NU head football coach David Braun lauded the decision Thursday.
About four months until the college football season kicks off and with Ryan Field's demolition underway, Northwestern announced plans for a temporary athletic field to host football, soccer and lacrosse games.The temporary field will overlook the lakefront for the next two seasons as the renovated Ryan Field is on schedule to open in 2026.NU head football coach David Braun lauded the decision Thursday.
"Capacity for the temporary field is still unclear."It's a world-class education," Braun said. "It's involving our campus community and our students. Staying on campus, finding a creative way to stay on campus does that."The temporary field is expected to host most of the Wildcats home games, however talks are still in progress with other Chicago-area venues to host select home games.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Was Larry David’s Tribute to a Great American Hero: ‘Larry David’Yes, it restaged the 'Seinfeld' finale — but the HBO show's swan song remained Larry David's tribute to a Great American Hero: 'Larry David.'
Read more »
There’s Little Daylight Between Larry David and “Larry David”A pre-‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ finale event was chock-full of classic Davidisms: 'The next day 'thank you' text, what is that? How many fucking thank-yous do you have to give in this world?'
Read more »
Northwestern to build temporary football field as Ryan Field is rebuiltNorthwestern to build temporary football field as Ryan Field is rebuilt
Read more »
Northwestern set to play football games at new temporary stadium on campus during Ryan Field rebuildCollege football season is still months away, but Northwestern officials released more details Thursday about where the Wildcats will play football the next couple years.
Read more »
Northwestern Football to Create Temporary Field on Evanston CampusNorthwestern football has made its decision on where it'll play football until the renovated Ryan Field is done. NU announced Wednesday that it will create a temporary football field on its Evanston campus at the Lanny and Sharon Martin athletics facility near Lake Michigan. The Wildcats will play on this temporary field in the 2024 and 2025 football seasons. NU soccer and lacrosse will both use the temporary field, too. Northwestern said 2023 season ticket holders will receive information from NU Athletics with more information on the season ticket timeline, seat selection process, seating options and parking in the coming weeks. This comes after Northwestern explored options at SeatGeek Stadium, Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field, among other venues. Northwestern President Michael Schill expressed his excitement for the community and the benefits of hosting games on campus.
Read more »
Northwestern gets initial application OK’d by Evanston for temporary field, with conditionsEvanston approved an initial application by Northwestern University to use Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, its lakefront soccer field, for home football games with a few conditions while Ryan Fiel…
Read more »