Penn State Football $700 Million Renovation gets *REVEALED*

Discussing Penn Stat's Beaver Stadium renovation

[@jkay8it]

As a PennState fan we DO NOT want a lot of seats to be replaced with “nice seats like an NFL stadium” we want our capacity to remain above 105,000

[@josephcernansky1794]

was planned to be at 121,000 but the Front Office of the big 10 told the Admin to keep the seating below the UMmers Stadium so they can continue to ONLY highlight Micheatagain and anOSU.

[@BrettYoh]

the bathrooms and concourses are like straight out of the 1950s!

[@pctroner23]

From what Pat Kraft stated, they are planning to expand the concourses tremendously

[@josephcernansky1794]

and WHY don't they build PERMANENT restroom facilities throughout the parking areas instead of those DISGUSTING port-potties?!?!? The parking areas are used throughout the year for numerous other events and festivals. It will not cost that much to build those restrooms and save the money on portable disease stink houses!

[@richardsantiago429]

penn state tell everyone need layoffs and closing small campus but they have money for this. they don’t need renovations.

[@KeystoneState]

The things you read off are only the first phase of the renovation. They’re totally changing the west side of the stadium. The image they’re showing of the new exterior is the west side of the stadium which is completely getting overhauled.

[@MrDavegiven0330]

The west side is long overdue an upgrade. It's possible to dismantle and reassemble a new structure in 9 months. Texas A&M did it to Kyle Field. It's really quite remarkable what they were able to accomplish in such a short time.

[@geraldarmstrong5646]

Beaver Stadium still has troughs for men's restrooms.

[@Yeeyeeenation]

I think Heinz Field does too

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

Sandusky shit right there

[@michaelokeefe8709]

That's my favorite part of the stadium!

[@Pepisthe1]

@@michaelokeefe8709🤨

[@isaiah5654]

@@nicholastaiariol2631Micah parsons shit too

[@keithkearney7097]

I believe they want to host an NHL winter classic too

[@pctroner23]

They want this to be the biggest mutli-purpose facility between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for NFL, NHL, concerts, World Cup and soccer events, talks of having wrestling match this year as well

[@josephcernansky1794]

@@pctroner23 concerts and festivals in the summer too.

[@davidbrown386]

I have seen plenty of cold weather games @ Beaver. Stadium. One big part is there was $200m worth of deferred maintenance

[@orrenboyle2814]

My hope is that we're going to make the stadium more of an integrated whole. I think they're putting on a new exterior because they're going to rework the concessions and concourses. Right now, the north and south end zones aren't really connected to the rest of the stadium. The seats are connected but they basically have their own separate rest rooms and concessions.

[@LEE_65]

They spent 70 million on winterizing the stadium this off-season and the 2017 model release to my understanding has been scrapped. The same people that did the Texas AM renovation is doing this one.

[@josephcernansky1794]

NO red brick on Beaver Stadium.....or I will label it anOSU Stadium East!!! ONLY BLUE glass and WHITE stonework, with gray and/or silver steel frameworks allowed

[@TheGreat_Kramer1]

This project only seems to be for the mega boosters. I don't see how this helps anyone else.

[@blizzardwarning5198]

Its not quite cold enough in November to freeze the pipes. They have to drain and turn off the water during the much colder months to follow. So November is cold but not to the extreme that the water has to be shut off

[@glennsmith239]

Has the school developed any construction plans beyond a couple renderings? I watched another podcast where they interviewed someone who went to the meetings. He said all the school has are a couple of computer generated renderings taht are labeled for illustrative purposes only but the money was approved anyway. I guess 200 million is to bring the stadium uo to code, 200 million to remodel bathrooms, widen corridors and make access easier. The last 200 million is for new luxury boxes and premium seats. But the school really has no idea what they are doing.

[@danielfoster3642]

I'm sure Beaver Stadium will still be fine once the renovations are completed.

[@Arcticpokemon]

What you mean fine?

[@danielfoster3642]

@@Arcticpokemon The atmosphere.

