thelastonealive Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I haven't been to a pro basketball game since the 7th grade, but I think I'll go to one of these two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Here's the first step... Nets To Play 2 Preseason Games at The Rock A few anti-Rock comments following that article. Posted by NetDisaster on 03/04/09 at 2:32PM1. St. Johns is typical of a lot of preseason games. Two years ago, the Celts and Nets played in the Worcester, MA. Civic Center. Conditions were so bad they cancelled the second half. 2. The Rock is hardly the best arena in North America. It isnt even in the top ten. Spare us the hyperbole. Posted by hrpufnstuff on 03/04/09 at 5:17PMNetDisaster, Let's have your top ten list, then. Posted by NetDisaster on 03/04/09 at 6:59PM1. Conseco Field House, Indianapolis. 2. American Airlines Center, Dallas 3. US Airways Center, Phoenix 4. The Pepsi Center, Denver 5. Staples Center, Los Angeles 6. Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City 7. American Airlines Arena, Miami 8. AT&T Center, San Antonio 9. Toyota Center, Houston 10. Madison Square Garden, New York The Rock is a very nice facility. There is of course nothing nearby...not even crime, unless you count the fees charged by the local parking lots. Customer service, I found, was first rate. BUT it doesn't even rank in the top 20 of venues in the US, according to Billboard Magazine. I guess if you've never been anywhere, the Rock is the most beautiful. PS the IZOD Center is the fourth most popular venue in the WORLD for non-sports events, according to Billboard. But you provincials keep thinking what you think. Posted by doomsdayhere on 03/04/09 at 7:17PMThe Rock is nothing but a beer garden,the Munich on Mulberry Street.Why they copied the MSG model of going up to your seats instead of down,I'll never know.With its limited exits,the Rock is in danger of fatalities if panic breaks out. Posted by njgiants on 03/04/09 at 9:02PMCorruption Arena. When does the PUBLIC get to see ALL the numbers on this place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 A few anti-Rock comments following that article. nj.com... what do you expect? I'm just surprised there isn't a fictional crime event posted there yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 The Nets' old owners are looking to assemble $150 million to buy the Nets and move them to Newark, that is, if in two years, Brooklyn still hasn't been built. They still have a partial stake in the team and were the original advocates of moving the team to Newark, ten years ago. I think that if they put $150 million in front of Ratner, he'll take it and run. His stock (Forest City Ranter) and Barclays's (the naming rights sponsor for the Brooklyn arena) are both under four dollars. Get these two, Vanderbeek and Shaq and they're set! Nets Daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 How much did Ratner pay for the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Interesting. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Here's the design for the entry plaza. It's from the Bryant Park designers. I don't know how accurate this will be but it looks amazing! Entry Plaza Edited March 10, 2009 by The Rock 07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Here's the design for the entry plaza. It's from the Bryant Park designers. I don't know how accurate this will be but it looks amazing!Entry Plaza I wish the photo was bigger. I can barely read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the link! Like 95C said, I wish the image was a little bigger. But from what I can tell, it looks like the statue isn't included in this plan. It also shows where the much-rumored Devils Hall of Fame is going to be. There is also a note about the "Mulberry Plaza Alternative: outdoor ice skating rink" needing a sponsor. Lots of interesting stuff to say the least. I'm anxious to see this come together, and see how popular outdoor attractions are during the dead of winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the link! Like 95C said, I wish the image was a little bigger. But from what I can tell, it looks like the statue isn't included in this plan. It also shows where the much-rumored Devils Hall of Fame is going to be. There is also a note about the "Mulberry Plaza Alternative: outdoor ice skating rink" needing a sponsor. Lots of interesting stuff to say the least.I'm anxious to see this come together, and see how popular outdoor attractions are during the dead of winter. Yeah, I noticed that too . I have to believe that the statue is going to happen but I'm guessing that these plans were drawn up before they knew about the statue. Isn't the statue supposed to be installed later this month? Edit: This is from an article from a couple of pages back... " stainless steel work scheduled to be installed at the end of March in front of the Prudential Center in Newark" "Her son temporarily parked his partially assembled sculpture at the farm for several months, (in Booton NJ)" Edited March 11, 2009 by The Rock 07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Yeah, I noticed that too . I have to believe that the statue is going to happen but I'm guessing that these plans were drawn up before they knew about the statue. Isn't the statue supposed to be installed later this month?Edit: This is from an article from a couple of pages back... " stainless steel work scheduled to be installed at the end of March in front of the Prudential Center in Newark" "Her son temporarily parked his partially assembled sculpture at the farm for several months, (in Booton NJ)" That's what I thought too. I always guessed it was supposed to go in by the Devils and Prudential logos by the PNC Tower, but it kinda looks like they have all kinds of stuff going into that little area. I'm kinda surprised that they have plans for the area outside the Devils Den. That's usually where the $10 ticket line forms. Could get crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cachorro