Big House to get Facelift.

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  1. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    And apparently it will be more than narrowing of the widths of space alloted to each seat! :)
     
  2. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Is there a way to increase the size of Neyland?

    What are the stadiums that have offical capacites >100K?

    Terry
     
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    We have skyboxes on both sides of the stadium. It has been said that any further expansion would involve hot air balloons. :wink:
     
  4. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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  5. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Just noted that the author of the above quote thinks Texas A&M's stadium is a competitior...maybe noise wise but it's 85K.
     
  6. Stu Ryckman

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    The biggest problem as these megastadiums grow bigger is that the infrastructure around them (roads, parking, sidewalks, vendors, security checks, etc.) are often unable to accomodate all the people. They can fit into the stadium...if you can get them to it.

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  7. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    I wonder if Michigan could maintain their attendance if they had 8 years like the Irish had under Davie and Willingham? Texas couldn't, they have sellouts now that Mack has returned to being an annuall min of 9 wins and top 10 finishes. But before that for years you could by tickets on the day of the game.

    Terry