New ‘Athletics Competition Arena’ on Alabama trustee meeting agenda According to Al.com

[bamacon]

Probably the same thing we did with Beard-Eaves, which still stands down in Auburn. We're only just now getting ready to tear it down.

Doubt it. UA needs parking something fierce. I could also see some additions in line for the Law School.

 

[bamacon]

The plans look great. To save $12M and have a better arena is a no-brainer, or should be.

I think that was the final eye opener. This will be realized this time. I LOVE the field house look!!!!

 

[BamaFlum]

A #1 team helps build atmosphere.

So what will they do with Coleman after this is built?

Renovate it for gymnastics? Volleyball?

 

[BamaBooey]

A #1 team helps build atmosphere.

So what will they do with Coleman after this is built?

I'd keep it and make it basketball practice facilities. Get rid of the seats and make the whole place a world class basketball practice facility.

 

[Trey1121]

I’m grateful they made this decision! I love the inside but the outside looks nice but it’s not impressive at all. Reminds me of the old natatorium. doesn’t even look like a 10K arena from the outside. I would love for it to give we a more “grand” looking facility just like BDS does. Looks like it will be mostly underground. Maybe they will correct that when they do the actual plans. Love the location but hope they add a parking deck. Wonder if McFarland will get ramps to enter/exit campus near the arena? The Blvd. is currently getting more lanes just north of the river now and it still won’t be enough for the traffic count on a typical weekday.
I just hope they do it right the first time! RTR

 

[Titans&Tide]

Kinda wish they'd include an ice surface so the hockey team could play their home games in Tuscaloosa instead of Pelham. That'd be a lot to ask for since it's just a club sport, but still.

 

[BamaMoon]

I'd keep it and make it basketball practice facilities. Get rid of the seats and make the whole place a world class basketball practice facility.

For who? I think you want your team practicing on its home court as much as possible. I know there's another practice gym in Coleman and I'm not sure how much it got used, but the more you shoot on your home rims the better!

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I tried to tell you guys a new building would not be much more expensive than a renovation job.

 

[ReturnToGlory]

Sounds like they are going to keep Coleman.
https://www.al.com/alabamabasketbal...man-coliseum-if-alabama-builds-new-arena.html

 

[bama579]

For Heaven's sake make the roof so that sound and lights can be hung for concerts, etc.

 

[BamaMoon]

Sounds like they are going to keep Coleman.
https://www.al.com/alabamabasketbal...man-coliseum-if-alabama-builds-new-arena.html

I think it would be better for them to practice on the new floor and shoot on those rims as much as possible. That's just me, but as a former player, I like the idea of being more comfortable with my home rims.

 

[deliveryman35]

I have been campaigning for this for over 20 years. Thanks Greg.

 

[deliveryman35]

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[CullmanTide]

It looks very nice but it's too small and will be obsolete the day it is finished. I know that is not a popular opinion because newer is always better right? If the goal is to elevate the program to compete with the Kentucky's of the world, this won't do it.

 

[NationalTitles18]

So did the board approve it?

 

[ReturnToGlory]

It looks very nice but it's too small and will be obsolete the day it is finished. I know that is not a popular opinion because newer is always better right? If the goal is to elevate the program to compete with the Kentucky's of the world, this won't do it.

Agree on being too small. Should be 12,500 to 13,000 at least.

 

[AUDub]

Agree on being too small. Should be 12,500 to 13,000 at least.

The thing is you need to be able to consistently fill it. I mean it definitely needs to be bigger than ours but 12,000 is probably pushing it for being able to consistently fill it.

 

[BamaBooey]

I agree. No need to have a big stadium for a crowd that mainly sits down the entire game. Better to have an intimate feel of thousands of students breathing on you.

 

[CullmanTide]

Agree on being too small. Should be 12,500 to 13,000 at least.

That's about right.

 

[ReturnToGlory]

The thing is you need to be able to consistently fill it. I mean it definitely needs to be bigger than ours but 12,000 is probably pushing it for being able to consistently fill it.

As long as there is a good product, Bama fans can fill 12,000 seats for SEC games.