Lindsey Nelson Stadium,

[Volstylexx]

Could a third level be added or would that cost a ton of money ?

From folks requesting refunds on season tickets, to expanding with a third deck. What a week it's been for Vol Baseball.

 

[vol66]

No worries. Just venting over losing Vitello. Been thru a ton of coaching changes over 7 decades, but this one really left a mark with me.

I watched his presser today. Same guy, I wish him the best. I get where you’re coming from. We Awright!!!

 

[Ned Land]

I saw an article that said the first base side exterior is essentially done. Hope to put eyes on it soon

 

[@1RBFjr]

Inside right now.

 

[fryeguy93]

Anybody in the know whether the turf is set to be replaced before this season. I assumed a new stadium would mean new turf.

Also, any talk about an upgraded scoreboard along with the PA system updates?

 

[wku vol]

Anybody in the know whether the turf is set to be replaced before this season. I assumed a new stadium would mean new turf.

Also, any talk about an upgraded scoreboard along with the PA system updates?

Turf tearout and new installation begins very soon now that fall ball is over.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Anybody in the know whether the turf is set to be replaced before this season. I assumed a new stadium would mean new turf.

Also, any talk about an upgraded scoreboard along with the PA system updates?

Great question! Need a matte finish on the grass blade fibers…
(Videographer bitching here)

 

[WallyBalls]

Great question! Need a matte finish on the grass blade fibers…
(Videographer bitching here)

Co-sign on that. Even on its best days that field reminded me of Ole Miss's football field when they tried turf. It was downright shiny.

 

[preacherman20]

Turf is to be torn up starting today and new put down in the next couple of weeks. Early December for sure.

 

[WaywardVol]

Anybody in the know whether the turf is set to be replaced before this season. I assumed a new stadium would mean new turf.

Also, any talk about an upgraded scoreboard along with the PA system updates?

Turf, yes. I sure wish they’d have real dirt on the base paths. New permanent PA eventually. The temp one in the outfield that they used this past year is wayyyy better than what we had.

Scoreboard. Believe it or not, the one there now is new. They needed to move the scoreboard next to the batters eye and put a standing room path around the perimeter that leads to some outfield stands.

 

[fryeguy93]

Turf is to be torn up starting today and new put down in the next couple of weeks. Early December for sure.

Your weren't kidding:

 

[CAVPUT]

Your weren't kidding:

Linkie no workie.

 

[fryeguy93]

Linkie no workie.

par for the course this week

 

[WallyBalls]

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These pictures are handy.

When I was over there this weekend, I noticed the blockwork on the LF side. Do we know what that is? Concessions and bathrooms I assume? Maybe I looked at the renderings wrong but I didn't recognize that.


The other thing I noticed was the little concrete gap between the 'old' part of the stadium (the 2 seat wide section) and the student section. Looked odd. Wonder if that's gonna be covered up in some way...

 

[Ned Land]

Still hoping they switch the "dirt" to one more similar to Pete Taylor Park. That dark brown always makes me feel like it's been raining even though I know it's plastic!

 

[fryeguy93]

Still hoping they switch the "dirt" to one more similar to Pete Taylor Park. That dark brown always makes me feel like it's been raining even though I know it's plastic!
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I would think a lighter color would also show less wearing as well