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(10-08-2019 02:55 AM)BearcatJerry Wrote:  There was an unsolicited plan/model created by HOK (I think it was HOK) that had a "double deck" configuration for both "east" and "west" stands that resembled the old Tampa stadium or the Liberty Bowl that had a projected capacity of "50k". Notably, the design had no "Luxury suites," sacrificing luxury for capacity. Brian Kelly hated it and the proposal went nowhere.

Correct. Something could be done. But on October 8, 2019 it's not even worth worrying about in my mind.

I also recall discussions about hosting Texas or Oklahoma @ PBS if needed for B12 membership. Nippert would be fine for Kansas, TCU, TTU, etc.. And I really don't think Nippert at 40,000 would be an issue with the ACC which actually has smaller stadia overall.

The risk in any expansion is destroying the unique attributes of Nippert as a historic venue situated in a natural bowl in the campus topography. Size isn't everything. Rice University has a 70,000 seat football stadium which is usually pretty empty, It doesn't make the school more attractive to the P5. Cameron Indoor @ Duke seats less than 10,000 for basketball but has room for lots of championship banners. Wrigley Field is a special place, whether one likes the Cubs or not.

Let's hope Fickell intends to stay for awhile, keep building and make UC football more of a destination for great talent from Ohio and elsewhere. Our area is responding with great crowds this season. Let's build sustainable attendance--start selling out season tickets before the season kicks off. Then demand will drive the conversation.