We saw the work going on during the tear-out stage. I believe I posted a photo or two of that phase. But, Paula and I have been in Maggie Valley, NC for the summer and haven't been able to monitor the progress. Can't wait to see it.
I understand that the number of vendor windows have been increased to reduce waiting, number and strategic placement of TV's and radio speakers to allow following the game, all the overhead and wall utilities have been enclosed in ceilings/wall-covering, total gutting and rebuild of the restrooms, etc. A. Leon Polhill, Gator "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain ________________________________ From: Helen Huntley <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 20, 2012 9:39:24 AM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Scot Brantley and Pat Dooley No. I think fans generally are not aware that it's been done and Dooley didn't bring it up. I'm excited about it myself, especially the renovation of the bathrooms! On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 11:26 PM, Arthur Polhill <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks, Helen, for the report. Was there any discussion of the stadium renovations? > A. Leon Polhill, Gator >"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. >I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain > > > > > ________________________________ From: Helen Huntley <[email protected]> >To: gatortalk <[email protected]> >Sent: Sat, August 18, 2012 5:45:17 PM >Subject: [gatortalk] Scot Brantley and Pat Dooley > > >Hello- >I'm just back from the Pinellas County Gator Club kickoff party. Pat Dooley >was >the main speaker, but Scot Brantley chimed in quite a bit on the Q&A. I was >most >interested in what Brantley had to say as he has had a chance to attend some >of >the closed practices. He was particularly enthused about the offensive and >defensive lines, which he said will be much improved, and predicted Jacoby >Brisset would get the starting nod. They both expect the team to be better >this >year and both were very upbeat about the strength and conditioning program and >about Brent Pease. Scot said we're going to have a power running game a la >Fred >Taylor days. Big concern remains whether any of the receivers will step up and >be playmakers. >Attendance was way down from last year. Lousy weather may have had something >to >do with it, but there is definitely less excitement than in the past. However, >I >got my tickets in the mail yesterday and I'm excited! >Meeting was at Gators Cafe http://gatorscafe.com/ in Treasure Island. It's >loaded with Gator memorabilia so it's always a trip down memory lane to go in >there. If you ever happen to find yourself on the Pinellas beaches, it's worth >it to stop in and check out the upstairs rooms. >Helen > > >-- > >Helen Huntley >(727) 823-3801www.helenhuntley.com >-- >GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >2008 National Football Champions | >Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), >Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us-- >GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >2008 National Football Champions | >Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), >Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
