1:55 The lights resemble wheat. That’s why they are shaped like that. They are paying tribute to a tradition called “Waving the Wheat” which is a tradition where fans “wave the wheat” with their hands when KU scores a touchdown or wins a game. Those lights I’ve heard might light up a certain way when they do score a touchdown and when fans engage in the tradition. I think from that perspective, it’s pretty cool. It’s weird looking at first for sure, but it seems that every design in the renovations has its own purpose.
Interesting "tradition" that NOBODY knows.....but I saw that wind had been calculated into the architectural design. There are a few stadiums around the world that have not thought about that since high wind and gusts are rare to those areas, but when they happen those structures feel it! Not that there would be a danger of collapse but fans there during those events did get terrified! Relax. The "experts" said it will be all right.....there isn't expected to be any major disaster ever again. The Gubbermint is in control.
As a native Kansan. I immediately saw what they were going for and like it. I can see how someone not familiar with KS wouldn't see it... it is pretty different... but to me, I like it. Good update on the stadium though!
@@josephcernansky1794 hmmmm... Happens every Basketball game after a win along with the rock chalk chant and after Every TD in football (that has unfortunately been rare the last 10 years.) and I'm guessing you probably aren't a Kansas Fan anyway. Still Every school has traditions that NOBODY knows outside that school. It wasn't until EA NCAA football 2010 (?) that I learned what "Dot the Eye" was and a random kid from Clemson who I played Xbox with *HAD* to teach me about "Howards rock" and how dumb those traditions are. I went to UNLV I'm sure you don't know about the Insufferable "REBELS" chant. But now because this stadium you know about it and anyone who sees KU on TV will know also. Not bad branding by the AD. As for wind, considering Lawrence is smack dab in the middle of Tornado Alley I'm guessing they took that into account. Allegedly they can potentially have awning applied later. Who knows how that would work.
As a KU fan who has been going to games since probably the 1987 season, I can say this is long overdue. There were a couple initiatives to build suites or do a renovation in 2009 and then again about five years ago, but neither came to fruition because the funding was never there. In hindsight, I'm glad those never happened, because they were just band-aids on what was a terrible stadium. This will be a complete tear-down and rebuild, which we're all happy to see. Sounds like the work on phase 1 will begin immediately after this season in late November/early December. While the work is going on, the west and north sides of the stadium will not be in use next season. So essentially the only seating available next season will be the east side stands, which I'd give a ballpark estimate to be about 18k seats.
Aye man you put in a lot of work and you make a lot of videos so I just want to thank you for all the effort you put in to give us something to watch man I appreciate you
I played in Memorial Stadium decades ago, albeit as a Jayhawk opponent --- that old stadium just reeked of 'history' --- it was thick. You could feel the presence of guys like Gayle Sayers, John Riggins, Nolan Cromwell, when you took the field there. A new one is needed, but that old stadium is one of the last of an era ---- you know, Michigan stadium, Notre Dame stadium, USC stadium ....
When Oregon State did the renovation to Reser Stadium, I thought about other Power 5 schools that would do radical upgrades to improve their programs. I thought University of Kansas had the worst stadium in the Power 5 where if you're going to compete in the play for pay NIL-era, you need the best facility. The first renderings of the renovation plans looked like a modern mid-tier stadium. The recent renovations look like Kansas wants to contend with other Power 5 schools. I can't wait until Memphis future renovations if Liberty Memorial Stadium is a Power 5 quality facility.
Kind of reminds me of the Baylor program before their stadium. They were absolute ass for decades and then they got a new much needed modern stadium and immediately became a very decent football program. Could see that happening here
Before the debacle of the 10s decade, Kansas had an all time winning record. The University of Kansas is a magical place. If you aren’t from here, you don’t know. How do you think we were 9-0 in basketball vs. Duke, Kentucky, and UNC
South Carolina, my dad's alma mater, is planning a $1 billion renovation. A portion will go toward stadium improvements such as luxury suites, seats, aisle space, concourses, concessions, rest rooms, and parking. They also want to improve campus facilities and further develope the land outside the stadium.
