Sic 'em Bears!!

Any posters on here going tonight? I know CT is. Any others?

I wish I were. Unable to get a ticket. I'll be at WBB game tomorrow instead.

Just win Bears!

Mitch Henessey said:

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Since my two alma maters are playing one another tonight (I'm only slightly conflicted, don't worry), I thought it'd be appropriate to start the game thread.

Baylor is -16.5.

Let's get this new building open on the right note!

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Oh no! Mitch and Bliss are frat bros! Who knew??????

(just kidding)

IowaBear said:

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Any posters on here going tonight? I know CT is. Any others?

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I would have actually paid top dollar for this, IB, but I get to watch it from my hotel in NYC where our company has a planning conference.

Why haven't we heard an update from whitetrash or CT? Are they still jogging down UP Drive or swimming across the Brazos to get to Foster?

Mitch Henessey said:

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Since my two alma maters are playing one another tonight (I'm only slightly conflicted, don't worry), I thought it'd be appropriate to start the game thread.

Baylor is -16.5.

Let's get this new building open on the right note!

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You and Keith Olbermann

Bears by 20. Can't wait to see the student section

Cornell's best start in 56 years. Let's put an end to it tonight!

New purpose for Robinson Tower.

Kyle Dake is an alum. One of the better wrestlers I e ever watched at the college level

pic.twitter.com/xcb2cp2e2H

— Brice Cherry (@BriceCherry) January 3, 2024

DanaDane said:

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Why haven't we heard an update from whitetrash or CT? Are they still jogging down UP Drive or swimming across the Brazos to get to Foster?

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Here I am.

Had the crud last week so I'm moving a bit slow. Been walking around it to get a feel first.

Walls are all painted, but floors probably will get more finish out. Looks like a few displays still to be installed.

It's very very steep. If you've sat in the upper deck of Globe Life Field or Target Field, it's like that. Your cupholder is even with your feet.

Lights are very bright, both inside the arena and on the concourse. Even in the seats (not dim like FC)

Only 2 full service concessions, center court each side. Long lines. Self serve on drinks; they give you the cup.

A grab n go in 2 corners. Bottle drinks, but not sure what food. Chick fil a in a corner at top of escalator with long line. Pops lemonade on the other side with nobody in line.

Restrooms are small, but there are 2 of each on each side.

You can see the court from the open concourse on 3 sides; behind the club level all you can see is the shot clock above the basket.

Student seats behind benches and next to band are full. Other student section up high at other end slow to fill so far.

They got UP open, with a drop off area for the bus to pull out of the street (think the drop off at Magnolia off 8th). They slapped down enough asphalt to make the street passable, but there are huge puddles to avoid. Didn't look at the garage situation.

More updates to follow.

boognish_bear said:

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pic.twitter.com/xcb2cp2e2H

— Brice Cherry (@BriceCherry) January 3, 2024

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You can see me in Brice's pic. Diagonally opposite corner a couple of rows above the camera.

I can’t believe my alma mater gets to play basketball here.
I’m borderline emotional, this is so awesome. pic.twitter.com/StAZMJWCyf

— Cameron Stuart (@realcamstuart) January 3, 2024

I thought the Ferrell Center tribute would show highlights of bygone seasons - instead we got 4 people telling us it'll still have volleyball and A&T

The old people fans of WBB are going to complain about the steep stairs and parking.

Did Paula Hurd bring her new boyfriend?

This is new. @BaylorMBB pic.twitter.com/l3wikCOhS4

— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) January 3, 2024

Damn I'm old! Sooo many changes. Everything/place has changed and moved on… Floyd Casey, Rena Marrs, Ferrell Ctr, even Baylor Baseball (23 yrs). All the originals have gone in one sense or another. ALL for the good though. Memories! Heck, even my elementary and high school buildings are gone. Nada, none, zilch. Hoping the new arena houses infinite more success than the old and the old was good several times.

Angles look really good on tv, even a poor quality broadcast. Looks way bigger than the comps (smu, Houston, tcu) due to the steepness of top deck.

Spoke too soon. Looked great pre broadcast. Angle is wildly high right now. Hopefully that is ESPN + / gets fixed

I agree. This long distance camera is substandard.

Oldbear83 said:

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Love the facility, but the camera angle is making me feel like they put it up in the rafters

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It is in the rafters.

Terrible angle. Way too far.

I'm already tired of seeing "mark & Paula"

I'm not watching it but it sounds like y'all are describing every TV broadcast from Cameron Indoor.