Memorial Stadium upgrades after 2026 from A.D Troy Dannen

[Frozone]

Going from the fact that the original stadium had a capacity of 31,000 which included the current east and west stadium lower stands and second tiers (which the west second tier has already be converted to chairbacks).but lets just assume 31,000 seats would be converted to chairbacks while also assuming 4 seats would be lost for every 24 a reduction of approximately 17% which would equate to a loss of about 5,100 seats. Obviously it should be a little less than this, given the west second tier already has chairbacks.

That would be acceptable. Don’t want to drop below 80,000 in a conference where the big boys have 100,000 plus.

 

[jflores]

That would be acceptable. Don’t want to drop below 80,000 in a conference where the big boys have 100,000 plus.

I don't think this is necessarily true. Iowa has played with the big boys for years with various strong teams and they fill out about 70K. Of all the bonehead games they've dropped over the years, they've never lost because they spotted the other team 20K fans.

The true test of whether Nebraska will be a big boy is seeing how much and how often a state of 2 million people can be squeezed to keep up with the cost of doing business.

 

[Frozone]

I don't think this is necessarily true. Iowa has played with the big boys for years with various strong teams and they fill out about 70K. Of all the bonehead games they've dropped over the years, they've never lost because they spotted the other team 20K fans.

The true test of whether Nebraska will be a big boy is seeing how much and how often a state of 2 million people can be squeezed to keep up with the cost of doing business.

I hear what you’re saying. But I would argue that Iowa is not now—nor have they ever been—a big player within the conference or the college football landscape. Their program has a hard ceiling, and they’ve reached it.

Nebraska, on the other hand, has higher aspirations. And even though we’ve been nowhere close to achieving them since Mike Riley was hired, I think we sell ourselves short by decreasing stadium capacity (something we’ll have to live with for decades) when we’re right smack in the middle of our all-time low as program. Fan support in Nebraska is unprecedented; better to make a decision about capacity when we’re winning 9 or so games a year again. Then we’ll have a more accurate barometer of season ticket demand.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

West and South both need to be brought into the 21st century. But, South moreso. Ridiculous over there.

 

[huskerfan66]

I don't think this is necessarily true. Iowa has played with the big boys for years with various strong teams and they fill out about 70K. Of all the bonehead games they've dropped over the years, they've never lost because they spotted the other team 20K fans.

The true test of whether Nebraska will be a big boy is seeing how much and how often a state of 2 million people can be squeezed to keep up with the cost of doing business.

I don't care about iowa anything

 

[jflores]

I hear what you’re saying. But I would argue that Iowa is not now—nor have they ever been—a big player within the conference or the college football landscape. Their program has a hard ceiling, and they’ve reached it.

Nebraska, on the other hand, has higher aspirations. And even though we’ve been nowhere close to achieving them since Mike Riley was hired, I think we sell ourselves short by decreasing stadium capacity (something we’ll have to live with for decades) when we’re right smack in the middle of our all-time low as program. Fan support in Nebraska is unprecedented; better to make a decision about capacity when we’re winning 9 or so games a year again. Then we’ll have a more accurate barometer of season ticket demand.

I’m no fan of Iowa and they have tended to be a five hundred ish team historically. But they’ve given some high end teams a run for their money.

If seats could deliver aspirations we wouldn’t have been lost for the last 20 years.

I think if I were the ad I’d have to look at the trade off between the lost revenue from seating and any expected drop in the live fan attendance in the next couple decades. Nebraska does enjoy substantial fan support but for the last 20 years has papered over the loss in fan interest by having rich boomer die hards buy up tickets and inflate actual demand.

Folks in the millennial and gen z generation are not attending games like their boomer forebears. I’m one of the oldest millennials at 42 and you get a few years younger than me and the only heyday they remember is crouch getting run off the field by Colorado and Miami.

Nebraska needs to avoid a situation where it’s house poor. Make the best in game experience but realistically size it for a generation that has 65” tvs in their bedroom. Maybe that’s 70k maybe it’s 90k. When they squeeze the fan base they need to pay coaches and players at an inflated rate over the long term.

 

[HBK4life]

 

[dinglefritz]

West and South both need to be brought into the 21st century. But, South moreso. Ridiculous over there.

I’m pretty sure Missouri in the vaunted SEC still has GA seating in their north endzone that consists of dirt and rocks….

 

[IM4NUalways]

Really? I'm fine with the current screen and sound system. We're spoiled.

The current screen is bad. Were you at the CU game when it quit working for like 5 minutes and was all pixelated at times? The technology has surpassed that screen years and years ago.

 

[NikkiSixx]

I wouldn't want to be the AD on the hook for this project.. it's kind of a lose/lose scenario if you ask me.

Now if the team was on a hot several season winning streak, then I'd say go for it, but the current reality makes it tough to ask for donations and the bowl eligible drum has already been beaten for all it's worth.

You have to invest in the stadium, yes.. but I'd be more inclined to string out some upgrades over a 10 year period, pay as you go type thing rather than put up a massive proposal with space station type of money up front. Upgrade the screen this year, next 2 years do a phase 1 and then a phase 2 to the south side, this is how I'd probably try to do it.

 

[mwulf]

Grass Fields ???!!!?

