JMU Bridgeforth Stadium construction webcam

[Kim Peek]

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That was from the hip. I remember flipping through the long range prospectus and saw something like this. I'm sure you're ready to correct.

Errrm.. Uh... no... erm... yes... you are correct mcveyrl. According to the JMU Master Plan pages 17-18, the convocation center will be upgraded at some time in the future. On page 79 is where the University eradicates all the jews. Errrr, our fellow Duker was confused by your numbers. The University has also released a rendering of what a 40,000 capacity stadium would look like.

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[49RFootballNow]

That was from the hip. I remember flipping through the long range prospectus and saw something like this. I'm sure you're ready to correct.

Errrm.. Uh... no... erm... yes... you are correct mcveyrl. According to the JMU Master Plan pages 17-18, the convocation center will be upgraded at some time in the future. On page 79 is where the University eradicates all the jews. Errrr, our fellow Duker was confused by your numbers. The University has also released a rendering of what a 40,000 capacity stadium would look like.

http://jamesmadisonuniversity.v1.myvirt ... 2009013001" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You have a pimp'n master plan there!

Here's mine:

http://masterplan.uncc.edu/sites/defaul ... orum_0.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jmu-fan-1981]

[NG33]

Looking like it's coming along nicely. I'm really excited to be making the trip up there again.

[rueful]

Thats coming along nicely. Wish I could make it to the LU @JMU game, but probably cant squeeze in a 700 mile drive

[mcveyrl]

Thats coming along nicely. Wish I could make it to the LU @JMU game, but probably cant squeeze in a 700 mile drive

It's a 6 o'clock game. You got all day!!

[BDKJMU]

That was from the hip. I remember flipping through the long range prospectus and saw something like this. I'm sure you're ready to correct.

Errrm.. Uh... no... erm... yes... you are correct mcveyrl. According to the JMU Master Plan pages 17-18, the convocation center will be upgraded at some time in the future. On page 79 is where the University eradicates all the jews. Errrr, our fellow Duker was confused by your numbers. The University has also released a rendering of what a 40,000 capacity stadium would look like.

http://jamesmadisonuniversity.v1.myvirt ... 2009013001" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Welcome aboard Kim Peek.

To add further, in the DNR article "JMU: I-A Isn't In Plans. Officials Say School Is ‘Comfortable' In Division I-AA" from 1/15/08 shortly after the expansion plan was unveiled:
"While a move to I-A is clearly not imminent, Bourne said the renovation plan gives JMU the flexibility to expand further if it becomes necessary, either for a move to I-A or just to accommodate a growing fan base while competing in I-AA. Long-range plans include the possibility of a double-deck grandstand on the north side of the stadium (the Godwin Hall side) that would boost capacity to 40,000.

[JMUpurplehazed]

Tarp coming up today, I forgot there is a football field after all this time...can't wait for fall and a 130 ft tall second deck after next season

[JMU DJ]

Might as well bump the webcam

[89Hen]

Excellent! What's the scoop with the first 10 rows? They look too steep, but maybe it's just the wide angle lens.

[YoUDeeMan]

Might as well bump the webcam

Now we know why they included a weight room connected to the stadium...your students are going to need more muscle to toss those giant streamers onto the field. When do they get dyed purple?

[JMU DJ]

Excellent! What's the scoop with the first 10 rows? They look too steep, but maybe it's just the wide angle lens.

Think it's just the angle. Here some more photos (you're welcome Mcveyrl... you lazy no photo uploading good for nothing)

Don't look too steep from this angle:

Now we know why they included a weight room connected to the stadium...your students are going to need more muscle to toss those giant streamers onto the field. When do they get dyed purple?

How do you they got there in the first place? Streamers get dyed Monday, August 30th.

[TBirdz]

What was the reason again that they are placing temporary bleachers at the front of the new addition rather than just complete the whole thing? The place looks great, good for JMU.

[JMUDuke2002]

What was the reason again that they are placing temporary bleachers at the front of the new addition rather than just complete the whole thing? The place looks great, good for JMU.

The permanent seats for the first 10 or so rows will go in last. They need the space for the giant crane that we'll be needed for building the upperdeck and endzone seating.

