USA - College Basketball Arenas - Page 6

en1044 · November 5th, 2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by weava

Allen fieldhouse opened only one year before Evansville's Roberts stadium and they look the exact same yet you never hear anybody talk about it being a great venue. Take away the banners from the rafters and all you have left is generic 1950s arena.

There is nothing wrong with it but there are a lot of new, unique arenas like Virgina, Maryland, USC, ect. that are better.

Now for arenas that are sub-par: Vanderbuilt (can't stand it), Pittsburg (courtside suits, weird), and all of the roundhouses.

as great as the comcast center is at maryland, i assure you that it isnt perfect. Cole Field House is still the greatest arena i have ever been to.

ryebreadraz · November 5th, 2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by weava

Allen fieldhouse opened only one year before Evansville's Roberts stadium and they look the exact same yet you never hear anybody talk about it being a great venue. Take away the banners from the rafters and all you have left is generic 1950s arena.

There is nothing wrong with it but there are a lot of new, unique arenas like Virgina, Maryland, USC, ect. that are better.

Now for arenas that are sub-par: Vanderbuilt (can't stand it), Pittsburg (courtside suits, weird), and all of the roundhouses.

I've been to both and they're not exactly the same. Allen is steeper and holds more people. The sightlines at Allen are superior to those at Roberts and Allen holds sound far better.

Which USC are you talking about when you mention better arenas because Southern Cal's Galen Center is certainly inferior to Allen.

Sea Toby · November 6th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Oklahoma State's Gallagher-Iba Arena was once Gallagher Hall, a small fieldhouse of around 6500 seats. In the late 90s the roof was raised, and new exterior walls were built, along with a new roof. The lower bowl was the old arena, the upper bowl is now new. And its known for its noise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2odrHYvdH7c

KingmanIII · November 6th, 2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by weava

No, I live in KC so I know a lot and meet a lot of KU fans. I'm not really a Mizzou fan either so I'm coming from a nuetral viewpoint. They are all annoying. They scream rock chalk all day long, and most don't even know what it means.

I live in KC too and I know exactly where you're coming from--some of the KU alumni from Johnson County in particular can act quite snotty. But when it comes to basketball their fans are freaking RAUCOUS. I went to the Big 12 Championship game at Sprint Center and they damn-near tore the roof off the place. Easily the coolest college basketball atmosphere I had ever experienced.

KingmanIII · November 6th, 2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arist

You have never been to Lubbock to root for a team playing the Red Raiders. We Red Raider Fans are the True ass holes of college sports.

KingmanIII · February 6th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Too bad there isn't a better video of everyone singing the Alma Mater.

westsidebomber · February 8th, 2009, 11:03 PM

More of Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)...

and of course, a video of the Rock Chalk chant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8laAlpFy57Y

westsidebomber · February 8th, 2009, 11:09 PM

And the Cintas Center, home of the Xavier Musketeers. Capacity of 10,250

likasz · February 8th, 2009, 11:12 PM

It is not fair!You have more 10,000+ arenas than rest of the world together!

AnthonyS11 · February 9th, 2009, 08:34 PM

The kansas arena is beautiful. How difficult is it to get tickets?

westsidebomber · February 9th, 2009, 10:34 PM

I've never attempted to get tickets as an outsider as I am a student now, but I would imagine next to impossible. Kansas has a sell out streak of 125. That's every home game since December of 1994.

Although if you are able to get tickets, go. It's one of the most amazing basketball experiences you will ever have.

KingmanIII · February 9th, 2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyS11

The kansas arena is beautiful. How difficult is it to get tickets?

Not quite as difficult for non-premium dates, but when Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, etc., come to town, you better either know somebody or be prepared to shell out upwards of $200/ticket, if not more.

KingmanIII · February 9th, 2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by westsidebomber

I've never attempted to get tickets as an outsider as I am a student now, but I would imagine next to impossible. Kansas has a sell out streak of 125. That's every home game since December of 1994.

Although if you are able to get tickets, go. It's one of the most amazing basketball experiences you will ever have.

