Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Kyle Field
Tucked away in College Station, TX is one of the most storied venues for college football. Kyle Field, the home of the Texas A&M Aggies comes alive on gameday, but what really sets this college football atmosphere is that the stadium comes to life on the night before games with yell practice. The 82,600-seat stadium contains 3 seating levels and a grass playing surface. This venerable stadium fits in well with this tradition-rich football program.
Kyle Field, Texas A&M University
Visual Appeal: 7
Fan Friendly: 7
Settings and Surroundings: 6
Quirks: 9
Blend of Classic and Modern: 8
Total: 37
Kyle Field is an impressive structure that is sure to intimidate opponents. 3 tiers of grandstands surround 3 sides of the field, while the south endzone is bordered by bleachers, a giant scoreboard, and a glimmering field house. The shear size of this venue is impressive, and few stadiums have blended a massive addition such as the one done behind the north end zone into the existing stadium as well as was done at Kyle Field. Not simply a three-tiered bowl, the three distinct sides of the stadium create a wall of maroon on game days. The outside of the stadium leaves no doubt as to where you are...Kyle Field is written in large letters outside the concrete structure. Little has been done to pretty-up the outside of the stadium except for the new area and plaza behind the north end zone addition.
The steep seating area puts fans on top of the action. One might question how easy it would be for 82,000+ fans to get in and out of the stadium considering the dated look to the concourses. The view from the seats while sitting with so many other folks, however, is impressive. For those seeking a bit more luxury, club seats in the new addition plus numerous suites provide more comfortable accommodations.
The surroundings of the stadium are about as good as could be expected in a small college town. Some parking lots surround the stadium to allow for good tailgating, and the campus abuts rather close to the stadium to provide a bucolic college atmostphere. No other distinguishing feature, good or bad, exists in the surroundings. One would expect that, on gameday, it's all about Aggie Football.
I like the quirkiness of this stadium....few stadiums have 3 tiers, including such a massive endzone section of seats. The plaza behind the other end zone along with the Texas-sized scoreboard help make this stadium very distinctive. The stadium, constructed of classic concrete, has nevertheless brought in modern amenities with the new addition. These amenties have not taken away from the classic feel of this arena.
Overall, this stadium typifies college football. The massive structure must provide an incredible football atmosphere, with fans' attentions focused on the field. A visit to Kyle Field would be near the top of my list of places in which to see a college football game.
Kyle Field, Texas A&M UniversityVisual Appeal: 7
Fan Friendly: 7
Settings and Surroundings: 6
Quirks: 9
Blend of Classic and Modern: 8
Total: 37
Kyle Field is an impressive structure that is sure to intimidate opponents. 3 tiers of grandstands surround 3 sides of the field, while the south endzone is bordered by bleachers, a giant scoreboard, and a glimmering field house. The shear size of this venue is impressive, and few stadiums have blended a massive addition such as the one done behind the north end zone into the existing stadium as well as was done at Kyle Field. Not simply a three-tiered bowl, the three distinct sides of the stadium create a wall of maroon on game days. The outside of the stadium leaves no doubt as to where you are...Kyle Field is written in large letters outside the concrete structure. Little has been done to pretty-up the outside of the stadium except for the new area and plaza behind the north end zone addition.
The steep seating area puts fans on top of the action. One might question how easy it would be for 82,000+ fans to get in and out of the stadium considering the dated look to the concourses. The view from the seats while sitting with so many other folks, however, is impressive. For those seeking a bit more luxury, club seats in the new addition plus numerous suites provide more comfortable accommodations.
The surroundings of the stadium are about as good as could be expected in a small college town. Some parking lots surround the stadium to allow for good tailgating, and the campus abuts rather close to the stadium to provide a bucolic college atmostphere. No other distinguishing feature, good or bad, exists in the surroundings. One would expect that, on gameday, it's all about Aggie Football.
I like the quirkiness of this stadium....few stadiums have 3 tiers, including such a massive endzone section of seats. The plaza behind the other end zone along with the Texas-sized scoreboard help make this stadium very distinctive. The stadium, constructed of classic concrete, has nevertheless brought in modern amenities with the new addition. These amenties have not taken away from the classic feel of this arena.
Overall, this stadium typifies college football. The massive structure must provide an incredible football atmosphere, with fans' attentions focused on the field. A visit to Kyle Field would be near the top of my list of places in which to see a college football game.
