Swac Buzz.... Great content. As a proud Alumnus of Thee Jackson State University. We definitely need a 60k plus stadium on our great campus. It would be electric.
The state is low-balling capacity to get more donors and lower their liability. I see it as, the state has funds for a 35k facility and donors better cover the rest. The is a great opportunity to sell naming rights and other sponsorships. I think this is much more complex than funding a local little league baseball field. We may see design concepts, but it will not get settled nor funded this year.
Actually, Mississippi State and Ole Miss used to play in Jackson . . . then the state gave them enough money to improve their own "On-Campus" stadiums, so that they would not have to bring their big games back to Jackson. The state gave Alcorn money to build its own stadium, and they "almost" gave Valley money to improve their stadium.. JSU has never gotten its stadium money. Come on IHL . . . ( and I attended Alcorn) Let's push for Valley's improvements as well.
The State did NOT give The University of Mississippi any money for any stadium upgrades in Oxford. Ole Miss has used bonds that were repayable within a 20 year period, but nothing was "given" to Ole Miss.
JSU based on the revenue the football program generates for the city of Jackson needs/ deserves a new on campus stadium. The stadium should have a minimum seating capacity of 50,000 seats plus luxury boxes. Limiting JSU to a 35 thousand seat off campus stadium is simply an attempt to limit the financial growth, the energy and the nation wide HBCU cultural explosion from continuing to happen.
@BIG TEE AGREED 100% THEY ARE AFRAID OF THE REVENUE IT WOULD GENERATE FOR JSU. THE MORE REVENUE THEY GENERATE THE MORE THEY CAN EXPAND AND UPGRADE JSU FACILITIES WHICH MEANS BETTER RECRUITING. IN TERMS TAKES AWAY FROM MISSISSIPPI STATE AND OLE MISS RECRUITING AND WE ALL KNOW THE GOOD OLE BOYS OF THE SOUTH DON'T WANT THAT..😡😡
@@gregorypruitt2021 Yeah bro exactly, there is no other logical and fair way to explain offering to build a new 30 to 35 thousand seat stadium for a university that has historically drawn crowds from 40 to 55+ thousand fans to the Vet. It is the same as setting piles of money on fire 🔥. I believe it is an attempt to squash JSU and HBCU energy, pride and success.
That will ge a good looking stadium if it happens. I live in Birmingham born and raised, and I agree 100 percent that the crap the city is giving yall is ridiculous. With The money JSU has brought that city, building a stadium shouldn't be an issue. Like you said, if it was Ole Miss or Mississippi State, it wouldn't be a problem at all. But It'll get done dont worry, they cant stop God's work.
But being realistic, Jackson doesn't need a 60k Stadium on campus when they're averaging 33k per game. I think they want it to be 35k so it will guarantee sell outcevery game for an X amount of years stretch to gain a more premier fan base. Plus they can make the stadium as luxurious as they want. That's what happened with UABs new stadium here in B'ham and why we didn't get the Dome instead. Same with ASU getting a new 27k stadium built instead of the Cramton Bowl getting expanded in Montgomery.
JSU will continue to attract higher rated recruits. JSU needs at least a 80k seat stadium. Also JSU needs an indoor practice field with state of the art weight room. Name the stadium "Prime Stadium".
@@BALL_BUZZ Coach Prime is investing in JSU. JSU has 3 of his kids enrolled. Coach Prime is raising the bar for all HBCU's. JSU has the ability to fill a 100k seat stadium in Jackson. The big time recruits will bring new fans and big money. It's already started.
I've always thought about a great location for the new stadium would be to tear down the Metro Center mall and put it there! It would be enough parking and it would bring back Hwy 80. Not to mention it's minutes away from campus plus it's totally visible from the Hwy.
If they do build it off campus the city should pay the school's expenses for traveling to and from the stadium. If they going to use JSU to make money for the city they need to give them some of it.
@@BALL_BUZZ Absolutely agree, it would be a great deal for the school and the city considering the distance from school to stadium isn't that expensive.
@@BALL_BUZZ this has nothing to do with the city. Build on campus and u wouldn't have to worry about charter buses. Stop advocating for a location that will incur extra cost
I would invest into getting the metro center mall it's not far from campus highway visible plenty tailgate and parking space they could put a couple establishments in the area especially a store that sales jsu merchandise on GameDay
A lot of people want the metro. In my mind I'm putting the students and the athletes first. They shouldn't be bussing to their home stadium. It should be walking distance for them.
@@BALL_BUZZ thats true as well it would beneficial for the students and athletes they don't have to travel jus walk on campus like home depot college GameDay!
Having a stadium on campus would be great. However it would create too much game day/ event day traffic. Modern stadiums are built close to expressways to get the people out immediate. I hate the Liberty Bowl because of this. The Citrus Bowl/ Camping World Stadium is the same. Traffic is horrible
Smaller stadium, smaller expenses. Get the tailgaters in the seats hence tickets. The University of Cincinnati has a stadium on the campus 40K. It would be useful if it was a multi-purpose stadium for Baseball/Softball/Track and field. More events in the stadium mean more profits for the school.
