Assembly Hall = 34th best college stadium? SAY WHAT?!?

[djsalway 4,161]

I think the fault in the analysis is how they are looking at it. Is Assembly Hall one of the best arena's from a pure spectator view? Almost definitely not. I view Assembly Hall the same way many people view Wrigley Field, it may not be the nicest place out there, it may not be the most comfortable, but damnit when you go there for the first time you will ALWAYS remember it.

This is a FANTASTIC comparison. It isn't the best in the viewing, but it is an experience like no other.

[RBB89 3,497]

The article fails because it says it can't be renovated...even though it's about to be renovated. And despite its quirks, the only obstructed views are of the videoboard under the balcony, and they already installed monitors under there to take care of that. They are also replacing all the seats (including some wider ones with no armrests for better accessibility) and the giant red railings with plexiglass as part of the upcoming upgrade.

[Greyghost 42]

Ask any top ten team whether THEY think it's 34th?



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[ou812dude 3,326]

the fans make the atmosphere...not the structure itself...

IU fans are #1 or #2 in the nation...

therefore...Assembly Hall is the #1 or #2 

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Ask any top ten team whether THEY think it's 34th?



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This is an excellent point. The way AH was built, all of the noise concentrates right to the floor. Sitting first row for UK was the loudest experience of my entire life. When Oladipo dunked my brain blacked out the noise because it was too much to handle. I don't remember what it sounded like when the shot went in because my mind went in to shock

[FortWayneHoosier 6,246]

I think the fault in the analysis is how they are looking at it. Is Assembly Hall one of the best arena's from a pure spectator view? Almost definitely not. I view Assembly Hall the same way many people view Wrigley Field, it may not be the nicest place out there, it may not be the most comfortable, but damnit when you go there for the first time you will ALWAYS remember it.

as a cubs fan i totally agree with you, my wife and I went there for the first time and the atmosphere was tremendous, The pepsi, popcorn, and peanuts just tasted like the best thing in the world lol, it felt like going back in time, even the though wrigley was a dump lol

[FortWayneHoosier 6,246]

The article fails because it says it can't be renovated...even though it's about to be renovated. And despite its quirks, the only obstructed views are of the videoboard under the balcony, and they already installed monitors under there to take care of that. They are also replacing all the seats (including some wider ones with no armrests for better accessibility) and the giant red railings with plexiglass as part of the upcoming upgrade.

lol i sat in the last row against the wall i think 45 lol, we had to duck down the entire time to see the jumbo tron lol, this was before the screens

[Hovadipo 56,865]

This is an excellent point. The way AH was built, all of the noise concentrates right to the floor. Sitting first row for UK was the loudest experience of my entire life. When Oladipo dunked my brain blacked out the noise because it was too much to handle. I don't remember what it sounded like when the shot went in because my mind went in to shock

Vic gave me one of those moments and I was never able to explain it. But "brain blacked out the noise" is exactly what it was. Completely mind blowing.


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[CampHoosier 3,697]

as a cubs fan i totally agree with you, my wife and I went there for the first time and the atmosphere was tremendous, The pepsi, popcorn, and peanuts just tasted like the best thing in the world lol, it felt like going back in time, even the though wrigley was a dump lol

 

I'm so sorry...

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Freshman year. Top row of Balcony. Stood on our seats the entire game. I'll never forget this game, crazy I still love a game we lost.

My blacked out noise moment... 7:40 remaining in the game, Marco goes coast to coast for the slam. Place was shaking.

http://youtu.be/t2BV0990bOw

[JSHoosier 20,476]

I'm so sorry...

Me too.  And there are posters that say IU hasn't done much in a while, the Cubs haven't done a thing in 100 years.

[Ryno6284 2,805]

Freshman year. Top row of Balcony. Stood on our seats the entire game. I'll never forget this game, crazy I still love a game we lost.

My blacked out noise moment... 7:40 remaining in the game, Marco goes coast to coast for the slam. Place was shaking.

http://youtu.be/t2BV0990bOw

And IU fans would still kill to get those seats!  That's what makes Assembly Hall and IU fans!

[OliviaPope40 6,636]

The writer has to be a UK alum. 

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I agree IU Hoosier41---Assembly Hall (I still can't call it by its new name) is iconic! As a young kid it blew me away when I attended my first preconference game. And then in college it went to even another level when we played a ranked team or big ten rival. I have been to many other arenas/stadiums and there is nothing like THE HALL !  I do like the renovations that are coming but I am glad they decided to keep it around.  I love seeing the mountain of people on each side, feeling the building actually move from the noise, and the feeling of my ears still ringing half an hour after leaving the game! It may not be the newest or most modern structure,  but it is what college basketball is all about!

[CampHoosier 3,697]

No one is going to call it the Skjodt Assembly Hall except for TV announcers. At least it isn't the Yum Center or Value City Arena. 

[KingPG21 6,587]

Utah State got 5th........ pretty sure this dude might have really, really, wanted to have more people reading this. I guess goal accomplished. 

 

Michigan is in the top ten, which is laughable. They have a lot going for them, but going to Michigan to play, their fans and stadium is one of the last things that concerns me

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

Assembly Hall is the best place in the world to enjoy college basketball. No contest.

 

Hinkle comes in second for its atmosphere and history.

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Assembly Hall is the best place in the world to enjoy college basketball. No contest.

 

Hinkle comes in second for its atmosphere and history.

 

The history of the building maybe. But the atmosphere is pretty dull. Back in the mid 2000's that place was usually no more than half full. Last season they had pretty poor attendance numbers especially for students. 

[Hovadipo 56,865]

The history of the building maybe. But the atmosphere is pretty dull. Back in the mid 2000's that place was usually no more than half full. Last season they had pretty poor attendance numbers especially for students.

You still can't beat a big time B1G game there though, even in years like last year. But yeah, non-cons and some lower B1G matchups are definitely pretty dull.


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[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I agree with Greyghost to ask any top 10 team if they think its #34 and I would add ask any recruit if they have seen a game here if they thinks its #34. We all know better!