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re: A tribute to Tiger Stadium...best stadium in the SEC!
Posted on 5/28/14 at 12:05 am to gerkin
Posted on 5/28/14 at 12:05 am to gerkin
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on the list of my criteria that make the ideal game watching environment - proximity to exits and/or bathrooms isn't really near the top.
Try as I might, I can't make better access to exits and thus quicker access to restrooms and concessions a negative.
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its all kind of negated by the fact that i am forced to wait through a rather idle line stretching about 30 yards to get to the bathroom.
As I pointed out, that's being studied and will be addressed...
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And Alleva said LSU is looking into improving the restrooms at Tiger Stadium — which might become necessary if beer sales are ever approved.
On what could happen to the old dorms in Tiger Stadium:
"It’s full of asbestos, so it all would have to be abated. The plumbing is shot. The electrical is shot. The ceilings are really low. It’s a really low ceiling, so aesthetically it limits what you can do. One of the things that we have the architect looking at now, and goes back to the fan experience, we have them looking into the possibility of creating more restroom space out of that dorm space, renovated space for particularly women’s restrooms. Women are really particular about that. So it we could create more restroom space, that would be a real advantage for us.
Joe Alleva talks end zone expansion, beer sales, SEC Network at BR Press Club
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also, i dont find the chair-back seats particularly comfortable.
They're better than bleacher seats. Most fans in other stadiums don't have that option.
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also, showing me maps of louisiana and planned light rail and restaurants doesnt change my opinion of tiger stadium (good or bad) or my game viewing experience there.
They will enhance the experience of the vast majority of fans here. Can't really argue that.
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dont ask the question if you arent going to accept an answer from someone who doesnt accept your position. especially on a subjective topic like this.
Thing is, there's subjective and there's facts. The facts are that Tiger Stadium has more premium seats of all types than every stadium except Arkansas' and the most chair back seats of any stadium in the league. That's not up for discussion.
Have a great day!
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Posted on 5/28/14 at 12:10 am to TigersOfGeauxld
I just can't see this NOLA to BR rail thing happening. BR just does not have the public transportation for it.
Sure it would be great for people going to NOLA from BR, but I don't see how it does anything to help get people to BR.
Sure it would be great for people going to NOLA from BR, but I don't see how it does anything to help get people to BR.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:58 am to TigersOfGeauxld
you are making argument that tiger stadium is the best place to watch a college football game. that is a very very subjective thing. for some people it is, for others it isnt. i mentioned the reasons why .. FOR ME... it might not be.
your response then either changes the issue (number of premium seats compared to other stadiums/money generated per seat) or changes it to future tense vs present tense (once bathroom traffic is fixed/once light rail and trolley are built/once hotels and restaurants are built).
for 25 years ive suffered through absurd traffic jams if i want to use restroom. i have no doubt one day it will change, but it hasnt changed.
you mention light rail between cities and a trolley up and down river as if it is going to be plopped in right quick. im well aware of the discussions on these types of things and even if they all go forward - this takes a very very long time to be built.
if and when all these above things get built, im sure it will be great. but it will not be designed to handle the load of people leaving tiger stadium at 10:30 PM. a light rail between cities is meant for other purposes - not primarily for mass transit of fans 7 nights out of the year.
and all that aside, we are still left with a stadium that in MY OPINION is a nice historic place but with a TERRIBLY designed south endzone addition and some really tacky designed crap all around the site (ex: the arched gates at ground level are just awful in my opinion).
my god man, you need to understand you are dealing with something enormously subjective. you cant force or declare tiger stadium as being the best college football venue any more than you can declare chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla ice cream.
the funny thing is, tiger stadium might be my favorite place to watch a game - but if it is - it is for none of the reasons you put forth.
your response then either changes the issue (number of premium seats compared to other stadiums/money generated per seat) or changes it to future tense vs present tense (once bathroom traffic is fixed/once light rail and trolley are built/once hotels and restaurants are built).
for 25 years ive suffered through absurd traffic jams if i want to use restroom. i have no doubt one day it will change, but it hasnt changed.
you mention light rail between cities and a trolley up and down river as if it is going to be plopped in right quick. im well aware of the discussions on these types of things and even if they all go forward - this takes a very very long time to be built.
if and when all these above things get built, im sure it will be great. but it will not be designed to handle the load of people leaving tiger stadium at 10:30 PM. a light rail between cities is meant for other purposes - not primarily for mass transit of fans 7 nights out of the year.
and all that aside, we are still left with a stadium that in MY OPINION is a nice historic place but with a TERRIBLY designed south endzone addition and some really tacky designed crap all around the site (ex: the arched gates at ground level are just awful in my opinion).
my god man, you need to understand you are dealing with something enormously subjective. you cant force or declare tiger stadium as being the best college football venue any more than you can declare chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla ice cream.
the funny thing is, tiger stadium might be my favorite place to watch a game - but if it is - it is for none of the reasons you put forth.
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