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Oct 31, 2024
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CougarWildcat
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I kinda dread the day we get a new stadium.
The Y's Insider
10/31/24 11:12am
I don't understand why people think we need a new one.
BYUnerd
10/31/24 11:12am
Yup, doesn't make any sense. Any increase in revenue is negated by the cost to build a stadium.
ManicBlue
10/31/24 11:16am
Not if it’s all paid for by donors. Infinite ROI for BYU itself.
mulletino
10/31/24 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
10/31/24 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
10/31/24 12:03pm
smh ...
ManicBlue
10/31/24 12:58pm
What did I say exactly beyond what's envisioned in your head? I didn't say build some Jerry Dome. That's on you.
mulletino
10/31/24 1:34pm
Your mind does go in "interesting" directions. I'm not "riled up" at all. Just trying to bring you back to reality. I
ManicBlue
10/31/24 1:40pm
Yeah, our Church that spends billions on a mall and temples is going to be so against building a new, up-to-date
mulletino
10/31/24 1:45pm
Your comparison is not even close to being valid. smh
ManicBlue
10/31/24 2:01pm
The Marriott Center is probably among some of the best college basketball arenas in the country. Largely due to
mulletino
10/31/24 2:10pm
Marriott Center and LES aren't really comparable for BYU
NYC and Japan
10/31/24 2:35pm
BYU uses the stadium literally 7 or 8 times a year for public events, 9 every
NYC and Japan
10/31/24 12:59pm
Yet will still have to be rebuilt completely at some point regardless. But sure, I guess never update it then.
mulletino
10/31/24 1:34pm
Who said never update it? Not I. Not anyone here. You said more than 6 games/yr
NYC and Japan
10/31/24 2:42pm
A "sick" stadium doesn't have to cost $1B. That's your own imagination on what "sick" means. BYU's back drop is sick
mulletino
10/31/24 2:46pm
Yep, I agreed that there will likely be a rebuild. Unlike to do anything that
NYC and Japan
10/31/24 3:01pm
Sick is BYU football on the field with the mountain views. The stands and stadium can be greatly upgraded/updated.
mulletino
10/31/24 3:29pm
And it funds the entire athletic department and is an enormous marketing arm for the school and the Church.
mulletino
10/31/24 2:39pm
we need it because large donors want luxury boxes. I don't want a new one, but if we get a new one it's because donors
HarlemCoug
10/31/24 3:16pm
We're already largest in the Big12. We need to expand stadium for inevitable B1G invite that we've snatched from Utes
CLCougar
10/31/24 11:28am
SEC invite. But close enough.
unctoothman
10/31/24 12:29pm
SEC has shown no interest to expand geographical footprint to the west
NYC and Japan
10/31/24 1:06pm
Because parts of it are sinking already and there are several “soft” spots in the structure
runningryan
10/31/24 11:31am
What I know is that the dimensions of the risers were built for people 5'9" and smaller. The bleacher numbers
PJMort
10/31/24 4:26pm
Don't need a new stadium... just need the East and West stands rebuilt
Coug
10/31/24 11:13am
Won’t work
runningryan
10/31/24 11:28am
With current precast and cast in place options. They could tear down and rebuild
Millhouse
10/31/24 11:44am
Soil stabilization usually needs to happen when the ground is thawed
runningryan
10/31/24 11:51am
Yes that’s true. It likely would cost a lot more. There are also a variety of
Millhouse
10/31/24 11:58am
The stone columns run 20 feet deep so the ground needs to be thawed
runningryan
10/31/24 3:56pm
They could do bundles of micro piles. They can be installed directionally in
Millhouse
10/31/24 5:24pm
Only 20'? I'm surprised they're not 40' at least.
BleedCougarBlue2
10/31/24 6:37pm
Why would the ground need to be thawed? The ground is never frozen at that depth
Trappist1F
11/1/24 10:05am
Frost rarely exceeds 18 inches in depth in Utah County.
Trappist1F
10/31/24 2:02pm
Nah. With ground thaw machines they can easily build all winter.
Cosmos-beard-card
10/31/24 7:11pm
Good point. Is the soil across the street under the big lot any more stable?
BackPacker
10/31/24 12:16pm
One alternative is to use the parking lots (by the Zions Bank) by the practice fields
runningryan
10/31/24 4:00pm
Ooh. That's interesting. Would have to buy out that little business complex.
BackPacker
10/31/24 4:23pm
Those are old buildings and the medical school wouldn’t take the whole Provo High campus
runningryan
10/31/24 5:05pm
What do you mean by "unstable"?
Trappist1F
10/31/24 1:05pm
This is exactly what I was going to say
BlooGeek
10/31/24 4:04pm
Look at the edge supports of the press boxes
runningryan
10/31/24 4:11pm
You underestimate the engineering and design we are capable of. If they wanted
Millhouse
10/31/24 5:30pm
Fair point. I am not an engineer.
runningryan
10/31/24 9:10pm
All buildings and structures settle over time. We engineer them...
