Chip: Time for Williams Arena teardown? Not if we get more Gophers games like Tuesday's.

[Gopher Ally]

Butler renovated their old stadium which is on the National register of historic places. I see they really reduced capacity as well, from 16000 to 10000. Anyone go to the Butler game?

 

[CPTMidnight]

This is the current AP Top 25 with years that the arenas were built. Not a list of top arenas.

Either way the Kohl Center is a dump.

 

[GoodasGold]

Either way the Kohl Center is a dump.

 

[gopherluv]

Build a modern and comfortable arena that can generate some much-needed revenue. The barn is an uncomfortable dump, and it's not a selling point for recruits.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Blaming the facility. Last step is to blame the fans. Sad.

 

[gopherluv]

Blaming the facility. Last step is to blame the fans. Sad.

The facility (or dump) lacks luxury amenities which are cash cows at other universities. Stop holding on to William's arena. Ok, it's a kinda cool looking historic building, but it's time to upgrade!

 

[VanillaThunder]

Build a new “Barn” with a raised floor and play games at Mariucci. 9700 capacity for hockey more than sufficient for basketball. The way the Gopher basketball programs are going the Women could play at Mariucci and Men at Ridder.

 

[Gopher Ally]

I like The Barn, but I’m old. It’s a shithole

 

[Spaulding!No!]

I like The Barn, but I’m old. It’s a shithole

‘They can’t print that.’ -S. Tap 1984