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Renderings of Swamp Renovation Leak - Napier Distraction?

Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:46 am
Posted by bgator85
Sarasota
Member since Aug 2007
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Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:46 am
A look at the renovated Florida Field leaked out of the athletic building. Certainly some interesting timing

This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 8:53 am
Posted by Landmass
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Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:47 am to
That looks nice. Actually top notch. I heard there will also be reduced capacity though.
Posted by bgator85
Sarasota
Member since Aug 2007
6165 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:48 am to
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That looks nice. Actually top notch. I heard there will also be reduced capacity though.


A little to put in chairbacks, but slightly offset by adding seating elsewhere. Like up above the east side, some more in the south end zone.
Posted by 03 West CoChamps
Member since Sep 2024
535 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:48 am to
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I heard there will also be reduced capacity though.


I don't see how this is a bad thing. Most stadiums need less seats and more amenities. I wish VHS would go to chairbacks everywhere but the student section and reduce total number of seats to some extent.
Posted by bgator85
Sarasota
Member since Aug 2007
6165 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:56 am to
Sounds like it is only around 4000 lost seats when all is said and done. So nothing crazy, certainly not as bad as many feared.
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 8:59 am
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
32617 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:56 am to
LSU realistically has 95,000 for “record capacity” games. The upper decks are higher than a lot of programs so I don’t blame anyone not interested in sitting there


The swamp rendering is very nice btw
Posted by Granola
Member since Jan 2024
1878 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:57 am to
what's capacity?
Posted by Trumansfangs
Town & Country
Member since Sep 2018
7769 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:04 am to
Are there any discussions of possible venue name changes ?













I kid, I kid.
Posted by twk
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jul 2011
2700 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:06 am to
Where are the renderings for the kitchen?

On a serious note, if they end up gutting the concourses, and adding more shade, it will probably pay off in the long run. Fans just expect more comfort nowadays, if they are going to forego staying home to watch games on TV.
Posted by Serraneaux
South of 30a
Member since Mar 2014
22080 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:07 am to
Looks like the same shithole imo
Posted by bgator85
Sarasota
Member since Aug 2007
6165 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:08 am to
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what's capacity?


84-85K. Official capacity is around 89K now.
Posted by Mstate
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2009
10376 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:13 am to
Looks pretty good.

I know yall hate Stricklin but if there is one strength he has as an AD it’s facility development. Which this day and age isn’t all that important anymore.
Posted by bigDgator
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2008
48027 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:18 am to
quote:

I know yall hate Stricklin but if there is one strength he has as an AD it’s facility development. Which this day and age isn’t all that important anymore.


Yeah too bad he doesn't know anything about sports.
Posted by Mstate
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2009
10376 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:21 am to
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Yeah too bad he doesn't know anything about sports


Yea he’s one of those AD’s with a heavy marketing background and isn’t really a sports nut.

His hires when he was at state were not good either. He did a good job on the marketing side and facility expansions though
Posted by generalgator87
Member since Nov 2022
616 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:32 am to
The crazy thing is UF has had like 20 straight sellouts with freaking Napier as a head coach and in the worst period for Gator football since the 1940's. Many schools can cut capacity, but UF really isn't one that should.
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
7591 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:32 am to
From the press release:

"Kitchen Stadium will only source locally grown products with an eye on carbon footprint and sustainability."

TheCAW tried to fricking warn us!!!
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
7591 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:34 am to
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The crazy thing is UF has had like 20 straight sellouts with freaking Napier as a head coach and in the worst period for Gator football since the 1940's. Many schools can cut capacity, but UF really isn't one that should.


Gator fans have become South Carolina fans in the last few years. They keep showing up no matter what. I seriously admire and respect the loyalty.
Posted by bgator85
Sarasota
Member since Aug 2007
6165 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:35 am to
quote:


The crazy thing is UF has had like 20 straight sellouts with freaking Napier as a head coach and in the worst period for Gator football since the 1940's. Many schools can cut capacity, but UF really isn't one that should.


The stadium already right sized, so they couldn't reduce by too much.

It is impressive that despite the crap on the field, actual ticket sales have remained incredibly strong.
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 9:37 am
Posted by Serraneaux
South of 30a
Member since Mar 2014
22080 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:42 am to
theCAW is right per the usual
Posted by theCAW
Polk County
Member since Dec 2023
5477 posts
Posted on 10/16/25 at 9:52 am to
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Renderings of Swamp Renovation Leak - Napier Distraction?
or is the Napier issue a psy op distraction to take attention away from the leak of the renovation?

Looking at the rendering some cosmetic touch ups, but $400 million worth?

A few hundred million are going into that stupid kitchen
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