Jamie Pollard on KXNO today
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JP needs to ignore twitter, he comes off as a douche ******** about complaints.
LMAO the new Hilton bleachers literally moved the students back a couple of feet.
He said 8 feet with a mini-fence, which MAYBE would give the visiting team a little more time to get to the handshake line. At least more time than Wake Forest.
I think the moving of students has hurt the overall environment (just my opinion). Likewise, our students at Hilton seem a mile away from the court compared to other Top 10 venues. Think of how much better it could be with a few changes.
I think over the past 30 years they've incrementally moved back, it hasn't all been at once.
Yep. You watch some other games where the students are practically right on top of the action and it makes you a bit jealous.
It was all at once, with the installation of the new pullout bleacher seating. The old pullouts had been there for decades prior.
Few feet actually. 8 to be exact. I know it's not a major issue but dang it I will die on this hill
They asked and he said it's not changing at least as long as he is the A.D. Said he doesn't want to go through that again.
Hilton renovations would be dumb, I'm glad those are on pause. Way bigger fish to fry than remodeling what is already an AD crown jewel. Sock as much money away to pay those players is got to be the strategy.
He's a douche about most things. But really good with the balance sheet.
Yeah the uncertainty of athletic funds moving forward you can tell is something Jamie is very much monitoring. Most major facility improvements will have to come from donors
I can't tell you how glad I am that I don't give a **** about Pollards twitter blocking habits.
Is it a crown jewel facility in itself or just cardinal-colored glasses?
The fans make it a great environment inside the arena, but things like the concourses, concessions, and premium areas are poor and the arena itself is very much in need of a facelift and improvements. There are parts of the arena externally that are honestly pretty dumpy looking. Does that mean it should be thrown away entirely? No. But after 50 years its due for a refresh to make it something to be proud of for the next 50
I agree. Leave the inside the same. Put some money into the outside and Concourse area. Inside is perfect. Just go crazy and we are all good. The rest needs some work.
I'm guessing the AD has donations earmarked for certain projects and those projects get done for a fraction of what a Hilton renovation costs.
I also wouldn't be surprised if he's seeing that it isn't out of the question that in 10 years or less Hilton is strictly a MBB venue.
I'm guessing if you ask a recruit about Hilton they would have GLOWING reviews. Hilton is known nationally as a basketball fans dream. I'm sure there are dumpy things about Hilton and if we had oil money we would fix. But it's still the crown jewel whether the pissers or concourse are up to date or not. Pay the players, forget the amenities.
