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  1. 423Hurricane

    Has anyone ever opened and closed an on-campus stadium on the same day?

    Thanks TOC No doubt those large venues van be used for other events. No brainer. Funny you mention NASCAR and a Christmas light show. I live about 10 miles from the Bristol track. Watched it grow from about 40K seats to it’s current capacity of over 160K. For the last 20 years or so, they’ve...
  2. 423Hurricane

    Has anyone ever opened and closed an on-campus stadium on the same day?

    You’re by far the most knowledgeable about the campus and surrounding areas. I’ll go with your takes above just about any others. I was just trying to give some perspective to those that seem to think building an “on campus” stadium will solve all of the university’s stadium issues and that’s...
  3. 423Hurricane

    Has anyone ever opened and closed an on-campus stadium on the same day?

    And that was in the 60’s and 70’s. I can’t imagine the operating costs these days especially with these massive stadiums being built with much stricter regulations and liability concerns. There’s a plethora of considerations in building and operating a football stadium.
  4. 423Hurricane

    Has anyone ever opened and closed an on-campus stadium on the same day?

    Not only is the construction a massive undertaking - even moreso in Miami - but so will be operating the stadium. Variable costs are astronomical and one of the reasons the City of Miami bit hook, line, and sinker when an alternative was presented to rid themselves of that expense of the OB. A...
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