The Hatchet has an article today about renovations to the Smith Center, with AD Jack Kvancz saying that a donor is needed before renovations get underway. The reporter talked to myself and Herve at GWhoops.com as well. In general, it's a good article, but I think my quotes need a little explanation.
I think the Smith Center has a great atmosphere, and I think I said that to him. However, I said the arena looks like "a glorified high school gym" because of the white walls behind the basket, which I said was the main thing that should be changed in a renovation. I think they make us look cheap and generic.
And I'm pretty sure that me saying I'd like to see an 8,000-10,000 seat arena was in response to a question like "what would be your ideal situation" or something like that. I'm also pretty sure I said it would be difficult to get a bigger arena because of the Foggy Bottom neighbors and so on. Just wanted to clear that up.
So if there are any donors out there with a few extra million laying around, step up!
I think the Smith Center has a great atmosphere, and I think I said that to him. However, I said the arena looks like "a glorified high school gym" because of the white walls behind the basket, which I said was the main thing that should be changed in a renovation. I think they make us look cheap and generic.
And I'm pretty sure that me saying I'd like to see an 8,000-10,000 seat arena was in response to a question like "what would be your ideal situation" or something like that. I'm also pretty sure I said it would be difficult to get a bigger arena because of the Foggy Bottom neighbors and so on. Just wanted to clear that up.
So if there are any donors out there with a few extra million laying around, step up!
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