Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

[Rhody83]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

I don’t think they are reducing the allocated seats for students. They maybe moving some. Most likely because they are expecting a demand for those Loge Endzone section seats for season tickets or five game plans. The loge Endzone sections are $275 and the Upper Endzone sections are $170. For single game tickets it is $20 vs $15.

[Rhodyram]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

I don’t think they are reducing the allocated seats for students. They maybe moving some. Most likely because they are expecting a demand for those Loge Endzone section seats for season tickets or five game plans. The loge Endzone sections are $275 and the Upper Endzone sections are $170. For single game tickets it is $20 vs $15.

Sections107-109 will be used for groups, etc... Students rarely sat in those seats. I believe they extended the student seating upward into sections 201/202/215/301

[RF1]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

It looks good on tv only when there are a lot of students sitting in those seats. That typically only happens for the big games (probably about 1/3 of the schedule). Empty seats directly behind the baskets looks terrible on tv for all the other games.

As others have noted, the student allotment has not changed. Their seat locations have however been changed with less lower section seating and more upper level seating (much of it being in the 300 balcony sections).

[Taylor Swift]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

It looks good on tv only when there are a lot of students sitting in those seats. That typically only happens for the big games (probably about 1/3 of the schedule). Empty seats directly behind the baskets looks terrible on tv for all the other games.

As others have noted, the student allotment has not changed. Their seat locations have however been changed with less lower section seating and more upper level seating (much of it being in the 300 balcony sections).

Yes and I do see a lot of times that they give those seats youth groups that they bring on during halftime, etc. Ticket lady. Can't believe we're all going to get to see her again tomorrow- it's been too long.

[RhodyRams916]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

It looks good on tv only when there are a lot of students sitting in those seats. That typically only happens for the big games (probably about 1/3 of the schedule). Empty seats directly behind the baskets looks terrible on tv for all the other games.

As others have noted, the student allotment has not changed. Their seat locations have however been changed with less lower section seating and more upper level seating (much of it being in the 300 balcony sections).

Oh ok I gotcha. So they are just giving students more upper level seats (which isn't a big deal). There's really no bad seat in the ryan center.

[RhodyRams916]

Can someone explain to me why they are gonna stop letting students sit in the opposite side (107, 108, 109)? It’s already hard enough for students to get into big games so why allocate less seats for them? It also looks better on tv when there are students on each side

It looks good on tv only when there are a lot of students sitting in those seats. That typically only happens for the big games (probably about 1/3 of the schedule). Empty seats directly behind the baskets looks terrible on tv for all the other games.

As others have noted, the student allotment has not changed. Their seat locations have however been changed with less lower section seating and more upper level seating (much of it being in the 300 balcony sections).

It actually looks like they are giving students a few more seats this year. I think 301+314 is bigger than 109+108 (on the other side).

[EZBuckets]

Coming out of my offseason hibernation to chime in here;

I’m 100% on board with the decision to move all students to one side and away from that south end zone.

It’s been extremely difficult for years to get a good atmosphere going with the students sitting in that end zone. Crowd participation has always lacked there despite our best efforts and it’s obviously impossible to have me in two places at once... so I think this is the correct move.

In my opinion having the entire “traditional” Ruckus end zone sections filled all the way up looks great on TV and encourages everyone to get involved.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and kicking off season 12 on the mic!

Go Rhody.

[Rhody83]

Welcome back JV!

[rhodysurf]

So uhhhh.. waiting to get into John Mulaney and I have never seen the Ryan center lines this long. Backed up wrapping around building.

Guessing they haven’t figured out the new security yet....

[Rhody83]

So uhhhh.. waiting to get into John Mulaney and I have never seen the Ryan center lines this long. Backed up wrapping around building.

Guessing they haven’t figured out the new security yet....

Wasn’t it the new security last season? Have they “enhanced” it again this year?
Hoping they are just being tighter for the concert.

[rhodysurf]

They don’t do pat downs anymore. There are metal detectors. I think it is faster after having gone through it

[RhodyRams916]

Coming out of my offseason hibernation to chime in here;

I’m 100% on board with the decision to move all students to one side and away from that south end zone.

It’s been extremely difficult for years to get a good atmosphere going with the students sitting in that end zone. Crowd participation has always lacked there despite our best efforts and it’s obviously impossible to have me in two places at once... so I think this is the correct move.

In my opinion having the entire “traditional” Ruckus end zone sections filled all the way up looks great on TV and encourages everyone to get involved.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and kicking off season 12 on the mic!

Go Rhody.

I get what you're saying. Let's rock the ryan center this year and make other teams not wanna play here! GO RHODY

[Rhody15]

Guessing still no beer at our seats...

[Dino611]

Guessing still no beer at our seats...

Interesting tonight they allowed people to bring alcohol back to their seats

[Taylor Swift]

Guessing still no beer at our seats...

