Michigan Panthers Should Change Stadiums Instead of Relocating

[u/AdvancedCFB]

Keyworth has a capacity of 7,933, which is lower than Michigan's 11,681 average attendance, but would essentially guarantee sold out home games for the Panthers. Clearly the fanbase exists, unless Keyworth would be unwilling to install a football field for the UFL I think this is the best option.

The future is also bright. Detroit City FC is the primary tenant of Keyworth, and they are developing the 15,000 seat Corktown stadium. When this Stadium opens it gives the UFL two options: to either take over Keyworth as the primary tenant or move into Corktown. Both are great options that are more sustainable than the Detroit Lions stadium costs and does not abandon a growing Michigan Panthers fan base.

[u/Jaster22101]

Why not just go to EMU?

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The gray turf is an issue, apparently

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why?

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Because FOX and ABC/ESPN think it’s ugly and will look bad on camera.

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exactly

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Esp if Boise’s blue turf is fine.

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Boise's blue turf is iconic.

EMU's gray turf is unknown and washed out.

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Broadcasters dislike the grey turf allegedly and the camera angle is fairly distant from the field. Here's an EMU game vs Buffalo

I'll admit it's not terrible looking, but allegedly back in 2023 or late 2022 when the USFL approached EMU about potentially playing there, they pitched replacing the turf to try and improve optics. EMU apparently said no

It is what it is, I don't think this league is in the position to be choosers when begging

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Heather Lyke’s legacy project before she set Pitt Athletics back 10 years. (Not sure why the text isn’t wrapping)