Prettyman seemed fairly bullish on the Hulman Center renovations moving forward in the "Ask the AD" responses. I wonder if he knows something we don't or if he's just being optimistic?
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Prettyman seemed fairly bullish on the Hulman Center renovations moving forward in the "Ask the AD" responses. I wonder if he knows something we don't or if he's just being optimistic?
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I would be shocked if he didn't know something we don't about that project, but right now, everything is rosy because the project is in the House budget. I just wonder how long it'll be before the local communities balk at the $25M Terre Haute and Vigo County have to pony up. I wouldn't be at all surprised if we get a convention center added to the front, and nothing done on the inside.
SycamoreFan317
The Renn Level
$25M is nothing a drop in the bucket. I would imagine the local politicians would be all over this.
Following this thread...
The Wooden Family donated several boxes / crates of ISU Memorabilia that Coach Wooden had in his possession; I would think our Archives folks would be finished ID'ing and cataloguing them. AND they should be included in a Coach Wooden display in the re-furbished Hulman Center. For instance, that school in west laf. has his Purdue letterman's sweater in the 'new' Mackey Arena.
Other Wooden tidbits:
Following the 1947 season; Coach Wooden applied & interviewed for the open MBB job at Vanderbilt, it went to another Indiana-native -- Bob Polk_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Polk.
During his tenure at ISU, a Midwestern school asked him to stay at ISU for the 1948-49 season and then join their staff as an ass't and THEN move into the HC job... he went to UCLA. After he'd been at UCLA for 1-3 years, he shook hands on replacing Mel Taube... UCLA held him to his contract AND his wife begged him to stay at UCLA for the weather (and their friends). He agreed.
AND he ONLY accepted the UCLA job because Minnesota COULDN"T offer him their job (to which he applied/interviewed) because a snow storm knocked out their phones -- by the time they phones were working, he had accepted the UCLA job.
AND Coach Wooden said in a number of interviews, that had WWII NOT occurred, he would have STAYED at South Bend Central. He and the family loved their life in South Bend BUT like millions of other Americans, WWII dramatically changed their lives. He went to the Navy and the rest is history.
KEEP in mind, that AFTER WWII was over, he returned to South Bend and the School Board was going fire his successor and give the job back to Wooden. He refused to accept it under those circumstances; he contacted his old HS coach, Glenn M. Curtis (our MBB coach from 1938-46), Curtis was leaving for the Detroit Falcons job, Curtis vouched for him to Dr. Tirey and the rest is history
So now the state is saying that terre haute has to come up with $25M for it move forward?
Southgrad07
The Renn Level
This needs to happen.. If the state is willing to pony up 50+million then it's on Isu and Terre haute to do the rest. The building would get a much needed facelift that would fit in with all the construction going on downtown.
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southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
You know... Unless I am mistaken.... He developed his Pyramid of Success while in graduate school at ISU.
southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
Looks to be moving forward!!! Good news!!! wow - this is Big Time good news!!! The rate of growth and improvements that continue to be made at ISU is impressive - not to mention enrollment, educational improvements and national recognition... frankly, I'm a bit stunned... I mean really. What university in this great state is growing academically, etc. more than ISU? The things happening downtown are wonderful... great food, spirits, and more on the way! Downtown vendors are celebrating with a cold one tonight. TH is seeing things the right way now.
southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
I think the Ford Center in Evansville may have been mentioned on here once or twice... Just an FYI... The naming rights for that facility was approximately 4.2 million bucks - really not that big of deal in the grand scheme for 10 years... It is NOT the Ford Motor Company - it is several "Tri-State" Ford dealers who together came up with the 4.2 million. I assume they thought the marketing would increase their dealership sales.
Just an fyi is all.
Just an fyi is all.
The Kroger Hulman Center.
Sycamore Proud
The Nicks Level
It is the Hulman Center for a reason. That can't be changed for obvious reasons. We have the Wooden Court inside the Hulman Center--nothing wrong with that.
hat. It could be the Sycamore Convention and Banquette Facility inside the Hulman Center on the campus of Indiana Sate University. Change the "Sycamore" to ???? when the price is right.
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How about "Big Donor X Arena at the Hulman Convention Center." That could be nice and still keeps the Hulman name on it.
Keep it in the family - "Tony George Arena at the Hulman Convention Center." Come on, Tony, just write the check...
Keep it in the family - "Tony George Arena at the Hulman Convention Center." Come on, Tony, just write the check...
