(07-13-2022, 05:40 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(07-12-2022, 05:08 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Well, duh.

Survey says! Jaguars fans support stadium renovation, desperately want shade (news4jax.com)

I heard Mark Lamping say we don't need an entirely new stadium; the infrastructure we already have is good.  So I am wondering, what is the cost difference between providing shade, and putting up a dome so we can air-condition the place.  Shade would be great; air-conditioning would be fantastic.

The cost difference of a closed in facility would be extreme.   If one factors in a new roof, closing in all of the concourses (it's pretty much all open), and the cost of AC, it's abundantly much more expensive then simply adding shade comparable to the Dolphins Stadium.  In the grand scheme of things shade should be a very inexpensive option which could be done prior to the 2023 season.

All in all, the NFL has done a decent job minimizing home games between Sept & mid-Oct but by the time we get to see the Jags in decent climate at home (Nov & Dec) we're already long eliminated from any playoff run.

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