peace davids
- Colorado
Can we get an update about the band area next time you go Ilphotog?
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ilphotog
The camera never lies
- Champaign
Nothing changed for this season, focus is on getting the overall job done. As with anything, if somethings ends up not working, changes could be made in the future.
I think that's what bugs me the most of the minor suggestions on here. There is no way everyone will be pleased with every update. Hell, the fanbase was somewhat divided when it was decided to renovate instead of construct a new arena. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that future minor changes will be made based on post construction feedback. With us getting regular updates, it makes it even easier to be hypercritical.
peace davids
- Colorado
A unique venue greatly improved.
Many memories of games and concerts.
Many memories of games and concerts.
It looks like it will be a meeting or film room for pre and post game etc...
With the risers on the floor like that just add chairs and the TV and white boards to the wall.
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
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618 Illini
- Chicago
We may want to raise the scoreboard a little bit... I could see it getting in Malcolm's way when he is pulling from Steph Curry range 
sacraig
- The desert
We may want to raise the scoreboard a little bit... I could see it getting in Malcolm's way when he is pulling from Steph Curry range
It's going to make it tough to do the opening tip off, too.
Illinithad
- Northeast Missouri
I don't think you'll have to worry about that. I think it could orbit around the Earth as a second moon and be noticeable.
peace davids
- Colorado
I understand this mentality. I hoped that someone in DIA or the band would have made it a pet project to help the appearance of the lower bowl this offseason. Hopefully, they will someday.
That isn't new hardwood, right?
Illinithad
- Northeast Missouri
Right...same court as last year.
Marquee de Sade would be an excellent choice.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
It's proven to be flood proof :thumb:
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
618 Illini
- Chicago
Vandy and Tennessee are scoring at record pace. Also I hope the scoreboard goes higher than 165 for the home team.
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I assume this will be done in the next week or so?
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
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ilphotog
The camera never lies
- Champaign
Today's visit - Nothing major, the biggest difference is a lot of the construction items have been cleaned up, there would be pallets lying around with tools and parts on them, as they worked in certain area's. I would guess that 60-70% of those are gone and cleaned up. Mainly cosmetic items remain.
The Hall of Fame room is done and looks great. All of the main concession stands are set up with equipment and are ready to go.
In the Legacy and Krush clubs, they are almost done, TV's were installed, tables and chairs are in.
The locker rooms are also almost done, just some cosmetic work remains. The "commons area" between the two locker rooms is also almost done. All the seats are in, a huge projection screen is in the middle, and two 80" TV's are on each side. This is a place to watch the Super Bowl.
One change I did notice today, the old scoreboards located up high on the East and West sides have been removed, the new ones will be here soon. All the info that used to be on them, will now be on the new scoreboard.
Outside things are mostly done, finishing up some landscape work. The SE parting lot has been repaved and lines painted for the parking spaces.
Everything appears to be on schedule and will be complete by the 26th of this month.
The Hall of Fame room is done and looks great. All of the main concession stands are set up with equipment and are ready to go.
In the Legacy and Krush clubs, they are almost done, TV's were installed, tables and chairs are in.
The locker rooms are also almost done, just some cosmetic work remains. The "commons area" between the two locker rooms is also almost done. All the seats are in, a huge projection screen is in the middle, and two 80" TV's are on each side. This is a place to watch the Super Bowl.
One change I did notice today, the old scoreboards located up high on the East and West sides have been removed, the new ones will be here soon. All the info that used to be on them, will now be on the new scoreboard.
Outside things are mostly done, finishing up some landscape work. The SE parting lot has been repaved and lines painted for the parking spaces.
Everything appears to be on schedule and will be complete by the 26th of this month.
Is there like one last push to wipe everything down and get it all nice and clean when they're done?
It must be dusty in a lot of areas, right?
It must be dusty in a lot of areas, right?
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
Can't wait for October 30th to see the SFC!!!