perunapower100 wrote:I'm all for trying new things but this new patio LOOKS CHEAP in my opinion (white plywood?). Is this a permanent patio or phase 1? While in need of some updates, Ford is a really classy looking stadium. This could have been executed a lot better. Still not in support of reducing the capacity at Ford. Good coaching, good marketing, good win-loss record, good opponents, good facilities = attendance increase. Despite comments, good luck Ponies for a great season!
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It doesnt matter how "classy" it looks if no one is sitting in it. The reality is that in today's world, you need to offer more entertainment to keep students inside the stadium by bringing the bar and TV's to the stadium. It is pretty obvious that SMU's home opponents (minus TCU), bleachers, minimal cell service, 100 degree Texas heat and no way to really get updates on other schools around the country most of our students grew up following is a losing formula for attendance. This is a great attempt to try and really attract students and improve the game day product.
SmooBoy wrote:I love the attempt. TCU has similar sections.
Nothing at TCU has this in its stadium bowl.
At least 2/3rds of the lower section on the right (if not more) is the student section and it is FULL. Winning has something to do with that, but school spirit is a big factor too. Not sure how you instill that in SMU students.
SMU's first president, Robert S. Hyer, selected Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue as SMU's colors to symbolize SMU's high academic standards. We are one of the few Universities to have school colors with real meaning...and we just blow them off.
