Delaware State University is making history with its announcement of a pioneering initiative: the construction of a state-of-the-art athletics training facility. This groundbreaking project marks the first of its kind at any Historically Black College or University.
The new athletics training facility promises to provide DSU student-athletes with unparalleled resources, enhance their performance and holistic development. Designed with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, this facility aims to position the university at the forefront of innovation and progress in collegiate athletics. [HBCU Buzz]
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday enhancements to Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium to prepare the facility for the inaugural season of UTRGV football in 2025.
Phase one of construction at Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium is already underway, as UTRGV is lowering the field to create improved sight lines for those who purchase the 39 existing field level suites and patios, all of which are being expanded and renovated. Each suite sold will have 400 square feet of outdoor space, allowing suite holders to be right up against the action.
Due to overwhelming demand, UTRGV is adding 184 premium seats, including the addition of 19 loge boxes, each of which contains six seats, in the north end zone.
UTRGV is also adding 2,000 bleacher seats in the south endzone. In total, UTRGV is expanding seating capacity to around 12,000. [GoUTRGV.com]
The Billings school district is firming up plans to revamp Daylis Stadium, unveiling a new $10.5 million design.
Safety concerns forced officials to close the west concrete stands for 2024 football season.
The home and visiting fans, along with students, are on the same side of the field in the east bleachers, and the bands are in the end zones.
It was a different feeling for Billings West High School cheerleaders during the crosstown game against Senior High School last Friday night.
“It's just different not having the full big grandstand, and Daylis and kind of known for that,” said Tayler Schlehuber, West High head cheer coach. “You walk into the stadium and it just feels almost empty because you look out and you don't see anyone. So it just kind of feels a little like a ghost town.”
Schlehuber says while the in-game experience is largely the same, the atmosphere has certainly changed. [KTVQ]
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