Game Day Experiences
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Amon Carter Stadium

Name: Nate
Grade: B
Pros: The stadium sits right next to TCU's beautiful campus, right in the heart of Fort Worth. The view from the upper deck is great you get an really good perspective on the game. The TCU band is one of the best in the nation it is worth the price of the ticket just to watch them play.
Cons: TCU does not get good attendance, and it does not get very loud. There are supports for the upper deck obstruct the view of some of the lower deck seats.
Memorable Moments: Watching LT run.

Arizona Stadium

Name: Mugtaba Idris
Grade: A
Pros: 2005
Arizona vs. #9 UCLA
homecoming weekend
As I walked into the stadium the emotion coming from within me intensified. I could smell food and see other fans chanting "beardown arizona" at the top of their lungs. The closer i got to my seat, the more vibes i could sense in the air. The entire stadium was dressed in red and blue When I reached my seat with my soda and burger in hand, the crowd was really getting loud. I couldn't hear myself talk to my friend next to me. the game was a complete blowout. 52-14. I have never seen a ranked team get whipped so bad by a non-ranked opponent before. We stormed the field and the festivities went on all night.
Cons: Needs to be bigger in order to fit more crazy University of Arizona Wildcat football fans.
Memorable Moments: Arizona 52 #9 UCLA 14

Autzen Stadium

Name: Ducks Fan
Grade: A
Pros: Everything is so close to the field.  Some seats are less than 5 feet from the field.  It is only one story and is very steep.  The sound is defining.  It is the best stadium I have ever been.
Cons: Very Few!  It is very hard to get tickets because there are not many seats.
Memorable Moments: The Michigan Game!  Everyone stood and screamed the entire game.  During Michigan's last possession, the whole stadium was rocking.

Name: Jeff
Grade: A
Pros: This is one of the greatest stadiums ever! There is a long history and it is loud! Very loud! Lloyd Carr, the Michigan head coach said it was the loudest stadium he had ever been in. That means a lot when your used to playing in a 110,000 seat sadium.
Cons: Parking is limited and it can be very hard to get a ticket. almost every game is a cell out. The stadium could be larger.
Memorable Moments: When Oregon beat Michigan.

Beaver Stadium

Name: Joe Chic
Grade: C
Pros: The size is amazing. 110,000 pack each game. THe fans can be very very loud depending on the game. There is not a bad seat in the house. Fans are nice. Amazing pregame.
Cons: The seating is tight. Crowd can be VERY quiet if it is not a HUGE game. Many alumni just clap instead of cheer. The Structure is sort of unpleasant and unphotogenic from the outside.
Memorable Moments: When PSU beat Nebraska in 2002 in front of 110,753 crazy fans on National TV. THe crowd was deafing all night long. Just ask Neb QB Jamal Lord! I got real good at reading lips that night due to the crowd noise. Did I mention we won 40-7 !

Name: Go Lions
Grade: A
Pros: great fans, huge scoreboard, one of the great in-stadium sound things(lion roar), tailgating all-day long, white-out, bleachers are comfortable, has a museum about penn state sports, great band, just being there, JoePa.
Cons: lion roar gets a little annoying, if we're getting blown out we're quite, stadium needs some modern technology in it.
Memorable Moments: Larry Johnson getting 2000 yards in a season off a touchdown run against MSU in 2002

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Name: Gregg Podraza
Grade: A
Pros: "The Swamp" is the perfect venue to watch college football.  The stands are so steep and go up at such a quick peak that when filled, the stands look like they go almost straight up.  From this feature, noise is trapped in and at many times, it has been so loud that the noise has induced chills and a deafening sound.  I've been to about half of the SEC football stadiums and by far, The Swamp offers the most unique experience to watch a game!
Cons: Only one.  On the student side, after a game is over, it takes a little while to filter out of the stadium.
Memorable Moments: Too many to list and too many stick out.  The most note-worthy is the extremely exciting environment and the overpowering noise from the crowd of 90,000 plus.

Name: Mike
Grade: A
Pros: The Swamp on game days is probably the one of the greatest moments of college for me.  Being in the student section (rated the BEST  student section nationally by SI On Campus) is an unbelievable experience.  Pros are: having a 75 year old on campus stadium, 90,000+ crowds, being in row 90 and still having a great view, open all of the time in off season to exercise in or just bask in its glory, insanely steep architecture making it one of the loudest and toughest places to play in the country, and fan rowdiness proves to be an amazing time for everyone except for the away team.
Cons: I really cant think of any... being a student here I will be able to have a valid argument for anything negatively said about the stadium.
Memorable Moments: 2005 Florida State @ Florida... 7-0 Florida; FSU attempts short field goal, kick gets blocks and returned about 90 yards for a Gator TD.  The mosh pit and overall bedlam in the student section was insane, the image of me being crowd surfed around in our block right above the 'This is Gator Country' wall is something I will never forget.

