Paycom Center (formerly Chesapeake Arena)

[EtanEiko]

I'm starting to wonder if there is ANYTHING you actually like. lol. You are quite the prolific hater.

Attention. He likes attention lol

[Rover]

I guess we will know for sure once the writer's strike is over.

Double down. LOL. I think I'll take Pete's take. I prefer ones with actual knowledge and experience over something mired in depression and gloom.

[April in the Plaza]

Attention. He likes attention lol

I think he’s just trying to carry on the legacy of the big time OKC hater, dcsooner. Haven’t seen that guy lately.

[Just the facts]

I think he’s just trying to carry on the legacy of the big time OKC hater, dcsooner. Haven’t seen that guy lately.

You are aware I'm the one defending OKC and PSM in this discussion right?

[OkieinGeorgia]

You are aware I'm the one defending OKC and PSM in this discussion right?

No, that's not clear at all. You just sound like you hate everything and nothing impresses you.

[Just the facts]

No, that's not clear at all. You just sound like you hate everything and nothing impresses you.

Well then go back and read it again. Pete and others have constantly bashed on Prairie Surf almost since day one. They site Prairie Surf and Oklahoma in general as to why Tulsa King won't be filiming in Oklahoma.

The reality is Tulsa King has internal issues. Show runners don't quit the number #1 streaming series over "creative differences" unless it is a ****-show behind the scenes, especially when you consider they couldn't find a replacement. People should be chomping at the bit to land that job.

[bombermwc]

Well the city could always claim Eminent Domain over the whole Myriad and put an end to that. Lol.

[OkieinGeorgia]

Well then go back and read it again. Pete and others have constantly bashed on Prairie Surf almost since day one. They site Prairie Surf and Oklahoma in general as to why Tulsa King won't be filiming in Oklahoma.

The reality is Tulsa King has internal issues. Show runners don't quit the number #1 streaming series over "creative differences" unless it is a ****-show behind the scenes, especially when you consider they couldn't find a replacement. People should be chomping at the bit to land that job.

If you had said that from the beginning, it would have been clear. This isn't a reading problem, it was a writing problem. Lol

[Just the facts]

OkieinGeorgia - I'll take that under advisement but hopefully it is clear now.

[PhiAlpha]

Well the city could always claim Eminent Domain over the whole Myriad and put an end to that. Lol.

Claim eminent domain on their own land?

[HFAA Alum]

Claim eminent domain on their own land?

That is unironically the most American thing I've ever heard.

[Dob Hooligan]

That is unironically the most American thing I've ever heard.

And add a Land Value Tax in order to get them off high center and start building.

[caaokc]

https://journalrecord.com/2023/06/21...g-this-summer/

[jn1780]

TBF, the showrunner stepped down due to creative differences and I don't think they've found a new one yet.

There doesn't have to be one right answer. Poorly managed show and poorly managed studio could be both correct. The cast and crew complaining about PSM just adds to the fire. If all filming in OKC was just make the crew unhappy and added costs, what's the point of filming in OKC?

[jn1780]

I think Omni and the CC have their own HVAC, Omni definitely has units on the roof. ...

I also think BOK has its own HVAC too, covered by the false top floors.

I'm pretty sure the Convention Center uses the chilled and heated water from the Sheridan facility. I recall that they had to put in a new line that goes along Robinson to the new CC. Would have been a great opportunity to put in a new line for Paycom while they were at it.

[Just the facts]

There doesn't have to be one right answer. Poorly managed show and poorly managed studio could be both correct. The cast and crew complaining about PSM just adds to the fire. If all filming in OKC was just make the crew unhappy and added costs, what's the point of filming in OKC?

What crew complained about PSM and Oklahoma other than Stallone saying it was hot?

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Wow! Has anybody seen the new 7 MILLION dollar video board?
And, wow, look at the new seats in Paycom. Every seat was replaced!
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahom...board/45013163

[jn1780]

Wow! Has anybody seen the new 7 MILLION dollar video board?
And, wow, look at the new seats in Paycom. Every seat was replaced!
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahom...board/45013163

Assuming the new arena is passed and built, some old arena is going going to get a good deal on seats and a scoreboard here in about 5- 7 years. Depending on the fate of Paycom of course.

[BoulderSooner]

Assuming the new arena is passed and built, some old arena is going going to get a good deal on seats and a scoreboard here in about 5- 7 years. Depending on the fate of Paycom of course.

scoreboard will just get moved to the new arena ..

[caaokc]

Very cool and long overdue!

[bombermwc]

I'm so glad they are replacing the seats. Even with the new arena coming, and i would say ESPECIALLY because of that, it's important to get that done while there's still an active need. Think about how those Myriad seats never got replaced, not once. How many of us sat on red duct tape seats? These are not anything close to as bad, but its a good chance to stay ahead of it so the new seats have a chance to have a good long life with the facility.

They mention the return of the big dance for basketball too. I can only imagine the opportunity once the new arena is there, for both Mens and Womens at the same time!!! And i'm thinking maybe they're putting the current scoreboard in storage so they have one to put back in there once the new one moves to the new arena? It's entirely possible though, that they just get a whole other new one for the new arena rather than taking it with them. New space, new lines, new needs, etc.

But i'm glad we're still keeping our short-term views active with a realistic vision, while still keeping our eyes on the long-term goals. This is honestly, one of the defining moments for OKC professional sports. How is OKC going to handle this first time that the team and the city say "hey we need this, so how will we pay for it". That public/private partnership has been a point of battles and lost teams in so many markets. I hope that everyone sees how important this all is.

[BoulderSooner]

I'm so glad they are replacing the seats. Even with the new arena coming, and i would say ESPECIALLY because of that, it's important to get that done while there's still an active need. Think about how those Myriad seats never got replaced, not once. How many of us sat on red duct tape seats? These are not anything close to as bad, but its a good chance to stay ahead of it so the new seats have a chance to have a good long life with the facility.

They mention the return of the big dance for basketball too. I can only imagine the opportunity once the new arena is there, for both Mens and Womens at the same time!!! And i'm thinking maybe they're putting the current scoreboard in storage so they have one to put back in there once the new one moves to the new arena? It's entirely possible though, that they just get a whole other new one for the new arena rather than taking it with them. New space, new lines, new needs, etc.

But i'm glad we're still keeping our short-term views active with a realistic vision, while still keeping our eyes on the long-term goals. This is honestly, one of the defining moments for OKC professional sports. How is OKC going to handle this first time that the team and the city say "hey we need this, so how will we pay for it". That public/private partnership has been a point of battles and lost teams in so many markets. I hope that everyone sees how important this all is.

the peake will be demoed not long after the new arena opens .

[BDP]

And i'm thinking maybe they're putting the current scoreboard in storage so they have one to put back in there once the new one moves to the new arena? .

The old video board has been repurposed to add more video boards around the arena.

[April in the Plaza]

the peake will be demoed not long after the new arena opens .

This is pretty well said

[bombermwc]

the peake will be demoed not long after the new arena opens .

I wouldn't bet on that. If that was the plan, we would have demod the Myriad a long time ago and just left the convention center side and added on to it instead of building a whole new structure.