Red Grange Statue Photos and Updates

*ilphotog* · Jun 8, 2009, 06:31 PM

Ground "busting" for the Red Grange statue.

Illini88 · Jun 8, 2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ilphotog

Ground "busting" for the Red Grange statue.

Statue of the Galloping Ghost-busting?

(It doesn't quite work, but it's kind of close.)

Dan · Jun 8, 2009, 08:19 PM

Thank you ilphotog

Moved your post, it deserves its own thread.

*illini4everjp* · Jul 15, 2009, 11:10 AM

Updates?

BananaShampoo · Jul 15, 2009, 12:17 PM

Still no statue there last I checked (which was 2 days ago).

*OrangeFever* · Jul 15, 2009, 12:18 PM

I was looking on the Internet for photos last night--nothing.

Can't wait to see it mounted by the stadium.

*davidlee930* · Jul 15, 2009, 12:23 PM

yesterday's chat said it's gonna get started aug. 6th which also happens to be the first day of camp rantoul... BIG DAY FOLKS!

*illini4everjp* · Jul 15, 2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by davidlee930

yesterday's chat said it's gonna get started aug. 6th which also happens to be the first day of camp rantoul... BIG DAY FOLKS!

To commemerate his 6 touchdown game against Michigan? I like it!

*KBLEE* · Jul 15, 2009, 01:13 PM

How about we all agree NOT to bump this thread until there is actually something to see.

*ilphotog* · Jul 26, 2009, 12:34 AM

Drove by the site today, the foundation of the statue has been poured and the base set in place, not much to look at with all the frame boards fastened to it. Once this is removed I'll snap a photo of it.

illinoisportsfan · Jul 26, 2009, 04:48 PM

http://www.fightingillini.com/view.gal?id=50029

*illini4everjp* · Aug 6, 2009, 10:55 AM

New photos of the base for the statue up on FI.com

*OrangeFever* · Aug 6, 2009, 11:54 AM

It's looking good. I love how they're piquing our interest and showing us nothing of the statue itself. I can't wait for the unveiling. It will, I'm sure, be mounted under a tarp so that it can't be seen until it's permanently placed. Has an official christening date been set? I assume it will be prior to a major game, most likely Homecoming.

*DrewD007* · Aug 7, 2009, 06:36 AM

It's supposed to be there for the first game I believe.

Dan · Aug 8, 2009, 11:11 PM

According to a Supinie article here, the statue will be delivered a week before the Sept 12 home opener.

Dan · Aug 13, 2009, 10:30 PM

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Grange statue to be unveiled before Illini's home opener

The statue will be installed Sept. 8 or 9, days before the Illini’s home opener against Illinois State on Sept. 12.

“It’s the final item to complete the stadium project as we know it,” said Illinois associate athletics director Warren Hood, who oversaw the stadium renovation. “There will be some landscaping around the base, and a new wrought-iron fence will go up on the west side before the season.”

Supinie

*ilphotog* · Aug 13, 2009, 10:38 PM

Went by tonight, the pedestal looks to be done and there is a brick wall going up near the base, I'll take some photo's tomorrow.

*ill07* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

“It’s the final item to complete the stadium project as we know it,” said Illinois associate athletics director Warren Hood, who oversaw the stadium renovation.

Wrong answer. Re-do the horseshoe.

I know, that'll be a separate project, but still. Don't rest on your laurels now. With a re-done horseshoe and perhaps that "grand south entrance" that was considered, Memorial will be an even more amazing stadium than it already is.

*OrangeFever* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ill07

Wrong answer. Re-do the horseshoe.

I know, that'll be a separate project, but still. Don't rest on your laurels now. With a re-done horseshoe and perhaps that "grand south entrance" that was considered, Memorial will be an even more amazing stadium than it already is.

Nobody's resting on their laurels. He's merely noting this is the last step in the most recent renovation project. Projects like that are great, but the funds have to be there first, and, frankly, there are higher priority projects than making Memorial Stadium "even more amazing".

Dan · Aug 13, 2009, 11:39 PM

I'm pumped about the wrought-iron fence

Seriously.

*ill07* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeFever

Nobody's resting on their laurels. He's merely noting this is the last step in the most recent renovation project. Projects like that are great, but the funds have to be there first, and, frankly, there are higher priority projects than making Memorial Stadium "even more amazing".

Obviously the funds have to be there first; I wasn't implying that stadium renovation projects and money grow on trees. But it is easy to pat yourself on the back after a project like this and think that the work is done.

