I do not think he has any sports savvy, he gets on all these teams who do not open a roof, when pretty much all teams that have a retractable roof never opens it cause it traps crowd noise and players love it
plus players love the fact some football stadiums are closed all the way around with seats because it does not allow wind to fuck up the kickers when they are kicking field goals
I live in Houston . So much natural light when it's closed I hate. Houston is only city with 2 retractable roof stadiums. I agree astrodome is an eyesore
He apparently doesn’t read comments ever, it has been said many times that the Astrodome isn’t going anywhere because it was designated as a historic landmark 🤣
Of course he doesn't read the comments he's too busy doing another tried and true 9/11 video or another video where he complains about a domed stadium is outdated cause it doesn't have windows 🤣
best thing about nrg stadium is plenty of parking for tailgating, a great place to host an event a small area with exibition space, and a huge conference center. personaly i would convert the astrodome into a hockey arena with a theater and hotel and restaurants and bars. there is a large chunk of land just south of nrg park that could be developed into a stadium district.
Never been to Texas, not a Texans fan, but I don't think anyone looks at this as being a bad stadium. Also, no one going to a game there gives a damn about the seating layout. The only thing people want is good sight lines, to be as close as possible relative to what they paid and comfortable seats. Frankly, I think some of the new stadiums look silly from the outside.
The city of Houston and Harris County made the Astrodome an official landmark and legally cant be torn down. As far as the newer Stadium i personally thought it was a really nice Stadium when we did a road trip there to see the Lions.
@@Urhighnesswalye Houston is still hot in pretty much all of September and most of October. The Humidity, while not as bad as summer is still miserable.
This review of my team stadium was so far off and all about an opinion. I respect everyone opinion but your facts on why the stadium roof is not open is completely false. The nfl set a rule for retractable roof stadiums. Unfortunately in Houston we don’t get weather conditions that stays between 60-70F throughout the course of a game. Also having the roof open is not comfortable for the fans that sit in the end zones. Your opinion of the astrodome is your opinion but the astrodome is the reason we have truff fields and dome stadiums it’s a modern marvel now and the 9th wounder of the world
The only time I've been there was for a soccer game. Man City came to Houston and played a match. I'm from Dallas, so everything gets compared to Jerry World. It felt bigger on the inside because there's no stupid, giant TV in the way. I thought it was a nice stadium.
FIFA liked it enough to put World Cup games there. Of course, this is the same FIFA who put games in Qatar, but one hopes they didn't need to get bribed into selecting the Texans' stadium. If they'd chosen FedEx Field, THAT would have required a bribe, for sure.
The Astrodome has an issue with asbestos which makes a teardown highly problematic due to cost. By making it a historic landmark, they made official something that would never happen anyway. The asbestos also makes any renovation an issue, but there at least they can make it a revenue generator to cover the cost. I think the bigger issue is that the location on the 610 loop south of downtown. Most of the big growth in Houston has been north towards the Woodlands and west into Katy. Overall, i'd say that the creator of this has never been to Houston, or NRG itself. It's a perfectly fine facility.
There have been rumors for years about either Harris County or a private entity converting the Astrodome into an entertainment venue of some sort in order to prevent it's demolition (I think one of the roadblocks to demolishing the Astrodome was Texas's historic commission, but I can never keep the excuses straight). Anyway, the seats feel a little outdated, so hopefully, they'll be upgraded or modernized within the next year or two, but it's not the worst stadium out there. That's really up to some combination of the Texans, ASM Global (which manages the NRG Park complex) and/or Harris County, which owns the campus through the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation (whom answers to the Harris County Commissioners Court). Also, the CFP championship game will be in Houston *this* season and the World Cup is coming to NRG in 2026.
@@Red_Ryan_Red The Houston Rodeo is held at NRG Stadium... the Astrodome itself is pretty much unusable, if not officially condemned. But, yes, the Houston Rodeo does draw large crowds.
