Memorial Stadium Upgrades

[68Hoosier 562]

I couldn't find a topic on this so if there is one, please feel free to delete this one.

Wanted to start a thread on this as we are kicking off a $10M renovation.  I have not seen any pictures on a couple of articles on what the project will be doing.  Fan day experience, better locker rooms, new team entrance, better concession area.

Anyone in the know please share info and pictures.  I am happy to see them finally taking Football seriously.   (Next hopefully they state taking basketball serious again.) 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,188]

$10M seems weak, honestly.

[68Hoosier 562]

6 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

$10M seems weak, honestly.

Not huge but that along with the past upgrades is a step in the right direction.  When you look back a short 10 years or so ago, we had a large Texas high school stadium.  

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,188]

1 minute ago, 68Hoosier said:

Not huge but that along with the past upgrades is a step in the right direction.  When you look back a short 10 years or so ago, we had a large Texas high school stadium.  

I want a Camp Randall-looking addition to the east side. We need an immense amount of suites added. 

[Pagoda 344]

I think the source for this is an AI generated article that is not correct.  See below.  If this were true it would be reported in the IndyStar and HT.

Whenever we do suites, etc., it will cost something like $50-100M.

AI Article on Memorial Stadium Expansion

[68Hoosier 562]

1 minute ago, Pagoda said:

I think the source for this is an AI generated article that is not correct.  See below.  Whenever we do suites, etc., it will cost $50-100M.

 

AI Article on Memorial Stadium Expansion

Are you saying there is no projected slated or just that the article is wrong.

[68Hoosier 562]

IU football moves forward with significant Memorial Stadium renovations

 

From Indy Star

 

No mention of timing or funding amounts.

 

 

[Pagoda 344]

2 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

IU football moves forward with significant Memorial Stadium renovations

 

From Indy Star

 

No mention of timing or funding amounts.

 

 

This is the latest.  Something is in the works, but the scope, cost, and renderings are not complete or announced yet.  The $10M cited in the AI article is wrong/made up.

That said, I’m looking forward to whatever IU actually does!

[68Hoosier 562]

1 minute ago, Pagoda said:

This is the latest.  Something is in the works, but the scope, cost, and renderings are not complete or announced yet.  The $10M cited in the AI article is wrong/made up.

That said, I’m looking forward to whatever IU actually does!

Thanks Pagoda.   Good information.  Can wait to see what it will be as well.

[Dave from Dayton 3,226]

40 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

This is the latest.  Something is in the works, but the scope, cost, and renderings are not complete or announced yet.  The $10M cited in the AI article is wrong/made up.

That said, I’m looking forward to whatever IU actually does!

"...something more fan facing...' and "...fan experience...' is their goal.   Crystal balling it...seems that they are In the preliminary plan phase and do some better preliminary estimating ...figuring out concepts and seeing how much they can get for the capital they have accumulated.  Likely then predesign, design, and construction.  Will likely roll the preliminary plans out in public meetings. If they need more funding, with the predesign/conceptual drawings, they can set up meeting with potential donors and do the ask.  Also said something about upgrade the media areas.  Maybe even upgrade stuff outside of the stadium.  May even have to expand the trophy cabinets and a walk of fame...if you know what I mean.  

Maybe they will add beer taps for craft beers and increased capacity and numbers.  Also, expand and upgrade bathrooms.  

And no, they won't add a pen for a bison.  They tried that before.  IU does not need a mascot.  What they need is a new head basketball coach, maybe a new university president, make advanced education more affordable and accessible, and a win tonight.  

 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,188]

15 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

"...something more fan facing...' and "...fan experience...' is their goal.   Crystal balling it...seems that they are In the preliminary plan phase and do some better preliminary estimating ...figuring out concepts and seeing how much they can get for the capital they have accumulated.  Likely then predesign, design, and construction.  Will likely roll the preliminary plans out in public meetings. If they need more funding, with the predesign/conceptual drawings, they can set up meeting with potential donors and do the ask.  Also said something about upgrade the media areas.  Maybe even upgrade stuff outside of the stadium.  May even have to expand the trophy cabinets and a walk of fame...if you know what I mean.  

Maybe they will add beer taps for craft beers and increased capacity and numbers.  Also, expand and upgrade bathrooms.  

And no, they won't add a pen for a bison.  They tried that before.  IU does not need a mascot.  What they need is a new head basketball coach, maybe a new university president, make advanced education more affordable and accessible, and a win tonight.  

 

Ummm no. try again 

[68Hoosier 562]

28 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

"...something more fan facing...' and "...fan experience...' is their goal.   Crystal balling it...seems that they are In the preliminary plan phase and do some better preliminary estimating ...figuring out concepts and seeing how much they can get for the capital they have accumulated.  Likely then predesign, design, and construction.  Will likely roll the preliminary plans out in public meetings. If they need more funding, with the predesign/conceptual drawings, they can set up meeting with potential donors and do the ask.  Also said something about upgrade the media areas.  Maybe even upgrade stuff outside of the stadium.  May even have to expand the trophy cabinets and a walk of fame...if you know what I mean.  

Maybe they will add beer taps for craft beers and increased capacity and numbers.  Also, expand and upgrade bathrooms.  

And no, they won't add a pen for a bison.  They tried that before.  IU does not need a mascot.  What they need is a new head basketball coach, maybe a new university president, make advanced education more affordable and accessible, and a win tonight.  

 

Let's keep the president please.  She is a big football fan and is pushing to build the program.  Only wish she could push the basketball program a little more.