Your View on Stadiums

[Zoo]

What type of stadium do you like? A fully contained stadium like Washington-Grizzly , or a stadium not fully enclosed like Stambaugh Stadium?

To me, it doesn't matter, as long as the stadium fits alot of people and has no track around it.

[crunifan]

I'm not sure if want to see people's opinions on domes, haha.

[grizdax]

Big all around Double Deckers. Domes are depressing. Sorry UNI. Although Big Wall Stadiums like War Memorial in Wyoming are kinda neat too.

[furman94]

I like a large, not fully contained stadium with grassy hills and brick walls, the tipical "Southern Style" stadium with a large, not tacky, fieldhouse and scoreboard...NO TRACK for God's Sake!

[Grizalltheway]

There are stadiums other than Wa-Griz? xconfusedx :p

[griz37]

I prefer the large enclosed bowl type stadiums like The Big House & Washington Griz. I can't stand stadiums that have tracks around them.

[bobbythekidd]

Picture of Wa/Griz in:

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[Golden Eagle]

Just so long as it has a track, it is acceptable.

[MSU_77]

As long as there's no track and good restrooms, it's fine.

[brownbear]

For college football, I dislike double-deckers because it splits up the crowd. Domes are terrible (even for North Dakota). You could use the cold to your advantage like Green Bay does.

I also prefer stadiums big on the sidelines instead of all-around. I don't want to sit in the endzone if I can help it, so I'd rather sit higher up to stay on the sideline.

[Grizalltheway]

Picture of Wa/Griz in:

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Must...resist...xlolx

[GrizBowl]

The kind of stadium a team has goes a long way in saying how high of a priority football is to the community. Even with a seemingly generous and supportive community its the house where they play that can guage their school spirit over the long run.

I love a stadium that exists solely as a shrine and testament to sport of football. That means having a sunken-in bowl with Sprin or Field Turf that absolutely is not used at any thing else. Yes, even if that means the track and soccer team have to eithier be sacrificed or forced to use high school facilities.

The only thing that might be better would be a dome with the best turf science can produce and money can buy. Anything else simply makes pity whoever were playing. Its sad that most teams in the FCS still don't have enough happy alumni to build true stadiums that they can be proud of. Hell, even Odessa, TX has Ratliff Stadium

[McTailGator]

I prefer a Stadium in a Hole. xsmiley_wix
BUT as long as there is no track, I like it.

[No_Skill]

I prefer the large enclosed bowl type stadiums like The Big House & Washington Griz. I can't stand stadiums that have tracks around them.

Wash Griz is nice and all, but it doesn't belong in the same sentence as The Big House. xcoffeex

[furman94]

Haha, Yeah, Wa Griz has a long way to go before its put in the shrine category. lol

[RadMann]

I think Delaware Stadium is great for sight lines from a fan's perspective. The stands are very steep so even at the top, you have a good view of the action. The end zones are not the best place to view the game, but that is the case in almost any stadium unless you get up to a certain height above the field in the end zone area. The stands in both end zones at the stadium are short so this is not possible. I've been going togames at the stadium since I was 8 years old..... The issues I have with Delaware Stadium are:

1) it is not large enough for UD's program at this point (it met the need in 1977, but not in 2007)

2) the amenities are somewhat dated. In some sense the amenities are not a huge deal, but newer style seats for example would be nice. Overall though it is a great place to see a game.

I think Princeton's relatively new stadium looks very nice. I also enjoy the old but cool Franklin Field in Philly. I see it out the window where I work across town (work in a high rise).

Some Views of Delaware Stadium For those who have never been....
West Stands (Home Side):
http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%207%20-%20Northeastern/0020.jpg

East Stands (the two side are twins except for the press box on the west):
http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%203%20-%20Rhode%20Island/_MWC6749.jpg

View from out of the South End zone:
http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%207%20-%20Northeastern/0011.jpg

From above (note the stands go from goal line to goal line):
http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2008/sep/Homecmng-Aerial-189crpdlg.jpg

[DFW HOYA]

I'd take a track tomorrow, given that Georgetown has a full scholarship, top 20 ranked men's and women's track program...but no track of their own, and that's not likely to change in the forseeable future.