With the pro trend going to enclosed stadium and climate change, why would JSU not consider a new stadium or renovations that makes the facility climate sustainable (e.g., solar power) with surrounding area for economic development (live, work, and play concept). I do not believe many Southern colleges have sustainability as part of their facility, but it JSU could raise the standards. The main point is to make the facility an economic engine for JSU that would make city and state officials think twice about not taking JSU serious. Also, it would send a big message to the region that Mississippi is ready to grow.
@@lilcourtny08 If the AD and President taps in other funding sources such as Opportunity Zones, EB1, Empowerment Zones, etc., there is a possibility of getting the facility built. There is money, I just think many do not tap into sources outside the norm.
@@lilcourtny08 Not everyone is aware of the funding sources out there so it is not a surprised that JSU has not tapped into these sources. As for where the money is and the amount sitting in the bank account, who knows?
@@lilcourtny08 I never said anything about using state money. The funding I am talking about is outside of the normal source as mentioned in my previous post.
@@lilcourtny08 Not always. Schools and sports programs tap into various sources outside of alumni to fund projects. As I mentioned before, it is a matter of tapping those sources or getting someone who can deliver. Also, I am not JSU alumni. Hampton U alumni and someone who sees potential opportunities in the SWAC.
I was wondering would it be more cost effective to just refurbish the Vet ? 35 thousand seating capacity...? That would be a huge loss in team revenue.
It need to be a 45k seated stadium. No point to fully downgrade to 30k when they averaged 40k before Coach Prime came. And now it’s 50k with a few hitting 60k. These politicians need to get their hands out of the pot( greed) and do what right for the students overall and for the community.
@@Waldo2O5 I understand where you're coming. Wait and see how JSU transforms into an Elite program. We are witnessing history right now. JSU can fill a 100k stadium. Wait and see.
I like the Vet, they can just renovate it and move on. I stadium on the campus of JSU will be a bad move, attendance will go down and crime will continue to spike. The perimeter of JSU campus is surrounded by crime infested neighborhoods. And ain’t nobody got time for carjackings, break ins, etc. This idea is 👎🏽
College stadiums in or near the hood. Houston, Texas southern, rice, Usc, southern, lsu, utsa. Alot of big city schools are in the hood. Usc being in the hood has been a running joke for years.
We need a stadium on our campus....it's a pain to go to Veterans Memorial....parking is getting worse...and NO don't refurbish it...we want.....DESERVE a new stadium
Sole Survivor, who is Mr Ford and what is he going to do?? So you are saying Mr Ford should be negotiating this deal?? The stadium should be on campus and it shouldn't be no less than what it is at the Vet. You going to downsize from 60,000 to 35,000.
I say keep the vet and renovate.. if a new one is built it should be nothing less then 50k . I am a JSU fan and I travel from Detroit to attend some of their home games .
A stadium that seats 35 k is not big enough but Jackson only has about 3 home games so they barely even need a stadium. Jackson needs to rotate the Florida games.
If its visible from highway u get more fans. People pass by and take pictures and its a good view. Make people want to come. Not just fans but potential fans.
@Aaron Higginbotham, you get more fans but having a great product on the field, with television exposure, winning record and great promotion. HBCUs over the years have done a great job of being just an HBCU and you have to go out and get a diverse fan base. The potential fans from other areas let them know that Jackson State is their football team. Reference Joel "Walker" Sturgeon. Watch TH-cam video "answering coach Prime's call with Joel "Walker " Sturgeon. There are thousands of potential fans like him. This is a great interview
I am from Iowa . I think JSU and the entire state would greatly benefit if the stadium was built off campus . I believe the stadium was a stadium ( on occasion ) that Ole Miss , and MSU used when they played eachother . Because their stadiums did not originally have the capacity to accomodate two major college football teams . So I feel building the stadium off campus would benefit the entire state of it was built off campus . Attract major entertainment , ( concerts , other football programs ) .
A 35k stadium when in 2021 they averaged 43k isn’t right. Should be a 50k stadium with the ability to Expand if necessary. It’ll drive the price past 120M but the price will still be dirt cheap. SoFi Stadium in LA cost 5.5B . So 120-200M would be a damn good bargain
Proud alum here yes we do need our own stadium and yes it needs to be at least 50k in seating. The parking thing is nonsense. I lived in Madison wisc where the stadium is practically in a residential area and people park everywhere and the residents even rent out there driveways and yards for parking. The same goes for northwestern university. Fans will find a way to get to the games if the product is good the fans will do what it takes to see the product. This is more about the powers that be wanting to control the revenue. It's been the same mess since 1988 time to give us our own stadium.
They should get that done then that will give them the ability to host bowl games and Classics even in inclement weather. In addition they can make money in the offseason with concerts and basketball tournaments.
I feel like they should have it at the school. Coach Prime is building something, don’t limit his vision because of greed, just take what’s given organically. Without him this wouldn’t be a discussion. He working to have JSU more beautiful than these D1 schools if he can just get past the city and state. They don’t even keep the grass cut what they worried about if you can see it from the highway for? I imagine once this is complete, the drive from the highway to tiger town will be next to enhanced. People can still use the vet, so you can still get whatever money you chasing dear officials.
