SAN DIEGO – One of the cornerstones of the Fowler Athletics Center received an impressive facelift over the past six-and-a-half months, as the San Diego State athletic department unveiled a refurbished Don Coryell Locker Room to the Aztec football team on Wednesday.
The renovations, which began earlier this year in mid-January, feature 115 custom ventilated wood lockers each equipped with a USB power station for student-athletes to charge their personal electronic devices.
A total of six 43-inch television screens were also installed, along with a custom surround sound audio package with Bluetooth for player control. In addition, the locker room now boasts a Mondo floor, as well as LED lighting with customizable zones and color packages. A center hung 20-foot Aztec Calendar medallion was another design element incorporated into the revamped space.
"This thing is sweet," said senior quarterback Christian Chapman. "It's been a long time in the waiting, but you know, I'm glad it's finally here and we got it in time for camp. It looks really nice."
The $2 million project, funded completely through private donations, was designed by Gensler, while DPR Construction served as general contractor.
"They did a really great job," added senior defensive lineman Noble Hall. "I like the design of everything. It's awesome, it's a dream come true."
"Anyone who helped in any type of way, any sort of way, thank you so much, said senior placekicker John Baron II. "This means a lot to everyone on the team. Everyone who was involved, everyone who just came in as freshmen, they're so excited, especially people like me who have been here for five years now. This is huge. This is such a blessing and we are so excited to get in here, get started on the new season and hopefully meet our expectations for the season."
Single-game tickets for 2018 SDSU football home games are now on sale to the general public. Fans can purchase single-game tickets at GoAztecs.com, over the phone by calling (619) 283-7378, or by visiting SDCCU Stadium's Window E, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. PT and 5 p.m. PT.
SDSU kicks off its home portion of the schedule on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. PT with the 43rd annual KGB SkyShow against Sacramento State.