Security could be an issue at Cure Arena. Terrible story:
Have there been stabbings inside Madison Square Garden or the Prudential Center?Thank god nothing like this happens in NY or Newark
I agree with this. If we could build a new arena with the same design to keep the crowd noise I'm all in. Don't see why anybody would oppose this type of a plan, it's not like the RAC has some sort of mythical status or rich history. It's all about the crowd noise and if we can keep that advantage, everything else can be updated to actual 21st century amenities and materials.It is possible to build loudness into the design the same way it is possible to soften sound in an enclosed space by design.
the engineers can add hard fill panels to amplify the sounds inside the arena. Anything is possible. The RAC is outdated and was built on the cheap. If we want to compete I. The BIG we need to have state of the art facilities. The RAC ain’t cutting it.
Thank god nothing like this happens in NY or Newark
Does it matter if it's inside?Have there been stabbings inside Madison Square Garden or the Prudential Center?
That’s what I posted above.Just shift the football tailgate security budget to basketball that year. Everybody wins
Prudential Center security is best of breedI would imagine if it does ending up we leave the RAC and go to Trenton, Rutgers will treat those events like they do for gameday at the Stadium…with a very heavy presence.
Just like it is for a NJPAC performance or a Devils game now. Can’t speak how they do it for shoe games, cause I don’t care. LOL
I find it hard to believe someone is going to make the final decision to actually not play games at the RAC for a year
Yup - not going to happen. I don't know why so many people enjoy speculating about it so much.I find it hard to believe someone is going to make the final decision to actually not play games at the RAC for a year
Well it’s not speculation. We’ve been told by our mods and by insider RU72 that it’s likely we’d spend a season away from the RAC.Yup - not going to happen. I don't know why so many people enjoy speculating about it so much.
Who are you calling “triggered” Pete?Try reading the entire thread next time and figure out to behave correctly. Only one triggered individual here and it ain’t me. I’m not afraid of big, bad Newark.
It happened in an RU classroom, 3 people stabbed. Happens all over the place.Who are you calling “triggered” Pete?
So, a man was stabbed to death inside of the Trenton arena last week, has that ever happened on the RU campus in an arena or stadium?
Hobbs cannot take an entire season away from The RAC.
He’s got a red *** because I called him out on another thread. Now he’s unearthing old posts of mine. I fully expect my uneventful tax returns to be shared here by him soon.It happened in an RU classroom, 3 people stabbed. Happens all over the place.
He’s got a red *** because I called him out on another thread. Now he’s unearthing old posts of mine. I fully expect my uneventful tax returns to be shared here by him soon.
Every year there is a delay in RAC renovation increases the cost of construction and probably turns off big donors.
Okay, one more response because you are boring me at this point. Clearly from the post you quoted I was responding to someone who made the played out triggered reference. And I would rather not play away from the RAC for a year because it would suck for me given where I live. But I’ll still do my best to get to the games and support the program no matter what happens. You good now? I give you credit for unearthing that post - it’s the most work you probably did all day.Who were you calling triggered?
in another thread you said that when someone uses that term it’s a cop out.
Please tell us. Be consistent.
Are you in favor of leaving The RAC for a year?
You can't. It's against building code to build an arena like the RAC now.I agree with this. If we could build a new arena with the same design to keep the crowd noise I'm all in. Don't see why anybody would oppose this type of a plan, it's not like the RAC has some sort of mythical status or rich history. It's all about the crowd noise and if we can keep that advantage, everything else can be updated to actual 21st century amenities and materials.
I couldn’t agree more with this. There is so much under-utilized space out front. We really need a concourse with breathing room and some extra amenities. Really don’t need to mess as much with the guts of the RAC.The pull out bleachers help a lot with the noise. You can her the students stomping on them. We don't need a club lounge or whatever they've got planned between the 100's/200's. simply blow out the front and create a beautiful entrance/atrium with the ticket office, climate controlled entry, hall of fame, more bathrooms, some type of nice food options. Expand 118 up to match the current student section. Under that you can create a club lounge with a nice bar etc for the donors. It's 2 hours, in the winter, not an event all day like football. Capacity would increase 1,000-1,500 seats. Honestly, we don't need more than that. Just the Jersey Mikes sponsorship should cover that without any disruption.
