Roof looks good

[Palatine]

It's so pretty.

 

[gampelcrazies]

 

[andy34]

That's a really awesome video. I'm so pumped!

 

[Danzz]

The design of the roof was a terrible idea from the start. I don't know why UConn just didn't bite the bullet and replace the roof with something more traditional. Also Gampel should have 2000-2500 more seats or at least been designed to accommodate expansion like the football stadium. But it is what it is and the new roof looks great.

 

[intlzncster]

First night back on? Need this for Chief.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FIRST NIGHT.... PLEASE!!!

 

[ElGuapo]

Awesome!

Now lets concentrate on getting rid of those AAC team banners and putting up some better ones.

 

[CL82]

@Danzz I'd guess because it would have been more expensive to retrofit a new roof design and we don't have the money is probably the biggest reason. Gampel is an attractive and unique facility. It would be a shame to throw that away. I think the new roof plus the updated lights that were put in a year or two ago is going to make it a very good game experience.

 

[Waquoit]

@Danzz I think the new roof plus the updated lights that were put in a year or two ago is going to make it a very good game experience.

It's still a tough watch if you don't have chair back seat and an inseam over 28".

 

[HuskyHawk]

@Danzz I'd guess because it would have been more expensive to retrofit a new roof design and we don't have the money is probably the biggest reason. Gampel is an attractive and unique facility. It would be a shame to throw that away. I think the new roof plus the updated lights that were put in a year or two ago is going to make it a very good game experience.

I agree, but I also agree, as someone who was there for opening night vs. St. Johns, that it was a short sighted facility from the get go. Needed to be bigger, and better designed to age without requiring the kind of roof renovation we just completed. Fancy tiles were a dumb idea. At this point it's a nice facility and isn't going anywhere.

 

[CL82]

I agree, but I also agree, as someone who was there for opening night vs. St. Johns, that it was a short sighted facility from the get go. Needed to be bigger, and better designed to age without requiring the kind of roof renovation we just completed. Fancy tiles were a dumb idea. At this point it's a nice facility and isn't going anywhere.

Yeah, but remember the capacity is less a design flaw and more a compromise. The Civic Center and and especially the Colosseum were very concerned about having a facility in Storrs that could conceivably compete with them as a concert venue. In order to get the votes for Gampel the capacity was limited.

The roof issue? Meh, life is choices. If you go with a unique innovative design, you gain character but you risk unforeseen issues. The biggest issue at Gampel is the lack of a concourse. I believe the UConn master plan addresses that by, essentially, building one around Gampel. That won't happen while the university and the athletic department are in a fiscal crunch though.

 

[Guapo]

I agree, but I also agree, as someone who was there for opening night vs. St. Johns, that it was a short sighted facility from the get go. Needed to be bigger, and better designed to age without requiring the kind of roof renovation we just completed. Fancy tiles were a dumb idea. At this point it's a nice facility and isn't going anywhere.

Yeah the state required that the capacity be significantly lower than the HCC.

People complain about capacity but I think intimate venues with 100% capacity vs bigger venues with empty seats is much more intimidating and it's a better environment.

Fenway>>>>Yankee Stadium

 

[ctchamps]

Great video.

This ceiling and roof fit UConn men's and women's bb image - clean and unique.

 

[tjc1888]

Great video.

This ceiling and roof fit UConn men's and women's bb image - clean and unique.

The ceiling is the roof!

 

[UChusky916]

lmao @tcf15 ... hilarious as always:

 

[FluxTZ]

I sense 3D projection on that in the near future.

 

[UConnSwag11]

All we need now is a @Storrs South and a @tcf15 preseason video.......

 

[husky8273]

The roof may look good but getting to Gampel with North Eagleville blocked for construction will make traveling to and from Gampel a challenge this fall.

 

[Storrs South]

All we need now is a @Storrs South and a @tcf15 preseason video..

Give me 20 minutes

 

[rayrayfor3]

We should actually make our voices heard to AD Benny on twitter to bring the bright lights back. Nothing would bring my mood and energy down more than going into a sunday noon game against ECU in the darkened gampel. It just never felt right.

We need the bright lights that make your eyes hurt when walking in on a dark January night! Those are the UConn days I miss!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Go dogs

 

[huskymedic]

 

[intlzncster]

New floor? Sweet. I hope they don't do some goofy Oregon crap though.

 

[huskiesouth]

New floor? Sweet. I hope they don't do some goofy Oregon crap though.

What's wrong with the floor in Oregon that a map, GPS and night googles won't cure - worst floor in history of college BB.

 

[intlzncster]

What's wrong with the floor in Oregon that a map, GPS and night googles won't cure - worst floor in history of college BB.

Night vision googles might blind you for life no joke