[BDKJMU]

What was the reason again that they are placing temporary bleachers at the front of the new addition rather than just complete the whole thing? The place looks great, good for JMU.

I believe the week after the last home game with W&M they will dismantle the temp bleachers and soon move in construction trucks and cranes in the area where the temp bleachers are in order to begin the construction process for the 2nd deck, luxury suites, press box, new lighting, and permanent seats in the west endzone. If those temp bleachers were permanent they would have to drive those trucks and cranes onto the edge of the field, which would destroy it and would mean would have to get new field turf or whatever they call it, and that stuff aint cheap...

From the Harrisonburg Daily News Record article on 6/30 (you have to have a subscription to read the entire article)
"JMU: It'll Be Ready Bourne Says Bridgeforth On Schedule"

JMU's AD Jeff Bourne:
"......As expected, Bourne said construction on the second phase of the renovation will mean JMU can't host any Division I-AA playoff games on campus this season.

"We are not going to have a playoff game here. It's just not going to work out," he said.

Bourne said the university was considering bidding to host a first-round playoff game the weekend of Thanksgiving. If it had done so, however, that would have cost JMU two weeks of construction because the Dukes end the regular season on the road on Nov. 20.

JMU prefers to begin work immediately after the final home game, Nov. 13 against William & Mary.

Matthews said those extra days could prove important if the area gets another snow-filled winter.

"It's not like I'm an expert on construction, but you realize they'll have to work up high on the upper deck this winter," Matthews said. "When the weather gets bad, they're going to have to stop."

And those two extra weeks, Bourne said, could help assure JMU is ready for opening day in 2011.

Bourne earlier said JMU might seek to host a playoff game at another nearby football facility. Tuesday, Bourne said he had not contacted VMI or the University of Virginia about hosting a playoff game at their fields, though he said that could still be an option.

[BDKJMU]

What was the reason again that they are placing temporary bleachers at the front of the new addition rather than just complete the whole thing? The place looks great, good for JMU.

The permanent seats for the first 10 or so rows will go in last. They need the space for the giant crane that we'll be needed for building the upperdeck and endzone seating.

Beat me to it 02'. I hit my reply before I saw you replied 9 min earlier....

[89Hen]

"We are not going to have a playoff game here. It's just not going to work out," he said

Yup. 6-5 doesn't usually get in.

[89Hen]

What was the reason again that they are placing temporary bleachers at the front of the new addition rather than just complete the whole thing? The place looks great, good for JMU.

The permanent seats for the first 10 or so rows will go in last. They need the space for the giant crane that we'll be needed for building the upperdeck and endzone seating.

Ahhh, that's why it looks odd. Didn't know they were temps.

[BDKJMU]

"We are not going to have a playoff game here. It's just not going to work out," he said

Yup. 6-5 doesn't usually get in.

Well, considering UD the last 2 seasons was 3-8 and 5-5 vs Div I, I'm sure you're well aware of that.

[mcveyrl]

The permanent seats for the first 10 or so rows will go in last. They need the space for the giant crane that we'll be needed for building the upperdeck and endzone seating.

Ahhh, that's why it looks odd. Didn't know they were temps.

Yea, I actually think they are steeper than they will be. Eventually, they'll go further to the field.

[bluehenbillk]

I think this is your Phase I...

That is an old rendering. Here is the actual design

I thought it was supposed to look like that this year? Maybe a JMU fan can help me out with what this all is supposed to look like by the start of the 2011 season.

[JMU2004]

That is an old rendering. Here is the actual design

I thought it was supposed to look like that this year? Maybe a JMU fan can help me out with what this all is supposed to look like by the start of the 2011 season.

It will look like that in 2011. This is year 1 of the phase 1 build.

[BlackFalkin]

EWU's new turf.
Sacramento St. new turf:

Jacksonville St new stadium:
Liberty's new stadium.
Portland St. new stadium.
JMU's new stadium.

SIU's new stadium.

[89Hen]

EWU's new turf.
Sacramento St. new turf:

Delaware got new turf too.

[mcveyrl]

Some pics from last week (although these don't appear to be the greatest shots...marketing intern must've left)

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