They certainly need to upgrade their football stadium and their other athletic facilities if they're going to get better players and have continued success in football.
The lights will also be able to do a light show like turn off and on change colors ect. KU is going to be a team to watch in the future Coach Leipold is the man to do it!
The renderings look fantastic. However, I think lowering the seating capacity is a huge mistake. If they are going to all of this trouble and expense, I think the seating capacity should have been the same or preferably higher. When Oklahoma State did their new stadium, the original one was pretty small but they made it bigger. Design is very nice though. Two steps forward and two steps back.
It looks fantastic but im also just a biased Jayhawks fan. Also I just wanted to say this would never have happened with Leipold he has brought our football program to life.
When Lance renewed his contract he put a clause in it saying he could quit if they didn’t invest in the football facility’s and stadium. Super smart by him and KU to do that because now KU can force the hand of the boosters to invest or risk our program going back to the worst in the country.
You should do NMSU Both the basketball and football stadiums are going through some renovations right now And I think that there might be future ones as well
@@michaelhart6318that’s true but our mascot is still a mythical bird so he’s not wrong. From what everyone is saying it’s suppose to look like wheat poking over the stadium.
@@TechnoSinister im not salty lol look at their football records for the past 5 seasons. It just so happens they have a better basketball program than Texas
Noooo, it’ll be cool and unique but remember the final product never looks as good as the CGI renders. As a KU fan though I’m just glad we will finally have a modern stadium!
From what I understand this stadium will be funded partially through taxpayers money instead of private funds which all other state universities have to adhere to. Taxpayers money should not be spent on extracurricular programs but rather educational needs which I’m sure that there is plenty of other ways to spend grant money that would benefit those students educationally.
Kansas is one of the top universities in the world to become a doctor and it already has places for doctors to get educated and study as far away as Wichita, KS. I get what you’re saying. But the local Lawrence population is 100% ok with this. Keep to your area and we will keep to ours. Also this isn’t uncommon. How do you think cities build their stadiums? This will bring in better recruits which brings in better competition which promotes tourism and local businesses profit from this. Out of everything we already get taxed for. This is something the people are ok with.
SHOULD DONE THIS YEARS AGO. THE FUNNY THING IS BOTH KANSAS SCHOOLS HAVE THERE SHARES OF MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES AND THEY ALL ARE CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO DONATING. BIG10 NEVER LIKED KU BECAUSE THERE ARE TO MANY ALUMNI IN THERE TERRITORY AS WELL IN THE PAC12. PLUS BIG10 IS JEALOUS OF KU BASKETBALL HISTORY AND TRADITION AND NOT ONE OF THEM CAN OR NEVER MATCH IT….
... They did try a renovation with the "Touchdown Club" back when Perkins was AD that was going to have major renovations but that was announced in 2008 going into 2009 but the financial crisis killed it. Then the Team TANKED for a decade, so there was that.
No disrespect but I’m never ever watching a Kansas football game. I rather watch grass grow or paint dry. Never seen a Kansas football game and I never will
Because they just got a brand new Athletic Director that is actually really good unlike the last two that they had. He's been able to convince the alumni to donate, because they trust him more now. Also because they won 6 games last year.
They've shown a lot of improvement over the past three seasons. Finally won some games to qualifying for a bowl to winning a bowl game and finishing the season ranked. Next season will be rough with no true home games. But, a much better stadium will be completely worth it. Last year wasn't a fluke at all - They've done a great job at changing the football culture in Lawrence
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The lights resemble wheat. That’s why they are shaped like that. They are paying tribute to a tradition called “Waving the Wheat” which is a tradition where fans “wave the wheat” with their hands when KU scores a touchdown or wins a game. Those lights I’ve heard might light up a certain way when they do score a touchdown and when fans engage in the tradition.
