We Need An Outdoor Stadium, Part II

[Big_Al]

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Funny thing, I overheard a couple co-workers discussing the UNI-Dome this morning (one is a ISU alumni and neither is a UNI fan). One of them went up for the St. Francis game and they both were talking about how nice the UNI-Dome is. Quote: "It is even nicer than I remembered it."

The UNI-Dome in it's current incarnation is a great facility that is as good as some of the best facilities in FCS. The key to making it work long-term is to continue with the facility upgrades so it doesn't become crappy and run-down like the Superdome or the old Kingdome in Seattle.

I think adding an outer concourse to expand concession options or to add restrooms is a great idea.

[run&blade]

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Don't get me wrong, the Dome is the best. They wouldn't draw flies if it was an outdoor stadium IMO.

[Cap'n Cat]

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Blah, blah, blah.

Can I get another bikini shot please?

[Born-a-Panther]

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

I wouldn't say obviously. I happen to disagree.

[Cap'n Cat]

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I wouldn't say obviously. I happen to disagree.

Born-a-Panther is too cute for me to disagree with. I officially change my mind just to know she's smiling.

[in_the_stands]

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Guess I don't see what the problem with the concourses is. How would new concourses help us on the field?

[JayJ79]

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Guess I don't see what the problem with the concourses is. How would new concourses help us on the field?

They wouldn't. Neither does the new suites in the north end. neither would new scoreboards, or new seatbacks.

but upgrading the facilities for the fans attending the games is nice too.

[in_the_stands]

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Something that helps fans who are actively watching the game, like decent scoreboards, I'm OK with. Still waiting for someone to list an actual problem with the concourses. Eg., bathrooms are too small, fire doors don't work, etc.

[Twin Cities Panther]

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but you don't have the hunting to compete with. Ask most Montana fans why they aren't at certain games and it's the opening day of deer/elk season.

No one cares about speed dating Montana style.

[Born-a-Panther]

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Born-a-Panther is too cute for me to disagree with. I officially change my mind just to know she's smiling.

Nothin but love for you Cap'n

[run&blade]

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Looks like going to the ladies room takes 1/2 hour, that is a problem. Concourse are so damn narrow I think some people don't even bother buying concessions to avoid it the mess at half time.

[in_the_stands]

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Ladies rooms could certainly be a problem; IIRC even the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis has had to have bathroom layouts redone because of design goofs.

However, I think persons interested in grand architectural statements just need to look elsewhere, especially with 1/3 of the budget going away.

[phoard]

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i think the dome is a great place. yes the seats are outdated but its better then sitting on the ground. plus they just put in the new turf and the new north concourse is nice. if they do want to try to build something new maybe they should give jerry jones a call at least we could give him a win in the new stadium.

[ubuntuCAT]

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Looks like going to the ladies room takes 1/2 hour, that is a problem. Concourse are so damn narrow I think some people don't even bother buying concessions to avoid it the mess at half time.

I usually go take a walk over to the Mcleod Center just for the heck of it and the bathrooms are never very busy.

Why don't we have any vendors walking through the stands selling concessions?

[Cap'n Cat]

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I usually go take a walk over to the Mcleod Center just for the heck of it and the bathrooms are never very busy.

Why don't we have any vendors walking through the stands selling concessions?

Good q, ucat.