Bobby Dodd Stadium

Name: Andrew
Grade: A
Pros: Awesome college environment for visiting teams fans which I am....(clemson fan) it is the most fun besides the big game USC but tech and clemson is a pretty big game for both schools and it is a great environment you sit so close to the field every where in the stadium.
Cons: Small so bath rooms are crowded, big games with large crowds you barley have enough room.
Memorable Moments: In 2000 clemson played Tech there and tech was number 9 in the nation the game went to 2 overtimes but my tigers came out on top!  GO TIGERS!!!

Bryant Denny Stadium

Name: John
Grade: A
Pros: The people in Alabama are extremely friendly. We got a great taste of southern hospitality. The stadium was excellent and they were loud. The pregame video gave me chills listening to the bear's rumbling voice and the great moments in Alabama football.
Cons: Traffic wasn't great coming out of the stadium.
Memorable Moments: The Die-hard fans of Alabama beats all I've ever seen, its obvious that football is the king in that state. They tailgate all day and are wonderful people. I will make a trip back in '06 when the 93'000 seats are available. I'm a fan of the Crimson tide now!

Name: Bryant Woods
Grade: A
Pros: One of the largest video screens in America, excellent hot dogs & other refreshments, always at capacity during Crimson Tide games, even seats in the 3rd upper deck seem close to the action
Cons: Not the largest stadium in America...could use some elevators...
Memorable Moments: 87 thousand crammed into the 83k capacity stadium for Tennessee vs. Alabama...we lost, but it was a great experience.

Name: Bama Fan
Grade: A
Pros: There is no place on earth like Bryant Denny Stadium on a Saturday. When the Bear gives you the speech before the game with highlights of bamas greatest moments on the jumbotron it gives eveybody chills. Its so loud on during the game that some people have to bring earplugs. I get chills when u come over that hill and u see the stadium in the distance. Man there is no place like it..
Cons: Traffic
Memorable Moments: Alabama/Oklahoma Game.

Name: Russell Murphy
Grade: A
Pros: Great fan support, right next to The Quad, loud, intimidating, adding 9,000-10,000 new seats!
Cons: Not many that I can think of...traffic...and not beating Auburn there...yet.
Memorable Moments: 3 from the 2005 season:
3. Tyrone Prothro's amazing catch V.S. Southern Miss.
2. Beating #5 Florida 31-3. Alabama scored on the first play from scrimmage to set off the monumental rout. Hey Urban That was ALABAMA Football!
1st. Beating Tennessee on a FG with seconds remaining, and Demeco Ryans picking off a UT pass to start the celebration! PS. The Rammer Jammer cheer for both 1 & 2 were two of the happiest moments I have had as an Alabama fan. Just need to beat Auburn at home now.

Byrd Stadium

Name: Jerry
Grade: B
Pros: The crowd is really into the game. For its relatively small size, it is one of the loudest stadiums I've ever been in. If they ever expand Byrd so both sides have an upper deck, it will be one of the most intimidating stadiums in the entire country. Fans treat you with respect and are very knowledgeable.
Cons: It's lop-sidded with the one huge upper deck on one side and just a big press tower on the other side. Capacity could be higher for the fan support they have. Traffic after the game can be a mess. It's better to just hang out and postgame tailgate rather than trying to leave.
Memorable Moments: Unfortunately not too many good moments for my Tar Heels visiting there. I did happen to attend the Maryland - FSU game in 2004 when Maryland knocked off the #5 team in the nation. That place was nuts that day. You couldn't help but be a Maryland fan that day.

Name: Matt
Grade: A
Pros: Absolutely gorgeous.  The stadium is always filled with red and white, and the scoreboard and press boxes are amazing.  Every seat seems close to the action, and the crowd cheers no matter what the score.  Not to mention, I strongly believe Maryland has one of the best pregame shows in country.
Cons: Seating is kind of tight, and people are usually always standing in the lower level, meaning that if you are trying to sit and eat, you miss a lot of action.
Memorable Moments: Boston College, Maryland, 2nd to last game of the '05 season.  Maryland lost a heartbreaker in the last 4 minutes, and my friends and I got into a verbal battle with Boston College's Tony Gonzalez on the sideline.

Carrier Dome

Name: J.W.Sprague
Grade: B
Pros: Unique in that it is a dome smack dab in the middle of a city campus.It is a loud and exciting building.There is a wall dedicated to Syracuse football history.Many unique items and articles.
Prior to the game hang out on Marshall Street.Lots of shops and food and bars.Manny's is best for Syracuse souvenirs. Campus is on a hill that overlooks the city so be prepared to do alot of climbing. Check out the quad and the beautiful Chapel located within but remember it's a chapel, so save the noise for the dome. Take your kids they'll see how beautiful and classic a campus can be.
Cons: Gets hot(no A.C.)even though it's named after Carrier the multinational heating/cooling giant.
With team/conference fortunes down right now the crowds can be light for some games. Food is typical stadium fare (steamed dome dogs etc).
Memorable Moments: Several years ago Florida came in ranked #4.Never saw so much orange in all my life. Also Donovan Mcnab era was a blast. Marshall Street rocked before and after games!!!!

