PA system at Bud Walton Arena

Franchise_Hog · January 28, 2015, 03:03:43 pm

I used to be a regular at BWA. But I live in LR and have very young children, so it has been difficult to make many games the past couple of years. Anyway, myself and a few friends drove up for the Tennessee game last night. What in the world is going on with the PA system? Seriously, all of us commented on it. It was terrible...muffled, couldn't hear anything clearly. With all the money that gets pumped into athletic facilities, can we not get new speakers for the Basketball Palace of Mid-America? Anyone else feel the same way or have insight with the situation?

b_stackhouse · January 28, 2015, 03:23:18 pm

I noticed it last night as well. Thought it might be the new (was new to me anyway. How long has he been doing it?) PA guy. Maybe he is holding the mic too close to his mouth.

Hogberry Snortcake · January 28, 2015, 03:27:57 pm

Regular PA guy is out temporarily. New guy was eating frito pie.

jeramyaupton · January 28, 2015, 03:33:34 pm

From what I understand the MC for TENN game was a local radio personality. However, he does the gymbacks meets at Barnhill so he's experienced in the arena settings. Shouldn't be that much different.

cmhogn · January 28, 2015, 06:12:21 pm

Sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher. Could not understand the PA all night. After the game was over stayed in my seat to listen to post game but even with 200-300 in the arena I still couldn't understand it so I left.

dsims2k3 · January 28, 2015, 06:15:35 pm

If they ever decide to update the PA system. It should be modeled after Michigan's arena. It is really nice.

caneybuck · January 28, 2015, 08:53:46 pm

It's been like this for the last two or three years or maybe more. When they used to send out the survey/commit forms after each game I would complain about the PA system every time. It did absolutely no good! Maybe next year.

3kgthog · January 28, 2015, 10:18:05 pm

I wondered why I saw the awful Jon Williams in the announcer's spot on radio row.

Danny J · January 28, 2015, 10:21:36 pm

Also need to upgrade the TV's.....they are beyond outdated and HORRIBLE. Make em bigger and HD.....please.

Hoggish1 · January 28, 2015, 10:41:12 pm

Quote from: Franchise_Hog on January 28, 2015, 03:03:43 pm
I used to be a regular at BWA. But I live in LR and have very young children, so it has been difficult to make many games the past couple of years. Anyway, myself and a few friends drove up for the Tennessee game last night. What in the world is going on with the PA system? Seriously, all of us commented on it. It was terrible...muffled, couldn't hear anything clearly. With all the money that gets pumped into athletic facilities, can we not get new speakers for the Basketball Palace of Mid-America? Anyone else feel the same way or have insight with the situation?

And fix the lighting while they're at it?

vol_in_ar · January 28, 2015, 10:51:44 pm

maybe they would if more folks showed up
pretty small turnout last night

acey33 · January 29, 2015, 09:11:47 am

Quote from: vol_in_ar on January 28, 2015, 10:51:44 pm
maybe they would if more folks showed up
pretty small turnout last night

and that's why it's called Bud WALTON Arena...The place just turned 20 yrs old and is due for some UPGRADES...WPS

and between the Walton's and Tyson's this shouldn't be a problem

PA system at Bud Walton Arena

Franchise_Hog

January 28, 2015, 03:03:43 pm

b_stackhouse

January 28, 2015, 03:23:18 pm #1

Hogberry Snortcake

January 28, 2015, 03:27:57 pm #2

jeramyaupton

January 28, 2015, 03:33:34 pm #3

cmhogn

January 28, 2015, 06:12:21 pm #4

dsims2k3

January 28, 2015, 06:15:35 pm #5

caneybuck

January 28, 2015, 08:53:46 pm #6

3kgthog

January 28, 2015, 10:18:05 pm #7

Danny J

January 28, 2015, 10:21:36 pm #8

Hoggish1

January 28, 2015, 10:41:12 pm #9

vol_in_ar

January 28, 2015, 10:51:44 pm #10

acey33

January 29, 2015, 09:11:47 am #11