SoCal Deek

Between the two of us I can guarantee I have more experience in these things than you. Sure there are a lot of choices and decisions made in any design but from what I’ve seen of the new Highmark it doesn’t look like much has been wasted on what most would consider extravagant bells or whistles. I’m therefore of the opinion that the construction team has been able to provide what the WNY construction marketplace dictates in the cost of labor and materials.

Geez! Everybody’s an expert on the internet. Believe me, the architects and engineers know EXACTLY what they’re doing. You on the other hand do not. (Sorry, if that sounds harsh) 2.2 billion got WNY exactly what 2.2 billion gets you in WNY.

This is nothing unusual, and certainly not controversial. The term used in the industry is ‘substantial completion’ and signifies the day that the project can be turned over to the Owner for its intended use. I’d have been shocked if it was anything else. The fact that there’ll be crews working around in a brand new facility (that’s only used one day every other week) is not the least bit unexpected.

Speaking of the disco ball, it appears that much of the field lighting (just like the sound system) is already mounted to the underside of the roof overhang.

Wait. Didn’t someone sell them those seats? I assume they didn’t steal them at gunpoint.

It will be interesting to see what/if they choose to do a ‘soft opening’ of the new stadium. I don’t recall such a pre-event back in ‘73 before the infamous traffic disaster that occurred when they opened Rich Stadium on the same night as the Erie County Fair.

I’d go back to calling intentional grounding before I go rid of this totally benign play

I know I’m old but some of you must be ancient. Did you complain about the forward pass? How about soccer style kicking? Sheeesh!

This seems like a talking point. In what way is it a rugby play? And if it is….isnt a simple pitch play one also? OJ made a career out of that one.

Ya gotta love it when $12,000,000.00 is low risk. Who says the American Dream is dead? 😂

What? 1. We don’t have plays that are hard to officiate? Since when? EVERY QB sneak is hard to spot. 2. Boring? Really? I guess we can’t allow the kneel down. 3. QB is at risk? Then don’t run the play!!!! It’s a choice. 4. Unfair to defense? Right! We can’t have a play that’s hard to defend. Huh? 5. Your final comment is NOT an argument against the tush push. But, as long as you went there, why not allow a player to be thrown over the line. Again, isn’t it the offense’s choice?

What’s next….the forward pass? Outrageous, I tell ya!

I actually had that football card. Geeez I’m old.

What’s the problem with this play? I see nothing wrong with it.

And now for the poster who says it’s all about Owner’s greed. Three…Two….One….