Houston Gets Approval For New IPF

[Ricky the Bull]

They have one now, but this will exclusively for football.  They are really pouring money into athletics.

I believe this needs to be a priority for USF over and OCS.

 

http://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-regents-give-go-ahead-to-design-indoor-6840527.php

[NewEnglandBull]

We Po 

[ForestBull]

Man if we don't get selected to the big boy league and the schools that have been spending $$ on football do, it's gonna be a hard pill to swallow...

[raptorcj]

It's a risky investment for either school really. This whole thing about pouring money into athletics...I just wonder if their admin is robbing peter to pay paul. They'll look like geniuses if it works out, but if not I wonder if their academic boards are crying foul.

[namuh-bull]

4 hours ago, Ricky the Bull said:

... I believe this needs to be a priority for USF over and OCS.

 

How many teams have an indoor practice facility and not an on campus stadium?  

Go Bulls!

[Ricky the Bull]

4 minutes ago, namuh-bull said:

How many teams have an indoor practice facility and not an on campus stadium?  

Go Bulls!

I'm not sure, but I believe that an IPF is more of a need in our case.  To not have to worry about lightning or other dangerous weather conditions would certainly help.  We have no real options other than to cancel practice.

[Ricky the Bull]

Just now, Ned A Starr said:

USF has poured a lot of money into athletics...have you not been on campus in the last 10 years?

Priority...USF needs to build a much larger season ticket/fan base and and a much larger Bulls Club donor base...before building an IPF.   The current donor base is miniscule for a university of it's size.

I have, Ned, and I never said we weren't investing.  I was simply indicating that UH has been doing that and is filling a need that we share.  I agree 100% that we need to get more people involved.  The success of UH's football team has probably driven up donations substantially and it will probably happen here as we improve.

[OrlandoBull]

Houston used to be a member with the big boys as in the old SWC before it blew up so they're tired of life at the kiddy table and are putting a full court press on to get back there.

[CPR]

36 minutes ago, Ned A Starr said:

Where are the dollars going to come from?   Are you an Iron Bull, or just expecting other people fund your desires?

And there he is.

[Sellular1]

1 hour ago, CPR said:

And there he is.

Yup