Jump to content

  • USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen

    It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans!

  • Members do not see this ad, Register

FIU stadium

Cubanbull
 Share

Recommended Posts

Cubanbull Toro Magnifico

Cubanbull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  295
  • Content Count:  6,831
  • Reputation:   1,101
  • Days Won:  22
  • Joined:  12/23/2001
Posted

According to Saturday's Mami Herald the first face of expansion for FIU's stadium should be ready for the 2008 home opener vs USF.

so we will get to see both UCF's and FIU's new stadiums in 2008

Here is the story

FIU set to break ground on new stadium in MarchBY PETE PELEGRIN

ppelegrin@MiamiHerald.com

The time has come to stick a shovel in the ground for Florida International's new football stadium.

After The Florida Board of Governors approved a resolution Thursday that will allow FIU to finance the expansion of its football stadium, the Golden Panthers are ready to break ground on their new on-campus facility come March.

FIU now will be able to issue bonds to finance the estimated $31 million first phase of the project, which includes the conversion of current FIU Stadium from a 7,500 permanent-seat facility to one with more than 18,000 seats and eventually to 45,000 seats.

The stadium will include amenities such as air-conditioned luxury suites, a wrap-around concourse with a full field view, 14 luxury suites, 1,400 club seats, a video scoreboard and a stadium club.

''This feels great and we're all very excited,'' FIU athletic director Pete Garcia said. ``This stadium is integral to the future of this university, not just for the growth, but the quality as well.''

The first phase of the project will be completed by the opening of the 2008 football season, when the Golden Panthers host their first game in their new stadium against South Florida.

The second phase of the project includes a 100,000-square-foot student center which will house undergraduate advising, admissions, financial aid and a welcome center.

That phase of the project, at a cost of about $24 million, is expected to be completed in 2011.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 169
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

smazza Toro Magnifico

smazza

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  9,898
  • Content Count:  66,091
  • Reputation:   2,434
  • Days Won:  172
  • Joined:  01/01/2001
Posted

usf seems to have other financial issues to deal with like paying long time assistant coaches

usf plays in a great stadium

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Cubanbull Toro Magnifico

Cubanbull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  295
  • Content Count:  6,831
  • Reputation:   1,101
  • Days Won:  22
  • Joined:  12/23/2001
  • Author
Posted

I wasnt questioning our present stadium situation. I was pointing out that we will get to see two new stadiums and by the way notice the costs between FIU's proposed one and UCF's.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
South_Florida_Flip Toro Magnifico

South_Florida_Flip

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  99
  • Content Count:  10,565
  • Reputation:   93
  • Days Won:  7
  • Joined:  05/14/2005
Posted

They must have big plans for the future if they think they're going to be able to draw 45,000 people there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
flsportsfan83 Toro Magnifico

flsportsfan83

Posted
  • Group:  TBP Subscriber III
  • Topic Count:  1,750
  • Content Count:  17,490
  • Reputation:   1,248
  • Days Won:  13
  • Joined:  08/16/2004
Posted
They must have big plans for the future if they think they're going to be able to draw 45,000 people there.

If they win people will show.  Tampa and Miami are both banwagon cities.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
South_Florida_Flip Toro Magnifico

South_Florida_Flip

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  99
  • Content Count:  10,565
  • Reputation:   93
  • Days Won:  7
  • Joined:  05/14/2005
Posted

I think it has to go beyond just winning. Beating Sun Belt teams is not going to get people to go to there and watch.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
flsportsfan83 Toro Magnifico

flsportsfan83

Posted
  • Group:  TBP Subscriber III
  • Topic Count:  1,750
  • Content Count:  17,490
  • Reputation:   1,248
  • Days Won:  13
  • Joined:  08/16/2004
Posted
I think it has to go beyond just winning. Beating Sun Belt teams is not going to get people to go to there and watch.

If FIU wins they wont be in the Sun Belt for long...... Don't forget where USF was a short 8 years ago.....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
South_Florida_Flip Toro Magnifico

South_Florida_Flip

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  99
  • Content Count:  10,565
  • Reputation:   93
  • Days Won:  7
  • Joined:  05/14/2005
Posted
If FIU wins they wont be in the Sun Belt for long...... Don't forget where USF was a short 8 years ago.....

Where are they going to go?

Southern Miss wins a good deal and they have been in the same place for a long time. I'm sure we can find other programs that are in that same mold.

USF knew where they wanted to go for a long time and we built the program the right way to get us to the position where we are right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
flsportsfan83 Toro Magnifico

flsportsfan83

Posted
  • Group:  TBP Subscriber III
  • Topic Count:  1,750
  • Content Count:  17,490
  • Reputation:   1,248
  • Days Won:  13
  • Joined:  08/16/2004
Posted

USF got very lucky that Miami bolted for the ACC. If nbot for that move than we would still be in CUSA. FIU is building their program using the USF mold.

If FIU wins they wont be in the Sun Belt for long...... Don't forget where USF was a short 8 years ago.....

Where are they going to go?

Southern Miss wins a good deal and they have been in the same place for a long time. I'm sure we can find other programs that are in that same mold.

USF knew where they wanted to go for a long time and we built the program the right way to get us to the position where we are right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pops94 Enthusiast

pops94

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  4
  • Content Count:  143
  • Reputation:   0
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  12/14/2006
Posted

I vote for FIU to go to the Big Ten.  Then we can have an out of conference in state BCS rival.  It makes no logical sense but the other schools in the Big Ten would love to take trips down to Miami every year.    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

It appears you are using ad blocking tools.  This site is supported through ads.  Please disable in order to enjoy full access to The Bulls Pen.  Registration is free and reduces ads.

Got it!
Dismiss