I think it really could be the foundation of a trice stripes metal sculpture. At first I thought it was a small retaining wall to divert foot traffic off the grass, but if that’s the case they would have spanned the whole length of the grass area.
JTS Improvements - Want More
- Thread starter TOFB4ISU
- Start date
I think it really could be the foundation of a trice stripes metal sculpture. At first I thought it was a small retaining wall to divert foot traffic off the grass, but if that’s the case they would have spanned the whole length of the grass area.
That would be so awesome if it really is the base of a big Trice stripes display. It would be an iconic entrance to our stadium and a trademark type of symbol that the TV networks would quickly pick up on. And what I wonderful message behind it!
Last edited:
It also appears that there is something along the top of that which reinforces that there is an additional purpose besides deterring foot traffic.
I was thinking that any foundation might be for the Jack Trice statue as i recall it is supposed to move back to the plaza. But that base is too narrow. So I'm hoping for Trice Stripes!
If I had to guess, I would imagine it will be big letters spelling out "Allbaugh Family Plaza". Everything has to have the donor's name in big letters, so everyone will know who to thank. And backlight at night so you won't miss it. It will be covered with empty beer cans on game days.
Dang, you may very well be correct. I've been really excited about a big Trice stripes display as shown at the beginning of the Sports Performance Center video. As I said earlier, it would be such a unique and iconic symbol at the entrance to our stadium that I think would generate enormous positive PR. If it's what you think it might be, it would be just another donor acknowledgement.
I agree, hopefully we can see a big bronze statue by 2023, but who knows. It's on my list when I win the powerball, but so far, I keep striking out.
I’d bet a shiny nickel that you’re correct. In fact, I’d bet a lot more because I’m fairly certain that’s what will be there.
There have been several iterations published since then, and none of them have included that feature.
Wesley had a great photo of the NEZ in his media day photos
winterinkphotography.smugmug.com
Looking at that photo, when we get out the current conference realignment BS, I think on JPs 10-15 yr plan needs to be a mirrored version of the SPC, and we may need to find a way to beef up the looks of the Jacobson building.
As a side note, once those hills get packed with fans on games it's going to look even more amazing
ISU FB Media Day 8/9/2021 - Wesley Winterink
Wesley Winterink Photography
winterinkphotography.smugmug.com
Looking at that photo, when we get out the current conference realignment BS, I think on JPs 10-15 yr plan needs to be a mirrored version of the SPC, and we may need to find a way to beef up the looks of the Jacobson building.
As a side note, once those hills get packed with fans on games it's going to look even more amazing
Wesley had a great photo of the NEZ in his media day photos
ISU FB Media Day 8/9/2021 - Wesley Winterink
Wesley Winterink Photography
Looking at that photo, when we get out the current conference realignment BS, I think on JPs 10-15 yr plan needs to be a mirrored version of the SPC, and we may need to find a way to beef up the looks of the Jacobson building.
As a side note, once those hills get packed with fans on games it's going to look even more amazing
I think that they could extend the Jacobson out to the video board supports pretty easily. Probably just do the second level so there's an actual tunnel. It honestly wouldn't have to go very far north to give the appearance of a bigger building in the endzone.
BTW, I think that Remo Gaggi has it right on the Albaugh plaza sign. I really wonder what they're going to do there, because it just doesn't seem like much of a plaza to me so far. Pretty much a couple of wide sidewalks with strips of grass in between them.
It's essentially the actual definition of a plaza right now -- a public/open space.
The footprint of the Jacobsen is exactly where a (generally) mirrored version of the SEZ would be, and I’m pretty sure a mirrored version of the SPC would make the Jake obsolete and unnecessary. So that works for me, all the way around.
Technically, yes. But I can guarantee if someone is putting their name on it, we’ve not seen the final product yet. What they’ve built so far is a pretty bland area that wouldn’t require much of a donation.
A giant Trice stripes monument would be a relatively inexpensive, but profound, addition to the plaza area. Just feel like we're missing an opportunity here.
