best stadium?

[gobucknell06]

This has already been done before. But what is the best stadium/prettiest stadium in FCS? Please post pictures, too. I'm curious to see them. I know App State and UNI have nice ones. :hurray:

[Peems]

you are opening a can of worms with this question...

[Pards Rule]

Fisher Stadium at Lafayette College. Hell, it was featured on ESPN on Thanksgiving!!

[Grizzaholic]

Delete TOPIC NOW!!!:nono: :nono: :nono:

[Live4Griz]

This could get ugly real quick.

GO GRIZ!!

[Grizalltheway]

Bucknell, decide for yourself.


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171

[bodoyle]

I saw Montana's stadium on ESPN this past weekend that place looked phenominal. Appy was nice too but I would have to put Montana over them.

[psc2445]

here we go again

[DuckDuckGriz]

here we go again
Hey you can't even point the finger at us this time...
:D


We better close this thread fast.....And get the hell outta here........The natives are restless

[Phrebert]

Not......Going.....to.....post.......(see avatar for who does).

[Mountaineer]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/943/epiii05rg5.jpg

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..

[YaleFootballFan]

Maybe not the best, but certainly my favorite! :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg/800px-Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg
Yale Bowl - Yale vs. Harvard 2001 / Halftime with the Yale Precision Marching Band

[DFW HOYA]

Maybe you need to clarify this--best stadium when full, best by design, best by access?

Example: The Tub is great when it's full, but no one's confusing its design with Princeton Stadium.

[bison95]

Maybe not the best, but certainly my favorite! :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg/800px-Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg
Yale Bowl - Yale vs. Harvard 2001 / Halftime with the Yale Precision Marching Band

Maybe not the most modern, but a "real" football stadium! I love it!

[Tod]

Please let's stop now. :) :) : smh : : smh : :) :)

[Peems]

i like how instead of all of us griz posting pics of our stadium we all just post "lets not post". Interesting? Confusing?

[mistersykes]

The Yale bowl is pretty, I like it. Griz is probably top-notch from what I've seen/heard based on size, design, etc. KBS at App isn't designed in such a way that it will be really loud (to my knowledge), but the mountains around help cause an echo. It's not the prettiest either. I wish they'd make it more symmetric. In due time, they will.

[Peems]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/943/epiii05rg5.jpg

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..

best post ever:nod: xlolx :) :rotateh:

[Grizalltheway]

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/943/epiii05rg5.jpg

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[appmountaineermaniac]

Montana should step up and move to D1 if they have such a big stadium and they are waiting to D1 to add lights how lazy!

[1Aneedsplayoffs]

Montana should step up and move to D1 if they have such a big stadium and they are waiting to D1 to add lights how lazy!


ATTENTION GRIZ FANS: He didnt mean it!!!! Its was just a joke, nobody talked about moving 1-a. DELETE TOPIC!!!!!

:nono:

[Tailbone]

Montana should step up and move to D1 if they have such a big stadium and they are waiting to D1 to add lights how lazy!

Totally uninformed! xidiotx

Montana is Div.1
Lights have been paid for and installation is on hold until next stadium expansion.

[bkrownd]

Only 3 stadiums can seriously be considered for this. Harvard Stadium, Franklin Field (Penn), and the Yale Bowel. Nobody else has history like that.

[1Aneedsplayoffs]

Only 3 stadiums can seriously be considered for this. Harvard Stadium, Franklin Field (Penn), and the Yale Bowel. Nobody else has history like that.


Good luck

[bcrawf]

UNI-Dome hands down.

Usually no batteries or video tapes flying through the air...

[AZGrizFan]

UNI-Dome hands down.

Usually no batteries or video tapes flying through the air...

Key word highlighted. :thumbsup: xcoffeex

[bison95]

UNI-Dome hands down.

Usually no batteries or video tapes flying through the air...

I was unimpressed with the UNI Dome, small, sterile, boring:cool:

[FlyYtown]

UNI-Old and Boring and SMALL.... Sorry I had to let that one out.

