(04-13-2010 07:59 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote: 1.) The stadium looks sweet
I'm biased (obviously), but I think Jurich and the design firms involved did an excellent job with the expansion. The Oven is going to look very nice when fall rolls around.
(04-13-2010 07:59 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote: 2.) I'm surprised they let that many people in there with all the construction
Just got to know the right people
(04-13-2010 07:59 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote: 3.) Looks like it's time to close the endzone
The endzone will never be closed fully as the stadium was design to allow spectators to see the city skyline in the background. Plus, the Schnellenburger complex (weights, meeting rooms, offices, hall of fame, etc) is sitting there. The only future plans for that endzone are to extend the ends of stadium a bit further towards the Schnellenburger complex (but not completely close it in).
(04-13-2010 07:59 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote: 4.) I love party decks.
The new areas begin with the south terrace, which is about 40 feet beyond the current last row behind the south end zone. It will feature tents filled with concessions, a massive scoreboard that measures 120 by 50 feet and a place for fans to congregate before or during games.
At the moment it's only concrete with stacks of cinderblocks and equipment strewn about, but when finished, Jurich said it would be his favorite part of the expansion.
“The terrace is really unique. Our fans are going to really enjoy that area,” he said. “It's really festive, has great sight lines and will be a great place for people to gather.”
Fashioned after the expanded end-zone area in Raymond James Stadium — home of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the terrace can hold up to 2,500 people and will connect both sides of the stadium.