Canzano doesn't like the Ducks' court

[tlongII]

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/or...f/2011/01/canzano_the_ducks_have_crossed.html

The $227 million arena, where the Ducks played their first game Thursday night, is amazing. But the hardwood is not.

Knight and his wife, Penny, should be proud. So should the university. So should fans, and players, and the giddy coaches who get to recruit using that building. But the basketball court itself is ridiculous and distracting.

 

[Wheels]

the more I see it the more I like it personally.

 

[Wheels]

 

[Wheels]

but yes when I was watching I couldnt see the half court line either lol.

 

[barfo]

I see STOMP got his name in lights. Good to see S2 posters get recognition.

barfo

 

[Natebishop3]

Duly noted John, duly noted.

 

[TehChad]

I agree that they should make the half court line more visible (easy fix). Other than that, I was at the first game and I love the new court, it looks awesome (and that picture doesn't do it justice). Canzano is just a crybaby constantly seeking attention; god forbid someone does something different and original. May the court last for 84 years!!!

It's an exciting time to be a Duck Basketball fan, I might even consider season tickets in the next year or two. The Ducks went from having one of the worst arenas in the country to one of the best, and that will certainly help recruiting. Deep down I still wish Ernie Kent was here, but I'm willing to give Dana Altman a chance; he seems like a decent guy.

 

[STOMP]

I see STOMP got his name in lights. Good to see S2 posters get recognition.

hundreds of thousands under the table to players for that and a new avatar... what a deal!

STOMP

 

[Paxil]

On TV it was so distracting I could hardly watch the game.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I for one will miss the insanity of Mac Court. I doubt the new arena will ever capture the same atmosphere.

As for the program itself - the new court may distract the fans for awhile, but 10th out of 10 teams is hard to disguise.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I hate to agree with Crapzano, but I dont like it either. I watched about 10 minutes of the game vs UCLA today on CSN and the court looks horrible on TV. Worst court in basketball history. I wouldnt be surprised if they change it in the offseason... and least get rid of some of the glare.

 

[TehChad]

They might do something to help with the glare, but the court is here to stay.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I will say this. It's not for everybody. I do wish they would fix the half court line as well.

 

[Natebishop3]

Canzano doesn't like:(Fill in the blank)

 

[STOMP]

I for one will miss the insanity of Mac Court. I doubt the new arena will ever capture the same atmosphere.

As for the program itself - the new court may distract the fans for awhile, but 10th out of 10 teams is hard to disguise.

I really enjoyed games at Mac court for the on top of the players atmosphere too, but I don't think it's endearing old quirks played that well for perspective recruits... I'm thinking the plan is for the new facilities to actually help bring the program up from the dead.

STOMP

 

[TehChad]

I'll miss Mac Court in some ways...but in many other ways, I'm ecstatic it's a thing of the past.

 

[STOMP]

on the heals of my previous post...

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive....chool-hoops-could-get-jolt-from-new-uo-arena/

The arena could be a draw not only for Oregon teams, but for out-of-state teams that feature blue-chip recruits. And exposing high-caliber players to the arena could be a recruiting bonus for the Ducks.

“That, more than anything, is the whole key to it,” Hancock said. “I think that's a great selling point for them to back it. You could bring in some drawing cards with kids that are NCAA-type athletes. If a kid has been to Matt Knight Arena, and Oregon talks to them down the road because they're interested in them, that kid will remember it.”

STOMP

 

[Ed O]

I didn't see the opening night game, but heard on the radio that it was unwatchable because of the TV lights glaring off of the court...

True?

Ed O.

 

[Paxil]

True. I couldn't watch it. Between the glare and the floor design I had a hard time following the action.

 

[ehizzy3]

yeah don't like it all. well i do like "deep in the woods" part

 

[MickZagger]

Canzano can suck my balls.