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Any word on whether the construction on it has started or not? How big of a help to recruiting is this gonna be? Watching the video about it makes me wanna tour it!
 
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if it turns out anything like the pictures make it out to be, we should have no problem selling its value to recruits
 
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Will definitely boost recruiting when complete enough to allow prospects to tour during their visits. It is suppose to be one of the largest, most technologically advanced in the NCAA when complete.

Not only will it help recruiting, but hopefully it will provide numerous benefits in other areas such as player development, improved training, better unit coordination and game preparation, as well as quicker injury recovery times from some non-serious injuries. This doesn't even touch the intangibles that the facility adds to the program, such as centralization of football operations and better coordination among staff members.

I am excited because an article I read about the project a while back mentioned that the last UT complex opened in 1992, just 6 short years prior to the unforgettable 1998 season. The article asserted that we experienced an excellent boost in talent recruitment immediately following the opening of the previous facility, and there is no reason to believe that this new complex wouldn't provide similar benefits now.

I sure cannot wait to find out!

Go VOLS!
 
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Is there any video of this supposed $35 million facility that Arkansas is building? And where are they getting that kind of money?! Did the Wal Mart Walton family go there?
 
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whitegold said:
Is there any video of this supposed $35 million facility that Arkansas is building? And where are they getting that kind of money?! Did the Wal Mart Walton family go there?
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Ark only has about $15 Mill of the $35 Mill pledged and they only have conceptual photos. That's why it's a joke that they are pitching it to current recruits. They don't even have the funds yet and and it is projected to be finished in 2013 -2014.
 
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Will the facility only be available to the football program, or will it be available to basketball, baseball, etc…?
 
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Anyone know the expected cost? I cannot find that anywhere, although in the article under the last link above, there was mention that UT had already raised $33m for its construction, the bulk of the estimated cost. I am really curious what the total will end up being. Probably closer to 45-50m I'd guess though.

Anyone know when the Stokely Athletic Center was built? I believe when the complex is finished, the University plans to tear Stokely down and build a new academic building in its place. Just wondering how long it has been there...
 
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whitegold said:
Is there any video of this supposed $35 million facility that Arkansas is building? And where are they getting that kind of money?! Did the Wal Mart Walton family go there?
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I am pretty sure jerry jones is an alum/supporter of arky.
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Ok this thread should be the Neyland renovations thread from last off season . . .

Where are the pics? Knoxville residents, how about an updated shot of the progress on construction?
 
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