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re: Best Football Stadium in the SEC.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:15 pm to dawgfan24348
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:15 pm to dawgfan24348
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Sanford hosted part of the Olympics
So did Legion Field.
I've been to 13 of 14. Haven't been to CoMo.
All have their unique character.
Alabama feels like you are in the mother church of college football.
Arkansas' is really nice, like an upscale stadium.
Auburn is the loudest stadium I've been in.
Florida is really cool when the Gators are good. I've been when they are not good and its meh.
Georgia has the best town in the SEC, but the stadium itself its sort of meh.
Kentucky and Vanderbilt just aren't impressive. But there isn't a bad seat in the house.
LSU is intimidating and really loud.
Ole Miss. The Grove makes the Gameday atmosphere spectacular, VHS is like Arkansas - feels upscale except for the cheap end zone.
Mississippi State's new expansion will make it look really nice.
Carolina is underrated. Its nice and the fairgrounds make it a unique setting.
Tennessee is a dump. A huge dump, but a dump.
A&M had the shittiest visitor seating ever conceived by man.
This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 7:22 pm
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Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:17 pm to tylerdurden24
I've been to a game in every stadium except UF, LSU, A&M, and Bama. My favorite atmospheres are probably Neyland and Williams-Brice (Reynolds was great as well). My favorite overall stadiums are probably Sanford and Jordan-Hare.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:33 pm to anc
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Tennessee is a dump. A huge dump, but a dump.
The last time you went?
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:45 pm to tiger perry
I've only been to three (UF, UT, TAMU). UF it is.
This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:48 pm to BigOrangeBri
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The last time you went?
Was there in 2012 and will be there again this year. I like the fact that the upper bowl is connected, but I really wasn't impressed. It wasn't a dump, but it was pretty meh.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:50 pm to mjw60532
Excluding our stadium-
Tiger Stadium
Neyland
Swamp
JH
Sanford
Not impressed with-
Kyle
Billy Bob Bryce
Zou
Tiger Stadium
Neyland
Swamp
JH
Sanford
Not impressed with-
Kyle
Billy Bob Bryce
Zou
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:51 pm to Carolina Tide
I've heard the atmosphere at Neyland stadium is terrible compared to those found in the rest of the conference save Vandy or kentucky
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:52 pm to Gradual_Stroke
Gullible
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:53 pm to Gradual_Stroke
I judge stadiums based on atmosphere.
The atmosphere at LSU is unmatched IMO.
Although I have to admit Auburn can get really intense too.
The atmosphere at LSU is unmatched IMO.
Although I have to admit Auburn can get really intense too.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:55 pm to Samso
JH is tier one for sure. Have not attended IB there but have been to a few games there.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:00 pm to BigOrangeBri
Of the stadiums I've actually been to (in no particular order):
LSU - Not that nice aesthetically, but incredible atmosphere. One of the very few stadium atmospheres that leave you in awe. So much fun especially if you go there without a dog in the fight.
Auburn - Not that pretty but good solid nice size with great steep seating and sight lines. Hate to admit it but loud as frick stadium for big games.
Alabama - The nicest, prettiest stadium aesthetically in the league along with Arkansas. Beautiful sky box areas and The Zone areas in each endzone is unique in the SEC if not the entire country. Gourgeous exterior. Only downside is seating isn't as steep as some of the other SEC stadiums mentioned.
Georgia - Has the coolest setting of any stadium in the SEC. Feels like stadium is tucked into a bowl and the look from the bridge looking into the stadium is awesome.
Florida - Not as nice as some of the bigger stadiums but another great setup in a bowl with steep graded seating. Very loud too.
Mississippi State - Underrated from an atmosphere standpoint. Doesn't stand up to so many of the palaces in the league but pound for pound a strong atmosphere nonetheless.
Vanderbilt - Would be weak even by high school standards. Only good thing to say is the stadium and campus are close to a really fun area.
Tennessee - Lots of pageantry with Neyland and seating is uncomfortable but the place truly is a canyon. Very good atmosphere in the good old days before UT went into the tank.
LSU - Not that nice aesthetically, but incredible atmosphere. One of the very few stadium atmospheres that leave you in awe. So much fun especially if you go there without a dog in the fight.
