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Are we going to improve the talent or the coach?

Posted by bjl63

on June 25, 2026, 11:32:30, in reply to "Much needed lifeline to Illinois baseball program - $5M donation for stadium upgrades"

If not, who cares.

In an arms race (not just baseball) why are we focusing on facilities?

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Not sure if it will make a difference in the long run but they needed to show some kind of investment in the program/facilities.

https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/6/25/baseball-illinois-field-to-undergo-5-million-transformation

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Much needed lifeline to Illinois baseball program - $5M donation for stadium upgrades - OB25 June 25, 2026, 11:10:57

Round barns will sidejackily double that! - Stu June 25, 2026, 17:46:50
- That's cool and I can help! In the mid-80s I helped restore this barn. Had a great time - ibdoc June 26, 2026, 11:42:55
  - Nobster might need your help* - ATL June 26, 2026, 12:55:20
    - I know how to make it original and a living space for livestock, not for people* - ibdoc June 26, 2026, 13:21:20
  - I had breakfast at Round Barn Center once or twice.... - osklister June 26, 2026, 12:03:18
- I remember them from when I was on campus* - TarheelIllini June 26, 2026, 11:02:23
- ^^Nobby, look here for inspiration^^ - DocWalk20 June 25, 2026, 20:37:12
I think they need to not spend money on it - ijustkrushalot June 25, 2026, 15:51:37
- the dugouts are sad - digs June 25, 2026, 17:53:07
- That's actually a great idea. Has it ever been proposed? - complainant June 25, 2026, 17:16:34
  - There is a summer league for college players - TarheelIllini June 26, 2026, 11:04:17
    - I farted on the set of Blue Lagoon* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 26, 2026, 11:59:43
    - thanks Colt. * - assassin June 26, 2026, 11:45:34
Are we going to improve the talent or the coach? - bjl63 June 25, 2026, 11:32:30

$5M probably isn’t enough to do what is really needed, but we play at a glorified high school field - OB25 June 25, 2026, 11:36:27
- just a bit more bitterness... we have a semi-popular sport with 2 final fours recently - ijustkrushalot June 25, 2026, 15:54:29

They just opened a new baseball training center a couple years ago - CanHartlebHireSnider June 25, 2026, 11:16:18
- Can him, perhaps?* - complainant June 25, 2026, 11:26:52
  - I'm itchin' for a successful manager/program. - osklister June 25, 2026, 12:17:18

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