk rock, Dad! You wouldn't understand! *slams bedroom door*

 

[CBHorn 414]

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

[Skipper 6103]

8 minutes ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

True but looks like we end the game in victory formation inside their 5.  Also D came to play.   I'll take it.

[The Ace of Aces 5106]

18 minutes ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

I'm just going to ignore those pixel outages. 

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

True or false:  this screen is made of the same LED boards as godzillatron but rearranged?

[Pasken 1309]

1 minute ago, Pato del Muerto said:

True or false:  this screen is made of the same LED boards as godzillatron but rearranged?

False. This screen is actually 2 panels smaller than the 2019 video screen. It's also arranged in a wider configuration.

[DanTheHorn 4901]

1 hour ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

 

We gave up a safety because the oline sucks! The good news is our defense has only given up field goals.

Edited August 23, 2021 by DanTheHorn

[LTtxfan 48977]

 

[Steamboat1874 4032]

2 hours ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

Man I will take a 3 point win right now if it was offered.

This is no creampuff we are playing.

[OU Sucks 8746]

2 hours ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

Yeah, but a win is a win and winning is really hard.

[Post Oak 20187]

if we only win 17 to 11 Surly will burn.

[Tex-19 2869]

Wasn't today supposed to be the SEZ unveiling for the team? Haven't seen anything on social media

[Cairn Horn88 8179]

2 hours ago, CBHorn said:

17 points in the game. Offense sucks confirmed.

That's after the 1st qtr!

[cdain3 3454]

Wasn't today supposed to be the SEZ unveiling for the team? Haven't seen anything on social media

The laundry guy on horn247 posted these. That's all I've seen so far.

[cdain3 3454]

LaundryGuy

Posted on 8 hrs, , User Since 25 months ago, User Post Count: 546

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I'll put it like this....If Alabama and Oregon football facilities had a baby, you would get the new Texas facilities. It's modern, bright, fresh, open, very functional, and history and accomplishments are well branded,

It checks all the boxes. Great use of windows inside the building for the training room and hydrotherapy room and now you can see the field from Moncrief. The meeting rooms have awesome burnt orange hi back oversized gaming style chairs w/ Longhorn branding. Barber shop with two really nice chairs. Small movie theater in the lounge as well. There's a nutrition station that reminds me of those stores at an airport where you can buy a snack, drink, and book or magazine. They're still working on the public entrance to MNAC so I haven't been up there but I imagine people will be greeted by modern tech, swagger, history, and lots of trophies from what I've seen so far.

It depends on tastes as far as rankings. IMO aggy is too dark and reminds me if Kylo Ren was an Aggy that's what you get. And what's up with all the tvs? I guess since they don't have any trophies they put up a ton of tvs IDK. Aggy also went crazy with SEC branding while you'd never know Texas was in the big 12 because the branding is 100% Texas. Clemson is a theme park. Went too far with school colors with very little neutral color and things like the slide and mini golf IMO are goofy. IMO LSU still has the coolest lockers with the lounge chair thing. Notre Dame is cool and unique but reminds me of a whiskey and cigar club which is not bad really, just very different for a locker room. OU and Alabama are both awesome and scream football factory. Oregon mastered the art of zen with their digs. Everybody else is pretty much cookie cutter with the same thing just different branding. What I've seen from Texas, I'd rank it anywhere between 1 and 5 but I'm also bias.

[ousux 5587]

That custom barber chair may be the best I've ever seen

[Vito Andolini 9111]

 

The clippers icon above the word “TEXAS” is pretty cool. They wanted to put a couple horns on either side to make a playful longhorn silhouette, but they were served with an injunction from DelConte.

Spoiler

I’m kidding.

 

[thepop 4409]

Ha they shouldn’t be sharing those interior pics but since the team moved in today here’s a few extra. I didn’t take pics of it but the pool/water therapy area is nice. 

 

[Vito Andolini 9111]

Ha, they give the coaches boring ass old Mack Brown style lockers. 

[South Austin 52144]

Ha

[cdain3 3454]

[cdain3 3454]

Looking a little orange tonight.

[Zeus 5950]

14 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Is that material a mesh? Will it be permanent on the backside or will they put a different finish such as expanded metal of some sort?

Yeah mesh forever as of now. Lightweight and does what it needs to - hides the stair and backside of the jumbotron. Panels wouldn't work ya gotta build a wall and yadda yadda.

I almost always hate metal panel cladding, all the hospitals we work on pick silverish shit. On DKR the flat white walls and the dark woodgrain columns have panels that look awesome. The orange is a little to bright but it's ok. 

For some reason at Dell Med they used these dark metal shingles. Entire facades full of em

Metal shingle penthouse I guess is forgivable because it's a Larry Speck building and the rest of it is pretty cool.

The limestone is going to look interesting in 10 years.

But then metal panels between garage floors yuck.

Oh well rant over

[SHOOTER12 8789]

On 8/22/2021 at 10:03 AM, MontereyMX said:

do those damn cranes wobble in real time?  fuck that

That is exactly the reason I turned down a high paying job opportunity running one back in '88.  Went up for a test run with a superintendent made a couple picks, and noticed how the wind affected everything and just making a moderate lift caused "sag" and I said screw this.

Edited August 24, 2021 by SHOOTER12

[SuperSport 1333]

SIAP

 

 

[Harrison Bergeron 1798]

On 8/22/2021 at 5:00 PM, Ignatius said:

South end zone Longhorn cutout would be dickbutt…

Close:

[SHOOTER12 8789]

15 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

SIAP

 

 

Hell yeah!

[SydneyCarton 47884]

23 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

SIAP

 

 

I've gotta say, I haven't been a huge fan of the longhorn from jump street. I like the idea, but the outline always looked too far from our actual logo. But this...at night...this looks pretty fucking good. 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18523]

31 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

SIAP

 

 

If they really want to take it to 11 they should light that fucker up and then launch a missile aimed at college station out of it