Chip Walters Blue Raider Athletics update with AD Chris Massaro

[SpaceRaider]

 

[FranklinRaider315]

(paraphrasing) Skillset to be an AD…….
“Business acumen and the ability to read a balance sheet.”

How about accurately reporting the actual attendance at your major revenue sports?

I listened for about 3 minutes.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

I appreciate these types of updates, but painful to listen to sometimes.

I got the impression the hotel will be nothing more than a Hampton Inn type place. Does anyone know if there will be any services available, restaurant and bar area?

 

[blueraiderland]

Looks like it will be an Aloft Marriott branded hotel.
MTSU campus hotel

 

[ewglenn]

Looks like it will be an Aloft Marriott branded hotel.
MTSU campus hotel

I personally am not a huge fan of Aloft but they have become extremely popular. It targets the younger community and is a lot more trendy. Probably was a good choice even though it’s not my hotel of preference.

 

[FranklinRaider315]

I personally am not a huge fan of Aloft but they have become extremely popular. It targets the younger community and is a lot more trendy. Probably was a good choice even though it’s not my hotel of preference.

The one in Cool Springs next to D-1 Sports just recently renovated.

 

[SpaceRaider]

"One of the most significant and time-consuming hurdles for the development is rezoning.

Sila needs to acquire five zoning permits from Murfreesboro to build the hotel, which could take up to a year."

ridiculous

 

[MidTennMtneer]

Article said they are involving students such as Furmentation Science. School made craft brews at the bar. That part is awesome. This will be great for the Hospitality Management program.

 

[MTTim]

"One of the most significant and time-consuming hurdles for the development is rezoning.

Sila needs to acquire five zoning permits from Murfreesboro to build the hotel, which could take up to a year."

ridiculous

If this were UTK the Mayor would call a special session and have approval by close of business today.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

If this were UTK the Mayor would call a special session and have approval by close of business today.

Not ours... He's up in Knoxville watching whatever team is playing.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

Are we funded for the Murphy Venter Reno and when does it plan to begin?

I don't recall hearing anything on the IPF, or did I miss that as well?

 

[SpaceRaider]

Are we funded for the Murphy Venter Reno and when does it plan to begin?

I don't recall hearing anything on the IPF, or did I miss that as well?

Both questions most of us would be interested in.

 

[sWiley]

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Both need to retire. Let the next generation give it a go.

 

[ewglenn]

Are we funded for the Murphy Venter Reno and when does it plan to begin?

I don't recall hearing anything on the IPF, or did I miss that as well?

Not fully funded, expecting to have that wrapped up in 25 and expecting construction to start in 26. IPF will be after that.

 

[JohnDavidBlue]

This "AD" has kept MTSU stuck in 2001.

 

[FranklinRaider315]

If it’s done right, this could really be something special to MT, especially if it’s right next to the athletics complex. It needs to be a nice hotel brand similar to the Harpeth Hotel (Hilton) in Downtown Franklin.

The folks to the west have really done a good job with the concept. I’ve stayed there and it’s really nice. The Tiger Football team stays there the night before home games.

Holiday Inn University of Memphis