The Astrodome is like Chernobyl. It sits there untouched and pitch black all day and I’m willing to bet there’s chemicals in there that is dangerous for us. I don’t think anyone’s been in the middle of that dome in ages. It’s straight up abandoned
The old Astrodome is not full of all kinds of diseases and other false accusations. The Astrodome needs to be renovated and maybe converted to whatever use that was planned a few years ago.
Too bad one of those teams doesn't exist anymore... And both the XFL and USFL don't exist anymore... They are merging and forming the UFL and killing one of the Houston teams
I've never been to this stadium, driven by. I think it has a really nice atmosphere to it. I like the pilars in the corners, gives this place a different flavour. This place feels very underrated to me. Possibly some touch up and this place could be a real gem. On a side note, the astrodome will never go away, it's like the Roman Colosseum of Texas.
Bro, you make good content but I don't understand what your problem is with retractable roofs whether they open them or not, especially in Texas, if they have money and want it to have a roof even if they don't use it, let them
I think it's due for a major renovation. The interior needs an update and if the retractable roof was transparent, it'll add a touch. When Rogers Centre made their interior up to date, I don't see why Texans can't do the same thing for their stadium.
I can't afford the tickets to go inside but on the 610 freeway you can see it for miles it would be difficult to replace that futuristic look I love to sketch it
I get what he's saying in regards to the windows being built in newer dome or retractable roof stadiums, but given how much light flows through when the roof is closed, I don't think that's a big deal.
im from houston so ive been there for events like the rodeo but i love the nrg. its big and not too over done. its just done right. the distance from the nrg and astro dome is fine since during the rodeo you dont even notice it but trust you want that roof closed. i loved sitting at the top during events. the tvs at the top dont bother at all and like i said during october september even when its supposed to be cold its like 105. you want that roof closed
Good site lines. Most seats are close enough. Not pushed too far up by luxury seats, etc. this dude never assessed a stadium by site lines. He overlooks a very important aspect of a stadium.
You see he never said anything about the cost to build NRG compared to these billion dollar stadium cost now. The city of Houston got 2 new retractible roof stadiums for less than 1 of these new stadiums.
What the hell are you babbling about, man? This stadium has hosted 2 Super Bowls and WILL host World Cup games. Apparently, they got a lot of stuff right for the NFL, the CFB National Championship, NCAA Basketball and FIFA. The stadium has great sightlines. The sound carries well in the stadium and gives a great home field advantage. The outside is fine. Houston NEEDS that roof closed when the season starts. TRUST US!! 70 degrees in Houston in September? LOL!! Not a SINGLE DAY in Houston had a high under 90 degrees in September this year. Not to mention the absurd humidity. October and November, then we can talk about that. They could open it more but it's just not that big of a deal. Every time I have been there, I have never yearned for the roof to be open. I'm fine without a grand window opening, too. The stadium is fine. And the Astrodome isn't going anywhere.
I've been to a couple games there. I have to tell you I throughly enjoyed the place . Basically I'm not not a nit picking person ( not to say you are ) We all have to admit NO dome stadium is going to live up to an open air stadium on a sunbathe afternoon in the fall. I appreciate domes but , as a football purist I like my football outside weather and all. Look, domes like Skyboxes are for the faint of heart. Real fans , ( see Greenbay, Pittsburgh, and Denver) grit it out they don't need some cushy, cushy suite. In closing, the weather , the fans and the teams are all a part of the same game .
do u not know there is been a official state Landmark plaque at tha Astrodome dat'z been there since 2018? @Depressed Ginger u might wanna look up tha Astrodome is now a registered historic landmark and has a plaque for it and everything and it can't be knocked down just for daat reason alone
No way It took too much effort and money and it only took 3 years cut it some slack newer stadiums have so much more land and are we forgetting the first NFL retractable roof !!! It also survived hurricane Harvey 🌀
Dude, the Astrodome is literally feet away, not a quarter mile. It's not even 50 yards away. You've obviously never been there. There is nothing wrong with NRG. It's an outstanding stadium.
