Name it Hayden Fry field! - Page 2

83Hawk · 09-03-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gohawkz

Hayden was great, but naming a field is stupid. I certainly hope we don't do that.

Are stadium is already named. Leave it at that. Naming the field inside a stadium?? I'm just shaking my head at how people can hear that and think it's not a dumb idea? Why just the stadium? Why not name a bench? a goalpost? A water cooler?

I'm with you gohawkz. No need to name the field. Kinnick, Evy, Brechler and Fry all have their memoriums. I'm sure the University will be able to find a suitable way to honor Coach Ferentz when he retires.

DwayneTwill · 09-03-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by beaverdaleguy

Because that is a stupid concept which takes away from the feeling of the stadium. Look at Sec Taylor in Des Moines. Sec Taylor Field at Principal Park?? utterly rediculous. Sec Taylor Stadium. Period? Atmosphere, attitude, ambiance, and a sense of home that you felt as a kid but not as an adult in corporate cold Principal Park.

Let Nile's legacy alone. Let Forest have his street, Nile have his Stadium, Hayden have his practice facility, and Kirk can have his National Championship and statue next to Nile's.

This.

MidnightBlueSix · 09-03-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gohawkz

Hayden was great, but naming a field is stupid. I certainly hope we don't do that.

Are stadium is already named. Leave it at that. Naming the field inside a stadium?? I'm just shaking my head at how people can hear that and think it's not a dumb idea? Why just the stadium? Why not name a bench? a goalpost? A water cooler?

You see it a lot actually in college basketball. Gene Keady has his name on the court at Purdue, not the arena. Same with Coach K at Duke and I THINK Coach Thompson at Georgetown. I don't really have a problem with it and I really don't think it's stupid to do it for a great coach. Naming a bench or a goalpost or a water cooler WOULD be stupid, since I don't want my name on something people put their butts on, or something people kick balls at, or something mobile and temporary like a water cooler.

CAARHawk · 09-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Maybe we should name a pavillion after him like New York did for Pat Mahoney?

edr247 · 09-03-2010, 03:08 PM

I think you should name Pavillions or Plazas after the great coaches. Fry has his festival and the practice facility. I'm guessing Ferentz will get something down the road, if he has more great seasons (and hopefully a NCG), and leaves on a good note.

H8IAST8 · 09-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightBlueSix

You see it a lot actually in college basketball. Gene Keady has his name on the court at Purdue, not the arena. Same with Coach K at Duke and I THINK Coach Thompson at Georgetown. I don't really have a problem with it and I really don't think it's stupid to do it for a great coach. Naming a bench or a goalpost or a water cooler WOULD be stupid, since I don't want my name on something people put their butts on, or something people kick balls at, or something mobile and temporary like a water cooler.

What about a water tower

CAARHawk · 09-03-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by edr247

I think you should name Pavillions or Plazas after the great coaches. Fry has his festival and the practice facility. I'm guessing Ferentz will get something down the road, if he has more great seasons (and hopefully a NCG), and leaves on a good note.

Thought the Rescue Me reference might go over people's heads.

g0hawks · 09-03-2010, 03:28 PM

2030 Football Budget:
1. Kirk Ferentz Stadium
2. Magic Bus lot

Lexhawk · 09-03-2010, 03:30 PM

Hayden seems pretty happy with how he has been treated. He knows he is beloved. Name the field after the next coach to win a national championship.

coralville · 09-03-2010, 04:10 PM

better save something to name after KIrk as he will surpass all previous coaches in wins/ huge wins/ etc etc

Deej · 09-03-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by g0hawks

2030 Football Budget:
1. Kirk Ferentz Stadium
2. Magic Bus lot

I doubt if I am still around in 2030 and will be happy if I make it to 2020, but it is my hope that someday something will be named for Coach Ferentz. There will be a statue of course, or maybe a trophy.

IowaSS · 09-03-2010, 05:19 PM

How about renaming Iowa City and Coralville to "Fry City" and "Ferentzville"! (Kirksville was already taken)

Maybe a statue next to Kinnick would be more appropriate since changing the city names might cost us (the tax payers) too much money and we might not be able to afford a donation to a good cause like the Magic Bus??

VanMan1 · 09-03-2010, 06:12 PM

I would like to put in my 25 cents worth (inflation) on this. I agree with those who think we should name the FIELD after Coach Fry, like they did with Tom Osborne in Lincoln and other basketball courts across the country. Hayden Fry Field at Kinnick Stadium sounds good to me. I mean, there is Stan Sheriff Field in the UNI-Dome already, and Sheriff never coached in the Dome. He coached at old Lawther Field, which is now the parking lot for the Schindler Education Center.