Carter Finley Stadium

Name: Patrick
Grade: A
Pros: Great tailgating, probably the best in the ACC.  Great crowd, that's usually very knowledgeable. When ESPN brought Game day to Carter-Finley, they said that they brought the biggest crowd ever for a Friday taping the day before the game. Not a bad seat in the house if you're not claustrophobic.  The new Vaughn-Towers are finally complete and are some of the nicest suites in the   in the entire country. The statue in front of the new Murphy Center is awe-inspiring.
Cons: We do have some rednecks, and some of them can be quite obnoxious, but jerks can be found in any crowd.  The stadium's renovation is not yet complete.  The Sea of Red can be very intimidating if you're a fan of the visitors.
Memorable Moments: My most memorable moment was during the 2002 season, when NCSU beat FSU, and the students ran out onto the field and tore down the goal posts.  That game was one of the loudest I have ever been witness to.  I called my brother after a touchdown, when the crowd was going completely bonkers.  I had the volume as loud as it would go, and he still could not hear me.

Name: William
Grade: B
Pros: After it's recent expansion, the stadium has a big-time feel.  Fans have sold the place out for their beloved Wolfpack.  Tailgating is easily the best in North Carolina, possibly the ACC.  Very passionate fans that aren't bandwagoneers like their rivals down the road in Chapel Hill.  Parking is easy.
Cons: Off campus setting - fans can turn on their team quickly during the games.  Gameday experiences have been shaky the past few years - there was the small-deal "Mexi-cam" incident, and the big-deal tailgating murder.  Fans can be a little confrontational at times.
Memorable Moments: One of the best games at the stadium didn't involve the Wolfpack at all.  Hurricane Floyd moved East Carolina's home game vs. #9 Miami to Carter-Finley, where the Pirates upset the Hurricanes after rallying from 20 points down in the second half.  It was memorable not only because the Pirates beat the "Hurricanes" after the eastern part of the state was so devastated, but also because of the open-arms NC State had in welcoming rival ECU to their house.

Doak Campbell Stadium

Name: Josh Sims
Grade: A
Pros: The structure of the stadium is awesome, you actually have seat room unlike a lot of stadiums the fans are very knowledgeable, and the warchant is the best thing i have ever heard in my life go noles.
Cons: Nothing. Its the best i have been to a lot of stadiums i live in TN, neyland stadium doesn't hold a candle to the doak no contest thats for all u UT fans.
Memorable Moments: My first game in 2004 fsu took on the uva cavs a top 10 matchup the stadium was electric it was the greatest day of my life and the noles rolled 36-3.

Name: James
Grade: A
Pros: Doak has to be one of the top stadiums in college football.  It's the largest brick structure in the South.  It features one of the largest stained glass windows in the world.  The stained glass window is of Bobby Bowden over looking the field.  The stadium is always filled to capacity (83,000).
Cons: None really, maybe the fact that the stadium looks so big because of the large amount of offices/departments it houses.
Memorable Moments: Although FSU lost the game, the game against Florida in 2004 was memorable.  Chris Rix's 4th quarter miracle TD pass that put the Noles in the game, put Doak into a frenzy.

Dowdy Ficklen Stadium

Name: William
Grade: B
Pros: There's not a bad seat in the house.  The upper deck side has some great (and relatively new) facilities and Pirate fans love their team.  The scoreboard is huge and the other endzone houses the impressive Murphy Center.  ECU has one of the best intros in college football too - a computer animated ship sails into "the Fick" on the scoreboard screen, then a siren sounds and the teams runs out of purple smoke to the tune of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" - a must see for visitors as it will give you chills!
Cons: Tailgating scene leads to the stands not being full until mid-way through the first quarter (which is a shame considering the awesome intro).  The pressbox is in desperate need of a makeover (it looks like a double-wide from the back) and there could be more club seats.  Older bathrooms on both lower levels could stand an upgrade as well.
Memorable Moments: Pitt vs. ECU - 1991

Nationally ranked Panthers come into Greenville and lose as a late touchdown puts the Pirates down by 1.  Instead of playing for the tie, QB Jeff Blake runs to the right and dives into the end zone for the 2-point conversion and the win.  Possibly the loudest moment in Dowdy-Ficklen history (and this was pre-expansion).

Honorable mention:  NCSU's first visit to Greenville to finish the 1999 season.  Largest crowd ever (over 50,000) and it was the last game of the 1900's.  ECU won easily and the fans rushed the field to celebrate a successful season.

