New AD Report and a key Measure on the ballot for OSU

Bob has posted a new AD report with some great news about the Phase 2 Reser expansion.

A.D. Report Update -- Sept. 27. - OSUBeavers.com

"The Reser upgrade will extend the south end zone by wrapping it from the east side—which was completed in phase one—to the west side of the stadium. A significantly improved display system, which will dramatically enhance our fan experience at Reser, is another key element of this upgrade. The new ProStar Digital VideoPlus Display will boast the largest display area in the Pac-10, measuring an estimated 80 feet wide by nearly 30 feet high. The new video area will be five times larger than the current display.

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When all the plans played out, it became clear that moving the weight room and delaying the locker room project was best, and this new approach nets us 2,800 additional seats in Reser as opposed to the 800 additional seats in our original plan. After this second phase of Reser is completed, its new capacity will be 46,200 seats.

Wow. So maybe we're not getting the Zillatron like Texas, but a bigger screen would be sweet!

Of course much of this depends of the outcome of Measure 48. Here's a Barometer article that details what Measure 48 is all about:

Proposed measure puts a hold on OSU construction - News

"Under [Measure 48], when you choose to spend money on one thing that means you are also choosing not to spend money on something else, even if you have the money available," said Jock Mills, the university's director of government relations. "So if we choose to invest state funds to pay off the debt on a building, the spending limit forces us to choose to educate fewer students."

Colorado passed a similar measure in 1992 hoping to solve increasing state budget deficits. Instead, citizens recently voted to suspend the law for five years, ending what many call effects that have crippled the state's higher education system.

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The second phase of Reser Stadium was not scheduled to begin until after the current 2006 season and it is possible that the expansion will not be affected if Measure 48 fails. If passed however, the stadium will also be on hold. The athletic department, through spokesman Steve Fenk, declined comment.

So that means a NO vote on 48 by me.

Read up, get informed and no matter what your opinion get out and vote.

Go Beavs!