CAL Athletics in Dire straits

[jdoggivjc]

Consider how much was known about earthquakes, faults, and seismic events in general in 1923 and you can guess they probably had no clue exactly how stupid the decision to build there was at the time. Geologists didn't even understand much about the idea of plate tectonics until after mid-century. As for building a new stadium in another location, there's literally no place to put one anywhere near campus, much less in Berkeley itself. Throw in the environmental issues of ALL kinds (as you mentioned) and that idea is done before the concept even falls out of the first person's mouth.

That stadium is pretty darn old, could they even find the smaller fault lines back then?

I didn't realize the stadium was that old (and I didn't bother looking it up) - I don't make a habit of folloiwng Cal athletics, so I just didn't know.

As far as building a new stadium, look - eventually it's going to have to happen. I guess I don't know what the correct option is as I understand the lack of places to build - I'm originally a Long Islander and they have similar problems out there. But eventually that stadium is going to get to the point where it can't be repaired - what do you do then? With as much debt as the AD is in and nowhere to build and the inability to fix that stadium any furhter, what's next?

 

[Knownothing]

The other problem is west coast schools are very bandwagon type fans. If they suck they don’t buy tickets. Big 12, big 10 and sec schools don’t have that problem. So the money keeps coming In

 

[Buster28]

I didn't realize the stadium was that old (and I didn't bother looking it up) - I don't make a habit of folloiwng Cal athletics, so I just didn't know.

As far as building a new stadium, look - eventually it's going to have to happen. I guess I don't know what the correct option is as I understand the lack of places to build - I'm originally a Long Islander and they have similar problems out there. But eventually that stadium is going to get to the point where it can't be repaired - what do you do then? With as much debt as the AD is in and nowhere to build and the inability to fix that stadium any furhter, what's next?

The stadium is already repaired and open for business (this is either the second or third year since the renovations have been completed). So not much point in contemplating the idea of building a new one unless/until the "really big one" strikes, in which case they'll have bigger fish to fry than figuring out where to play football.

 

[Mr Janny]

The other problem is west coast schools are very bandwagon type fans. If they suck they don’t buy tickets. Big 12, big 10 and sec schools don’t have that problem. So the money keeps coming In

You didn't see the stands at the Texas Tech / Kansas state game, did you? Or Baylor during the tarp years. There are plenty of non west coast schools with bandwagon fan bases

 

[NobodyBeatsCy]

I love Dire Straits

 

[pulse]

30 varsity sports... dumb asses.

 

[TykeClone]

Consider how much was known about earthquakes, faults, and seismic events in general in 1923 and you can guess they probably had no clue exactly how stupid the decision to build there was at the time. Geologists didn't even understand much about the idea of plate tectonics until after mid-century. As for building a new stadium in another location, there's literally no place to put one anywhere near campus, much less in Berkeley itself. Throw in the environmental issues of ALL kinds (as you mentioned) and that idea is done before the concept even falls out of the first person's mouth.

"Hey, remember that big quake that destroy San Francisco not too long ago? Couldn't possible happen again! Let's put the stadium here!"