What's the biggest dump in the BE?

[mileskishnish72]

Got motivated to start this after a walk-on's comment about tomorrow's game (not to reveal my secret ballot). Was originally going to make the question about the worst place to see a game but realized that would bring the fans into the equation. Thus, the poll only asks about the facility itself. It could be a difficult question since not everyone has been everywhere - I've only been to seven of them. But in my experience, there is a clear leader in the clubhouse. What say you?

[tower912]

Majerus?   Oh, wait.   That isn't really connected to the Big East.

[NCMUFan]

HaHa

[GB Warrior]

From my experience, Real Chili

[Aughnanure]

Seton Hall’s arena is missing. Prudential Center.

Also the Capital Center is the demolished old DC arena. Should be Capital One arena.

Does UConn play most games at the XL or the pavilion now?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Seton Hall’s arena is missing. Prudential Center.

It's not. It's up there under its nickname "The Rock"

[StillAWarrior]

Based on Georgetown's last game, should McDonough Gym be included?

I feel like I'm not really qualified to vote in this. I've only been in two -- Hinkle and Cintas. While Finkle is my clear favorite between those two (I love that building), I really can't call Cintas a dump. So, I'll abstain. I will see MSG next month for the first time.

I'm curious to know how the voting is going.

[Scoop Snoop]

Based on Georgetown's last game, should McDonough Gym be included?[/color]

I feel like I'm not really qualified to vote in this. I've only been in two -- Hinkle and Cintas. While Finkle is my clear favorite between those two (I love that building), I really can't call Cintas a dump. So, I'll abstain. I will see MSG next month for the first time.

I'm curious to know how the voting is going.

Even worse than Seton Hall's gym, and that's setting a very low bar.

Agree on abstaining. I go to the DC games but am not qualified to pass judgement on the other venues.

[Galway Eagle]

Hinkle, it's historical and lovable but it's objectively outdated, smells weird, and the floor was weirdly wet. It's a lovable significant dump.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I've been to Hinkle once.  It was fine.  Without the nostalgia, it would be high up on this list.

[RJax55]

The amenities at Wintrust are not great. That said, it is a nice place to watch a game.

If DePaul was still at the All State Arena, that would be the clear winner.

[Galway Eagle]

The amenities at Wintrust are not great. That said, it is a nice place to watch a game.

If DePaul was still at the All State Arena, that would be the clear winner.

Great point and usually they have half the concession stands closed so you're in line for 30min for a beer at half time.

[#UnleashSean]

Great point and usually they have half the concession stands closed so you're in line for 30min for a beer at half time.

Make sure you arrive 40+ minutes early for an mu game. They are not prepared for the influx of fans.

[We R Final Four]

Have only been to Fiserv and wintrust, so I also am not a good judge.

[Galway Eagle]

Make sure you arrive 40+ minutes early for an mu game. They are not prepared for the influx of fans.

Also true, though I found the hotel bridge entrance was much faster.

[DFW HOYA]

They are all fairly nice. Butler and Providence have older buildings, but neither are decrepit.

Maybe a better poll is best fan atmosphere. Two rise qucikly to the top (or bottom, as the case may be.)

[RJax55]

Make sure you arrive 40+ minutes early for an mu game. They are not prepared for the influx of fans.

I've been to Wintrust for non-MU games and the lines for the concessions were still bad.

[JWags85]

If DePaul was still at the All State Arena, that would be the clear winner.

Honestly, Im not sure Allstate is a clear loser to the Prudential Center.  Prudential Center is absolutely cavernous which makes a mediocre arena even worse when its a third to half filled like SHU games Ive been to there.

[GB Warrior]

I've been to Wintrust for non-MU games and the lines for the concessions were still bad.

Why

[Scoop Snoop]

They are all fairly nice. Butler and Providence have older buildings, but neither are decrepit.

Maybe a better poll is best fan atmosphere. Two rise qucikly to the top (or bottom, as the case may be.)

I like this take!

[RJax55]

Honestly, Im not sure Allstate is a clear loser to the Prudential Center.  Prudential Center is absolutely cavernous which makes a mediocre arena even worse when its a third to half filled like SHU games Ive been to there.

I have never been to the Prudential Center. I will say, it doesn't look great on TV.

[Galway Eagle]

Why

They again close half of them. I remember going to every MU TBT game at the Wintrust the year we lost to Ohio State Alumni. In a full arena they tarped off two concessions and two bathrooms! It was insane how terrible their management is. I'd hate to ever go for a concert.

[Dr. Blackheart]

They are all fairly nice. Butler and Providence have older buildings, but neither are decrepit.

Maybe a better poll is best fan atmosphere. Two rise qucikly to the top (or bottom, as the case may be.)

Fan experience or home court advantage?

[StillAWarrior]

Hinkle, it's historical and lovable but it's objectively outdated, smells weird, and the floor was weirdly wet. It's a lovable significant dump.

I've been to Hinkle once.  It was fine.  Without the nostalgia, it would be high up on this list.

I agree with you both. Still, I love that place.

[RJax55]

Why

Haha. It's a good question. I have access to free DePaul tickets, so I've gone to a handful of non-MU Big East games at Wintrust.