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re: How long would it take to build a new basketball arena?
Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:55 pm to MicahTiger
Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:55 pm to MicahTiger
I would consider knocking down Cow Palace and rebuild a bsketball only arena for men and women there. Could leave PMAC for gymnastics and still play games there while other arena is built.
I realize basketball would be removed from their practice facility, but they could build a new one next to new arena. There is enough parking between where Cow Palace is located and CEBA/motorhome lots nearby.
Probably won't do it, but this would be my preference.
I realize basketball would be removed from their practice facility, but they could build a new one next to new arena. There is enough parking between where Cow Palace is located and CEBA/motorhome lots nearby.
Probably won't do it, but this would be my preference.
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 12:56 pm
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Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:57 pm to SoloTiger
frick that. Knock down the PMAC before knocking down the Cow Palace. Such a cool architectural gem
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:01 pm to lsu2006
I would prefer a PMAC demolition to a remodel, bu the thought of playing off campus for 1-2 years is not appealing at all to me.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:03 pm to SoloTiger
Meh the River center would be fine in a pinch. Would be well worth it. Having to play downtown for a year or two isnt a reason to knock down the cow palace IMHO
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:17 pm to lsu2006
Luckily for you I think LSU agrees with you. 
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:33 pm to Eat Your Crow
quote:. Just curious- what is the seating capacity for basketball at the River Center (F.K.A. The Centroplex)?
I think this would be kinda cool for a year or two honestly. It's an intimate little venue for basketball.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:47 pm to otowntiger
quote:
Just curious- what is the seating capacity for basketball at the River Center (F.K.A. The Centroplex)?
Around 8500
Posted on 1/9/22 at 2:00 pm to RB5
Does anyone have any idea what they would do with Mike's habitat? That would seem to be the bigger headache than the track and you definitely couldn't leave him there during major renovations.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 2:05 pm to RB5
They’ll just use it as an excuse to jack prices up on tickets and parking and shitty concessions at the games for all sports and take 5 years to complete the building.
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 1/9/22 at 2:26 pm to Luckydog
The state of money issues doesn’t mean state money issues.??
Posted on 1/9/22 at 9:34 pm to RB5
Same location would take 3 years minimum for a full teardown, dig out, and rebuild. But the bones are in great shape so an impressive renovation can be done in 1.5 tops. That's what we need and will likely get. Hope I get to work on it.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 9:38 pm to RB5
I doubt we get a new arena but I could see a lot of money towards a complete renovation
Posted on 1/9/22 at 9:53 pm to RB5
Since someone mentioned Baylor’s new proposed arena, this is what they announced a few weeks ago.
Not sure exactly how far away from campus it is.
“The new $185 million home for Baylor's championship men's and women's basketball teams will be located along the Brazos River on the west side of Interstate-35 adjacent to the University's Clifton Robinson Tower, which will remain. “
“Construction on the Foster Pavilion is expected to begin in June 2022 with an early opening of the pavilion targeted for January 2024. The Development Center's opening is anticipated in April 2024.”
LINK
Not sure exactly how far away from campus it is.
“The new $185 million home for Baylor's championship men's and women's basketball teams will be located along the Brazos River on the west side of Interstate-35 adjacent to the University's Clifton Robinson Tower, which will remain. “
“Construction on the Foster Pavilion is expected to begin in June 2022 with an early opening of the pavilion targeted for January 2024. The Development Center's opening is anticipated in April 2024.”
LINK
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:11 pm to lsu2006
quote:
frick that. Knock down the PMAC before knocking down the Cow Palace. Such a cool architectural gem
Agreed, but structurally it's deficient. That's why the only renovation plans released have been to build a new building within the existing structure.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:13 pm to Slippy
quote:
A track stadium could be build relatively cheaply.
Nothing can be built cheaply anymore and the track surface alone is a few million dollars. LSU track definitely needs a new indoor track.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:21 pm to KC Tiger
quote:
Build new Basketball Arena on top of the current Track Facility. Continue playing in the PMAC until new arena is completed then tear down the existing PMAC.
So you think there is enough room to construct an entire areana on the track without effecting the current structure of the PMAC?
Not even remotely possible
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:52 pm to Eat Your Crow
quote:
I think this would be kinda cool for a year or two honestly. It's an intimate little venue for basketball.
This would be the absolute dumbest and stupidest thing. What a great home atmosphere, going from 14,000 fans to 5,000. Brilliant.
ITS ABSOLUTELY frickING TIME TO STOP THIS OBSESSION WITH A THE PMAC OR BUILDING A NEW ARENA. IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN. THE PMAC IS GREAT AS WAS WINESSED THIS PAST THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:54 pm to Eat Your Crow
I’m glad I finally see a ton of people saying to play at the Centroplex while they build a new arena. I’ve been riding solo saying that forever on here. Everyone is finally coming around.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:54 pm to tigersbb
quote:
THE PMAC IS GREAT AS WAS WINESSED THIS PAST THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.
So our head coach didn’t say the roof was leaking and we didn’t have hot water?
Bro, it’s time. The fact that we have ZERO premium seating for this basketball program is absurd.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 10:55 pm to tigersbb
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This would be the absolute dumbest and stupidest thing. What a great home atmosphere, going from 14,000 fans to 5,000. Brilliant.
The Centroplex seats 9,000. Kind of like Auburn…
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