HuskerFanChuck Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not a big fan of the LJS outside the Sports section, and certainly not of Nancy Hicks. But she does have interesting tidbits every so often in her columns. Today was a bit about the 'topping off' of the arena, scheduled for 12/12/12. Should be fun, and it sounds like there will be opportunities for the public to sign the beam before it goes into place. Link is here: http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/nancy-hicks-preparing-for-arena-topping-off-ceremony/article_c0bc2b05-0949-5fa6-893a-144e4b6dba9f.html Quote Link to comment
Twinkletoes Flintstone Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I totally agree. I don't think people realize how high up those seats will be. It is going to be viciously cold in november if there is any type of wind. Plus, as anyone that went to the Washington game can attest to, the roof can hold in the sound make it crazy loud. The loudest game I've ever been to by far. One thing I guess I dont get is why the general seats werent lower and the SHELTERED suites above that. Oh yeah. $$$. Nevermind. Just take a look at any modern stadium and you'll see two things, the suites are always lower in the stadium with seating on top, and the top of the stadium is pretty high. I really don't get the constant concern with the height of these seats. They aren't going to be any higher than any of the new pro stadiums out there. Quote Link to comment
Goal-line Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I totally agree. I don't think people realize how high up those seats will be. It is going to be viciously cold in november if there is any type of wind. Plus, as anyone that went to the Washington game can attest to, the roof can hold in the sound make it crazy loud. The loudest game I've ever been to by far. One thing I guess I dont get is why the general seats werent lower and the SHELTERED suites above that. Oh yeah. $$$. Nevermind. Just take a look at any modern stadium and you'll see two things, the suites are always lower in the stadium with seating on top, and the top of the stadium is pretty high. I really don't get the constant concern with the height of these seats. They aren't going to be any higher than any of the new pro stadiums out there. Ticket holders in the upper deck of the east stadium will be freezing their azzzzzzzes off when it is 40 degrees and a 20-30 mph NW wind. And, if it snows or rains............................? Quote Link to comment
gbr93 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I totally agree. I don't think people realize how high up those seats will be. It is going to be viciously cold in november if there is any type of wind. Plus, as anyone that went to the Washington game can attest to, the roof can hold in the sound make it crazy loud. The loudest game I've ever been to by far. One thing I guess I dont get is why the general seats werent lower and the SHELTERED suites above that. Oh yeah. $$$. Nevermind. Just take a look at any modern stadium and you'll see two things, the suites are always lower in the stadium with seating on top, and the top of the stadium is pretty high. I really don't get the constant concern with the height of these seats. They aren't going to be any higher than any of the new pro stadiums out there. Ticket holders in the upper deck of the east stadium will be freezing their azzzzzzzes off when it is 40 degrees and a 20-30 mph NW wind. And, if it snows or rains............................? That's perfect football weather.... Whatchu talkin bout Willis? Quote Link to comment
Omaha-Husker Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So I take it the glass look on the basketball arena is going to be similar to what you see with the Sprint Center in KC? I don't think it will look very similar. Quote Link to comment
Twinkletoes Flintstone Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I totally agree. I don't think people realize how high up those seats will be. It is going to be viciously cold in november if there is any type of wind. Plus, as anyone that went to the Washington game can attest to, the roof can hold in the sound make it crazy loud. The loudest game I've ever been to by far. One thing I guess I dont get is why the general seats werent lower and the SHELTERED suites above that. Oh yeah. $$$. Nevermind. Just take a look at any modern stadium and you'll see two things, the suites are always lower in the stadium with seating on top, and the top of the stadium is pretty high. I really don't get the constant concern with the height of these seats. They aren't going to be any higher than any of the new pro stadiums out there. Ticket holders in the upper deck of the east stadium will be freezing their azzzzzzzes off when it is 40 degrees and a 20-30 mph NW wind. And, if it snows or rains............................? Doesn't seem to bother fans at pro games. Not sure why it should matter at NU. Been to some freezing cold snowy games at night at Mile High Stadium in the upper bowl and was just fine. Quote Link to comment
tschu Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh the poor fans! Here's an idea, wear a coat. Quote Link to comment
RockyMountainOySker Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Take some photos this weekend, please! Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Take some photos this weekend, please! I will. I promise. You guys will be surprised at the Arena. LOTS of progress. 1 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 These should be pretty self-explanatory. With the leaves going, you can see quite a bit better. 4 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 The Arena.... From the NE: Some shots from R Street, near the Post Office. From the new parking lot about two blocks directly south of the Arena. The superstructure of the new building makes getting shots of this side of the Arena tough, and when they start putting facing up on that building, the Arena won't be very visible from this angle. From about 5th& Q, right next to the Amtrak station: 7 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Several pictures of the infrastructure and other buildings around the Arena: This is looking westbound on the recently-poured sections of Arena Drive from the Haymarket pedestrian overpass. This is looking north from roughly 5th & Q, right next to the Amtrak station. They've paved about one more block south of where I took this pic. This is the new building they're putting up immediately south of the Arena, across R street. These are the I-beams they're driving in for the second pedestrian overpass, the one they just showed plans for, that will have L-I-N-C-O-L-N spelled out across the span. This is yet another new building going up, also across R from the Arena, just a little west of the current skeleton of a building. Lots of stuff going up in the Arena area now. Several people have asked about the new Barry's. Here's a pic I clicked whilst sitting at the stoplight. 8 Quote Link to comment
Nobody Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I hope earthquake-proof. Kinda skinny columns. How many earthquakes does Lincoln get ??? Been away for awhile but in my 21 years in Lincoln, I don't remember any. Nebraska is in danger of the earthquakes. Yellowstone is a ticking time bomb my friend. Its only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment
RockyMountainOySker Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 You the man, knapp. Thank you. All coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment
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