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[BG918]

My bad I was thinking Cameron had a smaller capacity. Obviously McCasland would have to be expanded but look no further than OSU to see how to vertically expand an old Fieldhouse. In addition to filling in the bowl around the court there would need to be an upper deck added to get closer to 8k capacity, which is what is proposed for the new arena.

Another article in favor of keeping basketball on campus https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/why...h-iU7p3yXOoFDY

[BoulderSooner]

My bad I was thinking Cameron had a smaller capacity. Obviously McCasland would have to be expanded but look no further than OSU to see how to vertically expand an old Fieldhouse. In addition to filling in the bowl around the court there would need to be an upper deck added to get closer to 8k capacity, which is what is proposed for the new arena.

Another article in favor of keeping basketball on campus https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/why...h-iU7p3yXOoFDY

has been studied and is not feasible ..


also OU has had more then 8k season ticket holder for almost all of the last 30 years ..

also GIA is a terrible place to watch a basketball game UNLESS you are in the first 15 rows ..


as for the article ... he is not very smart .. OU has more then 5k season ticket holders CURRENTLY >>

[BG918]

has been studied and is not feasible ..


also OU has had more then 8k season ticket holder for almost all of the last 30 years ..

also GIA is a terrible place to watch a basketball game UNLESS you are in the first 15 rows ..


as for the article ... he is not very smart .. OU has more then 5k season ticket holders CURRENTLY >>

The proposed new arena will only be 8000 capacity with the "potential" for 9500 according to this article. You could expand the Fieldhouse and get to those numbers.

Heikkila said for basketball, the new arena would ideally seat 8,000 fans but the venue could hold up to 9,500.

https://tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg...aa8b6bc32.html

[BoulderSooner]

The proposed new arena will only be 8000 capacity with the "potential" for 9500 according to this article. You could expand the Fieldhouse and get to those numbers.



https://tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg...aa8b6bc32.html

no you can't that study was done ..

[jedicurt]

The proposed new arena will only be 8000 capacity with the "potential" for 9500 according to this article. You could expand the Fieldhouse and get to those numbers.



https://tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg...aa8b6bc32.html

not without completely razing the building and starting over. and even then there were some concerns with the physical plant just to the north. it was determined to not be a feasible site by the university.

[BimmerSooner]

https://www.oudaily.com/news/univers...9b95e11ae.html

[BoulderSooner]

https://www.oudaily.com/news/univers...9b95e11ae.html

site plan is out

[mugofbeer]

The proposed new arena will only be 8000 capacity with the "potential" for 9500 according to this article. You could expand the Fieldhouse and get to those numbers.



https://tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg...aa8b6bc32.html

This would be like using duct tape to expand a worn out pair of sneakers that blew out.

[Jersey Boss]

The proposed new arena will only be 8000 capacity with the "potential" for 9500 according to this article. You could expand the Fieldhouse and get to those numbers.



https://tulsaworld.com/sports/colleg...aa8b6bc32.html

How many seats will be outside of the luxury boxes? Or are all 8k not in luxury boxes?
CM Holman indicated this going to a vote of the people before the council votes on it. If that is the case the stake holders have some work to do.

[BoulderSooner]

How many seats will be outside of the luxury boxes? Or are all 8k not in luxury boxes?
CM Holman indicated this going to a vote of the people before the council votes on it. If that is the case the stake holders have some work to do.

there is no public vote required for this project ..

[Jersey Boss]

there is no public vote required for this project ..

True. However a vote is not prohibited either. CM Holman has already voiced putting this to a vote prior to Council acting.

The prior deal faced public oposition to the extent the idea was shelved. The citizens here are not oppossed to recall actions on hot button issues. Council would be wise to guage public opinion.

[BoulderSooner]

True. However a vote is not prohibited either. CM Holman has already voiced putting this to a vote prior to Council acting.

The prior deal faced public oposition to the extent the idea was shelved. The citizens here are not oppossed to recall actions on hot button issues. Council would be wise to guage public opinion.

good for him .... who cares ... the the majority of the current council has no plans to put this to a public Vote ..

the prior deal didn't have council support before hand ... this deal was made hand in hand with the city and county ... and OU the entire way ..