Facilities and TV money drive Big Ten stadium upgrades
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says facilities funding is an arms race fueled by TV revenue. The Big Ten lists aging stadiums, major renovations at Michigan Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota and ongoing plans at Rutgers Maryland and more with phase two of Iowa’s football complex due next summer.
Big Ten stadium builds and renovations since 2001
A briefing lists Big Ten stadiums with year built and major renovations and facilities since 2001. Iowa Kinnick Stadium 1929 89 million renovation 2006 55 million practice facility 2012 14. Illinois Memorial Stadium 1923 121 million stadium renovation and practice facility 2008. Indiana Memorial Stadium 1960 30.525 million stadium 2007 2009. Michigan Michigan Stadium 1927 226 million renovation 2010 26.1 million practice facility 2009. Michigan State Spartan Stadium 1923 64 million renovation 2005 34.5 million renovation 2011 12 17 million practice facility. Minnesota TCF Bank Stadium 2009 288.5 million new stadium 190 million improvements approved. Nebraska Memorial Stadium 50 million stadium 2006 63.5 million renovation 2013. Northwestern Ryan Field 1926 220 million improvements approved. Ohio State Ohio Stadium 1922 194 million renovation 2001 19.5 million practice facility. Penn State Beaver Stadium 912 93 million stadium 1.5 million practice facility. Purdue Ross Aide Stadium 1924 70 million renovation 2003. Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium 1917 109.5 million stadium 86 million practice facility approved.
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Oklahoma State Fast Tempo Aims to Improve Offense
Oklahoma State seeks faster pace under coach Mike Gundy as Rob Glass pushes players to peak cardio. The Cowboys embrace up tempo spread amid Saban’s critique of spread offenses and a 8-5 season with defensive concerns.
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Florida State recruits benefit from $20.6 million Bergstrom complex upgrade
Shane Burnham outlines how the $20.6 million Bergstrom Football Complex expansion boosts recruiting in Florida and Alabama tied to proven outcomes and high school ties. He cites past shock waves from top games and stresses distance as the main hurdle while aiming to develop Florida class of 2013 recruits toward FSU success.
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Madden says safety rules improve tackling in preseason
Hall of Fame coach John Madden and NFL advisory panel co chair Ronnie Lott credit early preseason games with better tackling. Madden notes players keep heads up and wrap up, contrasting with past big hits. He cites teams San Francisco Seattle and Atlanta among those showing improved technique.
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