geaux_sioux Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 As far as the football stadium talk goes, is that just wishful thinking or has there been legitimate discussions about the potential for some high end donors contributing to a project in the future? I'd rather wait for a few years of playoff regularity first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Heard that the IPF will begin construction this summer/fall with completion of phase 1 by next summer. However, I heard the athletic offices as well as some coaching offices will remain in the Hyslop. If that is the case I will be somewhat disappointed that they haven't raised the funds for the total project yet. Ideally, I would much rather them do the project right the first time rather than do the whole start then stop then restart thing. As far as the football stadium talk goes, is that just wishful thinking or has there been legitimate discussions about the potential for some high end donors contributing to a project in the future? They still have some money to raise for Phase 2, which involves mainly office space. They hope to have the money raised in time to keep the construction rolling right through both phases, but don't know if that will be possible. Getting started now before they have all the money raised for Phase 2 is important because of the calendar. If they waited to raise the money they wouldn't be able to start during this construction season, which would delay the project a full year. I would rather have them get started right away and get players in the building sooner rather than later. Some of the sports offices will remain in Hyslop even after the IPF is completed. I believe that baseball, softball, swimming and diving will stay at Hyslop, maybe others. Football, soccer, track and field, golf and probably cross country will move the IPF. Not sure about where the tennis offices will be. Of course, volleyball, both hockey and both basketball teams will stay where they are. I probably missed someone, but that covers most of the teams. There are some rumors that a couple of deep pocketed donors may have an interest in supporting a stadium at some time. Nothing will be happening in the next few years. Not sure whether it will happen in the future or not. But UND has a plan in place to make it happen if the donors come through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 word around town is more seats in the REA will be sold.... Demo should finish by end of August and will start end of June or beginning of July...Also hearing the memorial stadium to be demo'd in the next 2-3 years to make way for another facility. Source didn't know what type of facility it will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUNDAlum Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Very good info 82Sioux. I understand wanting to get it started ASAP I just don't want them to start phase 1 and then never follow through with phase 2 and have the project be half a$$. I think the IPF has the potential to take our athletics to the next level and even though I find it hard to believe, if they find big donors for a new football stadium I think that the athletic department takes a jump that most of us can't even comprehend. Getting the games back on campus would totally change the quality, attendance, and vibe of the entire football program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 word around town is more seats in the REA will be sold.... Demo should finish by end of August and will start end of June or beginning of July...Also hearing the memorial stadium to be demo'd in the next 2-3 years to make way for another facility. Source didn't know what type of facility it will be I'm not so sure on the 2nd part of your comment. The plan has always been to leave that for the possibility and hope of football returning to campus someday (though a long ways off at this point in time). I can't think of anything else they would logically put there. As for construction, I understand that Phase 1 and 2 can be done separately with no issues or together with no interruption. Hopefully seeing actual progress will encourage people to donate a little more and get everything completed as quickly as possible. If the weather cooperates, we should be seeing progress very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 GF Herald article http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/265402/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 As for construction, I understand that Phase 1 and 2 can be done separately with no issues or together with no interruption. Hopefully seeing actual progress will encourage people to donate a little more and get everything completed as quickly as possible. If the weather cooperates, we should be seeing progress very soon. I'm thinking it will be easier to get a lot of donors for the actual "education" part of the IPF than the sports part. I'd assume that's why they did the sports part first, as most donors feel better about contributing towards education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm thinking it will be easier to get a lot of donors for the actual "education" part of the IPF than the sports part. I'd assume that's why they did the sports part first, as most donors feel better about contributing towards education. Or because the sports part is basically the entire building. They already have existing facilities for what phase 2 encompasses but not phase 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 GF Herald article http://www.grandfork...icle/id/265402/ I might have to get a couple of seats from the old place. Are they still selling that stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can anyone explain this statement from Faison? Is it weather related? “This spring is the absolute example of why this facility is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can anyone explain this statement from Faison? Is it weather related? “This spring is the absolute example of why this facility is necessary. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can anyone explain this statement from Faison? Is it weather related? “This spring is the absolute example of why this facility is necessary. Considering the football team had trouble getting in spring practice, the baseball team couldn't practice outside, the softball team couldn't practice outside, the track and field teams couldn't practice outside and the golf team couldn't practice outside, all because of snow on the ground most of the spring, I'm pretty sure he was referring to the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucesky02 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm just hoping there's a "curse of the old Engelstad" that nobody knows about, and that once it's gone, we start winning national championships again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I might have to get a couple of seats from the old place. Are they still selling that stuff? They sold them a few years back and I have heard that they planned on selling some again but haven't heard anything concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Dakota Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hopefully the players won't have to shovel the sidewalks to get to the new facility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxrunner Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Rows of seats coming out of the old ralph today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hopefully the players won't have to shovel the sidewalks to get to the new facility! http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?114429-UND-to-build-IPF!!!!!!/page5 Will the players still have to shovel the sidewalks to get in the building? Hmmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 http://www.anygivens...IPF!!!!!!/page5 Hmmm. Yesterday, when I commented that "North Dakota" was a troll because he wanted real teams like Iowa St, Kansas, and Kansas St, "North Dakota" PM'ed me in his best impersonation of Travis Beck: Sent Yesterday, 04:25 PM Not sure who the !@#$ you think I am, but if you got something to say to my face maybe we should settle it. When and where? http://forum.siouxsp...120#entry631471 This board has more than its share of deceitful weasel bison fans, who seemingly don't possess ethics, impersonating themselves as UND fans on this board. Never once has "North Dakota" ever posted anything but snarky comments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?114429-UND-to-build-IPF!!!!!!/page5 Hmmm. Seems like someone has followed Lakes' MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yesterday, when I commented that "North Dakota" was a troll because he wanted real teams like Iowa St, Kansas, and Kansas St, "North Dakota" PM'ed me in his best impersonation of Travis Beck: http://forum.siouxsp...120#entry631471 This board has more than its share of deceitful weasel bison fans, who seemingly don't possess ethics, impersonating themselves as UND fans on this board. Never once has "North Dakota" ever posted anything but snarky comments. Unfortunately, that is how the NDSU faithful roll - I have had worse pm/emails and a hacked account - that fan base in unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I agree. I got PM'd and asked to fight also from one of their fans that poses on here as a fan of "both". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I agree. I got PM'd and asked to fight also from one of their fans that poses on here as a fan of "both". Oh those bizun fans all just want to fight on the interwebs..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 As their leader Tony always says: "standards of ethics are universal". Which is what his board is built on: ethics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I agree. I got PM'd and asked to fight also from one of their fans that poses on here as a fan of "both". Are you serious??? Who does that? Doesn't this constitute as cyber bullying? I would contact the authorities and make an example of this person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Are you serious??? Who does that? Doesn't this constitute as cyber bullying? I would contact the authorities and make an example of this person. I'd guess mg2009? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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