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Waay Too Early Look at the TCF Bank Stadium Expansion

I know, I know.... I became really bored, and ever since the stadium began to take shape I've been tortured by thoughts of what The Vault could look like when expanded to 80,000+ seats.  So, for your viewing pleasure only...

 

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via photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net



 I was told from an insider that when the seating capacity is expanded there will be an upper deck stretching all the way from the north end of the horseshoe to the suites, so I think the representation would be fairly accurate.  I could definitely see this place easily being one of the most intimidating places to play in the Big Ten when the stadium adds those seats (barring whether or not all of those seats are filled of course).  It is very exciting to think of what it will actually end up looking like.  What do you guys think?

Also, because I know that the expansion itself is supposedly speculative, I'd like to poll the TDG audience by asking if and when this task will be completed.  I'm crossing my fingers, hoping that the demand will warrant it sooner rather than later.

 

Poll
When do you think the expansion of TCF Bank Stadium will occur?
1-3 years
2 votes
4-6 years
7 votes
7-9 years
15 votes
10+ years
26 votes
Bruininks and Maturi have a change of heart, plan to sell everything they own right now and live in the president's suite while fundraising the rest of the money needed.
1 votes
Won't happen, the expansion is nothing more than a pipe dream.
17 votes

68 votes | Poll has closed

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I think the expansion will happen

but it won’t for 10+ years… unless the Gopher football team turns into the toughest ticket in town and remains that way for 3+ years, they won’t be able to justify the expansion. It definitely won’t happen in the first 3 years.

The photo looks sweet!

by GreasyLlama on May 12, 2009 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not going to happen for a long time....

…unless we can get some of that Obama stimulus money. But, I understand the State legislature is using that to plug its 4.5 billion deficit.

by JG2112 on May 13, 2009 10:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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