In about three weeks, Amon G. Carter Stadium will receive its first major facelift since 1956. It is anticipated that, from time-to-time, the stadium renovation construction will impact streets, parking lots and sidewalks closest to the stadium. The University will keep the campus informed as needed about the construction through TCU This Week, e-mails and www.stadium.tcu.edu. Renovations will conclude in time for the 2012 season and will not interfere with home games during the 2011 season.

 

On Sunday, Dec. 5 at approximately 8 a.m. Austin Commercial, the general contractor overseeing the renovation, will implode the stadium’s west grandstand. The University is currently working on viewing locations for the public for those who desire to see the stadium implosion and will announce those locations once they are finalized.

 

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 9 at noon in the Mary Wright Admissions Center, there will be a campus meeting to discuss stadium construction. This meeting is open to the entire campus community, however, space is limited. You must arrive early or on time if you would like to attend.

 

The last home game in the existing Amon G. Carter Stadium will be Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at 3 p.m. against San Diego State. During the game, past Lettermen, cheerleaders, Addys and SuperFrogs, managers and trainers will have the opportunity to join the Horned Frogs creating the "tunnel" for the football team as they take the field. A post-game ceremony will include a video of the stadium’s history and future and will conclude with a fireworks display.

 

The football game will feature special activities, giveaways and mementos to commemorate Amon G. Carter Stadium. During the game, commemorative programs will be available. Fans will also have the opportunity to buy the commemorative concession cups for $2, or $5 for the cup with a drink. Free t-shirts will be available to students prior to the game and will be distributed Nov. 8 and 9th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the BLUU lobby outside Market Square and in the Clark Brothers statue mall area. Other commemorative shirts are on sale in the TCU Barnes & Noble Bookstore.