One thing about the plan renderings that catches my eye is the outdoor football and track practice area south of the stadium and IPF. Is there really a need for an outdoor practice field in addition to an outdoor stadium (or in this rendering/dream scenario, a stadium with a removable roof)? I'd think that area would be better used as additional parking, nothing fancy, even a gravel lot would do.
Is this a fan forum for UND supporters? I realize gfhockey is annoying at times, but how does he get suspended/banned while the bizun trolls continue to infect and destroy threads? I see it's spawning season for them as well.... add nosidel to the list.
And before somebody else jumps on it, Duluth also bid to host, so REA wasn't a guarantee (IMO, it wasn't even remotely likely) if Scheels didn't apply.
Perhaps had UND not used the asbestos abatement funds it received from the state years ago on projects that didn't have any asbestos they would still have money left over to do some of the work necessary on the Hyslop.....
Good point. For the most part, at least with athletic facilities, it appears to be standard operating procedure to start over from scratch with a new facility and pretty much just abandon the old ones (Old Ralph, Memorial, Hyslop).