Next Big Facility Upgrade

[Haverhill]

What should be done to Hilton is a restoration, not a renovation.

Restore the interior arena space, sure, but renovate and expand the concourses and fan amenities outside of the main arena space.

 

[St8Fan]

Dead set opposed to this.

You don't mess with perfection.

Nope, but if you stand still it will crumble around you. Hilton is great...you can keep it that way and expand the revenue generation without pricing the seats out of the average fans wallet. Phog (which you mention in later posts) has the luxury of requiring a huge donation to get tickets. If we had that situation, we could keep it the way it is indefinitely, but we don't. Demand and ticket prices will rise, but there's no way to equate what suites would deliver.

 

[Haverhill]

Nope, but if you stand still it will crumble around you. Hilton is great...you can keep it that way and expand the revenue generation without pricing the seats out of the average fans wallet. Phog (which you mention in later posts) has the luxury of requiring a huge donation to get tickets. If we had that situation, we could keep it the way it is indefinitely, but we don't. Demand and ticket prices will rise, but there's no way to equate what suites would deliver.

The Phog also has a renovated and expanded concourse...

 

[CyArob]

Giant statue on Central Campus of Fred Hoiberg. And when I say giant, I mean larger than the Campanile.

 

[KnappShack]

Giant statue on Central Campus of Fred Hoiberg. And when I say giant, I mean larger than the Campanile.

Can we incorporate the proposed Freddie statue in with the Campanile? Have Fred leaning on it like the old Cy logo?

 

[HandSanitizer]

How about a giant tunnel for people to walk out to their car south of Hilton so people don't compete with traffic.
Heck...throw an Airport walkway in there for a speedy trip to your car. Heated and then you wouldn't have 3,000 people standing around the concourse at the end of the game.

 

[WalkingCY]

Can't we just get People's back? Oh, and throw in Lumpy's too.

 

[boyd]

Now that the South Endzone plans are set in stone; what is the next big facility upgrade at Iowa State?

Ideas (in no particular order, and not limited to):
1) Hilton Renovation
2) New Suite/Press Tower from endzone to endzone
3) North Endzone
4) Smaller gym for Wrestling/Volleyball/Hockey/Gymnastics

For sure # 1 . When you have someone like Fred, you take care of him.:yes:

 

[Wesley]

Can we incorporate the proposed Freddie statue in with the Campanile? Have Fred leaning on it like the old Cy logo?

How about a threesome statue with Bill Fennelly, Fred, and CPR in the reiman gardens?

 

[KnappShack]

How about a threesome statue with Bill Fennelly, Fred, and CPR in the reiman gardens?

Only if it looks like the old new Cy-Hawk trophy

 

[ajk4st8]

My dream renovation would be to get rid of the inner concourse in Hilton.

 

[whatparking]

How about a giant tunnel for people to walk out to their car south of Hilton so people don't compete with traffic.
Heck...throw an Airport walkway in there for a speedy trip to your car. Heated and then you wouldn't have 3,000 people standing around the concourse at the end of the game.

I vote for the tunnel. Too many people walk on the road between shemann (sp) and Hilton after games.

 

[aeroclone]

Giant statue on Central Campus of Fred Hoiberg. And when I say giant, I mean larger than the Campanile.

I'm thinking something like this...

 

[StratCY]

I'm thinking something like this...

Shut up baby I know it!

 

[Haverhill]

My dream renovation would be to get rid of the inner concourse in Hilton.

With some sort of luxury seating located in its space. Luxury seating = more money to pay Fred.

 

[Cycsk]

I vote for the tunnel. Too many people walk on the road between shemann (sp) and Hilton after games.

So, the sidewalk over the road doesn't work for you?

 

[whatparking]

So, the sidewalk over the road doesn't work for you?

Only if you put one on both sides (east & west)of the drive between Hilton and sheman(sp) and have them extend across the road.

 

[sadam]

I say scrap all athletics but mens basketball and football. Honestly the rest of the crap is a complete waste of money. Let's focus all the capital on things that people actually show up to see. I know this isn't realistic in today's age where we have to make everyone feel special and important.

 

[StClone]

everyone feel special and important.

Definitely are special idea.

 

[CyDude16]

I say scrap all athletics but mens basketball and football. Honestly the rest of the crap is a complete waste of money. Let's focus all the capital on things that people actually show up to see. I know this isn't realistic in today's age where we have to make everyone feel special and important.

dumb.