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I dunno, lots to process and they’re turning out the lights.
The let actual fans in the building?It was nice. They ran a scrimmage for what seemed like thirty minutes, then broke into small groups and ran various shooting drills.
Then there was some speechifying and introductions of the team by year, and then they turned us loose on the facility.
The hot dogs and soda are the same as they ever were at WR, but everything else seems pretty and shiny. I hadn’t thought about the difference a new PA system might make, but it was noticeable.
I liked the hustle and enthusiasm I saw in the scrimmage. Taylor has a pretty shot. We have a lot of height. The offensive sets look like they need lots and lots of work. Young is very friendly and a pleasant kid, and while he didn’t come off the floor much in his shots, he was reasonably accurate with jumpers.
I dunno, lots to process and they’re turning out the lights.
The let actual fans in the building?
Yes! And I got to tour (probably the only time I step into) the Wilson Club. It's sort of nice. ; )
The locker room's absolutely phenomenal. Definitely the only time I could set foot in there.
Talked for a while with Pete Nance. He's a well-spoken guy, as are all the NU student athletes I've met. And an example of our current team members being the best part of our recruiting process.
Yes! And I got to tour (probably the only time I step into) the Wilson Club. It's sort of nice. ; )
The locker room's absolutely phenomenal. Definitely the only time I could set foot in there.
Talked for a while with Pete Nance. He's a well-spoken guy, as are all the NU student athletes I've met. And an example of our current team members being the best part of our recruiting process.
Personally, I can't wait to bitch at "the people in the purple seats.""Build it and they will show up."
Will they generate noise? Who knows.
Yeah, we sure have a lot of people on this forum who don’t attend games but complain about the one’s that do.Personally, I can't wait to bitch at "the people in the purple seats."
Cutting off the students and the band with folding chairs is just stupid. Gee, maybe they are thinking that they didn't build enough seats. Who knew? Just got a e-mail from a friend who noted that her "seats" on a upper level are card table-like folding chairs. Really?The Wilson Club will be an interesting experiment. It's really nice -- so nice that I'm afraid club members might just hang out in the club for much of the game instead of filling their seats. Also, for better or worse, I think they've somehow made it impossible to re-sell those tickets on the secondary market (i.e. I don't see any of those tickets on StubHub for any game). On the one hand, that might mean fewer opposing fans in those seats (except guests of club members, hand-outs to clients, etc.) On the other hand, that might mean more unused seats in that section, especially for the non-conference games. One other weird thing, at least for the McKendree game, is that they put a single row of removable cushy VIP chairs directly in front of the band and the students. That would seem to definitely cut down on the manic vibe of students haranguing opposing free throw shooters, like in the old W-R.
This is stupid. The first chairs referred to are courtside seats, which are now on the baselines as well as the sideline.Cutting off the students and the band with folding chairs is just stupid. Gee, maybe they are thinking that they didn't build enough seats. Who knew? Just got a e-mail from a friend who noted that her "seats" on a upper level are card table-like folding chairs. Really?
There are folding chairs, but they are in the ADA-compliant sections.This is stupid. The first chairs referred to are courtside seats, which are now on the baselines as well as the sideline.
The other seats are not folding chairs. They are tall chairs to suit drink rails at the perimeter. Those are good seats in an excellent location.
LOL.The courtside seat holders sitting directly in front of the full marching band at the McKendree game didn't look too pleased. I wonder if their donation comes with complimentary ear plugs.
Wonder why?There are folding chairs, but they are in the ADA-compliant sections.
That's not what my friend said, plus she a non drinker.This is stupid. The first chairs referred to are courtside seats, which are now on the baselines as well as the sideline.
The other seats are not folding chairs. They are tall chairs to suit drink rails at the perimeter. Those are good seats in an excellent location.
Wonder why?
Cutting off the students and the band with folding chairs is just stupid. Gee, maybe they are thinking that they didn't build enough seats. Who knew? Just got a e-mail from a friend who noted that her "seats" on a upper level are card table-like folding chairs. Really?
Booze is only available in the Wilson Club at the moment - yet it is a drink rail. The seats are comfortable - sat there for a few minutes pregame - and it's a great view.That's not what my friend said, plus she a non drinker.