This sucks, but I guess we'll never have on-campus stadium

[MedleyCane]

I wish the mods would zap these stadium threads that have nothing new to offer except whining.
Dumb beyond belief.

 

[CaneFan79]

On campus stadiums are nice in that it's part of keeping up with the competition. Aside from that, it just goes to show how silly this country is. Nowhere in the world do you see these kinds of money being put into athletics. Imagine if just half of the stadium and athletic budgets were put into the educations system, roads, structures that serve more purpose than however many days they're used, are multi-purpose, etc. Yes, I've enjoyed many of these stadiums across the country and still do, but man....that's a lot of money going to something with little tangible benefit besides making very few rich. I don't think tax dollars should ever be used for these things as those taxes could be put to better use.

Good point. On the pro side its what can you do for me lately...See San Diego Chargers, Atlanta Thrashers, Montreal Expos. College is totally unrestrained and a lot of (not all) wealthy alumni are usually more concerned with AP/Coaches polls, not the US News rankings of their alma maters (They made their money; why care about enhancing the prestige for more recent graduates appears to be their mantra).

I have posted ad nasuem about Athletic Department spending caps, but as long as Big School puppet Marky Mark Emmert and his NCAA Funky Bunch are in charge, it isn't going to change.

 

[sigmar]

This was never going to happen. If they wont allow basketball to put in the additional 2000 seats that we have a room for what makes anyone think that they would allow a football stadium When I see how many students show up at the basketball arena I doubt that An on campus stadium would be of any real value except to make it more difficult for the rest of us to get to the games

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Morons that keep whining about our current stadium situation are just giving ammunition to counter-recruiting arguments against us, even though it's a weak argument.

The facts are this:

1. We are NEVER getting an on-campus stadium. NEVER.

2. Getting our own stadium at another location is a million to one, especially sometime in the next 20 years. It's almost financially impossible and logistically improbable.

3. HR is now a great place to see a game with a great atmosphere. Ask anyone that actually goes to the games. Not these pretend people that say they go so they can then bītch.

Ask yourself: why would someone come on here and post bad shīt about our current stadium when that is never going to change or at least not for a very very very long time. What possible purpose does it serve? It ain't changing.

 

[FIUMCane]

Yes! The pointless thread lives on. 15 years from now I'll bump it again

 

[simplycanes]

If there was ever going to be on campus stadium, it would have been done decades ago.

The IPF is the key. Once that is complete the entire facilities debate will be in the rearview mirror. In either case, it certainly isn't hurting Richt's recruiting thus far.

Forget about the Marlins leaving, they're a sleeping giant. All of MLB is counting down the days until Loria sells.

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[Earnest T. Bass]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

 

[kryptonite]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

Hey Mr. Glass Half Empty, several thousand of those people would already be on campus so the "invasion" numbers would actually be lower.

 

[TrueFloridian]

The school would lose a fortune is the stadium were near campus. Hardrock Stadium is a much better option for everyone other than students. The students aren't buying expensive season tickets. It's the alumni and fans. The 25K-30K season ticket holders in PBC and Broward have a drive to the stadium that is bearable. Tens of thousands of season ticket holders would stop buying if the stadium were moved anywhere near campus. Traffic has gotten much worse since the days of the OB. There's no way the school makes up that difference in ticket sales by having an on campus or near campus stadium. There's a much broader selection of hotels and cities for visiting teams to vacation. Hardrock is an elite venue for football now. It is a win win win.

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

Hey Mr. Glass Half Empty, several thousand of those people would already be on campus so the "invasion" numbers would actually be lower.

You mean like about 3-4 thousand of the 60k that attend would already be on campus. Excellent point.

So about 93% of the remaining 60k would still have to drive down US1 or Red Road to get there. Superior point!

 

[Earnest T. Bass]

kryptonite,

You are right! How foolish of me!! Based on your sage correction the City of Coral Gables will almost certainly issue a building permit. Can't wait to see our new stadium up and running. Thank you for solving a 60 year problem. Be well!

