(10-07-2021 03:30 PM)RedWolfington Wrote:  Uhhh that doesn't protect from lightning, at all. Not even a little bit. Lightning archs. They will not be able to continue practicing in that thing if lightning is in the area.
And honestly, it doesn't do much for rain either if there's much wind at all.
It's pretty much an expensive awning/sun visor.

According to those in the know the building will be grounded in a way that it will allow for practice in the presence of lightning storms.

(10-07-2021 04:05 PM)Saint3333 Wrote:  GATA - Get After That Awning!

Hate to admit it but that made me laugh!


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Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Drew, why are you taking such personal offense to this? You went on a crusade on twitter arguing with App fans who were very clearly trolling you.

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Yes - we caught grief when it was announced and again when a windstorm knocked down the initial framing. But once it was built the criticism went away. It’s a nice facility and escaping the rain in the rainiest city in the country was a must. It’s also nice to escape the extreme heat. Ours has a lightning protection system built into it and I would imagine GS would replicate that.

(10-08-2021 08:26 AM)SkullyMaroo Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Yes - we caught grief when it was announced and again when a windstorm knocked down the initial framing. But once it was built the criticism went away. It’s a nice facility and escaping the rain in the rainiest city in the country was a must. It’s also nice to escape the extreme heat. Ours has a lightning protection system built into it and I would imagine GS would replicate that.

Basically a big Faraday cage.

I like it and it'll be great for the team and even fans, BUT the parking could be an issue. I just hope the prices don't go up too much and I can keep my spot.

(10-08-2021 08:26 AM)SkullyMaroo Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Yes - we caught grief when it was announced and again when a windstorm knocked down the initial framing. But once it was built the criticism went away. It’s a nice facility and escaping the rain in the rainiest city in the country was a must. It’s also nice to escape the extreme heat. Ours has a lightning protection system built into it and I would imagine GS would replicate that.

I learned something today, always thought Seattle was the rainiest city in the country

(10-06-2021 01:43 PM)HCJag Wrote:  

(10-05-2021 01:10 PM)GEAUX UL Wrote:  This isn’t meant as an insult to anyone, but it is kinda strange to me that none of these facilities are fully enclosed like ours is. I have to imagine that by the time you’ve paid for the cost of the turf, steel structure, lighting, and roofing material, adding walls wouldn’t increase the price tag by all that much.

Somebody might have already mentioned it but what is the point of having a closed-in covered practice facility if you are in the Deep South? Close the walls and then you have to install climate control, which to me is a waste.

We didn’t install climate control in ours. We just have built in fans and bay doors to circulate the air.

Seems like having walls would better protect the players from the elements and probably help extend the life of the turf and equipment in the facility. .

(10-08-2021 09:16 AM)SENOREIDA Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 08:26 AM)SkullyMaroo Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Yes - we caught grief when it was announced and again when a windstorm knocked down the initial framing. But once it was built the criticism went away. It’s a nice facility and escaping the rain in the rainiest city in the country was a must. It’s also nice to escape the extreme heat. Ours has a lightning protection system built into it and I would imagine GS would replicate that.

I learned something today, always thought Seattle was the rainiest city in the country

It rains more frequently in Seattle, but it’s a light rain. When it rains in Mobile it is usually significant rainfall. We’re already over 72” of rainfall for the year (our average is around 68”).

(10-08-2021 09:16 AM)SENOREIDA Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 08:26 AM)SkullyMaroo Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Yes - we caught grief when it was announced and again when a windstorm knocked down the initial framing. But once it was built the criticism went away. It’s a nice facility and escaping the rain in the rainiest city in the country was a must. It’s also nice to escape the extreme heat. Ours has a lightning protection system built into it and I would imagine GS would replicate that.

I learned something today, always thought Seattle was the rainiest city in the country

Seattle has the most days with rain, but your typical Seattle rain is a pleasant drizzle.

When it comes to actual inches of rain per year, the Gulf Coast puts the rest of the country to shame. The Gulf of Mexico is so hot and humid that in the summer it becomes a daily thunderstorm machine.

From a structural standpoint, can someone explain how exactly do you ground it so that you can still practice in a lightening storm? I’m legitimately curious since the NFL just delayed the start of a game in a dome, citing the open ends.

(10-08-2021 08:12 AM)iStoopify Wrote:  

(10-08-2021 07:56 AM)TrueBlueDrew Wrote:  Why are y’all acting like there aren’t already open air practice facilities even in this exact conference? Did y’all give South Alabama this much grief? I think if they are allowed to practice in the lighting then we will be too.

Drew, why are you taking such personal offense to this? You went on a crusade on twitter arguing with App fans who were very clearly trolling you.

I think you have that backwards my friend. Y’all were the ones getting hot and bothered on Twitter that Georgia Southern fans liked our design and preferred it to your dump.