re: If someone pledged up to $1 billion for a "state of the art" replacement for TS

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ETA: it's called ameliorative waste, an improvement to an estate that changes its character even if the change increases the land's value

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Ameliorative Waste is not a high priority issue in the US . Improvements are thought to be the source for economic developments and betterment of life and hence they prefer that.

It is much stronger in England, Scotland and some places in the EU, where the historical places are entwined with the very culture and legacy of the land. There are landmarks and structures that are hundreds of years old and are a source of national pride (tourist dollars/Preservation Committees ensure that).

Tiger Stadium , whilst a landmark and historical structure, is also a place that has to be able to meet the task of being able to accommodate 100K people, arrivals, transport within, bathrooms, lounges etc....

If need be it should be considered collateral damage for the the development and furtherance of the LSU football program.