Sun Devil Stadium Fly-Through

[Brian in Mesa]

Sun Devil Stadium Fly-Through

Sun Devil Stadium Fly-Through:

http://www.thesundevils.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30300&id=3161710&db_oem_id=30300

Okay, I can get behind these changes.

Looks like they scrapped the sail barges.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Arizona State Launches Sun Devil Stadium Momentum Campaign

http://www.thesundevils.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209370646&DB_OEM_ID=30300

Arizona State University kicked off a public fundraising drive in conjunction with its plan to rebuild iconic Sun Devil Stadium.

The university has committed to invest $210 million to rebuild the aging stadium. The public campaign’s purpose is to raise $50 million in private donations to complete a full renovation that includes upgraded amenities to enhance the fan experience. The campaign will not use taxpayer dollars towards this renovation, since it will be self-funded through private donations and new revenue streams.

“Arizona State University takes pride in its status as an elite institution with an elite athletics program,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “Sun Devil Stadium has been a landmark in the Valley for the last 56 years. The plan to renovate Sun Devil Stadium gives ASU an opportunity to increase our investment in the community and to set the standard for collegiate athletics facilities. We will need philanthropic support from our community in order to provide features that will take the game experience to a new level.“

The proposed plan will completely renovate Sun Devil Stadium, while preserving Tillman Tunnel and retaining the stadium in its iconic setting between the Tempe/Hayden Buttes. Construction on the stadium is scheduled to begin in 2015, with the football team competing in Sun Devil Stadium throughout the renovation. Moving games to an off-site venue would negatively impact the game-day experience for ASU students, season ticket holders, student-athletes, as well as the Tempe Community.

“Sun Devil Stadium is the cornerstone of the legacy and tradition of Arizona State football,” said head football coach Todd Graham. “It was important to keep intact that same tunnel that Pat Tillman ran onto the field from on game day. This venue will blend that tradition with all the elements of a top-tier facility and put us at the top of the league.”

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Sun Devil Stadium: Momentum:

http://www.thesundevils.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30300&id=3160964&db_oem_id=30300

 

[Kel Varnsen]

No shots of the men's rooms?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

No shots of the men's rooms?

I said Through, not Trough.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Disappointed by the lack of shading, but whatever let's do this.

 

[HooverDam]

I went online and donated $42 to the stadium renovations, I encourage everyone to do the same:

http://t.co/PBEWIyLIhm

Disappointed by the lack of shading, but whatever let's do this.

Why? The shade sail would've meant more day games in which they shade sail would've only marginally helped with.

Sun Devil football belongs on Saturday night, I hope this stadium plan preserves night games, especially early in the season.

No word yet on capacity, I hope it doesn't drop it too much. 60K would be too low and disappointing to me, I hope its around 65K.

 

[jf-08]

Hopefully most of the improvements are not just on the loge levels.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Didn't go to ASU but spent several years at SDS watching the Cardinals. I'm glad that they are finally going to do something about that stadium. It desperately needs updating. I really like that they are removing the North Endzone upper level seats and adding that huge video board. Looks really nice.

I agree with Joel and hope they are upgrading everything and not just the loge level.

 

[TJ]

I don't like the new stadium concept, but anything is better than playing in a place that is literally falling apart (concrete issues).

Renovations should start with the SDS bathrooms. Icky.

 

[cardsfan89]

They are indeed updating everything. All levels, all seats (even a new concrete pour), all concessions, bathrooms, concourses, sound, video, etc etc

I hope they also update the 2 video boards currently there on the south side though.

 

[Covert Rain]

I am all for them tearing down some of the old stuff and replacing it with updated facilities. Also, seems like they are trying to add some up to date technology.

However, when you spend this much, I sort of expect a complete transformation. This still feels like a facelift. I have been going to that stadium since I was a kid and it has changed but each change feels like a facelift...including this one.

Anybody else disappointed?