Folsom Field

Name: Andrew S.
Grade: A
Pros: Spectacular  view of the foothills, flatirons, and the Rocky Mountains. undoubtedly the best view from any college football stadium. also the newly constructed boxes on the east side of the stadium add much more to the already beautiful stadium.
Cons: Can't think of any now.
Memorable Moments: there are quite a few that I have had here at Folsom field considering that I have only been at CU for a year. the two that come to mind were the CU v. CSU game in 2004 in which Billingsly had a late goal line stand to preserve our win and all the students flowing on to the field to congratulate the team.  second, Klatts 60 yards pass to Ron Monteilh to seal the win over k-state...and of course, the students united with the players to celebrate an emotional win. GIVE US SOME RESPECT PEOPLE!!!

Name: Nate
Grade: A
Pros: Blends in perfectly with the campus, flagstone, ivy and tiled rooves.  Mountain views are abundant.  Not a bad seat in the place.  Grass is gorgeous, sunshine is almost guaranteed and there is Pearl Street to head off to before and/or after the game.
Cons: None. 
Memorable Moments: The 62-36 crushing of "BCS Number 1" Nebraska in 2001.  Any CSU game.  Watching Carson Palmer play in 2002.  Watching Rashaan Salaam reach 2000 yards in 1994.  A million others.

Name: Jeremy Parker
Grade: F
Pros: Gorgeous scenery, awesome campus. The stadium is right in the heart of CU, and Boulder is an awesome city.
Cons: The people inside. I've been to 10/12 Big XII stadiums and never been treated worse. Ever. I promise you with no reservations that Colorado students are the rudest, most inconsiderate assholes you will ever have the misfortune of encountering. Where to begin? Well, their fight song ends with, "*&#@ 'em up, *&#@ 'em up, go CU"...At one point, their entire students' section turned around to flip off our section...someone lobbed a cup full of urine in our section, my friend's mom's tires were slashed...I could keep going. If you're thinking about going to CU, reconsider. Especially if you're bringing children. But if you still want to go, do yourself a HUGE favor and bring some pepper spray. And for the love of God, DON'T SIT ON THE STUDENT'S SIDE. I promise you will regret it.
Memorable Moments: Hmm...probably when a CU student punched one of our fans, and upon hearing of the incident, a CU security guard high-fived the punch-thrower. Ask ANYONE who has ever visited CU as a visiting fan, and prepare to hear some horror stories.

Indian Stadium

Name: Jake
Grade: B
Pros: Just this great intimate feeling! You feel like you're part of a very tightly knit brotherhood. The stadium is in great condition and has some great concessions (like Arby's, Corky's BBQ,etc). There's always a great seat and thanks to the new 'Indian Eye' if you miss a play, you can check it out on the nice jumbo tron!!
Every time I hear that "ARKANSAS STATE...INDIANS!" chant...still sends goose bumps. parking isn't bad at all and the tailgating is the friendliest you'll ever see. there is a pavilion restaurant next to a beautiful lake fill with geese next to the stadium-great place to spend time with that certain someone before the big game.
Cons: crowds are often times small, but the occasional important games (like Memphis) will bring in the BIG crowds. bathroom facilities are less impressive and water was everywhere the time i went in. Also if you don't know the jonesboro area it is kind of hard to find. It took me a couple of passes to find the road that lead to the stadium.
Memorable Moments: my first ever ASTATE game!! it was great! even when the crowd was only 10,405 it sounded like 30,000+ was there!! the fans were great and friendly, and the game itself was spectacular, decided in the last seconds with the Indians winning by a score of 9-3!! the weather was perfect (rainy then windy the way I love it), the crowd was into it and i was impressed with the stadium.. Overall the experience was perfect!

Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Name: Matt
Grade: A
Pros: Great feel as you watch the games.  The field house is awesome looking, especially as the Herd runs out with Marco and the steam.
Cons: A little too laid back from the fans.  Need a more vocal student and band section.
Memorable Moments: I-AA playoffs and many MAC championships braving the cold weather.  Wouldn't have it any other way.

Jordan Hare Stadium

Name: David
Grade: A
Pros: The absolute awe of the stadium.  Driving up through campus, you can see Jordan-Hare tower above the plains.  The interior is beautiful, and the noise level is unbelievable...  The way the stadium is built, (straight up on the sides and enclosed at both endzones), traps all the noise inside and creates a very intimidating atmosphere for any opponent.
Cons: None really, since Auburn has just completed part 1 of a 2 phase renovation, the bathrooms and concessions are top notch.
Memorable Moments: 1989, when Alabama came to Jordan-Hare for the first time, after years of swearing the Crimson Tide would never play there.  They did.  The Tide came in ranked #2, undefeated and looking at the National Championship.  The Tigers however, had other plans...  Auburn beat the Tide 30-20.  AUsome!!!

Kenan Stadium

Name: John
Grade: D
Pros: Kenan Stadium is located in a great setting and it is beautiful.
Cons: Kenan Stadium is very dirty and the food they serve is bad.  The worst thing is the fans.  The UNC fans are not very exciting at all.  It is thee most quiet stadium that I have ever been to.
Memorable Moments: When Carolina shocked State with a 1 point victory on a very controversial call.

