New series with Baylor

[shockerfan]

For us outsiders...why is the fan-base so anti-IBA? Is it more than just being a less hostile crowd? I'd imagine any sell-out pro-WSU arena would be tough on any opponent.

Strictly an atmosphere thing. It can get pretty loud in IBA, but it doesn't sustain as long as it can at Koch Arena. I think some of the crowd in the upper levels just aren't used to watching games in that size of arena and feel a little disconnected.

Whereas in Koch Arena everyone feels on top of the court and into the game. So the excitement level stays elevated. Unless you are blowing an opponent out....But I don't see that happening as much in the AAC. So the atmosphere in Koch should be back to what it SHOULD be.

[1972Shocker]

For our 1st AAC home game we need to stripe the arena don't we.

[MoValley John]

Koch goes to 11.

[MoValley John]

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[Rocky Mountain Shock]

For us outsiders...why is the fan-base so anti-IBA? Is it more than just being a less hostile crowd? I'd imagine any sell-out pro-WSU arena would be tough on any opponent.

Because complaining is a competitive sport for some of us.

[ShanShock]

That would be the most 3G thing ever!

He knows how to work!!! 😎😎😎

[proshox]

More people but less atmosphere. It's noticeably quieter for games at IBA than at CKA. It's your standard, bland arena. It would be WAY less intimidating than Koch. Not even a question.

For a couple games, I don't mind it as it's something different and it gets more fans that aren't able to go to Koch to see a game. But in general, it just isn't the same.

I don't know that Koch is louder on the floor. Players have mentioned IBA as being louder.

[Proud Manlet]

Looking forward to this series. Can't wait to watch from my seats in Section 112

[Steeleshocker]

It will be interesting to see if the series with Baylor is at IBA or Koch.

[Heinro]

For our 1st AAC home game we need to stripe the arena don't we.

Yes, please, it is so intimidating. Though not the first one. Save that for Cincy.

[Wuchalk]

For us outsiders...why is the fan-base so anti-IBA? Is it more than just being a less hostile crowd? I'd imagine any sell-out pro-WSU arena would be tough on any opponent.

People in Wichita do not like to pay any amount for parking, or walk very far from their car to the arena. Personally, I like IBA, but I have been able to obtain good seats. But the Roundhouse is the best!

[Cdizzle]

We are gonna Superbowl the hell out of this league the first year.

[Proud Manlet]

I think it should be played at CKA for dat der intimidation factor

[1972Shocker]

People in Wichita do not like to pay any amount for parking, or walk very far from their car to the arena. Personally, I like IBA, but I have been able to obtain good seats. But the Roundhouse is the best!

I have to admit I didn't enjoy the walk to the arena for the Okie State game and I was only about 2 blocks away. Man that was a cold day.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

A two block walk downtown is roughly the equivalent to the distance from CKA to the outer reaches of the closest parking lots. Just some perspective.

When I'm in town for a game, I usually park at the RSC. That is roughly equivalent to a 5-6 block walk downtown, and it's usually a pleasant stroll. Granted, it's not uphill both ways in a blizzard while being attacked by wild dogs.

Also some perspective: I used to work in downtown Denver. I would routinely walk 10 blocks just for lunch. Walking is something Wichitans love to hate, and I've never understood why.