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THIS IS A-STATE CENTENNIAL BANK STADIUM ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE Thanks to one of two $5 million gifts - the largest individual donation in A-State Athletics history - by alumnus Johnny Allison, a “Centennial Expansion” construc- tion and renovation project to Centennial Bank Stadium’s press box and west- side concourse took place prior to the 2015 season. The entire project, including the press box and concourse, covered 40,000 square feet. The Centennial Expansion project included a complete overhaul to the stadium press box, expanding it from 7,120 to 36,000 square feet. The face of the stadium has been redesigned to include 42 loge boxes, 20 suites, a club area covering close to 8,000 square feet and 344 club seats in its revenue-generating areas. Not only has depth been added to the press box, it now spans from approxi- mately the 15-to-15 yard lines, allowing for enhanced media, coaching, broad- casting, control booth, visiting athletics directors suite and camera areas. The project also called for major improvements and additions to the concourse bathrooms, concessions, official gear and apparel shop and gating and ticketing areas that have improved the game-day experience for all A-State fans. A-State partnered with Daktronics Inc. prior to the start of the 2014 season to install an approximately 1,600-square foot LED video display scoreboard in Cen- tennial Bank Stadium’s south end zone, along with a custom audio system, play clocks and locker room clocks. The south end zone display measures approximately 32 feet high by 50 feet wide and features a 15HD pixel layout. A Daktronics standard fixed-digit score- board measuring eight feet high by 32 feet wide was installed in the north end zone at the same time. 10 ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM CENTENNIAL BANK STADIUM ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE PLAYERS STAFF A-State’s first game at Centennial Bank Facts and Figures Stadium was played Sept. 28, 1974. The Opened: 1974 stadium, which now seats 30,382, has un- Original Cost: $2,500,000 dergone several renovations since then. ($1.4 million raised by friends and alumni) Most recently, construction of the Original Capacity: 16,343 REVIEW two-level 66,500 square foot Centennial (revised to 18,709 in 1980) Bank Athletics Operations Center in the Current Capacity: 30,382 north end zone was completed prior to the (enlargement completed in 1991) start of the 2019 season. As part of the Surface: Field turf installed in 2006, 2010 and same project, new premium seating areas 2016; formerly bermuda grass through 2005 were built and in place for the 2018 sea- season RESULTS son. Seasons Played: 46 (through 2019) A-State originally transitioned from a Games Played: 241 grass field to an artificial playing surface A-State Record: 160-80-1 prior to the 2006 season and upgraded to Total Cumulative Attendance: 3,747,076 a state-of-the-art GEO Surfaces field turf in Largest Crowd: 31,243 (Dec. 1, 2012 vs MTSU) 2010. A new field was installed the sum- Best Average Attendance (season): 26,398 RECORDS mer prior to the start of the 2016 season. (2012) The multi-use surface provides year-round First Game: Sept. 28, 1974 training opportunities for other A-State (Louisiana Tech 21, Arkansas State 7) sports in addition to the school’s football First Arkansas State Victory: 2nd game program. (Oct. 5, 1974; A-State 14 Eastern Michigan 7) A three-story football complex was built Dedication Game: Nov. 2, 1974 HISTORY in the stadium’s south end zone in 2002, (A-State 17, ULM 14) which followed a stadium expansion in First Game on ProGreen Turf: Sept. 2, 2006 1991 that raised the seating from 16,343 (Arkansas State 14, Army 6) to 30,406. First Score: Sept. 28, 1974 (opening game); TE Mike Barber 13-yd TD catch from Steve Haynes (Louisiana Tech) First A-State Score: Sept. 28, 1974 MEDIA (opening game); fullback Stan Winfrey one- yard TD run vs Louisiana Tech ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM 11 CENTENNIAL BANK ATHLETICS OPERATIONS CENTER ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE Construction on a two-level 66,500-square foot football facility in Centennial Bank Stadium’s north end zone was completed prior to the start of the 2019 season. The Arkansas State Athletics Department is committed to providing its student- athletes, coaches and loyal fan base with the best facilities and amenities within the conference and across the country. The renovation to the north end zone enhances its fan game day experience and assists in the Red Wolves’ ability to recruit and train the best student-athletes to Arkansas State University. First and foremost, the facility enhance the Arkansas State student-athlete ex- perience. The building features a new weight room and training/rehabilitation area, new team locker room, position meeting