Facilities Announcement -- Press Conference Today

[hansen]

The dorm that was built on the former site of More Hall looks amazing.

Pictures?

[ILikeBC]

The dorm that was built on the former site of More Hall looks amazing.

Pictures?

http://bcheights.com/news/2015/2150-commonwealth-avenue-the-universitys-newest-residence-hall/

[claver2010]

was commencement yesterday or is it next Monday? was wondering how quickly they'll knock down edmonds. stayed there for reunion last year, I forgot what a fucking hellhole

[DomingoOrtiz]

was commencement yesterday or is it next Monday? was wondering how quickly they'll knock down edmonds. stayed there for reunion last year, I forgot what a fucking hellhole

Monday.

Edmunds > Walsh

[commavegarage]

whens edmonds getting knocked down?

i need one last sight of that beauty

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

whens edmonds getting knocked down?

i need one last sight of that beauty

they need to wait for hansen to come back from japan to kick one last hole in the wall. its the only thing that helps him cope with his boyfriend's mental problems

[DavidGordonsFoot]

whens edmonds getting knocked down?

i need one last sight of that beauty

The BC Fund should auction off the opportunity to detonate the charges that will implode Edmonds.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

The dorm that was built on the former site of More Hall looks amazing.

Pictures?

Sorry, but no. I was driving.

[hansen]

The dorm that was built on the former site of More Hall looks amazing.

Pictures?

Sorry, but no. I was driving.

Is that code words for you we giving your wife a handy in the car?

* I respeck you.

[hansen]

whens edmonds getting knocked down?

i need one last sight of that beauty

they need to wait for hansen to come back from japan to kick one last hole in the wall. its the only thing that helps him cope with his boyfriend's mental problems

[twballgame9]

has hansen reached status yet? Is this the thread?

[eagle9903]

The new globe article is out. It's stupid.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2016/05/19/boston-college-plan-will-harm-smaller-sports-supporters-say/LdFyDg74Hn8t44piIhXc4K/story.html

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

you didn't think cornie could actually write a decent article, did you?

to coin a rev phrase, any article with him on the byline should be considered a retardicle

[BCSUPERFAN22]

The new globe article is out. It's stupid.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2016/05/19/boston-college-plan-will-harm-smaller-sports-supporters-say/LdFyDg74Hn8t44piIhXc4K/story.html

Just cut these sports and get it over with instead of rehashing it in poorly written globe articles.

[angrychicken]

“Why build a facility that is substandard before a shovel even hits the dirt?’’ Vranos wrote. “If swimming and diving and other non-revenue sports are not part of the athletic department’s mission, I would object but understand. Making failure inevitable by not providing adequate resources so they can recruit and compete is cynical and wrong.’’

I agree with this.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

“Why build a facility that is substandard before a shovel even hits the dirt?’’ Vranos wrote. “If swimming and diving and other non-revenue sports are not part of the athletic department’s mission, I would object but understand. Making failure inevitable by not providing adequate resources so they can recruit and compete is cynical and wrong.’’

I agree with this.

I don't know who this vranos guy is but know your agreement with him predicts he has a delicious wang

[fs33]

“It would be like a football team competing without a field goal kicker,’’ said Erica Feinberg, BC’s diving coach.

Well that hits close to home.

[Bryn Mawr Eagle]

Having only three tennis courts on campus would stink. That's barely enough for student recreational use, no less what is needed for the tennis team.

[twballgame9]

“It would be like a football team competing without a field goal kicker,’’ said Erica Feinberg, BC’s diving coach.

Well that hits close to home.

If she did this on purpose, fucking kudos to her.

Thank god I used up my 5 free articles on something other than Hohler's hackery

[eagle33]

I have been told swimming is going to be cut by people who think they know what they’re talking about,” Groden told The Heights.

Good. Put tennis, skiing, and fencing on the list as well.

[ILikeBC]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-r ... of-stadium

[BCSUPERFAN22]

I have been told swimming is going to be cut by people who think they know what they’re talking about,” Groden told The Heights.

Good. Put tennis, skiing, and fencing on the list as well.

