Guys I have too tell you rupp is so much better.The scoreboard the lighting ,the new paint job. If they can put chair seats in the upper deck I don't believe a new arena is needed.Its pretty awesome .
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Recent article on the new renovations talked about the idea of chairbacks, but the floor space needed would reduce capacity from 23,500 to 19,000.
Thus, don't see it happening.
Thus, don't see it happening.
I'd love to see chair backs up there, but I don't think there is enough room in the current rows to do it. You can barely get through the rows with people in their seats already. You add backs to the seats and you likely lose 4 or 5 inches of space in the already tight upper arena. Plus your going to lose seats in the actual rows because of arm rests. They likely would be better off building a new arena over ever trying to add chair backs. I don't see that happening for a long while with all the millions invested in Rupp.
Is the dancing section more open for dancing man to get his groove on this yr?
I think we've seen the last major renovations we'll ever see done to Rupp. Not a lot left possible within the space available.
People have been sitting up there on bleacher seats for 40 years and no one has died from it. Chairbacks in the upper deck aren't terribly important in my book. If you want a Lazy-Boy, just stay home.
People have been sitting up there on bleacher seats for 40 years and no one has died from it. Chairbacks in the upper deck aren't terribly important in my book. If you want a Lazy-Boy, just stay home.
I don't think we will ever see chairbacks in the upper level. It is just too much of a financial hit to remove 4000 seats to accommodate that renovation. By doing that, you improve the seating in the upper arena but you make it harder for the typical fan, who can't afford season tickets, to attend a game or two yearly.
The improvements made to Rupp Arena this year have greatly improved the looks of the place. The scoreboard, lighting, and paint job have been significant to help modernize the place.
The improvements made to Rupp Arena this year have greatly improved the looks of the place. The scoreboard, lighting, and paint job have been significant to help modernize the place.
The present Madison Square Garden was built in 1968 (8 years before Rupp).
Cameron (Duke's venue) opened in 1940.
My opinion: Historic buildings carry a mystique that the bells/whistles of Yum Center type facilities can't match (if they can be updated).
Cameron (Duke's venue) opened in 1940.
My opinion: Historic buildings carry a mystique that the bells/whistles of Yum Center type facilities can't match (if they can be updated).
Agree the chair back seats would be nice. But also don't want to lose 4K seats. Maybe 1K might be ok. What about adding chairback seats just in parts of the upper arena. For example just the 2 ends, & maybe the corners; or maybe just mid-court sections; or maybe just one side/half (which would be good for concerts too).
UK fans from Mississippi? Seriously though healthy handicapped people does make it harder for everyone around them to sit comfortably on bleacher seats. If not for a good show, folks might complain.
Short of a new arena ... at some point economics will demand removing seats and adding suites (which UK would love to do today). Basically the exact same thing we did to Commonwealth.
The demand for basketball tickets is down (product of every game being on TV, declining student interest, fact we hardly play anybody any good at Rupp anymore, etc.), but it's not down enough ... yet.
The demand for basketball tickets is down (product of every game being on TV, declining student interest, fact we hardly play anybody any good at Rupp anymore, etc.), but it's not down enough ... yet.
I sat upper for bbm and it was miserable. Knees to my back, scrunched up, hot, hardness on my ***, nowhere to put my drink, just bad. Then I had 2nd row lowers for blue/white and thought it would blow the uppers away, wrong. The view was good but that's it. Couldn't even get a f'n cupholder, still scrunched up with the people next to me and uncomfortable. And good god, do we need 22 smile cams per game? I'll be watching the games from the comfort of my living room from now on.
Lol. Ur damn right! I was thirsty..and to make it worse the person beside me was eating peanuts and I had peanut residue all in my drink. Come on man"Wah, I went to Rupp to see UK play and didn't have a drink holder"
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Nobody said that anybody died from it.we said it would be nice.nobody cares about your opinion either
Just make the seats smaller and sell tickets only to skinny people. Then again, nevermind.
More, cheaper tickets for me I hope all of you babies stay home
I drive 2.5 hours to see big blue play and be happy about it and I've only been lower level one time and certainly not since coach cal has been here.
I drive 2.5 hours to see big blue play and be happy about it and I've only been lower level one time and certainly not since coach cal has been here.
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I was at the blue/white and there definitely wasn't wifi. Maybe it is coming?
Or on the tin can express to Chicago. Never fails. You see em that large person boarding then you see the only available seat is next to you.
I've thought for awhile this might be the best solution. However, I'm not sure people would have room to pass by. It's already frightening enough when you have to crawl around people to make your way out for one reason or another.
"The center-hung scoreboard with new LED screens would be installed in time for the 2016-17 UK men's basketball season. Upgraded Wi-Fi would be installed during the 2016-2017 season. A new sound system and better lighting also are planned.
Judy Taylor, a board member, asked during Monday's meeting why the wireless upgrades had to wait until 2016. "That's one of the biggest complaints I hear, is that people can't use their cellphones."
Owen said the Wi-Fi upgrades can't take place before the other improvements because of the construction."
Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/sports/coll...etball-men/article44612289.html#storylink=cpy
I always am anxious to go to games, but then after sitting up there on the bleachers, I dread dealing with it for a couple hours. I have a bad back that makes sitting on bleachers suck. It wouldn't be as bad if I wasn't scrunched up with my knees in someone's back and other people's knees in mine. I could tolerate it more if people would just stay in their seats but that never happens. It is hard to get up after my back stiffens up and people are constantly trying to walk back and forth. I might have to stop going unless I can get in the front row of the upper arena.
Nice way to make an impression on a UK basketball discussion board, noob.
I predict you won't be around very long.
Who am i trying to make an impression for goob. I predict you will post something else stupid
I'm UP there in the upper arena and would love to see a back put on the upper level. It would keep the knees out of my back and give me a little something to rest back on during timeouts, halftime, etc. I have backs on my seats in Commonwealth and just having that makes a huge difference in comfort. I just bring a little soft seat pad and I'm all set. I don't need full chairbacks to please me all that much, just keep it simple and it would be a big improvement without losing seating capacity.
Honestly, you're coming off as either a troll or some 14 year old kid. Possibly both. Come back when you no longer wet the bed or move out of your mom's basement. I suspect neither will happen very soon. Till then, you're on IGNORE.
i knew you would post something stupid.
Youre the one posting smartass comments on everybodys posts jerk. Ignore away