(01-31-2022 11:14 AM)TDenverFan Wrote:  

(01-31-2022 11:10 AM)whittx Wrote:  

(01-31-2022 01:29 AM)All4One Wrote:  

(01-30-2022 11:48 PM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  I think a 20,000-seat stadium would be ideal. That is, if the idea is to ultimately move up to FBS. Otherwise, a 10-15,000-seat stadium would be more beneficial to the Privateers.

Why not the Superdome? Does it really matter if not all the seats are filled? The attendance and seating capacity requirements may be vastly reduced at the new Division 1-AA after the Pay-for-Play Autonomy schools break away from the Gang of 5. And the current FCS 1-AA becoming 1-AAA would likely require much less.

Yes, it matters. One of the reasons to add football (even at the FBS level) is for greater alumni involvement. Tough to get alumni to get fully involved if you are playing off-campus. Also, a smaller stadium allows for a better atmosphere compared to a sea of empty seats. It is why UCF built the Bounce House even though it was with flimsy enough materials to enable the bouncing to occur.

Also the cost of opening/operating the Superdome is going to be a lot higher than a typical FCS stadium. I would bet they would lose money on each home game using the Superdome, unless the city gave them a real sweetheart deal.

UTA hears similar things about using the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Last I heard and was involved; it cost 1 million to rent the place (though I think all bills paid).

I’m sure the super dome wouldn’t be as costly, but likely would be the biggest in the city.