New Athletic Facilities coming soon for Football

I heard from a reliable bartender that construction on some projects could start as early as September/October this year 2024.

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You know more than me, but this is the first time I have read anywhere that we are going to start building before all the money is raised.  Also, one article said they have raised $47 million of the $75 million campaign.  Of that $75 million campaign, $30 million is for athletic facilities and $15 million of the $30 million has been raised per the press.  So it sounds like we have $45 million for athletic facilities already raised when you add the $15 million raised to the $30 million money provided by the increased student fees.  The articles said they will start with football.  You are probably right on the timing but it sounds like the Chancellor is going to let us start on football facilities with the $45 million.  Now all we have to do is wait to find out who they will name the stadium for after the improvements are done.  Probably whoever gave the most.  lol.  I have a guess but will not post it.

I don't see a new stadium name occuring either and if they were to try and rename Bob Waters Field there will be a revolt among the many fans and alums who loved him and who remember him so well. 

I have been critical of past Western Carolina Administrative leaders but I have to say that Dr. Brown is trying to do more for athletic facilities than any Chancellor in the past 100 years.  She is doing this and also improving academics and landing funding for key academic initiatives like funding for the new Engineering facilities.  i am proud that Dr. Brown is our Chancellor and because of her vision and leadership, we are going to finally be able to improve our aging athletic facilities.  I am always impressed when she speaks of our students. It is obvious to me that she puts student care and success as her top priority while always being modest about her achievements and giving others credit when talking about achievements.  As an alumnus, I would like to say thank you to Dr. Brown for her service and leadership to our great University.