Long-term, like, 20 years, I think expansion should stay on the table. A retractable roof would completely change both the atmosphere and the willingness of people to attend games. Killebrew played his whole career with Washington Senators/MN Twins (after they moved). Well, the price tag is a bit high, but without seeing the scope of the project -- Michigan says the new boards will be the same height, 62 feet, but will be wider -- its difficult to assess. APacker football history museum adjacent to the Atrium. In reply to I think Lambeau is the model. Arizona Stadium Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports Arizona Stadium Capacity: 56,037. Ann Arbor-based landscape architect firm SmithGroup, Inc., has been selected to design the project. You like everything old. . Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Shade in the early season, rain/snow cover in the late season. Only one guy has an M sweater. 1. Here are the 50 largest college football stadiums based off capacity according to CollegeGridirons.com: 50. The board in the West end zone measures 120 feet by 54 feet and is currently the largest scoreboard in the Big Ten Conference. ANN ARBOR, Mich. Tomorrow, University of Michigans athletic director Warde Manuel will seek approval from the Board of Regents to move forward with a $41 million project to replace the scoreboards and audio production equipment at the iconic Big House. The plan is designed to modernize the 80-year-old stadium and improve the game-day experience for all U-M football fans, said U-M President Mary Sue Coleman and Athletic Director William C. Martin. Even if it was deemed architecturally feasible, I doubt the Regents and AD would consider such a major expansion at this point in time given the iffy nature of college football attendance in general. MSU Spartan Stadium Expansion. The structures, which will stand 10 feet higher than the current scoreboards at their highest point, include 83 suites and 3,000 club seats. In reply to Again, great work. Yost would also be turning over in his grave if he knew we had a black quarterback. The Big House renovations and subsequent expansion were completed on-time and within budget without interrupting 16 home football games, two spring commencements, and two spring football games throughout the duration of construction. In reply to I don't think there need be by MaizeAndBlueWahoo, Winning will bring people back in droves. What does this all mean? For future expansion/renovation which option would you choose 1. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Construction of the Michigan Stadium was started in 1927 at a cost of $950,000, which is equivalent to $13.1 million in 2017. Nippert's $86 million expansion in 2015 included 53 luxury suites and 1,100 club seats while boosting total capacity to 40,000 seats. In reply to I think we should explore by 1464. New Des MoinesPro Iowa stadium (USL Championship). Manuel says the athletic department will fund the project, but it may need help from the schools general fund for construction costs. 2022 MGoBlog. These buildings will house additional restrooms and concessions, and support functions such as first-aid, police/security and will-call. I do agree that a second deck would need to be much steeper than the original bowl though. Michigan Stadium is going to be ROCKING more than usual next year when the Wolverines take the field starting next season. Think of what could be done turning that land into a new expansion of the athletic campus. Costs are sometimes hard to come by, and can vary depending upon source, but heres a look at some recent scoreboard projects and their cost: Maryland One of the most recent stories of a new scoreboard going up came in October, when the University of Maryland installed two videoboards at their football stadium, Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Joe Davis Stadium (Huntsville) renovations (MLS NEXT Pro) 2022 MGoBlog. A total of 88,233 square feet of indoor space built for LEED certification plus more than 1,000 balcony seats with unimpeded sightlines of the stadium. Detroit, MI 48216 In 1906, football moved to a new stadium built on land acquired as a gift from Dexter M. Ferry. (Rendering from the U-M), Prevailing Wage Act of 1965: Good For Michigan, Good news for construction tempered by scarce work in infrastructure, Hockey arena construction attracts Detroit residents, Snyder signs anti-worker reforms to unemployment, workers comp programs, Right-to-work effort in Indiana raises stakes in Michigan. Other than that no further changes are needed right now. In 2014, the University of Maryland and Rutgers University were added to the conference with speculation of more schools being added in the future. A 40 ft high, glass-sidedatrium (that would be a great place for the UofM Marching Band to assemble and playbefore/after games). [14] To keep construction costs low at the time, the decision was made to build a smaller stadium than Yost envisioned but to include the footings for future expansion. If any upper deck was added to the Big House, it would essentially have to be added vertically or else anyone in that upper deck would literally not be able to see the game, In reply to If any upper deck was added by njvictor. calling Howard Roark! If the plan eventually comes to fruition, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium-also known as The Swamp-would be upgraded in several areas.Technology upgrades such as an improved sound system and video displays could take place, along with changes to the restrooms . . An $80 million renovation in 2002 pushed seating capacity to 54,000, though Oregon's home games attendance regularly is in the 59,000 range and has even surpassed 60,000 a handful of games.. In reply to You honestly think it looked better without the boxes? 