The Stadium Thread

[skinsmarydu]

The Benz here in ATL has an awesome retractable roof that spins open and closed. I've been to the last 2 of our games there, and it was open both times. (The whole stadium was designed more for Atlanta United, and it's really nice.)

 

[burgold]

And he used the term "equal playing field". I like that, so...extra point is GOOOOOOOOOD!!!

I dunno. I think they should aspire to cheat like the Giants. When opponents line up for a field goal, we should open a door which "accidentally" trips a wind turbine that oscillates at various speeds ranging from 30-100 mph. Mind you, I'd be okay if we only used it against the cheating Giants.

 

[Renegade7]

SoB...they did it...

Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/12/21/rfk-stadium-deal-dc-bowser-congress/

Hail Mary : )

 

[HOF44]

I think Mitch Rales will probably be the lead on designs. That’s always been kind of a thing for him.

 

[Anselmheifer]

I think this is my big Christmas present this year. I hope a win over the Eagles is under the tree. That would cap the season for me.

 

[HOF44]

Right??? The Stadium bill passed and a win over the eagles would be orgasmic!!! Lol

 

[Boone]

Be interesting to see how small or large they go. Just out of curiousity, I looked at the 2023 average attendance stats. They range from a low of 61,679 (Chicago) to 93,594 (Dallas). Only 12 teams averaged 70,000 or more attendees per game:

New Orleans
Baltimore
Kansas City
Houston
Carolina
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Green Bay
NY Jets
NY Giants
Dallas

The mean average attendance was 69,000

That would seem to indicate we might expect a stadium capable of 70,000 or so. In 2023, Washington averaged 63,950 fans per game, that was 27th in the league. So a 70,000 seat stadium would be on the reasonably 'intimate' side of the scale while still recognizing it's likely fan interest will continue to climb over the next several years.

 

[HOF44]

It’s gotta be expandable I think. Isn’t there a minimum seating for a Super Bowl?

 

[Boone]

Ask and you shall be answered. Here's what BGO Oracle (our AI forum) says:

NFL Stadium Requirements to Host a Super Bowl

Are there specific requirements in order for an NFL Stadium to be eligible to host a Super Bowl, and if so, what are those requirements?

www.bgobsession.com

Yes, the National Football League (NFL) has several predefined requirements that a stadium and a host city must meet in order to be considered for hosting the Super Bowl:

1. **Stadium Capacity:** The NFL requires that stadiums hold a minimum seating capacity of 70,000 to host a Super Bowl, even though this can be challenging for some of the smaller stadiums.

2. **Weather:** The NFL's traditional preference has been for Super Bowl to be played in a city that has an average temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) or warmer in February, or for the stadium to have a climate-controlled, enclosed dome. However, this rule was waived for Super Bowl XLVIII played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

3. **Adequate Infrastructure:** The host city needs to have ample accommodations, such as hotel rooms, transportation, and other necessary amenities to handle the influx of fans, athletes, corporate sponsors, media, and other guests.

4. **Facilities for Events:** A host city needs to provide additional facilities for various events that take place during the Super Bowl week such as NFL Experience, various parties, and concerts.

5. **Efficient Transportation:** The host city should have the transportation infrastructure to manage the extra traffic. This means they need to demonstrate an effective plan for mass transit and traffic flow.

6. **Security:** Proper security measures are absolute and no compromise can be made on this front. The host city must demonstrate the ability to keep everyone safe and secure during the Super Bowl week.

7. **Financial Commitment:** Cities must be prepared to cover costs associated with the event. This can include everything from infrastructure improvement costs to certain NFL tax breaks.

8. **Previous Hosting Experience:** If a city has successfully hosted a Super Bowl previously, they're often more favored in the selection process.

The above requirements are then packaged in a Bid, which is submitted to the NFL for consideration. The NFL owners then vote to select the host city from the bids they receive, typically about four years in advance. It's a very competitive process and can be quite an honor for the host city.

