Stadium Central

Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL is the home of the Florida State Seminoles. What was once ridiculed as a glorified erector set because of the visible steel bleachers is now a brick-faced monument to college football. The renovation that took place in the 1990's resulted in a beautiful structure in the capital of Florida.

Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State University
Visual Appeal: 9
Fan Friendly: 8
Settings and Surroundings: 6
Quirks: 6
Blend of Modern and Classic: 5
Total: 33

I usually don't give much credit to single-tiered stadiums, but Doak Campbell Stadium is a very interesting venue for college football. The beautiful brick exterior, the seating bowl that surrounds the field, the ring of luxury boxes around the top of the stadium, and football offices in the North End Zone create a unified structure that focuses a fan's attention on the field. The luxury box towers behind both sidelines are well-proportioned and are placed so as to increase the intimacy of the lower seating bowl. All of these features allow all 83000+ fans to have a great view of the field and feel very close to the action.
The brick exterior allows the stadium to blend in well with the rest of the Florida State Campus. Amid the tree strewn campus, the approach to the stadium is enhanced by the large brick exterior.
While a single tiered stadium doesn't usually lead to many quirks, the presence of the football offices in the North End Zone and an academic building embedded in the South End Zone are interesting features. The ring of luxury suites around the top also add a nice touch to the stadium.
Renovations have done an excellent job of converting the classic look of Doak Campbell Stadium into a modern cathedral of college football. This first class stadium demonstrates the resources available for the Seminole football program. Those resources have not been wasted; this stadium is well-designed as a complete package. The rabid fans make the stadium a must-see venue for college football fans.