For the first time since 1997, there will be no texas 7on7 state champion crowed this summer as the texas 7on7 board of directors announced the 2020 championships, scheduled to be held in late in june in college station, are cancelled as a direct result of the covid19 pandemic. Jun 20, 2014 allen an investigation into the concrete cracking at allen isds stadium has found that the problems extend far beyond the concourse and mainly involve failures in design. And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the problems are now covered with a waterproof. Allen eagles touchdown club tdc is the official allen high school booster club for football team.
Allen eagle stadium is located at 155 rivercrest boulevard in allen on the property of allen high school. Aug 30, 2015 the allen eagles are finally back in their stateoftheart stadium. This was without a doubt the best group of dudes ive ever. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium usa today. Aug 29, 2015 that was the motto as excited football fans packed the newlyrepaired eagle stadium in allen on friday night. The most expensive high school stadium in the world opened in 2012 with no small. Aug 28, 2015 the allen eagles face off against the denton guyer wildcats on friday in what is known as the tom landry classic. That came just a few years after the allen school district opened its own massive and massively expensive high school football stadium. Allen the cracks in the concourse at allen high schools eagle stadium apparently hide a bigger problem. It is not the homecoming game for allen, but it is a homecoming of sorts. Allen returns to eagle stadium on friday, and they are. Allen an investigation into the concrete cracking at allen isd s stadium has found that the problems extend far beyond the concourse and mainly involve failures in design.
In an august 2012 letter to the district, a pbk engineer attributed the cracks to concrete shrinkage. Jun 01, 2015 allen independent school districts eagle stadium is scheduled to be ready for graduation friday. Williams is a hardcore eagles fanhe hasnt missed a game since before the team won its first state championship, in 2008but his positivity seems to reflect the general sentiment around allen. May 21, 2014 allen the cracks in the concourse at allen high schools eagle stadium apparently hide a bigger problem. Officials knew about allen eagle stadium concrete problem for. On february 27, 2014 the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete. Football returns to allens eagle stadium cbs dallas. Pogues crisis had been building through early 2014, starting with the allen independent school district announcement in february 2014 that it was closing its elaborate new eagle stadium because of. Aug 30, 2015 experience texas football in americas largest high school stadium. The allen high school stadium, the most expensive high school football stadium in the u. The allen eagles home turf will seat 18,000 spectators and will have a 3,400 square foot hd. 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. Aug 18, 2017 katy, texas, is the site of the most expensive high school stadium ever built in the united states.
Nov 23, 2019 it was the end of a tough week for the eagles. Allens eagle stadium is set to officially reopen on friday. Mar 12, 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. The water tower comes first, on your left, a giant eagle painted on its side to let you know youre in the home of the allen eagles, the nickname of the lone high school that serves this town. Citing significant structural problems, the district announced in a may 20 statement that eagle stadium.
District announces stadium will close due to multiple defects. Eagle stadium at allen high school in allen, texas. Before the 2014 season, the stadium was closed after structural flaws caused cracks as large as 34 of an inch in the concourse, press box, and retaining wall. Experience texas football in americas largest high school stadium. Experts are still developing recommendations and cost estimates for repairs to eagle stadium in allen. Katy, texas, is the site of the most expensive high school stadium ever built in the united states. The company mckinney isd hired to investigate the cracks is the same one that looked at the cracks at the nearby allen eagles stadium. But like the stadium in allen, the mckinney construction has been derailed by cracks. Eagle stadium,home to the allen high school eagles football team. Eagle stadium allen 2020 all you need to know before you. Eagle stadium is notable and controversial for its size it has a capacity of 18,000 spectators, the fifth largest high school stadium in texas, and the largest which serves as. The allen eagles have landed back in their repaired stadium. Allen eagle stadium may need partial demolition to correct. Among other problems, nelson forensics identified design deficiencies in the.
The gates outside eagle stadium in allen, texas, are expected to. Allen independent school districts eagle stadium is scheduled to be ready for graduation friday. The allen eagles kick off the football season on aug. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium. The stadium is accessible from both exchange boulevard and greenville avenue.
In the heart of texas, kyler murray fans are rooting for. The eagles are undefeated to date 470 when playing in eagle stadium and have won four state championships 2012, 20, 2014, and 2017 playing at eagle stadium. Although the concrete concourse appears to be a big patio, much of it covers offices. 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.
The game between two backtoback state champions begins at 7. Eagle stadium reopened in june 2015 in time for graduation. The matchup between the allen eagles and denton guyer was more than a football. Superintendent of schools allen eagle stadium update. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium. The eagles won backtoback state championships in 2012 and 20. 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. In a mild upset, allen prevailed 240 en route to its own state title later that year. I cant put into words what this high school experience did for me. The allen eagles are finally back in their stateoftheart stadium. Allen high school stadium shut down over structural problems. Mar 28, 2014 the new football stadium for the allen eagles.
Allen eagles touchdown club football tickets georgia southern university athletics philadelphia eagles stadium seating chart thelifeisdream seating charts allen event center tx official website. Allen wore decals with the letters me printed on its helmets to honor the life of teammate marquel ellis, jr. How pogue construction avoided a disaster in allen. The story of allen s eagle stadium has been one of excess and prosperity, disappointment and schadenfreude. 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. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks. The eagles are undefeated to date 200 when playing in eagle stadium and have won two state championships 2012, 20 in 2 seasons playing at eagle stadium. Aug 31, 2015 the allen eagles have landed back in their repaired stadium theres friday night football, and then theres friday night football in allen, texas. Nov 30, 2019 the allen independent school district said the cracks were first noticed before the stadium opened in 2012 and initially were viewed as normal before they worsened during the last year and half. The allen eagles face off against the denton guyer wildcats on friday in what is known as the tom landry classic. Football returns to allens eagle stadium cbs dallas fort. May 20, 2014 the state champion allen eagles will have an added challenge this season. The incredible 2020 allen texas football program we are. Allens eagle stadium is set to officially reopen on.
With one of the biggest and most notable fulltime high school football facilities in america, perhaps its fitting that allen will reinaugurate eagle stadium on friday with the kind of fanf. How pogue construction avoided a disaster in allen d. How pogue construction avoided a disaster in allen d magazine. That was the motto as excited football fans packed the newlyrepaired eagle stadium in allen on friday night. Allen is getting a lot of pub, so lets hope the players and coaches stay focused. Renovations at allens eagle stadium complete duration.
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