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Posted on 2/3/22 at 8:28 pm to Chadaristic
I don't care for the entrance, looks like a ranch style house placed right in front of the arena. Like its too small or something, needs to be bigger.
But hey sounds like they have time to adjust these renderings but this is a great start and can't wait to attend a game
Also hope the students will be in front of the camera
But hey sounds like they have time to adjust these renderings but this is a great start and can't wait to attend a game
Also hope the students will be in front of the camera
Posted on 2/3/22 at 8:33 pm to Bamafan4evr12
At the UCLA Arizona game, how did we lose to UCLA?
Posted on 2/3/22 at 9:08 pm to Robot Santa
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We regularly draw 10k crowds to conference games even when we're mediocre
I'm for what gives us the biggest home-court advantage. And with most new arenas being built to about this capacity, I assume tacking on much more would affect the environment/design. At this size, every single game should have a great environment.
Posted on 2/3/22 at 9:36 pm to BigBird09
Alabama Women's Basketball Outmatched by No. 1 South Carolina, 83-51
South Carolina proved why it is ranked number one.
South Carolina proved why it is ranked number one.
Posted on 2/3/22 at 10:38 pm to phaz
Missed FTs and the officials missed a Blatant charge with like 10 seconds left that would have given us the ball back up 1.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:13 am to mistaken4193
The last 2 games have been encouraging to me. I got a feeling we turn this thing around and finish with at least 20 regular season wins
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:33 am to mistaken4193
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Haslametrics.com Top-10 Schedule Strength for 2/4/2022:
1. Alabama (0.787)
2. Arizona State (0.731)
3. Wisconsin (0.730)
4. Villanova (0.729)
5. Kansas (0.727)
6. Marquette (0.714)
7. Ohio State (0.707)
8. Oklahoma State (0.707)
9. Penn State (0.706)
10. Missouri (0.699)
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:39 am to Chadaristic
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Greg Byrne says based off observations, his recommendation is to build a new arena - price tag $183 million.
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Greg Byrne recommends the new arena will be "a little over 10,000" and "student seating will not be reduced"
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Greg Byrne says he wants to put the students in the lower bowl, wrapping the court 3/4 of the way.
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Greg Byrne points out each level will be closer to the court than Coleman's current configuration.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:40 am to Chadaristic
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Alabama's Board of Trustees has approved Greg Byrne's plan to build a new basketball facility along Jack Warner.
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Correction- golf facility will be off Jack Warner. Basketball faculty will be near the Rhodes House*
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:44 am to Chadaristic
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"A winter storm consisting of ice, sleet and snow has blanketed the area, making travel conditions difficult throughout the state (of Kentucky). As a result, details on Kentucky’s trip to Tuscaloosa remain a bit unclear at the moment."
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“We’re not going to be able — we were thinking of leaving (Thursday) if we could get out but we’re not going to be able to,”
"We’re hoping the ice will subside and we can get out on Friday, but we may not be able to get out on Friday."
- John Calipari
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:45 am to Chadaristic
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#Alabama basketball's 11 a.m. game against Arkansas on Feb 12 will now be televised on SEC Network
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:47 am to Chadaristic
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1. Alabama (0.787)
2. Arizona State (0.731)
3. Wisconsin (0.730)
4. Villanova (0.729)
5. Kansas (0.727)
6. Marquette (0.714)
7. Ohio State (0.707)
8. Oklahoma State (0.707)
9. Penn State (0.706)
10. Missouri (0.699)
There is a significantly bigger gap between 1 and 2 than there is between 2 and 10
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:54 am to Glorious
Is the hard camera going to be facing the student section?
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:11 am to Chadaristic
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UA System Board of Trustees meeting this morning to officially vote whether to give Alabama permission to formally proceed with project planning for the new arena and golf facility
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:19 am to Chadaristic
I actually don't mind the idea of a script A outside but the rendering probably doesn't do the look justice. The only issue I have is the entrance, which looks small, and they better move the 3/4 student section to make sure they're on camera. Outside of that, no complaints.
I was hoping to get more details on the luxury boxes, we'll see if we get them.
I was hoping to get more details on the luxury boxes, we'll see if we get them.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:23 am to Chadaristic
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Although Greg Byrne only revealed the plans for a new basketball arena on Thursday, the Alabama athletics director has been selling the idea for years as part of the Crimson Standard initiative that kicked off in 2018.
