I'd hate to see us bind ourselves in with no feasibility for expansion, though. One of the immediate problems with hosting record crowds is egress. We all know the fire marshal clamped down on attendance several years back. In the "upgrade" plan they should do something to provide the necessary egress for larger crowds and, in conjunction, design in an arrangement for temporary bleachers to expand seating when necessary. It may mean redesigning the fencing and gating, and taking out more of the stone wall at the south end. Yes, we love the old stone work, but I'm sure something attractive and in keeping with the architecture of the university could be done. Look how nice the alumni pavilion is. They could put in nice stone pillars with some sort of aesthetic gates that could be swung open. I know there is at least one gate in there now, but there may have to be more done. If permanent expansion isn't realistic, at least do something so larger crowds can be accomodated on an as needed basis.

(10-07-2013 11:41 AM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I'd hate to see us bind ourselves in with no feasibility for expansion, though. One of the immediate problems with hosting record crowds is egress. We all know the fire marshal clamped down on attendance several years back. In the "upgrade" plan they should do something to provide the necessary egress for larger crowds and, in conjunction, design in an arrangement for temporary bleachers to expand seating when necessary. It may mean redesigning the fencing and gating, and taking out more of the stone wall at the south end. Yes, we love the old stone work, but I'm sure something attractive and in keeping with the architecture of the university could be done. Look how nice the alumni pavilion is. They could put in nice stone pillars with some sort of aesthetic gates that could be swung open. I know there is at least one gate in there now, but there may have to be more done. If permanent expansion isn't realistic, at least do something so larger crowds can be accomodated on an as needed basis.

They can bring in bleachers still. Not that many but some. There is a lot of room behind the student section. If in the next three seasons it was needed they could add seats. For now, lets not make our stadium look more empty due to empty seats.

Glass Bowl doesn't necessarily need an expansion, but a complete stadium renovation is long over due (and hey, while you're at it, why not add a few more seats?). Take the Savage Arena renovation for example. Glass Bowl needs a similar renovation now. It is still one of the nicest stadiums in the conference, but a complete overhaul of the stadium would take it over the top. Right now, I'd say Akron has one of the nicer stadiums (because it's brand new).

(10-08-2013 03:51 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  Glass Bowl doesn't necessarily need an expansion, but a complete stadium renovation is long over due (and hey, while you're at it, why not add a few more seats?). Take the Savage Arena renovation for example. Glass Bowl needs a similar renovation now. It is still one of the nicest stadiums in the conference, but a complete overhaul of the stadium would take it over the top. Right now, I'd say Akron has one of the nicer stadiums (because it's brand new).

its because akron let companies 'BUY' the stadium and they actually have concerts at it.


glass bowl shoulda been doing that long ago

(10-08-2013 12:46 PM)UofToledoFans Wrote:  They can bring in bleachers still. Not that many but some. There is a lot of room behind the student section. If in the next three seasons it was needed they could add seats. For now, lets not make our stadium look more empty due to empty seats.

Room to set them up is one thing, but whether the fire marshal will permit enough people in the stadium to sit on them is another. I don't know what that number is. Won't need to worry about it this year, though.

(10-08-2013 05:51 PM)crusher38 Wrote:  

(10-08-2013 03:51 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  Glass Bowl doesn't necessarily need an expansion, but a complete stadium renovation is long over due (and hey, while you're at it, why not add a few more seats?). Take the Savage Arena renovation for example. Glass Bowl needs a similar renovation now. It is still one of the nicest stadiums in the conference, but a complete overhaul of the stadium would take it over the top. Right now, I'd say Akron has one of the nicer stadiums (because it's brand new).

its because akron let companies 'BUY' the stadium and they actually have concerts at it.


glass bowl shoulda been doing that long ago

I saw the Beach Boys at the GB. Been done.

(10-08-2013 07:33 PM)DetroitRocket Wrote:  

(10-08-2013 05:51 PM)crusher38 Wrote:  

(10-08-2013 03:51 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  Glass Bowl doesn't necessarily need an expansion, but a complete stadium renovation is long over due (and hey, while you're at it, why not add a few more seats?). Take the Savage Arena renovation for example. Glass Bowl needs a similar renovation now. It is still one of the nicest stadiums in the conference, but a complete overhaul of the stadium would take it over the top. Right now, I'd say Akron has one of the nicer stadiums (because it's brand new).

its because akron let companies 'BUY' the stadium and they actually have concerts at it.


glass bowl shoulda been doing that long ago

I saw the Beach Boys at the GB. Been done.

yes but how long was that ago?


i saw los loney boys last year in akron. they make it a regular summer thing out there for concerts.


the last concert the glass bowl had was busta rhymes after homecoming and my god the news stations made it seem like the klan was rallying. they were seriously telling people not to go. smh.