This has been discussed as a possibility for Syracuse for a while now, and it appears to still be on the table for the Orange. Drawings for a retractable roof renovation of the Carrier Dome are expected to be made available by the end of the current semester.
As reported by Syracuse.com, there continue to be three main plans to evaluate as far as renovating the Carrier Dome roof goes. In addition to the possibly lofty goal of installing a retractable roof that could add to the football game day experience in a big way, an off-site sports arena and a full replacement of the current roof are also options.
At this time it is unknown how much it might cost to replace the Carrier Dome roof with a retractable system, although it may actually present the most attractive option for football. Being the home to both football and basketball at Syracuse leaves room for limited options to upgrade and renovate to keep up with major programs in both sports today.
Football in a dome in September or early October just feels wrong on so many levels for a school located in New York. Build a retractable roof, let the fresh air in on those September and October Saturdays and give fans and players a breath of fresh air, literally. It might just be worth it to improve the football experience at Syracuse.
