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Associate AD [816]
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Why doesn't Miami build an on-campus stadium . . .
Oct 20, 2012, 8:25 PM
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that seats about 55K? That's ALL they need! If not an on-campus stadium, at least a stadium that's in the same neighborhood. They've put enough players in the pro's to gather a nice nest egg for such a project . . .
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Re: Why doesn't Miami build an on-campus stadium . . .
Oct 20, 2012, 8:28 PM
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because there is no guarantee anyone will show up often enough to justify the cost.
things cost money, and for things to happen in this country, someone has to MAKE money.
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And if you do, you're criticized*
Oct 20, 2012, 8:32 PM
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Re: If Louisville and UConn did it, surely Miami could.***
Oct 20, 2012, 8:35 PM
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few people within a driving distance of Miami could care about their football program unless they are winning.
it is the most fickle fan base in the country.
believe me, someone would have already exploited this opportunity if they would show up at their games on a consistent basis.
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I think Miami has the money, but I have heard on their
Oct 21, 2012, 12:16 AM
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boards that it will never happen for two reasons.
1. There is no space in Coral Gables for such a stadium with parking.
2. The residents of Coral Gables would have a fit if they woke up to find out Miami was planning to put a stadium in that neighborhood.
And even though I think Miami has the money, the land in that area has a stiff price. But you are right, a 50-55,000 seat on-campus stadium is just what they need.
Pitt is in the same boat there. I think Pitt made a huge mistake when they demolished the classic Pitt Stadium. They should have renovated instead of demolished. Something has been built where the old Pitt Stadium was. It was right in the heart of Pitt's campus.
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It will happen
Oct 20, 2012, 8:42 PM
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It is going to happen some time. The southern part if the campus has really become nice area.
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They have 19 years left on their lease with Sun Life Stadium***
Oct 20, 2012, 9:13 PM
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Orange Elite [5162]
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excuse me, 21 years***
Oct 20, 2012, 9:14 PM
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Re: Why doesn't Miami build an on-campus stadium . . .
Oct 20, 2012, 9:46 PM
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Coral gables where Miami is located has very strict building/zoning requirements. It is my understanding that a stadium in coral gables will never be allowed.
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Paw Warrior [4927]
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As our Miami friends say "No tengo dinero"***
Oct 21, 2012, 5:48 AM
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Orange Blooded [2213]
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Campus is in coral gables. NEVER Happen
Oct 21, 2012, 7:33 AM
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Zoning dept.
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Starter [383]
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Uconn stadium is 30 min from campus
Oct 21, 2012, 9:35 AM
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Built in Hartford which is geographically more central in the state. Seats 40k, I would guess most games have around 30k 'real' attendance at its 3rd quarter peak (among the latest arriving crowds i have ever seen). Students average about 10k per week.
Not exactly a success story
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