Heenan Finalist for UAA job

[norm1909]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

The facility is actually in better-than-decent shape, Norm... As far as D-3 venues go, it's a relative palace as far as what I've seen, though I've never been to Oswego's newer rink.

Believe me, I'm not a Tea-Party guy, but it kinda confounds me that The Aud can't take of itself considering that UC sells the place out 16 times a year, and considering all the rest of the events that happen there.

Looks like a bad business model to me.

It is the very fact that it "is actually in better-than-decent shape" that makes spending a couple million in renovations a little more prudent. Around 2006, Norwich spent about $5 million just to build a connector between Kreitzberg Arena to adjacent Andrews Hall (which houses many of the University's other athletic facilities). Yes, Norwich is a private entity, but as such doesn't enjoy the "economic multiplier effect" of public spending.

[altazo]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

I assume UC also uses the Aud as their practice facility. Is this correct?

[Fishman'81]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

They do.

FWIW, I'm rarely opposed to the ridiculous emphasis we Americans place on sports... But a quick drive around decrepit Utica makes this pork-barrel expenditure look criminally misplaced.

Just my $0.02.

[LakerFan99]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

You're going to brave Rolling Wheels after this week? That place is a freakn dust bowl after a week long rain storm let alone 90+ degrees.

I grew up a mile away from Rolling Wheels. On a good night you could see the dust cloud from my driveway and the next morning, the car would be covered in clay dust. But man, those sprint cars FLY around that track.

[PSUChamps2001]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

I grew up a mile away from Rolling Wheels. On a good night you could see the dust cloud from my driveway and the next morning, the car would be covered in clay dust. But man, those sprint cars FLY around that track.

Yes they do, but when you're sitting in the stands and can't see due to the dust are they really going that fast?

[Russell Jaslow]

Re: Heenan Finalist for UAA job

Yes they do, but when you're sitting in the stands and can't see due to the dust are they really going that fast?

I'll find out tomorrow...