Construction of the IPF

[Adunk33]

I did chuckle at Kyle saying on the In The Nest podcast how aesthetically pleasing it's going to make things. I thought, "it's a white dome with a reggie on it".

Remember when ISU got some publicity for the ISU water towers in town? Seems like a similar type of aesthetic.

 

[fourthandshort]

Then stay out of my IPF!

 

[Total Red]

There's no reason they can't throw some lines down on the track infield and the soccer field. There's plenty of time to get those in shape for next spring. The IPF is for everyone so everyone can give a little.

The football team is conducting all practices on the Hancock turf. The U-High grass field was ruled out. Fortunately, the weather has been mild and frequently overcast. The lone exception would be the kickers and snappers. They actually used the grass practice field more than anyone and they are now utilizing the track infield, so Timmy was part right.

 

[TIMMY]

The football team is conducting all practices on the Hancock turf. The U-High grass field was ruled out. Fortunately, the weather has been mild and frequently overcast. The lone exception would be the kickers and snappers. They actually used the grass practice field more than anyone and they are now utilizing the track infield, so Timmy was part right.

Not much heat acclimatization going on so far. We open against a deeper team this season. 3 weeks to go but I'm happy about the 6 pm kickoff.

 

[Total Red]

If all goes well then today was the last day Redbird Football had to practice outside in cold weather. The IPF should be in place in time for spring practice. It will be a major step forward for our program but there may be some mixed feelings from the graduating players that will never utilize the IPF and the former players that came before them. For many decades now Redbird Football players have been forced to practice in rain, sleet, snow, gale force winds - you name it. I wonder how they will feel about those that come behind them. I can hear the old-timers now. "You kids today are soft and spoiled with your climate-controlled bubbles. In my day we practiced in weather so frigid you couldn't tell if your fingers were cold because you couldn't feel them. Yeah, we practiced in all kinds of weather. And another thing, the Hancock turf isn't flat. It's uphill both ways!"

 

[fourthandshort]

If all goes well then today was the last day Redbird Football had to practice outside in cold weather. The IPF should be in place in time for spring practice. It will be a major step forward for our program but there may be some mixed feelings from the graduating players that will never utilize the IPF and the former players that came before them. For many decades now Redbird Football players have been forced to practice in rain, sleet, snow, gale force winds - you name it. I wonder how they will feel about those that come behind them. I can hear the old-timers now. "You kids today are soft and spoiled with your climate-controlled bubbles. In my day we practiced in weather so frigid you couldn't tell if your fingers were cold because you couldn't feel them. Yeah, we practiced in all kinds of weather. And another thing, the Hancock turf isn't flat. It's uphill both ways!"

Actually, going sideline to sideline, it is uphill both ways.


p.s. proper drainage

 

[Total Red]

After more than a year of foundation walls and support infrastructure we finally have something vertical. This appears to be an entrance to the IPF. If it aligns with the rendering it would be the entrance to the right of the front to be used for equipment more than people.

 

[ISUBird]

I'm pretty sure that's the whole structure. They had to downsize after losing the $3 million donation.

 

[cubird]

Beat me to that smart ass comment! Naming rights anyone?

 

[CaliRdBrd]

Beat me to that smart ass comment! Naming rights anyone?

Little House on the Prarie?

 

[Bird Friend]

Beat me to that smart ass comment! Naming rights anyone?

That is the name . . . Naming Rights, Anyone IPF.

 

[Total Red]

And a people entrance

 

[WeLoveTheBirds]

I feel like this is taking exceptionally long time to build. Am I totally wrong? I guess I assumed this would be fairly easy to construct aka quick. (Oh yeah it is government work)

 

[fourthandshort]

Ground prep is always work, though can't be too much for a bubble. But after that, I would hope youre right that it picks up steam.

 

[Total Red]

The bubble fabric is now spread out on the ground so it shouldn't be much longer until it goes up. There is more to it than just inflating it. As you can see from an earlier picture there are a lot of cables that help with the support.

 

[TIMMY]

The U-Indy dome went up in about 3 months. Things take longer in Illinois if you know what I mean.

 

[cubird]

Well an unplanned change in university and athletic leadership certainly has not helped.

 

[Total Red]

 

[fourthandshort]

Great to see something above ground happening !!!!

 

[CaliRdBrd]

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