Interesting tonight they allowed people to bring alcohol back to their seats

That’s been typical for these types of events as far as I know. Could be wrong?

[rhodysurf]

Guessing still no beer at our seats...

Interesting tonight they allowed people to bring alcohol back to their seats

That’s been typical for these types of events as far as I know. Could be wrong?

Yea. Idk why you guys want it so bad. It’s 9.00 for the cheap beers

[Taylor Swift]

Interesting tonight they allowed people to bring alcohol back to their seats

That’s been typical for these types of events as far as I know. Could be wrong?

Yea. Idk why you guys want it so bad. It’s 9.00 for the cheap beers

Same for the Sutter Home Chardonnay.

[NYGFan_Section208]

That’s been typical for these types of events as far as I know. Could be wrong?

Yea. Idk why you guys want it so bad. It’s 9.00 for the cheap beers

Same for the Sutter Home Chardonnay.

Concert rip-off, maybe?

At the RIC game, beers were $8 and they added Two Roads Lil Heaven...which is a gi-normous upgrade.

[Taylor Swift]

Yea. Idk why you guys want it so bad. It’s 9.00 for the cheap beers

Same for the Sutter Home Chardonnay.

Concert rip-off, maybe?

At the RIC game, beers were $8 and they added Two Roads Lil Heaven...which is a gi-normous upgrade.

I saw some Truly, too.

[gazakaza]

Seems as though we finally know what’s going on our our court.

Care New England has signed on to be the on-court sponsor.

https://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl ... 1101it127l

[RF1]

Seems as though we finally know what’s going on our our court.

Care New England has signed on to be the on-court sponsor.

https://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl ... 1101it127l

Screw Care New England. I cannot forgive it for deliberately sabotaging the operations of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital as part of its plan to justify a quick shutdown.

[Taylor Swift]

Seems as though we finally know what’s going on our our court.

Care New England has signed on to be the on-court sponsor.

https://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl ... 1101it127l

Screw Care New England. I cannot forgive it for deliberately sabotaging the operations of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital as part of its plan to justify a quick shutdown.

Cringeworthy.

[RF1]

Seems as though we finally know what’s going on our our court.

Care New England has signed on to be the on-court sponsor.

https://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl ... 1101it127l

Screw Care New England. I cannot forgive it for deliberately sabotaging the operations of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital as part of its plan to justify a quick shutdown.

Cringeworthy.

Why?

Just imagine if the much smaller South County Hospital was shut down with only a 60 day notice. Then imagine a possible similar local situation where in the first weekend after the closure, several of the nearby ER's in the area temporarily shut down due to an influx of patients they had trouble servicing.

[ElmCityRhody]

That is one ugly and loud logo on our court

Who makes these decisions ???

Put me in charge already

Minor leagues

Should dictate that it’s the logo on wood and not a background color

THING BIG DO WE

[Taylor Swift]

Screw Care New England. I cannot forgive it for deliberately sabotaging the operations of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital as part of its plan to justify a quick shutdown.

Cringeworthy.

Why?

Just imagine if the much smaller South County Hospital was shut down with only a 60 day notice. Then imagine a possible similar local situation where in the first weekend after the closure, several of the nearby ER's in the area temporarily shut down due to an influx of patients they had trouble servicing.

That’s what I was referring to. Awful! SCH is the closest hospital to me and if anything ever happened there I would rather roll the dice than go to Kent.

[Taylor Swift]

That is one ugly and loud logo on our court

Who makes these decisions ???

Put me in charge already

Minor leagues

Should dictate that it’s the logo on wood and not a background color

THING BIG DO WE

Maybe it looks that way in case a mid-season switch is necessary like last season?

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......yeah it is pretty ugly and doesn’t seem to go with the overall floor......if it has to be in the field of play, stick it down along the baseline somewhere......what could be way, way, way worse?.....naming the court with a signature of some former player/coach.......no?

[ElmCityRhody]

totally ugly - i mean i iwll need to see the entire court but i really don't understand the decisions being made

could easily have come p w/a logo in lettering without the baby blue backdrop

totally minor leagues in my opinion

also, the 2 "3 point lines" look is a complete minor league setup also

what's next ? volleyball lines aka keaney gym ?

i be curious to see how the bigger conferences handle the 2 point lines

i understnad this is a tougher fix.. but this is a bad overall look

extend the women out and be done with it and remove the double 3 point line

[ElmCityRhody]

i see Uconn has the same setup as us regarding the 2 "3 PT" lines

i guess that's the only way to go but I dont like it 1 bit

horrible look - especially when you have the dark stained hardwood floor inside the 3 point line

CRACKER JACK

[ramster]

I saw it on season ticket holder night. The dark stain is a bad look.
But who knows if they change the 3 point line again in the future? Or for WBB?
It seems confusing, but I’m sure the players will adjust

[ElmCityRhody]

now.. if it was me running the show - along w/ getting rid of that stupid advertisement logo that makes our court look cracker jack...

i would redo sections of the floor and swap out for the 3 point area for men/women's games

THING BIG DO WE... I DO

[Taylor Swift]

I downloaded Cue Live, so I should be good to go!

