Miami Dolphins execs say it’s categorically untrue that their renovated stadium may not be ready in time for opening day in September:
“The reports that the stadium won’t be ready for football until November are incorrect. Getting a project of this scale done in this timeframe is unprecedented and the contractor is working diligently on a 24/7 basis to complete the canopy structure. While we will still be doing some “non-football critical” elements and final touches into the season similar to Phase 1 last year, at this point in the process we still expect to be ready to play football September 1.”
Note that this isn’t a “we’ll be 100% done” statement, more a “you’ll be able to watch football and we’ll be able to play it” statement, which leaves lots of possibility for a Wrigley Field 2015 scenario where the stadium is a partial construction site for a couple of months, though hopefully at least the Dolphins owners will make sure the first thing they finish is the restrooms. But at least nobody’s worried about having to actually move games to other venues—
Statement from @CanesAllAccess concerning the New Miami Stadium renovation: pic.twitter.com/P1DKTnSQAD
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) July 6, 2016
You know, maybe it’s best not to assume anything. Good luck, Miami!