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(03-29-2023 06:37 AM)Old Man Flash Wrote:  

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(03-27-2023 12:39 PM)bopol Wrote:  

(03-27-2023 07:13 AM)ksu315 Wrote:  not going to pretend to be an architect but this is the model we need. maybe get it to 5k or 5.5K fans though. i would think based on current setup you could do something to merge the 2 levels of MAC center into 1.

https://www.trinethunder.com/facilities/...nts-center

Gentile Arena at Loyola in Chicago was nicely redone about 10 years ago. I think the problem that the MACC may have is that it isn't long which closes both ends in and doesn't allow for the full bowl that Trine or Loyola have.

One thing that I think would be nice is to redo the halls so that it makes a full loop around and then have good concessions on both ends. I think that it would require relocating the gymnastics practice room though. I don't like that they have the glassed-off section on the one side that seems to always be empty. One thing I wonder if it would be possible to redo the GA portion to have a concourse behind the stands instead of in front of it, bring the fans closer to the action.

Ah, just some random thoughts.

I've always been a fan of the arenas where you go into the gym from one level. For us that would somehow mean lowering the court. I don't know how we could do that without expanding the exterior some, which is sandwiched between 3 buildings.

Anyway, the current Power Ball jackpot is $132m.

I believe that with most newer arenas, the court is below ground level. The place where Dayton plays is well below.

Last plans I saw (5-6 years ago maybe) did call for “bowl” in the lower level…all theater seats, end zone bleachers and loge removed…the northern end had a level (or two) above the seats for standing at round tables and with concessions. This level also overlooked the practice facility further to the North. The lower bowl was accessed by going up steps (ones used to go up to the GA section as is now done). The Theater seats and removal of the loge would reduce capacity by about 1,000 as I recall.

Plan also called for the concourse to be widened substantially (walls being pushed out).

Those plans called for the upper level to remain pretty much as is.

I have no idea if those plans are still what is being considered. MAC Center is tired, worn and needs a major facelift.

Amen , Tired , worn and decrepit. Pity those that need a bathroom stop while attending an event. Like a third world country.

No one has mentioned that OUR Basketball program deserves better. Outstanding for more than 25 years and they continue to recruit well despite one of the oldest D1 arenas in the country.

The University came up with big money to turn the smaller ice rink into an indoor practice facility for the marching band but not a penny for MAC center. Thats truly laughable. Don’t think our fine Men’s and Women’s Hoop coaches didn’t stop and take notice.