It will be other 10 year before jsu gets a stadium….and if u gone get a stadium wtf would u down grade to a smaller one that’s pathetic that they even accepting that….the stadium being elsewhere has so much patential..me personally I don’t think having it on campus is the move….jsu already struggle with student parking they not ready for no game parking
24 acres is a lot of space though you can do a lot with that and the Vet is on 29 acres of land so I think JSU can definitely build something comparable especially if they already got the 24 acres of land. No sense in spending extra money.
I sho said the same thing about it being downtown. It sounded sketchy now I know why. 🤦🏽♂️ It’s also in a flood zone and you may have to acquire land from people/businesses. I agree just put it on campus since we already have the land for it.
I said the same thing. Im a fan of The Vet as well. If we get a stadium on campus, it would hold only 35 to 40 thousand(if that). It's really a double edged sword. Would love to be on campus, but hate to lose the 20+ thousand seating. Also have to consider parking and tailgating....like I said, double edge sword.🤔
The stadium should be off campus. Considering it's going to cost around $100M to build, that money has to be made back somehow. With the stadium being off campus, the city can use it to make that money back. Also, with a new house comes new bills and most of the time the bill is higher. JSU will definitely fill the seats, but does JSU want to foot the bill for maintenance and operations? 24 acres is no where near enough for a stadium. Parking alone will take up most of the space.
@@romeljackson5008 I'm born and raised in Jackson. They claimed the Convention Center was supposed to do that same thing. JSU is not far from downtown that stadium could better develop that area by the school.
I was watching a show on South Carolina football Facilities “State of the Art” Marcus Lattimore you can’t put regular unleaded in a Ferrari. That’s what Jackson State is doing with they recruit 5 star players in bring them here
Jackson State has been ridiculed for years for not having their own stadium. We need to go big or leave it alone. I would never agree to a 35,000 seat stadium anywhere. If JSU is going to do this, we should go with a 50-60K seat dome on campus. I would never agree with a downgrade in seating just to have a stadium on campus.
They get this stadium built all the power fives are going to be in trouble.. Once the swac brings their facilities up to the same level as theirs. All the 5 star black athletes are going to choose jackson state..
Braves fan here, on campus is the best venue. They want to control the location due to if the state football championships are played at the new stadium, JSU won't be able to control the money flow.
The Stadium is ok it just needs to be fully renovated, Jackson State needs to upgrade thier football facilities 1st. Because you can a nice new stadium, but if the product ain’t on the field who cares
As an alumni myself this is one of the main reasons I left MS...politics and how they reuined many things including the city as a whole. But as for JSU ...they have been talking about this since 2012-2013 with the dome concept. I see how having it downtown or at the metro mall site or off campus could help in that would be money for the school depending on how that business contract is written. As for the current site it's not bad either and u can kind of see it from I-55. Barely lol. But I just hope they go ahead and let them have or ooooooor just give all rights to the Vet and money 🤑 and stop playing with JSU. The other PWIs don't have to put up with this as in MSU Ole Miss or USM.... Why JSU? Yeah that part. Until next time...here's to THEE I LOVE all the way from DUUUUUVAAAAAAAL 🙏😎👍
An on campus would be perfect students and athletes won’t have to drive or get on a bus just to go to their home game. On top of that money would be saved and poured back into the university. It’s been a goal for us to have an on campus stadium for years.
And just think about the atmosphere we already have on gameday brought to campus. Yes the vet will be missed and holds a special place but it’s time to let go of it.
Im not really impressed with the design of this stadium. It looks REALLY basic. This is the design that the consultants came up with for the feasibility study. I'm sure JSU will come up with a design that looks a little better than this one. I think that the stadium should be no less than 50,000 seats. The school already has 24 acres of land, that's more than enough to put the stadium on. I think the Bengals stadium sits on 22 acres of land. I looked at the site across from WLBT and I think that the location at the school looks better anyway.
Yeah I agree but you know how the powers that be are and have been for decades. JSU has to fight tooth and nail to get half of what the PWI schools in Mississippi get.
The reason y people move out of Mississippi.. it be shit like dis!! Sicka these mayonnaise folks up in these political positions..especially ole miss and Mississippi state folks!!
At first I was all for a new stadium. But then I looked at the history, why build a new stadium and tear that one down when it's the third largest in the state and among the top ten in the south. Some of the nfls greatest played there and called that stadium home. Everyone talking about how old it is not realizing msu and ole miss stadiums are older. Two other things that made me laugh was the fact they took the high school championships from their saying they wanted to play on college fields. But what made me say leave it their is when I saw the governor say "I love the urban folks downtown, but we need to find a way for them to stay in their place".
The Only issue is Prime. Coach Prime he’s gone after 1 or 2 more years. Sadly we all Know it! He’s going to a bigger school. Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida State, USC are looking at him. It only take multi-5Mil a year contract and he’s gone. Jackson State, Jackson Ms need to prepare for this. It’s coming and Yal know it’s coming soon. You can’t stop shine star/ Coach for ascending.
I don't like that mock up. Anything that doesn't recreate the great things about the Vet, it's a non-starter for me. The Vet is perfect for college football with just a few drawbacks. We could renovate it. The only problem is certain things might be impossible to fix
@@suivacto1 The horseshoe shape makes it very visually appealing on TV, the band sounds great because one side is open with it being a horseshoe so the sound is perfect and doesn't echo too much. Fans can do the wave as well.
