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Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:16 pm to tigersbb
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One more insightful response to add to the other 25 whos just repeat the mantra like sheep but cannot justiy why major uprgades or replacement is needed
I gave you the answer in the very first reply. And it's really as simple as that.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:18 pm to tigersbb
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Why don't all of you obseesed for change for massive upgrades or a brand new arena explain what makes you so miserable for those two hours at the games.
Man you sound like an idiot.
I don't think anyone is obsessed with the idea of upgrades or building a new arena. I also don't think people's issues are with the fan experience, though there are some tweaks that could be helpful on that front. I think people just recognize that to lure and keep top notch coaching talent and players, you have to keep your facilities on the up and up and change with the times. The PMAC is starting to lag behind much of the conference. There's also the fact (or rumor?) that Wade was essentially promised big upgrades to the PMAC when he was hired, and we need to do whatever it takes to keep him happy.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:20 pm to ell_13
quote:perspective, please. The PMAC is far from a dump.
And they don't want to work and play in a dump.
ETA: And Will Wade has been killing it in recruiting - seems our facilities haven't hurt a bit.
This post was edited on 2/14/19 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:20 pm to Fishhead
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Secondly, is that such a bad thing? We don't need a shite ton of seating.
Yes, when the Tigers are successful they do need all the seting they can get.
Gymnastics is sold out or very close every meet.
So any significant reduction in seating affects revenue.
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We need a layout that allows it to be intimidating to opponents and great views for patron
We have that now. Significant reductions will reduce the crowd effect.
Ther are no poor views. No matter the configuration someone will sit low and others will sit in the upper section.
Do you even have any idea what Will Wade requested?
Finally , answer my question and give specifics of what would improve your fan experince, not parroting the same old generalized patter.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:25 pm to tigersbb
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Do you even have any idea what Will Wade requested?
Do you?
And why isn't the fact that it's know he requested some changes enough for you not to make this dumbass thread?
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:28 pm to Elleshoe
Nope, not true. I just wanted to shake him but OP has no daughters. Damn. 
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:28 pm to lsu2006
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I don't think anyone is obsessed with the idea of upgrades or building a new arena.
Ther are several threads every week demanding upgrades or a nes facility. I am asking for specifics not the same sheple commentary.
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There's also the fact (or rumor?) that Wade was essentially promised big upgrades to the PMAC when he was hired, and we need to do whatever it takes to keep him happy.
If so then what did he request. The man is two years removed from mid major coaching. Do you really think he found the PMAC to be that deplorable. Nothing wrong with some uprgrades, but anything which disrupts the attendance or lowers the capacity would be absurd.
Moving out for a year or two to the River Center while anew arena is built as some have mentioned would be a killer for recruiting basketball or gymnastics.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:29 pm to tigersbb
is this really Rupp arena?
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:30 pm to tigersbb
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Any of these " cool " changes to the configuration will result in 20 to 25% reduction in seating. WHY IN THE HELL DO WE WANT TO DO THAT?
Because aside from 2 or 3 home games per season, the PMAC doesn’t need that 20-25% of extra empty seats. Having more amendities with a modern touch would be better for the fans and players. Kind of common sense here dude.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:31 pm to Chad504boy
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is this really Rupp arena?
Yep. It's pretty crazy isn't it?
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:31 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
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Do you?
And why isn't the fact that it's know he requested some changes enough for you not to make this dumbass thread?
No , but I did not raise the question. if he did, then tell us what he requested. It may be entirely reasonable and not so disruptive as completley changing the PMAC whhich could reduce seating or building a new place which might force playing at a lesser facility for a year or two.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:32 pm to Y.A. Tittle
PMAC is ugly but this ain't nothing to get wowzers about from the exterior at least.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:34 pm to tigersbb
quote:Man, check your work before you hit submit.
Ther are no poor views. No matter the configuration someone will sit low and others will sit in the upper section.
But anyway, there are ways to construct seating where the uppers are closest in distance to the court than they are now. Would make it loud af too.
quote:Don't even care. All I know is he wants improvements and jackasses like you are bitching about it on message boards like you matter.
Do you even have any idea what Will Wade requested?
quote:I did, you're just dumb. Better views, get fans closer to the court. Pay attention.
Finally , answer my question and give specifics of what would improve your fan experince, not parroting the same old generalized patter.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:35 pm to Chad504boy
quote:yes, and Rupp is ugly, both inside and out. And it opened in 1976.
is this really Rupp arena?
Duke plays in a small arena that opened in 1940.
Kansas play in an arena that opened in 1955.
Countless other arenas around the country are old, yet are filled every night.
It's not about the arena, folks. It's about the product on the floor. Will Wade has recruited like gangbusters with our facilities in their current state.
It's ain't about the facilities.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:36 pm to Chad504boy
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PMAC is ugly
I've always sort of appreciated it's exterior for what it is. It may not be "pretty" but at least it's interesting and not some sort of throwback like contrivance.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:37 pm to tigersbb
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To create some of the reconfigurations some have advocated there would have to be large reductions in seating.
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20 to 25% reduction in seating.
So you made it up
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:38 pm to OKTGR580
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Because aside from 2 or 3 home games per season, the PMAC doesn’t need that 20-25% of extra empty seats.
If Will WAde is as successful long term the PMAC will be filled for more than three games. I was ther in the he day of Dale Brown and for 15 years the place was well filled . Kind of commmon sense, dude, winning packs them in.
Gymnastics is aways at 90% or better capacity.
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Having more amendities with a modern touch would be better for the fans and players
Again, give us those specific amentities that you think are needed for those two hours you spend purportedly wtaching and cheeting the Tigers on. I agree concessions are not always great, but that is not a building issue but a management problem.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:38 pm to atltiger6487
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yes, and Rupp is ugly, both inside and out. And it opened in 1976.
It was built with an emphasis on seating a whole lot of people and obviously nothing else. It serves it's purpose, I guess.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 12:40 pm to atltiger6487
The Rupp complex broke ground on a $241 million expansion in July of 2018. Here are some renderings.
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