1:15. It would replace the existing Pepsi Stadium Club, which is slated to disappear with the changes in phase two. In reply to Adding a restaurant in either by ThadMattasagoblin, In reply to Cracker Barrel? maybe the 'stand the whole game' crowd could move down to that end of the stadium and stand with the students giving a little more seat room for the rest of us. Absolutely amazing. Design by Human Element, They're responsible for catering in the suites. Stephen M. Ross, founder and CEO of Related, one of the nation's premier real estate development firms, has provided a $5 million gift for the Michigan Stadium expansion project. An expansion like the one envisioned would significantly cut into the space outside the stadium for circulation, which would force a large portion of pedestrian movement underneath the new structure. Theyll maintain the same height, but will have wider screens. The angle of those seats would need to be pretty steep. Make that the new home course and redevelop the land. Tucson, Arizona. Required fields are marked *, 435 Washington Square South Search instead in Creative? Some bright Michigan physicist or Michigan accoustics engineer should be able to figure out some way of creating a force field or something to direct the noise back down at the field when the opposition has the ball. Lansing, MI 48933-2136 I'm not inherently opposed to the idea of further expansion, but there isn't a hell of a lot of room for expansion of the footprint of the stadium structure, especially on the south end of the property. I know this become I'm so damned old I watched him play. by acnumber1. Theopponents tunnel is only about 3 feet wide, sothey can only come out one at a time. The family-friendly grass seating area is set to move to the outfield, taking up space behind the bullpens. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, a $41 million project to replace the scoreboards. After becoming the source of enhanced scrutiny following several incidents during the 2022 season, Michigan is set to begin alterations to its football stadium to widen the field access tunnel.. West Michigan Whitecaps A rendering of changes to LMCU Ballpark announced on January 12, 2023. http://mgoblog.com/content/black-knight-michigan-stadium, http://mgoblog.com/content/case-luxury-boxes, http://mgoblog.com/content/informed-discussion-stadium-finances. The costs of goods and services are higher than ever these days, and the assumption here is that the new screen quality will be 4K to serve the next decade-plus. In reply to They're responsible for catering in the suites by lilpenny1316. I'm not terribly concerned about conforming the program to his standards. The second phase of plans includes a revamped front entrance, moving the CapSized Shop and ticket office into different spaces to allow a view of the field directly at the top of the stairways outside the stadium. Here are the 15 cities next in line to land a professional football franchise . I mean whats another 100 million anyway? This is not a Michigan thing per se, it's a CFB thing in general. The technology of these scoreboards has become obsolete and it has been increasingly difficult to source replacement parts.. I agree. Renovations at the University of Michigan's stadium cost $226 million. At first it was just the two stands on each side built on a hill. You all asked for it so here is a link to the YouTube video of Michigan Stadium with a second deck. The league stated their intentions to expand the locations in which teams play, from one (Birmingham, Alabama) in the previous season, to two or four.As of October 2022, the league had not yet committed to returning to Birmingham as one of the hubs. we can't fill up the ones we have now for every game. The West Michigan Whitecaps held a news conference Thursday morning announcing future construction projects at the team's home, LMCU Ballpark. Presidents who don't get college football shouldn't be allowed to hire architects who don't get college football. La Playa Stadium renovations (Santa Barbara Sky FC) There's more than 1.1 million people in the Birmingham metropolitan area and Legion Field has hosted NFL preseason games in the past. The move is the result of a thorough safety review that began after the season, according to MLive. By ChrisVannini May 12, 2013, 7:44pm CDT Share this story. Providence. After nearly 30 years, the 'Caps are set to make huge changes to the outdoor stadium, both on the field and in the stands. These buildings will house additional restrooms and concessions, and support functions such as