It complements the astrodome houston went a step further in stadium engineering I would make that place my house if they threaten to trash it anybody want to be my roommates
What went wrong? Simple.. Owners want more and more.. it’s not good enough for a city for nearly nothing provides a venue for these businesses to make mega money, if owner X puts in something neat in their stadium, owner Y has GOTTA HAVE THAT TOO… personally.. they (pro sports franchises.. all sports) need to start building and owning their own buildings… then they can ALWAYS have exactly what they want.. it’s theirs.. want to reno.. do it.. Need luxury boxes.. build them.. but no.. they can’t do that.. the government and the fans need to build them whatever they want exactly when they want… These cities need to stop this corporate welfare..
@@sirchi8731 Actually, I can see signs of it starting to come to an end. 1. leagues have gotten big enough where possiblee relocation is a backwards move… just look at the A’s.. moving from a top 10 media market to the biggest without an mlb team… and it will immediately become the smallest MLB market. 2. Economy sucks… 3 Cities are starting to push back a bit. The NFL was able to move the Raiders and the Chargers and Rams… The rams cost them big… The Raiders almost felt like.. here we go again… and the Chargers.. it’s cost them some fans. their move was the least in all of it though. NFL teams like the threaten with Austin.. but in terms of size, for most it’s a major move backwards. It’s only a matter of time before the Mayors and the Governors to get together and put a stop to this stuff with the NFL and MLB.. NBA and NHL not so much because arenas have so many other uses (concerts, and such) that don’t need a pro-team… but even there.. they may just build them and if you want to play here fine.. if not.. fine too.
@@ronpeacock9939 You're wrong on all of your points. Number one relocation is not going backwards. It's forward the Oakland Athletics do not have a big enough fan base to Garner. Enough sympathy for some type of revolutionary change. Yankee fans, dodger fans and giant fans Are more concerned with their clubs than oakland period 2. Just because the economy sucks doesn't mean you are incompetent on big business 3. Cities should be able to push back, but it will still cost you because there are another city that will pay up. Nobody feels sorry for San Diego. Nobody in the chargers have moved on to Los Angeles. The only thing that San Diego does is that they don't troll like Oakland. St. Louis possibly conquered an expansion team. Because they are being good sports about it, the NFL needed. An owner written enough to move back into the Los Angeles market. So they appreciate Stan crocki and the NFL most likely will give St. Louis first days at any. Type of relocation or expansion. So St. Louis will be fine.
@@ronpeacock9939 I also blame cities when it comes to the NBA NFL in Major League Baseball. There should be no Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore cults it should be the Houston oil lose. It should be their original Cleveland Browns. It should be the original Oakland Raiders. These cities did not show up when it came to new facilities. So I blame cities for relocation more than I blame sports ownership
@@sirchi8731 It’s hard to guage right now.. Nobody wants to pay money to go see a loser.. and Fisher’s payrolls are the lowest (by a wide margin( in the sport.. fan’s won’t beat a path to your door.. and if he does that in Vegas.. he’ll be worse off because he’s trying to get new fans.. and they won’t come to a loser.. at least in Oakland, you have 50+ years of love built up.. moving you throw that away.
Nothing wrong with the stadium, even the nose bleeds are close to the action. The review of the stadium was a complete waste of time. Your only valid point has nothing to do with the stadium, that being the Astro Dome does need to go, city needs to stop being nostalgic, sorry, needs to go. Although rumor has it, this is Houston very own area 51 😂😂.
I think It's a great stadium for houston and I love playing in it on Madden football they just need to stop lying about opening the roof It's always shut
Are we not going to talk about the plethora of events that go on here, not to mention 2024 College Football Championship, 2 Super Bowls and the upcoming World Cup. stay being a depressed ginger 👍
he doesn't know what he is talking about, the stadium is fine, some people need to shut up sometimes, i have been to new stadiums, and some can't compare to NRG
Well, I have to blame the citizens of Houston for a losing the original Houston. Oilers, you guys just should've gave Adam's. The new stadium and you guys still would've had your beloved boilers. But you guys did come around for the texans. I don't think there's anything wrong with the stadium. And it's a place that most likely will be like Houston's version of the superdome. They got their stadium done by the second time around
