Memorial Stadium and Academic Commons Building Announced; New Players Signed 

Following up an earlier post, new plans for Memorial Stadium and the surronding area have been announced. The Newscenter Press Release outlines the general improvement plan (though has no specifics on cost or fundraising) for the area including:

-A major sesmic retrofitting to Memorial Stadium
-A new Academic Commons to be shared by the School of Law (Boalt Hall), Haas School of Business and Intercollegiate Athletics offices. It will be located in between Haas and Boalt.
-A renovation of the Pidemont Ave./Gayley Road area

Meanwhile, Coach Tedford has been busy recruiting for next season. Yesterday was national letter-of-intent day, several high profile recruits have been signed including WR DeSean Jackson, a prospect who elevates the recruiting class into the top 10. The Contra Costa Times has more.

*Update*: Calbears.com has more details on the new recruits.Email This Post!