Pikiell: the school begins a six-figure renovation of its RAC locker-room area

[MadRU]

Pikes ready to go plus work on the RAC locker room to begin in the next few weeks:

http://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketball...ell_midknight_madness.html#incart_river_index

 

[ouchmyknee]

This guy gets it. For the first time in a long time, I feel like there's an actual program being built.

 

[richthedentist]

Still no mention of the big project and when that is going to start

 

[drewbagel423]

Still no mention of the big project and when that is going to start

In another $45M

 

[rufamily]

next few weeks based on my source

 

[njcanesfan]

In another $45M

Everybody keeps ignoring the fact that Hobbs has already stated that the money for the practice facility is already there....

 

[drewbagel423]

Everybody keeps ignoring the fact that Hobbs has already stated that the money for the practice facility is already there....

Then why haven't we heard anything about it? We've been at or above $50M since before the summer.

 

[njcanesfan]

Then why haven't we heard anything about it? We've been at or above $50M since before the summer.

My assumption is that maybe Since construction won't start until after the season anyway, why not wait and hope for more fund raising to add all the bells and whistles. Just a guess.

 

[BKIn118]

There is a specific reason for the current delay that could require some redesign elements...

 

[Raritan83]

There is a specific reason for the current delay that could require some redesign elements...

Not going to ask what the reason is but will ask is it a positive or negative (minus delay)?

 

[drewbagel423]

My assumption is that maybe Since construction won't start until after the season anyway, why not wait and hope for more fund raising to add all the bells and whistles. Just a guess.

Could be but IMO we need something concrete (no pun intended) to show recruits.

There is a specific reason for the current delay that could require some redesign elements...

Thanks for the info. Happy to hear it hasn't stalled. Any idea when we might hear any official news about ground breaking or when it's scheduled?

 

[RU85inFla]

This was posted Aug. 25th in another thread supporting a comment that Hobbs said drawings would be released soon.

All good Roolz my friend! He told this to 200+ people at the SKWC fundraiser at Forsgate on Monday. Also by "final renderings" I'm quite sure he meant those based on the architectural drawings which we know are already in the works

 

[Jim_from_RU]

There is a specific reason for the current delay that could require some redesign elements...

Major or minor issue?

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

The Big deal for the Practice Facility is for the large 2018 recruiting class, 5 spots. They need to know that the facility is coming soon (Plans and some actual construction) and that they will be using it to train in during their time at Rutgers.

Great News on the Locker Rooms....Hobbs is getting the money to do things and is willing to spend it.

 

[rufeelinit]

These locker room renovations seem to be the band aid for each new coach.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

These locker room renovations seem to be the band aid for each new coach.

Just curious...are there actual pictures of what the current locker rooms look like?

 

[RU fanatic]

The current locker room is not a big ten caliber locker room. Heck going into that locker room it might not even be an A10 caliber locker room. Used to play some open gym with the guys while Eddie was coaching and would hang out in the locker room. Trust me a six figure reno is MUCH needed

 

[Jim_from_RU]

I hope this "reason" doesn't cause major delays to get construction going.

 

[rufeelinit]

I thought Mike Rice got a locker room renovation. Not sure about EJ.

 

[RUJMM78]

A redesign of plans may mean there isn't enough money to pay for the original design which happens all the time in home renovations.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

A redesign of plans may mean there isn't enough money to pay for the original design which happens all the time in home renovations.

could also mean they decided to spend more money

 

[BKIn118]

Could also mean something else altogether. Potential positive for the program, I promise. No conspiracy theories needed here.

 

[Jim_from_RU]

Could also mean something else altogether. Potential positive for the program, I promise. No conspiracy theories needed here.

I like that answer. [thumb2]

 

[RUonBrain]

Could also mean something else altogether. Potential positive for the program, I promise. No conspiracy theories needed here.

As Ted Knight said in Caddyshack before the final putt...

"WELL!?! WE'RE WAITING!!!"

jk (kind of)
:)

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Need to find a new home for the ancient and sacred burial grounds the place was built on and discovered sometime in the mid-80's..