Comprehensive facilities master plan (TruMark/Gola)

[stlexplorer]

Web cam back uncovered and looking good!

[crayzeeguy]

Sept 4, 2024 10:30:06 GMT -5 diehardexplorer said:

i hope that the lines for the practice courts sidelines i'm seeing are only decals that can be covered or removed for basketball games.  it will ruin the whole aesthetic if not.


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The outline of the practice courts is even more apparent on the live cam.  Its the same taping pattern used before they painted the lines on the main court.  A look at the far court makes me assume there will be always visible, thin, lighter colored lines always present marking the practice courts.

[louth]

I don’t like the look of so many lines on the court.

[lasallejohn]

Live feed right now looks like they are getting rid of them

[andone]

Yeah, looks like the lines on the practice courts will be thin white lines. So hopefully not really noticeable once all the blue tape is pulled up.

[explorer88]

They are picking up the lines on the practice court now.

[diehardexplorer]

the floor looks fantastic. 

[diehardexplorer]

the webcam link has been removed.  they must be getting ready to bring in the retractable seating and finishing it off.  can't wait to see it.  

[theneumann64]

Godspeed Webcam. You provided us a lot of valuable insight. Enjoy your retirement.

[golasalle]

Sept 9, 2024 21:35:56 GMT -5 diehardexplorer said:

the webcam link has been removed.  they must be getting ready to bring in the retractable seating and finishing it off.  can't wait to see it.  

It’s still up

[golasalle]

Oops now its down

[GlitterBro #2]

Sept 10, 2024 10:07:46 GMT -5 golasalle said:

Oops now its down

[crayzeeguy]

Strong rumors that Raygun is in talks to be the halftime entertainment for the opening game.

[andone]

Looks like the players are starting to use the court.

And here are some more pics.

[JoeFedorowicz]

Can't tell if it's a fisheye lens but are 3/4 court shots gonna hit the video screen?

[explorer88]

Sept 11, 2024 9:03:48 GMT -5 JoeFedorowicz said:

Can't tell if it's a fisheye lens but are 3/4 court shots gonna hit the video screen?

You are probably right. Not a lot of height on that roof. Should make the place loud which could be great for us at times.

Teams will need to run plays to the side of the court to have late game and late half plays. Could be another advantage for us possibly.

For years we had no home advantage in this place and now they seem to be coming out of the woodwork. I love it.

[hoopsguest]

I didn’t look closely but a lot of times while they are doing work the scoreboard stays lowered. Once the work is completed you could see it raised higher

[explorers26]

Sept 11, 2024 9:03:48 GMT -5 JoeFedorowicz said:

Can't tell if it's a fisheye lens but are 3/4 court shots gonna hit the video screen?

I was in the gym today and the board didn’t look abnormally low. I think it’s lens used in those shots.

[andone]

Here's a cool time-lapse video of the transformation.

[explorers26]

They're in the process of painting the green stairs facing Olney.

[calsufan]

The Tom Gola Plaza and Way Dedication is today at 3:00. I assume there will be a few Explorertown members there. Any updates or pics on what the arena looks like would be appreciated.

[explorer88]

Sept 25, 2024 13:01:08 GMT -5 calsufan said:

The Tom Gola Plaza and Way Dedication is today at 3:00. I assume there will be a few Explorertown members there. Any updates or pics on what the arena looks like would be appreciated.

I believe this was taken yesterday. Tom Gola Plaza looks great. They did a nice job.

[walkon]

Wonderful event today…. The newly renovated attic did not disappoint!!! Thanks to all that made it happen. Can’t wait until tip off!

[DE-LSU84]

Gola dedication was a great event until the Explorer mascot passed out during Coach Dunphy's remarks. Hope she is doing well. Prayers for her.
Event was cut short after that so no remarks from the city council woman that represents the LaSalle neighborhood.

[las71]

Fortunately the young woman who is the La Salle mascot was able to walk into the gym with what appeared to be minimal assistance. Hopefully she's fine this morning. I too thought the event was well done despite some rain. The arena looks great and I hope the energy in the athletic program can be transferred across the campus. Allen and Putin seem to be rebuilding our alma mater and I'm grateful that they are with us

[theneumann64]

Sept 26, 2024 5:59:34 GMT -5 las71 said:

Allen and Putin seem to be rebuilding our alma mater and I'm grateful that they are with us

Well you'd think THIS would be bigger news.

[las71]

I hate spell check!!!!!! I certainly wouldn't trade Ash for Putin😄

[JoeFedorowicz]

Sept 26, 2024 7:51:27 GMT -5 las71 said:

I certainly wouldn't trade Ash for Putin😄

dictatorship aside the latter has a ton of money

[las71]

And access to a lot of 7' players who can shoot the three. I may have to rethink my position on this

[explorer88]

This is a great picture. Clear and you can tell the blue is darker than we saw on the webcam which is much better.
Place looks amazing.

My only concern right now is I am not sure I am thrilled that the Glaser Suite will be what everyone sees when the game is on TV. It is behind the scorer's table and I worry it may look odd as it takes up a lot of the stands but yet will only have a few people in the suite.