A great stadium is great regardless of a track. See Franklin Field.

http://www.pennathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1700&KEY=&ATCLID=66184

[back2back]

It's all about how the fans cheer and the atmosphere. See you at the Rock. Yes we have a track and no bathrooms, just porta-jons.

[AAadict]

No tracks. Grass field. UD is great for fans but you are going to hear ESPN complain the whole game about the pressbox.
Stadium I most want to see...Montana. I hear it is the best in FCS.

[NDSUFREAK]

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[UDBlueLotFan]

Navy/Marine Corp Stadium in Annapolis. Enclosed, sunken, double-deck, with grass hill even. Sits approx. 35k. I want, I want, I want.xbowx RadMann, do you have any pics? Thanks in advance.

[bcrawf]

No tracks. Grass field. UD is great for fans but you are going to hear ESPN complain the whole game about the pressbox.
Stadium I most want to see...Montana. I hear it is the best in FCS.

If everything works out in the first round, you will get to experience the LOUDEST stadium in FCS Football...xsmiley_wix

[RadMann]

UDBlueLotFan: Navy's Stadium is shown in the link below to the GoHens.net site:

http://www.gohens.net/pictures.php?album=Game%20%208%20-%20Navy

http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%208%20-%20Navy/Navy0001.jpg

http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%208%20-%20Navy/Navy0046.jpg

[Ronin]

The only dislike are the ones with a track.

Dome games tend to be fast paced, while outdoor games add the weather element.

[skinny_uncle]

I don't like domes. Football was meant to be played outside.

[89Hen]

Don't care too much about the all around vs. grass hill but I have a few requirements to be on my best list....

1. No domes
2. No track
3. No severely lopsided stands

Furthermore, the first row of seats should be close to the sidelines and be at least 4-6' above the playing surface.

Stadiums that meet this criteria include: Wa-Griz, Princeton, The Tub, Paulson, Johnson-Hagood, Finley, etc...

[Ivytalk]

As an Ivy League Old Guarder, I love Harvard Stadium and Yale Bowl.

But you knew that.xnodx

The new Princeton Stadium is very nice, too.

[Tod]

I'm not sure if want to see people's opinions on domes, haha.

Love 'em! xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[Kill'em]

I am very partial to Paulson. I would love to see it expanded, but how would it be expanded?

[89Hen]

Don't care too much about the all around vs. grass hill but I have a few requirements to be on my best list....

1. No domes
2. No track
3. No severely lopsided stands

Furthermore, the first row of seats should be close to the sidelines and be at least 4-6' above the playing surface.
Probably the biggest violator of my rules (besides domes)... can you name it?

http://cache.nmn.speedera.net/pics7/400/PW/PWXEDSOILVIRSPB.20051220204421.jpg

[ASUG8]

Give us a couple of years - less lopsided, real bathrooms, amazing pressbox. But I'm afraid the track will likely stay - it's too expensive to pull it out and build the seats out toward the field. Plus, since we're surrounded by mountains I don't know where you'd put it.

[Tod]

UDBlueLotFan: Navy's Stadium is shown in the link below to the GoHens.net site:

http://www.gohens.net/pictures.php?album=Game%20%208%20-%20Navy

http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%208%20-%20Navy/Navy0001.jpg

http://www.gohens.net/images/Game%20%208%20-%20Navy/Navy0046.jpg

Reading the names of the famous Naval battles kind of...grabs you, I guess. Wow. Whole different perspective.

Nice stadium, too.

[asu3peat]

Give us a couple of years - less lopsided, real bathrooms, amazing pressbox. But I'm afraid the track will likely stay - it's too expensive to pull it out and build the seats out toward the field. Plus, since we're surrounded by mountains I don't know where you'd put it.

The track will more than likely stay since we have an awesome track team and no space to build a new one. I don't mind keeping it if our track team continues to produce championships. Not to mention, it gives the tv crews more room to operate when they broadcast our games. I want to see eith the east side expanded to resemble the west side or double deck it. Add more bathrooms and concessions and we'll be in business.

