Yes, the press area was moved to somewhat less desirable seats during the renovation. As to the width of the aisles, I wonder if safety, evacuation requirements, contribute to the configuration...don't really know. I know that some folks leave early from the games; that is also true in football. However, I am an older fan, as are many of the people around me. I do not, and most of those around me do not leave early...like, never. I see people with small children, a few "regulars," those in big donor seats, leave early on a regular basis. No hard data here, just an observation. As to the student section: I am not sure spreading them out around the arena would be a great idea, even in seats close to the floor. Having them where they are, bunched up, around the pep band, with the cheerleaders and spirit squad right in front of them, very near the visitor bench where they often get on the players and coaches, seems to me to be just fine. I read in a variety of places that student attendance at football and basketball games is down nation wide. They tend to watch on TV where they can have a beer, turn the set off if they so desire, hang out with close friends, all for free. Universities around the country are very worried about future attendance trends as the millennium generation grows into their 30's and 40's and beyond...will attendance at major sporting events just continue to decline? Would be very sad.
