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Title: Am I missing something? Look at UNLV's new stadium plans
Post by: VinnieVOL on January 15, 2013, 04:49:52 EST
Obviously they'll sell it as a multipurpose venue, but good grief..


 http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/21555307/photo-unlv-is-thinking-big-with-plans-for-new-stadium (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/21555307/photo-unlv-is-thinking-big-with-plans-for-new-stadium)


Title: Re: Am I missing something? Look at UNLV's new stadium plans
Post by: droner on January 15, 2013, 05:22:18 EST
Gambling money.


Title: Re: Am I missing something? Look at UNLV's new stadium plans
Post by: UTnbama on January 15, 2013, 06:18:00 EST
Good grief, looks like a giant movie theatre!


Title: Re: Am I missing something? Look at UNLV's new stadium plans
Post by: WoodstockVol on January 15, 2013, 08:06:18 EST
Cowboys Stadium for a glorified FCS team :frown:


Title: Re: Am I missing something? Look at UNLV's new stadium plans
Post by: Clockwork Orange on January 15, 2013, 08:12:38 EST
Obviously they'll sell it as a multipurpose venue, but good grief..


Wow. I guess they're thinking neutral site football games at all levels of competition, NCAA basketball tournament/final four hosting, other miscellaneous exhibitions . . . but in an era where live viewership is declining even among the best teams with the most fans, this seems like folly.