Name: Patrick
Grade: D
Pros: One thing that is great about this stadium is the campus and setting.  UNC's campus is one of the most beautiful ones in the country.
Cons: There are several things wrong with this stadium.  The UNC fans and students don't seem to know very much about the game of football.  They also aren't very loud and most of all they almost never sell out.  It is also very claustrophobic with the seat backs.
Memorable Moments: The most memorable moment of Kenan stadium was in the 2004 season.  NC State came into Kenan Stadium as pretty big favorites and probably deserved to win the game.  The game came down to one play.  It was a very controversial call on whether TA McClendon got over the line.  Many say they have pictures of him breaking the plane.  Me, myself was at the game and it sure did look like he got over, but still one of the greatest football moments to ever happen to Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Name: William
Grade: C
Pros: One of the nicest looking stadiums around.  Wooded setting - very classy appearance.
Cons: The fan support is very West Coast-like.  Fans have a problem showing up, even with competitive Tar Heel teams, until the big games.  Literally no tailgating.  Fans are not very knowledgeable.
Memorable Moments: UNC's upset of top 5 Miami.  Will be one of UNC's marquee wins for a long time coming.  Fans went absolutely nuts and tore down the goal posts - great atmosphere for that game.

Kinnick Stadium

Name: Mark
Grade: A
Pros: Every seat is close to the field and in the south endzone there is nothing separating the fans from the endzones, making for some interesting celebrations, natural grass field, tailgating around the stadium is incredible, a walk down Melrose (just south of the stadium) is a must, with many vendors and food stands, the noise level get ridiculous.
Cons: It is getting a much needed renovation, the bathrooms and concession areas were too small for the crowds, but the ongoing renovation is fixing this.  Also narrow seats will be fixed in the renovation.  Gameday traffic can be bad as the stadium is right on campus and next to the University Hospitals.
Memorable Moments: Rob Houghtlin's kick versus Michigan in 1985, Dallas Clark's catch against Purdue in 2002, Michigan game in 2003, clinching a Big Ten Championship and winning the Heartland Trophy by beating Wisconsin in 2004.

Name: Josh
Grade: A
Pros: The stadium is smaller which makes the games very loud and intense. I like how they are upgrading the stadium and it looks good. The fans for the most part are nice.
Cons: Players could get very hurt from how close the stands are to the field and how weird some of the fans act about their team.
Memorable Moments: In 2003, where Michigan blew the game because of Lloyd Carr's idiotic idea to run with the ball and punt it. Also in 2005,when I got revenge and Michigan won the game in overtime and leaving the stadium with my friend and our dads in dead silence, and when I was walking out of the stadium some guy was pouting and stepping on the back of my shoes trying to start something with me. (Go Blue)

Name: gophers are the best
Grade: B
Pros: very loud crowd, HUGE scoreboard on south side, lots of tailgating, have a train that takes you to the game if you want, crowd all black and gold, nice tunnel area, home to very good team, here come the hawkeyes video, season highlights video, let you on the field after game.
Cons: under construction right now (2005) so it's very hard to get around, very crammed in, not any signs telling where your section is, always say "historic kinnick stadium", not the best fans
Memorable Moments: john shevlin returning a 60 yard int return for a td in a Minnesota 52-28 loss down there. we'll get you next year in our house you gay little hawkeyes.

Name: AJ
Grade: A
Pros: The stadium is great.  It is big (70k) but yet not humongous like Michigan.  There is not a bad seat in the house and its loud everywhere.  The fans are great and get very rowdy for big games.  The student section is amazing but sometimes alcohol gets the best of the bunch and they tire after half.
Cons: A lot of reserved people who dont get very excited for a game that isnt huge.  When Michigan, Iowa State or another program that has tradition comes to town its always deafening.  But when Northwestern plays at Kinick, it kind of drags the crowd down.
Memorable Moments: Wisconsin game 2004.  The hawks were playing a rival for the Capital One bowl, which is the best bowl outside of the BCS.  My brother was in town for thanksgiving from Oregon so we got tickets scalped and snuck down to the 3rd row, 50 yd line and sat by players families.  The crowd was nuts and Iowa blew Wisconsin out in the second half.

Name: Hawks Fan
Grade: A
Pros: Kinnick is a great place to watch a game because there is not a bad seat in the stadium. Fans are rowdy and loud all the time. The student section is great as well. It gets extremely loud, but gets louder every game due to the 18 game winning streak. Also, Kinnick is historic and very rich in tradition as well as a rare architectural build. It is also one of the oldest stadiums in the country.
Cons: Parking is a little cramped around the stadium
Memorable Moments: Ohio State vs. Iowa 2004- first time Iowa beat OSU in Kinnick since 1984. The atmosphere was amazing, very loud. Fans stormed the field. Wisconsin vs. Iowa 2004- And i thought the ohio state game was loud. this was even louder due to the fact that the big ten championship was on the line. Iowa dominated Wisc. 30-7. Atmosphere was amazing. The crowd stood up the whole time and it was deafening the entire game. Iowa became Big Ten Champs!! Fans stormed the field.