 

[ChosenOne]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

This is why I say move to Marlins Park. I'm telling you.. Marlins are going to move eventually. If the new owner is not a from Miami.. Chances are they will move after they realize they can't make a good profile in South Florida despite the new stadium or weather being great..(because the fans are not loyal at all) If UM is already playing at Marlins park it will make things easier to claim the place when the Marlins move.. UM and Beckham (Who I think won't have his soccer stadium by then) could probably team up to get a 45k stadium done that accommodates both parties (or at least renovate Marlin's Park so it more suited for Football/Soccer) then when Beckham realizes having a soccer team in south Florida is a dumb idea we will have the new stadium all to ourselves..

 

[Earnest T. Bass]

ChosenOne,

Quoting: “Football in a baseball stadium is always funky. It's a rectangle peg in a diamond hole”. The Miami Beach Bowl played at Marlins Park is very awkward and amateurish looking. It appears the architects placed the seating so far away that when fans cheer it takes several seconds for the muffled sounds to reach the field and you have to be blessed with the eyesight of an eagle. It’s hard to imagine that many topflight recruits would be attracted to that setting. If Marlins Park could be significantly altered to reflect a first-class football facility then it might be a solution. But, where would the financing come from to support such an ambitious undertaking? I am willing to manage the bake sales and car washes, which could easily produce $1500 to $2000 in revenue.

PS: Despite the above mentioned challenges--making Marlins Park a very attractive venue…The Bowl Bar!

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Chosen one is a known fūcktard with limited reasoning capacity. Logic and facts elude his minuscule mental capacity.

His insistence on Marlins stadium as a future home for the canes is proof enough of his mental defect.

 

[kryptonite]

kryptonite,

You are right! How foolish of me!! Based on your sage correction the City of Coral Gables will almost certainly issue a building permit. Can't wait to see our new stadium up and running. Thank you for solving a 60 year problem. Be well!

That's the spirit! All we need is that can-do attitude and there'll be a new stadium lickity split!

 

[kryptonite]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

Hey Mr. Glass Half Empty, several thousand of those people would already be on campus so the "invasion" numbers would actually be lower.

You mean like about 3-4 thousand of the 60k that attend would already be on campus. Excellent point.

So about 93% of the remaining 60k would still have to drive down US1 or Red Road to get there. Superior point!

Check the batteries on your sarcasm detector.

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

Hey Mr. Glass Half Empty, several thousand of those people would already be on campus so the "invasion" numbers would actually be lower.

You mean like about 3-4 thousand of the 60k that attend would already be on campus. Excellent point.

So about 93% of the remaining 60k would still have to drive down US1 or Red Road to get there. Superior point!

Check the batteries on your sarcasm detector.

Your sarcasm jumped right over me I guess

 

[kryptonite]

BREAKING NEWS PRESS RELEASE!

March 5th, 2017: After almost 60 years of negotiations the City of Coral Gables has given consent to the University of Miami for the construction of a 60,000 seat football stadium. This shocking agreement came about after intensive and secretive discussions with several hundred Coral Gables homeowners that resulted in an agreement concerning the construction of the stadium. One of the homeowners, Harvey Rosenthal, commented that he was thrilled; despite the fact his property and other properties surrounding the proposed stadium would decline in value by 50%, being forced to endure 2 years of construction, their neighborhoods would be invaded by 40,000 to 60,000 mostly intoxicated people on a regular basis, motor homes would be parked on their front lawns, noise levels would be like living next door to a bad heavy metal garage band, crime would increase and more litter would be deposited than after the game ending Super Bowl celebration. University of Miami indicated they had a back-up plan to purchase 20 oceanfront South Beach hotels, raze them and build a stadium believing that the likelihood of that plan succeeding was similar to building in Coral Gables.

University of Miami officials indicated they would raise the $400 million to build the stadium through bake sales and car washes.

In other news: Big Foot was captured, the Lindberg baby was rescued, the assassin on the grassy knoll was apprehended and Rosie O’Donnell ran the Boston Marathon after losing 250 pounds.

Hey Mr. Glass Half Empty, several thousand of those people would already be on campus so the "invasion" numbers would actually be lower.

You mean like about 3-4 thousand of the 60k that attend would already be on campus. Excellent point.

So about 93% of the remaining 60k would still have to drive down US1 or Red Road to get there. Superior point!

Check the batteries on your sarcasm detector.

Your sarcasm jumped right over me I guess

It's very athletic.