6th Avenue Dancers Hulman Convention Center and Wooden Court of Terre Haute
That would certainly attract bigger crowds, and I'd guess, more students!!! At least the guys...
Are the naming rights in perpetuity? If so, another short sighted decision by administrations of years past. It is what it is at this point but if that's the case I'd suggest renaming Hulman Center to Hulman Arena and then selling naming rights to the convention/events center piece?
So it could be something like Hulman Arena at Thompson Thrift Convention/Events Center. You've got to find a way to bring in revenue for naming rights and this time make sure it is a timed deal like most do these days.
I don't know..unless that place changed from when I was at State...it would probably act as a deterrent.
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southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
I would like to have Hulman name remain.... of course, if it's possible in some way to gain revenue by adding naming rights to the facility in some way where it still looks professional and Hulman remains - it's all good and more $$ for ISU and/or TH.
Is it possible to add banners/signs on the suites as part of the package? Like have the Bird Cage Suite, Hulman 500 Suite, Wooden Pyramid Suite, Wabash Cannonball Suite, etc.... but add the sponsor in front... such as.... Old National Bank's Bird Cage Suite, Lilly's Wooden Pyramid Suite, etc.? My mind is just wandering and having fun on a Friday. obviously... if this becomes a convention center and TH becomes part owner - Beer will likely be available, true?
Is it possible to add banners/signs on the suites as part of the package? Like have the Bird Cage Suite, Hulman 500 Suite, Wooden Pyramid Suite, Wabash Cannonball Suite, etc.... but add the sponsor in front... such as.... Old National Bank's Bird Cage Suite, Lilly's Wooden Pyramid Suite, etc.? My mind is just wandering and having fun on a Friday. obviously... if this becomes a convention center and TH becomes part owner - Beer will likely be available, true?
Southgrad07
The Renn Level
Those all sound like fine ideas to me!
southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
Quote Originally Posted by southernindianaballer View Post
I would like to have Hulman name remain.... of course, if it's possible in some way to gain revenue by adding naming rights to the facility in some way where it still looks professional and Hulman remains - it's all good and more $$ for ISU and/or TH.
Is it possible to add banners/signs on the suites as part of the package? Like have the Bird Cage Suite, Hulman 500 Suite, Wooden Pyramid Suite, Wabash Cannonball Suite, etc.... but add the sponsor in front... such as.... Old National Bank's Bird Cage Suite, Lilly's Wooden Pyramid Suite, etc.? My mind is just wandering and having fun on a Friday. obviously... if this becomes a convention center and TH becomes part owner - Beer will likely be available, true?
and I could go on and on... Crossroads of America Suite, Tree House Suite, Sycamore Suite, Forest Suite, Wabash Valley Suite, and I'm done... another pipe dream... heck with that many suites sounds like I'm expecting a 300 million dollar facility...
I would like to have Hulman name remain.... of course, if it's possible in some way to gain revenue by adding naming rights to the facility in some way where it still looks professional and Hulman remains - it's all good and more $$ for ISU and/or TH.
Is it possible to add banners/signs on the suites as part of the package? Like have the Bird Cage Suite, Hulman 500 Suite, Wooden Pyramid Suite, Wabash Cannonball Suite, etc.... but add the sponsor in front... such as.... Old National Bank's Bird Cage Suite, Lilly's Wooden Pyramid Suite, etc.? My mind is just wandering and having fun on a Friday. obviously... if this becomes a convention center and TH becomes part owner - Beer will likely be available, true?
and I could go on and on... Crossroads of America Suite, Tree House Suite, Sycamore Suite, Forest Suite, Wabash Valley Suite, and I'm done... another pipe dream... heck with that many suites sounds like I'm expecting a 300 million dollar facility...
southernindianaballer
The Starter Level
The renovation plan has some hurdles to overcame still (potential approval in April?)... but from what I have read the renovated Hulman Center should be at least on par with the Ford Center. If that's the case here are some details on the Ford Center's premium seating taken from the web site and based on my experience this is pretty accurate:
FORD CENTER FACTS
◦ Sixteen 20-person suites
◦ One 40-person suite
◦ Two eight-person mini suites
◦ Two 10-person mini suites
◦ 95 main concourse loge seats
the menu is pretty kewl... good food served!
FORD CENTER FACTS
◦ Sixteen 20-person suites
◦ One 40-person suite
◦ Two eight-person mini suites
◦ Two 10-person mini suites
◦ 95 main concourse loge seats
the menu is pretty kewl... good food served!