Funny, but no. Expansion will only go to 55k.

Jan 29, 2015
8:32:42am

Solomon Levi

Current trends are smaller, but nicer.

TV revenue has changed attendance dynamics. The new philosophy is a nicer (more expensive) experience for those that come, but shrinking total attendees.

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Rice Eccles to expand to 70,000 seats

bluegato

1/29/15 8:04am

In all fairness.....they could rebuild the south end zone and easily.....

WJCougar

1/29/15 8:15am

It is interesting, but the estimates for the expansion are

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 8:28am

How about restroom expansion, at least in the West concourse? Seem to have a

Texas Hammer

1/29/15 8:33am

Or combine the projects into one single "West concourse restroom expansion."

ByuMba90

1/29/15 8:41am

Yes, which is why I said restroom upgrades, since the problem is a shortage

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 8:42am

Probably seemed like a good idea at the time.

Texas Hammer

1/29/15 8:47am

Another illustration of how badly we need to help the mentally ill

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 8:59am

Restroom upgrades? You mean like making all concorses made of ivory and

Walter Bellhaven

1/29/15 8:48am

Don't they still have to build track facilities as well?

BYUFam1

1/29/15 8:56am

No, that was built in 2010 (wouldn't expect you to know that, btw)

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 9:03am

Now I do...

BYUFam1

1/29/15 9:05am

I look at it as providing a service

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 9:06am

I'll bet that if they expand, it won't be there. Expanding endzone seats

Walter Bellhaven

1/29/15 8:47am

The plans are already announced

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 8:48am

and IF LES was currently at 70k, they would push for 75!

Desert Rat

1/29/15 8:26am

Funny, but no. Expansion will only go to 55k.

Solomon Levi

1/29/15 8:32am

Have to agree.....the 100,000 seat stadiums are not as full as they used to be.

WJCougar

1/29/15 9:35am

TAMU didn't get that memo.

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