University Of Phoenix Stadium

At University Of Phoenix Stadium, Signs Of Ncaa’s Hypocrisy Are Literally All Around

... year at the men’s Final Four, the NCAA’s brazen disregard for its purported values will be even harder than normal to ignore — it will literally be all around them. The men’s 2017 semifinals and championship game are being held at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Most of the time, when a stadium is named after a university, it’s because the stadium is located at that school. But that isn’t the case here. University of Phoenix is a for-profit college. It doesn’t have a traditional campus. It’s not an Arizona public school. It doesn’t have a football team or a basketball team or any team at all. The University of Phoenix is the largest for-profit college in the country best known for predatory enrollment practices and abysmal graduation and job placement rates. It’s a school that’s shown time and time again that it cares more about the bottom line than the education of its students, as illustrated by the fact that the school paid $155 million for naming rights ...

Final Preparations In Glendale For Final Four

... Final Four and National Championship. On Friday afternoon - the turf was transformed into a basketball court, and according to Andrew Campbell, the Director of Partnership and Events - it took a lot of planning, coordination, attention to detail, and wood. "These are all sugar maple," he said. "So the same trees you get your maple syrup from is the same maple we use to build the floor.". And he says it took a lot of it to complete the hardwood. "We have around roughly 450 panels on this floor," Campbell said. "Each panel weighs about 175, 180 pounds.". Campbell explained all of the wood came in on 17 pallets, each pallet making up a line of the court. The court itself weighs nearly 20 tons. From start to finish, it didn't take the crew as long as one might think. "We were done in 3-4 hours," he said. "Which is by ...

Unc Tries To Adjust To Shooting In Cavernous Stadium, But Is It Really More Difficult

... is no different. “You walk out there on the court, and it's – that's a lot of space behind the goals,” said Jackson, who earlier in the NCAA tournament became UNC’s most prolific 3-point shooter in school history. “And at first it's hard to get used to.”. The Tar Heels have some experience with this sort of thing, at least. Jackson and others who were around last season remember what it was like to play inside of NRG Stadium in Houston, the site of the Final Four last year. University of Phoenix Stadium isn't much different, at least on the inside. The common perception is that it's more difficult to shoot in these large, spacious football stadiums because of, well, perception. Depth perception, to be precise. The belief is that all the space behind the basket alters a shooter's ability to measure his shot, to find the right amount of touch. Recent history, though, suggests that it might be a myth – the notion that it's more difficult to ...

Studio Sets On Great Lawn Offer Stunning Backdrops

... the Arizona Sports and Entertainment commission has pulled the field out to allow Turner Sports’ event team to throw a massive tailgate party for fans attending the games. Turner and CBS has erected two sets on the “Great Lawn” outside of University of Phoenix Stadium. CBS Sports and Turner Sports have taken advantage of the space by taking supplementary studio sets that have traditionally been positioned inside the stadium and bringing them outside among the spectators. Through the help of Filmwerks, a pair of sets – one measuring 32-ft.-by-24-ft. and another sitting at 30-ft.-by-30-ft. – have been erected to support programming for shoulder programming on CBS and CBS Sports Network. Using a cantilever, which is a structural element (typically a long beam or girder) typically seen in bridge construction, Filmwerks is able to build a set with completely clear sight lines on all four ends. The method is providing production crews with gorgeous backdrops of University of Phoenix Stadium for their shoots. Filmwerks’ Stephen Satrazemis helped lead the team that designed and built the two sets on the “Great Lawn.”. “One of ...

Glendale Fire Department No Longer Providing Medical Services At University Of Phoenix Stadium

... between the parties or the satisfaction of the services provided,” Breding said in an email statement. SMG will hire an outside vendor to provide medical services under an agreement that will begin mid-April, said Andy Gorchov, SMG’s general manager for the stadium. Gorchov declined to name the new vendor. “From the guest perspective…the safety and security of the event has always been, and will always be, our top priority,” Gorchov said. “That's not going to change.”. Gorchov said a number of factors went into the decision, which is not a cost-saving move.  He added that the move was not because of any concern with the fire department’s service. The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority owns the stadium. Glendale firefighters would still respond to a fire or similar emergency at the stadium. Copyright ...