 

[Mrs.Jeans15]

Grass Fields ???!!!?

Yes

 

[stingerz]

I’m pretty sure Missouri in the vaunted SEC still has GA seating in their north endzone that consists of dirt and rocks….

Pretty sure it is being torn out currently with their stadium renovation.

 

[dinglefritz]

The current screen is bad. Were you at the CU game when it quit working for like 5 minutes and was all pixelated at times? The technology has surpassed that screen years and years ago.

meh. Watch the game.

 

[IM4NUalways]

meh. Watch the game.

It was during quarter breaks. It's a shitty screen these days with limited things it can do.

 

[huskerfan1414]

meh. Watch the game.

Theyll never do it, but it’d be great if for one game they had a no tv, no lights, no music game. Just the p.a. Announcer, fans, and the bands.

 

[TFrazier]

Theyll never do it, but it’d be great if for one game they had a no tv, no lights, no music game. Just the p.a. Announcer, fans, and the bands.

The way I remember it when I started watching games in Memorial Stadium in the mid 1980’s.

Could call it a throwback Saturday.

I know this isn’t possible but fans would have to check their phones in at the gates and they would get them back when the game is over.

 

[Dean Pope]

I’m pretty sure Missouri in the vaunted SEC still has GA seating in their north endzone that consists of dirt and rocks….

And Missouri will also have one or two players drafted on Day 1 of the NFL draft just like last year.

 

[dinglefritz]

And Missouri will also have one or two players drafted on Day 1 of the NFL draft just like last year.

But but but the fans in South stadium have to climb stairs and then back down again to take a pee.....

 

[Dean Pope]

But but but the fans in South stadium have to climb stairs and then back down again to take a pee.....

Honestly, I don't know why they do it. Short of those poor souls who have traveled to away games to watch loss after loss, the people in the end zone seating really need to be commended for their dedication. I wouldn't do it.

 

[mwulf]

Theyll never do it, but it’d be great if for one game they had a no tv, no lights, no music game. Just the p.a. Announcer, fans, and the bands.

Whatever gets that jackhole to stop screaming on 3rd down over PA

 

[Enrozes]

Theyll never do it, but it’d be great if for one game they had a no tv, no lights, no music game. Just the p.a. Announcer, fans, and the bands.

@Missouri 2009 was like this (although there were lights) because the storm knocked out a bunch of systems right before the game. No PA, no video boards, no ads or music. Even the ref’s mic was out. Just football, fans, bands. One of my favorite games I’ve attended.

Every time I hear them talk about the “game day experience” I’m afraid they’re going the wrong direction. These days Nebraska games are more corporate and sanitized than NFL games. Less is more, IMO.

 

[Enrozes]

Whatever gets that jackhole to stop screaming on 3rd down over PA

I’m told he doesn’t like it but has been commanded to do so. Same with the band not playing between plays when we have the ball.

 

[king_kong_]

It’s bs we have to wait so long for natural grass

Should be in by opening day this season

 

[scarletred]

It’s bs we have to wait so long for natural grass

Should be in by opening day this season

Write em check, will have it.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

Mr Yogurt is a pawn. Hell do whatever is profitable for the Regents.

Aramark is bad news for us as fans. They will skyrocket prices and eliminate stuff... I'm looking at you Vals and Runza

Seriously bad contract. Mr Yogurt, you suck

 

[HuskerHusaria]

You want a slice of Vals pizza? $12

You want a Runza? $15

I hope they go bankrupt

 

[scarletred]

You want a slice of Vals pizza? $12

You want a Runza? $15

I hope they go bankrupt

How much for beer?

 

[TFrazier]

Mr Yogurt is a pawn. Hell do whatever is profitable for the Regents.

Aramark is bad news for us as fans. They will skyrocket prices and eliminate stuff... I'm looking at you Vals and Runza

Seriously bad contract. Mr Yogurt, you suck

You want a slice of Vals pizza? $12

You want a Runza? $15

I hope they go bankrupt

Another reason for some fans to just stay home and watch the games on their large screen tv.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

How much for beer?

Probably 10$ for a Bud Light. If you're feeling risky 15$ for a shot of JD

 

[mcfadd]

You’re talking about a professional musicians sound system based down on the field. It’s a way different animal than trying to blast a million jiggawatts over 80,000 screaming fans. Yeah they can probably make the sound system better but when is enough enough? Now get off my lawn.

 

[scarletred]

Probably 10$ for a Bud Light. If you're feeling risky 15$ for a shot of JD

Doubt they will sell liquor. JD sucks anyway, cheap mans burboun.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

Doubt they will sell liquor. JD sucks anyway, cheap mans burboun.

Well then Evan Williams... Lmao

@Pennsyhusker

 

[scarletred]

Well then Evan Williams... Lmao

@Pennsyhusker

Same stuff like Jim Beam..
Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig or Maker’s Mark works.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

Same stuff like Jim Beam..
Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig or Maker’s Mark works.

I doubt Memorial Stadium is gonna serve classy stuff like Maker's Mark.... Probably $40 a shot lmao

 

[huskerfan1414]

It’s bs we have to wait so long for natural grass

Should be in by opening day this season

I agree, but don't trust our A.D. He's too focuses on things like screwing over our best fans.