Because parts of it are sinking already and there are several “soft” spots in the structure

Oct 31, 2024
11:31:27am

runningryan Pretend Athletic Director

Like Aloha stadium LES is made of steel rows. Those rust and fatigue over time. Utah’s dry climate will keep the stadium viable another 15-20 years but replacement plans need to start soon.

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I kinda dread the day we get a new stadium.

The Y's Insider

11:12am

I don't understand why people think we need a new one.

BYUnerd

11:12am

Yup, doesn't make any sense. Any increase in revenue is negated by the cost to build a stadium.

ManicBlue

11:16am

Not if it’s all paid for by donors. Infinite ROI for BYU itself.

mulletino

11:20am

Are you going to pony up the $1B for a new stadium? You'd rather those $$$ go to a new stadium that's not needed instead

ManicBlue

11:40am

I don't really care. Wouldn't be my money. And having a sick stadium is more than just 6 games a year.

mulletino

12:03pm

smh ...

ManicBlue

12:58pm

BYU uses the stadium literally 7 or 8 times a year for public events, 9 every

NYC and Japan

12:59pm

We're already largest in the Big12. We need to expand stadium for inevitable B1G invite that we've snatched from Utes

CLCougar

11:28am

SEC invite. But close enough.

unctoothman

12:29pm

SEC has shown no interest to expand geographical footprint to the west

NYC and Japan

1:06pm

Because parts of it are sinking already and there are several “soft” spots in the structure

runningryan

11:31am

Don't need a new stadium... just need the East and West stands rebuilt

Coug

11:13am

Won’t work

runningryan

11:28am

With current precast and cast in place options. They could tear down and rebuild

Millhouse

11:44am

Soil stabilization usually needs to happen when the ground is thawed

runningryan

11:51am

Yes that’s true. It likely would cost a lot more. There are also a variety of

Millhouse

11:58am

Good point. Is the soil across the street under the big lot any more stable?

BackPacker

12:16pm

What do you mean by "unstable"?

Trappist1F

1:05pm

This financial future will happen with or without a new stadium.

Florwood

11:15am

"I'm sad that die-hard fans will be further pushed" - already happened

WJCougar

11:16am

"further"

Ted Lasso

11:59am

I think the stadium will be revamped but will not be replaced.

WallaX2

11:17am

I wouldn’t worry about this too much. You’ll be 95.

Sandstone Cougar

11:17am

Tear down the old provo high school and build it there

CougarGuy84

11:17am

That's where the med school is going.

cmoney

11:18am

Build it on top of the medical school.

Florwood

11:18am

Medical school won’t take up that much land

runningryan

11:25am

Don’t confuse a medical school with a teaching hospital, think law school size.

germ1

11:28am

Even if you imposed JRCB on that land there is a lot more left

runningryan

11:32am

RE: Even if you imposed JRCB on that land there is a lot more left

runningryan

11:39am

There isn't enough space there anyways. Needs parking around it as well.

mudpupper

11:36am

Rebuild will probably happen in the parking lot directly west of the stadium.

Parker Schnabel

11:38am

I get the sentiment, but stadiums don't last forever. Change is inevitable.

cmoney

11:19am

LES was built on the cheap in a time when stadiums were utilitarian in nature

runningryan

11:33am

Rock Canyon is nice and all, but I’ve already dreamed of building a massive stadium in Rock Canyon. The crowd noise

Sandstone Cougar

11:27am

Gladiator arena vibe would be cool.

UCLACoug

11:38am

you are making some assumptions that I'm not sure are accurate. The capacity may

Mayor of Cougartown

11:35am

Do this and we're good.

LifeLongLakerFan

11:56am

Is there a legit structural reason why the stadium we have won't last?

VenomFarmer

12:14pm

I just read running Ryan's kind of answered that.

VenomFarmer

12:28pm

I have read somewhere that the structural integrity of the steel is only rated

WillsPitStop

12:31pm

I wonder if The Church wants to upgrade BYU's stadium before the 2034 Olympics.

ldssdl

12:18pm

What would it be used for? Opening and closing ceremonies are going to be

WillsPitStop

12:28pm

I don't want a new stadium if it means losing seating capacity.

Mister P

12:38pm

Is a new stadium being discussed? This is the first time hearing about it.

myfriendryan

12:53pm

Only here on CB

YankeeCoug

1:01pm

One thing I would want in a new stadium…

iknownothing

1:32pm

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