"As East Tennessee State University continues to grow and adapt, many programs and departments are ready to take the next step toward national prominence. Our athletic department has developed several programs of national prominence. To take the next step, we need athletic facilities that can provide our students, fans and community a great deal of pride. The university's master plan gives a blueprint for the continued growth of all our programs, both academic and athletic, through maximum utilization of campus-space to create an enhanced experience for our students and first-class venues for our teams and supporters." - Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., President of ETSU