Where Do You Rank Reser?
by Jake Bertalotto on Jun 16, 2009 6:00 AM PDT
in Oregon State Football
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Ted Miller recently made note of a Bleacher Report article which ranked the ten Pac-10 stadiums in increasing order of "Toughest Places to Play".
As Miller notes, the Bleacher Reporter's list is somewhat laughable:
- Autzen Stadium, Oregon
- Martin Stadium, Washington State
- Arizona Stadium, Arizona
- Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State
- Memorial Stadium, California
- Husky Stadium, Washington
- Rose Bowl, UCLA
- L.A. Coliseum, USC
- Reser Stadium, Oregon State
- Stanford Stadium, Stanford
- Autzen Stadium
- L.A. Coliseum
- Memorial Stadium
- Reser Stadium
- Arizona Stadium
- Sun Devil Stadium
- Husky Stadium
- Rose Bowl
- Martin Stadium
- Stanford Stadium
Reser Stadium ain't big, but I found it pretty freaking loud standing on the field as the Beavers finished whipping California last year. Can also be fairly moist. And chilly. And Mark Banker's defense can be a problem.
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My list
LA Coliseum
Sun Devill Stadium
Autzen Stadium
Reser Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Arizona Stadium
Rose Bowl
Husky Stadium
Stanford Stadium
Martin Stadium
--JB--
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by Jake Bertalotto on Jun 16, 2009 7:12 AM PDT reply actions
Sorry Jake
But have to go with Miller here, I think his list is pretty good for the current situation of the Pac-10, with maybe the exception of LA Coliseum switching with Autzen for 1 and 2 currently. But otherwise his list is pretty good, but when it comes down to it yours is good too, but just think Sun Devil Stadium over Autzen is a bit off IMO.
The Bleacher Reporter’s list is bizarre really.
-RVM
I hear that. I think Martin and Stanford Stadiums are by far the least intimidating places to play—they should be in a deadlock of the last spot with Husky Stadium BARELY hovering above them.
The Coliseum is number 1, easy, with Autzen a pretty close number 2. I don’t think Sun Devil Stadium is OK, definitely not number 2 though. Memorial Stadium is a tough place to play, but only because it is outdated and doesn’t drain properly. Other than that, still top half but not exactly frightening.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
Husky Stadium can get pretty loud
But it’s not that intimidating when the team hasn’t one a game since 2007.
I miss CV3000
Actually winning helps.
Husky Stadium will be a much more interesting place if they follow through with upgrades AND take out the god awful track.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
yep, that's the thing
Are we thinking about what type of team you are playing there (as Jake noted above) along with the atmosphere of the stadium? Of course Reser got damn loud during the Cal game that was a huge game that the Beavs really played a great game, but if we were 9th in the conference and playing an eighth placed Cal? Probably not so loud.
So then where does stadium potential come into it? Martin stadium and going to Pullman (especially late in the season) could be hell if WSU has a really good team going that year. The crowds could be into it, and then the travel, and then the weather. But right now, it is not putting the fear of anything into visiting teams, but I actually think the potential is there. But at the same time does lack the tradition somewhere like LA Coliseum has behind it.
-RVM
And same thing about UW
As you both have now mentioned, Husky stadium could be a very loud place but the reasons to be loud have been few of late.
-RVM
Husky Stadium would be nice with a fresh coat of purple rustoleum and some new seats. The whole stadium reminds me of old, mossy, weather worn lawn furniture.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
Husky Stadium...
I believe actually holds the record for loudest sporting event at something like 151db (I think it was against Nebraska in 92’…although I could be way off base on the game). It used to be one of the most intimidating in the country until we went on our slide into oblivion.
I don’t think that age and even the feeling you get when sitting in the stadium should be taken into account. I agree though Arby that removing the track is a must, in fact, I think it’ll be the first thing to go if we have to phase out the stadium renovation.