Montana so great when it's packed and so loud,
Youngstown gets the Div. I BS Feel with the big stadium side and the top notch loges and press box. Atmosphere is also great during the playoffs.

I think we should just end this thread now.
TOP 5--No Particular Order
MONTANA
YOUNGSTOWN
DELAWARE
GE. SOUTHERN
APPY

[El Griz]

What the?????

This is total proof that we really need to bring back the "Bikini" thread!!

[sdgriz24]

Maybe not the best, but certainly my favorite! :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg/800px-Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg
Yale Bowl - Yale vs. Harvard 2001 / Halftime with the Yale Precision Marching Band

That's a really sweet stadium.:thumbsup:

[lizrdgizrd]

What the?????

This is total proof that we really need to bring back the "Bikini" thread!!
Seconded! :hurray:

[griz8791]

First pic I've seen of the Yale Bowl. I suppose I could have gone looking for them but I didn't. I like it a lot.

[Cap'n Cat]

Anywhere there a few hundred seats around a 100 X 53 yd field with two teams playing FCS FB is a cool stadium. There are no "best" stadiums.

[Ronbo]

I recommed to all Griz fans do not ever post a picture of Griz Stadium again. After we add 4000-5000 more seats please do not post pictures of it. They don't want to see them anyway so don't post them. If someone asks to see the expansion tell them to come to a game.:smiley_wi

[SpreadtheRed]

Okay okay, Somone needs to post a pic of Wa-Griz...
Im pretty sure this is from this year vs. Northern Arizona xlolx :D :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

http://www.kshs.org/cool3/graphics/ftballgamelg.jpg

[Peems]

Okay okay, Somone needs to post a pic of Wa-Griz...
Im pretty sure this is from this year vs. Northern Arizona xlolx :D :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

http://www.kshs.org/cool3/graphics/ftballgamelg.jpg


and look NAU isnt even pressuring Swogger

[bodoyle]

THe only thing I don't like about Kidd Brewer is if you are fat you will have to stop and take a break when walking up the steep hill on the visiting side or up the hill on the home side once you walk in. I saw plenty of people on both sides huffing and puffing.xlolx The person I was with had to stop. He asked me to wait up and I said no thanks you can meet me at the seats.

[BearsCountry]

Well half of our stadium is nice.

http://www.prestressedcasting.com/images/projects/smsu_plaster/night.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/00/Football_Stadium.jpg/400px-Football_Stadium.jpg

[ncguitarplyr]

app isn't now but after our renovations we'll be in the top 5...and we have the 2nd most attendance (right behind montana) and we have awesome tailgating so as far as football atmosphere we're probably in the top 3


future of the rock:
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pZHCTqz.jpg

[Peems]

app isn't now but after our renovations we'll be in the top 5...and we have the 2nd most attendance (right behind montana) and we have awesome tailgating so as far as football atmosphere we're probably in the top 3


future of the rock:
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pZHCTqz.jpg

i like how they drew players in

[Phrebert]

Ok for those who are wondering what Wa-Griz looks like at night right now:
http://mud.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/36293133

[Grizalltheway]

Okay okay, Somone needs to post a pic of Wa-Griz...
Im pretty sure this is from this year vs. Northern Arizona xlolx :D :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

http://www.kshs.org/cool3/graphics/ftballgamelg.jpg

You're mistaken. I actually think that's bobscat stadium during the second half of the UC davis game :D

[ncguitarplyr]

heres what the rock looks like now:

http://webcam.everian.com/image.php?cam=howardsknob&size=540
http://booneweb.com/webcam/1/

[Bobcat in NC]

Ok for those who are wondering what Wa-Griz looks like at night right now:
http://mud.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/36293133

:lmao:

Just when no one wanted another picture of WaGriz, the best one I've seen yet.

[bostonspider]

While I agree that Yale is a great historic stadium, as is Harvard, I am not sure from a user point of view either really hold a candle to the new Princeton Stadium. Rafeal Vinoly also produced a real structural gem with the Princeton Stadium.

http://www.travelserver.net/travelpage/aspgallery/pictures/Ad_2554_14.jpg

[bulldog10jw]

Maybe not the best, but certainly my favorite! :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg/800px-Yale-Harvard-Game.jpg
Yale Bowl - Yale vs. Harvard 2001 / Halftime with the Yale Precision Marching Band

My favorite, also. Great pic YFF. Where did you find it?

