How crazy are they?
Colorado State’s president will format a decision on whether
or not the university will fund the construction of a new on-campus football
stadium, based on the findings of a 177-page report, according
to the Coloradan.
He’s actually taking this proposition into consideration?
CSU officials said it will “energize and engage students, alumni and the Fort Collins community.” And they continue, “it will help recruit better players and coaches, and attract more out-of-state students.”
Are they joking?
Their current stadium, Hughes Stadium, isn’t new by any
means but there is no reason to replace it.
The complex holds roughly 32,000 people; the Rams average attendance
last year at home was 22,200. It’s located four short miles from campus; most
of CSU’s student body lives off-campus.
So why again?
The reasons for an in-campus stadium are numerous.
ReplyDeleteFirst, it will be the front door to the university, showing a national audience how great CSU is.
Second, it will certainly attract better players CSU couldn't get otherwise. It will attract out of state students, but also, more in state ones as well.
With a new stadium, 30,000 alumni have a reason to come back to campus, and an opportunity to show off the campus, which is ever-evolving.
Next, Hughes is outdated, old and ugly. Have you been? Then you know the bench seats are uncomfortable, the concrete facades are bland and the concession stands offer very little.
A reason people leave early is because its far from the center of town. It's the same reason so few attend, at least partly, with much honus falling on the team's poor play.
Another great reason to build the stadium? It will be privately funded. You won't pay anything. Great, huh?
And a report came out that said with a corporate sponsor and seat licensing fees etc the stadium will bring in $32 million per year over 25 years.
As the CSU Examiner for examiner.com, I recently wrote 3 pieces on why the stadium must happen.
I.encourage you read them. Cheers