UAZipster0305 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Here is what we've all been waiting for:http://www.uakron.edu/stadium/I'm not disappointed one bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gf_akronzipfan Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 There is NO disappointment here. But a little part of me will miss the old bowl, I must admit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyboy Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 reading bout the specifics of the stadium, i love the grass endzone seats. and pretty much everything else...... im ready for the new stadium to come quickly so that i wont have to deal with fiberglass in my a$$ anymore ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanpreppie05 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I drooled a little bit. And I'm not kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 It is even nicer than previous pictures I have seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I just uploaded 8 pics from Ohio.com's blurb.Some are on the stadium site, some aren't. I like the last one. It gets me excited for game day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA Fan Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'm really glad they're putting the additional buildings on the east side rather than the west so that the press tower is unobstructed from Lee Jackson Field/campus/Exchange St. I will prefer to sit on the east side and enjoy the view of the home stands, downtown, etc. I'll just be sure to bring my shades in the unlikely event of clear skies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 There are still many questions that need to be answered. For example, Why do you think they show 6 trees growing outside stadium in front of the North end of the press box tower but only 5 growing in front of the south side of the tower? I'm thinking they would have the trees planted in a symetrical pattern. Are they thinking Manny will come and steal a tree to get even for being forced to move? Why are they so reluctant to include lighting in their plans? Or are the lights there and just retracted like the headlights on a sporty car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'm guessing that showing the lights would obstruct some of the details of the stadium itself, so there were omitted from the drawing.I like those little "boxes" of seats with a table. If the game gets boring, you can just play cards. If only I had the money for one of those loges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I don't think Can't is even worthy of setting foot on this field! Can't State is already KDs bitch?...Could the stadium be enough to make the same now true for JD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Wallaroo Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 As far as lights go I see 4 light poles in the designs that show the east stands ( behind of course) and there appears to be a ribbon of lights that run the entire length of the press box at the very top (squint real hard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA Fan Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 If you look at drawing #4 from uakronkid's post above, you will see lights on the visitor-side stands...is it possible Summa Field would be entirely lit from the one side? More questions: --Will they build green and use fluorescent or LED lighting? It would save a lot on the power bill, you know. --Speaking of electricity, why did FirstEnergy get out-donated on this (...and Goodyear) --And did they say anything at the press conference about using the old urinals from the Rubber Bowl as decorative planters outside the front gates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I was able to be at the press conference this morning. I am relieved that we have such visionary leaders at the U. These men are professionals and didn't let us down one bit. The stadium renderings are top notch, and I think they may not be exaggerating much when they said that their goal was to construct the nicest football stadium in the nation! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 WOW! Flat out amazing. Nobody in the MAC will touch this stadium for a LONG time! I can't say how happy I am with the design. Now, will any donation to the athletic Dept. work, or do you have to donate specifically to the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 WOW! Flat out amazing. Nobody in the MAC will touch this stadium for a LONG time! I can't say how happy I am with the design. Now, will any donation to the athletic Dept. work, or do you have to donate specifically to the stadium? More than just the MAC, a lot of schools are drooling after seeing this. This is the catalyst for something huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-zip Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Quick question.............are the dorms, stadium, etc. all going to be finished as one project or is it phased?OK, one more question........there is a building at the end of one of the endzones that was just a grass berm in previous renderings. What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsbandman Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Quick question.............are the dorms, stadium, etc. all going to be finished as one project or is it phased?OK, one more question........there is a building at the end of one of the endzones that was just a grass berm in previous renderings. What is it? visitor lockerrooms i'd guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyTuba11 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I am absolutely thrilled with everything I have seen so far, with the exception of parking. The University seems to be happy with what they have now, stating that they have 10,000 parking spots already. But everybody knows how hard it is to find a spot during the day. Just think how bad it is going to be when the stadium is sold out, plus all the students who park long-term need a spot.I'm a little surprised that InfoCision paid for the stadium name, but at the same time I have it on good authority that Goodyear is no longer on good terms with the University so I guess it isn't that surprising.All the drawings just look fantastic. I can't wait for game day now. I really hope that we can get out of the mind set though that any side of the stadium is the "visitor's" side. This is a D-1 school in the top tier of its conference. East, West, and Endzones should be all HOME seating. I would love to see more than anything the Akron community come out and fill the stadium regularly so that the away team can never have any real fan showing in our backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I would love to see more than anything the Akron community come out and fill the stadium regularly so that the away team can never have any real fan showing in our backyard.Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZip_08 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 --Speaking of electricity, why did FirstEnergy get out-donated on this (...and Goodyear) Because InfoCision is run by a UA Alum who absolutely loves this university. He has already given tons to the CBA, and his name is more precious that Buchtel within those walls.I hope I can do the same 20 or 30 years from now... the rowdies zone would be expanded greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZip_08 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hey we actually got some more media attention than usual! The PD and Crain's Cleveland Business both actually did articles.... I'm in shock."To see a football stadium on campus, it's like, Wow, we are the University of Akron,' " said sophomore Britney Sage of Copley Township, who has watched the university transform these last seven years. "We're really changing. . . . shedding our old reputation." (PD article)http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/...4120.xml&coll=2http://www.crainscleveland.com/apps/pbcs.d...48&Profile=1048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhil Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm so incredibly stoked for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo Craig Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Could that little building located in the north endzone be the donated facility that Jason Taylor was talking about adding? I also heard something at one time about The Winking Lizard putting a restaurant in the endzone. Maybe that is what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcperp Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Because InfoCision is run by a UA Alum who absolutely loves this university. He has already given tons to the CBA, and his name is more precious that Buchtel within those walls. The cool thing about InfoCision getting the naming rights is that they'll call you every night as you're sitting down to dinner to harass you to renew your season tickets, while also hooking you up with some sweet term life insurance that you don't need.Who knew there was so much money in junk phone calls! Seriously though, does anyone know the terms of the naming rights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I heard that they gave their own money (over a 20 yr period possibly) and told them to use the Infocision name. I also heard they wanted the amount to be kept secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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