Rank the FCS Domed Stadiums

[bincitysioux]

I was feeling kind of left out reading through the Top 20 Stadium thread. I can only count 8 domed stadiums in the FCS, but 2 of them don't have FCS teams yet..........

#8 Idaho State--Holt arena




#7 South Dakota--DakotaDome




#6 Northern Arizona--Walkup Skydome




#5 North Dakota--Alerus Center




#4 Northern Iowa--UNI-Dome




#3 North Dakota State--Fargodome




#2 Texas-San Antonio--AlamoDome





#1 Georgia State--GeorgiaDome

[citdog]

domes are for pussies

[BlackFalkin]

My Top 5

5.NDSU
4.NAU
3.ND
2.UNI-Some Natural Lighting
1.Alamo

[Monarch Nation]

Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.

[danefan]

Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.

Save that picture. Its exactly what their games will look like.

[ChetSteadman]

Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.

[JMU DJ]

Here is a shot of Ga State practicing in the Georgia Dome.

Save that picture. Its exactly what they're games will look like.

... and of course this dome is the best, only an NFL team uses it too.


Waiting patiently for Clenz to come in here and define why some of these shouldn't be on the list because they aren't "domes"

[Skjellyfetti]

1. Sofield Indoor Practice Facility




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2. Georgia Dome
3. Alamo Dome

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The rest.

[JMU DJ]

Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.

Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

wow... since the other ones are going to FBS... NDSU leads the way (i would agree too... there aren't any better in FCS)

still wish we had fixed up dakotah field...

[Bostonspider]

Will UT-SA play at the Alamo Dome or at Alamo Stadium (a 23,000 seat open air stadium in San Antonio)?

[ChetSteadman]

Uh, this list is bullshit. ETSU's dome would have kicked all your asses.

Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.

I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.

[CAA Flagship]

Boy, after seeing the rainbow pasta that is Holt Arena, I would sure hate to see what #9 looks like.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Haven't been there in about 10 years, did they tear it down or something? That place was pretty nice from what I can remember.

I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.

oh... it's still there - the kids voted a few years back against bringing football back... i blame the stadium... yuck.

[AshevilleApp]

#8 Idaho State--Holt arena





Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?

[BlackFalkin]

http://media.www.easttennessean.com/med ... 3641.shtml



article about etsu dome & fans...

[JALMOND]

#8 Idaho State--Holt arena





Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?

The way Idaho State plays right now, better to keep a roof on it.

[JMU DJ]

I was joking about the Mini-Dome. That place was the biggest crap hole I've ever been in. I saw two games there before ETSU stopped playing football, one at 6 rows from the bottom and one at 8 from the top. Couldn't see a darn thing either time. The sight lines were terrible. There was only about 6 yards from sideline to stands, and the players blocked your view of 1/4 of the field. I don't know if it's still there or not, but it should be fire-bombed.

oh... it's still there - the kids voted a few years back against bringing football back... i blame the stadium... yuck.

Maybe I got a different viewpoint from standing on the field, looked pretty dece from down there. Then again I've only been once.

[BlackFalkin]

Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?

Then city of Pocatello looks great, very nice rustic suburban feel. They really should play in an open air stadium. imo

[andy7171]

domes are for pussies

I agree with The citdog!

[wideright82]

#8 Idaho State--Holt arena





Why, with a setting like that, would you play indoors?

The way Idaho State plays right now, better to keep a roof on it.

I was gonna say it's probably so no one outside the field has to see them play.

[dbackjon]

NAU is too low. Great field.

[clenz]

I'll snap some pictures of the dome upgrades after work at 5 today.

[FargoBison]

5.USD- Decent for football, loses points due to wooden bleachers on one side, probably could use a face lift.
4.NAU- Looks nice, gains points for field turf.
3.UNI- Nice dome, could be higher if it had a few renovations, nice tailgating atmosphere outside the stadium as well.
2.UND- This place can get loud with its low roof, has decent amenities and a pretty good tailgating atmosphere outside of the stadium. Seating could be steeper.
1.NDSU- 19,000 seats surround the field and there is a jumbotron in each corner. The city has done a good job in keeping the dome up to date and the tailgating atmosphere is very good. Fan amenities are solid, sightlines are ideal for football.

[clenz]

5.USD- Decent for football, loses points due to wooden bleachers on one side, probably could use a face lift.
4.NAU- Looks nice, gains points for field turf.
3.UNI- Nice dome, could be higher if it had a few renovations, nice tailgating atmosphere outside the stadium as well.
2.UND- This place can get loud with its low roof, had decent concessions and a pretty good tailgating atmosphere outside of the stadium. Seating could be steeper.
1.NDSU- 19,000 seats surround the field and there is a jumbotron in each corner. The city has done a good job in keeping the dome up to date and the tailgating atmosphere is very good. Fan amenities are solid, sightlines are ideal for football.

Good list, I've never been to UND's or NDSU's but I'm not sure I'd put UND ahead of UNI.

Like I said, I'll put the new pictures up later tonight. Since you guys were hear last year we have gotten new turf, redone the north endzone, added another concourse that doesn't require steps, added new suites, upgraded the old pressboxes, got new goal posts, and redid almost all of the signs hanging in the dome.