It actually probably is for (Randy) Pete's sake
Dear ISU AD: Please Stop Changing Hilton
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It actually probably is for (Randy) Pete's sake
Lights (to me and my assumption) was likely a shift to energy efficient LEDs, vs old warm tones we knew and loved.
The darkness was probably just sold to them as a 'cinematic' feature that would be nice.
As long as JP is here taking suggestions, give me the highlight package synced to Walters radio call.
I wasn’t at the game. But watching on TV, the student section being twice as far from the court is definitely noticeable. That 15ft of concrete behind the basket looks bad. Imagine Duke moving the students 20 feet away from the court. The atmosphere is still great, but this certainly doesn’t help.
Please AD step up and fix this. Please, support our team and program to have the best advantages as possible. It is absolutely senseless to deliberately take away the advantage. And marketing, because it is dark, casual college bb fans and potential recruits can't see what the real Hilton is all about.
Ah, man, we had Cyclone Love Fran doing the game and peeps were still complaining about the broadcast.
There are never Cyclone pure joy moments on CF that last more than like 5 minutes.
Remember it was some hawk woman that came running out and snow plowed him to the ground
Crowd and arena looked pretty good on TV last night in my opinion.
Some of the changes seem odd, but there seems to be a divide between who was actually there last night and who watched on TV.
Last night was vintage Hilton. People got fired up for big plays, defense and dunks and forced Iowa to call TO a handful of times.
I get that some things have changed from the Hilton of old, but right after a big rivalry win that included a great crowd is an odd time to do so.
Last night was vintage Hilton. People got fired up for big plays, defense and dunks and forced Iowa to call TO a handful of times.
I get that some things have changed from the Hilton of old, but right after a big rivalry win that included a great crowd is an odd time to do so.
The student section as far back as it is is truly a shame. My guess is it’s to prevent court storming, but a shame nonetheless. Can hardly see them on tv.
The new student bleachers are ok but too far back IMO. Also let the students pack those bleachers instead of limiting seating.
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I'd agree with this most the time, but it was bothering me last night win or lose. I remember being a student up there and it can effect things.
Exhibit A: I was there and that floor was ******* shaking.
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Could they just put 3 or 4 rows of chairs on that 15 ft of concrete?
I wonder how sturdy that “fence” is? Could it be a safety hazard if students in the back all started pushing forward?
I wonder how sturdy that “fence” is? Could it be a safety hazard if students in the back all started pushing forward?
Didn't even have to click the video to know this was Texas 2004. That game was crazy as a student!
When I was in college, long time ago, there were no tables set up on the ends of the courts. With those there, it does bottle neck traffic and movement some. Maybe they are planning an more advertising on the ends also.
From my friend that works with Hilton set up and take down. From what he heard it was a safety concern that forced the changes. They wanted more space for event staff to move around with behind the basketball. Plus to reduce the chances an opponent player might interact with the student section if one jumps into the area behind the baskets. I didn't ask about the little fence because this was the first game I noticed those. However, yeah the big reason sounds like an ease of movement. I think it is dumb since you can't even see the students anymore while watching the game.