 

[Anselmheifer]

If the minimum seats for a SB is 70k, I'd think we'd come safely over that number. Maybe 75-80k? And if Jayden is as good for his career as he looks this year, we are going to be top 10 in attendance.

 

[Boone]

That all sounds right. I think the only other consideration would be creating a LOUD stadium where the crowd is very close to the field. But let's keep it real, Harris sank billions into this team, he's going to want to maximize revenue and that will probably be a pretty big priority.

 

[Anselmheifer]

That all sounds right. I think the only other consideration would be creating a LOUD stadium where the crowd is very close to the field. But let's keep it real, Harris sank billions into this team, he's going to want to maximize revenue and that will probably be a pretty big priority.

I agree with the loud part. And that seems like the most complicated bit. Getting a stadium that feels intimate and is loud, but also holds 75-80k.

 

[HOF44]

We need this.

 

[SkinsNumberOne]

Isn't the 'spending bill' a stopgap measure designed only to get them through until the new Congress reconvenes? I would assume it's not the end of the road for this effort. There were lots of things in the original bill and I imagine while some won't get funded by the new Congress, some of them will. When billionaires talk, Congress usually listens.

This may be the call of the year, as far as I am concerned. Congress? Really? You are going to predict *CONGRESS* gets something *done* - and be right? Wow. You put yourself out there, and nailed it, as far as I'm concerned.

They really got my hopes up, and then by Wednesday or so my hopes were dashed. When I read this, in particular your last line, I thought-- could he be right? So I stayed silent but I didn't really have much hope.

Kudos. If they can close the deal on this, it would be amazing. RFK is unsullied by Snyder; all he muddied was FedEx. This is a true clean-slate from Snyder, combined with a really fresh and exciting hearkening back if they can get this done.

 

[SkinsNumberOne]

We need this.
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What if they award visiting fans? I assume there would be some kind of check before awards are given. As long as they are checking, maybe add some kind of electro-shock. AI to process if you are a visitor, a quick manual QA of the determination, and then deliver simple electric shock to encourage "fan" to sit down.

 

[burgold]

What if they award visiting fans? I assume there would be some kind of check before awards are given. As long as they are checking, maybe add some kind of electro-shock. AI to process if you are a visitor, a quick manual QA of the determination, and then deliver simple electric shock to encourage "fan" to sit down.

Sensors can work both ways. If the decibals increase at the wrong time or project a negative response (IE rooting for the bad guys) electrodes could give the offender a jolt

 

[Commander PK]

Out fucking standing!

 

[Boone]

This may be the call of the year, as far as I am concerned. Congress? Really? You are going to predict *CONGRESS* gets something *done* - and be right? Wow. You put yourself out there, and nailed it, as far as I'm concerned.

They really got my hopes up, and then by Wednesday or so my hopes were dashed. When I read this, in particular your last line, I thought-- could he be right? So I stayed silent but I didn't really have much hope.

Kudos. If they can close the deal on this, it would be amazing. RFK is unsullied by Snyder; all he muddied was FedEx. This is a true clean-slate from Snyder, combined with a really fresh and exciting hearkening back if they can get this done.

I just think, when all the major parties have all agreed something is a good idea, and there is huge money involved, things tend to get done. As Chris said, I wasn't predicting it would happen before I woke up the next morning, lol. I was thinking once the new Congress convenes in January, they'd find a way to get it done. Anyway, it's good to have options. I don't think Harris and Company lobby this hard for something only so that it's 'an option' (despite him stating that today). They clearly see RFK as the future site, barring any bizarre barriers put up by the DC government, which you can never rule out. They've ALWAYS been the biggest barrier to a return to DC.

 

[Commander PK]

 

[Chris]

Kudos to Schumer for pushing this through at literally the final minute of his tenure as majority leader. Had he not it would have, at best, added unwanted time to the process because starting over with a new H.R. bill would have been necessary. He also took advantage of the rules to make it a unanimous consent decree which would have required any Senator that was opposed to return to the chamber for argument. Since a very vast amount of them were already heading out of town for recess…his gambit was very well played.