Name: fightonstate
Grade: A
Pros: Great Atmosphere, and the best tailgating I have seen in the Big Ten or SEC other than LSU.
Cons: Very cramped seating, will always be squished in tight with other fans because they sell out every game even if its a DII team.
Memorable Moments: I have only been there for when my Penn State team plays there, and its loud as hell.

Kyle Field

Name: Henry
Grade: A
Pros: great sight angles, noise, HUGE student section, and unparalleled fan involvement.
Cons: utilitarian, no-frills outside appearance.
Memorable Moments: The entire student section stands for the whole game and has yells (not cheers) that are signaled to them via hand signals, the entire section yells these long, involved cheers that go far beyond echoed chants, the team entrance behind the snare line makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up as well.

Name: Josh
Grade: A
Pros: Kyle Field is a great stadium the fans are some of the best in the country. You will be respected if you are a fan of the opposing team. The crowd noise is always a problem for the oppsosing team. As many as 86,000 can fit in Kyle Field. About 30,000 students are always there and the fight song where everyone sways back in forth is an amazing site. Also the students are known as the "12th man".
Cons: Lately there has been a lack of sellouts. Also I wish the stadium was a little closer to the field but the is still one of the loudest crowds in the nation in my opinion.
Memorable Moments: 2002 A&M beat number 1 ou,in 2000 gameday was covering and ou was ranked either one or 2 but they were seeing if the crowd noise could beat a record, it was very loud but did not break record. Last of all the 1999 texas game after the bonfire collapsed A&M won 20-16. 98' Number 1 Nebraska game A&M won 28-21.

Liberty Bowl

Name: NDIRISH  BIGFAN
Grade: C
Pros: The stadium is very large at 65,000 seats, with good, unobstructed views of the field. Good food and seats are close to the field. Steep seating in the shape of a sombrero makes the stadium seem larger.
Cons: The area around the stadium is poorly kept and the outside is ugly. The tigers suck and the few fans are very unenthusiastic. Memphis is also a shitty city.
Memorable Moments: When there was a very large crowd on hand to see So. Miss. edge CSU in the Liberty Bowl. BB King did the halftime show.

Lane Stadium

Name: Patrick
Grade: A
Pros: Great fans. The alumni always stand and make noise when the Hokies are on defense.  On third down they jingle their keys just to make extra noise.  It is one of the loudest stadiums I have ever been to.  The "Let's Go...Hokies" chant at the beginning of the game gave me chills.  I was sitting near the top of the upper deck in the end-zone and when the Hokies were about to come onto the field, to the sounds of Mettallica's "Enter Sandman", I felt some vibrations under my feet.
Cons: While the tailgating is one of the best in the ACC, the parking is all spread out and many of it is not even around the stadium.
Memorable Moments: While I was there only once, I will always remember the game.  NCSU beat VT 17-16 on a last second missed field goal by the Hokies' kicker Brandon Pace.  It was an exciting and one of the best defensively played games ever.  It was the only home and conference loss the Hokies had during their 2004 ACC Championship season.  I hope to one day return to this amazing stadium.

Name: HokieFan1
Grade: A
Pros: Been to many pro & college stadiums across the nation and Lane (post expansion) is the loudest one I've ever experienced. Back in the 80s is was much more open and therefore not as loud (although they used full charges in the skipper back then so the cannon was much louder). The additions have served to trap much more of the crowd noise.  Need proof? Go to this link http://filebox.vt.edu/users/smacmeek/VT-UMD.wmv ...and that wasn't even a rivalry game!
Cons: The game parking is spread across a large portion of campus and traffic can be brutal after the games.
Memorable Moments: The more memorable ones from a noise perspective were the 62-0 night game against #15 Syracuse in 1999, the 24-26 loss to Miami in 2001, and last year's UVA game.

Name: Hokieboy4789
Grade: A
Pros: This place is rockin' before the game. It's the hardest place to play in the ACC by far. The fans are great and they don't throw batteries at you. Also, the stadium is well designed.
Cons: None.
Memorable Moments: My most memorable moment was when Tech knocked off number 2 Miami 31-7 in the 2003-2004 season. That was the loudest I have ever herd the stadium.

Name: Chris Haley
Grade: A
Pros: Lane Stadium doesn't have the history or capacities of Michigan Stadium, Neyland Stadium, or Kyle Field. Lane Stadium does have the loudest and most raucous fans in the nation, all 65,115. The East side and North endzone student sections are very loud and the recently built South endzone and West side addition, have made Lane Stadium that much more of a force to be reckoned with on Saturdays in the Fall. Just a word to the wise, if your team ever plays here, pray that the is not scheduled for the nighttime.
Cons: It's really cold and windy if you sit up top and don't cheer in October and November.. But who wouldn't cheer??
Memorable Moments: The Miami-VT game in 2003. Everybody has to break a regular season winning streak. 31-7, Go Hokies!

