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EDGEMAN
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Not to mention they have to be built differently, and you can bet...

...neither a new football stadium or new BB arena will be as loud as our current venues.
Posted: 07/25/2023 at 01:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by Vienna_Hokie)

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Does anyone have the link or know where I could find it when Cory Alexander
VTHokienation • 07/22/23 07:47 PM ET
I just found Cory's comment along with other players/coaches in this video.
coshokie • 07/31/23 01:30 PM ET
It’s recorded in my mind, I think Cory’s awesome, but that’s just icing 🎂**
Stech • 07/25/23 07:41 PM ET
When will we build a new stadium?
hokieinparadise • 07/25/23 12:29 AM ET
Yeah same problem as that Cameron Indoor place, dude it’s the people there.
Stech • 07/28/23 01:37 AM ET
When someone writes an 8 figure check. I’m being serious. In order to get
BackInTheBurg • 07/25/23 11:26 PM ET
Problem is even with the money available, the coaches would be ...
Atlee Hokie • 07/26/23 02:35 AM ET
Some of the renovations they are planning could be done while using the
wwhokie1 • 07/26/23 05:09 PM ET
Thinking about this further is there a way to expand the east side of Cas-
BackInTheBurg • 07/26/23 04:00 PM ET
I'm far from being either an architect or especially an engineer, ...
Atlee Hokie • 07/26/23 04:14 PM ET
We were renovate not build a new stadium**
wwhokie1 • 07/25/23 09:38 PM ET
Cassell is awful**
hokieinparadise • 07/26/23 12:17 AM ET
Tell me you're a fool without telling me you're a fool...**
HeisenBurg13 • 07/28/23 12:46 PM ET
Inside where the game is played, it's far from awful.
Atlee Hokie • 07/27/23 07:33 AM ET
The seating might be too steep especially the higher up you go in Cassell.
VTHokie2000 • 07/28/23 11:05 AM ET
When have you ever heard of former ACC players saying they feared going
hokieinparadise • 07/28/23 12:15 AM ET
Ask Nolan Smith about it. He hates it.
I love VT! • 07/28/23 12:44 PM ET
You've never been there have you?**
Hokeedokee • 07/26/23 05:33 PM ET
Quite the contrary**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 05:13 PM ET
Maybe not...until the game starts. **
vthokieq • 07/25/23 10:40 AM ET
How much do recruits care about the arena? They spend the majority of their
NokieHokie • 07/25/23 10:38 AM ET
That raises interesting......
2hhoop3 • 07/25/23 10:15 AM ET
Well I think there is only positive.
wahoo2023 • 07/25/23 05:41 PM ET
Couldn't agree more**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 05:10 PM ET
Can you recruit PTJ for us? **
Lancelot Link • 07/26/23 11:29 AM ET
Problem is, there is no place to put it.
Atlee Hokie • 07/26/23 02:41 AM ET
Why not use the McComas parking lot and then demo Cassell for parking?**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 05:11 PM ET
VT has tons of land for it, folks will just ***** about the location **
Brewing_Hokie • 07/26/23 06:39 PM ET
Of course there is land to put it on.
Atlee Hokie • 07/26/23 07:32 PM ET
That’s true, but you want to keep it walkable for students IMO and w/in
BackInTheBurg • 07/26/23 07:24 PM ET
NC State plays basketball 5 miles from campus, and the students attend well
HokieJack • 07/28/23 10:41 AM ET
I lived in Raleigh for 16 yrs. Why would you purposely build the Bball are-
BackInTheBurg • 07/28/23 01:49 PM ET
The arena is off campus at NC State because...
HokieJack • 07/28/23 02:21 PM ET
Did you miss the part of my post where I said I lived in Raleigh for 16 yrs
BackInTheBurg • 07/28/23 04:06 PM ET
I have lived in the Raleigh area for the past 13 years.
