Comment on A first look at new Ryan Field where soft opening is expected by Sept. 11 by Terry Overbey

The new Ryan Field will reach “substantial completion” and be ready for a soft opening by Sept. 11, Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, said on a media tour with local outlets Friday. A key part of Ryan Field will be the outside areas. Credit: Richard CahanThe website for Ryan Field claims the stadium will have “the best sightlines in college sports.” “Everyone is covered by the canopy,” said Pat Ryan Jr. “The canopy basically protects from the weather. “We did it in a way that will be attractive,” said Pat Ryan Jr. Credit: Richard CahanConstruction workers take a break during work on Friday at the new Ryan Field.