Stadium Comments

[Ibis Wingz]

It is not the OB but nothing will ever be. Remember, Howard wanted an on-campus stadium badly, so he was content with OB(to big). I want the OB back and will hate Donna until death because it is gone, but this is our place now. Let's make it The Rock and break everyone's back on it.

Donna owned the OB?

You noticed what USC did with Colosseum? Any reason we could not have done the same? Idiots think they can be the Stanford of the East when they can't even be the USC of the East. She was supposed to be some shaker and mover, but was just a chump who overpaid for hospitals(maybe she got kickbacks from them-she is a Clintonite).

You wanted UM to buy a building on the verge of being condemned because it reminded you of your youth and gave you sentimental goosebumps?

Why not?

 

[1mg of Epi]

I posted an extremely lengthy review on the Dolphins site Finheaven last night. This will be less detailed, albeit still quite wordy, per my norm. I prefer to post once in a thread and then do something else, a normal life activity, rather than volley back and forth:

* Much more impressed than I expected to be. The place has a presence now. It feels more like a major event, the place to be. The white roof which extends beyond the old parameter makes the stadium seem 50% larger, viewed from inside or outside. The pointy peaks that enable the rooftop cables are not as awkward as I anticipated and actually provide an interesting look. The rooftop also is not as clunky or awkward as I expected while viewed from inside. I sit low upper deck. It merges decently with the surroundings. The upper deck is now a mixture of very new and quite old

* The loudspeakers attached to the bottom of that white rooftop are overbearing. More than anything else, those loudspeakers change the stadium and the feel of attending an event there. The volume was incredibly loud, no doubt by design and no doubt it will remain. The band plays almost incessantly at college games. That wasn't always noticeable in the old setup. Now the speakers pick it up and the roof retains. Previously obscure events like the introduction of students being honored for something during a timeout are now so loud the crowd has no choice but to pay attention and react. It was so loud I generally had difficulty carrying on conversations with fans in the adjacent seats. That was always my reference point for how loud the Orange Bowl was. This stadium needed an artificial boost in that regard and now has it via that roof and those speakers

* The air circulation is dramatically worse, particularly compared to last season when the open upper corners provided a terrific swirling breeze and the greatest comfort level ever in that venue. Spectators were fanning themselves last night, especially in the lower bowl. The guy immediately behind me left his seat to get air several times. At one point we received a brief breeze and fans launched mock applause. I've never seen that before. One lady said, "Finally."

For reference I kept an eye on the four streamers atop the goal post uprights all night. Without exaggeration, they never moved more than a few inches and any movement was exceptionally rare. The breeze simply doesn't get there any more. In prior seasons those streamers were whipping all over the place, often extended in different directions on one end as opposed to the other side. Kickers no longer have any excuse in this stadium, and passers should find less trouble also. It's not as if it was a windless night. The two large flags -- American and State of Florida -- attached to the upper deck of the west end zone were once pushed absolutely parallel to the field. The streamers perhaps 50 feet below them didn't react at all.

I left to fill my water bottle at a fountain behind the stands and was shocked at how normal it was in terms of breeze. You simply don't feel that inside the structure anymore. There's a reason those roofed stadiums like Seattle have an open side. This is a fully enclosed venue with a forced attachment it was never designed for, so naturally some aspects won't be ideal. The lack of circulation is more of an annoyance than a deal breaker. Maybe they'll think of something to help the situation

* They changed the entrance procedure. Instead of being wanded you now pass through a metal detector and don't have to remove everything from your pockets, merely phones and cameras. They eliminated employees who scan tickets in favor of self scan machines. That's seemingly a good idea but it wasn't ready for prime time last night. Nobody knew what was going on when it was congested since the scanners were low and not obvious. They are maybe 20 feet in front of the metal detectors and there are no ropes or other separating barriers. Once people saw they weren't directly in front of a self scanner there was quite a bit of shoving and bumping to claim a spot. The scanners were overly sensitive. That was the primary issue. I saw one ticket after another rejected, despite assertions of legitimacy by the owner(s). A family of four directly in front of me had their somewhat wet paper tickets all denied. A female supervisor pulled them out of line and said they needed to go to a ticket window for verification. The dad said, "You've got to be kidding!" His kids looked crushed.

