QCity Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Open in the way that Seattle is, with those half rooves over part of the crowd. I think you are on to something with this. The Ralph is basically a hole in the ground with two upper decks sticking up. The wind whipping across ECC and into the stadium is really the worst part of the experience, especially in December. Picture a stadium like Seattle's nestled near downtown (old first ward?) except maybe with slightly larger canopies that extend toward the field (more coverage). A large portion of the crowd would be protected from the elements, while the braver fans can sit in the endzones and be completely exposed. Ironically, people that pay for premium seats in the first few rows close to the field would be exposed, while the cheaper seats are covered. Century Link field sits 67,000 and cost $564M in 2015 dollars. It's something to consider. Edited January 5, 2015 by QCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Retractable. Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy is a great venue. It would be a boon to Buffalo if they put a stadium like that in the downtown area. I like this stadium. Retractible. Would fit the style of the 1st ward of Buffalo. Definitely can leave open for games we choose, and covers the fans so would be a little better for you guys in December. It would be great to keep open for snow games but have some type of heating in the seats. This stadium cost $700 mil not a billion. The area is right in the heart of where all of the interstates leave for routes in the city, and lots of area could be made into parking. Closer for our Canadian friends so marketing can keep building season tickets. I hope Pegula secures a naming contract as that makes it easier for him from a fiscal standpoint to keep investing in the team and coaching. Fro those traditionalists, put a major statue in the front of the stadium to Mr. Wilson with a nice plaque on the foolish club, and respect our past. I This what I am talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 NE,GB, NYG, Cleveland, Chicago, Seattle. All open field stadiums. If any thing covers the field I want it retractable and left open until season ends. Pittsburgh too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Domed teams are soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadbeef Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The lucas stadium looks nice. Its no fun at the ralph in december on cold aluminum benches. Any way to keep the rain off the fans and warm them up a bit is good. I went to one game in the dome in St Louis and sterile is right. It was downright gloomy inside except for the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Open field. Why should southern and west coast teams not get to enjoy the joys of a visit to WNY in the winter. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 after losing a home game to snow. must be a retractable roof for year round use. This has been discussed multiple times and is a faux reason. Explain how a dome or retractable roof would have cleared the roads and parking lots? The Bills had to pick up players on snow mobiles to get them to flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Retractable roof. Edited January 5, 2015 by JohninMinn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm old school and would prefer an open-air stadium. I wonder though if a roofed stadium would be better for (1) attracting free agents, and (2) getting at least an outside chance to host a SB some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 i like domes because they are cool. plus we played best at ford field, a dome stadium, so theres that. with that said, i think the bills should have an open stadium. let it snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 could we still call it the ralph, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Retractable roof, 65k seats, 25% ticket price increase, much improved club level and downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET1062 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) They stopped putting "domes" on stadiums over 10 years ago, they now put on a roofs. The term is obsolete. Try using these phrases instead. Indoor stadium Covered stadium Enclosed stadium All weather stadium Multi-use stadium. Thanks, your posts will look smarter now. You are all welcome. Edited January 5, 2015 by ET1062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmohawk Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Outdoor. Dome games aren't as fun. Let's build one like Seattle, with a ridiculous noise advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'd like a retractable stadium like Lucas Oil. That style would fit nicely with the city and the roof could be closed when we have the type of weather that popped up a few months back. It could be used for other events as well. My main concern is the loss of tailgating as that seems to be a big part of the Buffalo game day culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I like the Ralph just the way it is, open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 domed but with an open roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I used to love the idea of an open air stadium with weather being a factor. I used to buy into the idea that the cold/snow was a home field advantage for the Bills. As I've aged, I have completely changed my mind. First, the cold/snow is not an advantage because most of the players aren't from here and are not accustomed to the cold. Secondly, and more importantly, a covered (whether it is a dome or some other indoor stadium design) would change the customer base. It would allow for a more mature and more wealthy base of customers. I believe you would see more upscale people, more older fans and more families attending games. I believe there would be a reduction in the number of drunken idiots and twenty something's causing general mayhem. I think a covered/indoor stadium is going to happen and I think it is the right way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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