Rentschler Field is set to reopen, but what’s the future of the stadium as it turns 20 years old?

[CL82]

the state legislature tried and failed to fund a stadium in Storrs many times. The votes weren't there until it was pitched as part of a Hartford redevelopment plan. As much as Kraft played CT, the NFL also stepped in to insure they didn't lose the Boston TV market.

I only remember one time. Are you sure about that? Any links?

 

[husky8273]

I only remember one time. Are you sure about that? Any links?

Stadium Timeline: The Long Road To Rentschler Field - Hartford Courant

 

[CL82]

Stadium Timeline: The Long Road To Rentschler Field - Hartford Courant

How many votes in the legislature against a stadium in Storrs do you see in this time line?

 

[RSTuthill]

This is a trivial thread. The Rent will be the UConn stadium for at least 30 more years, perhaps longer. Not to say it won't be modified or improved, but there will never be an on campus football stadium. Too far out in the sticks. No money to do it. And if the State has that kind of money kicking around, they had best spend it on academics, not on yet another stadium.

 

[CL82]

This is a trivial thread.

Um, sorry to have disappointed you?

 

[RSTuthill]

Um, sorry to have disappointed you?

Did you get a head start on the enabling legislation by any chance?

 

[Platt81]

Bro what B1G School did you attend? I tailgated all 4 years on campus. If your school didn’t allow that you missed out.

I could have read this wrong, but I think his point is uconn tailgating is for alumni and fans, not students, because of the fact it’s not on campus. I don’t think it was a statement pertaining to any B1G school.

 

[CL82]

Did you get a head start on the enabling legislation by any chance?

On posting threads more to your liking? No, no I did not.

 

[CTBasketball]

The stadium is still in great shape. It may be 20 years old but its basically been used for only 10-15 years. Empty crowds don’t add to wear and tear.

 

[Kolumbo]

"It’s party and tailgate time again for UConn football games."

"Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is expected to be at 100-percent capacity and tailgating will be allowed for the 2021 UConn football season, the school announced on Monday morning."

 

[cullaville]

and a retractable dome so we can play basketball there for big games. and while I’m in dreamland, multiple Dairy Bar locations, A Bar Taco (for the margaritas), Chowda, and several CT pizza options. What did I miss?

A good, competitive football team