I think that aspect can be fixed with minor adjustment. Currently it's probably best to enter the stadium when it isn't particularly crowded, so no shoving match toward the self scanners. I was late and near kickoff when I entered

* Overall it's a good pro stadium, although somewhat the equivalent of a processor upgrade card in a computer. "Like new" only if you are gullible enough to overlook the areas that can't be fixed due to aged realities. Every truly new pro stadium like Minnesota, Atlanta, Los Angeles and any place that follows will leap frog our stadium, by sheer logic and probability.

* The Canes won't look elsewhere but they should. This still isn't remotely close to an on-campus environment. Since we've had such a flurry of uninspired people atop the athletic department, they'll settle.

What would an on campus stadium do? Nothing. Except make it easier for 12,000 people to get to the games and more difficult for the other 55,000.

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

It is not the OB but nothing will ever be. Remember, Howard wanted an on-campus stadium badly, so he was content with OB(to big). I want the OB back and will hate Donna until death because it is gone, but this is our place now. Let's make it The Rock and break everyone's back on it.

Donna owned the OB?

You noticed what USC did with Colosseum? Any reason we could not have done the same? Idiots think they can be the Stanford of the East when they can't even be the USC of the East. She was supposed to be some shaker and mover, but was just a chump who overpaid for hospitals(maybe she got kickbacks from them-she is a Clintonite).

You wanted UM to buy a building on the verge of being condemned because it reminded you of your youth and gave you sentimental goosebumps?

In short, yeap. They never hesitated to stick their hand out to me for money. How about you? They never asked you for $$$$. That stadium made them famous world-wide. It was worth saving and Donna was not up to it. Was it a huge lift? **** straight. Did she face corruption and political resistance? Of Course. BUT she was supposed to be some sort of big shot, a heavyweight her supporters never hesitate to proclaim for her connections and abilities. Site of numerous NC games(maybe the most of any) long before our rise, site of biggest Super Bowl ever -- III, home of only NFL perfect season, home of NCAA record streak for home wins. One would think she could have put together NFL, NCAA, maybe even the Fins, heck even Jets and their fans(what else do they have), with some local political cover to beat a frigging art dealer and a few banana republic dictators and save such a football holy site. I wanted them to put on big boy pants and play the game.

Let me put it in simple, basic terms: you are incredibly stupid. If you had even the slightest shred of intelligence, you would reread your response above, log off in embarrassment, and never post here again.

 

[Freddie Bear]

I enjoyed the stadium, over hang kept the noise in and TV screens were excellent. The big problem is the Camera pits. They are obstructing the views 4 rows up and forcing people to stand which obstructs more people. They can move the Camera were it doesn't obstruct the field. Simple fix.

 

[SevenNSeven]

Donna owned the OB?

You noticed what USC did with Colosseum? Any reason we could not have done the same? Idiots think they can be the Stanford of the East when they can't even be the USC of the East. She was supposed to be some shaker and mover, but was just a chump who overpaid for hospitals(maybe she got kickbacks from them-she is a Clintonite).

You wanted UM to buy a building on the verge of being condemned because it reminded you of your youth and gave you sentimental goosebumps?