Final Four Preparations In Full Swing At Stadium

... in connection with the two permanent scoreboards at the stadium to increase the fan experience. “With this addition, we will have one of the greatest fan experiences when it comes to scoreboards,” Norton said. “If they want information, they will be able to get it during this event.”. Crews began installing wires from the top of University of Phoenix Stadium, ready to suspend the eight-sided scoreboard that will be positioned directly over the basketball court. The court is scheduled to arrive March 24, one week before the Final Four teams begin preparing for the championship weekend. In its 10-year history, University of Phoenix Stadium has hosted Super Bowls, Arizona Cardinals football, international soccer games, and concerts, but this will the first Final Four. “We have been working toward this for a long time and are excited about the chance to host these games,” Norton said. “We hosted the West Regionals in 2009, but this is the ultimate and we are ready to show that we can be successful.”. Instead of the normal 63,400 for Cardinals games, the stadium’s Final Four capacity will be about 75,000. “We’ve taken out approximately 5,500 ...

What To Know About Fan Fest, Concerts, Parking And Games

... Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks and North Carolina Tarheels practice on the court at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Admission and parking are free. View details. 10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m | Hardwood Heroes Game. 11 a.m. | South Carolina practice. 12 p.m. | Gonzaga Bulldogs practice. 1 p.m. | Oregon Ducks practice. 2 p.m. | North Carolina practice. From noon to 1 p.m. the All-Star team will sign autographs. The All-Star game starts at 3:30 p.m. Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale AZ 85305. Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Gonzaga vs South Carolina (3:09 p.m.). North Carolina vs Oregon (5:30 p.m.). National Championship (MONDAY). TBD vs TBD (6 p.m.). With a big event such as the Final Four in town, you can expect security to be beefed up at all the big events such as Fan Fest, March Madness Music Festival and University of Phoenix Stadium. The FBI's Phoenix Office told media this week that ...

Seven Insane Games In The 10 Short Years Of University Of Phoenix Stadium

... the fact that this is a football stadium. Hopefully this weekend it will add a little college basketball to its canon. Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 1, 2007: Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 (OT). With the teams combining for 22 points in the last 86 seconds of regulation, and with Boise State executing a 50-yard hook-and-lateral to tie the game, a fourth-down halfback pass in overtime and a Statue of Liberty two-point conversion in overtime, this carnival of a game, five months into University of Phoenix Stadium history, rocketed onto the overall lists of college football history. ( Read more ). Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 4, 2008: New York Giants 17, New England 14. Yes, this is one of the NFL’s best, most historic games, with the Patriots entering at 18-0 and then losing for the first time in all that late summer, fall and early winter. Yet it’s most remembered for the bizarre, against-the-helmet, ...

Highlights From The 2017 Final Four

... Bell (1) during the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports. North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) and forward Justin Jackson (44) box out Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports. A general view during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four between the Oregon Ducks and North Carolina Tar Heels at University of Phoenix Stadium. Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports. Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports. Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) is defended by North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) and guard Joel Berry II (2) in the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at ...

12 Restaurants To Try Around University Of Phoenix Stadium

... advance. Tour info. Address: 5345 W.  Glendale Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301. LA PURISIMA BAKERY. La Purisima is a Mexican bakery that specializes in Conchas, Pan Dulce, muffins, cookies, among other baked goods. Again, no one said dessert before dinner is wrong! Or if you're looking for a mid-day snack, this could be the place to visit. Address: 4533 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301. Little Saigon is an intimate, family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in Glendale. It was recommended by more than one of our Valley food bloggers. Address: 7016 N. 57 th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301. If you have any connection to Chicago, you likely know about Giordano's. The Chicago pizzeria expanded into Arizona last year opening a location within Peoria's arts and entertainment district, a short drive from the baseball stadium. Giordano's specializes in Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Address: 16222 N. 83 rd Avenue, Peoria AZ 85382. WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. Westgate is the closest ...