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Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Don: Last season, Jax had the lowest average ticket prices in the NFL--$23 cheaper than the team that used to play here. Their beer prices were among the cheapest as well. In 2015, they charged $6 for a 16 oz domestic beer. The team that used to play here charged $9 for a 20 oz.— September 13, 2017 9:32 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Don--Chicago built a new Soldier Field inside the old one about 15 years ago, to the tune of over $630 million.— September 13, 2017 8:53 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Don: Not necessarily bloated, but both announced (37,289) and turnstile (25,617) attendance figures were released by SDSU in an article in the SD U-T on March 20th of this year. Apparently, the turnstile count is the total used to calculate rent payments from SDSU to the city for use of the stadium.— September 13, 2017 8:49 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
You're right. There was a track. In 1932. For cycling in the 1932 Olympics.— September 13, 2017 5:59 p.m.
And now a message against SoccerCity
He may have received money from Public Land, Public Vote, but Mr. London is correct. And no, I have not received a dime from Public Land, Public Vote.— September 13, 2017 5:15 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Many stadiums that have been built or remodeled have been getting smaller, as gate receipts aren't really as important as media revenue. A perfect example was where SDSU played this past Saturday night--Sun Devil Stadium. They are spending over $250 million to refurbish their stadium, and REMOVE about 14,000 seats, along with technology and seating upgrades. Interesting you mention the land value under the 5,000 or so condos and such that FS Investors want to put on the stadium property. FSI wants to buy the property at FMV (before development), but then resell it to SDSU for whatever they decide to build at a price million of dollars higher than what FSI paid for it. Lastly, while there was a running track at the LA Coliseum (and may be again in 2028), I don't believe there was ever a track at the Rose Bowl.— September 13, 2017 5:12 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Don: Your comments about media market is true regarding J-ville vs SD, but the crowds are almost equal. The last 5 years, Jax has averaged 62252 and the team formerly playing here drew 62679. And returning the current stadium to it's original shape and capacity does nothing to make the facility a football (and soccer) friendly facility. The seat pitch--especially the lower levels--needs to be steeper and brought closer to the field, such as was done in Miami by the Dolphins. That cost was $350 million and was completed before the start of the 2016 football season.— September 13, 2017 4:57 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
Don: The actual turnstile counts are at least 10,000 less, which is why I think SDSU would be wiser to start at 40k.— September 13, 2017 4:37 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
There will be some of the bells and whistles. There will be suites, but I don't think they will build that many. And SDSU doesn't want a 50,000 seat facility--they would prefer 35k-40k (as you stated in your story above) to start. I think 40k is a better place to start, and build it so it could easily be expanded if needed. I also think there will be a combination of individual and bench seating.— September 13, 2017 2:04 p.m.
Rip down Qualcomm and build new stadium?
"A rehab job would probably cost $300 to $400 million, but that would be half or less the cost of a new stadium." A new 40k seat stadium (expandable in the future) should end up costing about the same (SDSU had talked of building a stadium that cost around $150 million, but that I don't think is possible). Personally, I would rather build a new facility for the same price (if possible) as your proposed remodel of the current stadium. And yes, all the schools you mention above have played in their current stadiums for long periods of time. Fortunately for them, none of them play in a stadium that was designed for football AND baseball.— September 13, 2017 12:48 p.m.