In short, yeap. They never hesitated to stick their hand out to me for money. How about you? They never asked you for $$$$. That stadium made them famous world-wide. It was worth saving and Donna was not up to it. Was it a huge lift? **** straight. Did she face corruption and political resistance? Of Course. BUT she was supposed to be some sort of big shot, a heavyweight her supporters never hesitate to proclaim for her connections and abilities. Site of numerous NC games(maybe the most of any) long before our rise, site of biggest Super Bowl ever -- III, home of only NFL perfect season, home of NCAA record streak for home wins. One would think she could have put together NFL, NCAA, maybe even the Fins, heck even Jets and their fans(what else do they have), with some local political cover to beat a frigging art dealer and a few banana republic dictators and save such a football holy site. I wanted them to put on big boy pants and play the game.

Let me put it in simple, basic terms: you are incredibly stupid. If you had even the slightest shred of intelligence, you would reread your response above, log off in embarrassment, and never post here again.

OriginalCanesx3's moronic contribution to this board:

 

[afifaadam]

Hard Rock Stadium is the home stadium of the National Football League (NFL)'s Miami Dolphins,i enjoyed a lot

 

[Gatorhater]

Donna owned the OB?

You noticed what USC did with Colosseum? Any reason we could not have done the same? Idiots think they can be the Stanford of the East when they can't even be the USC of the East. She was supposed to be some shaker and mover, but was just a chump who overpaid for hospitals(maybe she got kickbacks from them-she is a Clintonite).

You wanted UM to buy a building on the verge of being condemned because it reminded you of your youth and gave you sentimental goosebumps?

In short, yeap. They never hesitated to stick their hand out to me for money. How about you? They never asked you for $$$$. That stadium made them famous world-wide. It was worth saving and Donna was not up to it. Was it a huge lift? **** straight. Did she face corruption and political resistance? Of Course. BUT she was supposed to be some sort of big shot, a heavyweight her supporters never hesitate to proclaim for her connections and abilities. Site of numerous NC games(maybe the most of any) long before our rise, site of biggest Super Bowl ever -- III, home of only NFL perfect season, home of NCAA record streak for home wins. One would think she could have put together NFL, NCAA, maybe even the Fins, heck even Jets and their fans(what else do they have), with some local political cover to beat a frigging art dealer and a few banana republic dictators and save such a football holy site. I wanted them to put on big boy pants and play the game.

Let me put it in simple, basic terms: you are incredibly stupid. If you had even the slightest shred of intelligence, you would reread your response above, log off in embarrassment, and never post here again.

You have wounded me deeply, but looking around for a shred proved fruitless so I suppose I must stay.

 

[BigJoeGrizzly]

Your last comment is something that if can be done will change everything for this program. A 45,000-50,000 seat stadium we know probably won't happen in The Gables. Won't happen at all! But with Richt anything is possible but the priority now is the indoor facility.

That would be the final piece in my opinion that brings us to a level playing field with other power schools. How much would it cost (doesn't need to have a canopy and 4K video Jumbotron) no clue but the bigger question is where do you put it? If not near campus then doubtful it gets ever done. We are getting ahead of ourselves need to win games and more importantly win over the real decision makers.

Win first and let Richt settle in. Build the indoor practice facility and it is amazing what a great coach can do especially 1 who won't leave. But many things need to happen before this is even put on drawing board. Right now it is a pipe dream. Even Blake commented "this is the best stadium in the world" translated means we are not going anywhere!

Sux but reality as other schools use the stadium issue to recruit against us. If this ever breaks ground it would be 1 of the greatest days for me in Miami sports history.

 

[52CANES]

Your last comment is something that if can be done will change everything for this program. A 45,000-50,000 seat stadium we know probably won't happen in The Gables. Won't happen at all! But with Richt anything is possible but the priority now is the indoor facility.

That would be the final piece in my opinion that brings us to a level playing field with other power schools. How much would it cost (doesn't need to have a canopy and 4K video Jumbotron) no clue but the bigger question is where do you put it? If not near campus then doubtful it gets ever done. We are getting ahead of ourselves need to win games and more importantly win over the real decision makers.

Win first and let Richt settle in. Build the indoor practice facility and it is amazing what a great coach can do especially 1 who won't leave. But many things need to happen before this is even put on drawing board. Right now it is a pipe dream. Even Blake commented "this is the best stadium in the world" translated means we are not going anywhere!

