New Stadium

[Prairiehaas]

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Better handicap access is required. I've a friend that stopped attending when the N endzone was made off limits because he had nowhere to sit with friends in his wheelchair. As for students, yes we need more room for them. With the increased student attendance (nice to see) and the growth of the school there is not enough space for them now. I do hope this is built larger than needed. SDSU and South Dakota is growing fast. In 20+ years a crowd of 20k and more could be common place.

[witness]

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A lot of games students are not there, showing up for a rival game or home coming is not enough reason to add more student seating if they do not show up full force every game. With the new stadium I am guessing it would be for an increase in student section along with reserved and general admin assuming their will still be general admin not just all reserved.

I get what you are saying but some students dont come due to lack of seating in the student section. 5-10 years from now if the Jacks are consistently contenders in the MVFC and the students come out in force there will need to be more student seating.

[goon]

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All I know is that there needs to be more seating for students. More students would come if there were more seats for students and if it was a better venue.

A lot of games students are not there, showing up for a rival game or home coming is not enough reason to add more student seating if they do not show up full force every game. With the new stadium I am guessing it would be for an increase in student section along with reserved and general admin assuming their will still be general admin not just all reserved.

[goon]

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I believe you are hinting at a better configeration and more aisle and row space. They are both badly needed. I am not crazy about all steel bleachers as some one suggested. Build it so people have access to enjoy the game. A few elvators would help those with toddlers as well as old farts like myself.

Yep. I know space is a premium and the more space you make the more expensive it is. But I agree with you that if you want to truly make a family friendly envoriment for your school and team, a few accomdations like that are nessiscary. If you want to bring a 9 month old or my 90 year old grandma, chair seating and handicap areas will allow everyone who wants to be their the space needed to be comfortable.

[witness]

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All I know is that there needs to be more seating for students. More students would come if there were more seats for students and if it was a better venue.

[Nidaros]

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we werent as crowded this in in row 21 on the aisle. Other years while on the aisle when showing up just before game time, we had the 2 end seats and my wife got 1 cheek on and I sat in the asile because people were taking up to much space, or in the wrong section. Students should get bleachers for better standing room, and everyone else would really have a better experience if we had chair back seating. it would be worth the cost if you ask me.

I believe you are hinting at a better configeration and more aisle and row space. They are both badly needed. I am not crazy about all steel bleachers as some one suggested. Build it so people have access to enjoy the game. A few elvators would help those with toddlers as well as old farts like myself.

[goon]

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we werent as crowded this in in row 21 on the aisle. Other years while on the aisle when showing up just before game time, we had the 2 end seats and my wife got 1 cheek on and I sat in the asile because people were taking up to much space, or in the wrong section. Students should get bleachers for better standing room, and everyone else would really have a better experience if we had chair back seating. it would be worth the cost if you ask me.

[Nidaros]

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My current seat has too many well-fed Norsemen in the row. Hope the designers recognize that there are a LOT of 200lb + 6' and the average width need is 20" rather than the current 16". Especially with coats to keep warm.

Well I am in row 18 I believe and well fed. (for my own protection will not disclose the section) I get your point though. When CAS went up in 1962 there was no disability laws as there are now and boy its a hazzle sometimes when you sit in seat 3 and all those in seats 4 through 21 claim their seats.

[Nidaros]

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I look at it from a different point of view. Those suites, etc. would be a great marketing tool and fundraising opportunity for the athletic department. Having companies pay that kind of money would definitely help pay for the stadium and fund better coaching salaries, etc.

This isn't picking on you Nidaros, but more of a general opinion. I've always felt that SD is so far behind with these types of things and I really liked that they're looking into adding these additions to the stadium. This stadium could really make SDSU take off with their athletic department and raise the bar in South Dakota.

+++++ I am shooting my mouth off and feeling sorry for myself. Secretly I wish I could hand over 40k and watch the games in comfort.There are several D2 schools that have already picked up on this concept, Emporia State, NW Missouri, and Winona State to name three. With the configeration of CAS, there just has not been much opportunity to do this until Dykhouse was built. I am sure extra dollars have been raised on that facility with make shift sky boxes etc.

[rabidrabbit]

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My current seat has too many well-fed Norsemen in the row. Hope the designers recognize that there are a LOT of 200lb + 6' and the average width need is 20" rather than the current 16". Especially with coats to keep warm.

[Kemo]

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chair seating would be the best improvement IMO, the bench seating just gets way to crowded. Would love to have money to afford something a little fancier but I will be seating in reserved seats assuming ticket prices dont skyrocket. Otherwise will be stuck loosing reserved seats to opt for general admin if they have them. Otherwise the drawning that they have so far really looks awesome.

I hope when the final designs on the stadium come in they completely do away with bleacher seating except for the student section. Knowing that you'll have a reserved spot that won't be cramped will go a long ways in improving the fan experience at SDSU football games.

I hope our administration doesn't go the Southern Illinois route and just have tons of metal bleachers to save on cost.
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[boxerboy]

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I took the survey a few days ago. I felt guilty over the amount of games I attend and would attend in the future. Living in Michigan and only getting back periodically to see family when it fits my schedule, it has been years since I have been to Coughlin Alumni stadium. If and when this stadium gets built I will definately set up a weekend visit when the Jacks are in Brookings to enjoy the experience. I know it will cost a fair amount to get this stadium and other facilities built but what an addition it will be to athletics at SDSU and the fans.
P.S. Great way to start the resumption of play with those Yotes.

[goon]

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chair seating would be the best improvement IMO, the bench seating just gets way to crowded. Would love to have money to afford something a little fancier but I will be seating in reserved seats assuming ticket prices dont skyrocket. Otherwise will be stuck loosing reserved seats to opt for general admin if they have them. Otherwise the drawning that they have so far really looks awesome.

[RabbitObsessed]

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I've always felt that SD is so far behind with these types of things and I really liked that they're looking into adding these additions to the stadium. This stadium could really make SDSU take off with their athletic department and raise the bar in South Dakota.

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[SDSUAlum08]

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Yes I get it. Its about going for the gold and finding the gold thats out there. I guess I resent those who enjoy the leisure of indoors while watching the rest of the crowd freezing their butts off. I will never forget Nov 20, 2010, the UND game, when it took me atleast 12 hours and one whole Domino's pizza to recover from the cold. But thats what my fellow Norweigian economist Thorstein Veblen was speaking of when he described "conspicous consumption by the wealthy". Although they probably did not exist in his day but a suite in a outdoor football staduim would fit the bill.
I guess I should not knock them, as someone my be kind enough to invite me in on a cold afternoon.

I look at it from a different point of view. Those suites, etc. would be a great marketing tool and fundraising opportunity for the athletic department. Having companies pay that kind of money would definitely help pay for the stadium and fund better coaching salaries, etc.

This isn't picking on you Nidaros, but more of a general opinion. I've always felt that SD is so far behind with these types of things and I really liked that they're looking into adding these additions to the stadium. This stadium could really make SDSU take off with their athletic department and raise the bar in South Dakota.