Wow. That looks really great! Can't really tell from the renderings (maybe it's a dumb question) but I assume there will be stands attached to the main building facing the track, as well?
That is correct.
Possible future big track events? I was at Memorial Stadium in 1977 and 1979 for the NCAA championships, great atmosphere and great competition.Wow. That looks really great! Can't really tell from the renderings (maybe it's a dumb question) but I assume there will be stands attached to the main building facing the track, as well?
Yep, I remember that well. Great crowds and fan support; I was bummed when they removed the track from MS. Doesn't seem that long ago that we built the current baseball and track facilities, but I guess it was back in the 80's. Anyone else remember the old Illini baseball stadium? If I remember right it was on the north end of campusPossible future big track events? I was at Memorial Stadium in 1977 and 1979 for the NCAA championships, great atmosphere and great competition.
Yep, walked past it every day from my apartment to campus. It was off fifth street, I think Beckman institute is there now.Yep, I remember that well. Great crowds and fan support; I was bummed when they removed the track from MS. Doesn't seem that long ago that we built the current baseball and track facilities, but I guess it was back in the 80's. Anyone else remember the old Illini baseball stadium? If I remember right it was on the north end of campus
Yes, the start finish line will move over to that side as well.Wow. That looks really great! Can't really tell from the renderings (maybe it's a dumb question) but I assume there will be stands attached to the main building facing the track, as well?
Yep, walked past it every day from my apartment to campus. It was off fifth street, I think Beckman institute is there now.