[813Jag]

It's all about how the fans cheer and the atmosphere. See you at the Rock. Yes we have a track and no bathrooms, just porta-jons.
Sounds like Southern's A.W. Mumford Stadium. xlolx
http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/louisiana/baton_rouge_mumford.jpg

[813Jag]

Probably the biggest violator of my rules (besides domes)... can you name it?

http://cache.nmn.speedera.net/pics7/400/PW/PWXEDSOILVIRSPB.20051220204421.jpg
Who's stadium is that? Where is the visitor's side? xconfusedx

[Purple For Life]

Just wait until you see the Dome...you will be a believer!

The 72° weather in November/December isn't half bad either. xthumbsupx

[89Hen]

Who's stadium is that? Where is the visitor's side? xconfusedx
Apparently the visitors side is a Drive-In. xeyebrowx

It is Murray State.

[Purple For Life]

Here's a link with the history of the Dome:
http://www.library.uni.edu/speccoll/bh/bhdome.html

[813Jag]

Apparently the visitors side is a Drive-In. xeyebrowx

It is Murray State.
I really don't like a one sided stadium. xnonono2x

[FargoBison]

I guess it kind of depends on where you live. In Fargo it is always windy and the weather can be down right miserable at times. If we had an outdoor stadium it would have to be enclosed, otherwise give me a dome.

[EmeryZach]

I like fields that have a second deck that practically hangs over the field.

[Purple Reign]

Big all around Double Deckers. Domes are depressing. Sorry UNI. Although Big Wall Stadiums like War Memorial in Wyoming are kinda neat too.

You are correct. Our opponents have been very depressed when leaving our Dome.

PR

[biobengal]

Here's a link with the history of the Dome:
http://www.library.uni.edu/speccoll/bh/bhdome.html

Let me apologize for ISU's contribution to dome history. I've never been a big fan of the dome, and I'm afraid Holt Arena may be one of the worst.

This would have been a wonderful site for an outdoor stadium.

http://isubengals.cstv.com/genrel/071603aaa.html?pic=0

Instead, more expensive work on the dome is being planned.

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/idsu/genrel/auto_pdf/BengalVillage.pdf

[R.A.]

Have you folks seen that thing that Idaho passes off as a football venue???

And they're FBS... WTF?!?

But I really like Clemson's stadium. Also I like Alabama's Stadium.

I don't really like having the field house in one endzone, unless you can work seats into it... like Georgia Tech does.

Florida State's Stadium is nice also.

[andy7171]

Let me apologize for ISU's contribution to dome history. I've never been a big fan of the dome, and I'm afraid Holt Arena may be one of the worst.

This would have been a wonderful site for an outdoor stadium.

http://isubengals.cstv.com/genrel/071603aaa.html?pic=0

Instead, more expensive work on the dome is being planned.

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/idsu/genrel/auto_pdf/BengalVillage.pdf

Cool endzones though.

[ASUG8]

Let me apologize for ISU's contribution to dome history. I've never been a big fan of the dome, and I'm afraid Holt Arena may be one of the worst.

This would have been a wonderful site for an outdoor stadium.

http://isubengals.cstv.com/genrel/071603aaa.html?pic=0

Instead, more expensive work on the dome is being planned.

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/idsu/genrel/auto_pdf/BengalVillage.pdf

No offense, but it looks kind of like one of those prefab garages, just a larger scale. What's the capacity?

[R.A.]

On our level, I like SCSU's Stadium, Montana's Stadium, Southern's Stadium, Georgia Southern's Stadium(Before the Fieldhouse), I'm gonna like Georgetown's Stadium whenever they finish it... I like Lehigh Stadium, Layfette's Stadium, Princeton's Stadium, Harvard's Stadium(Even with the fieldhouse), Morgan State's, Yale's, McNesse State's... and a few others.

[R.A.]

