(02-04-2015 06:58 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  

(02-04-2015 06:46 PM)Afflicted Wrote:  

(01-27-2015 01:50 PM)Hambone10 Wrote:  What UCF is describing isn't that dissimilar from my suggestion of a reserved area with high top bar tables on the concourse and on the wall above the chair backs with charging stations for devices. Do it on the home side with a barrier and 'fee for access' (included for parents and reserved ticket holders) and upgraded amenities (like alcohol and wifi?) Do the same on the other except free (without amenities or PAYGO for wifi)

I love these kinds of ideas, although a sandy beach in premium seating is a little over the top for me. A sandy beach in a stadium? That won't last. I like The Roost a lot. I think the university could make some real money up there if three or four of those sections were covered and if some big fans were installed. Maybe some televisions?

On another note, will more luxury boxes be installed like the one in the southeast corner of the stadium last year? I think that concept would really work. It looks like it would be better than the R room or Stadium Club. Did any of you go in there last year?

I agree with both of ya'll on your ideas. That's why I posted it in the first place. Make Rice Stadium a place to come spend the day watching football live or on TV. We have the room, and the Roost is a start to a full-blown sports bar. No reason we can't add this something like this to the extra room at HRS and pocket a bit of extra revenue.

Eventually we can charge premium pricing like UCF once it gets established, but initially, just get the crowds to come out. Heck you could almost do it on the entire East Upper deck if it got to be big, and still have plenty of room for other folks. UT and Aggie couldn't do it as well because of all their season tickets already sold. Think outside the box!

Say we run promotions to local Horns and Aggie fans to come have watch parties st HRS. No matter the start time of their games, they get admission to see a live Rice home game if they wish, and have a great hangout to watch their teams as well. Maybe some of them start getting more interested in Rice sports, as well. If they can watch UT and Aggie at Buffalo wild Wings, they can watch their games here, and give us the money. Definitely want to include some upgraded bathrooms with it like UCF did in their schematic (see diagram.)

Hooters is a'callin' JK! Pass it on!

Agree completely. One of the biggest assets of Rice Stdium is all the space. So much could be done with it. The Roost could be a premium sports bar underneath and then shaded up top for those who want to watch live football. Bringing in Hooters would be icing on the cake. They really do need to think outside the box.