RD17 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Didn't realize indor facilities were so rare at the FCS level (excluding USD, NAU, Idaho St, of course!). This should help make UND football THE FCS recruiting destination in the Upper Midwest. I would agree that the indoor facility will help immensely in recruiting. But probably the biggest recruiting factor will be whether or not the money can be raised to basically move football operations to the new facility. Having coaches offices, locker rooms, meeting rooms, weight room, etc. attached to the new facility would be huge for the football program. Hopefully, a matching funds commitment or better. If this happens by 2011, what an awesome way to finish off the transition: our greatest facility need being met. Rather have the bricks and mortar complete than some short-lived fame but no facility upgrades, like a certain school down the road. There has to be a financial commitment coming from somewhere to be moving forward with Old REA demolition so quickly. MWSU's facility has a build time of roughly one year so it's very possible UND could have its new facility built by the 2012 season at the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would agree that the indoor facility will help immensely in recruiting. But probably the biggest recruiting factor will be whether or not the money can be raised to basically move football operations to the new facility. Having coaches offices, locker rooms, meeting rooms, weight room, etc. attached to the new facility would be huge for the football program. There has to be a financial commitment coming from somewhere to be moving forward with Old REA demolition so quickly. MWSU's facility has a build time of roughly one year so it's very possible UND could have its new facility built by the 2012 season at the latest. Is UND football still housed in the memorial stadium grand stand? Or did they move operations to the Alerus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Is UND football still housed in the memorial stadium grand stand? Or did they move operations to the Alerus? Stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I can not wait to get my request for support in the mail.. I can not give a lot, but they will get a check in the mail the next day. I can not wait for next season to start already. I am execited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I can not wait to get my request for support in the mail.. I can not give a lot, but they will get a check in the mail the next day. I can not wait for next season to start already. I am execited!!! Honestly, why wait. Write the check and put a note with it designating usage of the funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I find it interesting that the SBoHE approved the project last week and I have yet to see it appear in the GFH. I'm thinking that there is a larger story in the works than mere approval of the project and that the GFH is waiting to present a full story on the project. Well, I'm hoping anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooToo Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I find it interesting that the SBoHE approved the project last week and I have yet to see it appear in the GFH. I'm thinking that there is a larger story in the works than mere approval of the project and that the GFH is waiting to present a full story on the project. Well, I'm hoping anyway. Here's hopin' with ya...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Here's hopin' with ya...... It would be a good Christmas present, don't you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 http://www.crucialperception.com/timed.html The link above has a possible visual of the facility in their set of images. Easier to look at a similar image right here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Please tell me they would not actually paint the endzone lines on the track....and please please please tell me they would not have receivers running routes onto the track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Please tell me they would not actually paint the endzone lines on the track....and please please please tell me they would not have receivers running routes onto the track... Holy-hay-zeus man, get your knickers untwisted. It's an artist's rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Holy-hay-zeus man, get your knickers untwisted. It's an artist's rendering. So....no endzone lines on the track then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speez Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Just wondering how the Sioux name change would affect donations to this facility? Are there enough football & track & field big money supporters that don't care about the Sioux name to still pull this off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreSiouxForYou Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 So....no endzone lines on the track then? It has to be an artist rendering, but they used NDSU players. Look at the QB, he is facing to throw straigh out of bounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Just wondering how the Sioux name change would affect donations to this facility? Are there enough football & track & field big money supporters that don't care about the Sioux name to still pull this off? Doubtful. Most people who have that kind of money have learned how to live their lives without that level of bitterness and hatefulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Just wondering how the Sioux name change would affect donations to this facility? Are there enough football & track & field big money supporters that don't care about the Sioux name to still pull this off? Saying "don't care about the Sioux name" is probably way too strong for most people. A lot of people care about the name, but either have gotten tired of the constant battle or realize that it may have to be changed for a variety of reasons, yet they support the University and the Athletic Department. A lot of us realize that as great as the name and logo are, there are things that are more important. I'm certainly not a big money supporter and I am not going to try to speak for them. I think the range of feeling on the issue is all over the board. A name change will definitely affect donations for this facility and for the rest of the University. But I don't think that anyone can really accurately determine exactly how much a potential name change will affect any of the donations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speez Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Doubtful. Most people who have that kind of money have learned how to live their lives without that level of bitterness and hatefulness. I hope the SBoHE & UND administation don't live in the same fantasy world you do. This will be a rude awakening to them & I believe getting this built amidst the Sioux name controversy is going to be an extremely tough sell to the Alumni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I hope the SBoHE & UND administation don't live in the same fantasy world you do. This will be a rude awakening to them & I believe getting this built amidst the Sioux name controversy is going to be an extremely tough sell to the Alumni. I see where you are coming from..........................I've been adamantly witholding money ever since we went away from the Flickertail moniker.............. Because, afterall, the most important thing about college athletics is not the student-athletes nor what they accomplish on the field of play...........the most important thing about college athletics is what we get to refer to the players as during the climax of a Gary Glitter song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I find it interesting that the SBoHE approved the project last week and I have yet to see it appear in the GFH. I'm thinking that there is a larger story in the works than mere approval of the project and that the GFH is waiting to present a full story on the project. Well, I'm hoping anyway. Wasn't an indoor practice facility (perhaps a different design/cost) for UND already approved by the SBoHE around the same time the NDSU's BSA renovation was approved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMD Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Wasn't an indoor practice facility (perhaps a different design/cost) for UND already approved by the SBoHE around the same time the NDSU's BSA renovation was approved? The answer is probably somewhere in this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammersmith Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Wasn't an indoor practice facility (perhaps a different design/cost) for UND already approved by the SBoHE around the same time the NDSU's BSA renovation was approved? It's been on every budget since 2003. It started as a $6M project in 2003. It was upped to $15M in 2007, and $19.5M in 2009. The BSA renovation was added to the NDUS budget in 2003 at $15M, then upped to $25.5M in 2007. Each approval can last for four years before it must be renewed. Now, there might be a seperate request needed to start raising funds for the project. I don't know if UND took that step for the previous versions of the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 The footprint for the indoor practice facility has two phases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I hope this step forward is a large one with many to follow. I'm receiving price increases from my vendors on steel. Up 8% with more to increases to come. Hopefully they can lock in some pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can't they just "dome" Memorial Field? It seems like its already everything they want....not to mention seats and tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can't they just "dome" Memorial Field? It seems like its already everything they want....not to mention seats and tradition. Track team needs a decent indoor track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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