Bucks to unveil $500 million stadium plan just north of BC

[bradley center bat]

And it has bats!

Don't remove me, I want to go in the new arena.  I miss Ed Cooley.

[GooooMarquette]

The roof is breaking. The heating system doesn't work at time. No hot water in bathroom. Cracks on the side of the building and has major water issues. Some things for starters.

That how you got in?

[rocky_warrior]

ever sit in the upper level. it sucks.

I know I'm not the only one...in the BC I prefer the upper level mid-ish court seats to those in the lower level.  Close to the rails of course, but a better angle than most lower level seats.

[martyconlonontherun]

UWM Panther Arena got the new scoreboard and side viedoboards last season and replaced 3,000 plus seats down low. They are replacing 3,000 plus seats this summer. The scoreboard does look sharp!
https://localtvwiti.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/panthers-arena-scoreboard.jpg?w=770

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdNxnrN_6AY

Gimbel speciality. The present value of the UWm rent is less than the cost of the additions.

[jsglow]

I know I'm not the only one...in the BC I prefer the upper level mid-ish court seats to those in the lower level.  Close to the rails of course, but a better angle than most lower level seats.

Chick and I agree.

[mu03eng]

I know I'm not the only one...in the BC I prefer the upper level mid-ish court seats to those in the lower level.  Close to the rails of course, but a better angle than most lower level seats.

Also agree.  Plan was not to move down to the lower bowl until I could end up solidly in the land of gold vests and jumping around.  Now it looks like we won't have to worry about that.

[jsglow]

Also agree.  Plan was not to move down to the lower bowl until I could end up solidly in the land of gold vests and jumping around.  Now it looks like we won't have to worry about that.

Truthfully, most of the season ticket holders around us have been with the program almost forever.  Our neighbor has had tickets since 1971.

[mu03eng]

Truthfully, most of the season ticket holders around us have been with the program almost forever.  Our neighbor has had tickets since 1971.

Oh I know, I'm in for the long con 

[hairy worthen]

I know I'm not the only one...in the BC I prefer the upper level mid-ish court seats to those in the lower level.  Close to the rails of course, but a better angle than most lower level seats.

I have long legs and the angle is too steep. Gives me the feeling like I am going to fall.

One time a drunk guy was walking down the steps and tripped over me. Thinking that I tripped him, he threw his remaining cup of beer on me. With beer muscles intact, I chased him down the tunnel and beat on him until security arrived. He got kicked out, I didn't, but I digress.

[Warrior Code]

I would love a cold Ranier right now.

[Galway Eagle]

Wasn't that new scoreboard supposed to be State of the art? Are they gonna keep that or just toss it out in the trash?

[4everwarriors]

Probably go up on EBay, hey?

[Skatastrophy]

This new stadium is a great opportunity for MU to reconfigure the student section.

[GGGG]

Wasn't that new scoreboard supposed to be State of the art? Are they gonna keep that or just toss it out in the trash?

They will resell it.  They will resell as much of that kind of that stuff as they can. 

[GooooMarquette]

They will resell it.

If they can.  Stuff like that goes from "state of the art" to obsolete pretty quickly.  Maybe MUHS will be in the market in '17?

[Spotcheck Billy]

They can have a rummage sale like County Stadium had, put that scoreboard in some scooper's mancave

[mu_hilltopper]

Gosh .. so many winners.  Looks like 2 of the losers get to pay for the deal.  Hooray.

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2015/07/17/eyes-on-milwaukee-bucks-arena-winners-and-losers/

[Eldon]

Gosh .. so many winners.  Looks like 2 of the losers get to pay for the deal.  Hooray.

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2015/07/17/eyes-on-milwaukee-bucks-arena-winners-and-losers/

I had no idea that MCTS was in such bad shape.  Makes me hate the streetcar even more

[Litehouse]

The Assembly schedules a vote on the arena for July 28th.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/assembly-leaders-schedule-vote-next-week-on-milwaukee-arena-b99541260z1-317597821.html

[bilsu]

This new stadium is a great opportunity for MU to reconfigure the student section.

That is what I am afraid of. I could see Wojo giving the best seats to the students, because he feels it gives him a better home court advantage. I for one will not pay to sit behind students.

[MUsoxfan]

That is what I am afraid of. I could see Wojo giving the best seats to the students, because he feels it gives him a better home court advantage. I for one will not pay to sit behind students.

I think putting students behind the baskets on both ends would be nice. Leave the middle for the $$

[ChicosBailBonds]

That is what I am afraid of. I could see Wojo giving the best seats to the students, because he feels it gives him a better home court advantage. I for one will not pay to sit behind students.

I would be shocked if it happens Bilsu.  When I was the Asst AD we commissioned a study to move the students to better areas.  The loss in revenue was huge.  Ultimately we convinced the administration and the students to go for general admission student seating, which is still in place today.    I just don't think the economics are going to work. They didn't back then, I'd be shocked if they do today.

[MUfan12]

I think you'll see them still behind one basket, but there won't be a tunnel running through it. Hopefully they'll cut some sections as well.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

That is what I am afraid of. I could see Wojo giving the best seats to the students, because he feels it gives him a better home court advantage. I for one will not pay to sit behind students.

Good. I don't even care if the students are on the sidelines, just get them out of the corner.

[martyconlonontherun]

I would be shocked if it happens Bilsu.  When I was the Asst AD we commissioned a study to move the students to better areas.  The loss in revenue was huge.  Ultimately we convinced the administration and the students to go for general admission student seating, which is still in place today.    I just don't think the economics are going to work. They didn't back then, I'd be shocked if they do today.

Add in that we are probably losing 2k seats, I doubt MU is looking to give away any prime seating locations. I like the endzone idea. There will probably be more lower bowl seats, so the number of students close to the action will be improved.