U. of Minnesota Plans to Build $70M Football Facility

March 28, 2014 / Football
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In 2009 Minnesota began playing its football outside at TCF Bank Stadium, and now, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Gophers are looking to keep their practices back indoors.

The Star-Tribune is reporting that the school will break ground on a new football facility in December, and it will include an indoor practice facility, coaching offices and “other amenities for the program.” The project is set to cost the school $70 million.

At least, it would if it happens. While the Star Tribune is reporting that it will, a Gopher spokesman reportedly told the Associated Press that the original report is “totally incorrect.”

Minnesota currently practices in the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex, but the 55-foot ceilings aren’t high enough to allow the team to simulate kicks and punts under game conditions. That building was recently renovated for $1 million.

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