Auburn - Not that pretty but good solid nice size with great steep seating and sight lines. Hate to admit it but loud as frick stadium for big games.
Alabama - The nicest, prettiest stadium aesthetically in the league along with Arkansas. Beautiful sky box areas and The Zone areas in each endzone is unique in the SEC if not the entire country. Gourgeous exterior. Only downside is seating isn't as steep as some of the other SEC stadiums mentioned.
Georgia - Has the coolest setting of any stadium in the SEC. Feels like stadium is tucked into a bowl and the look from the bridge looking into the stadium is awesome.
Florida - Not as nice as some of the bigger stadiums but another great setup in a bowl with steep graded seating. Very loud too.
Mississippi State - Underrated from an atmosphere standpoint. Doesn't stand up to so many of the palaces in the league but pound for pound a strong atmosphere nonetheless.
Vanderbilt - Would be weak even by high school standards. Only good thing to say is the stadium and campus are close to a really fun area.
Tennessee - Lots of pageantry with Neyland and seating is uncomfortable but the place truly is a canyon. Very good atmosphere in the good old days before UT went into the tank.
This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:01 pm to mjw60532
Williams brice is first class in many respects, since their improvements. Now if the cocks could learn some class, it would possibly be a destination game for visitors. The fans ruin the whole thing.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:03 pm to Samso
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The atmosphere at LSU is unmatched IMO.
Agreed
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:05 pm to deeprig9
Not impressed. Looks like a stadium that host some sort of all-star game. Pretty average.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:07 pm to Gradual_Stroke
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I've heard the atmosphere at Neyland stadium is terrible compared to those found in the rest of the conference save Vandy or kentucky
I've only been to the last few Bama games there, but imho it's one of the loudest in the conference. It's a very imposing stadium.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:09 pm to nc14
Trying to pick which SEC stadium is the best is like having to judge the Miss Universe pagent. There are a bunch of great atmospheres, venues and other attributes that make all of them attractive & unique. I've been to several of the venues and couldn't really make up my mind on which one I enjoyed the most. They were all filled with great, passionate fans and were a tribute to a great conference. Even Vandy, MSU and UK were awesome experiences for me.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:09 pm to nc14
Auburn has IMO the most electric atmosphere in college football during big games when it's competitive. But why havent they made any major renovations? maybe it's how it's sorta sitting bunched in a corner kind of. You guys hear of any renovation talk? it's long overdue
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:10 pm to Govt Tide
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LSU - Not that nice aesthetically
They've really done a lot in the last 2 seasons to try and fix this. I'll agree with you though. As good as the north endzone looks..it's overshadowed by those hideous east/west uppers.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:10 pm to BigOrangeBri
My gripe about UT is their expansions always including shrinking the seats 2-5 inches.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:11 pm to Govt Tide
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Of the stadiums I've actually been to (in no particular order):
LSU - Not that nice aesthetically, but incredible atmosphere. One of the very few stadium atmospheres that leave you in awe. So much fun especially if you go there without a dog in the fight.
Auburn - Not that pretty but good solid nice size with great steep seating and sight lines. Hate to admit it but loud as frick stadium for big games.
Alabama - The nicest, prettiest stadium aesthetically in the league along with Arkansas. Beautiful sky box areas and The Zone areas in each endzone is unique in the SEC if not the entire country. Gourgeous exterior. Only downside is seating isn't as steep as some of the other SEC stadiums mentioned.
Georgia - Has the coolest setting of any stadium in the SEC. Feels like stadium is tucked into a bowl and the look from the bridge looking into the stadium is awesome.
Florida - Not as nice as some of the bigger stadiums but another great setup in a bowl with steep graded seating. Very loud too.
Mississippi State - Underrated from an atmosphere standpoint. Doesn't stand up to so many of the palaces in the league but pound for pound a strong atmosphere nonetheless.
Vanderbilt - Would be weak even by high school standards. Only good thing to say is the stadium and campus are close to a really fun area.
Tennessee - Lots of pageantry with Neyland and seating is uncomfortable but the place truly is a canyon. Very good atmosphere in the good old days before UT went into the tank.
very solid analysis and contribution to the thread
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