[JDC325]

app isn't now but after our renovations we'll be in the top 5...and we have the 2nd most attendance (right behind montana) and we have awesome tailgating so as far as football atmosphere we're probably in the top 3


future of the rock:
http://www.goasu.com/autoimage/pZHCTqz.jpg

We got some plans as well.

More pics here with official expansions plans. Who knows when.
http://www.gata.com/newpaulson.html

http://www.gata.com/newpaulson2.jpg

[GrizFoo]

:lmao:

Just when no one wanted another picture of WaGriz, the best one I've seen yet.

That is a picture of a night game at Wash-Griz, without the benefit of ESPN lights. :eyebrow:

[Henny]

Spidah nailed it.

Palmer is without question, the nicest structure in our division.
I also love the historic stadiums in the Ivy. I have been to Harvard, Yale and Franklin Field a number of times.

I personally sit 10 rows from the top of the East stands on the 50 at Delaware Stadium. Its been good to me until this year.

The new Paulson looks incredible. Just remember to move the goal Posts back!!

[appfan2008]

Georgia Southern... HELLO WOW
How soon are we talking about those other phases 2,3, and 4
That was one amazing structure you are planning.





We got some plans as well.

More pics here with official expansions plans. Who knows when.
http://www.gata.com/newpaulson.html

[SouthernEagle02]

http://www.kshs.org/cool3/graphics/ftballgamelg.jpg
Now why do you have to go dissin on Savannah State like that huh? Anyway, about our plans to expand, probably when an announcement of our moving to I-A is made. :D

[YaleFootballFan]

My favorite, also. Great pic YFF. Where did you find it?

It is a nice picture. I found it right here....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_%28college_football%29

[elkmcc]

Oh crap. Now Ralph and the "Committee" will have to come up with new "best stadium awards" based on a secret criteria known only to the committee. Oh well at least we will have a sure winner.:hurray:

Just kidding ralph

[bulldog10jw]

Only 3 stadiums can seriously be considered for this. Harvard Stadium, Franklin Field (Penn), and the Yale Bowel. Nobody else has history like that.

Careful with your spelling of "Yale Bowl". The added "e" makes a big difference.:)

[HLecter]

Okay okay, Somone needs to post a pic of Wa-Griz...
Im pretty sure this is from this year vs. Northern Arizona xlolx :D :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

http://www.kshs.org/cool3/graphics/ftballgamelg.jpg

LMAO that is classic!:hurray:

[YaleFootballFan]

For what it's worth, here are all the Ivy League stadiums....

http://football.ballparks.com/NCAA/Ivy/Brown/aerial.gif
Brown - Brown Stadium

http://enr.construction.com/images/030519C.jpg
Columbia - Lawrence A. Wein Stadium at Baker Field

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/corn/sports/genrel/Schoellkopf1.jpg
Cornell - Schoellkopf Field

http://football.ballparks.com/NCAA/Ivy/Dartmouth/aerial.gif
Dartmouth - Memorial Field

http://everythingharvard.com/images/photo2003.jpg
Harvard - Harvard Stadium

http://www.munrohampton.com/images/FranklinFieldFront.jpg
Penn - Franklin Field

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/prin/school-bio/pri-prinstadium2.jpg
Princeton - Princeton Stadium

http://www.collegecharlie.com/stadiums/Yale_Bowl.jpeg
Yale - Yale Bowl

[DFW HOYA]

The Ivy Stadia, in order of presentation:

1. Yale Bowl
2. Franklin Field
3. Harvard Stadium
4. Princeton Stadium
5. Schoellkopf Field
6. Wien Stadium aka Baker Field
7. Brown Stadium
8. Memorial Field

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

For all of you out there experiencing angst over the reality that your stadium is NOT as good as WA-Griz, the Tub, the Yale Bowl, Harvard Stadium, ..... here is a link that is sure to pump you up:

http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cfm?id=0E5F015B-BA5E-D4B9-B02F589761023A47

Simply scroll down to the 7th facility listed, "venerable" (make that decrepit) Cowell Stadium and you will instantly feel better about yourself, your team, and your school.

