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FIU's new football stadium taking shape

FIUFanatic said

"They are not dipping into reserves for that…The University floated a $34 million bond secured by revenue streams already determined.  No where is any information where FIU is "paying" for it…"

ok, i can go there with if you dont think that is a fair assessment…BUT, qualify this statement please:

"revenue streams already determined"

since i already know what your answer will be, i will reitterate the fact that they are paying for it.

Bottom line.
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FIUFanatic said

They are not dipping into reserves for that….that is a misleading representation of the truth.  The University floated a $34 million bond secured by revenue streams already determined.  No where is any information where FIU is "paying" for it……As far as everything else….it is looking awesome right now…

Either way, congrats on that…it looks fantastic and I am jealous.  Your next season should be a blast no matter your record (which I think will be turning around shortly).  But to talk a little trash…cant wait to beat you in that new stadium. 

Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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walty12 said

FIUFanatic said

They are not dipping into reserves for that….that is a misleading representation of the truth.  The University floated a $34 million bond secured by revenue streams already determined.  No where is any information where FIU is "paying" for it……As far as everything else….it is looking awesome right now…

Either way, congrats on that…it looks fantastic and I am jealous.  Your next season should be a blast no matter your record (which I think will be turning around shortly).  But to talk a little trash…cant wait to beat you in that new stadium.

Since we'll play at Dolphin Stadium this year…you'll have to wait two years for that ;)  Thanks for the compliments…in 2010 will be you looking at a new stadium become reality, and I have a feeling I will be the jealous one then….
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FIUFanatic said

Since we'll play at Dolphin Stadium this year…you'll have to wait two years for that……in 2010 will be you looking at a new stadium become reality, and I have a feeling I will be the jealous one then….

i Hope you dont think i was knocking you up above, because i wasnt …i was merely pointing out to Walty why we "appear" to be behind…

i think it is great you are getting a revamped stadium…its great for the SBC that two programs are going to have "new" facilitites…

although, as you mentioned, ours will be NICER :P  ;)  ;D
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With UM playing in Dolphin Stadium, it would seem that FAU would be in a position to get out of the once-per-year contract there. A little political pressure here and there could just wipe it out.

The FAU-FIU game needs to become a home-and-home series. Neither team draws well at Joe Robbie.

FIU is getting a new stadium, BTW.
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No problem…just wanted to say what I think, have read, and have spoken to personnel,  is the financial structure of this new stadium…BTW, It is NOT a revamped stadium..it will be a totally new stadium in the same footprint of the "old".  Hey, I said jealous in part,  because of the feeling you guys will have when you see that beauty 'grow' before your eyes (like we are now)…not necessarily because of which one will be nicer…no concession on my part…let's just say both programs will be extremely happy showcasing the brand new stadiums…. ;)
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USF, pretty nice opening game and almost a sure way of getting a sell out. I almost cant help but feel a little jealous, but then I remember the NO Bowl and I feel all better  ;D

Oh Lockhart you've given us such great memories, but I honestly can not wait for 2010.

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FIUFanatic said

No problem…just wanted to say what I think, have read, and have spoken to personnel,  is the financial structure of this new stadium…BTW, It is NOT a revamped stadium..it will be a totally new stadium in the same footprint of the "old".  Hey, I said jealous in part,  because of the feeling you guys will have when you see that beauty 'grow' before your eyes (like we are now)…not necessarily because of which one will be nicer…no concession on my part…let's just say both programs will be extremely happy showcasing the brand new stadiums…. ;)

forgive my ignorance here, but i thought they were adding on the the exsisting…not tearing it down??
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Fledgling said

I wonder if they'll have better "Pa King" there


(outside of the orange bowl some old man attended a parking lot with signs that read "Pa King $5.00")

Maybe that was for the Patriots fans back in the old days. ;D
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Does  anyone have any photos of the stadium other than the one from the article? I tried to google it and nothing came up other than preliminary designs.

GO OWLS!!!

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