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MVIII

Stadium Woods shot down their original plans.

I think they were put in a bind once Stadium Woods shut down their plans and they didn't take the time to think things through about expanding the North End Zone.
Posted: 05/12/2026 at 01:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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Interesting thing I just realized - Lane Stadium is bigger than all but
NOFX • 05/11/26 05:35 PM ET
Not sure but I think Indiana's stadium and Lane were built the same.
Jwunderdog • 05/12/26 04:59 PM ET
Yep. Wake too.**
LaneRat • 05/12/26 05:52 PM ET
Also of note, Lane stadium is 2X as loud. Go Hokies!!**
JoseyWales • 05/12/26 03:37 PM ET
Seems like the current trend is less but better seating. **
40ozDistrict • 05/12/26 11:33 AM ET
Esp in the NFL-- 100% about the exclusive experience opposed to fandom...**
banishedtothelounge • 05/12/26 12:51 PM ET
when merging with the SEC was mentioned, it was pointed out how much ...
HOKIE75-79 • 05/11/26 06:28 PM ET
Still, it’s bigger than Missouri’s stadium
I85Hokie • 05/12/26 08:41 AM ET
Mizzou's capacity used to be over 70K. They're in the midst of a $250M
reestuart • 05/13/26 01:42 PM ET
Are they adding "luxury suites?"**
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 02:15 PM ET
From a quick look, they are adding over 2000 premium seats.
reestuart • 05/13/26 02:20 PM ET
Reducing the capacity probably only makes cents/sense if the school has
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 02:29 PM ET
The minimum donation per seat is going to be worth a lot more than
reestuart • 05/13/26 03:31 PM ET
Oh I agree. When I said "ticket sales," I was really including any seat
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 03:39 PM ET
Yep - biggest detriment is less revenue from fewer seats.**
True Hokie • 05/12/26 07:33 AM ET
Doesn't matter if you can't sell the seats. VT doesn't sell 66,000 seats
hoosnowahokie • 05/12/26 10:33 AM ET
No doubt!
hi5hokies • 05/13/26 06:38 PM ET
Yeah, VT has no need for more seats. They may need more expensive seats,
reestuart • 05/13/26 09:23 AM ET
It is worth keeping in mind that visiting teams receive a portion of the
VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 12:14 PM ET
Probably due to the number of small private schools in the ACC
EDGEMAN • 05/13/26 06:34 AM ET
Private vs. Public is likely a factor, but it may not be as big of a factor
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 08:56 AM ET
I consider Loserville somewhere in the middle when it comes to travel
EDGEMAN • 05/13/26 09:57 AM ET
They do have the potential. I do wonder though if their fan bases heart is
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 10:00 AM ET
Guess that's TBD.**
EDGEMAN • 05/13/26 10:44 AM ET
70K is the sweet spot.
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 05/11/26 05:57 PM ET
can't mesh the SEZ with the W and E: building codes. it's been pointed out
HtownHokie • 05/11/26 07:53 PM ET
North End Zone Wouldn't Need Much More Depth (I dont think)
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 05/11/26 08:15 PM ET
Can we cantilever over the access road?
Marooned • 05/12/26 07:16 PM ET
Anything is possible with enough money**
MP4VT2004 • 05/12/26 07:46 PM ET
Clearly, it should be expanded to be a supporting structure for the video
hoosnowahokie • 05/12/26 10:34 AM ET
as well as a parachute landing pad. you know, just in case..........**
squarerootofone • 05/12/26 03:10 PM ET
..and the yearly Metallica concert**
JoseyWales • 05/12/26 03:38 PM ET
Why not just establish a residency?**
VTHokie2000 • 05/14/26 03:11 PM ET
Something to consider for athletic structures is the amount of space
VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 10:29 AM ET
North End Zone is 137 feet wide currently and South End Zone is 190
MVIII • 05/12/26 08:42 AM ET
if they even dream of expanding NEZ, they better increase the height of the
HtownHokie • 05/11/26 08:30 PM ET
No need to worry...
EDGEMAN • 05/12/26 07:00 AM ET
We'll probably need a new practice field if we rebuild in the N. Endzone...
EDGEMAN • 05/11/26 06:47 PM ET
FWIW the road that runs behind the North End Zone is considered to be an
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 06:42 PM ET
My 2 cents: The "infamous" access road can stay PROVIDED that Tech is
PWR2LZ • 05/12/26 09:41 PM ET
Can that road be covered though? It is possible the road has to be left
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 09:11 AM ET
Ok, I'm back to this issue: You raise a valid point, but I think the fire
PWR2LZ • 05/13/26 10:11 AM ET
I agree the fire department probably does have some flexibility on how it
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 11:48 AM ET
You are correct, #185 is the infamous scoreboard. Fire trucks can drive
PWR2LZ • 05/13/26 12:47 PM ET
Thanks for the edification. I think there may have been a gate on the
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 01:46 PM ET
that access road did come in clutch for the fire dept **
kingofcassell • 05/12/26 09:28 AM ET
Yep. Exactly.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/12/26 12:00 PM ET
It is too bad the VT leadership over the years didn't have a little more
VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 10:37 AM ET
Just FYI: The initial impetus for that "compactness" goes all the way back
PWR2LZ • 05/12/26 09:54 PM ET
I figured there was a logical reason for the decisions at the time. Also,
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 09:03 AM ET
Totally agree. We just have to move forward and maybe devote more attention
PWR2LZ • 05/13/26 09:16 AM ET
I thought VT discontinued the marketing strategy a few years ago.**
VTHokie2000 • 05/13/26 09:23 AM ET
They did, and that's my point- no one took the time to use those words as
PWR2LZ • 05/13/26 09:59 AM ET
Interesting info.
RJHokie • 05/12/26 10:01 PM ET
Had famous steam tunnel moles at WUVT
knapnhokie • 05/12/26 11:48 PM ET
The steam tunnels primarily service the academic side of campus, from Upper
PWR2LZ • 05/12/26 10:05 PM ET
I remember some on the lower quad, but they may have closed
RJHokie • 05/12/26 10:09 PM ET
Check this out- link inside.
PWR2LZ • 05/12/26 10:17 PM ET
Good pull!**
saret • 05/12/26 10:37 PM ET
Thanks.**
RJHokie • 05/12/26 10:24 PM ET
Stadium Woods shot down their original plans. ◄
MVIII • 05/12/26 01:19 PM ET
I agree with you that the Stadium Woods killed any plans they may have had
VTHokie2000 • 05/12/26 02:24 PM ET
VT athletics kicked a can down the road.... doesn't ring a bell**
Tombo • 05/11/26 06:55 PM ET
That's because the can is silent. They shoulda kicked a bell instead ;-)**
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 07:15 PM ET
Whether a bell or a can, Shayne Graham put it down the middle**
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 05/11/26 08:27 PM ET