the second project, called the west end-zone project, was a $61 million project that provided a new football operations center for the cougar football program, including new weight/locker rooms, equipment and training areas for players. in addition to meeting rooms and coaches' offices, it will also feature a wsu football heritage area and a game-day home for former letter winners. the project was approved in november 2012, and construction began that month on november 26. this project was completed for the opening of the 2014 season.