Florida State Announces Plans To Renovate Doak Campbell, Rip Out Seats

What are big-time college football programs to do when fans now expect an NFL stadium experience? In the case of Florida State, the school decided it's time to take Doak Campbell into the future with stadium upgrades that include sideline suites, new chairback seating, open-air boxes and a field-level club that will allow boosters to get as close to their four and five stars as possible.

"70% of our fan base comes from over an hour and a half away on a Saturday. Where are they coming from? Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta. What's in those markets? Professional stadiums," Seminole Boosters President and CEO Michael Alford told the Tallahassee Democrat.

"So they're used to different amenities that we're not offering. Now, do we have to offer at the prices that the (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) do? No. But do we have to have a variety of amenities? That's what they're asking us to provide."