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Muskie
04-17-2014, 04:38 PM
According to the Indy Star, they have started in the indoor renovations to Hinkle. (Link to Pictures (http://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/sports/2014/04/17/hinkle-fieldhouse-renovation/7826175/))

nuts4xu
04-18-2014, 07:34 PM
So they started putting lipstick on that pig, nice.

Muskie
04-19-2014, 09:01 AM
At least when we all go next year, the seats will be more comfortable.

Masterofreality
04-19-2014, 10:04 AM
At least when we all go next year, the seats will be more comfortable.

Really? Are they taking the bench bleachers out?

THRILLHOUSE
04-19-2014, 10:10 AM
Really? Are they taking the bench bleachers out?

This was the caption for one of the pictures:

"Butler's lower and middle fan seating is ripped out to be replaced with upgraded chair seating"

Cheesehead
04-24-2014, 12:04 PM
Will they be installing deluxe water fountains as well?

Muskie
04-24-2014, 12:29 PM
There is an exciting opportunity to buy the old seats. $100 a pop. I am seriously thinking of getting one. (Granted I have a lot of personal history in the building).

Muskie
04-24-2014, 12:33 PM
Link to buying the seats (link (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDwQqQIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Flife%2 F2014%2F04%2F22%2Fhistoric-hinkle-fieldhouse-seats-for-sale%2F8006397%2F&ei=tUpZU5L0NKW22AXnzYHYCg&usg=AFQjCNEM3Te4yHVysc9aAKq1sic0fbOqDg&bvm=bv.65397613,d.b2I))

paulxu
04-24-2014, 01:05 PM
So they're retaining the bleacher seating in some areas?

Muskie
04-24-2014, 01:16 PM
Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

x_man11
04-24-2014, 02:10 PM
Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

Why would they renovate the rest of the building but leave the upper deck intact? was it recently renovated? Did someone feel nostalgic/was there pushback? I find it strange that they make a big deal of the renovation and then don't touch the upper deck!

Olsingledigit
04-24-2014, 02:11 PM
Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

Correct, so X fans will still be on the benches unless they get better seats from somewhere other than X.

bobbiemcgee
04-24-2014, 02:51 PM
I have my initials carved in that wood from the '59 sectionals. Keep the upper deck. Like throwing out the bar @ Dana's.