I think from that perspective, it’s pretty cool. It’s weird looking at first for sure, but it seems that every design in the renovations has its own purpose.
Interesting "tradition" that NOBODY knows.....but I saw that wind had been calculated into the architectural design. There are a few stadiums around the world that have not thought about that since high wind and gusts are rare to those areas, but when they happen those structures feel it! Not that there would be a danger of collapse but fans there during those events did get terrified! Relax. The "experts" said it will be all right.....there isn't expected to be any major disaster ever again. The Gubbermint is in control.
As a native Kansan. I immediately saw what they were going for and like it. I can see how someone not familiar with KS wouldn't see it... it is pretty different... but to me, I like it.
Good update on the stadium though!
That’s quite interesting.
I feel like those lights would work in a dome stadium, where the basically run up the sides of the ceiling
@@josephcernansky1794 hmmmm... Happens every Basketball game after a win along with the rock chalk chant and after Every TD in football (that has unfortunately been rare the last 10 years.) and I'm guessing you probably aren't a Kansas Fan anyway. Still Every school has traditions that NOBODY knows outside that school. It wasn't until EA NCAA football 2010 (?) that I learned what "Dot the Eye" was and a random kid from Clemson who I played Xbox with *HAD* to teach me about "Howards rock" and how dumb those traditions are. I went to UNLV I'm sure you don't know about the Insufferable "REBELS" chant. But now because this stadium you know about it and anyone who sees KU on TV will know also. Not bad branding by the AD. As for wind, considering Lawrence is smack dab in the middle of Tornado Alley I'm guessing they took that into account. Allegedly they can potentially have awning applied later. Who knows how that would work.
Reminds me of a nest 🪺 for the jayhawk
Memorial Stadium built in 1921. One of the construction workers was a college student on summer break, John Wooden, the Wizard of Westwood.
Better, much better than the previous rendering, and miles ahead of their current stadium
Good, Bring Back the Kansas vs Missouri Game, Too.
As a KU fan who has been going to games since probably the 1987 season, I can say this is long overdue. There were a couple initiatives to build suites or do a renovation in 2009 and then again about five years ago, but neither came to fruition because the funding was never there. In hindsight, I'm glad those never happened, because they were just band-aids on what was a terrible stadium. This will be a complete tear-down and rebuild, which we're all happy to see. Sounds like the work on phase 1 will begin immediately after this season in late November/early December. While the work is going on, the west and north sides of the stadium will not be in use next season. So essentially the only seating available next season will be the east side stands, which I'd give a ballpark estimate to be about 18k seats.
Apparently the lights are supposed to represent wheat, and "Wave the Wheat" is the name of the celebration fans do whenever the Jayhawks score/win
Aye man you put in a lot of work and you make a lot of videos so I just want to thank you for all the effort you put in to give us something to watch man I appreciate you
Glad to see them making investing in their stadium.
You mean making KS tax payers fund the stadium? Yeah it’s real nice
I played in Memorial Stadium decades ago, albeit as a Jayhawk opponent --- that old stadium just reeked of 'history' --- it was thick. You could feel the presence of guys like Gayle Sayers, John Riggins, Nolan Cromwell, when you took the field there. A new one is needed, but that old stadium is one of the last of an era ---- you know, Michigan stadium, Notre Dame stadium, USC stadium ....
Feels like somewhere a gladiator would fight!
When Oregon State did the renovation to Reser Stadium, I thought about other Power 5 schools that would do radical upgrades to improve their programs. I thought University of Kansas had the worst stadium in the Power 5 where if you're going to compete in the play for pay NIL-era, you need the best facility.
The first renderings of the renovation plans looked like a modern mid-tier stadium. The recent renovations look like Kansas wants to contend with other Power 5 schools.
I can't wait until Memphis future renovations if Liberty Memorial Stadium is a Power 5 quality facility.
