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Wasn't 12,222 with standing room included?
Wasn't 12,222 with standing room included?
Is that including handicapped spaces?
All joking aside about capacity size, The Don seriously needs to be renovated or replaced. It needs to have an open concourse like the Pan Am Center, more restrooms, suites, locker rooms, offices, more seating, and more floor space that can be configurable. About a year or two ago when the whole arena fight between the City and the Max Grossman lead Duranguito protesters began, I believe it was Steve Kaplowitz that wrote an article about an alternative proposal for the arena. He suggested that the City and UTEP should work together to either renovate or build a new arena at the existing site of The Don. El Paso really doesn't need two arenas. A modernized 15,000 to 18,000 seat arena with all the amenities would attract more concerts and events, and can still be used for sports such as UTEP basketball. If the floor is large enough, which it should be, it could also be home to a minor league hockey team as well. More importantly, it could also attract the NCAA as a first/second round tournament site. The more I hear about the City scaling down the planned sized for the yet to be built arena, the more I like the proposal to develop a consortium with UTEP to renovate or replace the Don Haskins Center.
All joking aside about capacity size, The Don seriously needs to be renovated or replaced. It needs to have an open concourse like the Pan Am Center, more restrooms, suites, locker rooms, offices, more seating, and more floor space that can be configurable. About a year or two ago when the whole arena fight between the City and the Max Grossman lead Duranguito protesters began, I believe it was Steve Kaplowitz that wrote an article about an alternative proposal for the arena. He suggested that the City and UTEP should work together to either renovate or build a new arena at the existing site of The Don. El Paso really doesn't need two arenas. A modernized 15,000 to 18,000 seat arena with all the amenities would attract more concerts and events, and can still be used for sports such as UTEP basketball. If the floor is large enough, which it should be, it could also be home to a minor league hockey team as well. More importantly, it could also attract the NCAA as a first/second round tournament site. The more I hear about the City scaling down the planned sized for the yet to be built arena, the more I like the proposal to develop a consortium with UTEP to renovate or replace the Don Haskins Center.
All joking aside about capacity size, The Don seriously needs to be renovated or replaced. It needs to have an open concourse like the Pan Am Center, more restrooms, suites, locker rooms, offices, more seating, and more floor space that can be configurable. About a year or two ago when the whole arena fight between the City and the Max Grossman lead Duranguito protesters began, I believe it was Steve Kaplowitz that wrote an article about an alternative proposal for the arena. He suggested that the City and UTEP should work together to either renovate or build a new arena at the existing site of The Don. El Paso really doesn't need two arenas. A modernized 15,000 to 18,000 seat arena with all the amenities would attract more concerts and events, and can still be used for sports such as UTEP basketball. If the floor is large enough, which it should be, it could also be home to a minor league hockey team as well. More importantly, it could also attract the NCAA as a first/second round tournament site. The more I hear about the City scaling down the planned sized for the yet to be built arena, the more I like the proposal to develop a consortium with UTEP to renovate or replace the Don Haskins Center.
The plan has always been for UTEP to move into the new downtown arena when/ if it gets built. With no anchor Tennant the arena would hemorrhage money. The city and UTEP have discussed this for years. UTEP will be the anchor and primary tenant and have first priority for dates.
Ridiculous comment. Absolutely false. UTEP wants more venues on or near campus to improve campus life, and therefore increasing student activity there. The Don is already paid for. No fees to account for in rent, etc. It was sportstalk that mentioned that idea.. No chance in hell UTEP wants/or will consider this idea.The plan has always been for UTEP to move into the new downtown arena when/ if it gets built. With no anchor Tennant the arena would hemorrhage money. The city and UTEP have discussed this for years. UTEP will be the anchor and primary tenant and have first priority for dates.
Literally 100% BS and Fake News, Thanks for that made up out of your backside report!The plan has always been for UTEP to move into the new downtown arena when/ if it gets built. With no anchor Tennant the arena would hemorrhage money. The city and UTEP have discussed this for years. UTEP will be the anchor and primary tenant and have first priority for dates.
All joking aside about capacity size, The Don seriously needs to be renovated or replaced. It needs to have an open concourse like the Pan Am Center, more restrooms, suites, locker rooms, offices, more seating, and more floor space that can be configurable. About a year or two ago when the whole arena fight between the City and the Max Grossman lead Duranguito protesters began, I believe it was Steve Kaplowitz that wrote an article about an alternative proposal for the arena. He suggested that the City and UTEP should work together to either renovate or build a new arena at the existing site of The Don. El Paso really doesn't need two arenas. A modernized 15,000 to 18,000 seat arena with all the amenities would attract more concerts and events, and can still be used for sports such as UTEP basketball. If the floor is large enough, which it should be, it could also be home to a minor league hockey team as well. More importantly, it could also attract the NCAA as a first/second round tournament site. The more I hear about the City scaling down the planned sized for the yet to be built arena, the more I like the proposal to develop a consortium with UTEP to renovate or replace the Don Haskins Center.
ATTN: @UTEPAthletics @JimSenter2 @UTEP_MBB
Are you talking about Baylor or UTEP?This is going to come when money comes in. There will be upgrades but give it time.
UTEPAre you talking about Baylor or UTEP?
ATTN: @UTEPAthletics @JimSenter2 @UTEP_MBB
Let me guess who will build both.....This is going to come when money comes in. There will be upgrades but give it time.
1998Here's a question -- when did the Don Haskins Center become "the Donnie"? I've heard this a few times now and I may be sounding old and out of touch on this one, but I hate it. Having grown up during the Haskins years and being a student toward the end of his run I never once heard anyone call him anything but "Coach Haskins", "Coach", "Bear" or "Don" (and very few called him in that familiar sense).
Again, maybe it's just me overreacting
Never heard it call that. Really hate itHere's a question -- when did the Don Haskins Center become "the Donnie"? I've heard this a few times now and I may be sounding old and out of touch on this one, but I hate it. Having grown up during the Haskins years and being a student toward the end of his run I never once heard anyone call him anything but "Coach Haskins", "Coach", "Bear" or "Don" (and very few called him in that familiar sense).
Again, maybe it's just me overreacting
He said, concourse like the Pan Am center! NO! I never thought anyone would say we need to look like that BARN up the road!All joking aside about capacity size, The Don seriously needs to be renovated or replaced. It needs to have an open concourse like the Pan Am Center, more restrooms, suites, locker rooms, offices, more seating, and more floor space that can be configurable. About a year or two ago when the whole arena fight between the City and the Max Grossman lead Duranguito protesters began, I believe it was Steve Kaplowitz that wrote an article about an alternative proposal for the arena. He suggested that the City and UTEP should work together to either renovate or build a new arena at the existing site of The Don. El Paso really doesn't need two arenas. A modernized 15,000 to 18,000 seat arena with all the amenities would attract more concerts and events, and can still be used for sports such as UTEP basketball. If the floor is large enough, which it should be, it could also be home to a minor league hockey team as well. More importantly, it could also attract the NCAA as a first/second round tournament site. The more I hear about the City scaling down the planned sized for the yet to be built arena, the more I like the proposal to develop a consortium with UTEP to renovate or replace the Don Haskins Center.
While Universities continue building arenas on campus, UTEP moves off campus? Fake news!The plan has always been for UTEP to move into the new downtown arena when/ if it gets built. With no anchor Tennant the arena would hemorrhage money. The city and UTEP have discussed this for years. UTEP will be the anchor and primary tenant and have first priority for dates.