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Posted on 6/10/14 at 11:10 am to dallasga6
Posted on 6/10/14 at 11:10 am to dallasga6
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I swear...I don't understand why we can't build a new track facility at the soccer/softball facility on S. Milledge & drop a IPF over Spec Towns track for $25-30 million with a ton coming from donations...
This or take away one of the ten thousand intramural fields right down the street for an IPF
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 11:20 am to GhostofCrowell
quote:At S. Milledge we own the land, the infrastructure is already there... Utilities? check... Big parking lot? check...practice facilities? check.
This or take away one of the ten thousand intramural fields right down the street for an IPF
You could prolly build a fieldhouse, a 1st class T&F stadium with seating for 2,000-3,000 & all the ammenities for $10-$12 million considering all the infrastructure already in place...
Then again... maybe not...
Posted on 6/10/14 at 11:39 am to Jefferson Dawg
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Tylerdudren24, PrettyBoyFloyd, davesdawgs, & Foomanchoo,
Continuing with the study.....
On a scale of 1 - 10, how self-conscious do you feel about your knee-jerk reactions in light of dallasga6's revelation? (with 1 being = not self-conscious at all whatsoever, and 10 being = you feel like a chronically negative message board complainer anxious for any chance to whine) THanks for your participation?
I'm not always negative.
And my response had nothing to do with the picture although it was pretty funny.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 11:56 am to Jefferson Dawg
quote:Not sure I really understand the scale you are using.
On a scale of 1 - 10, how self-conscious do you feel about your knee-jerk reactions in light of dallasga6's revelation? (with 1 being = not self-conscious at all whatsoever, and 10 being = you feel like a chronically negative message board complainer anxious for any chance to whine) THanks for your participation?
I honestly didn't know about our practice field situation so it seemed from the OP that he was saying we only had a combined 100 yards from the two fields, which admittedly seemed quite odd.
But I wasn't complaining about it; I was asking whether or not that would make a difference in preparation. Obviously my information was inadequate and my ignorance on the subject has been corrected (thanks to Dallas).
Personally, I don't think we need an IDPF. It's mostly for show and might help sway a recruit or two but I don't think one is needed. With the amount of money the team pulls in, we should be able to get one if we want one, though.
I don't think I'm a chronic complainer, but perhaps if I am and don't think I am, that would put me at a 1 on your scale. Hope that helps your study.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 12:02 pm to tylerdurden24
The field ends on the 18. Really. I don't care about all the other stuff. They can't end on 20, which is a nice, round number? I don't think they have room to get it to 15, which is also acceptable. 18 isn't acceptable though. Damn.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 12:14 pm to tylerdurden24
As Senator Blutarsky said the other day: Hopefully the reserve find sends Richt a Christmas card.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 12:40 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Fry my brain on the SECRant or drown in bizarre ideologies on the DR. Are you asking me to pick my poison?
FWIW, the OP isn't a big deal but I figured it'd give the denizens something to piss and moan about given or lamentations over the conspicuous absence of an IPF. Both new turf fields and the watch towers look tight as all hell and the two grass field up top do just fine as well. But can we not all agree that it's funny how we tend to just lop off yard markers on different parts of the practice facility? I mean it's begging for snarky remarks and quips.
FWIW, the OP isn't a big deal but I figured it'd give the denizens something to piss and moan about given or lamentations over the conspicuous absence of an IPF. Both new turf fields and the watch towers look tight as all hell and the two grass field up top do just fine as well. But can we not all agree that it's funny how we tend to just lop off yard markers on different parts of the practice facility? I mean it's begging for snarky remarks and quips.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 1:07 pm to athenslife101
quote:The 18 is where the fair-catch guy stands, if he tries to catch one any deeper he smacks into the wall. great training tool IMO....
The field ends on the 18. Really. I don't care about all the other stuff. They can't end on 20, which is a nice, round number? I don't think they have room to get it to 15, which is also acceptable. 18 isn't acceptable though. Damn.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 1:45 pm to dallasga6
Maybe it's symbolic, that the defense has to stop the opposing offense from crossing the 18, lest they run headlong into Lumpkin St traffic. It creates a sense of urgency, you could say.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:21 pm to tylerdurden24
When I was there, we had 1 100 yard astro turf field. That field was as hard as advanced calculus and you were assured of losing all skin on your knees and elbows after a scrimmage on it. We used to have offense and defense practice on it at the same time. I only recall missing practice due to rain on e and it was lightning and UF has plenty of that too. I am pretty sure I could sue UGA for that field as well as UT, GT, and Vandy. Those places were bad for you.. I still have scars...
