Speaking of facilities......

DeepGreen · April 22, 2018

Anything new going on with the new track and field stadium? Pictures? What about the IPF? Any news on current fundraising for the IPF project?

We need info people!

drycreek · April 23, 2018

22 hours ago, DeepGreen said:

Anything new going on with the new track and field stadium? Pictures? What about the IPF? Any news on current fundraising for the IPF project?

We need info people!

would like a little info--also

Salsa_Verde · April 23, 2018

Last I heard the IPF was short 500K-900K I’m not sure. It seems the project has stalled. Please correct if I’m wrong.

drycreek · April 23, 2018

damn i hope you are wrong!!!!here goes smu jumping ahead of us

kingwoodgreen · April 24, 2018

kingwoodgreen · April 24, 2018

I am working with the architect locally here in Kingwood on an outdoor kitchen ( I own a small construction company ). I was at his office this week here in Kingwood and saw a few recent pics

UNTLifer · April 24, 2018

On 4/22/2018 at 8:22 PM, Salsa_Verde said:

Last I heard...

May I ask who you heard this from? Reliable source, neighbor, friend?

UNTLifer · April 24, 2018

14 hours ago, kingwoodgreen said:

saw a few recent pics

Of the IPF?

DeepGreen · April 24, 2018

17 hours ago, kingwoodgreen said:

Damn! Kingwood Green is this your outdoor kitchen? LOL

Salsa_Verde · April 24, 2018

4 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

May I ask who you heard this from? Reliable source, neighbor, friend?

I wish. It was posted under the IPF is Happening thread of this board a while back. So take it for what it’s worth. Again if anyone has information to the contrary then please share. I’m hoping to see the IPF built before I graduate.

Edited April 24, 2018 by Salsa_Verde

UNTLifer · April 25, 2018

Thanks. I read that as well but thought you might have some new information.

kingwoodgreen · April 25, 2018

8 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Of the IPF?

No , his company bid on the ipf but did not get it.

UNTLifer · May 25, 2018

Venson · May 27, 2018

Right now Google maps has a pretty good overhead shot of everything. I am quite certain that it is way further along than Google maps, but it is a good overhead shot.

Venson · May 28, 2018

I drove by there today and snapped a few pics. I snapped a few of the turf at Apogee as well. Since I love T&F, I wanted to see how things were coming along. Coach Sheffield told me they would host meets as soon as they are opened so I am looking forward to that.

GrayEagle · June 5, 2018

On 4/22/2018 at 8:22 PM, Salsa_Verde said:

Last I heard the IPF was short 500K-900K I’m not sure. It seems the project has stalled. Please correct if I’m wrong.

At the first Coaches Caravan Wren said that we were about $500,000 short and that construction would start after the coming season is over. I believe that the total cost was around $14M.

Venson · June 5, 2018

14 hours ago, GrayEagle said:

At the first Coaches Caravan Wren said that we were about $500,000 short and that construction would start after the coming season is over. I believe that the total cost was around $14M.

500k doesn't seem like much. I bet we could get 500 alumni to give 1k or 1000 alumni to give $500 and we would have the 500k. Maybe we could even break it down as far as 2000 alumni giving $250. I may be dreaming, but I know I would be willing.

kingwoodgreen · August 5, 2018

mgfan · August 26, 2018

Glad we are upgrading the facilities, but I am not a fan of putting a track around the soccer stadium. Very high school-ish. Just like in football, it takes away from the experience. I think the TCU soccer stadium is pretty good setup. Wish we would have done something more along those lines.

NorthTexan95 · August 27, 2018

On 8/25/2018 at 10:42 PM, mgfan said:

Glad we are upgrading the facilities, but I am not a fan of putting a track around the soccer stadium. Very high school-ish. Just like in football, it takes away from the experience. I think the TCU soccer stadium is pretty good setup. Wish we would have done something more along those lines.

I agree but space is limited and lots of colleges have to do this.

meangreenJW · August 27, 2018

4 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

I agree but space is limited and lots of colleges have to do this.

I'm sure everyone would have preferred separate but right now at UNT I can't see spending the money to do both as separate facilities. My opinion is this was the right decision here. And the Longhorns have the same things so from a recruiting perspective, I don't think recruits will see it that negatively.

meangreenJW · August 27, 2018

On 8/25/2018 at 10:42 PM, mgfan said:

Glad we are upgrading the facilities, but I am not a fan of putting a track around the soccer stadium. Very high school-ish. Just like in football, it takes away from the experience. I think the TCU soccer stadium is pretty good setup. Wish we would have done something more along those lines.

Originally, it was only going to be track so they could get track out of Fouts. So if anything, they would have just left soccer where they are.

ttunt1970 · August 31, 2018

I watched Texas soccer game and they have the track around the field I wish everybody that complains would put up money to do

exactly what is wanted. I went by the facility about a week ago and it will be nice!!!!!

mgfan · August 31, 2018

36 minutes ago, ttunt1970 said:

I watched Texas soccer game and they have the track around the field I wish everybody that complains would put up money to do

exactly what is wanted. I went by the facility about a week ago and it will be nice!!!!!

Not saying it won't be nice and don't assume what ppl donate.

Venson · September 1, 2018

I understand that people are complaining about the track around the soccer field, but let's be honest. It is financially the right thing to do. Why? Because if we are honest with ourselves, soccer and track & field do not generate much revenue in the United States. If you want to make real money in those sports you have to leave the country. I bet you there are not 10 people on this board that can name 5 track meets outside of the Olympics and World Championships without using Google. I bet there are not 10 that can name 5 world class track & field athletes on the USA team. I am not saying that's bad, I am just being realistic. I could not name you one soccer team outside of the Dallas Stars. I want the Mean Green to be great in those sports, but they do not generate the revenue to justify each getting their own facility and I am a huge T&F fan. It's just a fact, the USA is all about football, basketball, and baseball. Everything else is so far behind those three that it's not even funny.