And by the way...
the first college game I went to was the 2003 UW v. OSU game at Reser (I think it was 03’, they were right in the middle of the renovation.). It was a tough place to be a dawg fan, although all of the people in the Alum section we’re super nice…can’t say the same about my obnoxious family from Eugene.
Husky Stadium
can be one of the most difficult places there is to play, and I’m glad some remember that.
We Beavers have been fortunate to catch good weather, and beatable Husky teams, the last couple of trips up there, which can make a big difference. Last fall’s trip, despite that stupid track, was one of the more enjoyable road trips I can remember, as in good weather, Seattle and Husky stadium can be beautiful.
Best to enjoy the good times, as sooner or later, the Huskies are going to be back, and then someone will catch a November day when the sleet is blowing in sideways, and it will be a deafening, bone rattling experience.
I love Husky Stadium
It’s just not that intimidating when they’re not playing well. But like Andy said, when it’s raining sideways in mid November and the crowd is deafening, it’s a pretty tough place to play in.
I miss CV3000
My list
1. LA Coliseum, I have only been to the Coliseum once, but when I went it was super loud.
2. Autzen Stadium, Every time I go there it is just more raucous and loud then the last time.
3. Sun Devil Stadium, I haven’t been to Tempe yet, but I here it is a very tough place to play.
4. Cal Memorial Stadium, This stadium ranks right up there with Autzen as far as the noise.
5. Reser Stadium, When a big team comes into Corvallis, this place can get very loud.
6. Arizona Stadium, I haven’t been there but it looked intimidating when we played them.
7. Stanford Stadium, Not a great stadium, but if the team gets better it could be pretty good.
8. Rose Bowl, A great venue, but not very loud and intimidating.
9. Husky Stadium, It can get pretty loud, but the quality of play isn’t very good.
10. Martin Stadium, It can get loud at times but mostly it’s just quiet.
I miss CV3000
They actually REMOVED seats in their remodel...
…I don’t know if that scores points in my book. Plus, their stadium is full of Stanford fans. Sure, they look like cougs if you squint your eyes a little bit, but there’s virtually no noise. Martin sucks but at least it gets raucous. Maybe Stanford BELOW Martin?
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
You are all nuts
If Memorial Stadium were that tough to play in, why have we been kicking their butts down there the past couple of years? Autzen has got to be number 1. I hate to say that because I hate the town and the Sucks, but I’ve been to concerts their and the noise reverberating off those concrete walls could disenegrate your eardrum. And the Suck fans are nasty as a hell!!! So I got Autzen 1, The Coliseum 2, but just because USC is better than the rest of us. Normally, if the Purple Pansies were any good, Husky Staudium is #3. The weather there in Novermber is atrocious, and if their defense was anything like it use to be they are near impossible to beat there. Reser #4. Everybody has put them here and I won’t argue. The thing about Reser is that strange things happen there. Bad Calls, Interceptions, Kick-off returns, BAD CALLS, and the strange bird that is a Beaver fan, myself included. From there you go ASU #5. When they play at night and the dehydration has kicked in, the students are going ballistic. Mainly because its HOT, and they can’t find any water. The same principles would make the ‘Cats #6. The only difference is the guys in the stands at U of A, have equally engaging entertainment (the chicks) in the stands. The Rose Bowl would be #8. There is a mystique of underachievement there that permeates from the boys in Powder Blue. Then Martin. Don’t piss those Hillbilly’s off if your visiting. If you’ve been, you know what I mean. Then the Farm. As for the Beavers last year, this would’ve been number 1. The Civil War wouldn’t have mattered, we would’ve had the tie-breaker against the Condoms, and we would’ve……….I make myself sick
Reser
when are they going to re do the other side? it looks so weird with 3/4 of the stadium looking great then the other side is about to fall over like Husky stadium.
BSU stats @ oregon stadiums might change the ranking
Boise State never won @ reser, however they did tear up Autzen last year.
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