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LSU's Tiger Stadium: Crazy Ideas

Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:02 pm
Posted by THECEO
HQ's
Member since Oct 2016
587 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:02 pm
LSU's stadium is big enough (arguably too large considering the parking and traffic challenges).

And we know that there are too many structural issues with expansion of the North End Zone side, so the stadium is "topped off" in size and seats.

So, what are the ideas for changes beyond the current configuration. Note: This is just a fun discussion topic, so expression that "no change" is best is more than fine as an opinion.

Now. What crazy ideas are possible?

Texas A&M, Washington and Alabama come to mind.

A "cheater" overhang in each stadium helps to retain the sound on the field. Granted, each of these could be justified for rain protection, but the point is that they undoubtedly help keep the noise in the stadium.

LSU is called "Death Valley" due to the vertical steepness of the natural stadium contour, so we get some of the effect naturally.

So, the "crazy idea" is to build a "cheater" section in the North Endzone (behind/aside) the students, which would allow a form of height/arc symmetry to the South end zone architecture, but would double as a sound direction aid, and could triple as a cool art canvas (something simple and classic, like large block LSU on each side of the student section.

Here are the sound-aid designs/configurations I am referring to at Tx A&M, Washington and Alabama.

TAMU Sound Aid Overhang structure

Alabama stadium sound aid structural design

Washington Stadium Sound Aid Structural Design

Remember, I self labeled the idea "crazy", but after thinking it through more, this seems like the only thing that could be practically conceived in the Tiger Stadium evolution.

Or, do can you offer something else that practical or crazy?
This post was edited on 10/29/16 at 1:13 pm
Posted by FlagLake
"Da Ship"
Member since Feb 2006
2337 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:08 pm to
LSU Stadium?

WTF? It's called Tiger Stadium baw.
This post was edited on 10/29/16 at 1:09 pm
Posted by THECEO
HQ's
Member since Oct 2016
587 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:10 pm to
quote:

LSU Stadium?


Fair enough. Post has been edited.
Posted by DustyDinkleman
Here
Member since Feb 2012
18176 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:10 pm to
I don't think it would flow naturally with the steepness of the WUD and EUD.

Now, if they put "cheaters" over the W/S/EUDs I would be fine with that.
Posted by Bmath
LA
Member since Aug 2010
18664 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:26 pm to
quote:

for rain protection


Not needed.
Posted by Peliorrojo
Member since Sep 2016
197 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:31 pm to
We should close it all the way in and make it a dome.
Posted by poncho villa
DALLAS
Member since Jul 2010
17684 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:33 pm to
quote:

LSU Stadium?


No way you are a real LSU fan
Posted by roguetiger15
Member since Jan 2013
16144 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 1:33 pm to
I wish they would put the old "Geaux Tigers" pads back in the north corners of the fence around the field
This post was edited on 10/29/16 at 1:38 pm
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38202 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 2:14 pm to
The LSU logos on the south videos boards need to light up at night
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84827 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 2:20 pm to
They need to put a banner or something on that huge concrete wall outside the SE part of the stadium that was added when they put in the new upper deck
This post was edited on 10/29/16 at 3:07 pm
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
16759 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 4:36 pm to
quote:

They need to put a banner or something on that huge concrete wall outside the SE part of the stadium that was added when they put in the new upper deck


A giant mural. Paint it right on there.
Posted by I20goon
about 7mi down a dirt road
Member since Aug 2013
12854 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 4:43 pm to
At least paint something on the lego blocks.

A different style of cheater could go there and cover those up too.
Posted by johnfredlsu
Member since Feb 2007
548 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 4:54 pm to
Agreed. Mural of Tiger greats and LSU history.




Posted by johnfredlsu
Member since Feb 2007
548 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 4:57 pm to
But honestly that entire new addition from the outside is an abomination. The inside is legit. I still can't believe LSU approved the designs for the outside.
Posted by Tigermite
Member since Nov 2004
903 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 5:15 pm to
the easiest and cheapest thing they could do is repaint the outside out the stadium. ONE fricking color
Posted by nicksaur3
Madisonville, Tennessee
Member since Aug 2015
1261 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 6:13 pm to
I think the should add some suites in the NEZ and since it is a wall it will retain sound. Also it would bring in a lot of money.
Posted by alajones
Huntsvegas
Member since Oct 2005
34447 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 6:43 pm to
Washington's stadium sucked. Those structures were annoying.

A&Ms Kyle Field used to be hideous but damn it looks amazing now.

I think our concourses need to be improved. The Independence Bowl in Shreveport has more appealing concourses.
Posted by alajones
Huntsvegas
Member since Oct 2005
34447 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 6:45 pm to
Add Y.A. Tittle, Jim Taylor and Kevin Faulk to the ring of honor.
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
23015 posts
Posted on 10/29/16 at 7:01 pm to
quote:

But honestly that entire new addition from the outside is an abomination. The inside is legit. I still can't believe LSU approved the designs for the outside.


I love that the addition was built by an Alabama-based company. Sure they put a lot of heart and soul into it.
Posted by TigerDean
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
1342 posts
Posted on 10/31/16 at 8:13 pm to
It's Big Enough, But it needs a Face lift on the West and East sides.






Those Sides of Tiger Stadium look pretty sad, I do know they tried adding new gates and sidewalks to the west side. But those gates remind me of a minor league softball stadium. They really Suck !!


The Look of the North end zone should just rap around both sides (east and west)

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