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The cost of the renovations was more than $118 million.

By Jacob Kronberg

KRONBERG: THANKS FORD,

I’M STANDING HERE IN FRONT OF THE NEWLY RENOVATED CARRIER DOME. A STADIUM WITH UPGRADES THAT TOTALLED OVER $118 MILLIONS DOLLARS, AND WERE SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PERSON THIS PAST SATURDAY IN SYRACUSE’S HOME OPENER.

SOT: RICK BURTON –
“SATURDAY WOULD HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT IF THERE WERE NO COVID-19. AND I THINK THE CROWD WOULD HAVE ABSOLUTELY JUST LOVED THE NEW SCOREBOARD, THE NEW LIGHTING, THE ABILITY TO DROP THE LIGHTS, THE ABILITY TO MAKE THE BUILDING LOOK ORANGE.

KRONBERG:
THAT WAS THE INITIAL REACTION FROM FACULTY ATHLETIC REP RICK BURTON WHO WAS INSIDE THE DOME SATURDAY. TO HIM, THE MOST EYE CATCHING OF THE NEW AMENITIES IS THE SCOREBOARD HANGING OVER MID FIELD. SYRACUSE HAS SAID THAT IT IS THE SECOND-LARGEST INDOOR CENTER-HUNG SYSTEM IN THE U.S.

AS IMPRESSIVE AS THE SCOREBOARD, LIGHTS AND SOUND SYSTEMS ARE, FOR HEAD COACH DINO BABERS, IT WAS BITTERSWEET TO OPEN THE NEW DOME WITHOUT THE FANS.

SOT: DINO BABERS –
“IT’S A LITTLE DISAPPOINTING TO OPEN A PLACE LIKE THIS WITHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND THE STUDENT BODY AND THE STUDENTS, AND YOU GUYS AROUND. BUT IT’S A SPECIAL PLACE AND I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU GUYS.

KRONBERG:
SYRACUSE IS OFF THIS WEEK FOR ITS FIRST BYE OF THE SEASON. IT COMES BACK TO THE DOME ON OCTOBER 10TH TO FACE DUKE. AS OF NOW, NO FANS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE DOME NEXT GAME, WE WILL UPDATE YOU IF THAT CHANGES.

JACOB KRONBERG, N-C-C NEWS.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — This summer, the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University underwent more than $118 million in renovations, the largest change to the Dome since its creation in 1980. There were tons of changes made to the stadium, with some of the notable ones being a new roof yes it is no longer just a giant bubble, a center-hung scoreboard, and LED lights.

Due to New York State and Syracuse University’s COVID-19 protocols, no fans were given the chance to see the new amenities in person. However, the football team and media got an in person look inside the updated Carrier Dome and weren’t disappointed.

“We got a chance to see it Thursday morning. . . It was about 5:45 in the morning when we were in there and it was nothing but wow’s from me and all the players,” said head coach Dino Babers.

The most visible attraction is the scoreboard/video board that hangs overs midfield. Syracuse University states that it’s the second-largest indoor center-hung system in the United States and the third-largest indoor center-hung system in North America.

The scoreboard contains a massive video screen utilized for pregame hype videos, as well as instant replays. It also includes an updates sound system and LED lights.

“It’s a much needed update, and I think it makes a statement that Syracuse intends to be big time in college sports for the foreseeable future,” said faculty athletic representative Rick Burton.

Burton was in the Carrier Dome for the Syracuse Football team’s home opener Sunday against Georgia Tech.

“The scoreboard is kind of NFL quality. The clarity of the picture is just amazing. It’s massive. You can look both at the screen and under the screen, there are multiple settings. I think by the time fans get in there, they’re going to say, ‘Oh my goodness,” said Burton.

Although the Dome can be used for games at the moment, the renovations are not complete. They are still working on improving the internet connection and air-conditioning aspect of the venue.

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