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June 16, 2004

Gopher stadium

Stadium news is going to be hard to come by now that the there is little chance that the legislature will be reconvened for a special session, but that doesn't mean I won't talk about it every once in a while. And one thing I haven't talked about a lot is the idea of a new on-campus stadium for the Gophers. As you might expect, I am in favor of building a new on-campus stadium. Moving out of Memorial Stadium (the stadium at the top of this web page) was a huge mistake and probably the worst decision Paul Giel ever made. The Gophers won 5 national championships playing in Memorial Stadium, but since they've moved out they haven't even come close to going to the Rose Bowl. As always, hindsight is 20/20. It is time to bring some tradition and pride back to Gopher football.

However, much like the Twins stadium debacle, a new Minnesota Daily poll shows that although most students feel the Gophers need a new stadium, they feel they shouldn't have to pay for it. 65% of students feel the Gophers need a new stadium while another 65% feel they shouldn't have to pay for it with student fees. Obviously, Joel Maturi is pleased with the first part of these results. Also, unlike the Twins efforts at getting some tax dollars to build their new stadium, the University administration will have a much easier time "taxing" the student population to get this done. I wonder ... can the University administration just decide willy-nilly to raise student fees for this if they want to? I am inclined to say yes. If the U can get the private funding they are looking for I think it is forgone conclusion that this stadium is a done deal. For more information about the U's drive to build a new stadium visit Bringing Gopher Football Home.

Posted by snackeru at June 16, 2004 8:52 AM | Stadiums

Comments

I am infavor of a new stadium. However when I think new staduim I think whats wrong with the metrodome. Also arent the twins geting a new stadium, also where is the money going to come from.

Posted by: sam larson at May 11, 2005 9:09 AM

I am infavor of a new stadium. However when I think new staduim I think whats wrong with the metrodome. Also arent the twins geting a new stadium, also where is the money going to come from.

Posted by: sam larson at May 11, 2005 9:18 AM