[@blizzardwarning5198]

Pat Kraft said there is a premium on construction costs due to their isolated location in central PA.

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

Any updates on University Of Miami FL stadium?

[@smittysmitty481]

Hopefully this helps their recruiting!

[@vistatiger7493]

Does this stadium have luxury boxes and club seats? Seems like that's the trend these days adding more premium amenities and seating rather than trying to have the highest capacity,

[@poconofriend777]

They've been trying to add more suits (and closer to the field) for many years. The suits are at the very top of the stadium. It's a very old stadium with a lot of nostalgia so there has been tremendous pushback to tear it down

[@charnold01]

The winterization is already happening. They essentially kept the pipes at a trickle through November and the ground doesn’t really freeze there until December. Grew up there. Should have been a bare bones at $300 million Reno with an understanding that you get a new stadium in 2040 when college football is much more stable.

[@MrChopsticktech]

Absolutely, this guy should have done a bit of research.

[@Behind3nemyLines]

There can be a massive temperature difference between late November and late December. Things freeze quickly.

[@josephcernansky1794]

I have been to worst weather games in October than November. Like October 22, 2016, versus the Poison Chestnuts!! Or the "original" White Out on November 18, 1995 against the UMmers when 22" of snow fell on Happy Valley the day before that game and an army of students, volunteers and even prisoners from Rock View shoveled the snow to the clear the bleachers. But there was still plenty of snow left to throw snowballs at the UMmers! LOL FREEZING COLD but still FUN TIMES!!

[@terrancewatts4812]

Once again, dude really needs to do more research. I was able to find the answers asked in this video just by doing surface-level research. Basically everything he’s criticizing actually makes sense.

[@MrChopsticktech]

My kid went there in 2008, so I did a bit of research back then and have done more over the years.This channel is getting unwatchable.

[@uncledougie5288]

"Renderings" count = 20

[@dnlprls]

Kyle Field did an amazing job renovating their stadium

[@PHXNKVHXLIC]

How about making the playoffs first lol

[@thunderpantz]

The playoff will expand to 12 teams. Will happen.

[@xxjuliusgamingxx6048]

@@thunderpantzosu and Oregon will get in over psu

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

@@xxjuliusgamingxx6048I thought you were making a list of teams that can’t beat Michigan

[@kevinchandler179]

Oregon is overrated, literally!!! And, welcome to the big ten!!! WE play this thing called defense in Happy Valley, Big House and Columbus

[@ryansheard8092]

The level of ignorance in this video is confounding. Dude, if you don't understand construction, please just don't comment. Clearly, you don't grasp the desperate need for the renovation if you want all 31 sports to have a chance to stick around. There's NOTHING you said that is accurate or from a place of understanding.

[@pctroner23]

The biggest topic as to why Penn State needs to winterize Beaver Stadium is that it failed to meet codes to host a CFP game by the NCAA...if CFP had the format within the last 8-10 years, Penn State would've made the playoffs at least 80% of the last 8-10 years by the end of regular season ranking...its more than likely Penn State will be in the playoffs by historical data if it continues its trajectory, Soooo....if Penn State would like to host, these winterization renovations are required to be completed by the beginning of 2024 season, they are proceeded to Phase 2 after the approval spending the the rest of the approx. $700 million for the press box, expanded concourses throughout the stadium, more concessions, more restrooms, lodge, box, and founders suites as well below the press box...yes, most of the construction will be on the West side but all of Beaver Stadium will be renovated as planned...there is no offical rendering or plans yet which confuses me, Im hopeful that will be announced within this year.

[@adamballard1125]

The bowl season ends in january bub.

[@rangerboy7877]

this stadium is bizarre there's way too many seats in the end zone and not enough along the sidelines. tear it down dont waste your money.

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

It's bizarre because they keep adding another erector section to the outside. The original skeleton was much smaller than this.

[@PanamaZarelto]

I'd like to see what 700 million buys for a clean build.... the Bills stadium with no roof is up from 1.4 to something like 1.7 billion... not that I'm advocating that PA taxpayers in any way be on the hook for any part of such an expenditure

[@johnsontb1]

Dallas Cowboys stadium cost 1.3 billion total.

