[KYHoopsFan71]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

[shottaker23]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

I'm actually curious about attendance this year. I've been to every session and honestly the crowds appear way off. Like you I see no way they are going back to having it at the HS level. Personally the seating isn't awful I can deal with it. My biggest complaint is the concession lines have been horrid this year, not enough workers not enough concessions etc.

[insideinfo]

Yes

[Cactus Jack]

It isn't going elsewhere for the foreseeable future, but you say "still" as if everyone was initially a fan.

[MeLuckyCharms]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

I'm actually curious about attendance this year. I've been to every session and honestly the crowds appear way off. Like you I see no way they are going back to having it at the HS level. Personally the seating isn't awful I can deal with it. My biggest complaint is the concession lines have been horrid this year, not enough workers not enough concessions etc.

Bell didn't want video streaming to help the gate this year, I think that theory can be debunked after the crowds for the first round. As bad as I've seen it.

[KYHoopsFan71]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

I'm actually curious about attendance this year. I've been to every session and honestly the crowds appear way off. Like you I see no way they are going back to having it at the HS level. Personally the seating isn't awful I can deal with it. My biggest complaint is the concession lines have been horrid this year, not enough workers not enough concessions etc.

the crowd last night for the first girls semi was pretty light. I’ll be heading out soon for the 2:30 South game. 

one thing I’ll add, the upcharges on Ticketmaster are a joke. I’ll take my chances at the window or sit in the general admission corner.

[Old School Hound]

Corbin fans should hate it because their teams play like shit there, and always have. Thank goodness for Andrew Taylor.

[KYHoopsFan71]

Corbin fans should hate it because their teams play like shit there, and always have. Thank goodness for Andrew Taylor.

To be fair, Jefferson Davis has had his struggles at the Arena. 

Hopefully, we break that nine year streak against the Jags on Monday

[Granny Bear]

^^Good luck!!

I hate the Arena for basketball games. Went to a few concerts there, and it's a PERFECT venue for that.
When HC's turn came around to host the regional tournament, we chose to have it at the school. Lord have mercy!!! Pissed off EVERYBODY!!
I loved it!!!

[4 Quarters]

I’ll start by saying, for me, not really. 

Sure, The Arena is great for accommodating large crowds and ample space for parking, vendors.

The game experience? Nope. General admission viewing is like watching a Cubs game from the highrise apartments near Wrigley Field. Reserved seating is better, but the floor is still a good distance from the stands. Sound varies by location. And, minor complaint, there is next to zero cell reception inside the building. 

I realize that going back to HS gyms isn’t happening, and modifying the arena for ballgames isn’t happening, just wish they designed it more for sports and not truck pulls. 

Oh well, just an old guy complaining

Give me the Arena every day of the week.  Have you ever been to Rupp, lot of horrible seats.