SEZ update, August 2018
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I disagree. I've been many basketball arenas and Assembly Hall is my favorite place to watch a game. I enjoy it more than any of the smaller places and also OSU, UD, PU, UK, and even UL though I do like UL's arena a lot.
Videoboard is almost up. They’re power washing the stands too.
I wonder what they are going to do graphically along the sides and how that all ties in to new sections. Other has been there since grad a few years back and disjointed now. Wouldn’t mind a minimal approach (kind of like when they just had logo/state on one section, but really don’t care either way. I’m sure plan in place by now.
I’ve thought about that as well. They’re going to have to do something on the exterior as well, because they removed half of the banners on the east side, and on the west side, the giant Indiana sign got ripped off, along with a banner or two.
I think the addition to Assembly Hall is much ado about nothing. More bathrooms, check. A little wider concourse - not much. Interior improvements - none for the common fan. The clear plastic instead of the red stair guards is a wash - try to watch a game through one of those clear plastic things. Nice entry-way statues, though; although they could have been put outside the old structure. Escalators.... meh.
The Memorial Stadium SEZ, while an improvement in facilities, looks totally disjointed from the rest of the stadium and will not add one iota of improvement for the common fan - only the deep pocket guys. Which, I understand, is how the world works. OK, maybe a bigger video screen.
But, as AD, I think Glass should be measured more in the performance of sports teams and right now, IU is at the top of the conference and nation in several sports, with progress being made in the flagship programs.
I do think Fred was brought in for fund raising and, I suspect, after the 2020 IU Bicentennial fundraising is finished, he may take the chance to go out on top. If we don't bring in a 'football guy' to run things, we will miss the boat - again. Please, God, no more Terry Clapacs.
In my mind the big question is, after all of the stadium upgrades are complete, what are we all going to complain about next?
How about the limited number of bowling lanes in the Union?
It does what it was designed to do:
Offer INTERIOR amenities for the student-athletes. Every recruit that comes through comments on the interior space and services. It wasn’t designed to be a fan attraction.
If you look at most stadium improvements across the country, they also are designed to cater to the heavy donors (suites and the like).
Agree. I like ours because it’s mostly focused on the student athletes, but also gives the fans something: the suite, the club area that will also be the dining hall for the athletes, the club seating, and the rooftop for families. It’s a great multi use space. We have everything you could possibly want as an athlete at the stadium. That’s a big deal.
I think it looks good from the exterior point of view as well. It’s all subjective: there were people complaining about the north end zone too, even though I thought that was stupid.
I took bowling at the union. Loved it.
Note my quote: "I understand, is how the world works".
I understand it, OK? That doesn't mean I agree with it.
Maybe it's because I'm poor white trash, but I'm totally unimpressed when a deep pocket donor spends a bunch more money on suites for themselves and their kind and puts his/her name on it. The recent Schwarz donation is the perfect example.
What I've always wanted to know if someone donates let's say $1 million or whatever sum for new treadmills that are needed. What happens to the money that IU was going to spend on those treadmills anyway. It could be a donation for furniture, uniforms, video equipment, etc. Where does it go?
Put it where it doesn’t obstruct the view of the playing field or the video board. Perhaps on top of that scoreboard or the entrance to the stadium. No one is questioning veterans, just the location of the pole.
That doesn't mean it's not obnoxious.
I'm a veteran and I can think of many different ways they can recognize veterans without sticking an eyesore in the endzone.
It appears to be close enough to the end zone that it could be a player safety issue.
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anon_mya1phvcpf5x4
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I doubt the video boards will be showing the exact same thing.
Do you have more than 1 tv at your house? Did you install a flag pole right in front of one of them?
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anon_mya1phvcpf5x4
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The video board that is right behind it. You know the one that shows replays and tries to get the crowd into games.
Spend millions of dollars on a video board. Put a flag pole right in front of it...priceless.
The pole is tall enough that the entire stadium could have still seen the flag if it was just outside the SEZ instead of inside it.
Each video board will show exactly the same thing. That’s how literally every other football stadium in the country operates.
Do our fans actually go to other stadiums? I mean...
This thread is a disaster, but here...
iugradman with a good look at the limestone:
Sidewalks/landscaping:
iugradman with a good look at the limestone:
Sidewalks/landscaping:
In your opinion, what makes the American flag an abomination?
The flag pole has been there for several years. It wasn't just part of the NEZ project.
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anon_mya1phvcpf5x4
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Back when i was able to go to other stadiums, i dont recall any having multiple video boards.
The one on the nez is quite a bit smaller. Will be interesting to see how equal they can make them.
the location of that flagpole is beyond ridiculous.
it's basically Fred giving a giant single flagpole salute to east stand fans.
Geez. All this flag pole talk just sounds like people looking for something to bitch about. Of course I sit in the West stands but it sure does not look like it would block anyone’s view of the new screen. I did sit in the east stands for the graduation ceremony and the flag pole was nowhere near the new screen line of sight.
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I sit in section 28 and at least with the old screen, the flag pole was about a third of the way in from the left side of the screen. Not sure if the new screen is the same distance back from the field as the old one but unless it is vastly different then it too will be blocked by the flag pole.
When Fred Glass is talking before games on the screen, the flag pole usually blocks a line down the center of his face. The most idiotic decision to date in regards to the upgrades was placement of that flag pole.
Just from observation I believe the new screen is closer to the field than the old one. It sure seemed like it when I was there for graduation. Maybe someone was smart enough to take that into consideration.
I think it is slightly closer (like 5-10 ft), but the biggest impact visually is do to size, higher elevation, and no longer being in a wide open space
LMAO at the flagpole banter! 
My son and I went to the ohio state-colorado game a few years back at osu. Even though the Buffs lost one of the Buff fans we were sitting with heckled the osu fans so bad about the flagpole in the endzone we were all in tears laughing so hard about it. Even the damn osu fans agreed its stupid, misplaced, and an eyesore. So yea, get rid of the flagpole!!! Put it somewhere else.
My son and I went to the ohio state-colorado game a few years back at osu. Even though the Buffs lost one of the Buff fans we were sitting with heckled the osu fans so bad about the flagpole in the endzone we were all in tears laughing so hard about it. Even the damn osu fans agreed its stupid, misplaced, and an eyesore. So yea, get rid of the flagpole!!! Put it somewhere else.
