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Which SEC basketball venues have you watched a game in?
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:25 am
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:25 am
Jesus Christ, I ended my title sentence with a preposition. Piss poor internetting
I've only been to 4.
TBA Knoxville- Lower bowl is incredible, seats are comfortable, really not a bad seat in the whole area.
2nd level is decent as well. Seats are still comfortable, very few bad seats.
Upper deck is the worst, I refuse to sit there. Honestly, I get vertigo up there, and an actual nosebleed. Tennessee feels compelled to just cram as many seats into a venue as possible.
Colonial Life Arena SC- Actually very nice, I enjoyed my last visit, but I had really good seats. Don't know what the upper level is like, but there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Fans treat visitors well, despite what Mizzou says.
O'Connell center UF- It's been awhile, but I remember hating the experience. It's built a lot like TBA, but not nearly as comfortable in the lower levels, and the fans were dicks.
Memorial Gymnasium Vandy- Ok, the court isn't as shitty as it looks on TV, but this place sucks. You can see the game from anywhere in the gym (except the first3 rows, because you can only see sneakers), but that's only because it's basically a high school gym. An old high school gym, poorly designed and not clean. And who's idea was it to put seats BELOW THE COURT? Vandy folks are supposed to be intelligent, but their architecture department must be located in the Special Ed wing.
I've only been to 4.
TBA Knoxville- Lower bowl is incredible, seats are comfortable, really not a bad seat in the whole area.
2nd level is decent as well. Seats are still comfortable, very few bad seats.
Upper deck is the worst, I refuse to sit there. Honestly, I get vertigo up there, and an actual nosebleed. Tennessee feels compelled to just cram as many seats into a venue as possible.
Colonial Life Arena SC- Actually very nice, I enjoyed my last visit, but I had really good seats. Don't know what the upper level is like, but there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Fans treat visitors well, despite what Mizzou says.
O'Connell center UF- It's been awhile, but I remember hating the experience. It's built a lot like TBA, but not nearly as comfortable in the lower levels, and the fans were dicks.
Memorial Gymnasium Vandy- Ok, the court isn't as shitty as it looks on TV, but this place sucks. You can see the game from anywhere in the gym (except the first3 rows, because you can only see sneakers), but that's only because it's basically a high school gym. An old high school gym, poorly designed and not clean. And who's idea was it to put seats BELOW THE COURT? Vandy folks are supposed to be intelligent, but their architecture department must be located in the Special Ed wing.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:33 am to Vols&Shaft83
Bridgestone Arena
ETA: Never actually been to a true basketball road game, but I've watched Auburn play in:
Beard-Eaves
Auburn Arena
Ferrell Center (Baylor)
Bridgestone Arena
Philips Arena
The Georgia Dome
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
ETA: Never actually been to a true basketball road game, but I've watched Auburn play in:
Beard-Eaves
Auburn Arena
Ferrell Center (Baylor)
Bridgestone Arena
Philips Arena
The Georgia Dome
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
This post was edited on 1/12/19 at 6:38 am
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:43 am to Vols&Shaft83
You should add former venues as well, especially as Stokley was great place to watch a game.
As to your issues with Memorial, you are too young to appreciate the history. Around when UK built their Memorial. it was the largest venue in the SEC which is impressive considering how old Memorial is. As to your architecture comment, it makes sense as it was also built for theater and plays. Which would explain its unique design. I guess riding the short bus as a kid limited your access to the theatre and ballet.
As to your issues with Memorial, you are too young to appreciate the history. Around when UK built their Memorial. it was the largest venue in the SEC which is impressive considering how old Memorial is. As to your architecture comment, it makes sense as it was also built for theater and plays. Which would explain its unique design. I guess riding the short bus as a kid limited your access to the theatre and ballet.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:48 am to Vols&Shaft83
The Tad Pad, The Hump and Rupp
Rupp was a completely different world compared to the other two
Rupp was a completely different world compared to the other two
This post was edited on 1/12/19 at 6:49 am
Posted on 1/12/19 at 7:05 am to Henry Jones Jr
I wouldn't mind going to Rupp
Posted on 1/12/19 at 7:08 am to Vols&Shaft83
Rupp
Memorial
Tad Pad
Hump
Coleman
Auburn Arena
Beard-Eaves
Memorial
Tad Pad
Hump
Coleman
Auburn Arena
Beard-Eaves
Posted on 1/12/19 at 7:45 am to Vols&Shaft83
Hearnes (old Mizzou arena)
Rupp
Hump
Coleman
Mizzou Arena has been open since 2004 and I have never been, which is kind of pitiful. But I live in North Carolina and save my traveling money for football.
