We Need An Outdoor Stadium, Part II

[Newsbreaker]

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Five years ago, the Dome looked dated. No more.

There is no discussion to be had here.

[06panther10]

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Five years ago, the Dome looked dated. No more.

There is no discussion to be had here.

I agree. I think it looks really great in there now. With all of the construction, the simple aesthetic type things, and the new turf, with the great walkway to the McLeod. Top notch.

99% of the FCS would die to have what we have.

[JayJ79]

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speaking of the new construction, I really like the north concourse.
First off, it relieves congestion in the south concourse. It's still pretty busy, but not quite as. Plus the UBS souvenir/etc. stand got moved to a better location where it's not restricting the flow of everyone coming in.

Secondly, it's now possible for those in a wheelchair (or some other situation that makes stairs difficult) to traverse the Dome. Doesn't affect me personally, but it's still a good thing.

Plus, it just looks cool.

[Blue42]

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Blah, blah, blah.

Can I get another bikini shot please?

[UNI Prof]

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I like the updates to the Dome and hope they continue. To be honest, the advances made in overall facilities in the last 5 years have been incredible. The new locker rooms, the HPC with new weightroom, the McCleod center, the HOF connector, new turf, north endzone improvement, etc.

While I'd love to see more aesthetic improvements and improved outer concourses, I LOVE what has been done in a relatively short amount of time.

[run&blade]

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I would like to see new concourses built on the outside on the west and east sides, concessions with high ceilings and lots of glass going to the outside. Then you enterer the dome and the current narrow concourses are just hallways to get to your seats. the existing concessions stands they can convert into additional lady's rooms.

[bobsboy84]

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Well, I've been to more than a few stadiums in FCS and the Dome is beginning to look dated. The concourses with the restrooms, for example, look like SDSU's archaic set up. The mud-covered walls in the endzones need to be dressed up.

Most distressing of all, there is no Cap'n Cat banner hanging up.

Cap'n, you are getting close to winning me over on this stadium thing, however, I need more......convincing...........more pictures!

[CincyPanther88]

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Most distressing of all, there is no Cap'n Cat banner hanging up.

Let's start a petition! The Cap'n must be honored!

[bobsboy84]

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Let's start a petition! The Cap'n must be honored!

will he bring his picture girls with him?

[CincyPanther88]

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will he bring his picture girls with him?

They will escort him to the 50 yard line at halftime.

Even Carlos Anderson will be awed.

[JayJ79]

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I would like to see new concourses built on the outside on the west and east sides, concessions with high ceilings and lots of glass going to the outside. Then you enterer the dome and the current narrow concourses are just hallways to get to your seats. the existing concessions stands they can convert into additional lady's rooms.

I heard a rumor that the Cap'n once peed in the popcorn maker.

[JayJ79]

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I would like to see new concourses built on the outside on the west and east sides, concessions with high ceilings and lots of glass going to the outside. Then you enterer the dome and the current narrow concourses are just hallways to get to your seats. the existing concessions stands they can convert into additional lady's rooms.

what is the appeal of concessions areas with high ceilings?

[UNIpanther99]

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what is the appeal of concessions areas with high ceilings?

It gives a room that extra "pop," creates the illusion of a larger space, and drastically improves resale value.

Don't you watch HGTV?

[TH1974]

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what is the appeal of concessions areas with high ceilings?

Adding more open, glassed-in ceilings may make those areas less cave-like.

Obviously the Capn is right that indoor football sucks, but spending the money to build a new stadium sucks even more.

[TravelingPanther]

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You need to come down and see the new digs, Cap'n.

I like the idea of new concourses with more glass.