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Update planned for Los Angeles Coliseum that could bring NFL

Update planned for Los Angeles Coliseum that could bring NFL

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California announced preliminary plans Thursday for extensive renovations for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that could make it a stage for the 2024 Olympic Games and a temporary site for an NFL team next year.

The $270 million face-lift for the home field of Trojan football would bring the nearly century-old, bowl-shaped stadium into the era of premium suites and boxes, while adding more aisles and new seating for every ticketholder. Some new seats would be wider.

The sound system, Wi-Fi and video would be upgraded, along with new lighting in the stands and field, while historic features of the stadium would be retained.

'Everybody is going to get a new, great fan experience,' USC athletic director Pat Haden told reporters. 'You don't have to climb over 18 people to get a hot dog.'

Construction is not expected to begin until after the 2017 USC football season and could be completed by the start of the 2019 season.

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