I don’t have anything bad to say about any of the arenas on my list. I love college basketball. Hell, when I lived in Pittsburgh, I used to love to go to Dusquene games on Saturday afternoons.
But I remember less about the Hump than I do about Starkville itself. It reminded me of Greenville, NC (home of ECU), except not as cool.
Rupp
Hump
Coleman
Mizzou Arena has been open since 2004 and I have never been, which is kind of pitiful. But I live in North Carolina and save my traveling money for football.
I don’t have anything bad to say about any of the arenas on my list. I love college basketball. Hell, when I lived in Pittsburgh, I used to love to go to Dusquene games on Saturday afternoons.
But I remember less about the Hump than I do about Starkville itself. It reminded me of Greenville, NC (home of ECU), except not as cool.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:01 am to Vols&Shaft83
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I wouldn't mind going to Rupp
Just let me know when you are coming and we can meet up at Sonic. It's about a mile from Rupp.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:01 am to Vols&Shaft83
My list:
The Tad Pad
The pavilion
The Hump
Whatever USM’s arena is called
Bridgestone Arena
Georgia Dome
FedEx Forum
After review it looks like I need to do a better job getting to away games
The Tad Pad
The pavilion
The Hump
Whatever USM’s arena is called
Bridgestone Arena
Georgia Dome
FedEx Forum
After review it looks like I need to do a better job getting to away games
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:03 am to Vols&Shaft83
Tennessee's Thompson Boling Arena, MTSU's Murphy Center, and Vandy's Memorial Gymnasium.
I've also watched tournaments in Bridgestone Arena (Nashville) and BJCC Arena (Birmingham).
I've also watched tournaments in Bridgestone Arena (Nashville) and BJCC Arena (Birmingham).
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:14 am to kywildcatfanone
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Just let me know when you are coming and we can meet up at Sonic. It's about a mile from Rupp.
Deal, your father in law can call for an ambulance after I whip your arse.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:22 am to Vols&Shaft83
Rupp
PMAC
Thompson
UGA
O Dome (before renovations)
The Hump
Old Auburn Arena
Memorial (Vandy)
Memorial (UK)
Other venues
RCA Dome (Final 4)
Super Dome (Final 4 2 times)
Smoothie King (CBS Classic)
Finkle Field House (Butler)
Assembly Hall (IU)
Mackey Arena (Purdue)
Assembly Hall (Illinois)
Market Square Arena (old Pacers)
Bankers Field House (new Pacers)
The Forum (Atlanta)
Georgia Tech (forget the name...similar to Mackey Arena)
BJCAA (Birmingham Arena)
PMAC
Thompson
UGA
O Dome (before renovations)
The Hump
Old Auburn Arena
Memorial (Vandy)
Memorial (UK)
Other venues
RCA Dome (Final 4)
Super Dome (Final 4 2 times)
Smoothie King (CBS Classic)
Finkle Field House (Butler)
Assembly Hall (IU)
Mackey Arena (Purdue)
Assembly Hall (Illinois)
Market Square Arena (old Pacers)
Bankers Field House (new Pacers)
The Forum (Atlanta)
Georgia Tech (forget the name...similar to Mackey Arena)
BJCAA (Birmingham Arena)
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:29 am to kywildcatfanone
I wish I knew how to reach CatFan if that happens.
I am thinking some Ya Ya's would be nice about now.
I am thinking some Ya Ya's would be nice about now.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:29 am to Vols&Shaft83
Never been to rupp, mizzou, or Gainesville.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:31 am to RaleighTiger
When did you attend Mizzou?
The old Checker Dome was great, did you ever go there?
The old Checker Dome was great, did you ever go there?
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:33 am to Vols&Shaft83
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Deal
Bring it tough internet guy. My body is ready.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:34 am to WildcatMike
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Other venues
No YUM, Freedom, or Diddle?
quote:
Georgia Tech (forget the name...similar to Mackey Arena)
Is this a humble brag? If you are younger seems this would indicate a specific game.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:40 am to kywildcatfanone
I think they closed the Krystals at North Park and the one in Richmond
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:45 am to Vols&Shaft83
Only been to Coleman.
Have been to the SEC Tourney when it was at the BJCC and Georgia Dome
Have been to the SEC Tourney when it was at the BJCC and Georgia Dome
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:52 am to Vols&Shaft83
Bama
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Vanderbilt (SEC tournament)
Others:
A few ACC arenas.
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Vanderbilt (SEC tournament)
Others:
A few ACC arenas.
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