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Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,137 c...
Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,137 cars, 171 buses, 90 RVs, 85 limousines and 1 helipad. On April 30, 1987, Tim Robbie announced Dolphin Stadium would be renamed Joe Robbie Stadium. It remained so until Aug. 26, 1996 when a 10-year, $20 million lease led to it becoming Pro Player Stadium. It was renamed Dolphin Stadium on Jan. 10, 2005. In April of 2005, a new logo and the world's largest hi-definition video boards were unveiled. In 1990, H. Wayne Huizenga purchased 50 percent of Robbie Stadium Corporation and 15 percent limited partnership in the Dolphins to provide badly needed capital. Huizenga acquired the existing percentages to become owner of the stadium and the Dolphins in 1994. Huizenga spent $100,000 million on renovations to accommodate baseball. He paid $1 million to install PAT and an upgraded drainage system. The stadium is undergoing the addition of 360,000 square feet at a cost of $250 million to improve the fan experience. Dolphin Stadium is one of three venues, joining McAfee Coliseum in Oakland and the Metrodome in Minneapolis, serving as home to NFL and Major League Baseball franchises. In the fall of 2008, the Miami Hurricanes will join the Dolphins and the Florida Marlins as the third team to make Dolphin Stadium its home. Four Super Bowls, XXIII in 1989 (San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16), XXIX in 1995 (San Francisco 49, San Diego 26), XXXIII in 1999 (Denver 34, Atlanta 19) and XLI in 2007 (Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17) have been played in what many consider the finest football facility in America. Two World Series, in 1997 (Marlins 4, Indians 3) and 2003 (Marlins 4, New York Yankees 2), have been played there. The Blockbuster Bowl, featuring Florida State and Bobby Bowden against Penn State and Joe Paterno, was the first college game played there on Dec. 29, 1990. The Seminoles won 24-17. It became the Carquest Bowl in 1994 and MicronPC Bowl in 1998 before moving to Orlando following 2000. The FedEx Orange Bowl moved to Dolphin Stadium in 1996 and has hosted national championship games in 1997 (Nebraska 42, Tennessee 17), 2000 (Oklahoma 13, Florida State 2) and 2004 (Southern California 55, Oklahoma 19). In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Florida High School Activities Association held state championships in four divisions at the stadium. It was Florida Atlantic's home field in 2001 and 2002. On March 4, 1988, the U.S. National Soccer team beat Millonarios (Columbia) 2-1 in the first world-class soccer match. The stadium opened on Aug. 16, 1987 when Chicago beat the Dolphins 10-3 in an exhibition game. In the first regular-season game, the Dolphins beat Kansas City 42-0. They beat the Chiefs 17-16 in the first playoff game on Jan. 5, 1991. Prior to the Marlins, the stadium hosted 13 spring training games and drew 370,000 fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Baltimore 10-8 in the first baseball game on March 11, 1988. Three years later, the Orioles and New York Yankees drew 67,544, the largest crowd to watch a game in a non-Major League city, and two-game total of 125,013. The Marlins won the first regular-season game on April 5, 1993, beating the Dodgers 6-3. The team's lease is scheduled to expire after the 2010 season. In 1997, the largest World Series crowd since 1954, 67,498, watched the Marlins beat Cleveland in Game 6. In 2003, 65,731 fans watched the Yankees beat the Marlins 3-1 in Game 3. Through 2006, the Dolphins' regular-season record at home was 102-57 (.642) and their playoff record was 5-3. Rod Stewart, Hall and Oates and Chicago staged the first concert on July 3, 1988. Elton John/Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Guns & Roses, The Who, New Kids on the Block, the Three Tenors World Tour, U2 and 'N Sync are among the artists who have performed there. The stadium has also hosts numerous trade shows and sales events.
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Happiness shows how far UM has fallen
It was sad watching the Miami Hurricanes trudge through an awful game with Central Florida at soggy Dolphin Stadium.