And I don't think that stadium renovation projects are at the top of the priority list, or should be, but let's take a look at where we are here:

"Fighting Illini Forums > Sports > Fighting Illini Football"
This isn't exactly a "set the university's budget priority" discussion.

A guy can dream, right?

*OrangeFever* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ill07

Obviously the funds have to be there first; I wasn't implying that stadium renovation projects and money grow on trees. But it is easy to pat yourself on the back after a project like this and think that the work is done.

And I don't think that stadium renovation projects are at the top of the priority list, or should be, but let's take a look at where we are here:

"Fighting Illini Forums > Sports > Fighting Illini Football"
This isn't exactly a "set the university's budget priority" discussion.

A guy can dream, right?

Sure, dream on, but don't waggle a finger at the project director. The fact is, he's done a fantastic job and the renovation is terrific. Still, there's no evidence he's patting himself on the back. He's noting the Grange statue is the final step in this round of renovations. IMO, he's fully entitled to note the excellence of the work. Why not enjoy what's been accomplished for a short time before immediately calling for more? I actually like the nearly lost art of delayed gratification. A beautiful job is hardly done before people begin clamoring for more. It's in the category of "what have you done for me lately" thinking.

*OrangeFever* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

I'm pumped about the wrought-iron fence

Seriously.

Who wouldn't be? It fits the stadium design motif and the Grange statue to a T.

*ill07* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeFever

Sure, dream on, but don't waggle a finger at the project director. The fact is, he's done a fantastic job and the renovation is terrific. Still, there's no evidence he's patting himself on the back. He's noting the Grange statue is the final step in this round of renovations. IMO, he's fully entitled to note the excellence of the work. Why not enjoy what's been accomplished for a short time before immediately calling for more? I actually like the nearly lost art of delayed gratification. A beautiful job is hardly done before people begin clamoring for more. It's in the category of "what have you done for me lately thinking."

Who's waggling a finger at anyone? I think he did a great job with the latest renovation...

*OrangeFever* · Aug 13, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ill07

Who's waggling a finger at anyone? I think he did a great job with the latest renovation...

Great. Let's enjoy it for awhile, shall we?

Jun 8, 2009, 08:19 PM	#3
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	Thank you ilphotog Moved your post, it deserves its own thread. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Jul 15, 2009, 11:10 AM	#4
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 17,581	Updates? __________________

Jul 15, 2009, 12:17 PM	#5
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 7,288	Still no statue there last I checked (which was 2 days ago). __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Aug 6, 2009, 10:55 AM	#12
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 17,581	New photos of the base for the statue up on FI.com __________________

Aug 7, 2009, 06:36 AM	#14
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 1,274	It's supposed to be there for the first game I believe. __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/drewdierkes

Jun 8, 2009, 06:31 PM	#1
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 4,563	Ground "busting" for the Red Grange statue.

Jul 15, 2009, 12:18 PM	#6
OrangeFever Reforming Pessimism Officer Location: Seattle area Posts: 12,246	I was looking on the Internet for photos last night--nothing. Can't wait to see it mounted by the stadium.

Jul 15, 2009, 12:23 PM	#7
davidlee930 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,626	yesterday's chat said it's gonna get started aug. 6th which also happens to be the first day of camp rantoul... BIG DAY FOLKS!

Jul 15, 2009, 01:13 PM	#9
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 3,441	How about we all agree NOT to bump this thread until there is actually something to see.

Jul 26, 2009, 12:34 AM	#10
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 4,563	Drove by the site today, the foundation of the statue has been poured and the base set in place, not much to look at with all the frame boards fastened to it. Once this is removed I'll snap a photo of it.

Jul 26, 2009, 04:48 PM	#11
illinoisportsfan Posts: 143	http://www.fightingillini.com/view.gal?id=50029

Aug 6, 2009, 11:54 AM	#13
OrangeFever Reforming Pessimism Officer Location: Seattle area Posts: 12,246	It's looking good. I love how they're piquing our interest and showing us nothing of the statue itself. I can't wait for the unveiling. It will, I'm sure, be mounted under a tarp so that it can't be seen until it's permanently placed. Has an official christening date been set? I assume it will be prior to a major game, most likely Homecoming.

Aug 8, 2009, 11:11 PM	#15
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	According to a Supinie article here, the statue will be delivered a week before the Sept 12 home opener. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Aug 13, 2009, 10:38 PM	#17
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 4,563	Went by tonight, the pedestal looks to be done and there is a brick wall going up near the base, I'll take some photo's tomorrow.

Aug 13, 2009, 11:39 PM	#20
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	I'm pumped about the wrought-iron fence Seriously. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook