The Tub (UD) Expansion Drawings

[clenz]

It looks like they are going after the Kinnick Stadium (Iowa Hawkeyes) layout that they went to when they redid the stadium a couple years ago

[93henfan]

I'm hoping they put in an escalator and an upper concourse for those in the double letter rows. My dad's knees are close to being shot, and I am considering giving up some of my view from row JJ and moving down to give him a break. But, if they make it easier to get up there I'll stay.

For those not familiar, all exits at Delaware Stadium are at the bottom. The stadium goes up to row PP (ie. 42 rows) and there are only six exits on each side for roughly ten thousand people per side. It takes quite a while for the stadium to empty. Adding top exits would be a nice improvement.

[Seahawks]

That looks very nice. My daughter went to UD and I know they pack the place. Hope they get this done.

Hope you're talkin' about the stadium...

Geeze I gotta watch what I say here. Yes, the stadium!

[AppMan]

Outstanding! Love the endzone seating. Exactly what I'd like to see at The ROCK. Looking more like Delaware, JMU, Liberty, ODU, & ASU are well on their way to becomming a core group which could make up a very nice Mid Atlantic Conference.

[BlackFalkin]

Don't get nervous....you still will have the best stadium WEST of the Miss...

Dont kid yourself pal....

[00bluehen]

Yawn...these are really no different than the hubalooed South Campus redesign drawings. Harker strategically unveiled them at Forum/Reunion weekend, probably as a nice way to get people to open their wallets.

If the U is smart AND serious about this, they'll have a promo video up and running at the WCUPA scrimmage. If there's nothing of that sort, I really can't and WON'T believe them. We've been down this road before already...

The drawings of the changes coming to the BOB are all well and good, but they're not doing any major work with the groundbreaking that's already (?) taken place there. Just a little cosmetic add-on. Certainly won't become that beheamoth shown in the pics anytime soon.

[bluehenbillk]

Yawn...these are really no different than the hubalooed South Campus redesign drawings. Harker strategically unveiled them at Forum/Reunion weekend, probably as a nice way to get people to open their wallets.

If the U is smart AND serious about this, they'll have a promo video up and running at the WCUPA scrimmage. If there's nothing of that sort, I really can't and WON'T believe them. We've been down this road before already...

The drawings of the changes coming to the BOB are all well and good, but they're not doing any major work with the groundbreaking that's already (?) taken place there. Just a little cosmetic add-on. Certainly won't become that beheamoth shown in the pics anytime soon.

They were supposed to have something under the stands last year, (or the year before, I forget at this point) for people to see. But I agree, no reason to not play a video for people on the big screen, if they're smart they''d make it a UDAF video, tie everything UDAF to that, even though they claim it's not directly where the $$ goes, people will be more likely to put down $$ when they see the carrot. Oh yeah, a date of groundbreaking and/or completion would go a long way as well. Thank you for attending Marketing 101.

[89Hen]

P.S. Rodney & Dickinson dorms bite the dust too.

I lived in those cinder block cells.

[bluehenbillk]

P.S. Rodney & Dickinson dorms bite the dust too.

I lived in those cinder block cells.

I was in Dickinson my FR year, my wife is a former Rodney girl. Rodney Dining Hall, memories.

[89Hen]

my wife is a former Rodney girl. Rodney Dining Hall, memories.

Oh yeah, I remember her.

[Bluehen05]

With the fundraising efforts you would think slapping the name of a business on the stadium could be the prize for the top bidder. I'm sure they'll keep Tubby Raymond field - but if they did sell the name of the structure what would you prefer? Also, thoughts as to if the new U in the north endzone would switch where the team runs out? I hope the keep it underneath the student section.

[bluehenbillk]

With the fundraising efforts you would think slapping the name of a business on the stadium could be the prize for the top bidder. I'm sure they'll keep Tubby Raymond field - but if they did sell the name of the structure what would you prefer? Also, thoughts as to if the new U in the north endzone would switch where the team runs out? I hope the keep it underneath the student section.