first-aid, police/security and will-call. Stadium improvements will include an increase in the number and quality of restrooms; more concession stands with a greater variety of fare; wider aisles; handrails; additional entry and exit points for improved crowd circulation and safety; and additional dedicated seating for fans with impaired mobility. Those seats will be offset by added standing-room-only areas to maintain the 107,601-person capacity, which is the highest of any stadium in the Western Hemisphere. The east-side structure will include an elevated concourse with new concessions and restrooms, and additional indoor and outdoor seating. "Spartan Stadium's Front Porch" . Go to a Lions or any other pro game if you want restaurants and corporate suites dragging the atmosphere down. The buildings stand at the approximate site of section 23. In the afternoon, we let you know about an expansion of Albertsons Stadium . 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Our primary objective in leading this franchise has always been to ensure that we are growing our fan base and that we are preparing to meet the needs of the next generation of Whitecaps fans, just as we have done for fans over the last 30 years.". by TheTruth41, In reply to Rod Allen says second deck by ILL_Legel, In reply to Rod Allen says "I see you, by rob f. I wanna know what he said to that Korean pitcher he chased into the outfield. On the outside of the stadium, the appearance of the design will be dominated by masonry, which will blend with the rest of the stadium and nearby buildings. Contract Type: Construction Management (CM) Owner: Michigan State University. All rights reserved. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The tunnel setup at Michigan Stadium which features one entrance to the field which both teams pass through placed the school in the national spotlight following a physical altercation between UM and Michigan State players after the Wolverines win on Oct. 29. I'd rather have them gone but obviously that ship sailed a long time ago. University Regents on Thursday approved a request by Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel to replace the current . Michigan Sky Media University of Michigan Stadium Nighttime Aerial Photo ''The MONEY Shot'' (vs. MSU 10/29/2022) Framed Picture $400.00. Now cover the outside brick arches with white marble and we'll be in business. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. It would be nice if there were more bathrooms or additional urinals in the existing bathrooms on the upper concourse. And the Arbor Brewing closure is a tough loss as I often have had breakfast and beers there before noon games. experience. The roads can always become "tunnels" to accommodate additional fan accessibility on the south and west. . Breathtaking. The structures, which at their highest point will stand 10 feet higher than the current scoreboards, include 83 suites and 3,200 club seats. "When completed, the improved ballpark will surprise and delight this great community for many future seasons. The estimated $5 billion stadium includes a 360-foot, double-sided 4K board. I have to say, the new structures just seem like part of it now so who knowsthat said, the students don't sit in the assigned seats, they crush down to the bottom and make the section look empty. The west side is shown here, the east side will have a similar structure. All rights reserved. I love the brick exterior. In reply to Go to a Lions or any other by Wolverine Devotee. Athletic Director William C. Martin said the goals of the expansion project are to improve the safety and overall game-day experience for all fans and provide a strong financial foundation for the competitiveness of Michigan athletics in the future., (Information provided by the University of Michigan), Your email address will not be published. Phone (313) 961-3800 And by TickerTape. In reply to Fucking love Lambeau. I've just always wondered what it could look like, hence me making all these videos, In reply to It barely fits, but yea, its by 42_pineapples, In reply to Theoretical head count total by mickblue. Please check your email for a confirmation. There will be 12 teams in all in the playoff with the top four seeds having a first . Michigans athletic department says the cost will be paid for from athletic department resources, but its asking for university assistance through bond proceeds and money from the general fund to help with construction cash flow. New Milwaukee pro soccer stadium Construction work will be phased over a period of three years in order not to interrupt home football games. A $64 million expansion project completed prior to the start of the 2005 football . The mixed-use Iron District development in downtown Milwaukee would receive $9.3 million in cash from the state to help pay for a $45 million, 8,000-seat professional soccer stadium, under a. And for wide-bottom Maize and Blue fans or those who sit near them the news gets better. With St. Louis launching this season as the circuits 29th team, MLS is poised to add a 30th team. Great lines, atmosphere,and design concepts including: IMO, anyone involved withmodifying UofM's stadium should be required to