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Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - HuskieJohn - 01-08-2016 01:53 PM
Somehow they ranked us at the top of the MAC at #62 overall.
http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/huskie-stadium-s419
Food & Beverage 1*
Biggest knock was food offerings. To me it seemed like they sat on the East side just because I haven't seen fountain drinks served for the past 2 seasons on the West side.
I would expect that the food quality and offerings would greatly improve with the East side premium structure as they plan on adding 2 full concession stands and a kitchen.
The other issue they called out was the signs that say they accept credit cards but some of them not actually taking them.
Atmosphere 4*
Kind for a 3/4 full stadium at best this year
Neighborhood 3*
Not sure how they missed Pizza Pros as far as a pregame location.
Also once the LA Tan lot is developed it will at least look a bit better.
Fans 4*
Again Kind for a 3/4 full stadium at best this year
Access 5*
"Huskie Stadium is ridiculously easy to get to"
Return on Investment 4*
What you mean they didn't think the cheapest tickets are $42ea!
Extras 5*
Just going to cut and paste this one...
One point for the huskie statues all over town; it was a lot of fun pointing them out to each other as we drove to and from the stadium.
A second point for the great music they play - almost every song is well-known, and the fans really spend a lot of time dancing, stomping, and clapping.
A third point for the fireworks - I know a lot of teams do this, but here at Huskie Stadium, they shoot them off from multiple locations atop the stadium, and you can really feel the bang since the seats are so close to the action.
A fourth point for the north end zone - the YAC is impressive on its own, but the addition of the half-circle of flags and the Huskie standing guard makes for a stunning display.
A fifth point for the water tower and all the other Huskie décor around the stadium.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - DogPoundNorth - 01-08-2016 01:59 PM
It's an excellent little stadium when it comes to game day experience and return on investment. Just need those pretty updates and it will be one of the best stadiums in all of CFB. With the Yordon and IPF right next to it, it will look beyond fantastic.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - Dog Fan - 01-08-2016 02:06 PM
To all those folks wetting your pants over the proposed stadium improvements: I sure hope you're ready to open you wallets big time. And it WILL take big time donations.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - HuskieBowWow - 01-08-2016 02:30 PM
It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - HuskieJohn - 01-08-2016 03:37 PM
(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - HuskieFootball Addict - 01-08-2016 04:40 PM
(01-08-2016 03:37 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
I still hate the "fireworks"...SO LAME.
No loud boom ...the men in my house fart louder than the fireworks at HS.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - huskiebob - 01-08-2016 04:52 PM
(01-08-2016 04:40 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:(01-08-2016 03:37 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
I still hate the "fireworks"...SO LAME.
Now, that's impressive!
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - HuskieFootball Addict - 01-08-2016 06:12 PM
(01-08-2016 04:52 PM)huskiebob Wrote:(01-08-2016 04:40 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:(01-08-2016 03:37 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
I still hate the "fireworks"...SO LAME.
Now, that's impressive!
Not for the fireworks! lol
Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - Dog Fan - 01-08-2016 07:57 PM
(01-08-2016 06:12 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:(01-08-2016 04:52 PM)huskiebob Wrote:(01-08-2016 04:40 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:(01-08-2016 03:37 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
I still hate the "fireworks"...SO LAME.
Now, that's impressive!
Not for the fireworks! lol
Maybe we should get rid of the fireworks and have your guys fart after each touchdown. Except for the pre-game hot dogs, chili, and beers, it would cost us nothing.
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - OldTtimeNIU - 01-08-2016 08:07 PM
(01-08-2016 04:40 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:(01-08-2016 03:37 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:(01-08-2016 02:30 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote: It would have ranked higher if they still had the cannon!
IIRC it was in the 90s (rank not year) last time it was reviewed...with the cannon.
They specifically said they enjoyed the fireworks more than other stadiums even though its common to do.
I still hate the "fireworks"...SO LAME.
Bet you are a big hit on 4th of July
RE: Stadium Journey Huskie Stadium - Skinut - 01-08-2016 10:42 PM
0bviously they didn't have the beer nuggets.