Towaliga
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Totally agree. I’m 6’3”, and Kenan had the most uncomfortable, cramped stadium seating I have ever experienced.If I were 4 feet tall or shorter, I would agree with Kenan being #1.
Totally agree. I’m 6’3”, and Kenan had the most uncomfortable, cramped stadium seating I have ever experienced.If I were 4 feet tall or shorter, I would agree with Kenan being #1.
I'm 5'9. It's uncomfortable, but it just looks nice.If I were 4 feet tall or shorter, I would agree with Kenan being #1.
Exactly, yes - a great description!Our stadium looked great circa 1990. Sorry, and I know a lot of you are fond of the upper north, but since 2003 BDS has been more of a Frankenstadium than I’d like.
Boy, you ain't lived until you have been squeezed half to death at Florida Field. Somehow they manage to get 80,000 plus people in that place with seats about, oh let's be generous, 12" of sitting room. Cramped is not the word for it. When I was going to the Florida games with my buddy who was a diehard Gator fan it was a blessing to go to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville and sit in real chairs especially when Spurrier was mouthing off about Georgia. "They get good players, all these recruiting rankings...I don't know what happens to them" that is one of his more charitable comments about UGA.Totally agree. I’m 6’3”, and Kenan had the most uncomfortable, cramped stadium seating I have ever experienced.
That seems about right. If you are not serious about football and not winning well, it eventually becomes a problem. That said, there have been many a time when I was at Grant Field and it was an absolute mad house. Years ago when FSU first joined the ACC, a Tallahassee news paper reporter interviewed some of the FSU players about their impressions of ACC stadiums. What they said about Tech was interesting. Not that many people but they made a lot of noise was the most common comment.I thought this was interesting… if “best” is defined by home field advantage in line making, Clemson is ranked best (3.75 pts) in the ACC - and tied for second in the nation. And BC, Stanford and Georgia Tech are tied for worst amongst ACC teams (2 pts).
I've heard the Swamp is one of the loudest stadiums in America though - something about the way it is built.Boy, you ain't lived until you have been squeezed half to death at Florida Field. Somehow they manage to get 80,000 plus people in that place with seats about, oh let's be generous, 12" of sitting room. Cramped is not the word for it. When I was going to the Florida games with my buddy who was a diehard Gator fan it was a blessing to go to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville and sit in real chairs especially when Spurrier was mouthing off about Georgia. "They get good players, all these recruiting rankings...I don't know what happens to them" that is one of his more charitable comments about UGA.
I've been to 15 college football venues now and BDS is pound for pound one of the loudest given the small number of people we stick in there. We have one of the best student sections in the country and sound must get trapped in there as it bounces around w/ high sides on all 4 sides. It helps also that there is virtually no room on the sidelines - football inside a phonebooth.That seems about right. If you are not serious about football and not winning well, it eventually becomes a problem. That said, there have been many a time when I was at Grant Field and it was an absolute mad house. Years ago when FSU first joined the ACC, a Tallahassee news paper reporter interviewed some of the FSU players about their impressions of ACC stadiums. What they said about Tech was interesting. Not that many people but they made a lot of noise was the most common comment.
That seems about right. If you are not serious about football and not winning well, it eventually becomes a problem. That said, there have been many a time when I was at Grant Field and it was an absolute mad house. Years ago when FSU first joined the ACC, a Tallahassee news paper reporter interviewed some of the FSU players about their impressions of ACC stadiums. What they said about Tech was interesting. Not that many people but they made a lot of noise was the most common comment.
Wow this is fantastic! I love that it's grass too.This is what we need to do for the upper north. Duke reduces capacity and adds deck. https://goduke.com/news/2024/7/29/f...-to-brooks-field-at-wallace-wade-stadium.aspx
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That is very neat and would be a great way to attract new fansThis is what we need to do for the upper north. Duke reduces capacity and adds deck. https://goduke.com/news/2024/7/29/f...-to-brooks-field-at-wallace-wade-stadium.aspx
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This would be okay. My opinion would be don’t do it to the whole upper north, just do it to the very top. (See diagram I’ve done below)This is what we need to do for the upper north. Duke reduces capacity and adds deck. https://goduke.com/news/2024/7/29/f...-to-brooks-field-at-wallace-wade-stadium.aspx
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I love the sharp slope angle of the BDS. U are right on top of the field. Built way before govt regulations. At the benz you are on such a gentle slope you end up watching jumbotron.I have been to (6) other ACC stadiums. For me the travel situation is a big factor, but you can better believe I am heading to Blacksburg this year. They shuttle you in on buses. But, it is an electric environment and we usually play well there. . Scott Stadium is nice, but Chancellorsville is a long drive. (Fly into Richmond and the drive is 1.5 hours.) The city village area has wonderful places to each lunch and have a beer. Pittsburgh- no. Clemson- easy drive and fun atmosphere. FSU- I just like travelling south. I will say that I am not overblown by their crowd's impact on the game. Although Hard Rock Stadium is not on campus, I do like watching a game there more than MCB. Also, the flights are cheap. As far as a weekend trip- Miami is my favorite. This year I want to experience Chapel Hill and hopefully Louisville.
I'd be a fan of that - as well as @AUFC 's suggestion that you remove the AYCE and make it accessible to all ticketholders, first come, first serve.This would be okay. My opinion would be don’t do it to the whole upper north, just do it to the very top. (See diagram I’ve done below)View attachment 16443