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Has anyone been to Drake Stadium since the renovations? What are your thoughts? Appears there isn't a bad seat in entire place. It's going to be a long summer until that first game.
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Drake Stadium was one of my favorite venues before the renovation, I'm sure it's great since then. Just an old school atmosphere in that place. -
Was it falling apart, or just need a facelift?Comment
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They needed to rebuild the track so they could get it to NCAA specifications. They want to be able to hold NCAA track and field nationals in a few years. They already have a regional lined up for next year.
And yes, it did need a facelift. The bleachers were still made of wood!Comment
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looks like Wingert is gonna have a tough time, no goal posts and all
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been there
I went there to watch some of the drake relays and it looked as if seating was significantly reduced!! ANyone know how many people attend regular drake games and any guesses of how many people will be there?? The stadium itself looked great! Not a bad place to play at all minus the goal posts or lack there of
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Capacity has been reduced, but I doubt if they averaged more than 5k actually at the games in recent years.
I don't think finding a seat will be a problem that night since ISU decided to schedule their season opener that night as well.
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Drake averated under 2,400 fpg last year but they played at two different high schools. In their last year at Drake Stadium (2004) they averaged about 4,100, which was helped greatly by a crowd of 8,850 at their early season night game. I don't think that number is out of the realm of possibility considering its the first game back, its night, and we'll bring a lot of fans. Also, capacity was reduced from 18,000 to 14,000 with the renovation.
That sucks about ISU though, I didnt hear about that. It was probably Mac's idea in one last attempt to screw us... (THIS IS A JOKE!!)Last edited by UNI MadCat; 05-15-2006, 03:46 PM.Comment
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Where can you tailgate?Comment
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All I know is that JC, Alleycat, and their throng from the Cedar Valley will be rolling into the tailgate lots around 2:30 that afternoon starting up the festivities. Then, all heck will break loose, and the Panther caravan will invade Drake Stadium!!! Des Moines hasn't seen anything like Alleycat and JC!
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That might be a problem. I remember at the bball game at the Knapp, they didn't have much space to tailgate. I do know some great bars around there.Originally posted by alleycatComment
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Do tell, so we can partake!!Originally posted by Reed Rothchildpeace
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I was at a few before the b-ball game this past year. Unfortunately I don't remember any names. Can someone help me out?
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Whoops, repeat......Last edited by joecooll6; 05-24-2006, 02:43 PM.Sincerely,
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UNIMad, I am a Cubs fan and I love your avitar. When it comes to this season, its so true! I want to use it as my background, where did you find it?Sincerely,
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