University of Michigan sports information director Bruce Madej says the 78-year-old Michigan Stadium is in need of being brought up to date. The school has not yet decided exactly how that should be done and is soliciting ideas from architectural firms for renovation proposals.
Changes to the facility could include a new press box, enclosed seating and additional restrooms, he adds.
"The stadium is physically and functionally obsolete," Madej says. "But what's going to happen? I don't know. We don't have a timeline. We have so many options it's not funny."
Michigan Stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000. It's one of the largest football stadiums in the country with a current seating capacity of 107,501.
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