Memorial Stadium in Lawrence blows

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I've only attended one game at Memorial stadium but me and my buddies could not stop laughing about what a joke the stadium is. We laughed most of the game just looking around at the different aspects of the stadium. When I saw the speakers hooked up to the band on the track I laughed so hard I threw up.

[wabash909]

I've only attended one game at Memorial stadium but me and my buddies could not stop laughing about what a joke the stadium is. We laughed most of the game just looking around at the different aspects of the stadium. When I saw the speakers hooked up to the band on the track I laughed so hard I threw up.

The band speakers are fantastic.  In general, it's very similar to the game day experience at Shawnee Mission South in most respects.

[Dugout DickStone]

Aside from the cow pastures and sheep pens, my favorite part about BSFS is the black dirt track that they utilize on Harley Day.  Also, the port-o-potties. 


 

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/nov/13/oread-residents-hope-flush-portable-toilets-out-ne/

 

[Cire]

Aside from the cow pastures and sheep pens, my favorite part about BSFS is the black dirt track that they utilize on Harley Day.  Also, the port-o-potties. 


 

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/nov/13/oread-residents-hope-flush-portable-toilets-out-ne/

 

[/quote]As crowds clamor for KU football, portable toilets have become a fixture[/quote]

oh no

[scottwildcat]

the editor of the LJ world says KU is close to awarding contracts on track removal, squaring the bowl, and other improvements to memorial. phog seems to think it'll be like a $200 million project.

As weird as it sounds I kinda hope KU is actually doing something, it might kick our donors enough in the butt to get through at least Phase IV before the sqwaks get to enjoy anything at Memorial Stadium. Competition is good.

How much was our entire project estimated at?

Also if this really would kick our donors face in and get them to donate more to the project then good. But I doubt it will tbh.

[meow meow]

where on earth will KU get 200 million for it's football program?  late April fool's joke?

[ArchE_Cat]

where on earth will KU get 200 million for it's football program?  late April fool's joke?

ku is already stretched making the new track and softball facility happen. track removal is likely, noticeable modifications to the stadium super structure are not. The stupid thing is concrete nightmare. Code has changed significantly, especially when it comes to concrete, and would make minor modifications extremely expensive.

[Panjandrum]

the editor of the LJ world says KU is close to awarding contracts on track removal, squaring the bowl, and other improvements to memorial. phog seems to think it'll be like a $200 million project.

As weird as it sounds I kinda hope KU is actually doing something, it might kick our donors enough in the butt to get through at least Phase IV before the sqwaks get to enjoy anything at Memorial Stadium. Competition is good.

How much was our entire project estimated at?

Also if this really would kick our donors face in and get them to donate more to the project then good. But I doubt it will tbh.

I don't think they've estimated how much it will take to do all six phases because (CC correct me if I'm wrong) each phase will most likely be bid out separately, and they'll do different projects as they get the money.

At this point, based on what CC said, I'm guessing we're around $90 million between the Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3A stuff we're doing now.

[WildcatNkilt]

KU's stadium is going to look odd if they remove the track and cover it with more turf.  I mean maybe they could add a putt-putt course between the bleachers and the sideline in order to get fans to stay a bit longer.  I'm sure excavating the field just to add more bleachers below is a large cost for little improvement. 

[CNS]

KU's stadium is going to look odd if they remove the track and cover it with more turf.  I mean maybe they could add a putt-putt course between the bleachers and the sideline in order to get fans to stay a bit longer.  I'm sure excavating the field just to add more bleachers below is a large cost for little improvement. 

They should go the family friendly route and hold little competitions like the T-Bones do.  You know, racing ppl out of the crowd while you hold a pitcher of beer, egg on spoon races, etc. 

I mean, the T-bones are horrible baseball but the environment brings ppl in.   

