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They had an on-campus stadium though (Memorial Stadium) that only


seated 16K. UConn decided to demolish it so they could build the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center. The "space" I am referring to also factors in that colleges/universities like to keep their athletic facilities in the same part of campus. If you look at a map of UConn's campus, then you will see that UConn is the same way.

UConn may have available space on the academic side of campus, but not on the athletic side. Also, UConn may not own some of the undeveloped land. What undeveloped land UConn does own may be reserved for academics (i.e. the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment) or a nature reserve and the school couldn't re-purpose it to build a new football stadium on it. It wouldn't be that much different than VT's situation with the woods near Lane Stadium.

UConn Forest
https://ctforestry.cahnr.uconn.edu/uconn-forest/#

My point is the issue may not be as black-n-white for UConn as you may think. There may be several factors (including politics) that may not known to outsiders that can influence UConn's decision on the matter.

(In response to this post by Old Line Hokie)

Link: Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center


Posted: 10/03/2021 at 4:17PM



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