FB: American Rivers Conference

[sc_stormchaser]

There's certainly not a need to add seating at Simpson. You can even find a seat when Central comes to town. Although, some of the metro HS teams probably complain about the visitor seating. As a SC student, I remember teams like Valley and Dowling coming down. There wasn't much space for the fans.

I did hear a rumor that Simpson was planning to replace the old chain link fence that surrounds the field with a fancy black iron fence with brink pillars. They want to have the field tie in with the campus a little better. By the sounds of plan, that would do the trick.

They replaced the old fence last year and yes it improved the look alot 8) 8)

Oh, I'm not talking about the fence that's around the track that was put in last year. I'm talking about the fence that surrounds the entire football complex. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's still the old fence.

[New Storm]

There's certainly not a need to add seating at Simpson. You can even find a seat when Central comes to town. Although, some of the metro HS teams probably complain about the visitor seating. As a SC student, I remember teams like Valley and Dowling coming down. There wasn't much space for the fans.

I did hear a rumor that Simpson was planning to replace the old chain link fence that surrounds the field with a fancy black iron fence with brink pillars. They want to have the field tie in with the campus a little better. By the sounds of plan, that would do the trick.

They replaced the old fence last year and yes it improved the look alot 8) 8)

Oh, I'm not talking about the fence that's around the track that was put in last year. I'm talking about the fence that surrounds the entire football complex. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's still the old fence.

Your right still same old fence

[Ash Park]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

[Ash Park]

Although if Cornell got field turf Ace might be out of a job! 

[the_mayne_event]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

2 things i dislike about Cornell's field (off the top ofmy head)
1. the train... it's just annoying
2. the water drains on the sidline -- dangerous, and they just don't look good.
other then that, it's just an average field, but it does have nice grass.

[Ash Park]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

2 things i dislike about Cornell's field (off the top ofmy head)
1. the train... it's just annoying
2. the water drains on the sidline -- dangerous, and they just don't look good.
other then that, it's just an average field, but it does have nice grass.

I agree...the water drains are dangerous and ugly.

[dutchfan1]

I wonder if Central and Simpson might actually get crowds to rival Wartburg if they actually had better looking seating.  Plus I would think it would help recruiting a bit if it didn't look like most of the other schools had better facilities than you, even if the current seating capacity was adequate.  Of course Central has a pretty good argument that they are doing just fine thank you very much in the recruiting department!!!

Central has it in the master plan to renovate the stadium, but I think it is a longer range plan.  This year they are adding a new education/psychology building and renovating one of the residence halls.  Academics gets their turn at Central.    Eventually the plan is to build a new stadium opposite the current home bleachers for the home side and the current home stands will become visitor seating.  The plan is to have a nice area behind the top of the bleachers where they can serve meals tailgate style, have reunions, etc.  It sounds awesome, but I'm not sure how long before it comes to be a reality.  

Weren't you guys saying a week ago that we didn't have enough fans to justify the stands we already have??

[dutchfan1]

Slightly off topic (and showing my age a bit...) I always hated the UIU game. Decent home stands for them, but the visiting bleachers were pathetic. We were always cheering on top of the fans, it seemed like. They used to do this weird thing and have the home team stand in front of the vistors bleachers....weird.

Coe needs more visiting bleachers, period. It's easier to stand on the sideline, or sit in the home bleachers with the natives. They love that!

[New Storm]

Slightly off topic (and showing my age a bit...) I always hated the UIU game. Decent home stands for them, but the visiting bleachers were pathetic. We were always cheering on top of the fans, it seemed like. They used to do this weird thing and have the home team stand in front of the vistors bleachers....weird.

Coe needs more visiting bleachers, period. It's easier to stand on the sideline, or sit in the home bleachers with the natives. They love that!

Most high schools have better seating for visitors than Coe   

[Purple Heys]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

I like the Train, I like the natural turf and it holds up pretty well in the wet weather.  Football is better when you get dirty....within reason though...Coe's former quagmire was ridiculous.

I am on the fence about Field Turf...In Coe's case its cured their field problem.  But they all just seem so cookie cutter when there is no design appeal to the stadium.

In the end DBQ looks to be creating something with some personality to it.

To preserve the long term maintenance of the field, going with field turf and partnering with Mt Vernon HS makes good sense...I would only hope they couple that with renovations that add some style too.

[Ash Park]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

I like the Train, I like the natural turf and it holds up pretty well in the wet weather.  Football is better when you get dirty....within reason though...Coe's former quagmire was ridiculous.

I am on the fence about Field Turf...In Coe's case its cured their field problem.  But they all just seem so cookie cutter when there is no design appeal to the stadium.

In the end DBQ looks to be creating something with some personality to it.

To preserve the long term maintenance of the field, going with field turf and partnering with Mt Vernon HS makes good sense...I would only hope they couple that with renovations that add some style too.

Heys,
see if you agree with me on this...I say replace the chain linked fence next the street and parking lot and also the road that leads to the train bridge with a brick wall...then make the press box and new home seating made out of brick, kind of like UDs new press box and home seating.

[DutchFan2004]

How many teams in the IIAC have used the huddle much recently???  From listening to games on the internet it sounded like not many did anymore. 

Central did unless they were in hurry up mode.

[DutchFan2004]

Most IIAC schools have been putting money into athletic facilities.  From indoor track, to renovations to weight rooms and the gyms.  Also, most schools have installed field turf and reworked tracks.  Wartburg, Loras and UD have built new or renovated their stadiums.  Are there any other schools out there looking to build a new or at least do a major renovation of their stadium???  

Luther I wouldn't think would need to do anything to theirs, it's the biggest in the conference and is a beautiful setting for a football game.  BV seems to be in good shape as well.  I know Coe, Central and Simpson have recently installed field turf but are any of those schools looking at working on the seating at their places???  

Central redid the track and had fieldturf two years ago.

[DutchFan2004]

Slightly off topic (and showing my age a bit...) I always hated the UIU game. Decent home stands for them, but the visiting bleachers were pathetic. We were always cheering on top of the fans, it seemed like. They used to do this weird thing and have the home team stand in front of the vistors bleachers....weird.

Coe needs more visiting bleachers, period. It's easier to stand on the sideline, or sit in the home bleachers with the natives. They love that!

Most high schools have better seating for visitors than Coe   

Totally agree with this statement!

[DutchFan2004]

I'm curious to know what some of you think of the Cornell football stadium..Ash Park

I personally think that it is a pretty nice field and our field guy Ace does a good job of painting it up and making it look nice. I definitely think we could use some new home seating and a press box though. A new scoreboard would be nice as well.

I know there has been some talk in the community that Mt. Vernon may go in with Cornell and get field turf and lights then Mount Vernon would play all of their games there. I see this happening eventually I just don't know how soon it will be.

I know a lot of visitors do not like the train but I know some people I have talked to from other shcools in the conference didn't mind it and thought it was kind of unique.

I like the Train, I like the natural turf and it holds up pretty well in the wet weather.  Football is better when you get dirty....within reason though...Coe's former quagmire was ridiculous.

I am on the fence about Field Turf...In Coe's case its cured their field problem.  But they all just seem so cookie cutter when there is no design appeal to the stadium.

In the end DBQ looks to be creating something with some personality to it.

To preserve the long term maintenance of the field, going with field turf and partnering with Mt Vernon HS makes good sense...I would only hope they couple that with renovations that add some style too.

I think the setting is nice.  I don't mind the train kind of small town atomoshpere.  I am just a small town guy though.