I have read (and I concede that it may be untrue) that the steel used to build

Nov 1, 2024
3:34:57pm

WillsPitStop Truly Addicted User

LES is safety rated for 60-75 years and that it was known when it was built that it would have to be replaced after that time. I can imagine that insurance would become increasingly expensive the older the stadium gets as well.

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Why is there dissatisfaction with LES? What pitfalls lurk in outlaying big $?

MarylandFan

12:42pm

To me it looks like BYU (and the church for that matter) is taking the next step

BlueFever

12:45pm

Ridiculous if they do. LES has Size, tradition, great location; what a waste of

Jasbo

1:32pm

There is zero money in those sports. 🏈 brings in $$$ and upgrading it brings

Tio

2:10pm

No, you're right. I misunderstood that first comment. Nevermind! lol

BlueFever

2:41pm

It’s not an immediate need but they will have to replace it in the next 15-20

WillsPitStop

12:45pm

Let it marinate until then.

KayakCoug

1:13pm

I keep seeing all this talk about the steel degrading and I’m not sure I underst

Stopper6700

1:30pm

It’s used 7 times a year. There is no fatigue

claw

2:02pm

I have read (and I concede that it may be untrue) that the steel used to build

WillsPitStop

3:34pm

I think you’re right about the safety rating of the materials. The question is

Stopper6700

4:29pm

I would imagine they have been saving for a long time for whatever stadium work

BYUCLA

1:13pm

Have they though? Is there a stadium nest egg? I've never heard of that at BYU.

MarylandFan

1:20pm

Correct!! BYU almost pulled the trigger on this once before. It's gonna be

Tio

2:15pm

I'm not a structural engineer, so I'll

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