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Post by Crucis#1 on Sept 29, 2021 14:59:35 GMT -5
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Post by Crucis#1 on Sept 29, 2021 15:01:39 GMT -5
Interesting comments on both AGS and UTube regarding the stadiums.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 29, 2021 15:11:00 GMT -5
Very interesting--I had not really seen that bird's eye look at the other stadia before. Fordham--wow, that is tiny and ugly. G-town, tiny but pretty
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Post by Crucis#1 on Sept 29, 2021 16:30:22 GMT -5
There are over 80 comments on UTube regarding the stadiums.
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Post by sader1970 on Sept 29, 2021 17:00:04 GMT -5
Crucis, some background on the narrator if you know. Sounds like he's from "Down Under."
In any case, this video is "a keeper." Thanks for sharing.
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 29, 2021 17:26:56 GMT -5
Very enjoyable armchair/bird's eye view. All stadiums are attractive and extra credit to Fordham, Georgetown and Holy Cross for productive use of land in three densely populated cities that together form the axis of the free world: New York, Washington and Worcester.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Sept 30, 2021 7:49:21 GMT -5
Ah, Crucis beat me to this, as I've been on the lookout for this for a while. The guy (I believe he confirmed on one video he is indeed from Down Under) has a whole slew of stadium videos out there, including pro and college football, major and minor league baseball, and others. I do enjoy them, and his quirky sense of humor. I do agree Fitton could use more purple on the inside.
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Post by sader1970 on Sept 30, 2021 10:09:34 GMT -5
Maybe a purple tarp on the enclosed end with a Crusader logo?
Oh, that’s right. Been there, done that.đź¤
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Post by timholycross on Sept 30, 2021 10:57:12 GMT -5
I wonder what the thinking was with Goodman Stadium in so far as having the stands so far away from the playing field? It's 30 years old or thereabouts. Was there a track in there at the beginning (like Bucknell, which, otherwise, has been a pretty good renovation)? Seems like it would have been a much nicer venue if everything was tightened by 20-30 feet on each side.
Lafayette did a great job with Fisher Field versus what I saw there when I went to a few games there in the Duffner era.
Andy Kerr could use a visitors' side makeover, looks very low budget (then again, unlike Fordham, Georgetown and Monmouth, at least it HAS a visitors' side!). Home side is very nice.
Question: anyone here see a game at Lehigh's historic Taylor Stadium (HC played there once)? Brown cement structure that was basically a horseshoe; except that the shoe broke at midfield on the visitors' side. So, you could say "J" shaped! It had another unique feature. The other end zone had a parking lot designed so the people who parked there got to set up tailgating and watch the game w/o sitting in the stands.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 30, 2021 11:15:35 GMT -5
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Post by hc87 on Sept 30, 2021 11:53:46 GMT -5
I wonder what the thinking was with Goodman Stadium in so far as having the stands so far away from the playing field? It's 30 years old or thereabouts. Was there a track in there at the beginning (like Bucknell, which, otherwise, has been a pretty good renovation)? Seems like it would have been a much nicer venue if everything was tightened by 20-30 feet on each side. Lafayette did a great job with Fisher Field versus what I saw there when I went to a few games there in the Duffner era. Andy Kerr could use a visitors' side makeover, looks very low budget (then again, unlike Fordham, Georgetown and Monmouth, at least it HAS a visitors' side!). Home side is very nice. Question: anyone here see a game at Lehigh's historic Taylor Stadium (HC played there once)? Brown cement structure that was basically a horseshoe; except that the shoe broke at midfield on the visitors' side. So, you could say "J" shaped! It had another unique feature. The other end zone had a parking lot designed so the people who parked there got to set up tailgating and watch the game w/o sitting in the stands. No, watched it on TV though....63-6 Saders ouch. Outside of Kerr, the only PL game I've been to on the road was the '86 Lafayette game we did on WCHC at the old Fisher Field...I think it was somewhat similar to the newer one....but probably misremembahing once again  |
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Post by hchoops on Sept 30, 2021 12:05:22 GMT -5
Where did all the traffic go on 290 when google maps was doing this shoot ?
