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Looks like they are getting out the old scoreboard. Wonder what that is all about.
Very glad to hear this.
That we're spending all this money and the locker rooms aren't going to be fall-down extraordinary still kinda sticks in my craw, but we're at least upgrading to industry standard, so I'll live with it.
Where's Phil Knight when you need him?
Agree that the locker rooms are underwhelming, but whatever.
LOOOOOVE the prominent courtside Orange Krush visible for the cameras. Whoever decided to do that should be given a raise.
Looks like they are getting out the old scoreboard. Wonder what that is all about.
Very glad to hear this.
That we're spending all this money and the locker rooms aren't going to be fall-down extraordinary still kinda sticks in my craw, but we're at least upgrading to industry standard, so I'll live with it.
I'll wait until they are done to decide. I really don't know what the final product is supposed to look like, I gave up on the renderings.
Yeah, and since these are only game day facilities, I'm ok with it. When they build the new basketball practice facility (I imagine maybe 5-10 years), then those locker rooms and player amenities have to be top notch.
On your visits ilphotog, can you tell if they have made any modifications to the area where the band is located? From the few live games last year and even on TV, this area was well under-utilized and looked haphazard. I would like to see some actual risers and not just some pushed back seats.
Looked very temporary and poorly thought out IMO.
The common area has risers being built and chairs will be installed. This area will be where the coaches talk to the players instead of the locker rooms.
:huh:
The common area is a name we made up, not sure what the room is called officially. Previously you had a rectangle Mens locker room, then a rectangle trainers room and finally a rectangle women's locker room. All three of these were in a line and both had doors to the training room.
Now the locker rooms are both round and in their same spots. The trainers room has been moved down and across the hallway. In its place is what I am calling a common area. Its thought that the players will meet in this area for coaches pregame, halftime talks instead of the locker room. There will be several chairs, risers are being built so the room will have a slight stadium seating like area. I would guess that this room would be more comfortable to relax in before the game than the locker room. We will know more soon.
How is the away locker room? Did they make it smaller, shorter, and give it a soothing color that will make it tough for guys to get fired up? Maybe yellow? Also, is there a tv constantly playing Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting? I can't help but fall asleep watching that guy.
Let's make it happen!
How is the away locker room? Did they make it smaller, shorter, and give it a soothing color that will make it tough for guys to get fired up? Maybe yellow? Also, is there a tv constantly playing Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting? I can't help but fall asleep watching that guy.
Let's make it happen!
Finishing touches going into the Mannie Jackson #Illini Basketball Hall of Fame room at @StateFarmCenter
https://twitter.com/IlliniMBB/status/773905980669124608
"The Whiz Kids"
"Flying Illini"
"2005 Team"
Seriously? We have had 11 years and we can't come up with anything better than "2005 Team"? Not sure if it was the university, the fans, the media, or the contracted branding firm, Infinite Scale, but someone dropped the ball here.
Sidebar - the HOF does look slick though. Long overdue.
"The Whiz Kids"
"Flying Illini"
"2005 Team"
Seriously? We have had 11 years and we can't come up with anything better than "2005 Team"? Not sure if it was the university, the fans, the media, or the contracted branding firm, Infinite Scale, but someone dropped the ball here.
Sidebar - the HOF does look slick though. Long overdue.
Those teams before the 2005 team earned their moniker while they were at Illinois. There wasn't a good name that stuck around for the 2005 team so it'd be quite lame to just come up with a name after their reign.
Those teams before the 2005 team earned their moniker while they were at Illinois. There wasn't a good name that stuck around for the 2005 team so it'd be quite lame to just come up with a name after their reign.
Bruce's Boys.