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[QUOTE="jr4750, post: 1666431, member: 117"]
This is well said. I would only offer that revenue (minus any costs associated with construction) has no where to go but up, if you consider the causal fan, and what he/she thinks about fan amenities, seating, convenience, excitement. Some moderate to bigger advancements either with the dome, or certainly if they built a new arena, would go a long way to convincing the on the fence individual to get off the couch and come check the game out in person. I agree that it probably wont move the needle to a kid who wants to play in LA, or live in Boston, but it might generate a bit more interest in those looking for a "college town," experience.  Plus, the real people SU needs to bring back in are the locals. Sitting in a super hot arena, on hard metal bleachers, with cramped hallways, and 80/90's style vending options, aren't gonna cut it for much longer. Can gameday atmosphere, plus exciting football yield another 10k in the seats? Maybe all they need is that competitive team, and the dome can stay as it is.

I think I probably danced around your point too much, and I have no idea if a better dome yields developments on marshall street/downtown, etc. Unfortunately, a renovated dome being on campus doesn't allow for nearby development in the form of restaurants, bars, etc, directly alongside it. Nor would a south campus stadium. Imagine if they built an arena on Loguen Crossing it would generate substantial redevelopment and even more interest downtown.
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