And finally, my view... double decks are fine, but I'm not a fan of overlapping decks if that makes sense. I like Clemson, but I don't exactly like Michigan State's... it should all flow together.

I don't like the field house in the end zone, unless there are seats in front of it. Like I hate UMD's Byrd Stadium and Arkansas's Stadium... but I like Georgia Tech's and North Carolina State's.

Also, if a stadium is uniquely designed, and it's a stadium that fits the school... then I will make exception to some of my rules, because of the stadium's beauty. Like I know I'm going to love Georgetown's 4,000 seat stadium when it's finished. It has a beautiful design, it's architecture will be very similar with the other buildings on campus, it's right in the middle of campus, and it is small-- consistent with the programs size and the lack of space in Georgetown. I also like Wake Forest's Stadium. Yes, I know it has a field house, but look at it, it's beautiful.

I like some large Bowl stadiums, but not all... I love love love the Rose Bowl. I really like Lambeau Field also... but I'm not a big fan of Michigan Stadium...

I know I'm all over the place, but I know what I like and what I don't.

Montana's Sidelines and endzones I like, but those corners rising above the rest of the stadium, as Adam Sandler said... "yucky."

[813Jag]

On our level, I like SCSU's Stadium, Montana's Stadium, Southern's Stadium, Georgia Southern's Stadium(Before the Fieldhouse), I'm gonna like Georgetown's Stadium whenever they finish it... I like Lehigh Stadium, Layfette's Stadium, Princeton's Stadium, Harvard's Stadium(Even with the fieldhouse), Morgan State's, Yale's, McNesse State's... and a few others.
You're one of the few people that I've heard (who weren't Southern fans) say they like Mumford. xlolx I like it but I hate sitting in the corners, due to the track you can't tell what's going on when the teams are at the far end of the field. Luckily the drinks help compensate for that. xlolx xcoolx

[R.A.]

And since I've given my opinion on seemingly everyone else's stadium, I'll taking about Howard's "mean" Greene Stadium. It's small, old, and has a track around it... but it's really not bad at all. It fits out program, the track is only 6 lane and the sidelane stands rise above everything, so one really doesn't notice the track at all.

It's like--Stands--6 lanes-- playing field. The team benches are even on the track during games so the track acts as part of the sideline.

Also in our endzones we have temporary bleachers. Not behind the track--- but on the track, they extent from the endzone to a portion of the track. And the best thing about it is that they don't rise about the field.

The enzones sidelines are different from the team sidelines in that you don't have a football team blocking your view. So at Greene Stadium, you can sit field level on our enzone bleacher seats and watch the game without an impared view... nothing blocking you from the field and the game except a light rope... the type that banks use to create lines.

Everything is really close together, which I like.

The Band sit on opposite sides of the the field on the endzone bleachers.

I think it's great. Eventually we'll consistently sell it out and build another stadium, but until then, Greene is great.

I think out stadium is most like New Hampshire's if that makes sense... just closer together.

[R.A.]

You're one of the few people that I've heard (who weren't Southern fans) say they like Mumford. xlolx I like it but I hate sitting in the corners, due to the track you can't tell what's going on when the teams are at the far end of the field. Luckily the drinks help compensate for that. xlolx xcoolx


Well... i like the way it looksxlolx

[furman94]

Idaho State's multicolor seats are interesting.... Those locker rooms look red! Such a beautiful landscaspe! Would be perfect for an outdoor stadium.

Isnt Idaho getting renevations soon??

[Purple For Life]

You are correct. Our opponents have been very depressed when leaving our Dome.

PR

Right on, PR. See my sig for the Dome record. Wins are far and few and hard to come by. I mean really...we've won roughly 75% of the games played in the Dome. I take pride in that!

[art vandelay]

I like a large, not fully contained stadium with grassy hills and brick walls, the tipical "Southern Style" stadium with a large, not tacky, fieldhouse and scoreboard...NO TRACK for God's Sake!

wow! well that pretty much describes UNH dont worry though after fiver years playing and one from the outside i can say most UNH'ers hate it too. maybe someday there will be a new one in its place xrolleyesx