take a tour of Lambeau. Southeast Michigan. Again, great work. The team expects these projects to also be privately funded, although it did say targeted public support will be needed. Harbaugh. Not limit future opportunities for additional expansion or other modifications. Los Angeles Rams The biggest scoreboard in the country, at both the college and pro level, resides at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., home of the NFLs Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. May need to redesign the golf course well were at it. 2. For future expansion/renovation which option would you choose. If it looks like the Roman Colosseum then we need a caged bunker in the endzones of the track around the field with live Wolverines. I'm not in favor of it, major change seems unwanted. When the winning comes back, 120,000 seats could easily be filled. Add to Cart. In reply to Ill be honest, I would pay by HenneGivenSunday. 0:00. Now Frank Robinson wore stuff like that for the Reds. These were roughly estimated (obviously) but the results are pretty damn close. The force field should be invisible to Dantonio and Urban so they can't see itonly hear and feel the noise. Michigan Spring Ball Preview: Linebackers leveling up, A full replacement of both Michigan Stadium video boards, Addition of columns onto the existing structures, Equipment upgrades in the Crisler Center control room and production studio, Installation of a new sound system for the seating bowl and stadium concourse. WBB B1G tourney preview - first 2 rounds 22-23, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Elite 8, One Frame At A Time: 2022 Season GIF Tournament - Sweet 16, Kinda sad about this one--R.I.P. Lambeau Field style south endzone upper deck with more seats or 2. According to the letter, the new scoreboards will be the same height 62 feet and wider than the 108 feet they currently take up. No part of phase two is expected to begin before 2025, and club officials are hopeful to finish work in roughly 5 years. Michigan Stadium luxury boxes were constructed as part of the recent $227 million renovation. Sept. 3, 2010 . Cunningham said new suites could be added to the east. The MICHIGAN in the seats that you added could be moved to the upper deck so it's visible from space. It's not a great course. [13] Fielding Yost envisioned a day where 150,000 seats would be needed. Hopefully, wed like to get that announced by the end of the year, Garber said Wednesday during a kickoff event at the leagues new television studio, built with Apple TV. Its a big price, and big project work isnt expected to be completed until the fall of 2023, nearly 18 months from now that will bring Michigan Stadiums audio/visual setup up to date, the department says. I've thought this ever since they renovated it. By Football Stadium Digest Editors on May 6, 2019 in NCAA Football, University of Texas. When the renovations are complete, the capacity of theBig Housewill top 108,000. Michigan Stadium Expansion + Renovation University of Michigan Higher Education Sports + Entertainment Construction Management Contact the Team Ann Arbor, MI Bricks procured 1.6M standard + 91,000 special shape Installed $60M of work in 9 months During game weeks work was limited to Monday - Thursday, 6am-6pm https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/21/michigan-football-stadium-proposal-new-scoreboards/, Former Michigan football OC Josh Gattis gets new job in Big Ten, Michigan football defensive tackle with most bench presses at NFL combine, Michigan football CB DJ Turner rips off blazing fast 40-yard dash, Michigan basketball vs. Illinois takeaways, Michigan football adding familiar name to staff as off-field coach, Famous alumni of the University of Michigan, Wolverines as pros: How former Michigan basketball stars are doing in the NBA, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The current Michigan Stadium scoreboards are so 2011. A&M's expansion of Kyle Field pushed them over 105,000. John Miller, whose father built the house, was a ticket attendant at gate no. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids, Buy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling. But is the price tag too big? Ill be honest, I would pay a lot (to me) to make that happen. According to the University of Michigan Library's and Athletics Department's history of the stadium, Fielding Yost envisioned a day where 150,000 seats would be needed. Paul Sancya/Associated Press. Michigan Stadium -- Stadium Expansion, Universiity of Michigan Athletics Expansion and Renovation, 1928-1997 The Wolverines drew 297,641 fans during Michigan Stadium's initial season, including 84,401 for the dedication game against Ohio State. Me too. And they dont even have to reduce the capacity of the Big House to do it! But in looking at future sketches of scoreboards, some options added seats. The spacious and comfortable Sideline Club seating area is comprised of chair-back seats in the first 7 rows from the field behind both the MSU and visitors bench. Las Vegas. In reply to That sounds like a Brandon by Wolverine Devotee. And the ring should be made of bright yellow aluminum siding for a touch of class. The seats will