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Post by timholycross on Sept 30, 2021 12:43:59 GMT -5
I wonder what the thinking was with Goodman Stadium in so far as having the stands so far away from the playing field? It's 30 years old or thereabouts. Was there a track in there at the beginning (like Bucknell, which, otherwise, has been a pretty good renovation)? Seems like it would have been a much nicer venue if everything was tightened by 20-30 feet on each side. Lafayette did a great job with Fisher Field versus what I saw there when I went to a few games there in the Duffner era. Andy Kerr could use a visitors' side makeover, looks very low budget (then again, unlike Fordham, Georgetown and Monmouth, at least it HAS a visitors' side!). Home side is very nice. Question: anyone here see a game at Lehigh's historic Taylor Stadium (HC played there once)? Brown cement structure that was basically a horseshoe; except that the shoe broke at midfield on the visitors' side. So, you could say "J" shaped! It had another unique feature. The other end zone had a parking lot designed so the people who parked there got to set up tailgating and watch the game w/o sitting in the stands. No, watched it on TV though....63-6 Saders ouch. Outside of Kerr, the only PL game I've been to on the road was the '86 Lafayette game we did on WCHC at the old Fisher Field...I think it was somewhat similar to the newer one....but probably misremembahing once again 1. Re:Fisher The surrounding buildings were different (Durward Kirby had not been expanded yet and the other end zone was open), the home stands were essentially the same and the visitors' section was a disgrace (the visiting team room under said section was as bad as Fitton's). 2. I found another photo where you see the parking lot where the baseball diamond was (my goodness, that was a short poke to right field and right center!).  When I went there, I didn't know that the place was destined for the wrecking ball. All I could think was didn't Father Brooks see this dump first? It made Fenway look like Cowboy Stadium. |
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Post by crusader1970 on Sept 30, 2021 12:53:59 GMT -5
Where did all the traffic go on 290 when google maps was doing this shoot ? LOL. What a great question.
It's pretty much like that on all the other stadiums.
I'm sure it has something to do with it being a computer simulation and not real live video.
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Post by hchoops on Sept 30, 2021 13:05:51 GMT -5
Thanks
The answer to most questions these days
The computer
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Post by bison137 on Sept 30, 2021 13:27:41 GMT -5
His comments on the name of Bucknell's stadium were way off-the-mark and showed he did no research. Had he done so, he would have found that Christy Mathewson was an All-American in football and best known at Bucknell for his performance in that sport.
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Post by thecrossisback on Sept 30, 2021 14:30:33 GMT -5
His comments on the name of Bucknell's stadium were way off-the-mark and showed he did no research. Had he done so, he would have found that Christy Mathewson was an All-American in football and best known at Bucknell for his performance in that sport. Who the heck would waste time and do research on Bucknell football? |
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Post by sader1970 on Sept 30, 2021 14:44:56 GMT -5
In fairness, the guy who is taking time to make a video on the subject. Or he should have.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Sept 30, 2021 14:57:01 GMT -5
If you watch a lot of his videos, seems to me he's not treating it like life or death. I personally like seeing the aerial shots.
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Post by bfoley82 on Sept 30, 2021 15:00:13 GMT -5
If you watch a lot of his videos, seems to me he's not treating it like life or death. I personally like seeing the aerial shots. His Ivy League video is good too |
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Sept 30, 2021 15:22:23 GMT -5
Where did all the traffic go on 290 when google maps was doing this shoot ? LOL. What a great question.
It's pretty much like that on all the other stadiums.
I'm sure it has something to do with it being a computer simulation and not real live video.
Google uses an algorithm that erases cars from streets and airplanes from airports. The algorithm is used on aerial views, not streetview. No cars on the Golden Gate Bridge. goo.gl/maps/2JVTmaRBppKxjawP9Cars and trucks and people on the Golden Gate Bridge. goo.gl/maps/ySTXzjwdzQ4u8Le96 |
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Post by Chu Chu on Sept 30, 2021 15:32:58 GMT -5
He has a roll sense of humor that I enjoy!
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 30, 2021 17:30:03 GMT -5
His comments on the name of Bucknell's stadium were way off-the-mark and showed he did no research. Had he done so, he would have found that Christy Mathewson was an All-American in football and best known at Bucknell for his performance in that sport. Who the heck would waste time and do research on Bucknell football? Your doppelgänger in Lewisburg, PA.  |
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Post by thecrossisback on Sept 30, 2021 19:31:59 GMT -5
Who the heck would waste time and do research on Bucknell football? Your doppelgänger in Lewisburg, PA. I know! Haha but at least HC has some football history. |
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Post by timholycross on Oct 1, 2021 8:47:54 GMT -5
Bucknell won the first Orange Bowl, in 1935.
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