August 27, 200917 yr I heard about a new arena back when I worked in the athletic department in the Fall/Winter 2008, but I know no details.
August 27, 200917 yr Would it really be a surprise? Louisville builds one that will be state of the art, how long before UK just has to play catch up?
August 27, 200917 yr Wouldn't surprise me at all Rupp is outdated and luxury boxes would be a cash cow for UK.
August 27, 200917 yr I know IMG proposed a new basketball facility (across from Rupp), more renovations to Commonwealth Stadium and a new and improved baseball facility using private monies. There was a feasability study going on and was to be finished last summer sometime. Does anyone know what became of that proposal?
August 27, 200917 yr Would it really be a surprise? Louisville builds one that will be state of the art, how long before UK just has to play catch up? I don't think building a new arena has much, if anything, to do with Louisville. It has much more to do with the fact that Rupp Arena is outdated, uncomfortable & just flat out old.
August 27, 200917 yr Would it really be a surprise? Louisville builds one that will be state of the art, how long before UK just has to play catch up? I think they wanna catch up with Tenn as well. It would be different not seeing a game at Rupp though.
August 27, 200917 yr I think they wanna catch up with Tenn as well. It would be different not seeing a game at Rupp though. What some may not realize is that Kentucky has been in Rupp Arena much longer than the previous arenas; I'm not counting the one before 1924 for this. A new arena being built would be beneficial and not beyond the realm of necessity when it comes to past construction history. Rupp Arena: 1976 - present (33 seasons) Memorial Coliseum: 1950 - 1976 (26 seasons) Alumni Gymnasium: 1924 - 1950 (26 seasons)
August 27, 200917 yr I don't think building a new arena has much, if anything, to do with Louisville. :lol:
August 27, 200917 yr :lol: It's OK if little brother wants to hang its hat on that but like it or not Rupp is old and needs to be replaced.:thumb:
August 27, 200917 yr It's OK if little brother wants to hang its hat on that but like it or not Rupp is old and needs to be replaced.:thumb: It is old and needs to be replaced, but if you think Louisville getting a new arena hasn't been mentioned in the same breath as UK building one, you're lying to yourself. :thumb:
August 27, 200917 yr It is old and needs to be replaced, but if you think Louisville getting a new arena hasn't been mentioned in the same breath as UK building one, you're lying to yourself. :thumb: UK can/will top it...
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