Even sadder was hearing them express satisfaction with getting a victory however they can get it, and knowing they mean it even if it's...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, Hurricanes, Football, Natural Disasters, Disasters
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Defense is only bright spot in Knights' 20-14 loss to Hurricanes
Sentinel Staff WriterUCF Coach George O'Leary made a big pledge to his frustrated and disappointed team. "As I told the players, I promise I'll get this right for them on offense," O'Leary said. UCF's 20-14 loss to Miami at Dolphin Stadium Saturday before an announced crowd...Tags: Injuries, Students, Football, Teaching and Learning, George O'Leary
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Big 12, SEC on collision course for title game
The Big 12 vs. the SEC. Which is the best conference in the land? Does it even matter? Halfway through this college football season, these two conferences are separating themselves from other conferences in a way that appears will give its champions a...Tags: Football, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Florida Gators
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UM escapes pesky UCF
South Florida Sun-SentinelThere is plenty of time later this week to talk about the negatives. For now, the Miami Hurricanes will simply just enjoy the moment. No need to discuss their offensive woes. No reason to look at their struggling quarterback play. No point in focusing on...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, Hurricanes, Football, Natural Disasters, Disasters
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UM's losing streak a reality check
South Florida Sun-SentinelAldarius Johnson could hear the increase in chatter from the fans. With one performance, a losing one at that, the Miami Hurricanes had gone from a rebuilding project to a fully furnished mansion. A good showing in a 26-3 defeat at Florida Sept. 6 made...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, Tim Tebow, Natural Disasters, Randy Phillips, Disasters
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UCF QB Michael Greco pushes for start against childhood favorite Miami
Sentinel Staff WriterUCF quarterback Michael Greco grew up dreaming about playing for The U. Greco, a Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons standout, never had any serious recruiting talks with Miami coaches, and his football career veered away from the Hurricanes. Now Greco has...Tags: Injuries, Colleges and Universities, Football, A.J. Guyton, Hartford Wolf Pack
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UCF at Miami
Sentinel Staff Writer*Kickoff: 3:45 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium in Miami *Broadcasts: TV -- ESPNU; Radio -- 740 AM (WQTM); Online -- www.ucfathletics.com *Weather: 40 percent chance of rain, about 84 Quick slant UCF has to play error-free football and force turnovers to...Tags: Hurricanes, Tropical Weather, Football, Natural Disasters, Disasters
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Red River Shootout more than a border war this year
Texas vs. Oklahoma is back in the spotlight as college football's hot rivalry. All the national media that didn't attend Miami- Florida State last weekend will be piling into the Cotton Bowl to watch the No. 1 Sooners (5-0) meet the No. 5 Longhorns (5-0)...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Football, Florida State University
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UCF QB Michael Greco gets chance to show 'Canes what they're missing.
Orlando SentinelCentral Florida quarterback Michael Greco grew up dreaming about playing for The U. Greco, who played at Cardinal Gibbons, was not heavily recruited by Miami coaches, and his football career veered away from the Hurricanes. Now he has a chance to play...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Injuries, Football, Hartford Wolf Pack, George O'Leary
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Hurricanes running back Javarris James likely won't play
South Florida Sun-SentinelMiami Hurricanes running back Javarris James is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game. Coach Randy Shannon said Thursday it is unlikely James plays Saturday against Central Florida at Dolphin Stadium. James suffered a high ankle sprain Sept. 6...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, Students, Hurricanes, Football, Natural Disasters
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UCF's Ian Bustillo breaks out of rut, starts
Sentinel Staff WriterAfter several years of standing on the sideline, UCF OL Ian Bustillo has finally found redemption. Bustillo, a redshirt junior from Miami, got his first career start at center against SMU when the UCF coaches opted to shake up the rotation on the...Tags: Football, Tickets, Gaming and Lotteries, National Collegiate Athletic Association, George O'Leary
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