Golf, Skiing, Track/Field as well

[hansen]

1. I still find it funny that people think cutting sports is going to mean more money for football, basketball, or hockey.

2. 3-meter dive is an optional event. I do not see the reason for the outcry here.

3. Three tennis courts sounds at first like a death knell for the tennis teams but then again BC hasn't had a track since 1994 or so and it hasn't stopped them. The lack of tennis courts seems like a bigger issue with this facility in my opinion. rhree isn't even enough for the student body to use let alone a varsity team.

[Iggle]

ACC teams already won't play Tennis in the plex, so cutting down the number of courts on campus probably won't change much.

[eagle9903]

1. I still find it funny that people think cutting sports is going to mean more money for football, basketball, or hockey.

2. 3-meter dive is an optional event. I do not see the reason for the outcry here.

3. Three tennis courts sounds at first like a death knell for the tennis teams but then again BC hasn't had a track since 1994 or so and it hasn't stopped them. The lack of tennis courts seems like a bigger issue with this facility in my opinion. rhree isn't even enough for the student body to use let alone a varsity team.

I think cutting sports may mean more resources are devoted to the things people care about, even if there is not a tangible direct financial benefit (which may or may not be the case). Our AD office is allegedly severely understaffed and under funded relative to peer schools. Cutting its responsibilities and allowing it to focus on less sports might allow it to do a few things semi-incompetently instead of lots of things overwhelmingly incompetently.

Also, I'm sure the football team would appreciate not having to share the bubble with latter day Hansen circle running in butt-huggers and nipple tape.

Finally, there may be some value in eliminating the convenience of the excuse of having 11 billion non-revenue sports. E.G. next time a publication points out the BC sucks donkey balls at some element of football support and the school responds yeah but we have six different kinds of circle running squadrons. Less circle running =s less excuses.

[2001Eagle]

I thought only jhiggi responded to his own posts.

[Bryn Mawr Eagle]

eagle9903 has taken Hansen's avatar?

[twballgame9]

His lunch money was simply insufficient.

[2001Eagle]

eagle9903 has taken Hansen's avatar?

goddamit.

[angrychicken]

Chestnut Hill, Mass. (2-22-16)—Boston College Athletics Director Brad Bates announced plans today for three projects to enhance intercollegiate, intramural and club sports at Boston College:a recreational center, athletics playing fields, and an athletics field house.


The initiatives, an investment of approximately $200 million, result from a multi-year assessment and planning effort regarding BC Athletics, as well as focused fundraising with alumni and friends of Boston College.


The recreational center, a 240,000 square-foot facility that will replace the Flynn Recreation Complex and be located at the site of Edmonds Hall on Thomas More Drive, will benefit all BC students, faculty and staff. Approved by the City of Boston in 2009 as part of the University’s Institutional Master Plan (IMP), the project will begin this summer after permits have been obtained. The center, made possible by a lead gift from Trustee Margot Connell and her family, will require two years for construction.


The University will also seek permitting for new baseball, softball and intramural fields on the Brighton Campus, which were also approved in the 2009 IMP.


Bates said that fundraising for both projects will continue throughout the process.


In addition, Bates stated that the University will begin discussions with Boston city officials regarding construction of an athletics field house that would be located adjacent to Alumni Stadium. This indoor facility, to be funded through private gifts, would provide much-needed space for varsity football and other field sports, as well as campus recreation, club sports, and intramurals.


Additional information about the new recreational complex, playing fields and athletics field house will be made available to the Boston College Allston-Brighton Community Task Force and local residents in a pre-filing meeting.


“These new facilities will provide benefits for all BC students and student-athletes,” said Bates. “We need the financial support of all of our alumni who have benefitted from their BC education to provide opportunities for the next generation of BC students. The athletics field house sets an example of what we can do when our alumni and friends offer their support for our athletics initiatives.


“We are excited for the future of BC Athletics.”

It's been three months since the announcement. I wonder how those discussions are going with Boston city officials about the IPF. Any word on the permits for the baseball and softball fields? Has there been any update from Brad Bates on any of this?