(06-03-2022 08:40 AM)griffin Wrote:  

(06-03-2022 07:54 AM)Claw Wrote:  

(06-03-2022 07:37 AM)griffin Wrote:  

(05-22-2022 03:22 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(05-21-2022 10:59 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  I will post when and what I want thank you----Laird clearly stated at the 23:00 mark that low 40s was not set in stone/agreed upon/finalized/------the university had the brains to stay at MEMPHIS MEMORIAL STADIUM without alienating many fans ---plus they were not stupid enough to build a tiny mickey mouse at todays mega cost ----and then later have to add thousands more seats at even higher mega mega cost

The model from the studies and the consensus was Colorado State at 41,000. Laird wasn't stupid enough to say that the school didn't get what they want, so Plan B was the next best thing. 38,000 - 44,000 was ideal.

Quote:they were not stupid enough to build a tiny mickey mouse at todays mega cost

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40,000 Houston
38,000 Cincinnati
41,000 Colorado State
44,000 UCF
45,000 Baylor
45,000 TCU

We may get our wish for an even smaller stadium than 50K, the final seat count is no where near in stone. I’ll be surprised if it’s not much lower than 50k before it’s all over.

I think that might work if the Liberty Bowl Game and SHC can make up the seat revenue by increased suite revenue. That's what I expect to happen. It's money out of the university's pocket, but we seem to be unable to negotiate with any strength.

It looks to be with regards to more revenue opportunities.

If we can get it down to 45,000 it will create some demand for many games, and the overall experience will be infinitely better, which will make more people want to see the games in person. The revenue for the suites will be night and day.

The university should be able to charge more for tickets, especially for the suites. The canopies will look GREAT and will have the added benefit of doing away with the ugly sombrero look. The outside of the stadium will also look amazing. It isn't an OCS but it sure is a fantastic alternative to doing nothing.