Would You Call The RAC "Historic"?
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Can't really tell. Picture is cut off too high up...
Sure I would. We beat Cuse in a year when the won the NCAAs there.
Many other big Rutgers wins.
It was the home of the NBA's New Jersey Nets from their second year in the NBA, 1977, when the team moved from The Nassau Coliseum, until 1981,
The Grateful Dead played there May 15, 1981.
Styx brought their Grand Illusion October 24, 1979.
I am all for it !
Many other big Rutgers wins.
It was the home of the NBA's New Jersey Nets from their second year in the NBA, 1977, when the team moved from The Nassau Coliseum, until 1981,
The Grateful Dead played there May 15, 1981.
Styx brought their Grand Illusion October 24, 1979.
I am all for it !
I don't know that I'd go that far in terms of significance, but some of the greatest players ever both college and pro have played there, and it is decades old at this point. Since we are now committed to keeping and renovating it, if the men's team can start to succeed at a high level, it will begin to have more of a reverential feel to it.
Of course not. Dozens of arenas have similar claims to fame and with far more home-team success. But it's had a wonderful run with more to come. Isn't that enough?
It has to be historic.
The only time the broadcast teams for basketball games sit upstairs is in old historic arenas. Nowadays they are usually courtside
The only time the broadcast teams for basketball games sit upstairs is in old historic arenas. Nowadays they are usually courtside
Yes it is historic. It is one if the few true “barns” left in basketball. A place where ranked teams come to die. Those who survived left bleeding. It’s a special place. Time for it to awaken again
I'd rate this as the best single-game accomplishment in RAC history...
http://onthisdayinsports.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-24-1978-kevin-porter-breaks.html?m=1
To me, historic connotes a much longer past. The RAC is just 40 years old (this year). In the annals of NCAA bball history, it's still pretty young.
Down the road in Philadelphia, the Palestra has a much longer history than the RAC. It was once the home to the entire Big 5 competition and has hosted many NCAA games.
Out on the Plains in Lawrence, KU has a grand old arena that looks like the Palestra on steroids. And KU's gloried bball program has ensured that the fieldhouse has been home to much more history than the RAC. IIRC, it is named after the founder of basketball or, at least, he coached there.
I love the RAC and was there for the RU-SHU doubleheader (women and men) that opened the building. But historic? Not quite yet.
Down the road in Philadelphia, the Palestra has a much longer history than the RAC. It was once the home to the entire Big 5 competition and has hosted many NCAA games.
Out on the Plains in Lawrence, KU has a grand old arena that looks like the Palestra on steroids. And KU's gloried bball program has ensured that the fieldhouse has been home to much more history than the RAC. IIRC, it is named after the founder of basketball or, at least, he coached there.
I love the RAC and was there for the RU-SHU doubleheader (women and men) that opened the building. But historic? Not quite yet.
you missed the UMAss halftime sit in game that had to be finished later. we were beating #4 UMASS by 2 at half in front of a sold out RAC. Game was finished some time later in front of 450 people at the Palestra and we lost. Our best shooter (Charles Jones) ..yeah the guy who transferred to LIU and led the country in scoring was suspended from team prior to the finish.
http://umasshoops.com/games/1994-95/02071995.htm
(only at Rutgers lol)
but no, I would not call it such at this time. more accomplishments/time are needed..
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Me too. I still have the game notes. When the game was over, I went down to press row to pick 'em up.
My buddy dubbed it the Gulag a few years ago, and the name stuck. So yeah, it's historic. As for Julianne...
The RAC isn't "historic". Rutgers has never reached its basketball potential in that building. I seriously hope Rutgers has long term plans for a new arena. The RAC is small and has no fan amenities. It has limited earning potential as a basketball venue. A school the size of Rutgers, located in such a talent rich area for basketball talent should not be playing in a 8,000 seat gym.
On the other hand, it has the potential to be an incredible venue for the wrestling team. It should eventually be turned in to the full time home for wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball.
On the other hand, it has the potential to be an incredible venue for the wrestling team. It should eventually be turned in to the full time home for wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball.
You will be disappointed. No plans for a new RAC.
well there you go... [thumb2] (actually I should have asked which one? The one at the RAC or the the at the Palestra? [winking])
..and in the stands or on the court lol...
One of the most successful and storied CBB programs over the last 30 years, Duke, plays in an arena that seats 9,300. We first need to fill the RAC and then it can be a tremendously intimidating place to play for visitors and give us a true home court advantage. Regular sellouts and a loud building; now THAT will impress recruits.
Since when does size, amenities, and "earning potential" have ANYTHING whatsoever to do with something being "historic" LOL! WTF??
My buddy dubbed it the Gulag a few years ago, and the name stuck. So yeah, it's historic. As for Julianne...
She is easily - EASILY - the hottest broadcaster in all of sports (unless I'm missing something...).
Wouldn't call it historic, not enough positive things have happened in the building for it to be considered such. I'd call it a top 5 home court for big games though.
Those attributes have nothing to do with being historic.
No, the RAC isn't "historic". That is my answer to the OP's question.
I think that the venue has a lot to do with how successful a college program can be. I personally don't think the RAC does much to help RU become successful in basketball.
My apologies for being unclear. Hopefully, things turn around for RU men's hoops.
The problem with the RAC is that for an arena with only 8,000 seats, there a lot of bad seats. The 300s are terrible. They made a huge mistake not having a section like the student section where 118 is now.
That could be done easily. Would help a little with the acoustics too.
Not sure what else could be done other than putting real seats in the 300s.
And that was a great Dead show too! Have the tapes to prove it. It's an odd building and many great players have come through there. It's unique in that it's fairly small so you could be up close to great players like Larry Bird, Carmelo, Ray Allen, etc.
Easily? Pretty sure it requires expanding the front of the building. It would be a major project
If there are any changes to the RAC that’s where they’ll be.
And I was just thinking of a retractable bleacher thing anyway. Sometimes we wouldn’t even need them.
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