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SIU's new stadium

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Doesn't seem like anyone really posted any pics of our new stadium :-D

Opened up with a sell-out, including 2500 on the hill under the new video board.

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And some from where I was sitting:

Touchdown:
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Start of the 2nd Quarter, when the drunk students were still making their way in from tailgate to the hill:
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It's amazing how much closer the stands are compared to McAndrew. Having a wrap-around on one side (and likely on both sides for a lot of games) is amazing for atmosphere. When we've got a real game, it's going to be awesome.
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Hope to see it in person next month!
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pantherrob82 wrote:Hope to see it in person next month!
Get your ticket early :D
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That's a fantastic stadium. You can easily add on a second deck if the time comes for it.

I imagine the tunnel in the one endzone is where the team comes out?
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Looks great! :thumb:
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Great stadium! Hope it continues to fill up. :notworthy:
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Truly amazing looking.
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I have to admit.... i went to siu's website to check out the game photos. Great stadium, it turned out great.
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T-Dog wrote:That's a fantastic stadium. You can easily add on a second deck if the time comes for it.

I imagine the tunnel in the one endzone is where the team comes out?
Yup.
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Yes, that really looks great and what a great looking atmosphere that is. Big congrats to the SIU's!
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DJH wrote:Great stadium! Hope it continues to fill up. :notworthy:
Yeah...Hopefully.

I really hope the program's support continues to grow and they have to expand on the seating in the offseasons.
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Super nice. :thumb:
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