Our New Floor

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

One thing I'm looking forward to next year is a new floor. The existing floor is tired and looks bad. I'm hoping the colors stay true on the new one, not yellowed like today. I think a navy blue border with Keaney blue letters would look good. I also like the idea of the RI in the center. It would be cool to have the ram logo in each lane. Has anyone heard or seen prototypes yet? I'm hoping we get to have some input on the final design.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

Something that looks good on TV!!......maybe the "RI" University logo to go somewhere along with the Rhode Island map at mid court. Most of the new eyeballs brought to the screen will not recognize the map shape as being Rhode Island.....Do we have to have the CVS on the floor??......I suppose we do, but maybe not in the playing area......my guess is, this new design has already been settled, and a big announcement soon.....

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

I want something clean and classic looking. So many courts with there two tone finishes and too many schools overthinking the court (i.e. Oregon, Colorado State)

I would like to see the RI logo at center court and maybe some like what North Carolina does around it's out of bounds lines and under the hoop except with Keaney blue in lieu of Carolina blue.

Agree with you section105, it has to look good on tv.

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 11 years ago

Giant dark blue locked RI with Kearney piping would look sweet

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 11 years ago

How about a CVS logo on one corner and RITEAID on the next?

The noise level is deafening. Did Beltone pay to have it installed?

What is Carl Koussa doing sitting in the cheap seats? Should I give him my change?

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

Its amazing what a google search can do.... this is a proposed basketball court application from Hanley Creative who lists URI is their client.

EDIT: Just looked at the image info, the picture was dated as Monday, January 10, 2011 10:43:04 AM. Interesting to see at least....

http://www.hanleycreative.com/portfolio ... /floor.gif

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Wow! I LOVE IT!!!!
I don't think Go Rhody or Runnin Rams will make the cut, though.

gorhody · Unread post by **gorhody** » 11 years ago

Is it me, or does the "I" look too small? It should go beneath the bottom of the R. Like this:

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Yeah lose the Runnin Rams since thats not our thing anymore and I really like it.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 11 years ago

Great job by Hanley creative !!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Eh its OK.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

Wow that looks pretty good. I do agree the RI needs to be changed to look like the true logo. And go rhody and runnin rams should be excluded. But overall nice!

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 11 years ago

I think runnin rams should stay. Nice nod to the past

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

I like hoopz 14 shown one with gorhody's RI at center court. the darker wood is great. Not being a TV exec(but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last nite)me thinks that would look good on TV.

URI96 · Unread post by **URI96** » 11 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Eh its OK.

My thoughts exactly.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 11 years ago

I would like to see RHODE ISLAND in big block letters on the baseline behind each basket. Make it simple but easily identifiable. The University of Rhode Island on the in bounds court is not prominent enough on its own.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

I don't like much of anynthing about that sample court. I want to see 'Rhode Island' on the baseline under the hoops as one poster noted instead of 'Runnin Rams' and 'Go Rhody'. I also would rather see the conventional RI logo as another poster said.

Not a fan of that sample court, but it's a start.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 11 years ago

In this internet age I would have GoRhody.com

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 11 years ago

Ramulous wrote:In this internet age I would have GoRhody.com

OR
How about

KeaneyBlue.com

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 11 years ago

I like the new symbol a lot. The old interlocking RI is cool also. Nothing wrong with some change. I like the design tho!

Awesome job in your google search.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 11 years ago

It's OK...nothing to right home about. If we cannot remove a line from the court without it looking bad, we had better wait until we know the name of the league we are in, or we'll be stuck with that eyesore for a decade +. I know...right now we are staying in the A10...but who knows what's going to happen in the next 24-48 months with the A10.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

Looks like a great start. Get rid of the running rams and go rhody. Running rams is in the past and go rhody is just lame. I like the idea of the symbol at half court but I agree the I is too small. Would love to see a new floor next year. I hope this isn't all just hype!

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

URI96 wrote:
ATPTourFan wrote:Eh its OK.
My thoughts exactly.

it's a good base and place to start for the design of the new floor.

So no one here wants ocean waves along the 2 sidelines?? lol

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

Not sure if anyone has ever seen this but we made the list!
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/10 ... basketball

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

i hadn't seen that but i like the giant ram head in the middle (not for the new court though)

also that guy hates any large logo at center court (he included Kansas on the list)

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

i do like the big ram as well, but you're right its time for a change. I just thought it was funny we were on there. maybe Thomas M. Ryan Center or just Ryan Center and Rhode Island across the baselines would look good?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 11 years ago

I say make it nice, but keep it simple....not too busy.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 11 years ago

I like that prototype. But at first glance I see Seton Hall. Maybe its the colors. If that blue was closer to Keaney then that would work but I like the boldness. Runnin rams is nice too.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 11 years ago

I think having Keanys name is key. That middle logo is interesting. Im glad its not the current RI logo with the blue and white plit diagnaly down the center. UGLY

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

I never liked the interlocking RI logo.
Maybe we should get a new one, while we're changing everything else?
Could we call it Frank Keaney/Ernie Calverley court?

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:I never liked the interlocking RI logo.
Maybe we should get a new one, while we're changing everything else?
Could we call it Frank Keaney/Ernie Calverley court?

Rod, Keaney and Calverley obviously are legends. But maybe we should reserve the naming of the court after we win a National Championship?

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 11 years ago

That floor design sucks(the one that was found online). Just putting it out there.