I liked the dome idea! Imagine that trapped noise from the Jackson faithful, couple that with a climate controlled atmosphere. You can host many local events there and provide the University with countless revenue opportunities.
A stadium on campus is not a 100% necessary. I remember when Tulane first stadium wasn't on campus, but it was a better location. What's ever best for the school.
Let Jackson State have their stadium on campus they deserve especially after what coach prime has done for the school. Even though they bout to lose him cause money talks and bullshit walks! Build the stadium or risk losing a great coach!
Yes, a Stadium on campus would bring in massive revenue for the university. The city and state leaders wants the black dollars to come their investment around Memorial Stadium. Jackson State should go for broke and build a state of the art stadium where they can host a Bowl Game. Baseball, track field should be separated venues. This is the season for HBCU's to take advantage of this time we're in and make the most of it. its like Reparation in reverse the money is there. I attended JSU for a year many moons ago. "Go Tiger's, 'Peace Out."
The stadium will not happen because it comes down to money Mississippi lawmakers will not invest enough money and JSU does not have the money. This stadium dream has gotten old remember the dome dream ?
Is this a good move financially though from a investment stand point if so I'm all for it but that's a lot of money that the school needs for they school for academics
@@BALL_BUZZ the decision was a “no” on the bill. That’s decisive. The session is over. JSU needs to get ahead of the game for next legislative session. It’s on JSU to pressure them to get something done.
They gotta stop the shenanigan…. 30k stadium for a team that averaged 40k+ in attendance last year? Don’t make no sense…. And we both know why they don’t want it on campus. Because their more worried about event revenue. Ridiculous….
@@jtown3628 What I’m getting at is there is always a “Catch 22”. We will give you a stadium, but in a location to make money. Yet the purpose of the proposal was to build stadium on campus and relinquish the land the Vet sit on to the neighboring hospital.
Swac Buzz.... Great content. As a proud Alumnus of Thee Jackson State University. We definitely need a 60k plus stadium on our great campus. It would be electric.
Yeah I agree or at least 50K.
Absolutely Leonard.
Yes atleast 50 like where the hell the band gone sit look how small that is😂
The state is low-balling capacity to get more donors and lower their liability. I see it as, the state has funds for a 35k facility and donors better cover the rest. The is a great opportunity to sell naming rights and other sponsorships. I think this is much more complex than funding a local little league baseball field. We may see design concepts, but it will not get settled nor funded this year.
@@BALL_BUZZ 100k seats ! I BELIEVE !!!
Actually, Mississippi State and Ole Miss used to play in Jackson . . . then the state gave them enough money to improve their own "On-Campus" stadiums, so that they would not have to bring their big games back to Jackson. The state gave Alcorn money to build its own stadium, and they "almost" gave Valley money to improve their stadium.. JSU has never gotten its stadium money. Come on IHL . . . ( and I attended Alcorn) Let's push for Valley's improvements as well.
They should have been gave Valley money.
SWAC Brother u hit that on the HEAD....ur correct on all fronts.......💯💯💯💯💯 500
The State did NOT give The University of Mississippi any money for any stadium upgrades in Oxford. Ole Miss has used bonds that were repayable within a 20 year period, but nothing was "given" to Ole Miss.
They want it seen now, because of the publicity Coach Prime has brought too the school, city and state.
The HELL with the city, let JSU have their stadium on campus, but it needs to hold at least ' 50.000 ' ♥
Y y'all keep saying city, it's the state
You can't say to hell with the city when JSU is in the heart of the city lol, crazy! , direct that energy towards the racist state not the city.
JSU based on the revenue the football program generates for the city of Jackson needs/ deserves a new on campus stadium. The stadium should have a minimum seating capacity of 50,000 seats plus luxury boxes. Limiting JSU to a 35 thousand seat off campus stadium is simply an attempt to limit the financial growth, the energy and the nation wide HBCU cultural explosion from continuing to happen.
I agree
@BIG TEE, that is a great point. I'm glad that you understand what's going on. A very good statement!!!
@BIG TEE AGREED 100% THEY ARE AFRAID OF THE REVENUE IT WOULD GENERATE FOR JSU. THE MORE REVENUE THEY GENERATE THE MORE THEY CAN EXPAND AND UPGRADE JSU FACILITIES WHICH MEANS BETTER RECRUITING. IN TERMS TAKES AWAY FROM MISSISSIPPI STATE AND OLE MISS RECRUITING AND WE ALL KNOW THE GOOD OLE BOYS OF THE SOUTH DON'T WANT THAT..😡😡
@@gregorypruitt2021 Yeah bro exactly, there is no other logical and fair way to explain offering to build a new 30 to 35 thousand seat stadium for a university that has historically drawn crowds from 40 to 55+ thousand fans to the Vet. It is the same as setting piles of money on fire 🔥. I believe it is an attempt to squash JSU and HBCU energy, pride and success.
@@bigtee4690 Nailed it bro!!! The energy around the HBCU circuit is hot !!!! What better way to hinder the process then to negate revenue..
That will ge a good looking stadium if it happens. I live in Birmingham born and raised, and I agree 100 percent that the crap the city is giving yall is ridiculous. With The money JSU has brought that city, building a stadium shouldn't be an issue. Like you said, if it was Ole Miss or Mississippi State, it wouldn't be a problem at all. But It'll get done dont worry, they cant stop God's work.
