wiskibreth Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 It's almost 2020, stadiums need a roof. It's also gotta generate revenue in other ways the other 8 months out of the year.
Saxum Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, wiskibreth said: It's almost 2020, stadiums need a roof. It's also gotta generate revenue in other ways the other 8 months out of the year. Well then do a FundMe thing and see how many want to contribute. Maybe get enough for some parasols for fans. Parasols with ads of course for more funding.
PromoTheRobot Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: with the cost of a retractable roof i would say just a solid roof but not necessarily complete. allow the cold but keep out most of wind. Retractable roof is a waste of money. Your rarely use it and it breaks down easily. See any retractable roof stadium today. Personally I love the Vikings stadium. Fixed roof but mostly glass to allow natural light. Plus outside walls open to allow as much or as little outside air as you want. 1
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 I’d say 65,000 seat dome. And just use the crowd noise of the mafia to go 8-0 at home almost every year. The advantage we would have inside with our fans would be worth wins on the field. 1
CEN-CAL17 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 It’s funny how people think if there’s no roof it would only be used a dozen times a year.... outdoor hockey? I’m sure April through August you could easily fit in a dozen more events, fundraisers, concerts etc.... roof or no roof I don’t think you’d see a drastic count in additional events. i think retractable is the way to go, if the cost isn’t worth it... no roof.
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Build a soccer roof and cover the fans. I sure the wind will keep the snow off them thats on the field
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Downtown permanent roof. Retractable is just too expensive. 64,500 seats. Increase ticket prices 40%. Improve the food and beer options.
Saxum Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Downtown permanent roof. Retractable is just too expensive. 64,500 seats. Increase ticket prices 40%. Improve the food and beer options. How many times a year will you be visiting from Portland? 1
Rochesterfan Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Heitz said: Roof for me. Am I old? Soft? Spending too much time in SoCal? Probably... I'm going to continue to call out US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as a great example of what can be done with a "roof". When you're in that stadium it feels like you're outside - it's pretty cool. And the entire front is basically big-ass doors that you can open for a breeze and open-air feel on those nice fall days... https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/sports/a19066/minnesota-viking-football-stadium-roof/ Agree 100% - would love the Minnesota stadium - right down near the canal and waterfront. Give boats access in the summer and a whole new life to the area.
DrDawkinstein Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, 1ZAYDAY1 said: It’s funny how people think if there’s no roof it would only be used a dozen times a year.... outdoor hockey? I’m sure April through August you could easily fit in a dozen more events, fundraisers, concerts etc.... roof or no roof I don’t think you’d see a drastic count in additional events. i think retractable is the way to go, if the cost isn’t worth it... no roof. With the Arena and Harbor Center right there, we dont need more ice rinks. We're not talking local fundraisers, we're talking maybe a College Bowl game? Start that tradition. Maybe the NFL Draft? Think bigger
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Limeaid said: How many times a year will you be visiting from Portland? Depends on the road game options. I'm 48 and have not lived in Buffalo since 1988. I've made it to at least one home game every year since I left including college years. Had season tickets from 91 to 2001. Then first son was born and moved out west. Typically it is 1 or 2 home games and one or two away games a year. I've been to just under 75% of the stadiums. Never went to a game in Toronto. I'm a club level seat guy when I go to games home or away. If your point was I don't go to many games and I shouldn't have an opinion that is fair. I would still go to home games with or without a roof. And I would still raise prices and try to price out some of the drunks.
Mister Defense Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Come on! It doesn't feel like football in a dome. Domes are BS. If there is a new stadium it will be an open air stadium. 1
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 "you don't have to worry, cause you got no Money!" -Proud Mary 5 years to go on the Erie county deal, and nothing will happen till the bonds are amortized.
RiotAct Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 in this hypothetical new stadium that will be completely funded by private entities and have ground broken on it only when it’s clear that New Era Field is crumbling at the foundation, I’d also like a retractable roof.
Saxum Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Depends on the road game options. I'm 48 and have not lived in Buffalo since 1988. I've made it to at least one home game every year since I left including college years. Had season tickets from 91 to 2001. Then first son was born and moved out west. Typically it is 1 or 2 home games and one or two away games a year. I've been to just under 75% of the stadiums. Never went to a game in Toronto. I'm a club level seat guy when I go to games home or away. If your point was I don't go to many games and I shouldn't have an opinion that is fair. I would still go to home games with or without a roof. And I would still raise prices and try to price out some of the drunks. Only point was number of games a year you would buying to support raise in prices for seats all year. Personally I have not been able to buy tickets to any games I want to go to anymore because they are only available on secondary market with large portion of sales sold via professional scalpers. They used to sell to fan groups but they are very hard to get now so you need to buy via third party who package them with things you may not want to make more money. Before change I was able to go to 2-4 games a year mostly in 200s or 300s because I dislike standing so be able to see game better. Right now I have physical issues which make it worse.
davefan66 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) No roof. Nothing like an open air stadium. Don’t care if it had a retractable roof, or full on dome. Still not truly open air. Only compromise I’d like is the partial roof as long as I don’t feel closed in with it. Only reason I’d like a roof are for those late December games. But honestly, there’s 2 or 3 a year? And out of those 1 or 2 are truly cold? I’d like to see an extensive reno of our current stadium. Good location, great sight lines. May be old, but it’s still a great stadium! Edited July 2, 2019 by davefan66
machine gun kelly Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Limeaid said: I'd like a roof but partial, absolutely not a dome. Based on the poll I stated no roof, because I wanted what you indicate. Seattle has this where not completely covered at least shielding most of the rain out there. The same could be said for Buffalo with a new stadium, but snow.
papazoid Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 retractable roof having to manually shovel snow out of stadium, injuries from slips, falls and thrown projectiles is a logistic and liability nightmare
May Day 10 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Although i understand the roof standpoint and wouldnt be devastated, i would much rather see open. Open with some roof to protect from the elements is fine. I assume that if it is indoor, it will be much closer to resemble detroit/ford field than minnesota or atlanta. Costs will be kept under control. When you see a game or highlights from the lions, it all seems so miscellaneous. Everything is the exact same. You can't tell anything about time of day, time of year, weather, etc. I don't like that and feel like all those things add so much to the flavor. When home games are brought up, i always remember the conditions.
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