Coastal - 3:30pm

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by 311neers » Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm

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Can someone explain why we can't have a 6:00 or 7:30 game on Saturday?
Please, just an honest question. Why do you prefer night games?
I would just like to shake things up a little. Especially, September games could be at night. Also, someone mention having the LED lighting. What good does that do if we only play during the day.
The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by AppSt94 » Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:03 pm

311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:44 pm
AppScott89 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:20 pm
bcoach wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 10:47 am
AppScott89 wrote:
Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:33 pm
Can someone explain why we can't have a 6:00 or 7:30 game on Saturday?
Please, just an honest question. Why do you prefer night games?
I would just like to shake things up a little. Especially, September games could be at night. Also, someone mention having the LED lighting. What good does that do if we only play during the day.
The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!
It ain’t happening. As I said, 500k for one game a year isn’t worth it. I get your point and understand your rationale, but unless you want to write that check, there won’t be one written by athletics.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by 311neers » Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:25 pm

AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:03 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:44 pm
AppScott89 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:20 pm
bcoach wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 10:47 am


Please, just an honest question. Why do you prefer night games?
I would just like to shake things up a little. Especially, September games could be at night. Also, someone mention having the LED lighting. What good does that do if we only play during the day.
The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!
It ain’t happening. As I said, 500k for one game a year isn’t worth it. I get your point and understand your rationale, but unless you want to write that check, there won’t be one written by athletics.
That’s embarrassing and sad. Every other school has them that’s worth a dang. Can’t write the $500k check but if asked, I’d pay something.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by appstate24 » Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:26 pm

311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:25 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:03 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:44 pm
AppScott89 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:20 pm


I would just like to shake things up a little. Especially, September games could be at night. Also, someone mention having the LED lighting. What good does that do if we only play during the day.
The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!
It ain’t happening. As I said, 500k for one game a year isn’t worth it. I get your point and understand your rationale, but unless you want to write that check, there won’t be one written by athletics.
That’s embarrassing and sad. Every other school has them that’s worth a dang. Can’t write the $500k check but if asked, I’d pay something.
My old high school has them. It’s a shame we don’t.

GO APPS!!

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by MrCraig » Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:24 am

appstate24 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:26 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:25 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:03 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:44 pm


The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!
It ain’t happening. As I said, 500k for one game a year isn’t worth it. I get your point and understand your rationale, but unless you want to write that check, there won’t be one written by athletics.
That’s embarrassing and sad. Every other school has them that’s worth a dang. Can’t write the $500k check but if asked, I’d pay something.
My old high school has them. It’s a shame we don’t.

GO APPS!!
A lot of high schools have them now, which tells us they aren’t $500k. This website says retrofitting existing lights costs AT MOST $540k
https://sportsvenuecalculator.com/knowl ... ing-costs/

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by appst89 » Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:45 am

appstate24 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:26 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:25 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:03 pm
311neers wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
AppSt94 wrote:
Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:44 pm


The LED lighting system costs about 500k. That’s a good chunk of change to only use maybe one night game a year.
That’s it? AppStateNews claimed it was $2-3M, 2.5 years ago.
We would have used them last weekend late in the game. Oct 18, weeknight home games…etc.
Any game after 4pm mid October and beyond needs lights. 2nd half’s for sure.
And recruiting (this goes for basketball and other sports programs that tour the football facilities). Other NEZ events…etc
No brainer for $500k if it helps gets recruits and improves the atmosphere. Where do I donate?

Glad to know the cost though. That means they are talking about it or at least priced it out!
It ain’t happening. As I said, 500k for one game a year isn’t worth it. I get your point and understand your rationale, but unless you want to write that check, there won’t be one written by athletics.
That’s embarrassing and sad. Every other school has them that’s worth a dang. Can’t write the $500k check but if asked, I’d pay something.
My old high school has them. It’s a shame we don’t.

GO APPS!!
The 1A high school my son graduated from, with an enrollment of 450, has them.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by Bigdaddyg1 » Wed Oct 08, 2025 6:18 am

Every high school in my city put them in. No way they are $500k each. The guy in the booth has something on his board to make them blink. If they dropped $500k for like 9 high schools there needs to be an investigation. They probably also use them here for soccer games, maybe Lacrosse as well.

According to a website if the current structure is in place, no new poles or wiring is needed the cost would be closer to $95-$100k or so.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by 311neers » Wed Oct 08, 2025 6:49 am

Bigdaddyg1 wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 6:18 am
Every high school in my city put them in. No way they are $500k each. The guy in the booth has something on his board to make them blink. If they dropped $500k for like 9 high schools there needs to be an investigation. They probably also use them here for soccer games, maybe Lacrosse as well.

According to a website if the current structure is in place, no new poles or wiring is needed the cost would be closer to $95-$100k or so.
Regardless, whether it’s $500k $200k or $150k. That’s a drop in the bucket. Especially if we’re building a $25M indoor, spent $50M for NEZ and funding for $100M east tower.
Don’t fall behind the trends. The stadium is used for more than just football.

Just starting winning again please.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by AppSt94 » Wed Oct 08, 2025 6:54 am

I’m just telling you what the guy that would be writing the check told me. I didn’t challenge him on his figures. Just relaying what was said.

I get it that folks want these but as much as some of you folks preach fiscal responsibility and reducing debt, all the while wanting them to spend money on something we would barely use is baffling.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by NattyBumppo'sRevenge » Wed Oct 08, 2025 7:21 am

I have them in my backyard for cornhole.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by biggie » Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:02 am

NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
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I have them in my backyard for cornhole.
That is a lot of light just to look at your cornhole.

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by BambooRdApp » Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:16 am

Everyone doesn't have led stadium lighting in their bedroom... Hmm, oh.. okay.. nevermind 😂😂😂
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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by BeauFoster » Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:18 am

biggie wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:02 am
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
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I have them in my backyard for cornhole.
That is a lot of light just to look at your cornhole.
I’m guessing he writes them off as a business expense for his onlyfans
Give 'em hell!

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by AppDub » Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:40 pm

BambooRdApp wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:16 am
Everyone doesn't have led stadium lighting in their bedroom... Hmm, oh.. okay.. nevermind 😂😂😂
Nothing like a light show set to some Barry White music in the bedroom!!

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by NattyBumppo'sRevenge » Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:41 pm

BeauFoster wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:18 am
biggie wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 8:02 am
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 7:21 am
I have them in my backyard for cornhole.
That is a lot of light just to look at your cornhole.
I’m guessing he writes them off as a business expense for his onlyfans
Shhhhhh

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Re: Coastal - 3:30pm

Unread post by MrCraig » Wed Oct 08, 2025 5:25 pm

NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Wed Oct 08, 2025 7:21 am
I have them in my backyard for cornhole.
I know this is meant in jest, but seriously, the fast proliferation of cheap LED lighting is a technological advancement that isn't given enough credit. I'd bet that all our houses are filled with LED that use WAY less energy, less material, and were more cheaply produced than lights from even just 10 years ago.

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