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It's state funding not city
But being realistic, Jackson doesn't need a 60k Stadium on campus when they're averaging 33k per game. I think they want it to be 35k so it will guarantee sell outcevery game for an X amount of years stretch to gain a more premier fan base. Plus they can make the stadium as luxurious as they want. That's what happened with UABs new stadium here in B'ham and why we didn't get the Dome instead. Same with ASU getting a new 27k stadium built instead of the Cramton Bowl getting expanded in Montgomery.
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JSU will continue to attract higher rated recruits. JSU needs at least a 80k seat stadium. Also JSU needs an indoor practice field with state of the art weight room. Name the stadium "Prime Stadium".
Well I doubt they would ever agree to something that big. The practice field is going to be semi indoor with a roof over it though.
Done lost yall mine.
@@sneakypete139 Why u say that????
@@jsutigers8954 he must be a ole miss or msu fan
@@BALL_BUZZ Coach Prime is investing in JSU. JSU has 3 of his kids enrolled. Coach Prime is raising the bar for all HBCU's. JSU has the ability to fill a 100k seat stadium in Jackson. The big time recruits will bring new fans and big money. It's already started.
I've always thought about a great location for the new stadium would be to tear down the Metro Center mall and put it there! It would be enough parking and it would bring back Hwy 80. Not to mention it's minutes away from campus plus it's totally visible from the Hwy.
If they do build it off campus the city should pay the school's expenses for traveling to and from the stadium. If they going to use JSU to make money for the city they need to give them some of it.
@@BALL_BUZZ Absolutely agree, it would be a great deal for the school and the city considering the distance from school to stadium isn't that expensive.
@@marriomilton4367 I totally agree with that decision I've been saying get the metro center mall
@@BALL_BUZZ this has nothing to do with the city. Build on campus and u wouldn't have to worry about charter buses. Stop advocating for a location that will incur extra cost
@@jtown3628 Did you not read my comment? I said "if" they build it downtown. I'm not advocating for anything.
I would invest into getting the metro center mall it's not far from campus highway visible plenty tailgate and parking space they could put a couple establishments in the area especially a store that sales jsu merchandise on GameDay
A lot of people want the metro. In my mind I'm putting the students and the athletes first. They shouldn't be bussing to their home stadium. It should be walking distance for them.
@@BALL_BUZZ thats true as well it would beneficial for the students and athletes they don't have to travel jus walk on campus like home depot college GameDay!
Having a stadium on campus would be great. However it would create too much game day/ event day traffic. Modern stadiums are built close to expressways to get the people out immediate. I hate the Liberty Bowl because of this. The Citrus Bowl/ Camping World Stadium is the same. Traffic is horrible
Smaller stadium, smaller expenses. Get the tailgaters in the seats hence tickets. The University of Cincinnati has a stadium on the campus 40K. It would be useful if it was a multi-purpose stadium for Baseball/Softball/Track and field. More events in the stadium mean more profits for the school.
Coach Prime, almost like every other Mississippi native do not want no other sport. Near their precious football facilities.
This was Mississippi state wouldn’t be a problem
Right smh
With the pro trend going to enclosed stadium and climate change, why would JSU not consider a new stadium or renovations that makes the facility climate sustainable (e.g., solar power) with surrounding area for economic development (live, work, and play concept). I do not believe many Southern colleges have sustainability as part of their facility, but it JSU could raise the standards. The main point is to make the facility an economic engine for JSU that would make city and state officials think twice about not taking JSU serious. Also, it would send a big message to the region that Mississippi is ready to grow.
@@lilcourtny08 If the AD and President taps in other funding sources such as Opportunity Zones, EB1, Empowerment Zones, etc., there is a possibility of getting the facility built. There is money, I just think many do not tap into sources outside the norm.
@@lilcourtny08 Not everyone is aware of the funding sources out there so it is not a surprised that JSU has not tapped into these sources. As for where the money is and the amount sitting in the bank account, who knows?
@@lilcourtny08 I never said anything about using state money. The funding I am talking about is outside of the normal source as mentioned in my previous post.
@@lilcourtny08 Not always. Schools and sports programs tap into various sources outside of alumni to fund projects. As I mentioned before, it is a matter of tapping those sources or getting someone who can deliver. Also, I am not JSU alumni. Hampton U alumni and someone who sees potential opportunities in the SWAC.
I was wondering would it be more cost effective to just refurbish the Vet ? 35 thousand seating capacity...? That would be a huge loss in team revenue.
It need to be a 45k seated stadium. No point to fully downgrade to 30k when they averaged 40k before Coach Prime came. And now it’s 50k with a few hitting 60k. These politicians need to get their hands out of the pot( greed) and do what right for the students overall and for the community.
Yeah 30k or 35k is an insult in my opinion.
@@BALL_BUZZ 100k seat stadium.
@@ChillWill9311 that’s unrealistic that would cost a at least 100Mill or somewhere near it Stadiums are Expensive as hell gang
@@Waldo2O5 I understand where you're coming. Wait and see how JSU transforms into an Elite program. We are witnessing history right now. JSU can fill a 100k stadium. Wait and see.
I don't understand the pushback on putting the stadium on campus. JSU already has the land AND the school is already close to downtown anyway!
