buffalobillsfootball Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 AZ Cardinals New Stadium Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 JP-Era could have drawn that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 JP-Era could have drawn that up. 427734[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I hope capacity is no more than 20,000. If it is, they will never have a sell-out. It looks like a UFO crash site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Futuristic, clean lines, attracts the eye. Everything I always wanted in a shoe box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 The basic form of the design takes its cue from a barrel cactus I can just imagine the architects sitting around saying...."why don't we make it look like a barrel cactus..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I think it is kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Looks like a seat cushion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It actually wouldn't look that bad if they didn't insist on keeping that roll-out grass tray field. Someone got that in their brain and no matter how ugly, stupid (their security costs go up 200%) or unecessary (it's an open-top roof!) it is, they just don't want to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It actually wouldn't look that bad if they didn't insist on keeping that roll-out grass tray field. Someone got that in their brain and no matter how ugly, stupid (their security costs go up 200%) or unecessary (it's an open-top roof!) it is, they just don't want to let it go. 427770[/snapback] It probably grows really nice out there on the window sill. Seriously, the sidesof the stadium probably hinder proper growth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It probably grows really nice out there on the window sill. Seriously, the sidesof the stadium probably hinder proper growth? 427779[/snapback] From the sounds of it, that field is not going to be very steady to play on. The Giants used the tray system for a few years and replaced it b/c the turf was just loose --- imagine pulling up your yard past the roots with a shovel, laying it back down, tamp it with your foot a couple of times, and then try to play football on it. And they never had the added consideration of the entire field moving in and out. 'Zona talked about this concept several years ago when the design concept planning started and I guess they were married to it. Not enough sun in Arizona? Even through the openings in the sides? Maybe they could go with a sun-shade mix.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Do they really need a sliding roof in Arizona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Actually, I like that except for the exterior but I'm sure it will look different once it's built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 looks similar to the new stadium that just opened in Munich, Germany, which looks like a giant tire turned on its side. They can light it up and make it change colors. http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/d/s/munchen.html http://www.allianz-arena.de/de/home/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simadafuma Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I lived about 2 blocks from where that stadium is being built. It was a giant bean field when I lived there. It's a great boost to the east side of Phoenix as the only other thing there at the time was Luke AFB (Where I was stationed). Now Glendale has the hockey area and the football stadium. Glad to see improvements in the old neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Looks like a giant heat sink. Maybe they can sell the naming rights to Intel. Of course, it also looks like a giant Hot Pockets casserole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 "Urinal Puck Stadium of Arizona" Ugliest thing I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 From the sounds of it, that field is not going to be very steady to play on. The Giants used the tray system for a few years and replaced it b/c the turf was just loose --- imagine pulling up your yard past the roots with a shovel, laying it back down, tamp it with your foot a couple of times, and then try to play football on it. And they never had the added consideration of the entire field moving in and out. 'Zona talked about this concept several years ago when the design concept planning started and I guess they were married to it.Not enough sun in Arizona? Even through the openings in the sides? Maybe they could go with a sun-shade mix.... 427809[/snapback] Yeah, The muckety mucks loved the sliding field idea. The popularity of Field turf hadn't made it out West yet I guess. I am not 100% sure, but I dont think the sides are open like in the pictures. I drive by the Stadium every day, and it looks like a doomed stadium to me... Oh, and the retractable roof is a good idea to me. Why play in a dome in Nov and Dec. in Arizona? The weather is fabulous. The Dome is needed though because of the heat in Aug and Sept. The Cards Owners and Mgmt are tired of playing the first 2 games on the road every year and then having a Bye. Slow starts are hard to overcome... For more pictures of the ugly exterior, check out this link. The Stadium stuff is down the page, right hand side. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Looks cool to me, but why no end zone seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Looks cool to me, but why no end zone seating? 428035[/snapback] They do at one end. The other end is for the jumbotron and the field slide out... the seating is shaped like a horseshoe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikes16 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I like it. Something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 They probably got it cheaper because of the Cardinals' logos on it. If it was a good team's logo it would have cost a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's certainly unique. I happen to like it but I can understand why others may not. I like futuristic stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I like the design...it's going to be a landmark, and I understand Phoenix will bid for a Final Four soon. It will be the only building west of San Antonio that's large enough to hold one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 A while back I saw a Cardinal official being interviewed about the stadium. He was extolling the futuristic design both inside and out. Apparently they take pride in the fact that there's not a single scrap of wood anywhere in the entire stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffan00 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I like it too! It goes againts the more "traditional" type stadiums out there, thats probably why most dont like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 AZ Cardinals New Stadium Link 427731[/snapback] As with anything that's new or different, it may take some getting used to. This is the era of throw-back retro looking ball parks for baseball, but for football, I think this is an absolutely fantastic design that functional for the climate and represents a futuristic look. I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalfan Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Do they really need a sliding roof in Arizona? 427849[/snapback] Yes they do. When the temp gets below 90, they can turn off the air conditioning and open her up! For example, during night games starting at 8PM...by 10:30 it gets down right chilly out there...80-85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 AZ Cardinals New Stadium Link 427731[/snapback] No offense, but it's Arizona...who cares?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 It looks like a Jiffy Pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 They probably got it cheaper because of the Cardinals' logos on it. If it was a good team's logo it would have cost a lot more. 428236[/snapback] Along those lines...there are way too many cars in that parking lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Along those lines...there are way too many cars in that parking lot 428657[/snapback] They want to show what it will be like when they host the Super Bowl in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 They want to show what it will be like when they host the Super Bowl in 2008. 428662[/snapback] good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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