(03-07-2023 03:01 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-07-2023 02:46 PM)Somersetco Wrote:  I don’t know if the term “downsizing” really applies to Savage! Been out of Toledo for 58 years but what I remember about the seating was that the upper tier was not very conducive, safety wise and game enjoyable wise, to remain. NJ Mikes arena here at Rutgers has the same configuration. It is so steep that just going out to get a pretzel is dangerous. Since joining the BIG all of the BB games at RU are sell outs, so I don’t think the fear factor is a deterrent anymore.

Sure, but they did reduce the seats for a basketball game for 9,000 to 7,300. Which kind of bolsters my point, that the seating size isn't the be all and end all when it comes to the success of a program...or even atmosphere in a building which can help your home court advantage. Decrepit old Anderson was clearly a better home court advantage than the Stroh will EVER be.

The upper east side of Savage is mostly the same. Even the same seats. They did take some of the lower older seats to make a Rocket logo. Most of the seating loss was from creating premium seating and loges on the west side. I never got the feeling like I was falling forward in the uppers. Now Ohio U is crazy. You really do feel like you're falling forward.