Whatever it is I'm sure it's not in JSU best interest.
120 million. You called it Big Tiger 🐅. Everything you said. Nailed it.
Great commentary swacbuzz. Well said I totally agree with everything you said.
Thanks
I like the Vet, they can just renovate it and move on. I stadium on the campus of JSU will be a bad move, attendance will go down and crime will continue to spike. The perimeter of JSU campus is surrounded by crime infested neighborhoods. And ain’t nobody got time for carjackings, break ins, etc. This idea is 👎🏽
Can I introduce you to Southern and LSU? LSU literally in the heart of the hood where murders happen nearly daily
College stadiums in or near the hood.
Houston, Texas southern, rice, Usc, southern, lsu, utsa. Alot of big city schools are in the hood. Usc being in the hood has been a running joke for years.
SimplyBeautiful, I feel the same way. A stadium on campus is a bad move.
Stadiums help the development of the surrounding areas
I still do not think it is a good idea, and I pray that they rethink that. Upgrade the VET and continue playing at that stadium.
We need a stadium on our campus....it's a pain to go to Veterans Memorial....parking is getting worse...and NO don't refurbish it...we want.....DESERVE a new stadium
I agree but I wouldn't want anything less than 50k seat stadium.
Before I voice an opinion as to stadium location etc.I would like to hear from Mr. Ford and others with more knowledgeable perspectives.
Sole Survivor, who is Mr Ford and what is he going to do?? So you are saying Mr Ford should be negotiating this deal?? The stadium should be on campus and it shouldn't be no less than what it is at the Vet. You going to downsize from 60,000 to 35,000.
Mr Ford has said on several occasions that he loves the Vet.
No Mr. Ford
I say keep the vet and renovate.. if a new one is built it should be nothing less then 50k . I am a JSU fan and I travel from Detroit to attend some of their home games .
A stadium that seats 35 k is not big enough but Jackson only has about 3 home games so they barely even need a stadium. Jackson needs to rotate the Florida games.
If its visible from highway u get more fans. People pass by and take pictures and its a good view. Make people want to come. Not just fans but potential fans.
@Aaron Higginbotham, you get more fans but having a great product on the field, with television exposure, winning record and great promotion. HBCUs over the years have done a great job of being just an HBCU and you have to go out and get a diverse fan base. The potential fans from other areas let them know that Jackson State is their football team. Reference Joel "Walker" Sturgeon. Watch TH-cam video "answering coach Prime's call with Joel "Walker " Sturgeon. There are thousands of potential fans like him. This is a great interview
Mississippi 19th century...Texas 21st century...See Blackshear field on PVU campus...Beautiful...
I am from Iowa . I think JSU and the entire state would greatly benefit if the stadium was built off campus . I believe the stadium was a stadium ( on occasion ) that Ole Miss , and MSU used when they played eachother . Because their stadiums did not originally have the capacity to accomodate two major college football teams . So I feel building the stadium off campus would benefit the entire state of it was built off campus . Attract major entertainment , ( concerts , other football programs ) .
A 35k stadium when in 2021 they averaged 43k isn’t right. Should be a 50k stadium with the ability to Expand if necessary. It’ll drive the price past 120M but the price will still be dirt cheap. SoFi Stadium in LA cost 5.5B . So 120-200M would be a damn good bargain
Put That Stadium On Campus Where It Belongs!! Even If You Have To Build It Yourself!!
It would be nice.For a HBCU to have a dome stadiun
JSU would love an on campus stadium and they wanna build a practice field for the SBOTS next to the stadium also which is cool
I'm telling everyone that will read that's, this will happen, God see's, hears and knows. I do believe in thee.
Anything less than 50,000 seats is a slap in the face. We average 42,000. How can anyone justify 35k?
The Metro Center would be a great site for the stadium
Proud alum here yes we do need our own stadium and yes it needs to be at least 50k in seating. The parking thing is nonsense. I lived in Madison wisc where the stadium is practically in a residential area and people park everywhere and the residents even rent out there driveways and yards for parking. The same goes for northwestern university. Fans will find a way to get to the games if the product is good the fans will do what it takes to see the product. This is more about the powers that be wanting to control the revenue. It's been the same mess since 1988 time to give us our own stadium.
The less seat the higher the demand. So price of tickets go up.
They should get that done then that will give them the ability to host bowl games and Classics even in inclement weather. In addition they can make money in the offseason with concerts and basketball tournaments.
I feel like they should have it at the school. Coach Prime is building something, don’t limit his vision because of greed, just take what’s given organically. Without him this wouldn’t be a discussion. He working to have JSU more beautiful than these D1 schools if he can just get past the city and state. They don’t even keep the grass cut what they worried about if you can see it from the highway for? I imagine once this is complete, the drive from the highway to tiger town will be next to enhanced. People can still use the vet, so you can still get whatever money you chasing dear officials.
It will be other 10 year before jsu gets a stadium….and if u gone get a stadium wtf would u down grade to a smaller one that’s pathetic that they even accepting that….the stadium being elsewhere has so much patential..me personally I don’t think having it on campus is the move….jsu already struggle with student parking they not ready for no game parking
24 acres is a lot of space though you can do a lot with that and the Vet is on 29 acres of land so I think JSU can definitely build something comparable especially if they already got the 24 acres of land. No sense in spending extra money.