HokieJack • 07/28/23 08:10 PM ET
That’s just it. They don’t have to. **
BackInTheBurg • 07/28/23 10:01 PM ET
VT could build a tunnel underneath the bypass similar to the tunnel JMU has
VTHokie2000 • 07/28/23 10:51 AM ET
Want but not need. Could easily put it Lot 1, 2 or move the Rec Sports
Brewing_Hokie • 07/26/23 07:28 PM ET
Best spot is Lot #1. Keeps it in the Sports Complex.
Atlee Hokie • 07/26/23 07:34 PM ET
Or VT could use this as an opportunity to expand the sports complex before
VTHokie2000 • 07/28/23 08:33 AM ET
No doubt future planning wasn't done.**
Atlee Hokie • 07/28/23 10:11 AM ET
Agree...think that is a no brainer**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 08:48 PM ET
Truth. **
RJHokie • 07/26/23 06:51 PM ET
Yet, Duke plays in what’s the equivalent of a high school gymnasium **
BackInTheBurg • 07/25/23 11:23 PM ET
Appreciate the post but very much disagree. Entirely different situations.
I love VT! • 07/25/23 09:12 PM ET
I think the situations are entirely different.....
2hhoop3 • 07/25/23 07:03 PM ET
Well said. Especially your third and fourth points. Here is the reality
VTScoop • 07/25/23 10:56 PM ET
That's not true at all...Build it in lot 1...**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 08:49 PM ET
amazing how much accurate, pivotal info you concisely posted. many TSLers
HtownHokie • 07/25/23 09:21 PM ET
Counterpoint: nah. **
st_andrew • 07/25/23 06:48 PM ET
good questions; much better personal insight/implications - if/when we ever
HtownHokie • 07/25/23 05:06 PM ET
Agree, 14 or so revenue producing events aren't worth the cost
Vienna_Hokie • 07/25/23 10:55 AM ET
Not to mention they have to be built differently, and you can bet... ◄
EDGEMAN • 07/25/23 01:19 PM ET
Duke does just fine with Cameron, which isn't exactly a palace**
UpperQuad • 07/25/23 10:00 AM ET
Cameron is a dump.
vthokieq • 07/25/23 10:40 AM ET
No question on both accounts. Their banners that hang from the rafters also
VTScoop • 07/25/23 02:28 PM ET
just like Wrigley and Fenway**
Vienna_Hokie • 07/25/23 10:56 AM ET
They can't even raise the $75 mil for the reno that was planned years ago
hokeyhokie • 07/25/23 07:34 AM ET
Have they been pushing for that?
hoosnowahokie • 07/25/23 09:48 AM ET
a slow walked, non-majority-backed project. the design was promoted when
HtownHokie • 07/25/23 09:59 PM ET
The cost of the “desired” renovation project mushroomed
RJHokie • 07/25/23 10:33 PM ET
Yes, they were pushing for it.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 07/25/23 10:31 AM ET
That is kind of what was proposed and cost $75mm. Maybe you take out the
Nelsonia Hokie • 07/26/23 12:48 PM ET
yes! reroof, widen, create the east-side restaurant overlook, and a few sky
HtownHokie • 07/25/23 10:04 PM ET
Absolutely!
stevie50 • 07/25/23 11:19 AM ET
Not in our lifetime
HokiesACC2004 • 07/25/23 06:12 AM ET
It's an 'arena'. Its is loud, intimate, and sets VT apart. It's staying. **
IronHokie • 07/25/23 04:08 AM ET
Can't believe you actually believe that **
hokieinparadise • 07/26/23 12:19 AM ET
If you want a new arena send VT $100,000,000.
IronHokie • 07/26/23 06:26 PM ET
Yep, and that’s just a start.
RJHokie • 07/26/23 06:29 PM ET
Yeah construction costs aren't what they used to be**
hokieinparadise • 07/27/23 05:16 PM ET
This!! one thousand percent!**
vtox1 • 07/25/23 05:05 PM ET
He’s said it more than once**
GCHokieof91 • 07/23/23 03:26 PM ET