Of course the original idea for Phase II was to do a massive renovation of Coleman Coliseum, which would bring the seats in closer and make the whole massive facility feel less cavernous.
But when cost estimates began to close in on $150 million, and there was still no guarantee that it would create the intimate feel that can result in a big-time home-court advantage, the renovation idea was dropped.
Plus the basketball team suddenly got a lot better under Nate Oats.
Byrne begin really pitching the idea of a new arena to prominent boosters a while ago, and they responded. That's how we got to this point, because without their backing he couldn't make the proposal to the Board of Trustees.
That he was able to do so this quickly, especially considering the ongoing pandemic and huge financial hit Alabama athletics took last year, is nothing short of impressive. A nice bonus would be that the basketball team wouldn't have to play a year on the road or away from campus like baseball did during the Sewell-Thomas rebuild.
If all goes right, construction on the new basketball and gymnastics facility could start in 2023.
The site that appears to make the most sense is near the softball stadium on the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Peter Bryce Boulevard.
Here are five things that fans need to be aware of:
1) Developing more athletic facilities in that part of campus has pretty much always been in the university's long-term plans.
Some of the 50-year designs developed a long time ago even included a possible new football stadium on the northeast part of campus had the decision ever been made to start anew.
2) There's actually more parking spots in that part of campus than at Coleman Coliseum.
Parking deck? Not needed.
3) Fans would have even easier access to McFarland Boulevard.
The exit and entrance ramps to Campus Drive already exist. They'd just have to be modified to handle more traffic.
4) It will be a very different atmosphere, with fans, and especially students, much closer to the floor.
The location issue of student seating will finally be resolved by having the section include both ends beyond the goals and one entire side of the lower bowl, so three-quarters around the court.
5) Coleman Coliseum can become the full-time home to Nick Saban's Noontime Basketball Association.
Ok, seriously, the final point is this: Once the basketball facility becomes reality, Byrne can move on to Phase III of the Crimson Standard. Like Phase I, which cost just under $110 million, it'll focus on Bryant-Denny Stadium, and providing the kind of upgrades that may be unmatched in college football.
Remember, the original goal of the capital initiative was 10 years, $600 million, which gives you an idea of how elaborate Phase III might be. In these parts it's a whole lot easier raising money for football facility improvements than basketball.
The new arena proposal calls for a 10,136-seat facility for an estimated cost of $183 million.
Although Alabama officials won't say so, making it bigger and nicer than what Auburn and Ole Miss have is a priority.
The location of the new area has yet to be finalized, but the site to watch is across the street from the softball stadium.
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Posted on 2/4/22 at 10:16 am to Chadaristic
Those renderings look great and 10-12k seats is in my mind is about perfect for most CBB. Really excited for you guys
Maybe I'm blind but looks like no luxury boxes? Seems surprising considering how much of a revenue generator they are + not taking court side seats if placed high. Something Auburn is clearly missing
Hope this means student on the floor. They need to be on top of the court
I'll be honest, Auburn bball facilities and arena aren't all that nice and they cheaped out on a lot.
AU arena is good only because they put students next to court, seating capacity is right and the ceiling is low+flat and traps noise effectively.
Otherwise the arena is pretty meh
Maybe I'm blind but looks like no luxury boxes? Seems surprising considering how much of a revenue generator they are + not taking court side seats if placed high. Something Auburn is clearly missing
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It will be a very different atmosphere, with fans, and especially students, much closer to the floor.
Hope this means student on the floor. They need to be on top of the court
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Although Alabama officials won't say so, making it bigger and nicer than what Auburn and Ole Miss have is a priority.
I'll be honest, Auburn bball facilities and arena aren't all that nice and they cheaped out on a lot.
AU arena is good only because they put students next to court, seating capacity is right and the ceiling is low+flat and traps noise effectively.
Otherwise the arena is pretty meh
This post was edited on 2/4/22 at 10:17 am
Posted on 2/4/22 at 10:33 am to GenesChin
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I'll be honest, Auburn bball facilities and arena aren't all that nice and they cheaped out on a lot.
Agree with this. There are several things I would change.
Not crazy about the designs for the new arena. I really like the field house style but this could be better especially the entrance. The entrance looks too small and more like a church or academic building. It lacks a wow factor.
This post was edited on 2/4/22 at 10:35 am
Posted on 2/4/22 at 11:09 am to DT55Forever1
The BOT approved the arena plans this morning. It’s happening.
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