Field Suites are coming to Rutgers Football, SHI Stadium
Field suites are coming to SHI Stadium and here's what Rutgers' Scarlet Knight Enterprises CEO Fred Mangione had to say.
Football Field Suites are coming to Rutgers Football, SHI Stadium
- Thread starter Richie O
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Much needed revenue long overdue
Also need suites on the press box side - and ASAP
Also need suites on the press box side - and ASAP
I would concentrate on building out west side suites. Versus building field level suites. Very little options for on field suite locations. Very little room on the student section side of field. And no easy entey point on the north end of stadium.
Still can’t figure out why during the stadium expansion they didn’t recenter the field. Way too much wasted space in the north endzone. Space that could now make it easier for projects like on field suites and greater room for expansion opportunities.
Still can’t figure out why during the stadium expansion they didn’t recenter the field. Way too much wasted space in the north endzone. Space that could now make it easier for projects like on field suites and greater room for expansion opportunities.
That's been on hold for over a decade. After the club seats, the next phase of the expansion was to rebuild the press box and build out luxury suites. Those would be a cash cow but, again, ya gotta get the money to build it out.
That was part of the expansion plan in 2008-2009 - they were suppose to regrade the North Endzone like how the South Endzone is, which would have provided another 2K seats. However when the planned budget was cut from $132 mill to $100 mil due to the mortgage crisis, that part of the expansion was cut out.
Yea remember the explanation. And said real time to brothers ( architects) one worked on the first stadium expansion. How ridiculous not centering the field. Both said could have recentered the field without regrading the north endzone. But true to “Rutgers” fashion. Went the cheap route versus the prudent route.
I would think building out field suites would be exponentially more expensive than building out west side suites. The framework and rough is already present. Starting from scratch with field level suites. I’ve sat in field level suites. Would rather be in a true luxury box. Site lines from field and overall experience sucks.
I don’t know why someone would pay big money for a suite with a horrible view of what’s happening on the field.
it would only be kind of cool when the team is on the red zone on that side of the field. I also think it’s a lot different at an Ohio State when you’re surrounded by an insane atmosphere vs Rutgers, lol
The giant space in front of the north endzone is a great spot for these. Ohio State and UCLA just did something similar. Eventually, would expect these to be baked into the stadium, but for now temporary structure with some tarp behind is what I imagine. Using AI:
We cant be blowing the jack and cokes right out of the big donors hands!
I’m serious, where does it go?
The money is in the sideline suites not this novelty act.
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It’s a good idea. The north end zone is perfect for it and has lots of space for it. I’d imagine it’s significantly cheaper than building something up somewhere else. The view definitely sucks but most people in those aren’t as engaged in the game as regular fans. It’s more about hosting. And it will draw more non-fans and corporate events to expose more people to RU which is good for the brand.
why would anyone pay big money to watch the game from there? Horrible sight lines that low. if you were going to do endzone boxes, put them at the top of the north endzone with a VIP entrance from the street.
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lol read the comments on the Ohio box tweet. Might be interesting once, but nobody wants to watch a game from there.
the never ending ad video with zero content at the top of this article is really annoying.
the never ending ad video with zero content at the top of this article is really annoying.
There was a rendering a while back that showed this on top of the roof. Looked like mostly outside seating too.
I thought those were under the scoreboard?
Guess it depends on what network is doing the game.
Been on platforms in both endzones for years. Kelli sold the naming rights to them this year. They have valley bank branding on them this year.
The Cannon is non sense.
Elevate the Suites slightly in the North end zone. Will lose a few front rows of seats in those sections…more than offset by the Game Day Dollar$$$ from the Suites.
There are such luxury suites in every single NFL stadium built in the last 10 years and many big time college stadiums now as well. People will buy them for the clout!
And can we hten flip the TV cameras to the east stands so Schiano (or a head coach with teh sense to wear a hat or visor) can stand in the shade with his teams for hot day games and not have to squint and hold his hand over his eyes because he refuses to wear a hat? How about someone invent note cards that function as a visor as well? How many things has he missed seeing because there was too much glare from sun or lights?
Regrade both endzones to make them even, not disjointed looking like USC (or put field boxes in the big one)
Get rid of the aisle in between rows 10 and 11
Chairback seats, or chairback benches, for the entire stadium
Suites on side without them
Club seats/suite where recruiting lounge is
Easy fixes that will generate money until the larger and likely final expansion is finished later on when demand warrants it (decking the endzone, replacing sideline upper decks , etc.)
Get rid of the aisle in between rows 10 and 11
Chairback seats, or chairback benches, for the entire stadium
Suites on side without them
Club seats/suite where recruiting lounge is
Easy fixes that will generate money until the larger and likely final expansion is finished later on when demand warrants it (decking the endzone, replacing sideline upper decks , etc.)
Agreed. Time to get rid of the cannon. It’s as old and tired as the guys who do it. It’s a terrible look on tv
I’m sure. But I wouldn’t be a buyer. Much rather be in the club section.
Because those people arent in the business of caring about what goes on with the game. Most club boxes of that caliber are rich people focused on entertaining clients and closing business deals.
Absolutely not. You don't kill 1 of our longest and most prominent traditions. This type of thinking is why we have very few traditions and our game day ops is ever changing for the worse. We've had how many different walkout songs and lineup of videos over the years? It was terrible when they moved it for the expansion construction and didn't have it at all for a game or 2 if I remember correctly. It has to be on the field.
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The Canon signifies our status as a colonial institution and the role of New Brunswick in the Revolutionary War. Getting rid of it is stupid.
You do realize that that was his choice, don't you? Pre-Schiano the home team was on the press box side: he flipped it because he wanted the cameras in the press box to be focused on the home team.
Things change. Programs with much stronger history than us have evolved. It’s a tired bad look. Do you really think otherwise?
Yeah I really think it would be 1 of the worst decisions ever to get rid of the cannon. It should be on the field. You'd probably have some people give up tickets too. Plenty of other things to do to improve the experience.
Meant the one endzone - students should be closer to the action though
That's why the south end zone was built as such, to bring them close, because in the north end zone they would be too far away. That being said, of course, it would be GREAT to have them even closer. Just not gonna happen to expensive to redo that entire end.
I get it but it looks horrendus
At least build Field Suites there or do something go generate revenue (like SC did) instead of leaving it empty w/the high school look
It doesn't look as bad as USC (before the build the thing in the back), but it looks pretty ****** nonetheless
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