Byrd Stadium - Sporting at Its Finest |
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By: James V Cook Posted: 2010-02-17 10:46:54 |
| Feel the tension in the air, the electric buzz of the crowd and the talent of spectacular athletes when visiting Bryd Stadium in Washington DC. This outdoor athletic stadium is situated on the campus of the University of Maryland and serves as the home of both the Maryland Terrapins lacrosse and football teams.The stadium was named after Dr. H.C. Bryd who was a multi-sport athlete during his undergraduate years and ended up becoming head football coach at the University. He eventually ascended to becoming the President of the University and it was Bryd's vision that bestowed the University with its state of the art sports facilities.Byrd Stadium is routinely used to host National Championship Football games as well as both men and women's lacrosse teams. It has also been used for various track and field events establishing its place a multi-purpose sporting venue.Since its initial construction the stadium has undergone numerous makeovers that have made it more attractive and more functional. The stadium capacity was also extended to its current capacity during a 1995 renovation.The stadium's current maximum capacity is 48,055 seats and during the height of a game the atmosphere is truly lively. When watching a game firsthand at Bryd Stadium the crowd raise their voice in to a powerful crescendo which visitors cannot help but be engulfed in.Notable trivia about this stadium include the fact that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip witnessed their first American football game here during the 1950's and that on a clear day the tops of the 5 tallest structures in Washington DC can be seen from inside the stadium.When travelling to Washington DC hotels of different star ratings can be found throughout allowing travellers to choose a suitable option for them. Travellers are also recommended to make a booking in advance reducing the hassle of searching for hotels Washington on arrival.James Cook is an executive working for Hotelseye, which is a popular online reservation portal with a wide collection of Washington DC hotels and also this portal also it provides services links to Washington DC travel such as car rentals and flight reservations. For more info please visit http://www.washingtondchotelseye.com |
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