FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Mr.MIAC]

Speaking of skybox suites, does any DIII team have such a thing?

SJU does, but I am not sure what one has to do to get in them, nor do I know about any food/beverage amenities.  I, obviously, do not qualify.

Over the years the press box was enlarged and repaired.  Then, in the summer of 2009, it received a major face-lift to bring it up to code and add an elevator, rest rooms, a deck, and a third tier.  The second tier was redesigned to provide improved spaces for media and coaches, and the third tier provided space for four suites and the President's Box, to be used by the President, honored guests and corporate donors.

Duff, let me help you out here. I have had the pleasure twice. The sky box Mrs. 105 & I have been invited to is paid for by a significant donor. The food is concession food,but you don't have to wait in line. There is a bathroom shared by the 3 sky boxes. The President's Box is the middle & the largest. The north box and south box are approx. the size of the President's Box.
Now the Champions Section at Target Field for the Twins,the food is crazy. That's the only buffet I have been to where you can get Prime Rib and Skittles

So did SJU pay for construction of the skyboxes or was it a donor? I wonder if something like this is already in the works at UST. The university has shown its willingness to invest, with plenty spent on "hospitality" suites for donors/VIPs in the student center. If you look at the existing veranda within the stadium, it seems like it would be easy to use that platform for elevated suites. Plus there's a private entrance to the athletic center.

It is my understanding (I've been wrong in the past) the university paid for the construction but,the donor who we were guests of pays for use,not sure if he has whole season or not,we were there two different seasons. As I understand it,this is a revenue stream for the university-the two side boxes. The President's Box is used for entertaining different groups at each game such as when they honor National Championship Football Team Anniversaries

Thanks. I think this would be good for UST to pursue. Another idea was a university pub on campus, near the stadium. Georgetown has a pub on campus that's pretty nice and alums regularly stop by. If it was done well (lots of hardwood, memorabilia, etc), I bet lots of alums and even some SJU fans might forgo the usual Tiffs, Plums, et al.

[jamtod]

Thanks. I think this would be good for UST to pursue. Another idea was a university pub on campus, near the stadium. Georgetown has a pub on campus that's pretty nice and alums regularly stop by. If it was done well (lots of hardwood, memorabilia, etc), I bet lots of alums and even some SJU fans might forgo the usual Tiffs, Plums, et al.

I would totally do that, although I can't see it happening. Although I have made my first two visits to Plum's in the last week. Still never been to Tiff's.

[desertcat1]

Sorry to hear that.  I know you'll be in St. Paul in spirit.

You mean the home seating on the visitor's side of the field? 

YES,  I will be there IN SPIRIT,  GO CATS, GO BIG D..

And Yes seats behind the visitor's bench..$$$ boys..Wine and cheese or i have another name But not on here ..

Still no takers on 42 -21  spread:o  but , then again would they pay up too

You really giving 21 points cat? I'm trying really hard not to back the borg/evil empire...but that's tempting. It'll be a tighter game than that.

NO  that was some TOM a few pages/days back ?  I said I would take all that action but no takers. 

[BDB]

I sure hope someone is looking into why the video stream was so bad from UST last week and that it is watchable this Saturday.

[sjusection105]

I sure hope someone is looking into why the video stream was so bad from UST last week and that it is watchable this Saturday.

BDB- ESPN3- otherwise known as "The Trey" 

[d-train]

[BDB]

Silly uninformed Moi. Thanks.

[sjusection105]

It is my understanding (I've been wrong in the past) the university paid for the construction but,the donor who we were guests of pays for use,not sure if he has whole season or not,we were there two different seasons. As I understand it,this is a revenue stream for the university-the two side boxes. The President's Box is used for entertaining different groups at each game such as when they honor National Championship Football Team Anniversaries

Thanks. I think this would be good for UST to pursue. Another idea was a university pub on campus, near the stadium. Georgetown has a pub on campus that's pretty nice and alums regularly stop by. If it was done well (lots of hardwood, memorabilia, etc), I bet lots of alums and even some SJU fans might forgo the usual Tiffs, Plums, et al.

