And you are not in the business of running the economic aspect of a college basketball program. You have no concrete data supporting your assumption that the LNC capacity needs to be reduced by 20-33%. We need to all display a little patience and wait until it is announced what the university will do to LNC. Joe C. will make a through analysis of our basketball facility and make a solid recommendation when the analysis and funding plan is complete.
Making any significant reduction in LNC seating capacity is enconomic lunacy. Most likely is a renovation of LNC that will focus on fan amenities that will enhance the game experience. Their approach for LNC will be very similar to the plan they are implementing for Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium.
I would expect this to result in some minor reduction (1,000-1,500) in capacity with the introduction of more quality seating and 12-20 suites, more and better restrooms and concessions at a cost in the $125-175 million.
A renovated LNC might add 500-1,000 butts in the seats for a year or two but long term the only thing that impacts attendance is winning. I've had seat in LNC since it opened and when we have really good teams and attendance LNC can be a very intimidating place to play.
The reality is when you are not winning attendance will wane. Listen to the Thunder fans complain about Scott Brooks because he cannot win it all. Let the Thunder win only 40-45 games a year instead of 55-60 games and there will be thousands of no shows and a loss of hundreds of season ticket sales.
As disappointing as the attendance at games is today Kruger is putting a better product on the court and attendance is moving upward. It is now better than the WBB attendance and that was not the case 4-6 years ago. Back to back S16 teams is the best cure for poor attendance