[@bobbowie9350]

what a scam. college sports is a complete racket

[@RoadTripTelevisionNJ]

As usual. The taxpayers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will get hosed once again. 😳🙄🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

from a New York Jets fan i admit one thing i take pride in is our Stadium was 100% Privately funded not a Dime of Tax Payer money went into building it a model more cities should follow

[@LEE_65]

Tax payers are not funding this the school has a 5 billion dollar endowment and is giving athletics a loan to be paid back by athletic revenues

[@Dqzmngf7530]

They should start off by replacing the football team!

[@redeyejedi4400]

How old is that stadium?

[@PanamaZarelto]

Opened in 1960.... renovated and expanded several times over the decades

[@orrenboyle2814]

It was moved across campus to its current location after the 1959 season. They cut it into about 700 pieces and moved it from the west side of campus to the east side.

[@moondog4598]

For future PSU students: expect an increase in tuition costs. For the fans: expect higher ticket prices. For the university: Cut costs by eliminating DEI. People get jobs thru Merritt, not the color of your skim!

[@andrebailey6676]

No

[@moondog4598]

@@andrebailey6676 what do you object too?

[@rparam676]

@@moondog4598They said they aren’t raising tuition 😂

[@wideawake4981]

Sounds like a money grift to me!

[@benpezzot8805]

And they really cant play a hockey game there unless its the flyers and penguins and it really dosent make any sense at least with ohio stadium they can host a blue jackets game

[@michaelokeefe8709]

They could have the Buffalo Sabres play. The owner is a Penn State grad. I was told he was the richest PSU graduate. Not sure that's true.

[@benpezzot8805]

@@michaelokeefe8709 play at the new highmark stadium they are playing at

[@johnhaversack1634]

Paterno Field does need an upgrade...oh wait...PSU doesnt even recognize that Joe Pa even coached there.

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

That’s a lot of money to lose to Michigan and/or OSU every year

[@sannadoamytiue6102]

Don’t okay Michigan and OSU every year anymore ….

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

@@sannadoamytiue6102hence the and/or, dummy

[@johnhaversack1634]

Add Oregon to that list...

[@robertcousins2274]

If PSU gets a home game for the college playoffs, it will be later than Thanksgiving. There has been rumors that Beaver Stadium could host a Penguins vs Flyers Winter Classic but can't due to not being able to be open on January 1.

[@Arcticpokemon]

Stadium has needed to be fixed for a minute outside is hideous and theirs no inside at all really and boxes are small

[@johnfulton7999]

Reduced seating capacity coming … big reduction and it’s going to drive prices of the tickets up beyond belief

[@pistolpete8819]

Maybe take some $$$ to find better coach who listens to doctors and truly cares about players health.

[@LEE_65]

Has anything you said in this statement been proven? No I don't think it has in fact Franklin has been removed from the case

[@ALEXANDERNEVERMIND1958]

WHAT? AS LONG AS IT IS A OPEN AIR STADIUM, BEAVER STADIUM IS NOT GETTING A COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME.

[@LEE_65]

What does being an open stadium have to do with a CFP game? Most of the college football stadiums are open

[@AllHandlesHaveBeenTaken]

Ugly design. Sounds like a money laundering operation

[@charliemoellering934]

Fire Franklin - the Michigan loss at home should have been the last straw

[@LEE_65]

Franklin ain't getting fired Yall can stop with that garbage. Penn State is not going to fire any coach that wins 10+ games every year. Get over it already

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

Ped St should've given the victims more than $118 mil instead of continually throwing money into this erector set or buying a Wrestling or Hockey program.

[@frankleespeaking9519]

🙄

[@michaelokeefe8709]

Someone's bitter

[@frankleespeaking9519]

@@michaelokeefe8709 it’s not bitter it’s just a dumb comment

[@LEE_65]

Some people are just ignorant

[@breezeleon6889]

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