IPF update

cpacmel

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I'm glad they are moving with something. Disappointed in the dome / bubble look. Give me brick and mortar! But bottom line is the money. Thanks Total Red for the information.
 

SgtHulka

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Awesome TR! This will be a nice addition. Also sounds like potential for rental income that could help keep it afloat. Probably the best choice given it would be triple the cost build something more permanent.
 

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It's hard to eat steak and lobster on a pb and j budget. I'm thrilled we are doing something as it is apparent we are being left in the dust in the MVFC right now. Let's hope we can add a few bells and whistles along the way to make it look a little nicer.
 

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link gone, but posts sound promising. Given everything, I no longer care much that it is bubble ... we need an indoor facility, period !!
 

fourthandshort

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Click on the youtube link.
i'm a little slow sometimes .. figured it out 2nd time thru.

While not polished in his presentation, the AD is very very plain spoken and honest and direct .. or seems so. So far, I like this AD a lot .. I think people will trust him.

Now .... I'm not saying that was lacking with last guy .. but I'm also not saying it wasn't lacking with last guy. But I will say the last guy was polished. And while I'm not saying he was too polished, I'm also not saying he wasn't too polished.

So I'm basically not saying anything .. wink wink !! Except I like this guys demeanor.

;);)
 

TIMMY

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Take a look at his Twitter. I think he's going to get some shit done. I don't think he's a lifer and that's a good thing. As always time will tell.
 

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So, in summary, brick-n-mortar building would be north of $30M but construction costs today are higher than typical. Bubble cost is $11M, over half of which has been raised. As expected, IPF would be situated on the practice field to the northwest of Hancock. Evening and weekend rentals should cover ongoing maintenance costs. Brennan would return to the BOT for authorization to proceed at some point in the future but prior to raising 100% of needed funds.
 

ISUBU

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I think they'll come to the board with their proposal sooner rather than later. Fundraising often moves into the public phase when 50% has been raised. I'm guessing it's on the agenda next for the next quarterly meeting.
 

Virginia Redbird

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A brick and mortar building would be nice but if that is cost-prohibitive...put up the bubble! I don't mind fiscal responsibility. They can still work towards something permanent but in the meantime when the central Illinois weather turns nasty they have a place to practice and prepare.

My career took me out of Illinois in 1989 and here in SE Virginia, the winter temps are mild compared to Illinois. The locals think it is freezing when the temps hit the 20s and an inch of snow (maybe once every couple of years) sends the entire area into catastrophic weather havoc mode. When I was at ISU in the early 70s I lived in Watterson and had to walk over to Horton several times a week. I still can recall walking in the blistering wind and snow on a lovely central Illinois day! The players need an indoor facility whether permanent or temporary. Bubble Up Redbirds! (I should have T-shirts printed with that!)
 

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cubird

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Just curious...are there plans to relocate an outside practice field with natural grass?
 
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