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There is no reality where VT will significantly outgrow a 7-10k arena

** Edited by marcbvtgm at 3/5/2026, 10:33:53 AM
Posted: 03/05/2026 at 10:33 AM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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not a very big crowd for last night's game**
lazarus1 • 03/04/26 12:33 PM ET
Late start on a Tues night vs one of not so good teams in the league.**
sideline guy • 03/05/26 11:28 AM ET
hokies need to play all their home games at the 20k seats Capital One Arena
Windows NT • 03/05/26 12:23 AM ET
Well at least it wasn't in a new 15k+, $125mm+ underutilized building
Vippie1 • 03/04/26 04:19 PM ET
I brought up the Cassell renovation/replacement subject a few days ago and
ftsumterhokie • 03/05/26 12:44 PM ET
I don't think anybody is advocating for that.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 09:59 AM ET
Given the issues VT is facing with Cassell now, it seems to me that VT
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 10:27 AM ET
I personally don't think so.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 10:31 AM ET
That is a fair assessment. I have always viewed concerts and other similar
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 10:57 AM ET
They could pursue concerts, sure.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 11:54 AM ET
I believe the Globetrotters annually play a game at JMU, so it would be
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:58 AM ET
Pinnacle Bank Arena (PBA) can serve as a model
huskerHokie • 03/05/26 11:16 AM ET
I agree VT doesn't have a daily need to have arena capacity of 15,500.
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
I think that kind of extra space kills atmosphere, though.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 12:02 PM ET
It can, but it may not be as noticeable if done right. For example, if the
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 12:24 PM ET
We don't need 15K+ capacity, but we do need a modern arena.
Gobbler Guru • 03/04/26 04:58 PM ET
There's a middle ground though (that I know you don't agree with) ...
I love VT! • 03/04/26 10:59 PM ET
I get doing the reno but I am firmly against a new arena
Walkin` Willie • 03/04/26 05:49 PM ET
Yeah, a modern 8K or so arena would be plenty. There are so many things
reestuart • 03/04/26 05:26 PM ET
VT may not need a 15K capacity arena from an attendance standpoint.
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 05:15 PM ET
My HS played a regional BB game in Cassell in the late 60s. **
TomTurkey • 03/04/26 09:06 PM ET
So did we**
Shbolf • 03/04/26 09:21 PM ET
Got beaten by 2 by Langston HS; a team I've never heard of, before or since**
TomTurkey • 03/05/26 12:13 PM ET
2 of 3 options UNC is looking at is a new ~17k arena. Est cost $703M-$786M
marcbvtgm • 03/04/26 07:12 PM ET
With an estimated $20M yearly revenue. Not a very good ROI in my mind. No
40ozDistrict • 03/05/26 06:23 PM ET
Maybe so, but I wasn't assuming Cassell 2.0 necessarily had to have that
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 09:12 PM ET
There is no reality where VT will significantly outgrow a 7-10k arena ◄
marcbvtgm • 03/05/26 10:33 AM ET
The outgrow may not be actual attendance but satisfying new requirements
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:01 AM ET
You're moving goalposts now. Regardless, no chance this'll be a requirement
marcbvtgm • 03/05/26 02:34 PM ET
A reason attendance could become a requirement is the same reason the
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 09:58 PM ET
You're moving goalposts again.
marcbvtgm • 03/06/26 11:29 AM ET
To your point about Roanoke...
Gobbler Guru • 03/04/26 06:46 PM ET
Given that Blacksburg and Christiansburg are in close proximity to each
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 10:01 PM ET
Oh I get that. We have got to spend money .
Vippie1 • 03/04/26 05:06 PM ET
It was a GOOD crowd for 9:00 weeknight game! Student really showed!**
HokieHeartNSoul • 03/04/26 04:15 PM ET
Excellent student crowd. **
I love VT! • 03/04/26 01:57 PM ET
The students were fired up.**
Will StewartAdmin • 03/04/26 08:53 PM ET
Especially when Scott (?) Nailed his half court shot at halftime**
GusDaMan • 03/04/26 09:26 PM ET
Yes, they were.**
RJHokie • 03/04/26 08:54 PM ET
9 pm Tuesday will really get after ya**
VT Pez4Life • 03/04/26 12:52 PM ET
Against BC no less**
hoosnowahokie • 03/04/26 01:16 PM ET