Assembly Hall

[IndianaBB 34]

No I am not. Born and raised a Hoosier but moved out of state after college. Most of my family are still living there. I live in jay hawk country but very far from a KU person. I live 30 minutes from Lawrence. Why wouldn't a basketball fan go see a game there. Really!

I am not talking down Assembly Hall and the 40 million dollars earmarked are a good sign. I have lived in six states since college and I can't help saying their is a lot to see and do etc. Good lord.

[BGleas 7,880]

I'm confused. Assembly Hall is regularly regarded as one of the "mecca's" of college basketball. It's one of the most historic arena's in college basketball. There's a reason Gus Johnson call it the Carnegie Hall of College Basketball.

[IndianaBB 34]

It's all good. Everyone needs to get out and explore a little bit. Done.

[Dalton26 16,892]

It's all good. Everyone needs to get out and explore a little bit. Done.

Getting out and exploring has nothing to do with it. I've lived in multiple states and have been in states ranging from California to NY. What you said had nothing to do with getting out, especially when you blatantly contradicted yourself. Also putting down Assembly Halls historic value on an IU website probably won't win people over.

[IndianaBB 34]

I will really look forward to making back to Bloomington after all the renovations are done etc. I am sure it will be nice.

[Feathery 4,005]

I was in favor of a new stadium as long as it would be loud and have improved viewing areas.

Alas we are getting a renovation. The inner bowl isn't changing. So if you sit in a bad seat it will still be a bad seat. The outer shell is getting the renovation. Lobby, concourses, restrooms, etc will get a facelift. the finished product should look nice.

[schoosier 3,451]

I was in favor of a new stadium as long as it would be loud and have improved viewing areas.
Alas we are getting a renovation. The inner bowl isn't changing. So if you sit in a bad seat it will still be a bad seat. The outer shell is getting the renovation. Lobby, concourses, restrooms, etc will get a facelift. the finished product should look nice.

That's the problem, just too many bad seats. I stand by playing n Wildermuth for a season and opening a new Assembly Hall right where the old one sits. Wake up the echos to bring in the future and sell the old Assembly Hall brick by brick. Sorry Notre Dame for the echo reference and I hope you beat the cheaters of Kentucky. It really makes since considering falling debris, terrible bathrooms, etc...

[protectthishouse 162]

That's the problem, just too many bad seats. I stand by playing n Wildermuth for a season and opening a new Assembly Hall right where the old one sits. Wake up the echos to bring in the future and sell the old Assembly Hall brick by brick. Sorry Notre Dame for the echo reference and I hope you beat the cheaters of Kentucky. It really makes since considering falling debris, terrible bathrooms, etc...

How exactly do you plan on playing in Wildermuth with a grand total of zero seats?

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

What does/doesn't etc. AFH have that AH doesn't etc.? I get the bad site lines etc. of AH etc. but from a historical and traditional etc. point I don't see much of a difference etc. am I missing something etc.?

[IndianaBB 34]

There is a lot of differences but I am not going there discussion wise. I am not interested in being accused or attacked regarding the subject matter. I am sure the AH updates are well planned out and will be great. We will need to wait and enjoy the finished updates once they are completed.

[Josh 12,542]

Allen Field House has one of the ugliest courts in all of basketball. 

[Whoozhers 3,647]

NCAA 1978 Finals trivia question:
What floor was used for the finals at the Checker Dome in 1978?

[Josh 12,542]

NCAA 1978 Finals trivia question:
What floor was used for the finals at the Checker Dome in 1978?

 

I have 4 pieces of that floor

[Whoozhers 3,647]

Cool. I gave mine to my son. He cherishes it!

[IUsafety 2,775]

NCAA 1978 Finals trivia question:
What floor was used for the finals at the Checker Dome in 1978?

??? Before my time, curious to what the answer is.

[Whoozhers 3,647]

??? Before my time, curious to what the answer is.

The Checkerdome floor was deemed unworthy to play on so IU let them use the AH floor for the finals. ND, Arkansas, Duke & of course UK who won with ol' Joe B. Hall and Jack Givens that had a boatload of points in the final game. I was fortunate to have been there...

[IndianaBB 34]

Allen Field House has one of the ugliest courts in all of basketball.

The discussion is about facilities. Try following the thread before joining in. Ugly probably not but the big mascot at center court also does not make it the best by any means.

[Dalton26 16,892]

The discussion is about facilities. Try following the thread before joining in. Ugly probably not but the big mascot at center court also does not make it the best by any means.

Actually the discussion was about Assembly Hall not AFH or any other place in general. Let's cool it on telling people when they can and can't join in. Thanks.

[IndianaBB 34]

OK sounds good. I think I am now being followed. LOL thanks.

[Dalton26 16,892]

OK sounds good. I think I am now being followed. LOL thanks.

You are being "followed" that's part of my job as a mod. Everyone on here is "followed".