Sux but reality as other schools use the stadium issue to recruit against us. If this ever breaks ground it would be 1 of the greatest days for me in Miami sports history.

I've never read a single quote from a recruit saying he was going to come here, but damnit, the stadium is in Miami Gardens.
I HAVE seen recruits say how awesome it is to be in an NFL stadium and a stadium Super Bowls are played in.

I have a feeling most recruits would rather play in Hard Rock Stadium over the FAU stadium. No?

 

[The Franchise]

Do our dumb fans realize there are probably 3k students living on campus? This isn't a huge public school in the middle of nowhere where all the fans live on or next to campus.

What is the obsession with building on or next to campus when it'll only make it nearly impossible for 98% of the fans, who don't live on campus, to get there with the insane traffic in that area and we'd be playing in a far inferior stadium?

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Do our dumb fans realize there are probably 3k students living on campus? This isn't a huge public school in the middle of nowhere where all the fans live on or next to campus.

What is the obsession with building on or next to campus when it'll only make it nearly impossible for 98% of the fans, who don't live on campus, to get there with the insane traffic in that area and we'd be playing in a far inferior stadium?

The dumb cvnts talking about it like that have never attended a game and have never been to CG. I don't even know why people bring it up, it's 100% guaranteed to never happen. The stadium we are playing in now, is the stadium we'll be playing in 20 years from now.

 

[terdferguson]

Why the **** are we still talking about this? The new stadium is absolutely stunning. An on or near campus stadium is a stupid idea that will never happen. The end.

 

[Ibis Wingz]

We really do need a 45,000 seat on-campus stadium with 1/1000 of the amenities of Hard @Rok Stadium that is extremely difficult for the vast majority of fans to reach, which, we will never get permits to build from the City Beautiful. Excellent idea folks.

 

[KevinCaneFace]

Man, this stadium needs to be so loud you can't think on October 8th. Our fans need to take personal responsibility of that win.

 

[406Cane]

LOL at people complaining it's too hot at an outdoor event in Florida.

Cvnts always complaining about something.

It's like complaining that there's too much sand in Saudi Arabia.

Same with that doofus complaining about the football game being too loud. Why not just stay at home in a soundproof, pressurized suite drinking merlot instead of going to the game?

Tards gon tard, complainers gon complain. The world's full of a lot of them.

 

[Cane Dynasty]

LOL at people complaining it's too hot at an outdoor event in Florida.

Cvnts always complaining about something.

It's like complaining that there's too much sand in Saudi Arabia.

Same with that doofus complaining about the football game being too loud. Why not just stay at home in a soundproof, pressurized suite drinking merlot instead of going to the game?

Tards gon tard, complainers gon complain. The world's full of a lot of them.

And most of them porst here

 

[BigJoeGrizzly]

Just saying the yahoo schools use it to their advantage like when we tell soft Gator commits they are going to a place filled with "pickup trucks, cinder blocks and trailer parks! Where the total female population might get you a full set of dentures!" Or they can go with Urban Meyer and get all the "hoes, cash, cars and get out of jail free cards" you wish! But walk onto the Horseshoe in November is like getting sand blasted with liquid nitrogen or rigor mortis setting in!

Negative recruiting is like politics. "We are spoiled" down here how in the f*ck are we spoiled? Another ESPN/Finebaum b*tch lie like "forfeiting the Duke game!" Haven't seen a more tortured fan base since Hostel!

We had a defensive coordinator who thought nickel and dime packages meant you were 5 or 10 cents richer respectively! A HC who was "burnt out" from stealing a $5 million severance package while selling and shoveling for 5 years! I would be burnt out too having to reinvent yourself as a liar everyday. Who did more damage him or Nevin? One is rich live and lie another day and cheat the other gets cheated on repeatedly by Bubba!