[ElmCityRhody]

How does the court look ?

Cracker Jack
Or decent ?

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How does the court look ?
......not great, but......
Cracker Jack
Or decent ?

[ElmCityRhody]

CRACKER JACK

Put me in charge w these decisions please !

Ppl are DUMB

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......cut bait?

[Blue Man]

I’d love to know where this NCAA money is going.

The court looks like shit. Looks like it hasn’t been refinished in years. We have stickers on the floor like a high school.

We have no instant replay.

They don’t take credit cards in the alumni lounge.

I can’t drink a beer in my seat.

Did we not advertise this game? Lowest attended opener in 5 years.

Idk. Maybe I’m just pissed because I bet Rhody in the 1st half and the whole game but color me extremely restless with rapidly dropping expectations for the year. I feel like time is a flat circle.

[RamStock]

I’d love to know where this NCAA money is going.

The court looks like shit. Looks like it hasn’t been refinished in years. We have stickers on the floor like a high school.

We have no instant replay.

They don’t take credit cards in the alumni lounge.

I can’t drink a beer in my seat.

Did we not advertise this game? Lowest attended opener in 5 years.

Idk. Maybe I’m just pissed because I bet Rhody in the 1st half and the whole game but color me extremely restless with rapidly dropping expectations for the year. I feel like time is a flat circle.

I think the only real thing that is an issue to me was the attendance. I thought it was terrible in terms of the turnout. It looked like an exhibition game. I thought they sold more season tickets from last year or at least retained what they had. I guess very few walk ups. I agree on the advertising. Give 1500 tickets to schools or anyone to get people in the seats

[rhodysurf]

The opponent still matters to people. After a down season last year and no more Dan Hurley media hype there was no way they would draw like the last few years on opening night. Especially when there are much better opponents coming to town soon.

[JimSidd]

I was there. I thought the attendance would be better, but weeknight games are tough for some people. Plus, Long Island doesn’t bring any buzz, either.

[bigappleram]

Nothing screams small time like having students call the game on ESPN+. Another place where we are cheaping out and not investing in a more up-leveled production. Stone is great, and he is going to be very good in this profession with age and experience, but a program with NCAA aspirations shouldn't have students on the call. Sorry.

[Taylor Swift]

I’d love to know where this NCAA money is going.

The court looks like shit. Looks like it hasn’t been refinished in years. We have stickers on the floor like a high school.

We have no instant replay.

They don’t take credit cards in the alumni lounge.

I can’t drink a beer in my seat.

Did we not advertise this game? Lowest attended opener in 5 years.

Idk. Maybe I’m just pissed because I bet Rhody in the 1st half and the whole game but color me extremely restless with rapidly dropping expectations for the year. I feel like time is a flat circle.

It would be advantageous for the Alumni Lounge to take credit cards.

I had heard from at least 3 people that the “rainy weather” took them away from attending the game. Such a lame excuse. Don’t get me started here.

My eyes went to that “Care New England” logo more times than I wanted to and I never thought once, “oh what a great sponsor!” Nope. Not only are they more about profit rather than care, but their sticker on the court looks like something someone would slap on a Nalgene bottle.

Being able to take a drink to seats would be such an upgrade. Does anyone here know the legality on it? I had thought it was something to do with the Carothers era still, maybe I’m wrong.

Other than that great to see JV on his 12th season.

“Going Bad” is a great intro song choice.

[LoveThoseRams]

Cue Live? What happened with that?

[Rhodymob05]

The court didn't look very good from my TV either. Also, the game was aired on YurView AFTER the PC game, so it wasn't live.

[spookydog]

Cue Live? What happened with that?

i downloaded it. when it was time it just said "waiting to sync" the whole time.
Never feel good about letting an app get access to the phone's camera & microphone

[ElmCityRhody]

i am firing all ppl related to this court BS

one look alone and i thought it looked like sh*T

THINK BIG DO WE (umm.. the answer is NO)

CUT BAIT

[Rhodymob05]

Normally I’ve seen the social media for the athletic department show images of the floors being redone before the season. Maybe I missed it but I didn’t notice it this year.

[rambone 78]

Maybe it was a rush job?

[Taylor Swift]

Cue Live? What happened with that?

i downloaded it. when it was time it just said "waiting to sync" the whole time.
Never feel good about letting an app get access to the phone's camera & microphone

Yeah it wasn't working for me either. I also laugh how I sent a text to someone sitting 25 feet away from me and it didn't even go through. I might give up bringing my phone all together.

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.......how was the light show?