I go to KU and MU games when they come to KC, and the atmosphere for both schools are probably one of the best I've personally experienced as a sports fan. I went to the Big 12 Championship game between KU and Texas, and I thought they were gonna blow the roof off the place!

likasz · February 10th, 2009, 10:44 AM

I must ask you about Allen Fieldhouse.How it's it possible that its capacity is 16300?It has only one level!Amazing

quinninin · February 10th, 2009, 11:23 AM

My favorite arena was the old one that LIU used to play in, Arnold and Marie Schwartz Athletic Center

was an old converted theater from the 1920's, saw a game there on TV and it was amazing.

http://www.liuathletics.com/Sports/g...IU%20Field.asp

quinninin · February 10th, 2009, 11:29 AM

here is another pic of it

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showth...?t=5840&page=3

about half way down the page....

westsidebomber · February 10th, 2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by likasz

I must ask you about Allen Fieldhouse.How it's it possible that its capacity is 16300?It has only one level!Amazing

They pack people into Allen Fieldhouse like no other. There are about 35 rows all the way around, and additional bleachers up in the corners that add about 5 more rows. And other than a select few sections, the entire fieldhouse is bleacher seating. Just look at the pictures and look how close together the people are. But that's part of the fun of attending a game there. I've seen people with shirts that say "Allen Fieldhouse; what's better than getting close to 16,300 of your closest friends?"

isaidso · February 10th, 2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by likasz

It is not fair!You have more 10,000+ arenas than rest of the world together!

Well, there are also 300 million people down there. One 10,000+ seat arena for every 2 million people? Sounds about right. We build about the same number relative to our population.

-Corey- · February 10th, 2009, 10:53 PM

San Diego Cox Arena
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isaidso · February 10th, 2009, 11:38 PM

That's an awesome venue for hoops. It's a nice change from 2 or 3 tiered arenas. How many people does it hold?

February 8th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#107
westsidebomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161 Likes (Received): 0	More of Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)... and of course, a video of the Rock Chalk chant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8laAlpFy57Y Last edited by westsidebomber; February 8th, 2009 at 11:26 PM.

February 8th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#108
westsidebomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161 Likes (Received): 0	And the Cintas Center, home of the Xavier Musketeers. Capacity of 10,250 Last edited by westsidebomber; February 8th, 2009 at 11:25 PM.

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AnthonyS11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 10 Likes (Received): 0	The kansas arena is beautiful. How difficult is it to get tickets? __________________ Schumacher Homes / Freedom Tower

February 10th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#119
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February 10th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#120
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,555 Likes (Received): 300	That's an awesome venue for hoops. It's a nice change from 2 or 3 tiered arenas. How many people does it hold? __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898

November 6th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#103
Sea Toby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 269 Likes (Received): 0	Oklahoma State's Gallagher-Iba Arena was once Gallagher Hall, a small fieldhouse of around 6500 seats. In the late 90s the roof was raised, and new exterior walls were built, along with a new roof. The lower bowl was the old arena, the upper bowl is now new. And its known for its noise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2odrHYvdH7c

February 6th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#106
KingmanIII Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Killa City, Misery Posts: 2,036 Likes (Received): 7	Too bad there isn't a better video of everyone singing the Alma Mater.

February 8th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#109
likasz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,005 Likes (Received): 0	It is not fair!You have more 10,000+ arenas than rest of the world together!

February 9th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#111
westsidebomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161 Likes (Received): 0	I've never attempted to get tickets as an outsider as I am a student now, but I would imagine next to impossible. Kansas has a sell out streak of 125. That's every home game since December of 1994. Although if you are able to get tickets, go. It's one of the most amazing basketball experiences you will ever have.

February 10th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#114
likasz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,005 Likes (Received): 0	I must ask you about Allen Fieldhouse.How it's it possible that its capacity is 16300?It has only one level!Amazing

February 10th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#115
quinninin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	My favorite arena was the old one that LIU used to play in, Arnold and Marie Schwartz Athletic Center was an old converted theater from the 1920's, saw a game there on TV and it was amazing. http://www.liuathletics.com/Sports/g...IU%20Field.asp

February 10th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#116
quinninin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Likes (Received): 0	here is another pic of it http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showth...?t=5840&page=3 about half way down the page....

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