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Topic: IPF Update

Topic: IPF Update

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OUcats82
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IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 12:35:02 PM

Those in Athens may have read this at your breakfast table already:

http://thepost.ohiou.edu/content/mutipurpose-center-plans...

"There was talk of turning the indoor tennis courts into an indoor practice and recreation facility around the turn of the century, but Athletics wasn’t copacetic with the idea, Franklin said."

I think this was the author's subtle tribute to his favorite OU Economics Professor, Jan Palmer.

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bobcat72
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 1:01:19 PM

Will this thing actually ever break ground? Talk about delays...goodness.

Alan Swank
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 2:55:19 PM

There are some very telling statments in that article these three among them:

1. The reins for the multipurpose center were recently passed from Athletics to Student Affairs.

2. “They designed (Ping) in such a way to keep Athletics out of the building,” he said. “There was such tension between Recreation and Athletics that the people that designed the Ping Center made sure Athletics couldn’t be in there.”

3. Ohio Athletics declined to comment on any matter involving the multipurpose center.

ClevelandCat '11
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 3:55:52 PM

Alan Swank wrote:

There are some very telling statments in that article these three among them:

1. The reins for the multipurpose center were recently passed from Athletics to Student Affairs.

I saw that too and immediately thought "What the hell?" Why would rec even need the building? Isnt that what Ping is for? This is needed if we want to be competitive in Football, Baseball and Track

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 10:16:49 PM

Ugh, Ping Center is such a disaster. Beautiful facility, but they woefully underestimated its usage. I've heard so many anecdotes about the planning of that building, none of them good.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 10:20:17 PM

How does this happen? Athletics is out? Can those who donated to the IPF get their money back? If this isn't basically an athletics venue then why build it?

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/25/2013 11:13:01 PM

By all means this is an Athletics building. It will just be operated by the recreation office. I think this a good thing for a few reasons:

- No added expenses for athletics.
- Keeps the haters on campus quiet.
- Athletics will have plenty of time to utilize the facility.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/26/2013 9:48:05 AM

Will the players get arbitrary sportsmanship scores during practices? Is the name "Bobcat" an acceptable one for Campus Rec?

OUcats82
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/26/2013 11:44:27 AM

It is kind of interesting (to put it mildly) that there is tension like this between the athletic department and campus rec. It would make sense to me if Boeh was still the AD but I feel like Schauss has been a great bridge builder/rebuilder in his time here and would have gone out of his way to work that out.

From an outsider's perspective it seems like things are more in lock-step at other universities between their equivalent of these two parties.

I notice that a lot of the club sport teams at other schools are allowed to use the university's athletic logo in competition and that did not seem to be the case when I was a student (although that may have since changed as I have seen the arched OHIO/attack cat on the hockey team's uniforms).

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/27/2013 7:54:43 AM

OUcats82 wrote:

My understanding from conversations is that athletics will have scheduled times of the day, but will not be available as needed would weather permit in season, and the off season usage for football will be very limited due to other sports using the allotted time of athletics. Yes, it appears we are getting an extension of Ping.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 4/27/2013 8:17:44 AM

BillyTheCat wrote:

OUcats82 wrote:

If that's true, it's extremely disappointing, and would probably have affected my donation level. I hope it is not as bad as it sounds.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/3/2013 11:58:28 AM

Heard yesterday that construction of the indoor practice pavillion will start Wednesday May 8 and the estimated completion date appears to be December 31.

OUcats82
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/3/2013 2:37:52 PM

6 months for a skeletal building? Seems like 3 months too long.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/5/2013 12:31:41 AM

OUcats82 wrote:

6 months for a skeletal building? Seems like 3 months too long.

They have been remodeling Old Baker center into the new Scripps building for over a year now, and they still haven't started on the interior other than gutting it out...

Last Edited: 5/5/2013 12:32:07 AM by KyleWvr13

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RE: IPF Update (NT)

Posted: 5/5/2013 7:01:37 AM

Last Edited: 5/5/2013 7:02:41 AM by colobobcat66

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/8/2013 7:54:42 AM

Contractor setting up and bringing in equipment and site clearing to begin next week.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 12:11:03 PM

based on the sketch of the building it looks like it's going to run parallel to the field, correct? by building this right behind the student side will this potentially limit the possibility of ever rebuilding Peden and/or expanding it?

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 1:09:58 PM

perimeterpost wrote:

The student side is already pretty large, foot-print wise, and not very steep. I feel like any expansion (which I wouldn't predict happening any time soon!) wouldn't entail moving "out" so much as rebuilding it more vertically, or with a second level.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 1:35:23 PM

mf279801 wrote:

perimeterpost wrote:

I predict Peden will be expanded within the next 10 years.

I've seen crazier things happen.

OUcats82
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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 2:43:03 PM

The Optimist wrote:

mf279801 wrote:

perimeterpost wrote:

I predict Peden will be expanded within the next 10 years.

I deeply hope and pray that is necessary my friend because of our success on the field!

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 3:21:37 PM

mf279801 wrote:

perimeterpost wrote:

If a second level is going to be built it makes sense to just tear the first level down and rebuild the whole side. The pitch of he stands could be improved to match the corner seats and without that needless causeway in front of the first row behind the benchbacks. All the plumbing and electrical infrastructure is there along that side to be reconfigured. A new locker room that matches the design of the Carin Center could be built adjacent to the new student stands to fill Peden in more. Improve the acoustics to make the stadium louder.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 3:30:52 PM

I would be happy with any renovations on the east side. It really badly needs updated. Lets move into the 21st century. Mkay.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 8:47:08 PM

mf279801 wrote:

The student side is identical to the Tower side - at least as far as steepness and pitch of the stands. 100% identical.

The one difference is the student side has all the infrastructure (restrooms, concessions, storage, etc.) on the end farthest from the field. The same infrastructure is on the end closest to the field on the Tower side. Never been sure why that is - but it makes the student side seem bigger and less cramped, IMO.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/10/2013 11:07:37 PM

First expansion is 6-8,000 seats by integrating the curves (half circle) into the two main grandstands. Bring those sections closer to complete the bowl. Place could get awfully loud with 30k in it then.

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RE: IPF Update

Posted: 5/11/2013 2:03:31 AM

The growth has mainly been concentrated in a fuller student section so I would increase it with the idea of getting over 10,000 students for big games. A huge student section would entice more students to Peden Stadium.

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