Today marks the 8 year anniversary of the implosion of texas stadium. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium. Top 5 places to watch texas high school football choose energy. However, it was built for the other kind of football most of us know it as soccer. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas.
Jun 20, 2014 stadium cracks noticed by allen isd in 2012. The texas stadium tour was probably the best tour ive taken. Concrete contracts as it dries, and cracks are inevitable, but this was. From his perspective, the moneyed stadium and program reflects the towns dedication to the game. Misd calls the cracks greater than anticipated and hired a company, nelson. Eagle stadium at allen high school in allen, texas. A study conducted by nelson forensics found a web of cracks on. Theres friday night football, and then theres friday night football in allen, texas. Allen isd stadium cracks 20 times bigger than industry. Feb 11, 2020 this high school football stadium was closed for several years due to mysterious safety issues, and has only recently reopened. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks. Renovations at allen s eagle stadium complete duration. Its not yet clear if the cracks in the stadium will have an impact whether it will be able to open on time.
And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the problems are now. And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the problems are now covered with a waterproof. Nfl football stadiums dallas cowboys stadium texas. The football stadium gets a lot of attention, and a lot of it because of the money. The front entrance of eagle stadium at allen high school in allen, texas. Investigation points to concrete, steel defects as cause of. On february 27, 2014 the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete to ensure the safety of visitors. The stadium tour starts out in one of the luxury boxes with a dallas cowboys highlight video. The most expensive high school stadium in north texas plans to reopen to high school football fans this friday after extensive repairs were made to.
A football stadium that drew national attention when it opened in 2012 has closed due to structural issues. Its in texas, of course, where football is revered. Top 5 places to watch texas high school football choose. Texas bob travels texas state parks texas post offices texas counties texas event calendar. Its a story about texas football and is written by the same person who.
Feb 27, 2014 the allen, texas, school district has planned a news conference for late afternoon feb. World stadiums stadiums in the united states texas. Stadium cracks noticed by allen isd in 2012 cbs dallas. Eagle stadium in the dallas suburb of allen will be closed until at least june for an examination of extensive cracking in the concrete of. In the second of three reports, nelson forensics has determined that the cracks in the mckinney high school football stadium, according to the dallas morning news, were. Cracks in the concourse of eagle stadium in allen, texas, have. The stadium is shared by several high schools in the area. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium usa today. Owned by fort worth independent school district and opened in 1939, farrington field is one of texass largest and oldest operating high school football stadiums in the state.
Eagle stadium is a football stadium in allen, texas. Renovations at allens eagle stadium complete duration. Allen an investigation into the concrete cracking at allen isds stadium has found that the problems extend far beyond the concourse and. When you love something as much as texans love football, you build monuments to it. It is owned and operated by the allen independent school district and is home of the allen high school. Allen high school stadium shut down over structural problems. Aug 30, 2015 theres friday night football, and then theres friday night football in allen, texas. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas football player my allamerican is out in theaters on friday. Feb 28, 2014 a football stadium that drew national attention when it opened in 2012 has closed due to structural issues. Experts are still developing recommendations and cost estimates for repairs to eagle stadium in allen, which opened in 2012 but. During a crushing recession, the citizens of allen had voted to build a. Most movie fans are at least familiar with the titles of the bestknown films set in texas, from the last picture show to boyhood, but there are many smaller movies. In the second of three reports, nelson forensics has determined that the cracks in the mckinney high school football stadium, according to.
There are few venues that can match eagle stadium in its texas high school. Here are 10 of the biggest high school football stadiums in texas. Allen isd officials said they are pleased with the repairs. Voters gave the green light for groundbreaking in 2009, when the project was. They may or may not have solved the little ghost problem here, but its certainly still amongst the haunted attractions in texas. Nov 12, 2015 my allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas football player my allamerican is out in theaters on friday. Experience texas football in americas largest high school stadium. May 12, 2016 its in texas, of course, where football is revered. Allen eagle stadium is located at 155 rivercrest boulevard in allen on the property of allen high school. The final texas vs the nation college football allstar bowl game was held at eagle stadium in february, 20. This high school football stadium was closed for several years due to mysterious safety issues, and has only recently reopened.
Voters in allen, by a margin of 63 percent, approved a public bond in 2009 to pay for it. How high school football has transformed allen, texas curbed. The stadium is accessible from both exchange boulevard and greenville avenue. They get football americanized rugby and futbol soccer teams to build stadiums and let the hs teams use them.
Aug 31, 2015 dallas jackson, a national high school sports analyst based in nashville, tenn. The allen high school stadium was shut down thursday amid concerns about structural problems including extensive cracking. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic. There are cracks in the stadiums concourse that have gotten worse. Experts are still developing recommendations and cost estimates for repairs to. Football stadiums texas football stadium hall of fame texas high school football texas football stadium guidebook. The allen eagles have landed back in their repaired stadium.
All future events were canceled until further notice. Yep, the stadium is home for fc dallas major league soccer team. Allen high schools football team has transformed this oncesmall texas town. Aug 26, 2015 the most expensive high school stadium in north texas plans to reopen to high school football fans this friday after extensive repairs were made to the facility. Renovations at allens eagle stadium complete youtube. The allen high school football teammonths shy of pursuing a third straight.
The former home of the dallas cowboys was torn down on april 11, 2010 after the opening. The biggest football stadium in texas is kyle field home of the aggie football team with a seating capacity of 102,733. Texas high school football is such a cultural phenomenon that it has inspired a book, movie and tv series, all called friday night lights. Welcome to the new allen eagles touchdown club website. The texas football stadium guide is the most comprehensive, user friendly, and technologically accessible reference to the modern shrines of texas, the texas high school football stadiums, where every week young men and womens fondest dreams unfold in front of their peers, their families and their foes. Investigation points to concrete, steel defects as cause. Top 10 texas high school football stadiums, from matt stepp duration. Dec 27, 2014 texas football a very intense mentality. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium. Jun 20, 2014 engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks.
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