Dude you need to do a video on ole miss stadium renovation
As a KState fan, I really look forward to the finally functioning plumbing system!
I wonder if they will be able to play football?? That’s the real question
Kind of reminds me of the Baylor program before their stadium. They were absolute ass for decades and then they got a new much needed modern stadium and immediately became a very decent football program. Could see that happening here
University of Maryland needs to do this😊 Great practice facility we need a brand new stadium or a complete overhaul of the current stadium
With how Leipold has built the program so far, they will be fine.
That's more from poor ADs and Coaching hires than anything. And that has been fixed.
Before the debacle of the 10s decade, Kansas had an all time winning record. The University of Kansas is a magical place. If you aren’t from here, you don’t know. How do you think we were 9-0 in basketball vs. Duke, Kentucky, and UNC
South Carolina, my dad's alma mater, is planning a $1 billion renovation. A portion will go toward stadium improvements such as luxury suites, seats, aisle space, concourses, concessions, rest rooms, and parking. They also want to improve campus facilities and further develope the land outside the stadium.
Having Clemson in the same state makes things tough..
Def will help with recruiting
I believe it when the construction starts
$3M per fan. Not many schools invest to that level LOL
They certainly need to upgrade their football stadium and their other athletic facilities if they're going to get better players and have continued success in football.
The lights will also be able to do a light show like turn off and on change colors ect. KU is going to be a team to watch in the future Coach Leipold is the man to do it!
The renderings look fantastic. However, I think lowering the seating capacity is a huge mistake. If they are going to all of this trouble and expense, I think the seating capacity should have been the same or preferably higher. When Oklahoma State did their new stadium, the original one was pretty small but they made it bigger. Design is very nice though. Two steps forward and two steps back.
Full project is a complete tear down of most if not all of the original 100 year old structure. It is not just a renovation.
As a Kansas alumni, and now a Penn State grad student; life is good 😂
The renders look nice. When they are completed I hope the final product is not noticeably worse than the renders.
It looks fantastic but im also just a biased Jayhawks fan. Also I just wanted to say this would never have happened with Leipold he has brought our football program to life.
Im with you but I’m just a Buffalo fan (k like broncos logo that why I use it)
When Lance renewed his contract he put a clause in it saying he could quit if they didn’t invest in the football facility’s and stadium. Super smart by him and KU to do that because now KU can force the hand of the boosters to invest or risk our program going back to the worst in the country.
Can’t do a renovation without a rendering!
300 mil for this seems extremely optimistic.
I think the lights are meant to resemble wheat. Wave the wheat is what we do when we score TDs.
The lights make it feel like a birds nest 🪺
You should do NMSU
Both the basketball and football stadiums are going through some renovations right now
And I think that there might be future ones as well
About time. Their stadium was a dump. Renderings look weird but still better than what they have. It looks unfinished.
You're telling me, You weren't forced to go to 3-6 games a year the last decade plus. 😣
I don’t think I like the light spikes that much. They make me think of a villain’s lair from a sci-fi movie.
Reminds me of TCU’s Amon G Carter Stadium.
Nice
Its about time they remolded there fooball stadium , an got it away from the high school football stadium look
Looks like a Venus Flytrap...!
unique lighting structures
Designed to represent "Wheat" from Kansas and their tradition of "Waving the Wheat"
They want to appear appealing for the Big 10.
Nope, just finally backing their football program now that they have a competent coaching staff.
Cant even fill that tiny stadium
Will anyone show up though?
What a monumental waste of money. Once a hoops team, always a hoops team,
7-3 with a win over Oklahoma, not bad for a “hoops team”
I hope they thank the hoops program for making most of that money available.
They still need a football program…..
It didn’t though otherwise they would’ve renovated years ago
I think the the goofy lights is to represent a nest (for a Jayhawk).
A Jayhawk isn't a bird. Jayhawks were Kansas civil war guerrilla fighters that conducted raids on the civilian population in Western Missouri.
