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[QUOTE="Nick44, post: 885300, member: 540"]
I haven't posted on this topic yet because I think I am clearly in the minority regarding my opinion.

Is anyone else struggling with the idea of dropping seating capacity from 50k to 40k? This tells me that administrators feel the interest in the football program has declined since 1978. This to me is the real problem.

Look I get that we've struggled to average 40k and that the dome is unsightly  when it is half empty. But I think it sends the wrong message to the fanbase and the ACC when you downsize your NEW stadium. Aren't most new arenas trending upwards in seating capacity?

A 50k seat stadium is perfect for this program. With some continued success and an actual marketing campaign, they will see attendance rise. Not to mention that a 50k stadium gives the University greater revenue opportunity versus a 40k arena. Have a little faith in your program that if you build it properly and support it (IPF, marketing, etc) sufficiently that you will see the returns in the form of ticket sales and revenue.
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