rooms, players’ lounge, academic rooms and team-theater meeting area. The Red Wolves Den, A-State’s new outdoor premium seating options, has cre- ated a unique experience for fans; comprised of loge boxes and terrace seating with premium food and access to two cash bars. The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees voted on Dec. 11, 2017, to name A-State’s football field “Allison Field” and the north end zone facility “Cen- tennial Bank Athletics Operations Center” in recognition of a combined $10 mil- lion from the Johnny Allison family and Centennial Bank to the Red Wolves Foun- dation. Honoring the former A-State letterman who played on the 1968 football team, served on the ASU Board of Trustees from 1979-84 and was named an Arkan- sas State University Distinguished Alumni in 1998, “Allison Field” is proudly dis- played at multiple locations on the field as well as the tunnel entrance into the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center. 12 ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM HERITAGE HALL ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE PLAYERS STAFF One of the many focal points of the new Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center is the A-State Lettermen’s Club Heritage Hall, which welcomes both stu- dent-athletes and guests at the main entrance to the facility. The spacious foyer features not only numerous aesthetic aspects, but is also highlighted by full informs worn by the A-State football team, a large video dis- play, championship rings, names of members of the Lettermen’s Club and dis- REVIEW plays that include both a photo and historical information about each of Arkan- sas State’s all-time football conference championships. The area brings together both A-State’s rich history and current elements to give those passing through an overall glance at the Red Wolves’ football pro- gram. RESULTS RECORDS HISTORY MEDIA ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM 13 AUDITORIUM ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE The Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center’s auditorium, located near the main entrance to the facility, features theater-style seating accommodating 201 people. A large “Arkansas State Red Wolves” graphic covers the entire north wall and accents the black theatre chairs featuring A-State logos. State-of-the-art sound and video systems have been installed, making the area not only a space that be can utilized for team meetings, but also for multi-purpose events for the entire athletics department. Wooden paneling used throughout both the north end zone facility and the Johnny Allison Tower covers a large portion of the east wall and acts as a back- drop behind a raised stage at the front of the room. 14 ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM LOCKER ROOM ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE PLAYERS STAFF The Red Wolves moved into a new state-of-the art locker room inside the Cen- tennial Bank Stadium Athletics Operations Center prior to the start of the 2019 season. Each student-athlete has a large customized locker with the latest amenities while enjoying a spacious area with multiple media centers in the locker room featuring a design and logos unique to A-State. REVIEW Each locker has numerous storage areas, including a space for shoulder pads that is attached to a ventilation system. The locker room bears the name of long- time A-State supporters Chuck and Tina Mitchell. Among the amenities new to the facility is a barber shop, located adjacent to the locker room. RESULTS RECORDS HISTORY MEDIA ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM 15 PLAYERS LOUNGE ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE The Bill Templeton Players Lounge is housed in the Centennial Bank Athlet- ics Operations Center, providing players a large area to gather, enjoy interaction with teammates, relax or take part in the entertainment amenities provided within the room. The location includes, but is not limited to, a fueling station, multiple televi- sions, video-gaming systems, a ping pong table, a pool table and shuffleboard. The room is named after the late Bill Templeton, who was associated with A-State Athletics as a student-athlete, coach and administrator for 53 years. He leaves a lasting legacy of loyalty and love for his beloved A-State. “He will be re- membered as one of the greatest Indians and Red Wolves who ever lived.” -- Terry Mohajir, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics. 16 ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL >> 2020 ASTATEREDWOLVES.COM RECRUITING ROOM ARKANSAS STATE THIS IS A-STATE PLAYERS STAFF A glass wall on the east side of the JTown’s Grill Recruiting Room fills this area inside the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center with plenty of natural light and serves as a warm welcome for guests while overlooking Red Wolf Bou- levard.