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I can't say that I have been to every one of the now 123 NCAA games played at the arena, but I sure have been to most of them. To watch an NCAA game at the arena is a bit like watching a ballet or well rehearsed or choreographed play. So many parts and so many pieces and so many folks - all doing their job. Ushers, security, concessions, support staff - and much of it behind the scenes and not seen by fans like myself. Not only must they prepare for the regular stuff, but unplanned things like high water from the river, snow storms, presidential visits, or a myriad of other things. Even down to the person who got out the ladder at halftime last night and adjusted the new nets because they were not hanging exactly straight.
The arena has never looked better than it did last night. The video and ribbon boards, along with the new center video add so much to the fan experience. I have been to many other arenas for NCAA games. Some have marble floors or larger concourses, most seat 15-20,000 fans, but none have the intimate feel of a basketball only facility like our arena. For us hoops junkies, that is about as good as it gets - unless our Flyers are also in the big dance.
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