Louco Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) Well is not around the Rock, It's not even I Newark for that matter. But the Revitalization around PATH Station in Harrison is kicking, An newark will benefit a lot from it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled its plans Tuesday for a new PATH train station in Harrison, part of a $4 billion decade-long overhaul of the mass transit system.The Harrison portion of the project includes razing the current station on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard and constructing a new steel and glass structure capable of handling the significant increase in ridership expected as the town's redevelopment plans evolve. More info;http://www.nj.com/kearnyjournal/index.ssf?....xml&coll=3 Well since they didn't actually posted any pictures on the website, i took a photo of the picture in the paper ( I don't have a a scanner ok) The area around PATH station after the revitalization: Edited March 13, 2009 by Cachorro Louco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj8681 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well is not around the Rock, It's not even I Newark for that matter.But the Revitalization around PATH Station in Harrison is kicking, An newark will benefit a lot from it. Source: http://www.nj.com/kearnyjournal/index.ssf?....xml&coll=3 Well since they didn't actually posted any pictures on the website, i took a photo of the picture in the paper ( I don't have a a scanner ok) The area around PATH station after the revitalization: Wow. That rendering is just a LITTLE different from the barren wasteland I now pass each morning and afternoon on PATH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey! Thanks for posting this! That side of the river has so much potential... I would like to see the big warehouse next to Red Bull Arena be turned into a St. Louis Union Station-like entertainment center with stores and maybe a movie theater. Union Station With the Newark side revitalizing and the park along the Newark side of the river going in, and the development around RBA, this will be a great place to be. Here's a Red Bull Arena thread... Big Soccer And the webcam Earth Cam: Red Bull Arena And Cachorro, I wouldn't quote the entire article because DM had some trouble with the Star Ledger last year about that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Here's a Red Bull Arena thread...Big Soccer And the webcam Earth Cam: Red Bull Arena I'd go watch a Red Bulls game ... if this becomes the name: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cachorro Louco Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'd go watch a Red Bulls game ... if this becomes the name: It wouldn't hurt to be called "Red Bull Metrostars" at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 New Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) The Arena Cafe, down the block from the Arena Bar, looked to be open last game. I'm willing to try it but I think my Dad is wary after our awful City Cafe experience last year, plus he liked Arena Bar so much. Edited March 16, 2009 by Devils731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 The Arena Cafe, down the block from the Arena Bar, looked to be open last game.I'm willing to try it but I think my Dad is wary after our awful City Cafe experience last year, plus he liked Arena Bar so much. Is this the much-rumored "sports bar" version of the Arena Lounge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 The Arena Cafe, down the block from the Arena Bar, looked to be open last game.I'm willing to try it but I think my Dad is wary after our awful City Cafe experience last year, plus he liked Arena Bar so much. Nice! Thanks! I'll have to check it out on Friday (the day that I selfishly hope that Marty gets 552). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Is this the much-rumored "sports bar" version of the Arena Lounge? I don't think so. I don't even know if they're associated despite both using "Arena". It looks like a little cafe/diner type place. I would guess they just do sandwiches and smaller items on a flat grill or something like that. I tried to find some info online on them but couldn't. I'm going to try and at least pop my head in sometime soon. I wish they'd open a new section at Arena Bar. The food is good, but there are rarely seats when I get there to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock 07 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Is this the much-rumored "sports bar" version of the Arena Lounge? I thought that I heard that it opened a couple of months ago, no? I don't think so. I don't even know if they're associated despite both using "Arena". It looks like a little cafe/diner type place. I would guess they just do sandwiches and smaller items on a flat grill or something like that. I tried to find some info online on them but couldn't. I'm going to try and at least pop my head in sometime soon.I wish they'd open a new section at Arena Bar. The food is good, but there are rarely seats when I get there to eat. Is it on Mulberry Street or down Green in the direction of 21? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I thought that I heard that it opened a couple of months ago, no?Is it on Mulberry Street or down Green in the direction of 21? On Mulberry. One or two cross streets away from the arena. Maybe it's the corner of Mulberry and Walnut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I thought that I heard that it opened a couple of months ago, no? A couple months ago, an employee at Arena Lounge told me the sports bar was a few weeks away. I haven't been back since to see for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuadeConnolly Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 http://glocallynewark.com/wordpress/?p=1024 Check out my latest post on Newark. Feel free to comment and give the site a good look. A lot of the contributors find some cool things going on around town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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