Stadium Expansion News For East Side?

[MSU01]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

[damnyoutuesday]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

[Montanabob]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

and make a big walking SRO around the top of the seats! hold about 5007 that can wander around and follow the ball..... and add a beer garden with food vendors.

[MSU01]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

[coloradocat]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

They're just bored with winning. We've got a ways to go before we reach that point.

[TomCat88]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

[AFCAT]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

That and a larger stadium can and will be used for events other than football.

[BobCatFan]

30,000. I think every game would be sold out. Go for it.

[Catbacker_1]

I have mixed feelings about replacing the east side stands. Do I want to see a larger capacity that matches the south end zone, absolutely. What I fear is that my current seats that I’ve had since the student section was moved will become club seating similar to the gold seats on the west end and they jack up the prices. I tell everyone I will never give them up 50 yard line 20 rows up best seats in the house if you ask me. I’m willing to spend the money but if MSU takes them from me and decides to allocate them for corporate sponsorship or box owners because they can charge more for them I’ll be done supporting the team financially. I’m not saying any of this will happen but I wouldn’t put it past the university to do so to maximize profits.

[Cats92]

I have mixed feelings about replacing the east side stands. Do I want to see a larger capacity that matches the south end zone, absolutely. What I fear is that my current seats that I’ve had since the student section was moved will become club seating similar to the gold seats on the west end and they jack up the prices. I tell everyone I will never give them up 50 yard line 20 rows up best seats in the house if you ask me. I’m willing to spend the money but if MSU takes them from me and decides to allocate them for corporate sponsorship or box owners because they can charge more for them I’ll be done supporting the team financially. I’m not saying any of this will happen but I wouldn’t put it past the university to do so to maximize profits.

It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. I’m also nervous about that. I really like where I sit and would be really bummed if I had to move out of my general area once it’s all said and done.

[allcat]

I heard from my cousin who has a friend in the biology lab that he overheard a coach saying that he heard a rumor that the new president was thinking about making an announcement so that he would look better than Waded in stadium builds.

I’ll only believe this if the conversation happened at 31 Flavors…

Wow, how did you know? Incredible.

[Cataholic]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

We are also building a structure that we hope will meet capacity for the next 50 years - not just today’s need. If MSU continues to grow, we could exceed 25,000 students in the next 20 years.

Also, from what I understand, only about 1 in 3 current requests for student tickets is currently filled. There is a significant need for more student tickets.

[technoCat]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

We are also building a structure that we hope will meet capacity for the next 50 years - not just today’s need. If MSU continues to grow, we could exceed 25,000 students in the next 20 years.

Also, from what I understand, only about 1 in 3 current requests for student tickets is currently filled. There is a significant need for more student tickets.

30k would be the minimum if you are going to expand in my eyes. Just don't think they want it to be maxed out in 5 years and them having to figure out how to redo the west side to add more.

[smith427]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

We are also building a structure that we hope will meet capacity for the next 50 years - not just today’s need. If MSU continues to grow, we could exceed 25,000 students in the next 20 years.

Also, from what I understand, only about 1 in 3 current requests for student tickets is currently filled. There is a significant need for more student tickets.

30k would be the minimum if you are going to expand in my eyes. Just don't think they want it to be maxed out in 5 years and them having to figure out how to redo the west side to add more.

Frankly, in my eyes, an addition to the stadium is a waste if it doesn't at least get our base capacity above that of the gris stadium. That's basically the only thing they still hold over us on paper, and given the size of our enrollment and community, we should be able to easily overtake them. I think even today people act too much like it's a forgone conclusion that their atmosphere is better than ours (I've been to cat/griz in Missoula several times and I've seen Bobcat stadium louder than that), and exceeding their capacity would finally force people to reconsider that.

[coloradocat]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

We are also building a structure that we hope will meet capacity for the next 50 years - not just today’s need. If MSU continues to grow, we could exceed 25,000 students in the next 20 years.

Also, from what I understand, only about 1 in 3 current requests for student tickets is currently filled. There is a significant need for more student tickets.

30k would be the minimum if you are going to expand in my eyes. Just don't think they want it to be maxed out in 5 years and them having to figure out how to redo the west side to add more.

Frankly, in my eyes, an addition to the stadium is a waste if it doesn't at least get our base capacity above that of the gris stadium. That's basically the only thing they still hold over us on paper, and given the size of our enrollment and community, we should be able to easily overtake them. I think even today people act too much like it's a forgone conclusion that their atmosphere is better than ours (I've been to cat/griz in Missoula several times and I've seen Bobcat stadium louder than that), and exceeding their capacity would finally force people to reconsider that.

We need to add capacity to exceed theirs AND find a way to completely bowl in the stadium. If we don't bowl in the north end zone now we'll want to do it in 10-15 years. I doubt it will happen this time, even with a "game changing gift" but that's the last step to surpassing them for good.

[Catsrgrood]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

Why would it potentially come back to bite us? If there are donors out there who are willing to fund it and we know there are multiple games on the schedule that can support that capacity, then do it! You aren't penalized for having a 30k seat stadium but only selling 20k or 25k tickets for games with lower demand.

Typically, you want to build for capacity within reason. If MSU can get 30,000 for 2-3 games a year, then it wouldn't be fiscally smart to go smaller.

We are also building a structure that we hope will meet capacity for the next 50 years - not just today’s need. If MSU continues to grow, we could exceed 25,000 students in the next 20 years.

Also, from what I understand, only about 1 in 3 current requests for student tickets is currently filled. There is a significant need for more student tickets.

30k would be the minimum if you are going to expand in my eyes. Just don't think they want it to be maxed out in 5 years and them having to figure out how to redo the west side to add more.

I think redoing the west side is already on the radar. It was technically the final phase of the 20 years athletic plan that was released 7-8 years ago now. Yes it’s a ways down the road, but once the east side and whatever is done in the north endzone is done, the west side will be pretty outdated and small.l compared to the rest of the stadium.

I would imagine the long term plan would be to re-do the west side to now match the new east side 10-20 years down the road.

[St George]

30,007 has a nice ring to it and has my vote.

[rfischer94]

With no evidence, I feel like 22-25k permanent seats is the sweet spot. Plus however many SROs they can fit

I agree that this seems like the sweet spot for selling out every game but they could easily sell 30k tickets for Gold Rush, Cat/Griz, and probably also Homecoming. I hope they go as big as they can afford to go even if it means empty sections in the upper deck when Mercyhurst or Portland State comes to town.

I do want to pump the brakes on an expansion that big because I think it would come back to bite us. Even NDSU, the god emperor of FCS, is having trouble selling out the FargoDome now

They're just bored with winning. We've got a ways to go before we reach that point.

And even if we ever got to an NDSU level of winning, people still come to Bobcat games. I dont think the fan bases are the same.

[Run-the-ball]

Look at what events are happening over the hill, Shania Twain, Pink, Rolling Stones come to mind. If our stadium is larger, perhaps those events move to Bozeman. Especially being closer to Montana’s largest city. I can’t wait to hear the attendance of a Cats game being more than a burnt pink game. 30,041 sounds great to me.

[lutecat]

31 flavors? Baskin And Robbins.