If you want to see how those in New Hampshire actually feel about Cowell, here's a link to a scathing column from the Manchester Union Leader:

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Joe+Sullivan%3a+Time+to+punt +the+%27NH+Way%22&articleId=eca5e663-ef67-432d-bbbd-5bf10c1182ff

See, now don't you all feel better? :thumbsup:

Watch out, though, when UNH AD Marty Scarano finally gets a heavy hitter (can you say, Verizon?) to FINALLY step up and fork over the cash for a facility!

[ngineer]

While I agree that Yale is a great historic stadium, as is Harvard, I am not sure from a user point of view either really hold a candle to the new Princeton Stadium. Rafeal Vinoly also produced a real structural gem with the Princeton Stadium.

http://www.travelserver.net/travelpage/aspgallery/pictures/Ad_2554_14.jpg

My favorite stadium of all--and I've been in many. Has all the accouterments, sightlines, and beauty.

[ucdtim17]

For all of you out there experiencing angst over the reality that your stadium is NOT as good as WA-Griz, the Tub, the Yale Bowl, Harvard Stadium, ..... here is a link that is sure to pump you up:

http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cfm?id=0E5F015B-BA5E-D4B9-B02F589761023A47

Simply scroll down to the 7th facility listed, "venerable" (make that decrepit) Cowell Stadium and you will instantly feel better about yourself, your team, and your school.

If you want to see how those in New Hampshire actually feel about Cowell, here's a link to a scathing column from the Manchester Union Leader:

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Joe+Sullivan%3a+Time+to+punt +the+%27NH+Way%22&articleId=eca5e663-ef67-432d-bbbd-5bf10c1182ff

See, now don't you all feel better? :thumbsup:

Watch out, though, when UNH AD Marty Scarano finally gets a heavy hitter (can you say, Verizon?) to FINALLY step up and fork over the cash for a facility!

That still compares pretty well with old Toomey Field

http://publish.netitor.com/photos/schools/ucda/genrel/auto_original/23453.jpeg

Our new place will be quite a step up however when it opens for women's lacrosse in jan or feb (are we finally there yet? :eek: )

[UNH SUPERFAN]

believe me i have been to UC davis. their field is leaps and bounds ahead of the UNH facility. in fact if you guys dont want it we should see if we can somehow bring it on over to UNH. trust me when i say it doesnt get much worse than old cowel. seeing all these other stadiums makes me sick. for a wile at least URI was bad with us but then they whent and got a whole new side of bleachers and are doing ok for themselves. we are now oficialy left as bottom feeders. although they did put in some endzone bleachers for this season. could anyone imagine 13,000 cramed into that little place durring the JMU game?

[Green26]

My favorites (without fans) are Harvard, Yale, Palmer (Princeton's prior stadium), Franklin Field (Penn) and Montana--in that order. Have not been to YSU, Delaware or Princeton's new stadium--or any of the other good ones. With fans, Montana and Harvard.

[YaleFootballFan]

The Ivy Stadia, in order of presentation:

1. Yale Bowl
2. Franklin Field
3. Harvard Stadium
4. Princeton Stadium
5. Schoellkopf Field
6. Wien Stadium aka Baker Field
7. Brown Stadium
8. Memorial Field

Here's how I would rank the eight Ivy stadiums...and I've been to all of them....

1. Princeton Stadium - PU's former stadium, Palmer, was the worst in the Ivy. Now they have the best.
2. Yale Bowl - The recent renovations have given the Bowl a much needed facelift. The Bowl looks fantastic!
3. Harvard Stadium - Solid structure and great looking stadium.
4. Franklin Field - Penn has done a great job in keeping this 111 year old stadium in terrific shape.
5. Lawrence A. Wein Stadium - The best press box in the Ivy. Good place to see a game too.
6. Schoellkopf Field - Gotta love the Crescent!
7. Brown Stadium - Nice stadium, but I'm not a fan of the small visitors side.
8. Memorial Field - Even with the recent renovations, Dartmouth remains to have the worst stadium in the league.