It's supposed to look like wheat
@@michaelhart6318that’s true but our mascot is still a mythical bird so he’s not wrong. From what everyone is saying it’s suppose to look like wheat poking over the stadium.
Why?
All this just to go 6-6
Nebraska, and Texas, Middle of the pack Big10 and SEC teams have been doing it for Years.
@@RCJH2022 im rooting for this year to finally be the one for my longhorns 😂🤘
@@Cyantist13no wonder you’re so salty. The Jayhawks own your team.
@@TechnoSinister im not salty lol look at their football records for the past 5 seasons. It just so happens they have a better basketball program than Texas
KANSAS. IS. A FOOTBALL. SCHOOL. #BoothIsTheTruth
47-27
@@poodook0 national titles
Where’s bill self this dude just vanished on me 😂
Go Jayhawks!
Oh look it's the football equivalent of progressive field....
I would argue this stadium will be the greatest in CFB
Noooo, it’ll be cool and unique but remember the final product never looks as good as the CGI renders. As a KU fan though I’m just glad we will finally have a modern stadium!
whats the capcity of this thing?
40k-45k probably closer to 40k
From what I understand this stadium will be funded partially through taxpayers money instead of private funds which all other state universities have to adhere to. Taxpayers money should not be spent on extracurricular programs but rather educational needs which I’m sure that there is plenty of other ways to spend grant money that would benefit those students educationally.
Kansas is one of the top universities in the world to become a doctor and it already has places for doctors to get educated and study as far away as Wichita, KS.
I get what you’re saying. But the local Lawrence population is 100% ok with this. Keep to your area and we will keep to ours. Also this isn’t uncommon. How do you think cities build their stadiums?
This will bring in better recruits which brings in better competition which promotes tourism and local businesses profit from this.
Out of everything we already get taxed for. This is something the people are ok with.
SHOULD DONE THIS YEARS AGO. THE FUNNY THING IS BOTH KANSAS SCHOOLS HAVE THERE SHARES OF MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES AND THEY ALL ARE CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO DONATING. BIG10 NEVER LIKED KU BECAUSE THERE ARE TO MANY ALUMNI IN THERE TERRITORY AS WELL IN THE PAC12. PLUS BIG10 IS JEALOUS OF KU BASKETBALL HISTORY AND TRADITION AND NOT ONE OF THEM CAN OR NEVER MATCH IT….
Anschutz doesn't care about sports unless it's professional
... They did try a renovation with the "Touchdown Club" back when Perkins was AD that was going to have major renovations but that was announced in 2008 going into 2009 but the financial crisis killed it. Then the Team TANKED for a decade, so there was that.
If you build it in Kansas, then won’t come, lol.
Cant wait for it to be empty every season
Like your head
Can't wait to see Arizona win in The Phog
Well Bill Self is 292-16 at home so good luck
Jokes. Arizona is gonna find out what it feels like to play in a big boy basketball conference.
LOL
No disrespect but I’m never ever watching a Kansas football game. I rather watch grass grow or paint dry. Never seen a Kansas football game and I never will
LMAO... Ok well glad you watched the video about their new stadium. 😂
Should’ve watched them beat Oklahoma. 7-3 and #25 in the nation..not bad.
Why would a perennial 3-win football team that's basically a basketball school spend money on this?
Because they are trying to shed that reputation, have you ever thought critically in your life?
They still make more money from football than basketball, this will help make even more
Because they just got a brand new Athletic Director that is actually really good unlike the last two that they had. He's been able to convince the alumni to donate, because they trust him more now. Also because they won 6 games last year.
Love the name of the Penn State stadium, Beaver Stadium.
They've shown a lot of improvement over the past three seasons. Finally won some games to qualifying for a bowl to winning a bowl game and finishing the season ranked. Next season will be rough with no true home games. But, a much better stadium will be completely worth it. Last year wasn't a fluke at all - They've done a great job at changing the football culture in Lawrence