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Topic: The new Assembly Hall - now called "State Farm Center"
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Posted: 11/19/2013 11:51 AM
Since we always like to talk about renovations to The Convo on here, this is what the Illini are doing to Assembly Hall.  Very impressive stuff.
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Posted: 11/19/2013 5:05 PM
OU_Country wrote:expand_more
Since we always like to talk about renovations to The Convo on here, this is what the Illini are doing to Assembly Hall. Very impressive stuff.


I have been following this for a while. All my Chicago area friends have been excited about this for a year.....now that they actually believe me that Coach is the real deal and not some MAC level wunderkid they can't wait. It is a 3 phase 3 year porject to avoid moving them out of the arena. That building is very unique architecturally. I remember being on the mid cour t line in the top row of the stands in an empty arena and my buddy being in the same place directly across the arena. We could hear each other talking in a normal voice. way cool. Purdue just got done renovating their version of the COnvo but I think this will blow that away. http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/33071611

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/mackey4.jpg Oh my they added Chairbacks LOL.

Had a chance to visit with Coach in Champaign. He is very excited about the project and how it affects recruiting, support and atmosphere. ....
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Posted: 11/19/2013 7:26 PM
OU Country with top notch timing.
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Posted: 11/19/2013 7:41 PM
"Illinois. Our Team. Our State." hmmmm.
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Posted: 11/20/2013 9:01 AM
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
OU Country with top notch timing.


Hey, sometimes you get lucky, right?  I'd really like to get over there for a game this year.  Not sure it'll fit into my schedule.
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Posted: 2/19/2014 6:42 AM
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Posted: 2/19/2014 2:38 PM
For the record:
1-0 as head coach (summer league) in Assembly Hall....er...State Farm Center.



 
Last Edited: 2/19/2014 2:39:01 PM by medler
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Posted: 2/19/2014 3:13 PM
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+1

 
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Posted: 2/19/2014 5:10 PM
Now, will they re-name Indiana's Assembly Hall? Personally, I don't think they should, but I didn't think they should re-name the Louisiana Superdome either....
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Posted: 2/19/2014 5:42 PM
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Now, will they re-name Indiana's Assembly Hall? Personally, I don't think they should, but I didn't think they should re-name the Louisiana Superdome either....

Got to catch up ......


They did that a while back. 


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