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Post by dew on Jul 7, 2020 11:50:44 GMT -6
MoSooner just did an article on his personal webpage about his favorite (no particular order) places he has visited. And to get some chatter going I thought I would ask that same question. I posted non-conference because we all know each other's facilities pretty well.
2 of my faves were Reeds Spring (Awesome setup all the way around) and East Newton (Huge parking lot and their practice facilities are next to the game field) when I was there in early 2000's.
A lot of you have been more road places than I have so I thought I'd ask to see your list -
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Post by BearUp on Jul 7, 2020 22:34:34 GMT -6
MoSooner just did an article on his personal webpage about his favorite (no particular order) places he has visited. And to get some chatter going I thought I would ask that same question. I posted non-conference because we all know each other's facilities pretty well. 2 of my faves were Reeds Spring (Awesome setup all the way around) and East Newton (Huge parking lot and their practice facilities are next to the game field) when I was there in early 2000's. A lot of you have been more road places than I have so I thought I'd ask to see your list - Top Noncon Stadiums 1. Lamar - Their Stadium has the feel of a D2 college stadium. Granted I’ve only been there for playoff games which are on Saturday afternoons which add to the college feel. Their grass field is always in great shape even in late November and has nice looking decals on it. They even bring in a dj who sets up in the south endzone to play music which is a cool touch. 2. Eldon - their stadium is a bit unique as the bleachers are built on the side of a small cliff. You have to cross a small bridge to get to the concession stand/restroom area which also has a nice patio area with tables to sit at. The field is well taken care of and the scoreboard is on the 50 yard line facing the bleachers giving a closer view of the score/clock. Top SCA Stadiums 1. Grove - I hate admitting this but Mountain Grove may have the best high school stadium that I’ve been too. They have spacious seating on both sides of the field as well as the biggest HS pressbox that I’ve seen! As a guy who works with Mo State athletics, it may have more rooms in it that we have in our pressbox at Plaster Stadium. I love the urban vibe Panther Stadium has as its in the middle of town. Parking is absolutely terrible but it almost feels like you’re going to a big time game when you have to park several blocks away and walk with the rest of the crowd towards the stadium. Also the arena looks great in the endzone. All it’s missing is videoboards (the monochrome board doesn’t count) 2. Ava - perhaps some bias here but what a beautiful view up on the hill. Unfortunately that view is of the sun for the 1st quarter of the early season games. The bathrooms are huge and are climate controlled which is great for those super hot games or super cold games. There’s only seating on one side but there’s plenty of it and it’s kinda nice that it’s all contained. The locker rooms may be gross on the inside but the outside looks nice with the fresh paint and logos on them. It’s also nice that they are literally 5 feet from the field (I’m looking at you Houston and Salem) The practice field is also by the playing field and the post game victory fireworks are a nice touch. |
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Post by bmac on Jul 8, 2020 20:34:38 GMT -6
Eldon must up upgraded cause what I remember from the late 90's was not nice. Dusty field an section of bleachers not very nice. sat afternoon hot long ride..... but we won all good.
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Post by mghs on Jul 9, 2020 2:07:38 GMT -6
MoSooner just did an article on his personal webpage about his favorite (no particular order) places he has visited. And to get some chatter going I thought I would ask that same question. I posted non-conference because we all know each other's facilities pretty well. 2 of my faves were Reeds Spring (Awesome setup all the way around) and East Newton (Huge parking lot and their practice facilities are next to the game field) when I was there in early 2000's. A lot of you have been more road places than I have so I thought I'd ask to see your list - Top Noncon Stadiums 1. Lamar - Their Stadium has the feel of a D2 college stadium. Granted I’ve only been there for playoff games which are on Saturday afternoons which add to the college feel. Their grass field is always in great shape even in late November and has nice looking decals on it. They even bring in a dj who sets up in the south endzone to play music which is a cool touch. 2. Eldon - their stadium is a bit unique as the bleachers are built on the side of a small cliff. You have to cross a small bridge to get to the concession stand/restroom area which also has a nice patio area with tables to sit at. The field is well taken care of and the scoreboard is on the 50 yard line facing the bleachers giving a closer view of the score/clock. Top SCA Stadiums 1. Grove - I hate admitting this but Mountain Grove may have the best high school stadium that I’ve been too. They have spacious seating on both sides of the field as well as the biggest HS pressbox that I’ve seen! As a guy who works with Mo State athletics, it may have more rooms in it that we have in our pressbox at Plaster Stadium. I love the urban vibe Panther Stadium has as its in the middle of town. Parking is absolutely terrible but it almost feels like you’re going to a big time game when you have to park several blocks away and walk with the rest of the crowd towards the stadium. Also the arena looks great in the endzone. All it’s missing is videoboards (the monochrome board doesn’t count) 2. Ava - perhaps some bias here but what a beautiful view up on the hill. Unfortunately that view is of the sun for the 1st quarter of the early season games. The bathrooms are huge and are climate controlled which is great for those super hot games or super cold games. There’s only seating on one side but there’s plenty of it and it’s kinda nice that it’s all contained. The locker rooms may be gross on the inside but the outside looks nice with the fresh paint and logos on them. It’s also nice that they are literally 5 feet from the field (I’m looking at you Houston and Salem) The practice field is also by the playing field and the post game victory fireworks are a nice touch. Haven't been to Lamar since we played them in the Playoffs and the total package was just average they must of upgraded. Best Non-Con stadium I've been to was Rockhurst in KC...nice I agree with you on the SCA...Ava has done wonders to their facilities. |
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Post by griswold on Jul 30, 2020 9:47:30 GMT -6
Lamar had a soap scrimmage last night and the new turf filed that looks really good. Search Lamar Tigers on Facebook to see several updates of the installation process of the turf taken from above the field with a drone.
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Post by BearUp on Jul 30, 2020 13:04:14 GMT -6
Lamar had a soap scrimmage last night and the new turf filed that looks really good. Search Lamar Tigers on Facebook to see several updates of the installation process of the turf taken from above the field with a drone. I just took a look. It looks incredible! |
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Post by mghs on Jul 31, 2020 0:12:40 GMT -6
Can someone post them....I've never had any Social Media accounts and Dang Happy about that.
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Post by griswold on Jul 31, 2020 6:24:53 GMT -6
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Post by bmac on Jul 31, 2020 18:44:23 GMT -6
wow good for them. that's awesome. thank you sir I dont do social media either.
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Post by mghs on Aug 3, 2020 17:02:28 GMT -6
Thanks looks greaaaaaaaatttttt
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Post by Bobcat61 on Aug 8, 2020 18:22:06 GMT -6
Sarcoxie is just wow.Valle is a nice place but getting tired of it,very nice place,if you over look the cemetery.
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Post by bmac on Aug 9, 2020 0:33:49 GMT -6
elevator to press box....pretty fancy.
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