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Woody Hayes Athletic Center (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Ohio State Targeting $125 Million Renovation of Woody Hayes Athletic Center in 18 Months
Ohio State AD Ross Bjork announces the Buckeyes are planning a $125 million renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, with hopes to break ground in 18 months.
Ohio State Targeting $125 Million Renovation of Woody Hayes Athletic Center in 18 Months
“Frankly, for me, it’s just time to go. We’ve got to get this thing off the ground. We’ve been talking about it long enough, and now it’s time.”– Ross Bjork on OHIO STATE Renovating the Woody Hayes Athletic CenterBjork said the primary driver behind the project is space.
“Right now, not everyone can fit in the team meeting room when we have a team meeting,” Bjork explained. “The individual position rooms are in the same place as the coaches’ offices. So if (offensive line coach) Tyler Bowen needs to have a private meeting and somebody wants an offensive lineman to watch film, somebody has to leave.”
Bjork said the current plan is to build an updated office complex and weight room that would be part of “new construction” within the current framework, while the rest of the building would undergo “a total renovation.”
Ohio State has no plans to relocate the WHAC, as Bjork noted the program values its location and proximity to Ohio Stadium.
“The location’s great. We don’t want to lose that opportunity of that location,” he said. “But new construction will be part of it, and then a total renovation timeline. We’ve raised some money on it, but that’s why we need some public visibility. We need to get it out to the public. We need to let people know.
“Once we have that, we can really map out a time. It’s not a short turnaround time. You have to design it, you have to go out to bid, you’ve got all the approvals, so we’re probably still 18 months or so from breaking ground. But we’ve got to get the process activated to get the approval started, then we can really put the design in place to have the right building.”
Bjork estimated the project will cost $125 million. He said Ohio State has “gifts committed” and “proposals in front of people” that would get the athletic department close to that figure, but there is still work to do.
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NCAA - slowly ruining football (rules changes - merged)
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FBS Oversight Committee Proposes Modifications to Practice Calendar, Transfer Portal
The Division I Football Oversight Committee has proposed changes to the sport's offseason calendar, preseason structure and transfer portal window.www.elevenwarriors.com
FBS Oversight Committee Proposes Modifications to Practice Calendar, Transfer Portal
College football’s offseason calendar, preseason structure and transfer portal window could all be in line for changes beginning with the 2027 season, as the Division I Football Oversight Committee continues to advance a series of proposed reforms.
The committee’s latest proposal would significantly reshape how programs manage practice opportunities throughout the year, replacing the traditional spring model with two separate out-of-season practice periods totaling 21 practices. Neither segment could exceed five weeks.
The shift reflects the continued rise of NFL-style organized team activities (OTAs), which have gained support across college football in recent years. Programs are currently permitted 15 spring practices under the existing format.
Preseason preparation would also be shortened under the proposal, with the current 25-day allowance reduced to 21 days. Those practices could be conducted over a 27-day window. An NCAA release noted the adjustment accounts for expanded spring and summer opportunities, stating, “The committee noted that additional practice opportunities would be available during the spring and summer under the new out-of-season activities model, which warranted a four-day reduction.”
Alongside the practice changes, the committee recommended in April shifting the traditional start of the season up one week, to what is currently known as Week 0, ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Roster movement would also be affected under the proposal, as the transfer portal window would be reduced from 15 days to 10. The portal would open on the first business day following Jan. 1 each year. This past cycle’s window ran from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 after the spring portal period was eliminated.
Beyond practice and roster changes, the committee also continues to explore adjustments to the off-campus recruiting model. That concept would increase the number of staff members permitted to recruit off campus to 17 (including the head coach) and establish a yearly allotment of recruiting days for programs. A formal proposal could be introduced later this summer, with implementation also targeted for 2027.
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More rules that aren't actually enforceable. Sweet.
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