I saw on the news their new complex will seat 1000 more people than KE Baker does.
I would have thought they would have built it a lot bigger
I would have thought they would have built it a lot bigger
New Carthage Stadium ???
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Photo I saw looked as if they built the exact same size of visiting bleachers that they had at the old stadium.
I hope they at least poured concrete pads for the Porta-Potties on the visitors side
I read it would seat about 3,500 on the home side and another 1000 on the visitor side. Which is about 1,000 more on the home side - visitor side maybe about the same? KE was usually pretty full but seating capacity was not one of the more common complaints I heard - partly because there were a lot of good places to watch the game from the grassy areas - that may not be as possible at the new place. It may be too small for the first game or two when a lot of people will come for the sole purpose of checking out the stadium, but beyond that, I think it's an appropriate size. Parking, restrooms, proximity to school, concessions, goofy broken up layout, and a general tired and outdated feel were the complaints I heard the most. There was also a significant group that felt KEB was just fine, maybe with some updates.
I think it's smart to build a stadium sized for the expected crowd, rather than build an oversized stadium that will look and feel half empty and un-energetic. If crowds start growing, it wouldn't be terribly difficult to add more seating. I think CJ did that recently.
Here are some pics I've seen floating around recently:
I think it's smart to build a stadium sized for the expected crowd, rather than build an oversized stadium that will look and feel half empty and un-energetic. If crowds start growing, it wouldn't be terribly difficult to add more seating. I think CJ did that recently.
Here are some pics I've seen floating around recently:
One of the things I liked about the old field at Carthage was that I could go stand on the track right by the corner of the endzone. From the looks of things that will no longer be an option. And second look at the last photo, appears those bleachers are a bit bigger than what I realized looking at it the first time.
If you have the space why would you not separate your football and track facilities? The cost wouldn't be that much greater and you are able to move the fans about 30+ ft. closer on each side. Ozarks new stadium and what it appears Carthage has done puts the first row of seats about 60-70ft. from the sideline. I have been to a couple of stadiums without a track and thought it added to the atmosphere.
I believe that is what they are referring to as the field house. I think it contains home (and visitor) locker rooms, weight rooms, wresting facility and I am not sure what else. I don't think it's an indoor football practice facility but it's possible it could be used as such if needed?
I don't think they "had" to get sponsors, the project was fully funded with a tax increase. I think they just saw it as an opportunity to raise additional funds for the district, with Mercy having a significant presence, and some very wealthy people in the community - private individuals made the donations for the stadium and the press box. Doesn't WC play Mercy commercials on the video screen at each game? And Mercy's logo is in the dome (which btw I think is the best HS basketball facility I've seen). Mercy advertising seems to be at every school these days!
I heard from Principal Stingwell that the Carthage big wigs toured Valley's facilities and are copying their set up. Good for them.
Listen Morris I'm not scared of that punk. He got lucky when we wrestled last time. The real question is, why did you send that little nerd screech to do the job. You're a wimp Morris, plain and simple.
Here are a few more pics I saw posted by the school district. They are saying expected completion in June. Those who have attended games at KE Baker, especially the visitor side, will appreciate the restrooms!
Besides WC, who travels? It is rare to see the visitor side of WC full for a conference game unless CJ is in town.
Webbs visitors section full for Carthage and CJ that's about it. I would think joplin will bring a crowd
I think it will be fine for most games. CJ and Webb city both brought about the same crowd to Carthage. The visitor bleachers looked mostly full with a few scattered holes and some people along the sidelines. For every other coc member the stands were maybe 1/3 full. I have no idea what to expect from joplin. They have the capacity to bring a crowd to nearby jasper county games but I don't know what their following is like. I really enjoy the close games between wc/cj wc/carthage carthage/cj etc. Fun places to be on a Friday night.
Those are fair points. I was thinking a long the lines of big games there visitor seating will be rough.
WHOA! Is that THE Zack Morris!?!? This board gets more famous people everyday! I hope Stef, Bosko, Mox, or Falco dont see that youre on here!
J. Kane!?!? When did you get here!?!? This place is really getting crowded!
Sounded about right to me, and i like the order he used... and i dont care about this new guy, did he even play football?
And I used that order for a reason! Its order of importance! I dont think Zack ever played football. If I remember correctly, he played baseball.
Dont forget, Bo Duke was a great Linebacker for Hazzard High, pretty soon we'll have the Hazzard County Net on here lol
Don't forget I got two state title rings..
Naming me last?!?! Our kicker Nigel Gruff was more of an athlete than STEPH, Bosko and Tom Fox (Mox) combined!!!
Johnny Walker is the biggest wussy to ever live... He was too scared to leave his girlfriend Georgia and take a REAL college offer.. Talked about being whipped!!!!!
Hey Footsteps while you sure look a like Johnny Utah you never played like him...Utah won his bowl game at Ohio you got blown out.
Sorry Falco. I was mainly going off of who has been on here the longest. You played some good ball for the Sentinels, I just liked Stef and Boskos documentary a little better than yours.
Johnny Walker? I dont think I am familiar with you and your documentary, but welcome to the board! Have you met Stef and Bosko?Hey Footsteps while you sure look a like Johnny Utah you never played like him...Utah won his bowl game at Ohio you got blown out.
Not yet, But me and Stef had a lot in common when it come to our coaches trying to use us to better themselves.
Well Im Bosko and I take coaches like that and run them out of town! The name Nickerson is hated throughout the entire town of Ampipe!!!
Here are a few more photos I've seen posted lately for anyone who is interested. It's looking nice. Last time I passed by was a few weeks ago it looked like the stadium itself was mostly done, but still a lot of work remaining on the grounds - parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping and probably trimming out the inside of the buildings.
I wonder if they will put flags along the top of the bleachers? I always think that is a nice touch when schools do that.
I wonder if they will put flags along the top of the bleachers? I always think that is a nice touch when schools do that.
Does this put the COC as the Missouri conference with the best set of stadiums when thinking about the average of all teams in the league? Carthage now, Webb has its Mecca, Branson and Ozark are impressive, Carl Junction's improvements a year ago brought it forward, lots of nice turf designs, etc. Neosho's field looked updated when I drove by the other day.
What is the worst COC football stadium at this point?
What is the worst COC football stadium at this point?
