Design in progress - Footer Suggestions needed!

Full Preview of this design in progress: http://i.imgur.com/x5qLO.jpg

I've spent hours trying out different ideas for the footer area, but I can't find anything that I like. Any suggestions on a footer style that may suit this design would be great! :)

ps - the sidebar is missing on purpose (and the huge gap at bottom is where the board stats / users online content will go.