Dennis Dodd Ranks Sanford Stadium Nation's Tenth Best

Of course, that makes it only the fifth-best in the SEC, in his estimation.

Also, Dennis needs to learn that "UGA" is the school and "Uga" is the dog.

Go 'Dawgs!

about 1 year ago T Kyle King 8 comments 0 recs |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

I guess this is highly, highly subjective - but this comments made me think he is an idiot.

"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker

by tankertoad on Mar 26, 2011 12:33 AM EDT reply actions

I don't think there's a way not to be subjective.

Everyone always think their team’s stadium is OMG TEH BEST STADIUMZ EVAR

With that said, all that chart needs is a picture associated with each entry, and poof… it’s a Bleacher Report slideshow! (That’s not a compliment.)

Those rankings are invalidated by just one column, in my opinion… the architecture column. He awarded Sanford Stadium a 7.5, and I doubt he knows that the entire north and south stands were built without one single concrete support (one of the earliest examples of “green engineering” still in use today). And though I admit that the old sky suites and the new 600 deck take away from the natural beauty Sanford had prior to their building… it’s still a very aesthetically beautiful stadium.

Then, Dodd turns around and gives the LA Memorial Coliseum a 9 for architecture. This is the same LA Coliseum, mind you, that is a converted track stadium, and which actually has almost a full 25% of the stadium blocked off for football games.

(Besides, everyone knows that Sanford Stadium is the best stadium in the entire world to watch a sporting event.)

by vineyarddawg on Mar 26, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Regarding the LA Coliseum...

… I should have elaborated that 25% of the stadium is blocked off because of the sight lines and (lack of) proximity of the seats to the field. I’m sure the Coliseum is a beautiful, well-designed Olympic Track and Field stadium. As far as football goes, however, it’s just too darned big.

The huge oval field could fit a narrow cricket ground (which must be at least 150 yards x 65 yards). For football, they place the field closest to the side of the stadium that has an enclosed upper deck all the way around and put temporary stands directly on the grass.

by vineyarddawg on Mar 26, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't tell that to Brent Musburger - who would, during a game, comment on what an amazing place of beauty it is.

"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker

by tankertoad on Mar 27, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Brent Musberger

hasn’t had to sit in a suck seat since 1963. He’s been observing all these architectural marvels from his perfectly positioned press box smack-dab on the 50 yard line since the Nixon administration. If you’re in the Rose Bowl, endzone, first row…you might as well be watching the game from behind a dumpster.

I know I’m a homer, but when I enter Sanford Stadium on a perfect Fall afternoon, on the faculty side after crossing the bridge…and I see how majestically the stadium just sits in the natural bowl, and gaze upon the colors which are enhanced by the sweet, sweet smell of bourbon…it’s always breathtaking. That view will never, ever get old.

"If we score, we may win. If they never score, we'll never lose."
-Erk Russell

by DavetheDawg on Mar 29, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I know I'm biased...

… ’cause that brings a tear to my eye. :-)

by vineyarddawg on Mar 29, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Missed opportunity.

Others may disagree, but I think the art deco accents and lines that characterize Sanford Stadium’s original main gate could have been and should have been carried forward in the multiple expansions, even if only by suggesting those lines. As it is, the remaining architectural distinction of the structure that speaks to its placement in history is buried under a viaduct built some 30+ years later and is all but lost in shadow. I mean, dang. I can’t even find a decent picture to illustrate my point.

by NCT on Mar 28, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions