The Future Of Neyland Stadium...

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#176
For all the talk about how great Hamilton was at raising money, it's shocking to see how much of the Neyland renovations was paid for with credit.
 
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bamawriter said:
For all the talk about how great Hamilton was at raising money, it's shocking to see how much of the Neyland renovations was paid for with credit.
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You're absolutely right.

One thing in his defense though, and I HATE coming to Mike Hamilton's defense. There were millions in pledges to the Neyland project that went uncollected due to the downturn in the economy. It certainly wasn't the biggest issue, but it played a big role.
 
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DeerPark12 said:
Your absolutely right.

One thing in his defense though, and I HATE coming to Mike Hamilton's defense. There were millions in pledges to the Neyland project that went uncollected due to the downturn in the economy. It certainly wasn't the biggest issue, but it played a big role.
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That does help make a little sense of it.
 
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#182
Parking is terrible???? Well man every large sporting event in the world parking is terrible. If you would just pull out a 20 and pay to park like I do you will never have trouble finding a place you rest the wheels.
 
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gunner said:
Yes, the plans and the money was raised before we changed presidents.
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Are you referring to the President of the US or President of UT?

If you mean the US President, the most recent recession started well before the current President took office.

If the reference is to the President of UT, which one? There have been several in the past few years.
 
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Abe Hoffman said:
Are you referring to the President of the US or President of UT?

If you mean the US President, the most recent recession started well before the current President took office.

If the reference is to the President of UT, which one? There have been several in the past few years.
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Easy turbo!! No ones bashing the king here, just saying there has been a lot of change recently.
 
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stevenrich2003 said:
Parking is terrible???? Well man every large sporting event in the world parking is terrible. If you would just pull out a 20 and pay to park like I do you will never have trouble finding a place you rest the wheels.
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Amen to this. I never have a problem parking. Get there early, tailgate, and enjoy the day.
 
#187
#187
If Neyland Stadium was built today it either wouldn't be built where it is now or the road situation would be drastically different.

With that said, it is where it is and I couldn't imagine it being anywhere else!
 
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#189
I wish they would take up some concrete and put grass down around the stadium. Need a better place to tailgate
 
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gunner said:
Easy turbo!! No ones bashing the king here, just saying there has been a lot of change recently.
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Turbo? I have been called many names in the past but never turbo.

However, I did not mean to sound critical. I honestly did not understand to whom you were referring as "president".

Sorry for the confusion.
 
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gunner said:
there was noting wrong with trying to get the stadium up to code, and doing basic maintenance to fix where it was in complete disrepair. But, obviously they went too aggressive with their plans. Had they spent more conservative in their plans, they could have renovated the south and east sides with the money they spent.

I was at the spring game, and i was completely shocked and embarrassed at the complete disrepair of the east side which includes, poor lighting in the concourses, broken windows, and rusted beams on the outside.

Where is the basic maintenance?
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West Side!!
 
#200
#200
The Big House is Perfect as is!!! It makes my orange blood flow every time I enter the arena.
 
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