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Dykhouse is basically a little nicer, more modern version of Bobcat Stadium. MSU is building a new athletic facility in the north EZ so the stadium will take on a new look. Both are easily among the best of the best in FCS....Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor Chaos
North Dakota's Alerus Center is definitely one of the most unique facilities in FCS. It's basically a large entertainment/conference center. Here's a couple of pics I took when I was in Grand Forks last month. My hotel would have been awesome for a football weekend!
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Originally Posted by Go Lehigh TU owl
Some season ticketholders, and other long time fans, prefer the "old" side for both nostalgia reasons and the fact that you get much more sun over there in the afternoon. I have no idea who those politicians were, but the stadium was funded totally with UNH funds and anticipated revenue. The funds for the 2 million $ Video Board were donated solely by a long serving library employee who left his entire estate to the University, no strings attached. I don't believe the state, county or town paid one nickel for the stadium renovation. NH state government is notoriously very tight with a buck, which by and large is a good thing.
Dykhouse is a lot nicer than MSU's, not even closeQuote:
Originally Posted by Go Lehigh TU owl
Yea, it is connected to a Canadian owned Hotel chain. The Alerus Center sucks balls, it isn't as bad at that place in Vermillion, SD but that isn't saying much. Everything north of county road 4 in ND should be annexed to Manitoba.Quote:
Originally Posted by Go Lehigh TU owl
Division II West Texas A&M has a better stadium than half of this subdivision.
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So what do you think those small reddish rectangular objects are all over the sides of UNH Wildcat stadium? Cinder Blocks? You can't wait get to Zable even though Wildcat Stadium is very similar in many respects. The worst feature of Zable Stadium is the gapping hole between the 40 yard lines on the visitor's side where a grandstand and seats should be. This is the photo you should have posted to get a better feel for Wildcat Stadium:Quote:
Originally Posted by Go Lehigh TU owl
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W&M has the brick work extend all around to what appears to be the main entrance as well in addition to the renovated home side. Just another level of refinement in order to blend the stadium in with other campus buildings. That track though! Still a beautiful setting! Reminds of Bucknell with the campus directly in the background.Quote:
Originally Posted by KPSUL
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My interest has now been sparked to find stadiums that incorporate campus architecture into their designs. This is much more common at the FBS level thanks to having the extra money to pull it off. W&M's Zable Stadium is the best "updated" FCS stadium I've found of making the stadium really feel a part of campus. Franklin Field does but that was built as a major cfb stadium. Richmond and Samford both try to pull it off to varying degrees success.
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OK, granted, a pointless brick structure surrounding the end zone - very Ivy League-ish, but adds zero to the gameday experience. The "new" side is very comparable to UNH's. I've attended a bunch of games here, and aside for the hot dogs grilled on charcoal there is nothing better about attending a game here than at UNH. Unless you have connections, you can't park anywhere near the place, or tailgate anywhere. And that entry way in your last picture? It eliminates the best potential seating behind the visiting team's benches. And the W&M crowd? While FCS east coast fans in general are becoming more aged each year, the vast majority of the Bill and Mary home crowd are Octogenarians who don't act like they are at an athletic contest. You wouldn't know there were any undergraduates unrolled at W&M by going to a football game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Go Lehigh TU owl