CHI Health Center (10th & Cass Street)

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:55 pm

This was first. The OWH article was this afternoon.

Post by **BRoss** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:29 pm

Bob from Omaha wrote:
Omaha_Gabe wrote:Stadium Journey's Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2013

#38. CenturyLink Center

Home of the Creighton Bluejays

Omaha, NE

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/ ... enter-s859
I'm not going to share the link but which came first, the posting here or in the OWH? If it was here first and the OWH got the tip here, do they pay someone to check this site daily or do they use an unpaid intern? My money is on the intern.

I was always amazed that the OWH never picked up on the European style development with the canals & Nordstroms....

It was reported here first as usual. I have an RSS feed on my homepage at work and this article just showed up in there after I got back from lunch.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:03 am

Omaha_Gabe wrote:Stadium Journey's Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2013

#38. CenturyLink Center

Home of the Creighton Bluejays

Omaha, NE

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/ ... enter-s859

Fans got a 5/5 stars? I stopped reading right there, 5/5 fan scores should be reserved for atmospheres like Cameron indoor or Phog Fieldhouse.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:03 pm

Linkin5 wrote:
Omaha_Gabe wrote:Stadium Journey's Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2013

#38. CenturyLink Center

Home of the Creighton Bluejays

Omaha, NE

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/ ... enter-s859
Fans got a 5/5 stars? I stopped reading right there, 5/5 fan scores should be reserved for atmospheres like Cameron indoor or Phog Fieldhouse.

I kind of agree, however, I don't think some people realize how nice of a facility the CenturyLink Center is. Sure the gameday atmosphere could always be improved with some chants, livelier and varied promotions during timeouts, better use of the video boards to show more stats (although they have improved in the past few games), and definitely some better halftime entertainment than the Jays dancers, but overall the arena with the recent renovations looks sparkling new and has an NBA feel to it. Currently there are only 3 other programs in the country that average more fans per game. I have been to games at UNI and Iowa and their arenas definitely weren't full and they are smaller capacities (15,400 for Iowa and around 7,000 for UNI)

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:55 pm

skinzfan23 wrote:
Linkin5 wrote:
Omaha_Gabe wrote:Stadium Journey's Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2013

#38. CenturyLink Center

Home of the Creighton Bluejays

Omaha, NE

http://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/ ... enter-s859
Fans got a 5/5 stars? I stopped reading right there, 5/5 fan scores should be reserved for atmospheres like Cameron indoor or Phog Fieldhouse.
I kind of agree, however, I don't think some people realize how nice of a facility the CenturyLink Center is. Sure the gameday atmosphere could always be improved with some chants, livelier and varied promotions during timeouts, better use of the video boards to show more stats (although they have improved in the past few games), and definitely some better halftime entertainment than the Jays dancers, but overall the arena with the recent renovations looks sparkling new and has an NBA feel to it. Currently there are only 3 other programs in the country that average more fans per game. I have been to games at UNI and Iowa and their arenas definitely weren't full and they are smaller capacities (15,400 for Iowa and around 7,000 for UNI)

I don't think anyone is questioning how nice the facilities are, or how how many seats are sold.

I am simply stating that if you think fans at Creighton games are the pinnacle for NCAA basketball games, you are crazy. The student section is pathetic and games only get crazy if their is a either a big name opponent or a rival.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:31 pm

I agree with you on those points.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:23 pm

http://www.ketv.com/news/centurylink-ce ... t/25038152

The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority, which runs the CenturyLink Center, commissioned Creighton economics professor Ernie Goss to study the economic impact of the arena and convention center.

The study found the downtown building has pumped $4.8 billion into the city. Goss said it's more than just money.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:44 pm

iamjacobm wrote:http://www.ketv.com/news/centurylink-ce ... t/25038152

The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority, which runs the CenturyLink Center, commissioned Creighton economics professor Ernie Goss to study the economic impact of the arena and convention center.

The study found the downtown building has pumped $4.8 billion into the city. Goss said it's more than just money.

I would LOVE to see where they got that number.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri May 30, 2014 10:22 am

State wrestling staying at the Clink. This is a pretty big score for the arena and downtown hotels. I thought for sure they'd go back to Lincoln and PBA. Much needed good news for the Clink with UNO abandoning them in the next year.

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Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:42 pm

<--- Recent posts from this thread were split into a new Lincoln thread at: PBA and Hockey --->

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:21 pm

Not really anything to do with the remodel, but I haven't re-photographed the artwork since it was switched from Qwest to Century Link

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Post by **Brad** » Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:40 am

Getting a new sound system installed today:

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:10 pm

Just in time for Slayer.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:54 pm

Big E wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:10 pm Just in time for Slayer.

As in Buffy the Vampire........

....

Ciao..LiO...Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:50 pm

Great to see that. This should be a huge upgrade for the Creighton games.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:20 am

Bill seeks $75M more in funding, which could go to future CHI Health Center upgrades

https://omaha.com/news/local/bill-seeks ... op-story-1

Reece Ristau, OWH wrote:Omaha’s downtown convention center and arena, now 17 years old, may need renovations and new parking options within the decade, city officials say.

With those future expenses in mind, the city is advocating passage of a proposed legislative bill that could partially fund facility improvements by doubling the amount of arena financing incentive money the city can receive to pay off its arena and convention center debt.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:08 am

Brad wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:20 am Bill seeks $75M more in funding, which could go to future CHI Health Center upgrades

https://omaha.com/news/local/bill-seeks ... op-story-1

Reece Ristau, OWH wrote:Omaha’s downtown convention center and arena, now 17 years old, may need renovations and new parking options within the decade, city officials say.

