Facilities Mega Thread

[SpaceRaider]

MTSU Debuts New Outdoor Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro, and a Conversation with Coach Jimmy Borendame

Driving down Middle Tennessee Boulevard lately, you cannot help but notice the grand tennis complex that has gone up on the campus of MTSU next to Murphy Center. I had a great opportunity to sit down with MTSU men’s head tennis coach Jimmy Borendame, but before we delve into his interview, let’s...

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[MidTennMtneer]

 

[crposton]

 

[BRaiderDave]

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That’s gonna look nice

 

[MTFAN61]

Was in the mid 90's Dr Walker felt MT needed a new mascot/logo to bring us into the 21st century. He proposed a committee of involved students to bring about change for a new future school mascot.
He was a great proponent for Middle Tennessee, but not sure if the committee understood exactly what we needed or what he wanted.
Boots had it right all along. Simplicity is best. Wish he had just stuck with his traditional tiered MT helmet logo for everything.
The field with slanted MT centered within the state monogram would have been perfect. Also IMO probably drop the I am True Blue Blue from the sideline. No need for too much graphics.
Always go with the moniker a professor at MT taught me years ago. He said when all else fails to remember the motto "KISS". Keep It Simple Stupid.

 

[BlueraiderSC]

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I work for Shaw. Not on the turf side of things but excited we won the bid to do our field.

 

[sWiley]

I work for Shaw. Not on the turf side of things but excited we won the bid to do our field.

Very cool

Is it a premium product? How often do these newer surfaces have to be replaced?

 

[BlueraiderSC]

Very cool

Is it a premium product? How often do these newer surfaces have to be replaced?

Wish I had info for you. I’m on the hardsurface side so I do hardwood and tile etc.

 

[ewglenn]

Wish I had info for you. I’m on the hardsurface side so I do hardwood and tile etc.

I’m no expert but I do know this should be a significant upgrade. Life should be in the neighborhood of 10 years.

 

[sWiley]

I’m no expert but I do know this should be a significant upgrade. Life should be in the neighborhood of 10 years.

10 years doesn't seem like long at all...

what is it $2 million for the field? So 200k per year?

 

[SpaceRaider]

10 years doesn't seem like long at all...

what is it $2 million for the field? So 200k per year?

2014 was last year new turf was put down and that included subsurface and drainage work.

 

[scjohnny]

10 years doesn't seem like long at all...

what is it $2 million for the field? So 200k per year?

We were talking about this last week for the local high school. I thought it was more like 1 and a quarter mil.
The guy was also saying it has to be 'concussion tested' before each different season. Although I would assume
this field is never used for things like soccer(?).

 

[AustinLewis]

10 years doesn't seem like long at all...

what is it $2 million for the field? So 200k per year?

Based on a google search, cost of a Shaw Sports Turf cost $550k-~$1.5 million or so.

My guess is the final cost depends on which turf, how "fancy" it is, etc.

We were talking about this last week for the local high school. I thought it was more like 1 and a quarter mil.
The guy was also saying it has to be 'concussion tested' before each different season. Although I would assume
this field is never used for things like soccer(?).

My understanding is that one of the reasons the local (Boro) HS went to turf is so they could use it for soccer (and other events) without damaging the field.

 

[ewglenn]

10 years doesn't seem like long at all...

what is it $2 million for the field? So 200k per year?

Also, for a little more insight, 10 years is usually the minimum. I’ve seen them go up to 15 years.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

 

[TrueBlue147]

Big donation from a classy guy. Always loved getting to see some "Miller Time". He played on some great teams. Just goes to show that be associated with a winning program can play dividends years down the road.

 

[BRaiderDave]

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Very proud of my fraternity brother!!!!

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

Texas State...

 

[ewglenn]

I asked Lee about #FacilityFridays continuing since Larry moved on. He said Nathan Wallach will be continuing it going forward. He didn’t let me down. Give Nathan a follow on X.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

If you haven't listed to Sam's podcasts with Nathan and Larry, you should. Sheds a huge light on what Larry did and that Nathan is now taking on. And Nathan did A LOT himself before. Kudos to him in his new expanded role.

 

[BlueraiderSC]

Nathan is a great dude.