- January 21st, 2019, 9:50 pm
#570486
I agree. Kind of a cool perspective too. Emerge from the tunnel and BOOM! There’s the arena against the backdrop of a HUUUUUUGE dorm.
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JK37 wrote:I agree. Kind of a cool perspective too. Emerge from the tunnel and BOOM! There’s the arena against the backdrop of a HUUUUUUGE dorm.
Class of 20Something wrote:I parked in front of dorm to the right of David's Place. My normal spot over the was taken.pca0711 wrote:Just a quick note when it comes to parking for basketball games. All lots (not reserved for Flames Club) open up at 4:00pm. I get that you will still have to look for one but if you leave enough time, parking at East and walking through the tunnel is the best.Did this on Saturday and can confirm the ease.
Sly Fox wrote: ↑December 16th, 2021, 11:01 am That is my understanding as well. I also suspect that we may see temporary bleachers erected in front of the fieldhouse for the VT game.End Zone Tiering could be done with ( for example ) 3 flat sections that are wide enough to put temp bleachers on with gentle slope for blanket/dwellers in between for P5 games. Remaining games, fans can bring their own lawn chairs for flat sections only. Frankly, would rather just have true home field advantage vs trying to squeeze every dollar out of an extra 2k or so visitors making noise for opponent. Since we are now CUSA, trying to appease/impress the few P5 teams scheduled to visit after 2022 doesn’t seem logical from ROI. I guess App St / JMU type games may also sell out. Spend that $ on recruiting budget until we sell out every game and really need to expand. End Zone looks fine on TV as is. I am all for the chair backs everywhere and no bleachers...
JK37 wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 7:54 am How about we actually fill the place once before we start talking expansion?Spoken like a true disciple of The Dark Side.
Purple Haize wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 8:06 am People on this Board tend to overlook the small fact LU has had 2 Nationally Ranked teams come to town and could not sell out either.If you check the academic calendar, weren't students ON BREAK for one or two of those games?
Cider Jim wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 9:18 amDo you think that would matter at any other P5 (or P5 equivalent) school? The answer is noPurple Haize wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 8:06 am People on this Board tend to overlook the small fact LU has had 2 Nationally Ranked teams come to town and could not sell out either.If you check the academic calendar, weren't students ON BREAK for one or two of those games?
Purple Haize wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 11:55 amI mostly agree with what you're saying about attendance, P5 viability, etc. But there are many P5's that are struggling with attendance. Matter of factly there's a few not too far from the Burg and 1 has that issue when the kids are in town.Cider Jim wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 9:18 amDo you think that would matter at any other P5 (or P5 equivalent) school? The answer is noPurple Haize wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 8:06 am People on this Board tend to overlook the small fact LU has had 2 Nationally Ranked teams come to town and could not sell out either.If you check the academic calendar, weren't students ON BREAK for one or two of those games?
stokesjokes wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 11:19 am I think we should build a smaller stadium next to the bigger stadium and never use the big one again.I don't know who would ever do that...
Cider Jim wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 9:18 amWhat was the actual attendance of that game? From my vantage point, it didn't appear to be that bad considering Thanksgiving Break.Purple Haize wrote: ↑December 17th, 2021, 8:06 am People on this Board tend to overlook the small fact LU has had 2 Nationally Ranked teams come to town and could not sell out either.If you check the academic calendar, weren't students ON BREAK for one or two of those games?