UC's 5/3 Update

**xudash** · 08-16-2016, 03:13 PM

http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnat...111&j=75454852

UC will begin the massive renovation in earnest after the upcoming basketball season. It will play at an off-campus site for a season before returning to a renovated Fifth Third Arena for the 2018-19 season. University officials haven’t said yet where UC will play in 2017-18 while construction takes place.

“That’s not determined yet, but we hope to have some finality soon,” Koslen said.

U.S. Bank Arena appears to be the most likely candidate, but UC officials have also mentioned Xavier University’s Cintas Center and Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena. Cincinnati Gardens had been discussed as an option, too, but that building was recently sold to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, which will tear it down and redevelop the space for industrial use.

We should be a good neighbor and let them in. Something to the tune of 1.75 times the normal rental rate.

drudy23 · 08-16-2016, 03:16 PM

How can you, in good conscience, play home games on the floor of your biggest rival and feel good about it?

How many tantrums has Mick thrown because of this possibility?

This is gold.

**xeus** · 08-16-2016, 03:21 PM

No way would I want those people using our facility. US Bank is a perfect fit for them. Actually, based on their attendance, they could use most high school gyms too.

**xudash** · 08-16-2016, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by xeus

No way would I want those people using our facility. US Bank is a perfect fit for them. Actually, based on their attendance, they could use most high school gyms too.

Okay, my apologies. What's your price? How about 3x our going rate?

Plus full reimbursement for damage and vandalism.

Plus payments to Xavier for conducting reflection sessions for their students who do vandalize - - at 5x the going rate.

Plus $250,000 for psychiatric care for all affected Xavier people who witness any and all said vandalism.

Plus a comprehensive wash and scrub for D'Artagnan - - performed by Mick and Tubberville - - and with tickets sold to that event, with all tickets paid for by UC.