[scottwildcat]

KU's stadium is going to look odd if they remove the track and cover it with more turf.  I mean maybe they could add a putt-putt course between the bleachers and the sideline in order to get fans to stay a bit longer.  I'm sure excavating the field just to add more bleachers below is a large cost for little improvement. 

That place is such a dump

[PowercatPat]

KU's stadium is going to look odd if they remove the track and cover it with more turf.  I mean maybe they could add a putt-putt course between the bleachers and the sideline in order to get fans to stay a bit longer.  I'm sure excavating the field just to add more bleachers below is a large cost for little improvement. 

That place is such a dump

What's great is KU fans do everything they can to convince themselves otherwise. Watching them talk about how much better Memorial is compared to BSFS for gameday is fascinating.

[KITNfury]

KU's stadium is going to look odd if they remove the track and cover it with more turf.  I mean maybe they could add a putt-putt course between the bleachers and the sideline in order to get fans to stay a bit longer.  I'm sure excavating the field just to add more bleachers below is a large cost for little improvement. 

That place is such a dump

What's great is KU fans do everything they can to convince themselves otherwise. Watching them talk about how much better Memorial is compared to BSFS for gameday is fascinating.

They've many times, on the Phog, said that Memorial is one of the most picturesque stadiums in the country, no joke. I guess the view of "the hill" is sort of like the geographical equivalent of an average looking baby to its parents.

[OregonSmock]

Who could have guessed that this thread would devolve into bashing KU's football stadium?


 

[Rage Against the McKee]

Who could have guessed that this thread would devolve into bashing KU's football stadium?


 

We really do need to get it back on track with more tree discussion.

[OregonSmock]

When KU was winning, the football stadium and the atmosphere at Memorial was awesome.  We would have friends from out of town down to the games, and they'd always tell me that KU's gameday was way better than K-State's.  Remove the track, square off the bowl, build the stands closer to the field, add a second set of suites to the East side, and update some of the concourses, and KU's stadium will be one of the better places to watch a game in the Big 12.  The view of the campus and the walk to and from the hill is something that programs like K-State just don't have.  You guys are surrounded by a parking lot in the middle of nowhere.  It's just not the same. 

[steve dave]

We would have friends from out of town down to the games, and they'd always tell me that KU's gameday was way better than K-State's.

 

[Pete]

You guys are surrounded by a parking lot in the middle of nowhere. 

I'd change that to read "You guys are surround by a sea of tailgaters as far as the eye can see."

[Bqqkie Pimp]

When KU was winning....

I'm not sure that I'd consider "leading Northern Colorado" as "when ku was winning"... but hey if that's all ya got, I suppose you should run with it.


 

[CNS]

I know I am always put out when I don't have time to walk to class immediately after a fb game.

[sonofdaxjones]

When KU was winning, the football stadium and the atmosphere at Memorial was awesome.  We would have friends from out of town down to the games, and they'd always tell me that KU's gameday was way better than K-State's.  Remove the track, square off the bowl, build the stands closer to the field, add a second set of suites to the East side, and update some of the concourses, and KU's stadium will be one of the better places to watch a game in the Big 12.  The view of the campus and the walk to and from the hill is something that programs like K-State just don't have.  You guys are surrounded by a parking lot in the middle of nowhere.  It's just not the same. 

Always love these anecdotal stories.      Particlarly from KU people . . . the best!!

['taterblast]

lol stop it beems

[OregonSmock]

When KU was winning....

I'm not sure that I'd consider "leading Northern Colorado" as "when ku was winning"... but hey if that's all ya got, I suppose you should run with it.


 

It's just one of the better pictures of the campus view.  The stadium actually looks better than that now with the new scoreboard. 

[Pett]

We would have friends from out of town down to the games, and they'd always tell me that KU's gameday was way better than K-State's.

 

Yeah, can we get these "friends" credentials?

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

the editor of the LJ world says KU is close to awarding contracts on track removal, squaring the bowl, and other improvements to memorial. phog seems to think it'll be like a $200 million project.

sightlines are going to be horrible.