It's actually really nice when SBC outsiders speak up. Thanks for throwing that out there.
I don't know if the press/skybox is what is really the make-or-break argument regarding your stadium. Regardless of those and the attendance capacity, I've heard it is an eyesore. Would you say that is incorrect?
A few points:
How do you foresee your attendance growing? I think that is going to be really important. We have comparable attendance numbers, but you're coming off bowl game success. We're are coming 5 wins and the Dodge era.
While you are expanding your stadium - basically putting lipstick on a pig - we have rebuilt everything, can hang our hat on men's bball and a resurgant women's bball program. And it won't be long before we finally get that baseball program up and running in one of the best markets for that sport.
Another thing you have to deal with - whether you like it or not - is Miami's reputation as a fickle fanbase. Worse than Dallas! Even The Hurricanes can't put butts in seats with their history.
Lastly and maybe most importantly: how do the decision-makers feel about the markets? Does Miami have more to offer than DFW for their intents and purposes?
Thanks for chiming in.