Arizona State's stadium renovations...WTF

[CyBroncos]

To combat Arizona's extreme heat, ASU is going to put a huge canopy over Sun Devil Stadium.

ASU unveils renderings of proposed renovation of Sun Devil Stadium

 

[BigSkyCy2]

Well that is interesting. I was on their campus a few weeks ago on our baseball teams spring trip. Went to the ASU-Texas Tech Baseball game, which is right next to the football field. Thought it was cool how the stadium was built into a mountain, but I think this will take away from that look.

 

[clone319]

 

[BCClone]

Dont think I would want to be in the upper rows of this oven. I know its in the shade but it is still outside in the heat.

 

[alarson]

Well that is interesting. I was on their campus a few weeks ago on our baseball teams spring trip. Went to the ASU-Texas Tech Baseball game, which is right next to the football field. Thought it was cool how the stadium was built into a mountain, but I think this will take away from that look.

Agreed, ive been there a couple times, this will take away from the distinctive feel it had.

 

[CyBroncos]

Dont think I would want to be in the upper rows of this oven. I know its in the shade but it is still outside in the heat.

This. Yes you keep the sun out but the extreme heat will get trapped in. It's going to cost a ton of money and take years to complete...I just don't think it's a wise investment. If they want to play day games in September, they'll have to build a new stadium with a retractable roof, that's the only way they could effectively deal with the heat...this canopy thing is going to kind of look like a joke

 

[awd4cy]

Dont think I would want to be in the upper rows of this oven. I know its in the shade but it is still outside in the heat.

No kidding. All of that body and outside heat is going to be trapped in that thing. I would think it makes the whole place hotter.

 

[BCClone]

No kidding. All of that body and outside heat is going to be trapped in that thing. I would think it makes the whole place hotter.

Maybe they will allow a topless rule for the upper section.

 

[alarson]

Maybe they will allow a topless rule for the upper section.

Only as long as they place the student section in the same area.

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

Still will be hot as **** in there.

 

[cyguytillidie]

I think that would make it hotter.

 

[HiltonMagic23]

That is going to look stupid

 

[cc1091]

Remember AZ is a much dryer heat. The effect of heat being 'trapped' is significantly lessened with a lower humidity. Plus, people may augment the cooling effect by misting themselves and letting the dry air evaporate it.

 

[longtimeclone]

Did they consider this:

I think it is a lot more plausible

 

[cc1091]

However, the first haboob to come along may rip off the entire structure.

 

[caustic217]

Is there any talk of changing their name to the Shade Devils?

 

[HiltonMagic23]

Why not just dome it all in? That would make more sense

 

[dualthreat]

However, the first haboob to come along may rip off the entire structure.

Good point. If it hails, the hailstones will pop holes in it. And if it gets windy, it might lift the whole stadium away.

 

[sweetwater]

To combat Arizona's extreme heat, ASU is going to put a huge canopy over Sun Devil Stadium.

ASU unveils renderings of proposed renovation of Sun Devil Stadium

Not that different than Safeco Field in Seattle, in concept.

 

[ZJohnson]

I'm all for it. The first four games last year were unbearable. Sept 1st game was 112 at kick off, Sept 9th was 102, Sept 24th was 107 and Oct 1st was 97. It's even worse tailgating on the blacktop! I miss Ames in the fall!