Name: Football Lover
Grade: A
Pros: LAne is by far the most exciting, most impressive stadium I have ever been to.  I grew up going to every home game Tech played from about '88 but this is not a biased opinion at all.  No matter where the beloved Hokies are in the rankings or even in the game the fans are absolutely incredible.  It gives me chills to think about it.  They are very knowledgeable and always cause a massive disturbance to opposing teams.  Ive never seen so much loyalty and love from a fanbase anywhere.    I am saying this as a UGA grad.  Sorry dawgs, but you'll never know what youre missing. (stadiums ive seen games): UGA, UVA, FLORIDA, NCSU, GT, AUBURN, LSU, WVU, UNC, USC, CLEMSON, TENN
Cons: The stadium's parking issues are about the only cons for the most intimidating field in the country.  The walks can be very far from the tailgate but the beautiful campus makes the stumble easy.
Memorable Moments: My most memorable moment would have to be the thrashing of arch rival UVA in 1990.  Tech was 5-5 and facing a former #1 ranked UVA squad. The university built bleachers specifically for the game so that 5,000 more students could attend. A 55,000 (then state record) crowd watched in awe as the Hokies trampled UVA 38-13.  Other memorable games were the '95 win over Miami, 31-7 over McNabb in 95, every home game in '99 w/ Vick especially Clemson, 62-0 over #15 Syracuse, Miami, and BC, the near win over #1 Miami in '01, the 28-6 whipping of LSU in '02, and the loudest game ever, the '03 pounding of Miami 31-7, and the UVa '04 game where tech claimed at least a share of the acc in it's first year(Uva still does not have an acc crown):)They then went down to Miami to claim the title for themselves.

Los Angeles Coliseum

Name: Chris
Grade: A
Pros: It is very large (92,000 fans), it hosts the number one team in the nation, and a traditional powerhouse (USC Trojans), fans have been much more enthusiastic over the years (average attendance from 60,000 to 90,000 since 2001), some great traditions (tommy trojan at mid field, him and traveler riding after a touchdown, the band playing "Fight On", the lighting of the torch in the fourth quarter).
Cons: The stadium is in need of renovation, and the seats are not very steep so it does not feel like 92,000 fans on top of the opponent, visitors are sometimes louder than the USC fans. Traffic in LA sucks.
Memorable Moments: 2005 USC-Fresno State game. Reggie Bush broke a tackle and rushed down to the 20 yard line, came to a full and complete stop, and ran horizontally to the other side of the field before walking into the endzone. The crowd got so loud on that play I thought I was in Neyland stadium.

Memorial Stadium (Clemson)

Name: TJ
Grade: A
Pros: LOUDEST Stadium by far. Up until this year the loudest outdoor facility on record was LSU at 121 decibels. In September Memorial Stadium reached 126 decibels. The loudest ever recorded. Facts are facts, this place rocks.
Cons: Big stinking hill to walk up on one side.
Memorable Moments: Never allowing a Heisman trophy winner to see either endzone.

Memorial Stadium (Indiana)

Name: Ohio State Fan
Grade: B
Pros: The Stadium Has Beautiful Background and Wonderful Fans. Indiana Fans did not hold back form having conversation with me and my friends.we went to Ohio State vs. Indiana in 2005 and we had a blast. It is not the largest stadium in the Big Ten but it was very fun to watch. The Indiana Band Even performed our fight song for pregame, since our band could not make it.
Cons: I went to Memorial Stadium to get the unique experience of being the visitor team instead of being at Ohio Stadium. Unfortunately More then 1 half was buckeye fans, which made it fun, but not quite that unique visiting experience I was looking for. The most interesting thing was, that we (buckeye fans) could do our legendary O-H-I-O cheer there. Something we usually do at Home games. Indiana fans need to come out in full force next time.
Memorable Moments: A.J. Trapasso's 76 yard punt down the field giving Indiana a horrible field position. The 30,000+ Buckeye fans were very loud for being an away game.

Memorial Stadium (OU)

Name: Alex Hudsonpillar
Grade: A
Pros: Most people know that OU renovated their stadium, and I think it is so great because of it's size and history.
Cons: Cons? What cons? This stadium is perfect not a bad seat in it.
Memorable Moments: In 2000 on our national championship year when we were number 3 and Nebraska was number 1. Andre Woolfolk bobbled the ball with one hand and tipped it in the air three times before he caught it. That was pretty cool. And we started chanting "Over rated" and "We're number one." That makes Gaylord Memorial Stadium memorable.

