Time for a change of topics. We’ve managed to beat this whole move up scenario to death so let’s move on.
Somewhat related to the afore mentioned topic but I haven’t heard any further discussion about the progress related to the practice bubble or indoor facility for football? If we’re even going to think about moving up this is critical to that discussion. I believe the $$$ number mentioned is between $7m for a collapsible bubble and $30m for a more permanent structure? I think my numbers are reasonably close. Anyway I believe the funding needs to come from private donations with perhaps some bonding involved too? In order to attract the talent necessary to continue to stay competitive at the FCS level I feel an indoor facility is critical.
Lord help us if that school to the East beats us to build a indoor facility we could be in catch up mode which does not bode well for the short term. Kent Haslem has been very creative in finding sources of money but I’m worried that there has not been any further talks along those lines. I guess I’m reaching out to those in the know who may have more information on this subject.
I believe there are many factors involved that make this project viable. Recent gridiron success and the growth in Missoula and the exposure we’ve received from national and international companies looking to establish a presence in Missoula creates an opportunity for funding.
One area that I feel could be explored is a consortium of the local banks I.e. Stockman's bank, First Security, First Interstate Bank and others who’ve been successful in real estate lending. And they are all local for the most part. Real estate companies have also been very profitable as of late.
My apologies for making this so long but once the juices start to flow it’s hard to shut off the Spiket..
Somewhat related to the afore mentioned topic but I haven’t heard any further discussion about the progress related to the practice bubble or indoor facility for football? If we’re even going to think about moving up this is critical to that discussion. I believe the $$$ number mentioned is between $7m for a collapsible bubble and $30m for a more permanent structure? I think my numbers are reasonably close. Anyway I believe the funding needs to come from private donations with perhaps some bonding involved too? In order to attract the talent necessary to continue to stay competitive at the FCS level I feel an indoor facility is critical.
Lord help us if that school to the East beats us to build a indoor facility we could be in catch up mode which does not bode well for the short term. Kent Haslem has been very creative in finding sources of money but I’m worried that there has not been any further talks along those lines. I guess I’m reaching out to those in the know who may have more information on this subject.
I believe there are many factors involved that make this project viable. Recent gridiron success and the growth in Missoula and the exposure we’ve received from national and international companies looking to establish a presence in Missoula creates an opportunity for funding.
One area that I feel could be explored is a consortium of the local banks I.e. Stockman's bank, First Security, First Interstate Bank and others who’ve been successful in real estate lending. And they are all local for the most part. Real estate companies have also been very profitable as of late.
My apologies for making this so long but once the juices start to flow it’s hard to shut off the Spiket..