I sho said the same thing about it being downtown. It sounded sketchy now I know why. 🤦🏽♂️ It’s also in a flood zone and you may have to acquire land from people/businesses. I agree just put it on campus since we already have the land for it.
I said the same thing. Im a fan of The Vet as well. If we get a stadium on campus, it would hold only 35 to 40 thousand(if that). It's really a double edged sword. Would love to be on campus, but hate to lose the 20+ thousand seating. Also have to consider parking and tailgating....like I said, double edge sword.🤔
Yeah the parking and tailgating will definitely need to be addressed.
@@BALL_BUZZ parking garages
They already did a lot of upgrades. All they need to do is keep what they have and expand
You're Absolutely Correct Brother, they want to make more money off JSU.
Buzz you going live this weekend?
Yep
Seeing it from the highway is a gd look for the city
The stadium should be off campus. Considering it's going to cost around $100M to build, that money has to be made back somehow. With the stadium being off campus, the city can use it to make that money back. Also, with a new house comes new bills and most of the time the bill is higher. JSU will definitely fill the seats, but does JSU want to foot the bill for maintenance and operations? 24 acres is no where near enough for a stadium. Parking alone will take up most of the space.
the Bengals stadium is only 22 acres
@@reallykid2 that's the stadium and the parking?
24 acres is a nice piece of land for a stadium though.
Hope they follow through with it
Put it downtown.
If it has to be off campus I think downtown would be ok because JSU is near downtown.
@@BALL_BUZZ Bro, they need this downtown to bring businesses back downtown. I’m from Mississippi but live here in Atlanta.
@@romeljackson5008 I'm born and raised in Jackson. They claimed the Convention Center was supposed to do that same thing. JSU is not far from downtown that stadium could better develop that area by the school.
@@BALL_BUZZ They need to find a new developer to make that Farish district like Beale Street or Bourbon Street
I was watching a show on South Carolina football Facilities “State of the Art” Marcus Lattimore you can’t put regular unleaded in a Ferrari. That’s what Jackson State is doing with they recruit 5 star players in bring them here
Jackson State has been ridiculed for years for not having their own stadium. We need to go big or leave it alone. I would never agree to a 35,000 seat stadium anywhere. If JSU is going to do this, we should go with a 50-60K seat dome on campus. I would never agree with a downgrade in seating just to have a stadium on campus.
They need their own stadium. I am tired of walking from Belhaven and UMMC
Right 😂
They get this stadium built all the power fives are going to be in trouble.. Once the swac brings their facilities up to the same level as theirs. All the 5 star black athletes are going to choose jackson state..
Two words : NATURAL GRASS !!!!
Braves fan here, on campus is the best venue. They want to control the location due to if the state football championships are played at the new stadium, JSU won't be able to control the money flow.
I didn't think of that. That makes sense.
I believe it definitely will get done I believe coach Prime will make sure of that
If he does he will be legendary in HBCU sports more than he already will be.
The stadium doesn’t need to be bigger , it needs to hold the same amount so the games will look full
Why don't they do a renovation as a compromise at the Vet donate it to JSU.
Mississippi good ol boys will do what it takes to make it difficult for them!
The Stadium is ok it just needs to be fully renovated, Jackson State needs to upgrade thier football facilities 1st. Because you can a nice new stadium, but if the product ain’t on the field who cares
I wish ALL HBCU fans would follow suit. Show up for them boys! Show up for the school! Attend the games!
Let's prove to Coach Prime that we are doing everything to keep him home
As an alumni myself this is one of the main reasons I left MS...politics and how they reuined many things including the city as a whole. But as for JSU ...they have been talking about this since 2012-2013 with the dome concept. I see how having it downtown or at the metro mall site or off campus could help in that would be money for the school depending on how that business contract is written. As for the current site it's not bad either and u can kind of see it from I-55. Barely lol. But I just hope they go ahead and let them have or ooooooor just give all rights to the Vet and money 🤑 and stop playing with JSU. The other PWIs don't have to put up with this as in MSU Ole Miss or USM.... Why JSU? Yeah that part. Until next time...here's to THEE I LOVE all the way from DUUUUUVAAAAAAAL 🙏😎👍
We need to VOTE those who are in control of the money's out. Maybe we can get a stadium 🏟️
An on campus would be perfect students and athletes won’t have to drive or get on a bus just to go to their home game. On top of that money would be saved and poured back into the university. It’s been a goal for us to have an on campus stadium for years.
And just think about the atmosphere we already have on gameday brought to campus. Yes the vet will be missed and holds a special place but it’s time to let go of it.
For the parking issue parking garages can be built and some of the garages downtown could be used as well
Clemson gets on bus to play home games . The fuck are you saying ???
The Vet is the best stadium. There is no need to relocate and build a smaller stadium. Money for repairs is all that’s needed and we should stay put.
Let the city make it a tourist destination in the city and generate the revenue for the school and the community
The proposal stadium looks phenomenal. No man the stadium should be on the campus come on man . what other college have stadium outside the campus?
Raise the money and build it yourself: so. that you can do it the way you want to.