The pull out bleachers help a lot with the noise. You can her the students stomping on them. We don't need a club lounge or whatever they've got planned between the 100's/200's. simply blow out the front and create a beautiful entrance/atrium with the ticket office, climate controlled entry, hall of fame, more bathrooms, some type of nice food options. Expand 118 up to match the current student section. Under that you can create a club lounge with a nice bar etc for the donors. It's 2 hours, in the winter, not an event all day like football. Capacity would increase 1,000-1,500 seats. Honestly, we don't need more than that. Just the Jersey Mikes sponsorship should cover that without any disruption.
I do think we neee more upgrades luxury seating though. My friend went and sat in the new 118 and it was great so much better used than how it used to be.I couldn’t agree more with this. There is so much under-utilized space out front. We really need a concourse with breathing room and some extra amenities. Really don’t need to mess as much with the guts of the RAC.
Maybe we start a social media campaign that boycotts Jersey Mike if they take the RAC away from us.My fairly reliable source tells me the renovation will not start until the Jersey Mike's imposed deadline is imminent.
The pull out bleachers help a lot with the noise. You can her the students stomping on them. We don't need a club lounge or whatever they've got planned between the 100's/200's. simply blow out the front and create a beautiful entrance/atrium with the ticket office, climate controlled entry, hall of fame, more bathrooms, some type of nice food options. Expand 118 up to match the current student section. Under that you can create a club lounge with a nice bar etc for the donors. It's 2 hours, in the winter, not an event all day like football. Capacity would increase 1,000-1,500 seats. Honestly, we don't need more than that. Just the Jersey Mikes sponsorship should cover that without any disruption.
I couldn’t agree more with this. There is so much under-utilized space out front. We really need a concourse with breathing room and some extra amenities. Really don’t need to mess as much with the guts of the RAC.
Been saying the same for years.I do think we neee more upgrades luxury seating though. My friend went and sat in the new 118 and it was great so much better used than how it used to be.
End of the day the name of the game is money. The more money we make the more we can increase the operating budget. We already got a few donors to throw nice sized cash via NIL to get 5 star recruits, let’s compliment it with growing the programs fiscal capabilities.
raises handMaybe we start a social media campaign that boycotts Jersey Mike if they take the RAC away from us.
Steve - I would love to keep the bleachers BUT these plans do a couple things:The pull out bleachers help a lot with the noise. You can her the students stomping on them. We don't need a club lounge or whatever they've got planned between the 100's/200's. simply blow out the front and create a beautiful entrance/atrium with the ticket office, climate controlled entry, hall of fame, more bathrooms, some type of nice food options. Expand 118 up to match the current student section. Under that you can create a club lounge with a nice bar etc for the donors. It's 2 hours, in the winter, not an event all day like football. Capacity would increase 1,000-1,500 seats. Honestly, we don't need more than that. Just the Jersey Mikes sponsorship should cover that without any disruption.
Don’t know how a half empty 118 kicking out the most loyal fans in the RAC is so much better. Penny wise and pound foolish. Was ridiculous to mess with the footprint.Been saying the same for years.
Way back on the Issues and MBB Boards.
My head is going to explode if we actually play away from the RAC when we finally have all this recruiting momentum.Maybe we start a social media campaign that boycotts Jersey Mike if they take the RAC away from us.
What “other things?” Can still have other skirts there,, concerts, etc…not sure what you’re talking about?You lose the bleachers (and not just talking about the ones on the endlines) you lose the ability to use the whole floor of the facility for other things.
The corners can still be used/closed off with the wing type of pullouts other buildings use.
The old one looked like a bunch of parents at a CYO or middle school game.Don’t know how a half empty 118 kicking out the most loyal fans in the RAC is so much better. Penny wise and pound foolish. Was ridiculous to mess with the footprint.