Colorado State Football Stadium Construction Update

[MadCat]

A nine year-old tradition lost over 100 years ago...   Maybe they should restore the tradition of it being buried on the farm.

[LeggoKatZ]

I stumbled upon these on FB the other day:

[bones129]

Meh

[SkinnyBenny]

I think it's sexy AF, although none of these pictures show the dumb snaggletooth section that shoots up on the other side of that press box.

[TheHamburglar]

I think it's sexy AF, although none of these pictures show the dumb snaggletooth section that shoots up on the other side of that press box.

Looks like other newer stadiums at Houston & Minnesota. 

[SkinnyBenny]

Looks like Minnesota. Does NOT look like Houston. (You'll see :fiestapeek: )

[HugeCat]

Stadium watch: Colorado State Stadium

Some Power 5 fans will be envious of the $220 million facility Colorado State opens later this month. CSU's new stadium features large concourses, 352 luxury suites, an SEC-sized video board and a 10,000-seat student section (nearly one-fourth of the 41,200 capacity). The stadium debuts Aug. 26 when Colorado State hosts Oregon State.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20171240/happy-august-college-football-almost-here

[sonofdaxjones]

Stadium watch: Colorado State Stadium

Some Power 5 fans will be envious of the $220 million facility Colorado State opens later this month. CSU's new stadium features large concourses, 352 luxury suites, an SEC-sized video board and a 10,000-seat student section (nearly one-fourth of the 41,200 capacity). The stadium debuts Aug. 26 when Colorado State hosts Oregon State.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20171240/happy-august-college-football-almost-here

No friend, that's 22 luxury suites with seating for 16 people in each.  Or about 50 suites less than K-State has.

[Mike from Ft. Collins]

Oregon St at CSU is the first game of the season.  Aug 26th at 12:30PM MST on CBSports TV. 

[Mike from Ft. Collins]

Looks like Minnesota. Does NOT look like Houston. (You'll see :fiestapeek: )

I've heard that Houston's stadium is more like bleachers.  Here's a short stadium video tour of CSU's stadium which is designed a lot more like Minnesota's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3dMtUVoMSA

[TheHamburglar]

For its intended use as a MW level stadium, I like it. 

[Brock Landers]

Yeah that's a pretty good stadium.  Mike you should drop some pics of it all over the Phog or whatever it's called these days and laugh in their stupid faces.

[scottwildcat]

top 15 Go5 stadium, probably. Wouldn't crack the top 50 P5 stadiums though. All in all, congrats to Mike.

[kso_FAN]

Stadium looks nice, but what's with the music in that video?

[MakeItRain]

Stadium looks nice, but what's with the music in that video?

Yes, what in the world?

Also why are the stands so far away from the field?

[The Big Train]

Keep the rams focused on the field instead of climbing into the stands 

[The Big Train]

 

[Mike from Ft. Collins]

Stadium looks nice, but what's with the music in that video?

Yes, what in the world?

Also why are the stands so far away from the field?

It's also built to accommodate soccer...probably a couple other sports too.

[sonofdaxjones]

Stadium looks nice, but what's with the music in that video?

Yes, what in the world?

Also why are the stands so far away from the field?

It's also built to accommodate soccer...probably a couple other sports too.

Cool, so when college football is exclusively a Southern thing, because all the soccer mom's don't realize that soccer is the second highest percentage of head injuries in youth sports (and climbing) and pull all the kids out of football.   CSU Men's soccer will have a great venue, already good to go.

[TheHamburglar]

I don't think the stands are that far back.  I think those dashed yellow and white lines are standard dimensions for stadiums that can fit them.  The stands aren't that far off those lines.  I think it looks that way because the stadium just isn't that big.  Also, if you look at the opposite side, the field wall looks pretty high, putting the first row above the players on the sideline. 

[MakeItRain]

Stadium looks nice, but what's with the music in that video?

Yes, what in the world?

Also why are the stands so far away from the field?

It's also built to accommodate soccer...probably a couple other sports too.

CSU is going to play soccer in a 42,000 seat stadium?

[star seed 7]

KU held track meets at a 60k seat stadium 

[SkinnyBenny]

What's going in the end zone without stands?

[Super PurpleCat]

What's going in the end zone without stands?

Fun.

[Mike from Ft. Collins]

What's going in the end zone without stands?

It's the New Belgium Porch, a VIP area.  From the CSU site:

"The New Belgium Porch
Few experiences will rival enjoying Rams Football amidst the lively atmosphere of the New Belgium Porch. Located in the north end zone, the area boasts two premium bars and a field level drink rail just yards away from the action. Look no further than the New Belgium Porch for a unique way to experience Fort Collins’ craft beer scene and Rams football altogether!

Passes to the New Belgium Porch are $200 each (Donation).
Fans are able to reserve the same number of memberships as they have premium or priority season tickets. A portion of your donation may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor."

https://stadium.colostate.edu/vip/