Sebo Center delayed!

[bgsufn]

Story in BG News today can be found here: http://www.bgnews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/43781d4f7ec8b

Date for completion postponed on Center
Sebo athletic center delayed until February 2007

By Laura Collins

SENIOR REPORTER

November 13, 2005

The completion date for the new Sebo Student-Athlete Center will be later than previously expected, but the effects on athletics should be minimal, said Dick Waring, major gift officer of intercollegiate athletics.

Construction was scheduled to begin in the summer of 2005 with completion in the summer of 2006. Now, however, the start date is scheduled for the end of November with completion expected February 2007.

“Some of the original estimates came in higher than we thought they would so we went back to the architects and said, ‘How can we save some construction costs here?’” Waring said.

In an effort to save money, changes were made to the initial construction plans.

“We asked that they look at some of the materials that were going to be used in the building,” Waring said. “So in sense, we are trying to save in terms of building costs.”

As a result, about $1 million was knocked off of the original estimated cost making the total cost of the Sebo Center around $8.7 million.

Waring added that even though construction begins at the end of this month, they are still seeking contributions.

“We are soliciting former athletes, alums, parents and students. Everyone can participate in this at whatever level,” Waring said. “There are still naming opportunities for the different rooms starting at $25,000 and above.”

Gifts of any amount are helpful and can be split over five years. So far, they have raised just over $5 million for the project.

“We always ask our student-athletes to give 110 percent, so we’re asking potential contributors to step-forward and give 110 percent, too,” Waring said.

J.D. Campbell, assistant athletic director, said the postponed completion date shouldn’t negatively affect athletics.

“I think just the fact that getting it done and getting it done correctly is going to be a big thing,” Campbell said. “I don’t think the extra three or four months is going to be a big thing at all.”

Troy Rothenbuhler, recruiting coordinator for the University’s football team, doesn’t think the projects delay will negatively affect recruiting either.

“It will only affect it if we allow it to affect it,” he said. “The recruits know that they’ll get into it their sophomore year instead of their freshman year.”

Rothenbuhler added that he made it clear that the project was going to be completed, but that he didn’t know when the completion date would be.

When finished, the Sebo Center will be used by all 18 varsity sports, over 400 student-athletes. It will hold new sports medicine/rehabilitation and strength/training facilities as well as the football coaches’ office, teaching space for coaches and players, video equipment and a viewing room, team meeting rooms and a coaches conference room.

[Warthog]

Waring added that even though construction begins at the end of this month,

Ground breaking at the Toledo game???

[BGSU-Ph.D.]

Didn't we already know that Sebo wasn't going to be completed by next summer considering that the groundbreaking was delayed?

The good news is that the groundbreaking will take place this month.

[always a falcon]

Yep

[PGY Tiercel]

While it is being delayed, (not really all that suprising given the cost and size of the building and what project actually begins and ends on time. Not one new building as been finished on time here at UK since I've been here, including 2 medical research buildings and about 3 parking garages) this is good news. I see that they have two dates set, begining and end. More importantly there was no news on B. Sebo pulling his money because it is starting late Hopefully this will quiet a few people down, but I won't bet on that cause, well, some folks bitch to bitch.

[1987alum]

Hopefully this will quiet a few people down, but I won't bet on that cause, well, some folks bitch to bitch.

Cue falconboy in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

[factman]

I was told last week that there will be a ground breaking ceremony sometime AFTER the Toledo game, and all people that have made pledges or contributions will be invited. The date had not been set yet.

[always a falcon]

Your info is newer than mine- I bow to your sources

[bgsufan1970]

Just finished my online contribution of $500. Every little bit helps.

[transfer2BGSU]

Falcon Club Set to Begin Sebo Athletic Center Campaign

With a significant leadership gift of $100,000 toward a $250,000 goal identified by the Falcon Club, the Bill Lloyd - Falcon Club Challenge sets in motion a campaign to help fund the Sebo Athletic Center. Bill Lloyd is a charter member of the Falcon Club, as well as a past advisory board president. Bill is patriarch to three generations of Falcon Club members.

The Bill Lloyd Challenge encourages Falcon Club members to consider making an impactful gift to the Sebo Athletic Center through May 31, 2006. This facility will make a profound statement that Falcon athletics will be second to none. Those loyal members who accept this challenge and pledge $1,000 or more to the Sebo Athletic Center will be recognized on the highly visible "Falcon Club Wall of Honor" in the prominent entrance area of the Sebo Athletic Center.

For more information please contact Jane Myers at (419) 372 - 7062.

[Jacobs4Heisman]

I just did the same. I had a really good poker session on Saturday and donated all my winnings to the Sebo. Just shy of $850. I thought it was cool that many perfect strangers, through not being very good at poker, donated their hard-earned money to BG athletics

****edit -- crap -- maybe if I called someone and kicked in another 150 they'd put me on the wall. That would be awesome.

[Warthog]

I just did the same. I had a really good poker session on Saturday and donated all my winnings to the Sebo. Just shy of $850. I thought it was cool that many perfect strangers, through not being very good at poker, donated their hard-earned money to BG athletics

****edit -- crap -- maybe if I called someone and kicked in another 150 they'd put me on the wall. That would be awesome.

Umm, what website you playing on? I need to get in on some of those winnings.

[Falconfreak90]

Trying to find out from the Boss, Mrs. Freak, what we might be able to do. Budgets are tight with the holidays and next year's tickets are gonna cost plenty. I'll see what I can do.

[factman]

The nice thing about the Bill Loyd/Falcon Club Challange is that the pledge can be spread over 5 years. If you are interested in doing that type of thing you can call Jane Myers, but the minimum is $1000 pledge for that particular segment.

[transfer2BGSU]

The nice thing about the Bill Loyd/Falcon Club Challange is that the pledge can be spread over 5 years. If you are interested in doing that type of thing you can call Jane Myers, but the minimum is $1000 pledge for that particular segment.

Right you are Factman!

This way, you CAN make it fit into your budget. Look at only $200 per year in addition to your Falcon Club membership.