Name: Chris
Grade: A
Pros: The lower tier of the stadium hosts a wide variety of fans who are packed in comfortably. Great views from any where in the stadium.
Cons: The new upper-deck is too far away from the field and gives the whole stadium a lopsided look.  The seats are expensive up there and the visibility is terrible.  Fans are often swayed inside to the lounges to take part in drinks.
Memorable Moments: Watching Adrian Peterson's first touchdown and the stadium actually being quiet than normal because they were in awe.  That moment doesn't get enough recognition.  He actually quieted 83,000 people because he is so good.

Memorial Stadium (Kansas)

Name: Peter
Grade: A
Pros: Atmosphere, location, scenery, history
Cons: Its a little old and run down.  The track should be removed and seating should be expanded to the field.
Memorable Moments: KU beating Kansas State in 2004.  The crowd was so loud Kansas State burned all of its timeouts early in the first half and the qb still tried to a 4th, resulting in a delay of game.  The whole time the crowd was absolutely deafening, coming to a climax in the 4th quarter when the Wildcats had a 4th down to try to extend the game.

Memorial Stadium (Nebraska)

Name: Brian Baker
Grade: A
Pros:  Absolutely the most intense game day experience.  so loud and extremely gracious friendly fans`- everyone who thinks they have been to a great venue must go here.. it will put them all to shame.. ive been to rose bowl .  notre dame penn state Michigan fsu Miami (orange bowl) and Tennessee and they dont even compare
Cons: old.  tightly packed fans.. bleacher seats...
Memorable Moments: watching NU Vs colorado  in 1994
#1 vs. #2

Name: NU Fan
Grade: A
Pros:  The Best stadium I've ever seen a great atmosphere very loud. The best tunnel walk any1 has ever seen and the black shirts (enough said) and were getting a new T.V. 117feet wide and 33feet high and new skyboxes.
Cons: Its very old and bleak.
Memorable Moments: When Nebraska and Texas Tech played east other in 05 when NU was down buy 21 at half and we tied it in the fourth and on the second to last play of the game we intercepts it and then fumble then TTU gets it basket nad gets a 20 yard touchdown.

Name: Alex Z.
Grade: A
Pros:  This stadium is got to be the loudest stadium in the world, it is a great place and with the new 117foot wide 33foot tall TV and new skyboxs it will bring in even more to here. It is just nutz. Also they have all kinds of food and very nice people also some hotties!
Cons: Old needs new paint job and nothing else.
Memorable Moments: When we were playing Texas tech in 05 we were down 21 in the first half then we fought back and tied it in the forth with 3 minutes. the they scored a touchdown on the last play.

Name: Josh
Grade: A
Pros:  The "Sea of Red" is amazing these are in my mind some of the best fans in all of college football. They are so dedicated. I love the way they are adding more seating in the North endzone and a huge scoreboard. I also love the introductory with the "Tunnel Walk" to the song Series , I get chills every time it goes on.
Cons: There are cracks in the south side stands making it easy to dump what ever falls over on peoples heads. My friend and I dumped water down it once to see what happened.
Memorable Moments: In 2001,when I saw Eric Crouch play his last season against Texas Tech and won. Also seeing two games in 2004 when they didnt even make a bowl game and both in 05' and 06' the Red-White spring game, where it was pretty much sold out.

Michigan Stadium

Name: John
Grade: A
Pros:  The biggest and baddest stadium in all of college football, with no corporate advertising invasion whatsoever on the inside. Designed exactly as all stadiums should be, in a pure bowl with all shoulder-to-shoulder benches and minimal press/luxury boxes. Every one of the 107,501 seats is a great one with this brilliant design. The fact that the stadium is built almost entirely into the ground means that it can and likely will be expanded to an even more unbelievable capacity in coming years (150,000 or more?) It should also be noted that Michigan has the advantage of having "The Victors," the greatest fight song in all of college football. And it is worth mentioning that the tailgating scene is top of the line as well. The overall tradition is just superior to any other team in college football.
Cons: Michigan fans have often been touted as being tame relatively to other college football fans, but I have not found this to be true; just because Wolverines don't need pepper spray to help them figure out when the game is over doesn't mean that they don't get VERY worked up during games. On the same note, some feel that the fan-to-noise ratio in The Big House is weak, but if some sort of half dome or other architectural addition was put over the top of the stadium to capture the noise, it would instantly become INSANELY loud (this open feel is the one flaw in the otherwise perfect stadium, although it does make for amazing aerial shots). Only other thing is that permanent lights installed into the stadium (and by extension more night games) would be nice.
Memorable Moments: 2004 Michigan beating Michigan State in triple overtime thanks to Braylon Edwards heroics; 2003 Michigan beats Ohio State in the 100th Big Game; 2005 Michigan beats Penn State on last second touchdown pass from Chad Henne to true freshman Mario Manningham and stadium explodes.

Name: Josh
Grade: A
Pros:  I loved  almost everything about it. The fans new their football, the band is amazing, and sitting in the 15th row felt like you were literally on the field. I loved every second of it.
Cons: It is so big and there is one way in and