[bodoyle]

Somewhat current CCU look:

http://www.goccusports.com/chantspics/brooksstadiumopeninggame.jpg

and in the future adding this to the bottom if you are looking at the bottom of the previous picture. 2,100 seats are being added in that area for next season.

http://www.coastal.edu/advancement/dream/athletics/images/FieldElevationHighRes.jpg

here are some of the prices:

Naming Opportunities

Field House
$2,000,000
Field Name
$1,000,000
Stadium Entry Plaza
Already Named
Stadium Hospitality Suite
$250,000
Athletic Weight Facility
$150,000
Training/Rehabilitation Facility
$150,000
Hall of Fame Room
Already Named
Field House Entertainment Balcony
$100,000
Team Locker Room
$75,000
Player Academic Study and Recruiting Room
$75,000
Head Football Coach’s Office
$50,000
Football Staff Conference Room
$25,000
Offensive Coordinator’s Office
$25,000
Defensive Coordinator’s Office
$25,000
Head Athletic Trainer’s Office
Already Named
Large Team Meeting Rooms
$25,000 - (2 Total)
Small Team Meeting Rooms
$15,000 - (2 Total)
Football Coaches’ Offices
$10,000 - (12 Total / 6 Named)
Video Room
$10,000
Strength Trainer’s Office
$5,000 - (2 Total / 1 Named)

[JDC325]

Georgia Southern... HELLO WOW
How soon are we talking about those other phases 2,3, and 4
That was one amazing structure you are planning.





We got some plans as well.

More pics here with official expansions plans. Who knows when.
http://www.gata.com/newpaulson.html


Ask our hard charging AD on that.:bang:
The original founders of this program thought it would be done in two decades but I digress......:bawling:
Too bad they are not still in charge.

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

That still compares pretty well with old Toomey Field

http://publish.netitor.com/photos/schools/ucda/genrel/auto_original/23453.jpeg

Our new place will be quite a step up however when it opens for women's lacrosse in jan or feb (are we finally there yet? :eek: )

Let's arm wrestle to see which is the worst! :D

[madcow]

No need for us to wrestle since Toomey has been retired already and we move into our new stadium (shown below) next season.
http://publish.netitor.com/photos/schools/ucda/genrel/auto_original/23449.jpeg
This shows only a first stage of a three stage development, in the end it will be a stadium with a seating of 30,000. plus a state of the art training builiding.

[JMU_MRD'03-'07]

I'm always partial to this view of Bridgeforth! :thumbsup:

[McNeese72]

I don't pretend to think Cowboy Stadium is the best one in the CS but it is one of the better ones.

Here is a newer aerial shot (2001 as opposed to the old 1995 aerial shot) of Cowboy Stadium. It has the newer pressbox in it but doesn't have the new scoreboard.

http://www.geauxcowboys-eastside.org/images/cowboystadium2001.jpg

Doc

[The Gadfly]

Our stadium is small compared to some, but I have to say that it is a lot nicer than some of the bigger ones I've to.

[SochorField]

Let's arm wrestle to see which is the worst! :D
You know, I've never understood why the athletic department put that pic of Toomey on the site. Its the visitor side...doesnt show the press box or endzone seats...no yardage lines or midfield logo. And, there is no game going on! It didnt help Toomey's image.

There have to be some Ags on here with a good gameday pic of the Toom. Its rather pretty on gameday.

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

No need for us to wrestle since Toomey has been retired already and we move into our new stadium (shown below) next season.
http://publish.netitor.com/photos/schools/ucda/genrel/auto_original/23449.jpeg
This shows only a first stage of a three stage development, in the end it will be a stadium with a seating of 30,000. plus a state of the art training builiding.

Oh, crap, worst once again, ...... (UNH's Cowell, that is)