A lot of recruits want to come where they can play in a new stadium, new weight room and new arena. Els said the college could start picking up athletes who before wouldn't have given HC any thought. It's a lot better to be able to bring recruits on campus and show them new things. If we can get both new facilities and maintain a good football program, we'll be real attractive. HC women's basketball coach Ken Rhodus said a new basketball arena would boost his program.
Athletes like to play in new facilities.
Cross country and track and field coach Scott Davis said HC does well with what it offers now. He said it can only get better. They can see that the college doesn't plan to just put a Band-Aid on something, but start from scratch and do something very nice. Former Bronco Eric Kump, an offensive lineman the last two seasons, said the project will make it tough for recruits to turn down. It would have been great to have new facilities.