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Is there anything that can be done to improve the PMAC?
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:35 am
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:35 am
Took the boy to the game on Saturday. Overall a nice time, but I was frustrated to see that the concourses and restroom facilities are still nothing short of lame.
I went to hundreds of basketball games during my time at LSU (including law school). I graduated in that building twice. I really do love it and see it as an iconic structure. But it's sorely lacking in modern amenities.
Is it conceivable that some sore of "wings" could be branched off the concourse on the east and west sides where they could put large restrooms and concessions? Surely there are people smarter than me who can figure this out.
I went to hundreds of basketball games during my time at LSU (including law school). I graduated in that building twice. I really do love it and see it as an iconic structure. But it's sorely lacking in modern amenities.
Is it conceivable that some sore of "wings" could be branched off the concourse on the east and west sides where they could put large restrooms and concessions? Surely there are people smarter than me who can figure this out.
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Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:37 am to Slippy
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but I was frustrated to see that the concourses and restroom facilities are still nothing short of lame.
They changed the layout of the concession lines and essentially formed one long line leading to two cashiers. I stood in line for 15 minutes until I gave up because I was missing so much of the game.
Whoever came up with that idea is an idiot.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:48 am to Slippy
LSU's fan experience is awful, especially considering Joe calls us "the best fans in the world"
As of last season in TS, they still had 1990's CRT TV's in the concourses, awful outdated bathrooms, terrible overpriced concessions...the pmac is awful, cramped uncomfortable seats, concourses are tiny, terrible bathrooms and concession lines.
I've yet to see how the "best fans in the world" are treated as such. I guess Joe counts raising ticket prices as treating us well.
As of last season in TS, they still had 1990's CRT TV's in the concourses, awful outdated bathrooms, terrible overpriced concessions...the pmac is awful, cramped uncomfortable seats, concourses are tiny, terrible bathrooms and concession lines.
I've yet to see how the "best fans in the world" are treated as such. I guess Joe counts raising ticket prices as treating us well.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:56 am to More beer please
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Is there anything that can be done to improve the PMAC
I know little/nothing about construction, and used to think we were pretty much limited with what we had in terms of the PMAC. Then I followed the renovations that were done at UCLA on Pauley Pavillion.
They were facing a lot of the same issues that people complain about with the PMAC (narrow/outdated concourses, no luxury seating, lack of video boards, etc.). It cost them 130 mill and they had to play one season off of campus, but they completed transformed that place. It's beautiful.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:56 am to Slippy
You really wanted to let people know you went to law school, didn't you?
That tidbit served absolutely no purpose in your post.
That tidbit served absolutely no purpose in your post.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:57 am to The Pirate King
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they still had 1990's CRT TV's in the concourses,
And when the stadium is full they are fuzzy and unwatchable.
They work fine with NOBODY in the stands
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:59 am to The Pirate King
The lines at concessions stands would be a lot better if they had people who can work simple math. I was at the game Saturday and ordered a bottled water, nachos and a hot dog. It was $11 and she had to use her phone calculator. I gave her a $20 bill and she had to use it again to see she needed to give me $9 back.
This is why the lines get so long.
This is why the lines get so long.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 9:59 am to Slippy
Location of men's bathrooms is bs
Oh cool. You went to law school.
Oh cool. You went to law school.
This post was edited on 2/8/16 at 10:01 am
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:02 am to Slippy
Move the media section as far as possible from the court.
Sell beer.
PMAC would be perfect with those two extremely unlikely changes.
Sell beer.
PMAC would be perfect with those two extremely unlikely changes.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:09 am to King of New Orleans
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You really wanted to let people know you went to law school, didn't you?
Actually no, jackass. It was more intended to communicate that I spent a lot of years (7) going to games in that building as a student.
I carry zero pride associated with what I do for a living. It is a means to an end. There are about 10 times too many lawyers, and all of the schools should be closed.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:17 am to Slippy
I think "hundreds of games" sufficed
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:22 am to jimbeam
Quit being a pussy on an internet message board.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:23 am to MoneyShot
Oh yeah, the scoreboards.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:31 am to Slippy
I think they sould lower the playing floor about 6 feet. this would allow for bleacher that the student could stand on (ala Cameron indoor stadium)
also this would allow them to make some club level seating in the 200 section.
as far as the concourses, I guess they could widen them outward toward the ramps? I don't know if that's structurally possible or not.
But what the other poster said, if you had people working that could add and subtract, that would help with the lines. I got a $3.00 popcorn and a $4.00 drink and handed the girl a $20. she had to use the calculator on her phone to give me $13.00 back
also this would allow them to make some club level seating in the 200 section.
as far as the concourses, I guess they could widen them outward toward the ramps? I don't know if that's structurally possible or not.
But what the other poster said, if you had people working that could add and subtract, that would help with the lines. I got a $3.00 popcorn and a $4.00 drink and handed the girl a $20. she had to use the calculator on her phone to give me $13.00 back
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:39 am to chipdouglas96
Not enough men's restrooms. They put port-a-podies outside one of the PMAC doors with fences around them but hardly anybody knows about them.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:41 am to King of New Orleans
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That tidbit served absolutely no purpose in your post.
Dont be a jealous bitch.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:52 am to chipdouglas96
Although I agree the PMAC is dated, they spent tens of millions on the PMAC a few years ago. To really fix things, it would cost over a hundred million. Where the heck do you think LSU will get that kind of scratch in the near term?
The recent changes were paid for using one of the Football stadium expansions. I just don't see the sustained financial support needed for that kind of investment coming anytime soon. The facility is used by Men's basketball, Women's Basketball, volleyball, and Gymnastics. I don't see any of those sports generating anything near $100 million.
The recent changes were paid for using one of the Football stadium expansions. I just don't see the sustained financial support needed for that kind of investment coming anytime soon. The facility is used by Men's basketball, Women's Basketball, volleyball, and Gymnastics. I don't see any of those sports generating anything near $100 million.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 10:55 am to Slippy
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Is it conceivable that some Soreof "wings" could be branched off the concourse on the east and west sides where they could put large restrooms and concessions
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I went to hundreds of basketball games during my time at LSU (including law school). I graduated in that building
Lol sure you did
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Surely there are people smarter than me who can figure this out.
Sure seems that way
Posted on 2/8/16 at 11:12 am to supersaints9
Rip up that goat farm and build a new arena.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 11:13 am to Slippy
Attend it, and they will renovate.
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