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Berkman · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:36 pm Post subject: McGuirk Upgrade

I think this needs its separate thread.

Construction has started.

http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032613aae.html

cox'n · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject:

I hope they install diaper changing tables in the men's bathroom even though I probably won't need it by the time the upgrade is complete. However, having at least one child in diapers over the last decade I can sympathize with the UMass fan who has a very young family.

InnervisionsUMASS · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:54 pm Post subject:

^

Ya know, at first I chuckled at that, but when you sit back and think about it, little details like that are very important. I highly encourage you to write an email to the contractor or the football program and make that suggestion. We need to ensure that this helps make the experience as great as possible for everyone, and a good experience will encourage more people to come back to games in the future.
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Berkman · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:13 pm Post subject:

I would send an e-mail to the AD. Not only install the changing stations in the mens room but also the women's room. Women also comes to the games with young kids. After all we should have 21st century restroom facilities. I'll bet they never even thought of it. I waited until my kids were two years old before I started taking them to the games. come to think of it I have not seen any changing stations in Mullins but of course I have no need for them.

BUMPA · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:43 pm Post subject:

..no where does it say, or imply these restrooms are for the seated public..

UMass1991 · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:50 pm Post subject:

interesting that the press box is "unattached". I am no engineer, but with it unattached, I wonder if that allows in the future, the stands on that side to expand up and out. Also, with the LEED certification, that should make the hacky sack crowd happy

BUMPA · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject:

.."unattached".. is the key word Berk. That's how this is getting done at an affordable price. This is a brand new building, it's not "part" of McGuirk. It's a means of sidestepping all the onerous building codes ..like swapping deck chairs if you ask me.. but it works.

Now, the Press Box..that one confuses me..

meff · Senior Joined: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 891 Location: Hanover

^ you answered your own question, I'm guessing if they attached the press box they would have to make the whole stadium ADA compliant at a high price.

photoman · Senior Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Posts: 919 Location: Attleboro

Seeing millions spent on that old dump of a stadium still bothers me.

InnervisionsUMASS · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:54 pm Post subject:

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Berkman · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:34 pm Post subject:

cox'n · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:40 am Post subject:

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photoman · Senior Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Posts: 919 Location: Attleboro

The press box does nothing for fan comfort. It's to allow a Boston Globe intern to sit in a comfortable environment during a game while writing a story bashing us.