Board passes $22M for stadium design

[BDYZR]

13 minutes ago, SilverBull said:

It used to be fun before I got so old.  These days I can barely stand to pee.  I'll need wide, cushy seating if I am going to be lured into any new stadium.

I just hope to be able to afford seats in the new stadium.

[SilverBull]

4 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

I just hope to be able to afford seats in the new stadium.

Yeah, I hear you.  I used to pay handsomely for 8 season tix on the 50.   One more thing that is in the past for me.

[MaltLiquorBull]

15 minutes ago, USF_Bullsharks said:

Agreed with accessible basic amenities - build in many POS systems for concessions and bathrooms with many urinals/stalls to reduce all time spent away from the field. 

Couple things that have not been mentioned and some that have which I would love - 

1. Design the stadium with the SPP/Water Street idea of everything should market itself. Murals/pictures and design elements that people will WANT to take pictures and tag themselves in on social media. This includes outside and inside the stadium. The large brass(?) bulls that are around campus (front/back of MSC) will be necessary, inside and outside. Make them accessible to be sat on for pictures. 

2. Outside the arena area inspired by thunder alley, where people without tickets (or a limited amount of time) can still watch the game and hear the crowd. Food trucks + natural tailgating can enhance this part. Maybe even a beer vendor outside the stadium. The entire campus should buzz with gameday similar to SEC stadiums/campuses. 

3. Couple people have mentioned a big standing area with tables similar to RJ in the endzones. I have spent a ton of time in those areas between quarters seeing and chatting with friends over the years. The palm trees and some big bulls instead of a pirate ship would be a nice "meet up" spot and make it easier for families/friends to attend games. 

4. Entrance to the stadium should be grand, with a nice wide walkway and the alumni-donated pavers on each side. Keep the tradition of the football team/cheerleaders/band/sundolls walking up the entrance into the stadium. 

5. Lower(er) level walls on the field. One of the best USF traditions is the team walking around after the game and shaking fans' hands. Let's take it to the next level by making it easier to meet the players, congratulate them and take pictures with them. (I think this should be a tradition for every USF sport post-game). 

6. As someone else mentioned - have a history walk from the beginning of USF football through "today" including the jerseys, key victories, joining new conferences, etc.

7. Integrated technology with the screens/wifi - similar to texting in birthdays and a twitter/IG feed that displays fan posts when tagging USF Athletics or USF FB accounts. 

8. TV's in the concourses. 

9. Water fountains. 

Yes.  And speakers everywhere so that no matter where you are (restroom, concourse, in line, under the seats) you can hear the game radio broadcast so you don't miss anything.

[jjlovecub]

16 minutes ago, USF_Bullsharks said:

Agreed with accessible basic amenities - build in many POS systems for concessions and bathrooms with many urinals/stalls to reduce all time spent away from the field. 

Couple things that have not been mentioned and some that have which I would love - 

1. Design the stadium with the SPP/Water Street idea of everything should market itself. Murals/pictures and design elements that people will WANT to take pictures and tag themselves in on social media. This includes outside and inside the stadium. The large brass(?) bulls that are around campus (front/back of MSC) will be necessary, inside and outside. Make them accessible to be sat on for pictures. 

2. Outside the arena area inspired by thunder alley, where people without tickets (or a limited amount of time) can still watch the game and hear the crowd. Food trucks + natural tailgating can enhance this part. Maybe even a beer vendor outside the stadium. The entire campus should buzz with gameday similar to SEC stadiums/campuses. 

3. Couple people have mentioned a big standing area with tables similar to RJ in the endzones. I have spent a ton of time in those areas between quarters seeing and chatting with friends over the years. The palm trees and some big bulls instead of a pirate ship would be a nice "meet up" spot and make it easier for families/friends to attend games. 

4. Entrance to the stadium should be grand, with a nice wide walkway and the alumni-donated pavers on each side. Keep the tradition of the football team/cheerleaders/band/sundolls walking up the entrance into the stadium. 

5. Lower(er) level walls on the field. One of the best USF traditions is the team walking around after the game and shaking fans' hands. Let's take it to the next level by making it easier to meet the players, congratulate them and take pictures with them. (I think this should be a tradition for every USF sport post-game). 

6. As someone else mentioned - have a history walk from the beginning of USF football through "today" including the jerseys, key victories, joining new conferences, etc.

7. Integrated technology with the screens/wifi - similar to texting in birthdays and a twitter/IG feed that displays fan posts when tagging USF Athletics or USF FB accounts. 

8. TV's in the concourses. 

9. Water fountains. 

Love these ideas. Great thought to them. Except for #9. They simply aren’t necessary 

[jjlovecub]

10 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

I just hope to be able to afford seats in the new stadium.

I’m sure there will be price points for everyone. No complaints allowed on here from anyone when pricing comes out  

[bulloni]

1 hour ago, FazaUSF said:

11am

[hm101]

Can we install one of these "portals" directly into the stadium?

[Jim Johnson]

@FazaUSF and I were on the same session with about 20 others.  The ideas shared were basically everything we've heard here many times before.  Some highlights:

• Quite a lot of support for having a centralized tailgating location, while allowing people to tailgate across campus if they so choose.
  • This would allow for a return of the pregame walk for the team
  • It would also allow parts of the band to play for different tailgate areas (something they used to do)
• Shade! With more shade, people are more likely to remain in the bowl for more of the game
• Band - make it easy for them to get to and from the field, and account for instruments if they have a dedicate section
• Seat backs were important to a few people... but everyone said the students could use SRO or bench seating
• Ensure a enough concessions and bathrooms to avoid really long lines, and allow video/audio of the game when waiting
• Allow expanded access to the facility
  • A restaurant that could be open year around
  • Allow people to run/workout
  • Let student club sports use/rent the field
  • Design the acoustics to account for concerts

 

Edited April 17, 2023 by Jim Johnson

[Brad]

Thank you @Jim Johnson.

[CousinRicky]

1 hour ago, Jim Johnson said:

@FazaUSF and I were on the same session with about 20 others.  The ideas shared were basically everything we've heard here many times before.  Some highlights:

• Quite a lot of support for having a centralized tailgating location, while allowing people to tailgate across campus if they so choose.
  • This would allow for a return of the pregame walk for the team
  • It would also allow parts of the band to play for different tailgate areas (something they used to do)
• Shade! With more shade, people are more likely to remain in the bowl for more of the game
• Band - make it easy for them to get to and from the field, and account for instruments if they have a dedicate section
• Seat backs were important to a few people... but everyone said the students could use SRO or bench seating
• Ensure a enough concessions and bathrooms to avoid really long lines, and allow video/audio of the game when waiting
• Allow expanded access to the facility
  • A restaurant that could be open year around
  • Allow people to run/workout
  • Let student club sports use/rent the field
  • Design the acoustics to account for concerts

 

Good recap.