Yep since 1994, just something else SJU has that UST wants. Brother Willy's Pub  https://www.csbsju.edu/sju-dining-service/brother-willies-pub

[faunch]

Speaking of skybox suites, does any DIII team have such a thing?

SJU does, but I am not sure what one has to do to get in them, nor do I know about any food/beverage amenities.  I, obviously, do not qualify.

Over the years the press box was enlarged and repaired.  Then, in the summer of 2009, it received a major face-lift to bring it up to code and add an elevator, rest rooms, a deck, and a third tier.  The second tier was redesigned to provide improved spaces for media and coaches, and the third tier provided space for four suites and the President's Box, to be used by the President, honored guests and corporate donors.

Duff, let me help you out here. I have had the pleasure twice. The sky box Mrs. 105 & I have been invited to is paid for by a significant donor. The food is concession food,but you don't have to wait in line. There is a bathroom shared by the 3 sky boxes. The President's Box is the middle & the largest. The north box and south box are approx. the size of the President's Box.
Now the Champions Section at Target Field for the Twins,the food is crazy. That's the only buffet I have been to where you can get Prime Rib and Skittles

So did SJU pay for construction of the skyboxes or was it a donor? I wonder if something like this is already in the works at UST. The university has shown its willingness to invest, with plenty spent on "hospitality" suites for donors/VIPs in the student center. If you look at the existing veranda within the stadium, it seems like it would be easy to use that platform for elevated suites. Plus there's a private entrance to the athletic center.

It is my understanding (I've been wrong in the past) the university paid for the construction but,the donor who we were guests of pays for use,not sure if he has whole season or not,we were there two different seasons. As I understand it,this is a revenue stream for the university-the two side boxes. The President's Box is used for entertaining different groups at each game such as when they honor National Championship Football Team Anniversaries

Thanks. I think this would be good for UST to pursue. Another idea was a university pub on campus, near the stadium. Georgetown has a pub on campus that's pretty nice and alums regularly stop by. If it was done well (lots of hardwood, memorabilia, etc), I bet lots of alums and even some SJU fans might forgo the usual Tiffs, Plums, et al.

Ah, no.  I'm of Irish descent and that statement has me channeling my inner IRA. 

[Mr.MIAC]

It is my understanding (I've been wrong in the past) the university paid for the construction but,the donor who we were guests of pays for use,not sure if he has whole season or not,we were there two different seasons. As I understand it,this is a revenue stream for the university-the two side boxes. The President's Box is used for entertaining different groups at each game such as when they honor National Championship Football Team Anniversaries

Thanks. I think this would be good for UST to pursue. Another idea was a university pub on campus, near the stadium. Georgetown has a pub on campus that's pretty nice and alums regularly stop by. If it was done well (lots of hardwood, memorabilia, etc), I bet lots of alums and even some SJU fans might forgo the usual Tiffs, Plums, et al.

Yep since 1994, just something else SJU has that UST wants. Brother Willy's Pub  https://www.csbsju.edu/sju-dining-service/brother-willies-pub

I'm thinking something like the Bulldog Tavern, which was remodeled in 2014.

http://bkp-ltd.com/places/georgetown-university/bulldog-tavern/

[faunch]

Nice article on the Tommies on the front page of D3football.com.

Started with:

"Quick, name five players on this year's St. Thomas roster.  Unless you're a close follower of the Tommies, chances are you struggled to come up with a response. And that's just fine with St. Thomas."

I thought sure the next sentence was going to be:

"As long as you know the name of the coach."

Larry, Moe, Curly and Shemp?

[Mr. Ypsi]

^^ Faunch, you disappoint me.  I thought you would say Larry, Moe, Curly, and Glenn!

[D O.C.]

Bless you BlueDevil Bob.
I did the same thing a couple days ago and Pat had to remind me.
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[faunch]

^^ Faunch, you disappoint me.  I thought you would say Larry, Moe, Curly, and Glenn!

Who?   

[Mr. Ypsi]

^^ Faunch, you disappoint me.  I thought you would say Larry, Moe, Curly, and Glenn!

Who?   

Which is exactly the response to Shemp by all but Stooges' afficianados.