Associate AD was on Moscona this afternoon talking about a new arena... summary??

It won’t be ready in time

I thought you were gonna give us a summary not be asking for one

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I heard Moscona's reaction and he sounded like he was in the throes of orgasmic ecstasy.

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He was probably just thinking about how he’s friends with the Ryans, Theriot and Clark.

moscona’s interview
It's worse than what I expected.
LSU only will pick the low bid.
LSU isn't even picking the site. I guess maybe they shouldn't, they won't be paying for it and won't own it.

1. Teams won't even be able to practice in it.
2. LSU won't even own it - a developer will.
3. insanity sets in by eliminating the track facility
4. developer will select a site no where near the pmac
5. LSU will only be allowed to have games in the new arena.(approximately will have exclusive use 60-70 days per year)
6. Moscona couldn't ask the tough question. Are you getting input from any of the coaches?

7. I got a bridge I want to sell to these motherfrickers.

ETA: ITS A CONCERT HALL WITH REMOVABLE BASKETBALL GOALS...LMAO

A new state of the art arena at no cost to LSU or the tax payer that both vastly upgrades the game day experience and potentially attracts legitimate entertainment options to town?

Sounds like the best idea Baton Rouge has had in a long time.

There should be 1 site - the track area

Do you honestly think

(a) LSU could afford a new arena without a private developer?

(b) a private developer would even consider building a basketball-only arena?

(c) this chance will ever come our way in the next 50 years?

Build the damn thing.

This sounds like Tulane when used the Superdome, not even on campus? Am I missing something or misreading reading? If not...Yuck

Just listened to the interview w/ Keli Zinn (COO):

1. Zinn confirms that it’s very realistic that you’ll see a new PMAC in the near future.

2. Next step in the process occurs on March 13th when the metro-city council votes on the city ordinance that would essentially guarantee that all large events would take place at this new LSU arena.

3. If the ordinance passes, they’re ready to release the RFP immediately. Everything is basically ready to go. The developer would then build, own, and manage this new arena.

4. Numerous ‘highest and best use’ studies have been conducted by LSU, BRAF, etc. on the PMAC and River Center. A big reason for the ordinance is that they recognize that the River Center may be better served to host conferences and conventions, with a HQ hotel attached.

5. New arena will be in the area of $350MM - $400MM. They hope to have it complete in the next 5 years.

6. The developers would pay for the arena where they’d collect all non-LSU event revenue for approx 30 years. LSU would retain all revenue for LSU ticketed events including parking, concessions, sponsorships, etc.

7. They’re in the process of determining an exact location for the new arena. The PMAC will be kept and will be used for practice, operational support, etc.

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I want something that meets or exceeds the criteria of what our coaches would like to have with a new facility.

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I mean we all do, but let’s be realistic. They are way down the line of people giving input on this deal.

I know you wanted it where the track field is, but that is a non-starter with this being a multi-use venue. It’s needs legitimate near by parking. Keeping it on LSU property is a win IMO.