RhodeRule · Unread post by **RhodeRule** » 11 years ago

Don't forget, CVS paid $2 million to have their name on the floor. So, that would have to be included.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

The Dude wrote:That floor design sucks(the one that was found online). Just putting it out there.

Couldn't agree more

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

PC never won a championship, and Dave Gavitt Court is at the Dunk.
Plenty of schools named the court for special people.

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 11 years ago

Not to nitpick; but PC won the NIT in 1960 and 1962; which was more prestigious than the NCAA at the time.

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 11 years ago

Not trying to be a negative nancy, but how much does a new court cost?

The university has needed an outdoor track for something like 28 years!!!
It's an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE that a university like ours, with a championship track team no less,
doesn't have a track.

The football facilities are the worst in the country.

And if you want to spend money at the RC, there are other things to do IMHO before
replacing the floor. A video board at center court that everyone can see would be nice.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 11 years ago

RR, what you said makes sense, but the BB program is driving the bus right now. Besides, it's by far the most visible sport [read: TV] that URI has right now, and for the forseeable future. The money from a successful BB program will help fund the other sports programs and their facilities going forward.

But I do agree, an outdoor track and tennis courts are sorely needed.

I think that URI's hiring of the Hurleys, will end up being one of the best investments the athletic program has ever made. Without it, forget it.

P.S. Without the Hurleys, I doubt URI would have stayed in the CAA in football either. It's the only chance that program has, to improve it's facilities.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

OK, there will be a new scoreboard at some time in ther future.
They went to Lowell to look at a similar scoreboard to one they'd want.
With new materials, it would be light enough to be suitable for the Ryan.
There will be those lights that many newer arenas have that go around the arena on the facade of
the first balcony.
Football brings in nothing and costs over a million dollars a year. The track team doesn't make a dime, no matter how good.
Only basketbal through the Ryan Center has income possibilities, and the ability to bring URI to a regional and national player.
Anyone who was here for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 knows, there's nothing better than winning.
That's why the floor and amenities at the building are important.

Rammgr · Unread post by **Rammgr** » 11 years ago

PC might have won the NIT a couple of times but Gavitt wasn't the coach. They didn't name it the Joe Mullaney Court. Keaney has a gym. I think that's all we need for now. I think the A10 logo stays in the paint as it is now & in evry other A10 arena.I think Rhode Island on one baseline & The Ryan Center on the opposite baseline would be OK.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 11 years ago

Ramulous wrote:In this internet age I would have GoRhody.com

I've seen a few courts that have an official Twitter handle along the sidelines... the TD Garden is one example - @celtics.
Maybe @GoRhodyRams?
Again, this is on the sidelines OOB, not baseline.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 11 years ago

Ever notice that every building on campus has an anchor or some kind of anchor representation on it?? I have. Most of the buildings do -- Why dont we have a huge anchor outside of the RC?? be cool to touch it for luck? I think so

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

We have great new tennis courts and a new tennis pavillion now.

Center hung scoreboard cannot be easily seen by fans in 100s sidelines or lower 200s. Just upgrade existing scoreboards to full-width HD LED like at Mullins or Conte.

LED "ribbon" around the upper deck facade will pay for itself over ti$e w increased premium sponsorships placed on it. The static backlit signs they currently have there don't attract any eyeballs.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:We have great new tennis courts and a new tennis pavillion now.

Center hung scoreboard cannot be easily seen by fans in 100s sidelines or lower 200s. Just upgrade existing scoreboards to full-width HD LED like at Mullins or Conte.

LED "ribbon" around the upper deck facade will pay for itself over ti$e w increased premium sponsorships placed on it. The static backlit signs they currently have there don't attract any eyeballs.

Totally agree about the LED Ribbon ATP, I think that would be a nice touch. They also should get a video display for the scorers table instead of the rotating banners.

In regards to under the hoop I want something simple like 'Rhode Island' or 'Rams' centered under the hoop. I would like to see some marketing on the floor in front of scorers table. Maybe 'gorhody.com' or #gorhody etc.

Agree about the jumbrotron, doesnt seem feasible or necessary. Put in a giant hd tv where the big monitor is now and go from there. I was up in the 300's today and I had a tough time picturing a jumbotron being a good fit.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Here's the new LED based center scoreboard at Lowell's Tsongas Arena, a facility smaller than the Ryan Center and configured as a hockey-first (read, larger floor) facility. They say it weighs 18000 pounds.

http://d6673sr63mbv7.cloudfront.net/arc ... 6c0aa0.jpg

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Yeah, who'd want such a state of the art item at Ryan, when we can crank our necks around to
read little scoreboards stuck in the corners.
Almost every arena worth a damn has a big overhead scoreboard, with replay capabilities.
We can have that and some people find fault. So the people in the 300s can't see the other people in the 300's across the way.
Who cares?
I give up.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

If we can raise the money I definitely want that. All the big programs have state of the art equipment and if that's what we are reaching for why don't we make the investment??

Rhodyhooopz · Unread post by **Rhodyhooopz** » 11 years ago

Was that the floor that was used for the Women's NCAA tourney last year? The reason I ask is because it has NCAA along the end lines and no advertising on the court.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Rhodyhooopz wrote:Was that the floor that was used for the Women's NCAA tourney last year? The reason I ask is because it has NCAA along the end lines and no advertising on the court.

I dont think so, because usually the NCAA tournament courts are just generic NCAA setups, and wouldnt have the school logo or name as prominent like that one does. At least thats how it is for the men.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

No, NCAA Tournament floors are very generic looking with round, blue NCAA logo in the middle.

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