The New Amon Carter Stadium?
#1
Posted 17 July 2008 - 09:19 PM
#2
Posted 17 July 2008 - 10:12 PM
If I were king of their world, though, I'd bring down that upper deck and replace it with something a little more modest and a little less highly pitched. The stadium is great but that upper deck is terrible.
#3
Posted 17 July 2008 - 10:42 PM
If I were king of their world, though, I'd bring down that upper deck and replace it with something a little more modest and a little less highly pitched. The stadium is great but that upper deck is terrible.
I should have been more clear. The top is the addition that opens this season. That's not just a new facade on the bottom graphic. The bottom graphic is the result of tearing everything down above street level and building pretty much a new stadium.
From the media guide:
TCU recently announced an ambitious proposed plan for a
complete renovation of the Frogs’ home field, the 78-year
old Amon G. Carter Stadium (left and below). Preliminary
planning and a feasibility study are underway to help TCU
reach its goal of creating the “Camden Yards” of collegiate
football stadiums. The first major donation toward the
project was received in June 2008 in the form of a $15
million gift from the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
“The Carter Foundation recognizes that the football
stadium remains one of the most visible landmarks on
campus and in southwest Fort Worth,” said John Robinson,
executive vice president of the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
“Our commitment signals a strong endorsement from the
Carter family and Foundation of the University’s intention
to renovate the stadium. We are proud to be the first
commitment toward the project, which will enhance the
University and Fort Worth for the next 50 years.”
#4
Posted 18 July 2008 - 07:36 PM
#5
Posted 18 July 2008 - 09:20 PM
AC Stadium was always one of the best of the old SWC, but every stadium needs a face lift now and then. LSU did some similar renovations to their upper deck due to incline. As long as the heart of Amon Carter isn't touched, we should get something to be proud of.
As far as having a problem filling the stands... Part of that stems from DFW almost suffering from sports overload. Fort Worth & Dallas are at last count the home of 2 NCAA Div-1 schools (TCU & SMU) <or 3 if you count UNT in the mix>, 2 minor league baseball teams, the Rangers, the Stars, the Mavericks, the Cowboys, the Desperados, FC Dallas...and I know that I haven't mentioned some others. The point being though is that even with the population we have, the sports market is stretched. What would help TCU is if a similar campaign to their mid 90's "My Home Team". I actually saw one of these bumper stickers a couple weeks back. It would probably also help the Frog's cause if they could get some more 'big" name schools to schedule games with them and be willing to at least do a home-home series. <Of course with the way that the BCS is arranged right now, this going to be a hard sell to anyone who regularly gets put in the top 25 in the polls.> In anycase, we all should get behind our hometown Frogs no matter our true school loyalties.
#6
Posted 21 July 2008 - 09:07 AM
#7
Posted 21 July 2008 - 11:47 AM
That's probably the realmotivation. Getting the local wealthy and corporate $$ to the stadium. Not more seats, just more expensive seats.
#8
Posted 08 June 2010 - 10:49 AM
#9
Posted 10 June 2010 - 11:59 AM
#10
Posted 16 August 2010 - 08:32 PM
TCU to renovate Amon G. Carter Stadium for $105M
Interesting highlights:
- The west side (the side with the upper deck now) will be almost entirely torn down and rebuilt.
- The architecture will be art deco in a nod to the original 1930s design.
- The renovated stadium will actually have fewer seats (40,000 vs. 44,358) than it does now.
#11
Posted 16 August 2010 - 11:07 PM
#12
Posted 17 August 2010 - 08:06 AM
#13
Posted 17 August 2010 - 10:31 AM
They've had three. Last year was their first against a non-former SWC opponent.
#14
Posted 17 August 2010 - 10:55 AM
#15
Posted 17 August 2010 - 11:10 AM
#16
Posted 18 August 2010 - 07:55 AM
No, you're absolutely right. Overall capacity goes from roughly 44,000 to 40,000. And in case my prior post wasn't clear, they've sold out the stadium 3 times...period. Once in the 80s against UT, 2006 against Tech, and last year against Utah.
#17
Posted 18 August 2010 - 12:29 PM
Interestingly, if they overbooked the stadium, it still might not fill up given the number of people who simply stay in the parking lot and drink.
#18
Posted 18 August 2010 - 10:49 PM
Keep Fort Worth folksy!
#19
Posted 07 November 2010 - 10:52 PM
#20
Posted 24 November 2010 - 08:44 PM
#22
Posted 25 November 2010 - 10:34 AM
#24
Posted 25 November 2010 - 04:02 PM
#25
Posted 25 November 2010 - 07:40 PM
Renovations to Amon G. Carter stadium will begin immediately following the Nov. 13 game and will conclude in time for the 2012 season. They will not interfere with home games during the 2011 season. The west stands will be imploded on the morning of Dec. 5. For more information on the renovation, please visit www.stadium.tcu.edu.
