But they swapped them for the downtown season ticket holders once they left the Orange Bowl. For either program, it should start at 60,000 with expandability to at least 68,000 (Lucas Oil size) if they want to continue to pursue Super Bowl hosting rights. Frankly 50,000 is too small even for the Hurricanes. Once they turn around their program, they'd be spiting the addition of more fans who'd really add to the home field advantage. Joe Robbie Stadium was innovative in having more luxury skyboxes than the NFL anticipated so Robbie could pocket as much revenue as he could (to the annoyance of the league). Same consideration as the seat number. Maybe some of them change their mind and decide to invest in Stephen Ross' gameday water park. This is not a slight against Alonzo Highsmith but I'm sure he'll play up any conversation to sell his point of view. Joe Robbie did that for years fighting with the Orange Bowl people. He once even threatened to move the Dolphins to New York! But they also lose money buying up tickets to prevent blackouts and pouring money into superficial facelifts (like the new facade). Sun Life has become quite the money pit hasn't it? They'll have to throw a lot more money in if they decide to make a serious effort to bring the lower level closer to the field. Such a large undertaking would also have to be done in one offseason if that's even possible. Unless it's a small on-campus stadium, Hurricane Park will be a ongoing thorn in the side of the Dolphins organization when their game experiences are stacked up side by side. Highsmith can talk to big shots around the globe - the two programs might as well meet up now and initiate a conversation over lunch.