Primo's Hoagies Palace or

Rapa Scrapple Stadium

[AppMan]

Yawn...these are really no different than the hubalooed South Campus redesign drawings. Harker strategically unveiled them at Forum/Reunion weekend, probably as a nice way to get people to open their wallets.

If the U is smart AND serious about this, they'll have a promo video up and running at the WCUPA scrimmage. If there's nothing of that sort, I really can't and WON'T believe them. We've been down this road before already...

The drawings of the changes coming to the BOB are all well and good, but they're not doing any major work with the groundbreaking that's already (?) taken place there. Just a little cosmetic add-on. Certainly won't become that beheamoth shown in the pics anytime soon.

Hard to understand. Delaware is one of the most well heeled schools in the nation.

[93henfan]

Hard to understand. Delaware is one of the most well heeled schools in the nation.

Unfortunately, the football program is looked at as more as a giver than a receiver; a cash cow if you will. The University is only throwing it the bones necessary to keep the ticket holders from revolting, thus assuring the revenue still flows to pay for all the sports that no one gives a shit about and which would be unsustainable without football subsidizing them.

[YoUDeeMan]

P.S. Rodney & Dickinson dorms bite the dust too.

Gilbert bit the dust already. Perkins, too...huge changes on the north side.

The campus has changed dramatically in recent years - all for the better (except the closing of the B&G Club). The town has changed too....they are bending the Main Street "feel", and the red brick architecture, around to Elkton Rd past Apple Rd. (where the bridge over the RR tracks w/the 7-11 store on the corner). As the town brings in more national chains, there are more marketing/sponsorship opportunities for the athletic teams.

[93henfan]

Proud Russell C-man here.

Co-ed dorms with the women's shower on my end of the hall. Those were the days.

[State Line Liquors]

P.S. Rodney & Dickinson dorms bite the dust too.

I lived in those cinder block cells.

If Dickinson was considered a cinder block cell, then I certainly remember some of the overnite conjugal visits fondly.

[Jaxhen]

Dickinson resident here as well.

[GannonFan]

Yup, Dickinson for me as well. Dorms themselves were perfectly fine, just the location that kinda sucked.

[YoUDeeMan]

Yup, Dickinson for me as well. Dorms themselves were perfectly fine, just the location that kinda sucked.

Russle A. Later Pencader, top floor...nice high, vaulted ceilings.

Good memories.

[Ivytalk]

With the fundraising efforts you would think slapping the name of a business on the stadium could be the prize for the top bidder. I'm sure they'll keep Tubby Raymond field - but if they did sell the name of the structure what would you prefer? Also, thoughts as to if the new U in the north endzone would switch where the team runs out? I hope the keep it underneath the student section.

Primo's Hoagies Palace or

Rapa Scrapple Stadium

Another vote for Rapa Scrapple Stadium! ("no stinkin' Kirby & Holloway served here")

[93henfan]

It's really a shame that Frank Perdue got mixed up with Salisbury State, because the tie in with Perdue and a school with a Hen for a mascot would have been priceless.

[89Hen]

Later Pencader, top floor...nice high, vaulted ceilings.

Nicest dorms I remember was the girls dorm at Warner. 10-12' ceilings, big ass windows, close to the infirmary for the day after.

[bluehenbillk]

Primo's Hoagies Palace or

Rapa Scrapple Stadium

Another vote for Rapa Scrapple Stadium! ("no stinkin' Kirby & Holloway served here")

truthfully Habbersett is really the best, but they don't have a Delaware connection.

[HenZoneNation]

Don't get nervous....you still will have the best stadium WEST of the Miss...

Dont kid yourself pal....

If it goes down the way they've presented it, then it would be nicer...in my opinion...30,000 people with all the comforts of a modern stadium mixed with the tradition of our old one...that's tough to beat. I would like to make it out and see Washington-Griz someday.