Athletic Facilities

[Phantom Hornet]

Lololol, go back to the first post of this thread.

It was always the eventuality in my mind. The tribe is the common denominator, and it makes too much sense financially. Especially if Sac State moves forward with expanding into downtown.

Football downtown, hoops at Rancho...that's their play I believe.

 

[StockonLB]

I agree it is sensible, just wish SAC had gathered some momentum and gotten it on campus where they control the revenues.

 

[HornetFootballFan]

It’s better than current situation, but a huge letdown for me.

An on campus stadium could be the hub for football, for soccer teams, maybe a minor league affiliate, graduations, other major high school and campus events. Getting on campus students to events, to me, is more important for athletics development, and while not impossible at Railyard, is just different.

If Sac stays FCS, 12-15k is fine. There are a few FCS teams that need more. I think one outdoor stadium for the region serves the need, but college football affiliates who share stadiums always seem to get second fiddle. A 20k stadium doesnt probably serve a different concert need than Golden1. FBS might bring more, but a lot of lower FBS teams struggle to get 20k

Many programs these days share facilities and also have stadiums off the main campus.

UCLA - Rosebowl
UNLV - Allegiant
Univ of Miami Hurricanes - Orange Bowl

Shuttle busses and we have lightrail walking distance away.

I prefer on the main campus as well. The game is 1 piece. The surrounding area restaurants, hotels, etc the downtown has better access. Marriott, Hilton Etc.

I don’t think FCS is the place to be long term. That travel was expensive in BigSky. We need to build quality Stadium 20K seating to get in the long term focused on 2030 to join MWC / PAC and keep a winning record in the interim.