JH42XCC Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Final Game @ Stanford Stadium'84-Year Stanford Stadium to Undergo Major Overhaul Stanford Stadium, built in 1921, has served as home of the Cardinal football program for the past 84 years ... It is the largest privately owned college football facility in the U.S. and moments after Saturday's game with Notre Dame, it will undergo a major overhaul to build a state-of-the-art college football facility that creates a more intimate and comfortable game experience for both players and spectators ... The $90 million project is being funded by the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Investment Fund (DAPER), as well as from alumni and friends of Stanford University ... As a result, the construction is anticipated to be complete without incurring any long-term debt ... The New Stanford Stadium, which is projected to open in Fall 2006, is poised to become a recognized Bay Area destination. The New Stanford Stadium project calls for a number of improved amenities, including:? Decrease stadium capacity to a 50,000 seat, two-tiered bowl, creating a more cozy and electrifying game experience ? Removal of track and fencing to enhance sightlines bringing spectators 70-100 feet closer to the field of action? More comfortable seating with increased leg room (convert benches to armchair seats on sidelines; seatbacks in end zones)? Improved guest access with three new tunnels (seven total) and better circulation via expanded lower bowl concourse and new upper bowl concourse? New and increased number of restrooms; all restrooms will have universal restroom speakers? Upgraded concessions with closed circuit TVs at all concession stands? An improved distributed sound system and a new matrix video board at South End Scoreboard? New and expanded press box ? More reliable, low maintenance synthetic turf? Improved ADA accessibility and increased seating for disabledSounds Interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Look, if shrinking the stadium means that Stanford can win a few games, then go for it.Unless they play either Washington or.... Cal-Davis. (Yes, I had to do that joke). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I guess they wont be hosting another Super Bowl www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Maybe UC-Berkeley's Memorial Stadium could host a Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 how can this huge deal get done inside a year?Palo alto is just down the road..but never been there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 how can this huge deal get done inside a year?Palo alto is just down the road..but never been there..... It will get done because the contractors working on the stadium have super powers; either that or they are the best in the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH42XCC Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 "The Farm" 4 Life!Stanford Stadium I (1921-2005) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Maybe UC-Berkeley's Memorial Stadium could host a Super Bowl. um.........if you knew anything about that stadium's location and what kind of access and parking there is around it, you would think otherwise. US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 here is what Im talking abouta super bowl in this locale with the media and fan circus that comes with it? yeah right US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Name Here Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think that the NFL has decided that the Super Bowl will henceforth be played at NFL stadiums. Among other things, this would encourage municipalities to build new stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Maybe UC-Berkeley's Memorial Stadium could host a Super Bowl. um.........if you knew anything about that stadium's location and what kind of access and parking there is around it, you would think otherwise. Speaking of which, are the renovations to Memorial Stadium finished? Last time I heard, it was in sorry shape and some renovations were due.In general, I can't think of an on-campus facility that could withstand the crush of Super Bowl Media Week Frenzy, and most college towns would be overrun as well. Most "college towns" exist because of the school unless it's an urban campus (UCLA, USC, Utah, etc.). Would Berkeley be such a "gotta go" destination that the corporate bigwigs would fuel up the private jets for the parties that are usually held, like Miami or New Orleans?Better to leave it to the pros. "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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