New kicking net and pulley system getting installed at Apogee

Harry · August 17, 2016

MeanGreen_MBA · August 17, 2016

was there something wrong with the old Kicking Net and pulley system?

Harry · August 17, 2016

1 minute ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

was there something wrong with the old Kicking Net and pulley system?

I didn't think so but maybe it needed to be updated?

MeanGreen_MBA · August 17, 2016

1 minute ago, Harry said:

I didn't think so but maybe it needed to be updated?

maybe is smelled like......last year

Stix · August 17, 2016

Do we finally get sponsored by Allstate?

Did they finally figure out how to put up a net in the north end zone?

MeanGreenTexan · August 17, 2016

Now, whoever is in charge of this "pulley system" needs to pay attention and have the net up before any kicks, or that big beautiful scoreboard will be broken.

ColoradoEagle · August 17, 2016

We are (were?) probably the only school in FBS where the net covers the scoreboard for the entirety of the game.

MeanGreenTexan · August 17, 2016

btw... Kudos to Hank for this. This was likely his doing.

Aldo · August 17, 2016

Nice. Can't wait to see what that lovely scoreboard looks like when not obscured by that net.

Stan R · August 17, 2016

Net covering the scoreboard was irritating. That's it. Probably worth the (hopefully) small cost and effort.

MEANGREENCOACH2 · August 17, 2016

Sometimes footballs would get stuck in the bottom portion of the net and not fall down. Hopefully that gets fixed as well

Wag Tag · August 17, 2016

1 hour ago, Harry said:

What about the IPF!! Indoor practice facility! First track now this we wil never be able to afford one! Kidding

Edited August 17, 2016 by Wag Tag

Harry · August 17, 2016

This worries me a bit. If the pulley malfunctions, I could see the opposing team kicker rush the PAT snap just so he could crack the damn thing! With our luck it will be against UTSA!

Marty · August 17, 2016

1 hour ago, Stix said:

Do we finally get sponsored by Allstate?

Did they finally figure out how to put up a net in the north end zone?

Please don't put one in the north end zone. That's part of the fun of sitting there!

Maduro · August 17, 2016

The pic looks like another stationary net is being put into place. That thing is so irritating... makes the images on the big screen look awful. I doubt we can afford a mechanical device with the ability to raise itself up when needed, and also has a separate button to press which lowers it.

Travis · August 18, 2016

I complained about the nets being up there the entire time at the Houston game. I am glad to see them finally do something about it... 5 years later.

TheWestie · August 18, 2016

9 hours ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

was there something wrong with the old Kicking Net and pulley system?

It wasn't gonna be able to handle all the point-after balls they're gonna send into it this season.

Texas Stranger · August 18, 2016

7 hours ago, Harry said:

This worries me a bit. If the pulley malfunctions, I could see the opposing team kicker rush the PAT snap just so he could crack the damn thing! With our luck it will be against UTSA!

Come on Harry. Those bed-wetters don't have anyone that can kick the ball hard enough.

Aquila_Viridis · August 18, 2016

At least the construction equipment has the right colors.

oldguystudent · August 18, 2016

13 hours ago, Stix said:

Do we finally get sponsored by Allstate?

Did they finally figure out how to put up a net in the north end zone?

Why? It looks to me like the kids have a hell of a good time catching kicks in the north end zone.

Silent Eagle · August 18, 2016

Little things start to add up. Sure it seems trivial (something small like a new pulley system), but perhaps this could lead to additional things that could make for a more efficient and better game day experience for all.