After beginning a nearly $500 million expansion of Kyle Field in late 2013, Texas A&M encountered a surprisingly bothersome opponent during the 2014 season -- and we're not talking about ULM.
The Houston Chronicle reported Monday that Texas A&M is nearly finished providing additional steel reinforcement to Kyle Field's new south end zone stands after they shifted unsettlingly during the Aggies' loss to LSU. Officials said fans weren't in any danger and that the movement came within established safety parameters, but that the school received enough complaints that it felt reinforcement was necessary.
The culprit? According to project manager Craig Kaufman of architectural firm Populous, none other than infamous/beloved stadium techno standard Sandstorm.
"It's very technical, but the particular frequency [of Sandstorm] was the issue," Kaufman said.
Consider yourselves warned, South Carolina. But the fans in those south end zone seats can breathe easy; though A&M says some minor shifting may continue, even the world's most popular Finnish techno tune won't be able to budge the newly reinforced stands.
As for the rest of the Kyle Field expansion, it's due for completion by the Aggies' Sept. 12 home opener against Ball State.