#26
Posted 28 August 2011 - 12:51 PM
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=8196a4b9f4e440df&permissionsChanged=1&id=8196A4B9F4E440DF!1577#cid=8196A4B9F4E440DF&id=8196A4B9F4E440DF!1625
#27
Posted 28 August 2011 - 06:51 PM
#28
Posted 29 August 2011 - 11:31 AM
So where will their 2011 home games be played?
The Star Telegram reported that they expect to have about 32,000 seats for the five home games.
#29
Posted 29 August 2011 - 07:09 PM
TCU received approval Monday from its Board of Trustees' Executive Committee (acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees) to renovate the east side of Amon G. Carter Stadium immediately following the conclusion of the 2011 football season.
The east side renovation will enable TCU to have a fully renovated Amon G. Carter Stadium in time for the 2012 season, which marks the Horned Frogs' first year in the BIG EAST Conference. In addition to BIG EAST home games next fall versus West Virginia, Cincinnati, Louisville and South Florida, TCU also will host Oklahoma and Virginia. Future home games also include LSU and Arkansas coming to Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Ninety-five donors have contributed $143 million to date, exceeding the original goal of $105 million when the initial announcement of a renovation to Amon G. Carter Stadium was made Aug. 16, 2010. At the time, the east side was a project marked for completion several years down the road.
"This is an exciting day for TCU and Fort Worth," TCU Chairman of the Board of Trustees Clarence Scharbauer said. "This truly defines the momentum we have on campus. We very much appreciate all those who have made it possible for TCU to have a facility that will rank among the nation's finest. The new Amon G. Carter Stadium is for all of TCU, Fort Worth and the greater community. We will have an unbelievable stadium with all the modern amenities. There will be no better place to watch a game in a family-friendly environment."
Capacity for the completed Amon G. Carter Stadium will be 43,000 with expansion opportunities that could allow for 50,000 or more in the future.
"Home football games are a tremendous gathering place for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Fort Worth community," TCU chancellor Dr. Victor J. Boschini said. "We will have the 'Camden Yards' of college football stadiums. It will be first class in every regard and will mirror the quality of our football program led by head coach Gary Patterson."
The new east side will feature a double deck similar to what has been created in the north end zone. The height of the upper deck will be at the level of the speakers that currently sit on the light poles of the existing stadium.
"This project is made possible because of the outstanding vision and leadership of Chancellor Boschini, Chairman Clarence Scharbauer, our Board of Trustees, the Stadium Renovation Committee, donors and the incredible efforts of the best football coach in America, Gary Patterson," TCU director of intercollegiate athletics Chris Del Conte said. "They allowed us to dream and make a new Amon G. Carter Stadium a reality. It's a great time to be a Horned Frog!"
TCU has a school record 20-game home winning streak, a mark that currently ranks as the third-longest in the nation. Under Patterson as head coach, TCU is 51-6 in 10 seasons at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
"A fully completed stadium will be a positive in our recruiting efforts, as well as continuing to have a football program that makes TCU and Fort Worth proud," Patterson said. "I would like to thank all those who are responsible for making this happen."
For the second straight year, TCU has shattered its season ticket sales record. This year's total of over 21,000 surpasses last year's previous-best mark of 19,143.
The Horned Frogs open the 2011 campaign Friday at Baylor. The 7 p.m. contest will be televised on ESPN.
#30
Posted 30 August 2011 - 11:35 AM
#31
Posted 30 August 2011 - 07:53 PM
Not that all the seats will be filled- vast numbers of ticketholders will be enjoying their margaritas in the parking lot.
#32
Posted 30 August 2011 - 10:19 PM
Keep Fort Worth folksy.
#33
Posted 30 August 2011 - 10:52 PM
#34
Posted 06 September 2011 - 05:07 PM
#35
Posted 30 November 2011 - 03:02 PM
#36
Posted 30 November 2011 - 09:47 PM
#37
Posted 01 December 2011 - 07:54 AM
http://www.stadium.tcu.edu/faq.asp
#38
Posted 16 December 2011 - 11:51 AM
#39
Posted 19 December 2011 - 07:29 PM
#40
Posted 01 January 2012 - 05:41 PM
#41
Posted 22 August 2012 - 11:31 AM
#42
Posted 23 August 2012 - 01:51 PM
#43
Posted 26 August 2012 - 08:40 PM
#44
Posted 27 August 2012 - 11:18 AM
I GET GOOSEBUMPS!
#45
Posted 28 August 2012 - 12:45 AM
#46
Posted 30 August 2012 - 02:52 PM
#47
Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:52 PM
#48
Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:45 PM
#49
Posted 06 September 2012 - 11:26 PM
#50
Posted 26 September 2012 - 11:09 AM
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