Administrators in allen had hoped to have eagle stadium ready for this falls games, but said further inspections found the structural problems will. Jun 05, 2018 that came just a few years after the allen school district opened its own massive and massively expensive high school football stadium. Concrete cracks ranging from a quarterinch to threequarters of an inch wide have been found in the main concourse of the allen eagle stadium, which opened in august 2012. Please consider the new allen eagle stadium as the venue for your playoff game. Architectural rendering of the mckinney isd stadium and community event center in mckinney. Allen eagles touchdown club football tickets georgia southern university athletics philadelphia eagles stadium seating chart thelifeisdream seating charts allen event center tx official website. But like the stadium in allen, the mckinney construction has been derailed by cracks.
That came just a few years after the allen school district opened its own massive and massively expensive high school football stadium. Eagle stadium in the dallas suburb of allen will be closed until at least june for an examination of extensive cracking in the concrete of the stadiums concourse, the district said in a. Allen isds eagle stadium repairs the dallas morning news. On february 27, 2014 the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete to. Allen isd to close eagle stadium for evaluation, repairs due. The discovery of the cracks in the stillunder construction mckinney isd stadium echo problems that allen isd had in 2014. The cracks in eagle stadium, first reported in late february, are typical of concrete that is poorly cured, according to a report by nelson architectural engineers, a consulting firm brought in. It approves games slowly return teambyteam schedules. Extra support beams were added throughout allen high schools eagle stadium as contractors. Feb 27, 2014 eagle stadium, which seats 18,000 people and sports a 38footwide video board, will be closed indefinitely due to extensive cracking in allen, texas. Nov 20, 2012 texas 2012 5a high school football playoff game between mesquite horn and garland at allen eagle stadium. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks. The stadium opened on august 31, 2012 with a nondistrict matchup between allen and southlake.
Classes and members of the public that used the stadium were turned away starting. Daily class activities held in the stadium were immediately relocated when extensive cracks were found in the elevated concourse level. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Eagle stadium 301 rivercrest blvd allen, tx stadiums. Allen, allen eagle stadium, allen isd, concrete, cracks, engineering, high school, repairs, stadium, texas allen, texas cbsdfw. How to get to eagle stadium flights to allen dallas, tx dfwdallasfort worth intl. How pogue construction avoided a disaster in allen d. Allen isd stadium cracks 20 times bigger than industry. Mar 01, 2014 but allens eagle stadium will have to be evaluated and repaired, allen independent school district announced. Allen isd stadium cracks 20 times bigger than industry standard. Things to do near eagle stadium allen premium outlets southfork ranch stonebriar centre mall top golf allen the village at allen. The most expensive high school stadium in the world opened in 2012 with no small. Let us show you how you can score on the field and with the fans during this playoff season.
Eagle stadium, which seats 18,000 people and sports a 38footwide video board, will be closed indefinitely due to extensive cracking in allen, texas. And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the. The allen eagle football program has become one of the top football programs in texas over the past decade, with playoff berths in every season since 2001, and a district title every season since 2006 in 2014, allen became the fourth high school in state history to win the state championship 3 years in a row while being the first to do so in the states largest classification. Although the concrete concourse appears to be a big patio, much of it covers offices. Jun 01, 2015 allen independent school districts eagle stadium is scheduled to be ready for graduation friday.
Eagle stadium, built in allen, texas just over 30 miles north of dallas, was closed last month after a forensic investigation from nelson forensics discovered cracks in the concrete structure. Eagle stadium 300 rivercrest blvd allen, tx stadiums arenas. Two years later, the stadium was closed because portions of its concrete were cracking. As a veteran of several campaigns in the state football playoffs, i know how. Allen independent school district allen high school athletics department 301 rivercrest boulevard allen, tx 75002 9727270437 steve williams athletic director dear coach. The facility, eagle stadium at allen high school, home of the state champions, opened to fanfare in 2012 but has been closed since february because of.
Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium. Though disagreements remain, officials say theyll fix the issues that plague the stadium. Allens eagle stadium ready for graduation nbc 5 dallas. Allen eagle stadium is located at 155 rivercrest boulevard in allen on the property of allen high school. The stadium is accessible from both exchange boulevard and greenville avenue. Last year, a report released by the district revealed cracks and other structural flaws in several. Aug 29, 2015 allen, texas allen texas junior quarterback mitchell jonke had never played in front of more than 500 fans before, so this seemed a little unfair. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium usa today. Eagle stadium is a football stadium in allen, texas. Eagle stadium at allen high school in allen, texas. Allen independent school districts eagle stadium is scheduled to be ready for graduation friday. It is owned and operated by the allen independent school district and is home of the allen high school eagles. May 21, 2014 allen the cracks in the concourse at allen high schools eagle stadium apparently hide a bigger problem.
Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of north texas. Oct 04, 2019 this venue supports the allen football venue with great success. How pogue construction avoided a disaster in allen d magazine. Allen the cracks in the concourse at allen high schools eagle stadium apparently hide a bigger problem. Pogue says the company had been aware since 2012 of surface cracks in the. Allens eagle stadium is set to officially reopen on friday the most expensive high school football stadium in the world gets a triumphant return after its embarrassing closure in 2014. This venue supports the allen football venue with great success. Jun 09, 2014 though disagreements remain, officials say theyll fix the issues that plague the stadium. Eagle stadium 301 rivercrest blvd allen, tx stadiums arenas. Sep 29, 2018 allen eagles touchdown club football tickets georgia southern university athletics philadelphia eagles stadium seating chart thelifeisdream seating charts allen event center tx official website. Jun 01, 2018 the discovery of the cracks in the stillunder construction mckinney isd stadium echo problems that allen isd had in 2014. But allens eagle stadium will have to be evaluated and repaired, allen independent school district announced. Eagle stadium reopened in june 2015 in time for graduation.
Allen isd announced thursday that eagle stadium has been closed for a full evaluation and repairs after extensive cracking was discovered within the concrete of the stadiums concourse. A report by planobased nelson forensics says cracks found at eagle stadium in the dallas suburb of allen may be caused by substandard concrete work. Cracking concrete puts stadium in the spotlight for all. Allen isd officials said they are pleased with the repairs. Find 3 listings related to eagle stadium in allen on. Allen isd to close eagle stadium for evaluation, repairs. The story of allens eagle stadium has been one of excess and prosperity, disappointment and schadenfreude. The cracks in dallasfort worths most expensive high school football. Allens eagle stadium is set to officially reopen on friday. Feb 27, 2014 eagle stadium in the dallas suburb of allen will be closed until at least june for an examination of extensive cracking in the concrete of the stadium s concourse, the district said in a. Allen, texas allen texas junior quarterback mitchell jonke had never played in front of more than 500 fans before, so this seemed a little unfair.
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