FIU approved for new football stadium
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Bytor
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
FIU approved for new football stadium
It feels good don't it, when everything seems to be going well, on and off the field. You guys have been playing pretty well as of late, congras on that and your approved stadium.
You are right, we do have some pretty good leaders that will get things done, some of us are a little fustrated on how long it's taking and not playing well doesn't help either - but with Lockhart being torn down after the 2008 season, timing is of essence now, so we should get some type of news about our stadium soon as well.
It rather stinks that we still have to play OUR Shula Bowl games at Dolphin Stadium for the next 4-5 years, it takes any home advantage away from us >:(
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Wise Owl
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
The positive of playing in Dolphin stadium is 1. it gives it a true bowl type atmosphere being a natural place. 2, it king of takes on and can grow into that UF vs Georgia rivalry game played in Jax.
Fanatic I was on your boards last night and that was some nice kuddo's about Schnelly and Buddy. our sincere thanks. I know some of you guys post on the Rivals boards as well did they know it was the same guy as Blue2?
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First Flight
Member since 2003
FIU approved for new football stadium
that much longer to play your home portion of the Shula Bowl at the Dolphin Stadium?..I thought it was 3 or 4 times only. Wow! Anyways, good luck tonight, as I hope the Florida schools start making some noise….starting TONIGHT!!
Talon, yes, I knew Blue2 was OG Owl. I don't know if many others, besides devonsmom, FIU'ers visit that Florida high school site, though.
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Wise Owl
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
25,000 seat outdoor stadium — 2008
Innovation village and dome —- 20??
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Wise Owl
Member since 2007
FIU approved for new football stadium
owlfan1 said
FIU has the right idea. Maybe people will finally start to see the light and realize that FAU has taken way too long to get things done. I have always been a proponent of the type of plan FIU is putting into place. It makes way more sense than the over the top innovation village. I said under a different link that FIU is quickly passing FAU by and I think it is now more clear than ever. Congrats to FIU. Now, lets get FAU in gear and make this thing happen for us. GO OWLS!!!
25,000 seat outdoor stadium — 2008
Innovation village and dome —- 20??
I say if the dome is still in the plans, build a minimum stadium 15-16000. That will at least satisfy the D1A attendance issue and minimize the capital output. This will then become a nice soccer venue or local highschool football games. I don't think there is any need to go more than 15-16K for a temporary solution for a home field and chances are that is all the seating capacity needed for a while. FIU's first phase will be 20K but this will be a permanent fixture which they will add to in the future.
Money ($$$) is the biggest issue here.
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Wise Owl
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
I have always supported the 20,000 expandable stadium idea.
No matter what happens money will need to be invested to build even a temp. stadium. At 15,000 it would be fine if it is built the right way. Temporary for the football team, but a permanent fixture on campus. It is still a $10 million project even if it is done as simplistic as possible. GO OWLS!!!
2017 and 2019 Conference USA Champions
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Wise Owl
Member since 2007
FIU approved for new football stadium
FAU - THE REAL SLEEPING GIANT
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Wise Owl
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
2017 and 2019 Conference USA Champions
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Wise Owl
Member since 2007
FIU approved for new football stadium
The ball is in the trustees court right now. Lets see where they go with this.
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Wise Owl
Member since 2004
FIU approved for new football stadium
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