Fouts Field Implosion Is? And How Many Seats On...

[PlummMeanGreen]

The Amon Carter implosion was impressive. Wonder when the Fouts implosion is planned?

Will all that area where Fouts is now become more parking?

Any campus master plan showing that part of campus w/o Fouts Field?

GMG!

Off Topic: Can you imagine being in John Edward's shoes today?

[UNT90]

The Amon Carter implosion was impressive. Wonder when the Fouts implosion is planned?

Will all that area where Fouts is now become more parking?

Any campus master plan showing that part of campus w/o Fouts Field?

GMG!

Off Topic: Can you imagine being in John Edward's shoes today?

I thought it was already half imploded. Shouldn't take but one bulldozer to finish the job

[UNTflyer]

I thought it was already half imploded. Shouldn't take but one bulldozer to finish the job

I plan to run up and kick it.

[eulessismore]

I thought it was already half imploded. Shouldn't take but one bulldozer to finish the job

One green dozer?

[UNT86]

From what I understand, Fouts will remain a while longer.

It will remain as a track facility until a new one can be built across the highway (probably near the new tennis courts).

However, I don't think a track facility is in the budget in the near future.

I'm also not sure, but I would suspect that the Green/White game will be in Fouts again this year.

So, you may not have seen the last football at Fouts, just the last opponent.

[UNTX]

From what I understand, Fouts will remain a while longer.

It will remain as a track facility until a new one can be built across the highway (probably near the new tennis courts).

However, I don't think a track facility is in the budget in the near future.

I'm also not sure, but I would suspect that the Green/White game will be in Fouts again this year.

So, you may not have seen the last football at Fouts, just the last opponent.

I was thinking the exact same thing yesterday, that the Spring Game would have to be at Fouts. So really one more time for the old gal - then it's really over!

[gangrene]

How many FBS schools can claim TWO on-campus football stadiums???!!!

[greenminer]

How many FBS schools can claim TWO on-campus football stadiums???!!!

I wouldn't consider the new digs to be on campus...am I wrong?

[Mean Green Matt]

I wouldn't consider the new digs to be on campus...am I wrong?

Considering it is right next to a dorm, yes it is on campus.

Edited December 8, 2010 by Mean Green Matt

[Mean Green Matt]

Here is a visual representation of how I think Fouts should be demolished...imagine all the allusions we could make to conference realignment if we destroyed our old stadium with falling dominoes.

[FirefightnRick]

How many FBS schools can claim TWO on-campus football stadiums???!!!

K State for one.

Rick

[jtm0097]

Well since the spring game is there, I get to go use the last pee wall in America one more time.

[Legend500]

Fouts could be demolished by donating it to the Budweiser plant for cans.

FWIW, the long-term Sasaki plan for UNT has fouts being replaced with a parking garage and an Opera House. Seriously.

[GrayEagle]

The Amon Carter implosion was impressive. Wonder when the Fouts implosion is planned?

Will all that area where Fouts is now become more parking?

Any campus master plan showing that part of campus w/o Fouts Field?

GMG!

Off Topic: Can you imagine being in John Edward's shoes today?

http://www.unt.edu/untmasterplan/documents/Final_Master_Plan.pdf

If I understand the plan correctly the area where Fouts currently stands will be a landscaped parking lot. The parking garage will be where parts of the blue and orange lots are now. The opera house is near the Murchison, I'd guess on the blue lot.

The master plan also shows the track facility at the south end of Eagle Point.

[oldschoollefty]

I plan to run up and kick it.

If you think you might need help, I could bring a plastic spoon to scoop up the debris.

Or, I could probably knock it down with the plastic spoon.

[Rudy]

I wonder if the CAN academy will take broken down stadiums?

[PlummMeanGreen]

http://www.unt.edu/untmasterplan/documents/Final_Master_Plan.pdf

If I understand the plan correctly the area where Fouts currently stands will be a landscaped parking lot. The parking garage will be where parts of the blue and orange lots are now. The opera house is near the Murchison, I'd guess on the blue lot.

The master plan also shows the track facility at the south end of Eagle Point.

Also quite obvious in the renderings after Fouts Field becomes a parking lot is a new pedestrian bridge connecting the former Fouts concessions area(?) across to the Mean Green Villge & our new football stadium.

Projecting to that day when that pedestrian bridge becomes reality over Interstate 35-E, UNT still may want to invest in those 6 Flag Over Texas train-looking shuttles to get our fans from that part of campus both pre-game and post game. Senior or "mature" fans would especially appreciate that ride to and fro'.

GMG!

[eulesseagle]

Also quite obvious in the renderings after Fouts Field becomes a parking lot is a new pedestrian bridge connecting the former Fouts concessions area(?) across to the Mean Green Villge & our new football stadium.

Projecting to that day when that pedestrian bridge becomes reality over Interstate 35-E, UNT still may want to invest in those 6 Flag Over Texas train-looking shuttles to get our fans from that part of campus both pre-game and post game. Senior or "mature" fans would especially appreciate that ride to and fro'.

GMG!

The Disneyland/6-Flags Trams are scheduled to be built after they dome the new stadium in 2100. You will have a choice to be telepathicly transported to and from the stadium or take the "granny train" which will deposit you directly in your assigned seat, provide you with a soft drink and solent green pizza for an additional $700 more.

[Stan R]

Fouts field will be used for overflow seating when we play against big name opponents. The game will be simulcast on the jumbotron. In the event of a major upset, there will be busses set up to bring people to the new stadium if they choose to rush the field. We will include the seating capacity of both stadiums in our official game day capacity numbers. I'm told there will be a heavy discount on these seats. Unfortunately, these games will not count toward your priority point totals.

[Green92]

Fouts field will be used for overflow seating when we play against big name opponents. The game will be simulcast on the jumbotron. In the event of a major upset, there will be busses set up to bring people to the new stadium if they choose to rush the field. We will include the seating capacity of both stadiums in our official game day capacity numbers. I'm told there will be a heavy discount on these seats. Unfortunately, these games will not count toward your priority point totals.

Made me laugh.

[forevereagle]

Well since the spring game is there, I get to go use the last pee wall in America one more time.

A pee wall is where you make it.

[unt1981]

An opera house. I have been in Fouts many times when the "Fat Lady" sang, so an opera house would be appropriate.

[SCREAMING EAGLE-66]

A couple of places in West Texas have torn down one side and left the other one... They are used for track and other purposes. I suspect 1/2 of it at least will remain until needed for parking or contruction...

They can sell the end zone portion to someone who can reconstruct it somewhere else. Odessa's old stadium in somewhere on the north side of Austin and some HS district uses it.

Edited December 8, 2010 by SCREAMING EAGLE-66

[All About UNT]

Fouts field will be used for overflow seating when we play against big name opponents. The game will be simulcast on the jumbotron. In the event of a major upset, there will be busses set up to bring people to the new stadium if they choose to rush the field. We will include the seating capacity of both stadiums in our official game day capacity numbers. I'm told there will be a heavy discount on these seats. Unfortunately, these games will not count toward your priority point totals.

You had me till the jumbotron statement since we all know that thing doesn't work (reference the KSU Jumbotron debacle)