Trappist1F
11/1/24 9:37am
This would be my choice. New press box, upper deck, club level, boxes,
Ski-U-Mah
10/31/24 5:03pm
This financial future will happen with or without a new stadium.
Florwood
10/31/24 11:15am
"I'm sad that die-hard fans will be further pushed" - already happened
WJCougar
10/31/24 11:16am
"further"
Ted Lasso
10/31/24 11:59am
I think the stadium will be revamped but will not be replaced.
WallaX2
10/31/24 11:17am
I wouldn’t worry about this too much. You’ll be 95.
Sandstone Cougar
10/31/24 11:17am
Tear down the old provo high school and build it there
CougarGuy84
10/31/24 11:17am
That's where the med school is going.
cmoney
10/31/24 11:18am
Build it on top of the medical school.
Florwood
10/31/24 11:18am
Holy moley. AI finally pulling its weight
TNT
10/31/24 2:19pm
Medical school won’t take up that much land
runningryan
10/31/24 11:25am
Don’t confuse a medical school with a teaching hospital, think law school size.
germ1
10/31/24 11:28am
Even if you imposed JRCB on that land there is a lot more left
runningryan
10/31/24 11:32am
RE: Even if you imposed JRCB on that land there is a lot more left
runningryan
10/31/24 11:39am
There isn't enough space there anyways. Needs parking around it as well.
mudpupper
10/31/24 11:36am
Rebuild will probably happen in the parking lot directly west of the stadium.
Parker Schnabel
10/31/24 11:38am
I get the sentiment, but stadiums don't last forever. Change is inevitable.
cmoney
10/31/24 11:19am
LES was built on the cheap in a time when stadiums were utilitarian in nature
runningryan
10/31/24 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
10/31/24 11:27am
Gladiator arena vibe would be cool.
UCLACoug
10/31/24 11:38am
I like the way you think!
BYU Grounds
10/31/24 7:23pm
you are making some assumptions that I'm not sure are accurate. The capacity may
Mayor of Cougartown
10/31/24 11:35am
Do this and we're good.
LifeLongLakerFan
10/31/24 11:56am
Is there a legit structural reason why the stadium we have won't last?
VenomFarmer
10/31/24 12:14pm
I just read running Ryan's kind of answered that.
VenomFarmer
10/31/24 12:28pm
I have read somewhere that the structural integrity of the steel is only rated
WillsPitStop
10/31/24 12:31pm
I wonder if The Church wants to upgrade BYU's stadium before the 2034 Olympics.
ldssdl
10/31/24 12:18pm
What would it be used for? Opening and closing ceremonies are going to be
WillsPitStop
10/31/24 12:28pm
I don't want a new stadium if it means losing seating capacity.
Mister P
10/31/24 12:38pm
Is a new stadium being discussed? This is the first time hearing about it.
myfriendryan
10/31/24 12:53pm
Only here on CB
YankeeCoug
10/31/24 1:01pm
No. Not at all.
Sandstone Cougar
10/31/24 2:03pm
Significant upgrades have been discussed at the highest levels. $ is there.
Thrill
10/31/24 6:01pm
One thing I would want in a new stadium…
iknownothing
10/31/24 1:32pm
New Stadium has been in the works for years. It's gonna be awesome!
Tio
10/31/24 2:15pm
I have been dreading everything all the time. C'est la vie. Everything is always
RoboKayne
10/31/24 2:37pm
Many families have already been priced out.
Lifer
10/31/24 3:32pm
I love LES. It is iconic. Some upgrades will enhance the experience.
swanfam
10/31/24 3:39pm
RE: I kinda dread the day we get a new stadium.
Sofaj
10/31/24 3:43pm
With BYU athletics operating in the black, maybe they don't need to sell their soul to the corporate devils?
TheLoneCougar
10/31/24 4:00pm
Why do you think we NEED to? Notre Dame seems fine. Michigan seems fine.
COACHdrn
10/31/24 4:01pm
Both those stadiums were built using concrete and rebar which can be replaced in sections
runningryan
10/31/24 4:15pm
UM spent $250M adding a new press box, 83 luxury suites, and 3200 club seats
Ski-U-Mah
10/31/24 5:12pm
Both have upgraded significantly
Thrill
10/31/24 6:03pm
I just want chairs and not benches.
Boring
10/31/24 4:49pm
Get real. The Church isn't going to build an entirely new stadium. They'll just
IronPotato
10/31/24 6:12pm
The Church wouldn’t do it. Private donor funds would.
Thrill
10/31/24 11:16pm
Do you realize how much a stadium costs?
IronPotato
11/1/24 8:45am
Yes. BYU has a lot of very generous donors who have the means to build/renovate
Thrill
11/1/24 8:53am
Won’t happen in my lifetime
BYU Grounds
10/31/24 7:16pm
Needs to happen. It’s an ugly stadium with beautiful views. Will help with
Magneto
10/31/24 7:52pm
The U ruined their stalim
CougarWildcat
10/31/24 11:02pm
I’d be OK long term if BYU just filled in the corners for aesthetic reasons.
Vert der Frick
11/1/24 9:54pm
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