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The University of Miami is unique in alot of ways. Take a look at the basketball team. We are probably having one of the best seasons that we have had in a while. On a Saturday night, against UNC, we can't even pack that tiny arena -- on campus.

I may be in the minority, but I don't see it feasible or even adviseable with our situation. In my opinion, an on-campus stadium for such a small student population would actually hurt attendance. We would get less people from Broward and Palm Beach County than we do now. There are 20-25k die-hards like me that would go, but you would significantly lose the 15-20k maybes with another hour+ of travel.

Just my opinion.
 
KLCane said:
The University of Miami is unique in alot of ways. Take a look at the basketball team. We are probably having one of the best seasons that we have had in a while. On a Saturday night, against UNC, we can't even pack that tiny arena -- on campus.

I may be in the minority, but I don't see it feasible or even adviseable with our situation. In my opinion, an on-campus stadium for such a small student population would actually hurt attendance. We would get less people from Broward and Palm Beach County than we do now. There are 20-25k die-hards like me that would go, but you would significantly lose the 15-20k maybes with another hour+ of travel.

Just my opinion.
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Wow. Are you kidding me?
 
How much would it cost for UM to stack the Coral Gables city commission? I always hear that its always the city getting in the way, but the commission is only five members. Shalala knows a thing about politics, she could find residents who would trade election for this kickback.
 
whoisalgolden said:
How much would it cost for UM to stack the Coral Gables city commission? I always hear that its always the city getting in the way, but the commission is only five members. Shalala knows a thing about politics, she could find residents who would trade election for this kickback.
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The U is the largest employer in Coral Gables so that might not be hard. The residents would likely put up a legal fight. It is my understand that UM is in the southwest section of Coral Gables so maybe buying the land to the south and west and expanding the campus out of Coral Gables may be an idea? I really don't know the distance and if that would work.
 
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Andrew said:
whoisalgolden said:
How much would it cost for UM to stack the Coral Gables city commission? I always hear that its always the city getting in the way, but the commission is only five members. Shalala knows a thing about politics, she could find residents who would trade election for this kickback.
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The U is the largest employer in Coral Gables so that might not be hard. The residents would likely put up a legal fight. It is my understand that UM is in the southwest section of Coral Gables so maybe buying the land to the south and west and expanding the campus out of Coral Gables may be an idea? I really don't know the distance and if that would work.
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That presumes that there is space and infrastructure to put a stadium. There isn't, IMO. Coral Gables always gets a black eye during these discussions. But it's not like there is a big plot of land just waiting to have a stadium built on it.
 
whoisalgolden said:
How much would it cost for UM to stack the Coral Gables city commission? I always hear that its always the city getting in the way, but the commission is only five members. Shalala knows a thing about politics, she could find residents who would trade election for this kickback.
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Give me a call Donna ... I'm a resident and I'll vote for your stadium.
 
GoldCane said:
TROPICAL PARK. thats the place where it can happen.
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I just don't get how that's an improvement. Still an off campus stadium. I know there isn't room now, but I don't see the benefit of moving to another off-campus stadium, particularly one that's not affiliated with the NFL
 
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[]_[]Fan2010;271430 said:
GoldCane said:
TROPICAL PARK. thats the place where it can happen.
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I just don't get how that's an improvement. Still an off campus stadium. I know there isn't room now, but I don't see the benefit of moving to another off-campus stadium, particularly one that's not affiliated with the NFL
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who cares if its affiliated with an NFL stadium, especially when it means being associated with that abortion of a franchise known as the Dolphins. An on-campus stadium is not happening ever. Tropical park has many things going for it. It is close to campus. It is actually in Miami. Its easy to get to. It can handle traffic. It can be a smaller facility (say 50K) that will have an actual atmosphere, rather than that cavernous sterile piece of crap that changes its name every week. Attendance would improve, revenue would increase (potentially) and we would have something that we could call our own (aside from having to loan it out for HS football on Thurs and Fri most likely.) get the money together, get the city behind it and lets do it. That being said, I'm not holding my breath.
 
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I was in Minnesota when this was built...its a beautiful stadium built into a small corner of campus. Amazing really how they fit it in there. Perfect prototype to aim for.
 
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GeminiCane said:
I was in Minnesota when this was built...its a beautiful stadium built into a small corner of campus. Amazing really how they fit it in there. Perfect prototype to aim for.
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Actually that would be perfect for us, great prototype to use and virtually for the same reasons.
 
JefeGringo said:
GeminiCane said:
I was in Minnesota when this was built...its a beautiful stadium built into a small corner of campus. Amazing really how they fit it in there. Perfect prototype to aim for.
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Actually that would be perfect for us, great prototype to use and virtually for the same reasons.
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Of all the stadiums mentioned here that one has the largest footprint at over 18 acres with all the parking around it. The stadium alone looks to take between 9-10 acres.

UM owns land across Red I believe but no where near the amount needed and talk of purchasing land anywhere in the vicinity of campus is a complete waste of time
 
You people are talking with emotion and not reason. You discount the "NFL stadium affiliation" as if it means nothing. It means $$$$$$. You people are thinking with your heart and not with the University's wallet. As much as you may hate to believe it, Miami makes money playing at Joe Robbie. Spending $300 million+ for an on-campus stadium makes no sense financially.
 
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Hurracanes said:
KLCane said:
The University of Miami is unique in alot of ways. Take a look at the basketball team. We are probably having one of the best seasons that we have had in a while. On a Saturday night, against UNC, we can't even pack that tiny arena -- on campus.

I may be in the minority, but I don't see it feasible or even adviseable with our situation. In my opinion, an on-campus stadium for such a small student population would actually hurt attendance. We would get less people from Broward and Palm Beach County than we do now. There are 20-25k die-hards like me that would go, but you would significantly lose the 15-20k maybes with another hour+ of travel.

Just my opinion.
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Wow. Are you kidding me?
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Great analysis. I'm convinced!
 
ive always said it actually could fit on the campus. its really no different then some of the other tight fits at other cozy campuses. agree that it is too big though. i was thinking in the 50k range.

in the end though its still the same issue. coral gables and parking and traffic. the stadium fits, the crowds it draws wont fit coral gables.

btw for what its worth. i dont know how well its known but i believe the school has plans for an oncampus pseudo-hospital in that spot. the guys over at the arena are annoyed that they are going to lose their parking and access for events and games.
 
Move the baseball stadium to the marlin's stadium. Build the new football stadium where the baseball stadium is. Build another parking garage at the practice field. Practice at the stadium.
 
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