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Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:39 am
by bincitysioux
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:42 am
by citdog
domes are for pussies
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:47 am
by BlackFalkin
My Top 5
5.NDSU
4.NAU
3.ND
2.UNI-Some Natural Lighting 
1.Alamo
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:57 am
by Monarch Nation
Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:59 am
by danefan
Monarch Nation wrote:Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.
Save that picture. Its exactly what their games will look like.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:02 am
by ChetSteadman
Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:03 am
by JMU DJ
danefan wrote:Monarch Nation wrote:Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.
Save that picture. Its exactly what they're games will look like.
... and of course this dome is the best, only an NFL team uses it too.
Waiting patiently for Clenz to come in here and define why some of these shouldn't be on the list because they aren't "domes" 
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:04 am
by Skjellyfetti
1. Sofield Indoor Practice Facility
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2. Georgia Dome
3. Alamo Dome
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The rest.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:06 am
by JMU DJ
BeauFoster wrote:Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.
Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:06 am
by TwinTownBisonFan
wow... since the other ones are going to FBS... NDSU leads the way (i would agree too... there aren't any better in FCS)
still wish we had fixed up dakotah field...
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:07 am
by Bostonspider
Will UT-SA play at the Alamo Dome or at Alamo Stadium (a 23,000 seat open air stadium in San Antonio)?
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:11 am
by ChetSteadman
JMU DJ wrote:BeauFoster wrote:Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.
Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.
I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:11 am
by CAA Flagship
Boy, after seeing the rainbow pasta that is Holt Arena, I would sure hate to see what #9 looks like.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:15 am
by TwinTownBisonFan
BeauFoster wrote:JMU DJ wrote:
Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.
I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.
oh... it's still there - the kids voted a few years back against bringing football back... i blame the stadium... yuck.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:21 am
by AshevilleApp
#8 Idaho State--Holt arena
Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:26 am
by BlackFalkin
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:27 am
by JALMOND
AshevilleApp wrote:#8 Idaho State--Holt arena
Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?
The way Idaho State plays right now, better to keep a roof on it.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:31 am
by JMU DJ
TwinTownBisonFan wrote:BeauFoster wrote:
I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.
oh... it's still there - the kids voted a few years back against bringing football back... i blame the stadium... yuck.
Maybe I got a different viewpoint from standing on the field, looked pretty dece from down there. Then again I've only been once.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:42 am
by BlackFalkin
AshevilleApp wrote:
Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?
Then city of Pocatello looks great, very nice rustic suburban feel. They really should play in an open air stadium. imo
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:48 am
by andy7171
citdog wrote:domes are for pussies
I agree with The citdog!
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:00 am
by wideright82
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:20 am
by dbackjon
NAU is too low. Great field.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:35 am
by clenz
I'll snap some pictures of the dome upgrades after work at 5 today.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:37 am
by FargoBison
5.USD- Decent for football, loses points due to wooden bleachers on one side, probably could use a face lift.
4.NAU- Looks nice, gains points for field turf.
3.UNI- Nice dome, could be higher if it had a few renovations, nice tailgating atmosphere outside the stadium as well.
2.UND- This place can get loud with its low roof, has decent amenities and a pretty good tailgating atmosphere outside of the stadium. Seating could be steeper.
1.NDSU- 19,000 seats surround the field and there is a jumbotron in each corner. The city has done a good job in keeping the dome up to date and the tailgating atmosphere is very good. Fan amenities are solid, sightlines are ideal for football.
Re: Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:40 am
by clenz
FargoBison wrote:5.USD- Decent for football, loses points due to wooden bleachers on one side, probably could use a face lift.
4.NAU- Looks nice, gains points for field turf.
3.UNI- Nice dome, could be higher if it had a few renovations, nice tailgating atmosphere outside the stadium as well.
2.UND- This place can get loud with its low roof, had decent concessions and a pretty good tailgating atmosphere outside of the stadium. Seating could be steeper.
1.NDSU- 19,000 seats surround the field and there is a jumbotron in each corner. The city has done a good job in keeping the dome up to date and the tailgating atmosphere is very good. Fan amenities are solid, sightlines are ideal for football.
Good list, I've never been to UND's or NDSU's but I'm not sure I'd put UND ahead of UNI.
Like I said, I'll put the new pictures up later tonight. Since you guys were hear last year we have gotten new turf, redone the north endzone, added another concourse that doesn't require steps, added new suites, upgraded the old pressboxes, got new goal posts, and redid almost all of the signs hanging in the dome.
