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How the Battle at Bristol Became the Biggest Game Ever
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:19 pm
Found this article with interesting stats. Timelapse in link. LINK
3 — The years in the making of the game, first announced in 2013
19 — The number of days crews spent converting the racetrack into a football-ready stadium
20 — The number of hours spent polishing just the football on the 88-pound trophy that stands more than 2 feet tall
130 — The number of light towers and generators added
240 — The number of tour buses brought in to transport fans from parking sites to the stadium
450 — The number of truckloads of rocks and manufactured sand used for the field base, weighing 10,600 tons
5,000 — The number of premium seats installed on the infield
100,200 — The square footage of artificial turf installed for the playing surface and sidelines
115,109 — The previous record attendance for a college football game when Michigan hosted Notre Dame in 2013. About 150,000 fans are expected for Saturday’s event
$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Don't forget your telescopes. Go Hokies, frick TN
Here's the trophy for those interested.
3 — The years in the making of the game, first announced in 2013
19 — The number of days crews spent converting the racetrack into a football-ready stadium
20 — The number of hours spent polishing just the football on the 88-pound trophy that stands more than 2 feet tall
130 — The number of light towers and generators added
240 — The number of tour buses brought in to transport fans from parking sites to the stadium
450 — The number of truckloads of rocks and manufactured sand used for the field base, weighing 10,600 tons
5,000 — The number of premium seats installed on the infield
100,200 — The square footage of artificial turf installed for the playing surface and sidelines
115,109 — The previous record attendance for a college football game when Michigan hosted Notre Dame in 2013. About 150,000 fans are expected for Saturday’s event
$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Don't forget your telescopes. Go Hokies, frick TN
Here's the trophy for those interested.
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Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:21 pm to MartyMoose09
I just don't believe that they are going to have near 150k people there.
That means they will sell all but 4k of the seats.
That means they will sell all but 4k of the seats.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:22 pm to MartyMoose09
I'm going to laugh like hell when everyone realizes how shitty their seats are for the game and just decides to stay home and they don't break the record...
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:23 pm to MartyMoose09
Will also set the world record for most African Americans at a NASCAR track.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:23 pm to MartyMoose09
quote:Jesus Christ
88-pound trophy
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:27 pm to MartyMoose09
Who the hell is paying for all of this?
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:28 pm to MartyMoose09
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29 - Number of tons of Skoal shipped in before game
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:35 pm to MartyMoose09
Other interesting stuff regarding the game:
Big-10 officiating crew
Each team guaranteed $4 million payout
Extended halftime will include bands from both schools.
Big-10 officiating crew
Each team guaranteed $4 million payout
Extended halftime will include bands from both schools.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 4:00 pm to MartyMoose09
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$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Has moonshine gotten that expensive?
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