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:24 pm to tylerdurden24
You mean....60. Right? Assuming the other end stops at the 20....
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:28 pm to WG_Dawg
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If I could push a button and us have one in place of where the track is now would I? Of course, I'd like to have one. But the whole "we suck and it's hurting us because we don't have one" is overblown.
Agree. I can't imagine a recruit not coming here because we don't have a 100 yard indoor practice facility. Not saying I am right...but wow. That is just so far outside the bounds of common sense it is mind boggling to me.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:36 pm to FooManChoo
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I honestly didn't know about our practice field situation so it seemed from the OP that he was saying we only had a combined 100 yards from the two fields, which admittedly seemed quite odd.
Not really. I full field is rarely used in practice. In fact.....probably never. Even when you break into groups a whole field wouldn't be used, but they probably break out on different fields anyway.
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But I wasn't complaining about it;
I don't ever remember Foo being negative. I've always considered him one of the more level headed posters.
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I don't think I'm a chronic complainer, but perhaps if I am and don't think I am,
You're not. I think he was just being funny, with a tad of bite to it.
Perhaps chiding some that are more negative more often.Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:37 pm to athenslife101
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The field ends on the 18. Really. I don't care about all the other stuff. They can't end on 20, which is a nice, round number? I don't think they have room to get it to 15, which is also acceptable.
I was thinking the same thing!
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:39 pm to DawgsLife
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That is just so far outside the bounds of common sense it is mind boggling to me.
If all else is equal, it's not unreasonable for a recruit to choose the school with better facilities. Facilities can be kind of a visual representation of program health to an 18 year old kid.
Another thing to think about: what school appears to take football more seriously? The one who builds a 100 yard state of the art facility for $15M, or the one who builds a 20 yard garage off the back of the football facility?
A lot of recruiting is about first impressions. Facilities play a big part of that.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:43 pm to Peter Buck
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That field was as hard as advanced calculus
Back when I was playing almost all, if not all, the "astro turf" fields were hard. Players HATED getting tackled on it. You came away missing half of your skin. It was like getting tackled on pavement. More incentive to develop breakaway speed!
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:48 pm to Crowknowsbest
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If all else is equal, it's not unreasonable for a recruit to choose the school with better facilities. Facilities can be kind of a visual representation of program health to an 18 year old kid.
I understand and agree. but to me...when i think of facilities, I think of weight room, trainers room, dorms, food etc. Not the practice fields. Shoot. I could care less about the field I practiced on as long as I didn't have to pick rocks off of it before playing or practicing.
However, I admit that it was a long, long time ago, and things (and kids priorities) change. quote:
The one who builds a 100 yard state of the art facility for $15M, or the one who builds a 20 yard garage off the back of the football facility?
I understand what you are saying...but from the pictures I have seen, the facility might be small, but it looks nice.
As I said...I can only say what I looked for/at. I shouldn't project what interested me onto other people. It's a totally different situation today.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:49 pm to Crowknowsbest
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Facilities can be kind of a visual representation of program health to an 18 year old kid
True, but "facilities" is pretty broad. We have a top notch stadium. B-M is very nice after renovations. The rankin center is nice for tutors and whatnot. Our dining halls are elite. I doubt a kid would put UGA on an even plane with another school down to the very last detail, all things equal, but pick the other because "well, UGA doesn't have a full length indoor practice facility".
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:52 pm to DawgsLife
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I understand what you are saying...but from the pictures I have seen, the facility might be small, but it looks nice.
Those big facilities are visual representations of being willing to spend money and do whatever it takes to win in football. Ours is a visual representation of a program looking for the cheap way out. We would have been better off not building one at all, IMO.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:59 pm to WG_Dawg
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I doubt a kid would put UGA on an even plane with another school down to the very last detail, all things equal, but pick the other because "well, UGA doesn't have a full length indoor practice facility"
No probably not, but when a high profile kid from Miami comes on a tour of UGA, UT, UA, and AU on spring break to see if any catch his eye, UGA isn't likely to be the one in that group that stands out. He doesn't have personal connections to the program. It's mostly about visuals. That's really what it's all about, standing out as a program.
Another thing is getting negative recruited on it. I've heard about several schools going after UGA about rainy, cold March pro days potentially impacting times and performances. They play the angle of UGA not being the best for draft potential because of this, and 18 year olds are impressionable.
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