Interesting
Visible from the highway. sounds like they want to be like ASU
probably trying to be more like bham i think
Im not really impressed with the design of this stadium. It looks REALLY basic. This is the design that the consultants came up with for the feasibility study. I'm sure JSU will come up with a design that looks a little better than this one. I think that the stadium should be no less than 50,000 seats. The school already has 24 acres of land, that's more than enough to put the stadium on. I think the Bengals stadium sits on 22 acres of land. I looked at the site across from WLBT and I think that the location at the school looks better anyway.
Yeah I agree but you know how the powers that be are and have been for decades. JSU has to fight tooth and nail to get half of what the PWI schools in Mississippi get.
Jackson, MS. Should Have A Bowl Game.
Needs to be at least 50k
The stadium needs to be 50K minimum!
I agree
Put the stadium on campus. They can make arrangements with JSU to use stadium.
I think that's what they don't want to do is have to make arrangements.
The reason y people move out of Mississippi.. it be shit like dis!! Sicka these mayonnaise folks up in these political positions..especially ole miss and Mississippi state folks!!
At first I was all for a new stadium. But then I looked at the history, why build a new stadium and tear that one down when it's the third largest in the state and among the top ten in the south. Some of the nfls greatest played there and called that stadium home. Everyone talking about how old it is not realizing msu and ole miss stadiums are older. Two other things that made me laugh was the fact they took the high school championships from their saying they wanted to play on college fields. But what made me say leave it their is when I saw the governor say "I love the urban folks downtown, but we need to find a way for them to stay in their place".
The Only issue is Prime. Coach Prime he’s gone after 1 or 2 more years. Sadly we all Know it! He’s going to a bigger school. Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida State, USC are looking at him. It only take multi-5Mil a year contract and he’s gone. Jackson State, Jackson Ms need to prepare for this. It’s coming and Yal know it’s coming soon. You can’t stop shine star/ Coach for ascending.
We had large crowds long before Prime and that’s not gonna stop …
I don't like that mock up. Anything that doesn't recreate the great things about the Vet, it's a non-starter for me. The Vet is perfect for college football with just a few drawbacks. We could renovate it. The only problem is certain things might be impossible to fix
just a question....what makes the VET perfect for football?
SonicBoomC98 I feel the same way. Use what you have.. The Vet is a great stadium and just do upgrades to make it better. Just my opinion.
@@suivacto1 The horseshoe shape makes it very visually appealing on TV, the band sounds great because one side is open with it being a horseshoe so the sound is perfect and doesn't echo too much. Fans can do the wave as well.
I agree stay at the Vet just give them more of the revenue
I liked the dome idea! Imagine that trapped noise from the Jackson faithful, couple that with a climate controlled atmosphere. You can host many local events there and provide the University with countless revenue opportunities.
Keep it on JSU campus retain your money ,don’t give it away!
A stadium on campus is not a 100% necessary.
I remember when Tulane first stadium wasn't on campus, but it was a better location.
What's ever best for the school.
Let Jackson State have their stadium on campus they deserve especially after what coach prime has done for the school. Even though they bout to lose him cause money talks and bullshit walks! Build the stadium or risk losing a great coach!
Yes, a Stadium on campus would bring in massive revenue for the university. The city and state leaders wants the black dollars to come their investment around Memorial Stadium. Jackson State should go for broke and build a state of the art stadium where they can host a Bowl Game. Baseball, track field should be separated venues. This is the season for HBCU's to take advantage of this time we're in and make the most of it. its like Reparation in reverse the money is there. I attended JSU for a year many moons ago. "Go Tiger's, 'Peace Out."
The stadium will not happen because it comes down to money Mississippi lawmakers will not invest enough money and JSU does not have the money. This stadium dream has gotten old remember the dome dream ?
Is this a good move financially though from a investment stand point if so I'm all for it but that's a lot of money that the school needs for they school for academics
35,000 seat stadium on campus is inadequate
You said “they haven’t made a decision”. They did.
Not agreeing is not making a decision.
@@BALL_BUZZ the decision was a “no” on the bill. That’s decisive. The session is over. JSU needs to get ahead of the game for next legislative session. It’s on JSU to pressure them to get something done.
We can build a bigger a better place now we want #60plus
Those White Folks trippn 💯😠😠😠
It's definitely about money for everyone else but JSU. Give them their stadium on campus
You Renovate the Stadium 1st and upgrade the football facilities. Improve your on the field product, then you demand a new stadium on campus.
I would say tear the metro city mall down. And builded it there.
They gotta stop the shenanigan…. 30k stadium for a team that averaged 40k+ in attendance last year? Don’t make no sense…. And we both know why they don’t want it on campus. Because their more worried about event revenue. Ridiculous….
Nothing in life is Free….
That's why you pay taxes
@@jtown3628 What I’m getting at is there is always a “Catch 22”. We will give you a stadium, but in a location to make money. Yet the purpose of the proposal was to build stadium on campus and relinquish the land the Vet sit on to the neighboring hospital.
This all comes down to political pull. As long as certain politicians have the most pull in the Sip, HBCUS will always get the short end of the stick.
So who would own the stadium if it's built Downtown ?
JSU but the city will still be able to utilize it.
You can plan all you want,but until you get the city high ups, doing a shovel dig on a site. it's all pissing in the wind talk.
JSU needs its stadium on campus...with 40K capacity. The state is bullshatting.