be installed and ready for the 2021 football season. No surprise he named Las Vegas as a leading contender, but what followed was a little more surprising: the league is open to further expansion to 32 teams, allowing the possibility for a San Diego MLS team as well: We do need more teams. It still keeps the bowl design and good sight lines that you point out. Nobody asked for it. I think we should explore putting a ring around the top of the stadium that says cool things like the lyrics to The Victors or something. The afternoon story didn't include a timeline - as the school didn't say in a . University of Michigans football stadium. Sign up for the WolverinesWire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There'sa +/- (assuredly + because I did 2D, instead of 3D) but there's for sure an error here,of a couple hundred seats (at least). Renovating and expanding the stadium brought two sideline structures with 81 suites, 2,952 club seats, a media area, game operations, commissary, and two upper concourses along with 22 new freestanding buildings consisting of restrooms, concessions, and service buildings. Here are the latest football stadium renovations for each SEC school. Year three included interiors completion and the demolition of the existing press box, which was filled with new club seating. I cant even venture a guess other than my $200 million figure is probably too low by about what half? According to an action request letter recently submitted to the regents, the existing Michigan Stadium video scoreboards were installed in 2011 and have exceeded their anticipated service life.. If attendance is a problem, lower the ticket price. I'd rather hire Galt to make an engine powered on excess Harbaugh energy/Cracker Barrel/whole milk. Michigan Stadium Renovation and Expansion Project Video, 326 East Hoover, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1002. We can probably forget about 10,000 seat additions to the end zones . Students are one issue, but I bet you they come back with lower prices and a team worth getting out of bed for. But the season ticket waiting list didn't dwindle away like attendance at a lot of places. Is Ragnar a free agent yet? You honestly think it looked better without the boxes? https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/01/michigan-stadium-tunnel-expands-altercations, physical altercation between UM and Michigan State players, resulted in several of the Nittany Lions contingent tossing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All kidding aside, amen to this, eliminate the damn PSD and bring ticket prices back to affordable where a family can attend a game for less than a small car loan. 1. Another guy has a Y on his chest. Thursday, BoiseDev told you about the new Boise State Master Plan update in the morning. cool design. A week ago, the Longhorns gave fans a brief look of the old turf being removed from Campbell . In reply to In my mind, this is the must by PeppersTheWorldEater. I'm pretty sure the Y is a legends patch honoring 1879 (Team 1) member Richard Guy DePuy. Fax (517) 484-1038, 1640 Porter St. They . A separate price tag for the scoreboard was never disclosed. AnnArbor.com file photo Luxury boxes In 2010, U-M unveiled a $227 million renovation of Michigan Stadium. In reply to Me too. Future Legends Sports Complex (Northern Colorado FC) 15. In reply to We're recruiting workers, not by saveferris. I think 120,000 should be our goal especially when Harbaugh gets us back to our winning ways. Also tried out hopcat on Sunday and was happy with my meal there too, the fries were some of the best I've had. Just over 10 years ago, The Big House got with the times with new, bigger scoreboards adorning each end zone. A school with one of the best architecture schools in the country should be able hire an architect who knows what they are doing.*. Oakland, California. NFL Expansion: 10 Cities That Could Host an NFL Team in the Future Daniel Wolf June 30, 2010 One of the nation's largest markets (LA) still lacks an NFL team. Last year I took an hour-long, guidedtour of Lambeau Field with one of my sons. The condition of the course stinks too. It went poof almost overnight because Dave Brandon. Less than 24 hours after the last game of the 2007 season, construction crews began renovating Michigan Stadium putting their carefully developed scheduling plan into action. New Rhode Island Pro Soccer USL Championship stadium Total living alums keeps growing. The original Spartan Stadium was constructed in the 1920s with a major expansion in 1956. Connectivity is a prominent design concept: fans to each other, patrons to amenities and stadium features, patrons back to campus and recruits to fans and the game-day. I could see another batch of suites on one end zone and another level of regular seats on the other. West Michigan. The 400,000-square-foot addition includes two multi-story masonry structures on both the east and west sides of the stadium; the end zones will remain open. Gambling problem? Barton Malow is managing the $226 million project, which began late last year but is really starting to take shape as the weather warms. I'm pretty sure our new coach will reverse that trend.