The article first mentions required renovations (due to declining condition) and reducing capacity instead of building new. Then thoughts switch to perhaps a (new?) multi-use stadium and accepting naming-donors without much details on either. I don't think they know what they want to do, and really don't want to do either.
Back in the 1950's when this stadium was built Rice was a power program in the Country and SWC. They rivaled the Texas program of today in attendance and media. They have been falling ever since to a shadow of a program and attendance. I wouldn't be surprised to see them end football in this NIL era.
I agree. As fans, if a player was committed to playing for NT we became invested in them. We wanted to know their background, their skillsets, and supported them their whole journey while at NT each season as they grew.
Now, there is no long-term commitment by players. The fans are left empty with no heroes to follow from the previous seasons. The thrill is gone. The product has changed, and not for the better.
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