The 1981 expansion lowered it by 8 feet.

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May 20, 2022
9:31:57pm

fan_byu All-American

The 1981 expansion lowered it by 8 feet.

The Daily Universe

1981: Stadium expansion marks new era in Y football - The Daily Universe

By Kim Meyer Online@du2.byu.edu Nov. 21, 1981 — A new era of BYU football began with the ground-breaking ceremonies for the expansion of Cougar Stadium after the Cougars routed the U of U 56-28 in the 1981 season finale. Coach LaVell Edwards, Athletic Director Glen Tuckett, BYU President Jeffrey...

https://universe.byu.edu/2000/11/11/1981-stadium-expansion-marks-new-era-in-y-football/

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When we rebuild LES, raise the field 10 feet!!

Xenon

5/20/22 9:28pm

The 1981 expansion lowered it by 8 feet.

fan_byu

5/20/22 9:31pm

Is it possible that our stadium was built on lower elevation, but still stands higher in elevation because it is bigger?

5/20/22 9:39pm

Yeah, pretty sure when you include actual stadium height we have the advantage

Magathis

5/20/22 9:40pm

That would make us the alpha and the omega, right? That means we are best.

5/20/22 9:41pm

Any list with Wyoming as No. 1 is not one I want to move up.

TrackCoug

5/20/22 9:44pm

Don't worry, it isn't

HandwovenBox

5/20/22 10:10pm

BYU, U of U, WSU and USU campuses are all at the same approximate elevation because...

Brisco

5/20/22 10:40pm

Better weather at a lower elevation

travelcoug

5/21/22 12:28am

RES Wikipedia page says it’s 4,637. LES is 4,649.

Fake Gary Sheide

5/22/22 12:09am

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