Atmosphere

[DonnyO]

I've been going to hoops games across the country for over 40 years, and have seen games from Georgetown's small gym (before they moved to a big arena) to Final Fours. I have had some great experiences, and seen some shows around the game that have been really good. Now that I live in Cincy, I wanted to know what you are most proud of about your house?

What are your favorite things about the experience at a game at 5/3 other than the game itself? Anything stand out?
And to be fair, other than the sitelines, what is your least favorite part of going to a game? Any thing you just can't stand?

Finally, have you been to another college arena that just blew you away with its experience?

Thanks.
DonnyO

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I've been going to hoops games across the country for over 40 years, and have seen games from Georgetown's small gym (before they moved to a big arena) to Final Fours. I have had some great experiences, and seen some shows around the game that have been really good. Now that I live in Cincy, I wanted to know what you are most proud of about your house?

What are your favorite things about the experience at a game at 5/3 other than the game itself? Anything stand out?
And to be fair, other than the sitelines, what is your least favorite part of going to a game? Any thing you just can't stand?

Finally, have you been to another college arena that just blew you away with its experience?

Thanks.
DonnyO

I went to KU for a year and went to all the basketball games. Also got to do a Coke Zero commercial in Allen Fieldhouse. That atmosphere is pretty special.

 

[BCM]

I guess the smell of pizza is pretty great but other than the actual physical atmosphere at the game, I never really notice anything else going on. Well, sometimes there are guys drumming barrels on the way out for cointossers.

 

[L-T]

I've been going to hoops games across the country for over 40 years, and have seen games from Georgetown's small gym (before they moved to a big arena) to Final Fours. I have had some great experiences, and seen some shows around the game that have been really good. Now that I live in Cincy, I wanted to know what you are most proud of about your house?

What are your favorite things about the experience at a game at 5/3 other than the game itself? Anything stand out?
And to be fair, other than the sitelines, what is your least favorite part of going to a game? Any thing you just can't stand?

Finally, have you been to another college arena that just blew you away with its experience?

Thanks.
DonnyO

Donny, in the 90s and early 2000s, I would put the atmosphere of this arena up against the best in the nation. It was electric. Today, we get one or two games a year where it approaches what we once had, but in general, the atmosphere sucks, mainly becuse attendance is way down. I know it can achieve those levels again, with or without an upgrade to the arena, but it will take one of those special teams playing a brand of basketball that excites fans before that happens again. I think we're getting very close to a surge in attendance and one of those kind of teams I speak of.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Donny, in the 90s and early 2000s, I would put the atmosphere of this arena up against the best in the nation. It was electric. Today, we get one or two games a year where it approaches what we once had, but in general, the atmosphere sucks, mainly becuse attendance is way down. I know it can achieve those levels again, with or without an upgrade to the arena, but it will take one of those special teams playing a brand of basketball that excites fans before that happens again. I think we're getting very close to a surge in attendance and one of those kind of teams I speak of.

L-T I couldn-t agree more. I'm just glad we have mick to help lead the way.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Hugs return was a fantastic game to attend.

 

[ucswais]

At it's best, the atmosphere of 5/3 is great. The crosstown shootout on campus is a madhouse. The passion and excitement is high and the noise easily trumps a lot of the bigger, nicer arenas in the region.

The downside is simple. The above happens 3-4 times a year now and the rest of the time it falls pretty far. I have noticed this year seems slightly improved over the last few, but the Nov/Dec games and sometimes even January against weaker opponents are just your typical ncaab game. Nothing more or less than what you'd expect.

The UCONN, X and Memphis games are must attend live events for me.

 

[BCM]

Georgetown Senior Night.

My god.

 

[bearcat8290]

Donny:

I've always liked the beer sales at UC games. I understand a number of schools do not allow beer sales. Now the university has added craft beers including Rivertown. That adds to the experience.