There is no anchor tenant in that building now so scheduling shouldn’t be too tough.
But it is awful for basketball. On the other hand it is literally right down the street from the Statehouse, so some schmoozing of NJ pols might not be a bad idea.
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But it is awful for basketball. On the other hand it is literally right down the street from the Statehouse, so some schmoozing of NJ pols might not be a bad idea.
I say we take the opportunity to build a more statewide fan base and play home games at several locations. 1) Prudential Newark 2) Cure in Trenton 3) The old convention center in AC 4) one or two BIG game at MSG. Etc
If this happens, I wouldn't be surprised if you see a few venues with one larger anchor venue for the league games.
That might be true right now but who knows what they have planned.
Maybe that has already been considered.
Yeah. You could have pulled that off in 2016, but not now.
I'm not saying something like this won't happen - but that's terrible from a player perspective
You are going to get that already with a renovated RAC. The deck will probably be reshuffled and those that really don't pay up will lose their great seats......not that it wouldn't have eventually happened without a renovation,.
Horrible idea. Who splits games amongst a few different locations around their state? All games on campus.
Edit…Heard Basketball may play on Trenton for one year but that was during the season. Not sure anymore.
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I hope not. I won't be going then. Trenton has to be most inconvenient location of all mentioned here.
You’re one of the twelve in a half empty section most games. Sorry don’t mess with the footprint of one of the best home court advantage s in the country.. Penny wise and pound ffoollish. Don’t do it at Duke, Palestra, Phog, the great basketball pits. It’s what makes the college game better than the pros. Tearing. Down 118 and displacing most loyal fans in RAC was everything wrong with college athletic s. Petrified RU will screw it up.
Devils, SHU and concerts? Can’t imagine many available dates. Ratger Jadwin than Trenton or fix up The Barn!
Don't put it past someone to screw it up. They may gut the place and put in a bowl concept. Lol, 😀.
Jadwin has a capacity of maybe 6800
I would guess Trenton is less than the RAC
Not sure
If most season ticket holders renew for either venue it puts a strain on available seating for the occasional fan and students.
Assuming they keep the ticket holders as the priority.
or maybe they allow those Ticket holders skip a year without losing consecutive year points
Minor concerns but these issues may crop up
The RAC has improved a lot over the past 10 years...scoreboard, sound system, etc. Can't we do things in the offseason? I don't know why you need to sacrifice a season unless you are making major changes. Maybe i am thinking small time.....is their really a huge demand for premium seating and club like amenities?
Add a recession that will soon be here....
Add a recession that will soon be here....
There is no reason to move the season ticket holders after this is done
They are already paying a premium for where they are
You don’t piss off your best customers
You give them the opportunity to pay and remain
Any major renovation is going to make the seats wider and give more leg room. There will be less seats in each section.
Can you read. This thread was all based on the premise that the RAC would not be available for a year. So are you saying play B1G games at the college ave gym - or maybe you are recommending the Livingston gym???
I think more revenue can be generated by just raising ticket prices. I think (don't know) you can actually generate more revenue with the current configuration than adding 2,000 seats and having club seating.
This would be very disappointing to have a season with no RAC, and I agree the chances of screwing things up would seem to outweigh the possible benefit of upgrades/changes. I'd rather see continued incremental changes. As soon as the home season ends one year, get to work two days later, and do what you can. Maybe the preseason of the following year would be more road/neutral than usual, or "home" games in other New Jersey venues, but get the team back in the RAC ASAP.
This is a scheme to game the NET rankings so they can call more games neutral court games.😉
Whole idea / reality of playing away from the RAC for 1 full year sucks!
Given the political ties / attendance capacities / and Hobbs affiliation with Seton Hall - I’m sure it’ll be Newark but I really hope it’s Trenton or even Meadowlands. Cozy arena in Trenton and much easier to park and get out of the Trenton arena or Meadowlands than the Newark disaster. Newark sucks and getting there / parking etc is an absolute nightmare.
Given the political ties / attendance capacities / and Hobbs affiliation with Seton Hall - I’m sure it’ll be Newark but I really hope it’s Trenton or even Meadowlands. Cozy arena in Trenton and much easier to park and get out of the Trenton arena or Meadowlands than the Newark disaster. Newark sucks and getting there / parking etc is an absolute nightmare.
I’m sure this will have a real positive impact on recruiting; making the ncaa tournament; the fan base and the welfare of the student athletes. 🤮
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How about we play in Monmouth? Tell King Rice and the bench mob they should schedule around us.
Meadowlands is a tv/movie set now. And Trenton? C'mon. May as well play in Philly at that point. Newark is the easiest via mass transit for more fans than not. Probably easier for students too.
Lol. If we play on the road or play home games that are unattainable , I strongly recommend Monmouth home arena to watch a game. Free parking / very new arena / cheap good food. Team unfortunately will not be good this year. Lost a lot of talent via graduation and no incoming talent to replace them. King may not king for this year. 😂
Now that RU72 has broken the news, here's what I heard from reliable sources back in February...
*It's 95 percent certain the games will be played in Newark during the season in which construction takes place. RU had also zeroed in on Trenton, but after a few meetings it was determined that Trenton was not a good place to play because it's in the Philly market. TV and radio want the games played in the NY market.
*Don't expect much in regards to added seating
*Bathrooms could remain limited. According to one person I spoke with, paraphrasing..."you wouldn't think it, but adding bathrooms is tricky. There are so many rules and regulations, it would make your head spin."
*Corridors will be expanded
*...and this is the change I found most interesting: the RAC's main entrance will be moved to the side that faces the green lot.
*It's 95 percent certain the games will be played in Newark during the season in which construction takes place. RU had also zeroed in on Trenton, but after a few meetings it was determined that Trenton was not a good place to play because it's in the Philly market. TV and radio want the games played in the NY market.
*Don't expect much in regards to added seating
*Bathrooms could remain limited. According to one person I spoke with, paraphrasing..."you wouldn't think it, but adding bathrooms is tricky. There are so many rules and regulations, it would make your head spin."
*Corridors will be expanded
*...and this is the change I found most interesting: the RAC's main entrance will be moved to the side that faces the green lot.
I hope the fanbase that takes mass transit enjoys the beautiful aroma of Newark Penn Station or parking at $30 minimally as well as commuting to that hellhole during rush hour. I also cannot see many students attending games in Newark unless it’s a big game
If we have to relocate for a year, I’m sure it ll be Newark but it will piss the hell out of me
More suburban anti-Newark rhetoric, got it. Here's the deal: no one would be happy about being out of the RAC for a year, but if you're telling me Trenton and Jadwin are better options than the Pru Center, you're insane. If you want to be pissed and not make the best out of the situation, be my guest.
This doesn’t sound good.
Agree. I don't really like what I'm hearing about the teasers and implications in that blurb. Especially moving the entrance. I guess I'll reserve further judgement until plans are released. Excited for that day!
In what way will things be possibly reshuffled, will people who sit 100 level sidelines lose their seats? People who have been there for 20+ years?
So will people lose their seats or will it just more so be an update and improvement of other things?
It's crazy. Been to multiple mid-week and weekend games at Pru this year.
I literally went to Pru for Cirque de solie last Friday.
Got there 7pm on a Friday.
Minimal traffic coming from 78 to 21.
The only time I hit significant traffic was picking up my sister after Justin Bieber. I don't think we'll have to worry about a crowd of that magnitude though.
Does $30 to park suck? Yes but it's a one year deal.
No matter where we move games it socks.
Students aren't going to the Meadowlands or Trenton.