With those future expenses in mind, the city is advocating passage of a proposed legislative bill that could partially fund facility improvements by doubling the amount of arena financing incentive money the city can receive to pay off its arena and convention center debt.

Is this already part of the plan to build garage(s) so that there may be development on any of the lots?

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:16 am

I'm curious what the balance is on the debt for each facility.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:12 pm

Creighton now has a sign on the north end of the CHI Center Omaha.

MECA.jpg

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:18 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:12 pm Creighton now has a sign on the north end of the CHI Center Omaha.

MECA.jpg

Being a huge Bluejay fan, that is awesome to see. (someone else had posted a quick picture the other day. Edit: found it, its on the Creighton Basketball thread)

My only feedback is that I wish it were in a more prominent spot, although once the baby Bob is built it will go right by there.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:31 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:18 pm My only feedback is that I wish it were in a more prominent spot, although once the baby Bob is built it will go right by there.

Probably more for recruits and others coming from the airport and not the local fans.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:33 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:31 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:18 pm My only feedback is that I wish it were in a more prominent spot, although once the baby Bob is built it will go right by there.
Probably more for recruits and others coming from the airport and not the local fans.

I am sure it is. Why wouldn't they want some name recognition on the building they play in. Good move by Creighton.

Post by **BRoss** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:35 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:12 pm Creighton now has a sign on the north end of the CHI Center Omaha.

MECA.jpg

Just saw this when I went down today. Was wondering when that sign went up.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:57 pm

BRoss wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:35 pm
Brad wrote: Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:12 pm Creighton now has a sign on the north end of the CHI Center Omaha.

MECA.jpg
Just saw this when I went down today. Was wondering when that sign went up.

That looks amazing! And, as an added bonus, Unlike the sponsorship on the building itself, Creighton will NEVER change their name

I mean we've had Qwest Center, Century Link and now CHI... the place hasn't even been here 25 years. Granted they technically didn't change sponsors the first couple of times; it was the company that sponsored it who changed their name.

I think the city got fed up with it at one point and stopped putting the name on the interstate signage, simply changing it to "Event Center".

ita · Post by **ita** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:34 pm

Creighton men's basketball to continue playing at CHI Health Center for at least another decade

Jake Anderson
The Creighton men's basketball team will play at the CHI Health Center for at least another decade.

Creighton University announced Wednesday that they reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority on a 10-year extension through the 2032-33 season.

In a statement, Creighton athletic director Marcus Blossom said the university is “thrilled to continue our partnership with MECA” for the arena.

“It’s proven to be one of the best venues in all of college basketball, and MECA has continued to make investments that appeal to our student-athletes and fans. We are looking forward to another great year where we attract over 17,000 loyal Bluejays fans a game cheering loudly in support of our student-athletes,” Blossom said.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:14 pm

It’s not like there are a whole lot of alternatives.

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:09 am

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:14 pm It’s not like there are a whole lot of alternatives.

Maybe the Ralston Arena?

Ryan Air · Post by **Ryan Air** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:12 am

I love the new sign.

14 years, 4 month, 6 days until the other sign comes down. The non-profit Catholic hospital system that paid 23-million to have naming rights is still stunningly insulting and inappropriate.

I call it Qwest Center still and pretend I don’t hear people when they correct me.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:39 am

Ryan Air wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:12 am I love the new sign.

14 years, 4 month, 6 days until the other sign comes down. The non-profit Catholic hospital system that paid 23-million to have naming rights is still stunningly insulting and inappropriate.

I call it Qwest Center still and pretend I don’t hear people when they correct me.

It’s called the CHI Health Center

Ryan Air · Post by **Ryan Air** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:40 am

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:49 am

Ryan Air wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:40 am

So you REALLY DIDN"T ignore the correction!

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:17 am

MTO wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:39 am
Ryan Air wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:12 am I love the new sign.

14 years, 4 month, 6 days until the other sign comes down. The non-profit Catholic hospital system that paid 23-million to have naming rights is still stunningly insulting and inappropriate.

I call it Qwest Center still and pretend I don’t hear people when they correct me.
It’s called the CHI Health Center

Catholic Health Initiatives Health Center Omaha

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:40 pm

The arena has new lights!!! As a fan probably not a big deal, but a huge upgrade for photographers! Brighter, warmer, and better color.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:05 am

Brad wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:40 pm The arena has new lights!!! As a fan probably not a big deal, but a huge upgrade for photographers! Brighter, warmer, and better color.

As an IATSE extra, I notice

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:28 am

Brad wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:40 pm The arena has new lights!!! As a fan probably not a big deal, but a huge upgrade for photographers! Brighter, warmer, and better color.

yes, I posted this in the Creighton thread the other day, but they are now LED so they can change colors:

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:28 am

I know the scoreboard still looks very nice but I wonder when they are going to upgrade it. (the current one is from 2013)

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:00 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:28 am
Brad wrote: Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:40 pm The arena has new lights!!! As a fan probably not a big deal, but a huge upgrade for photographers! Brighter, warmer, and better color.
yes, I posted this in the Creighton thread the other day, but they are now LED so they can change colors:

My post was before the game started so I hadn't even seen the colors yet. That part was cool too.

The lighting upgrade was long overdue. The lights were fine when the place opened, but were really falling behind. The Baxter has had LED since it opened 8 years ago. The color of modern lights are so much better, makes for way better photography.

I do worry a little bit about shooting pano's since the court will be even brighter now. Might be harder to get all the fans in my pano.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:13 am

I can’t wait to see this! Awesome!

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:44 pm

They need to play up the “bird cage” aspect with this. Turn out the lights, have “welcome to the bird cage” on the screens, start having the blue and white LED lights slowly circling in the arena, start increasing the speed until it’s a blue and white blur and play audio of birds shrieking/loud wing flapping during that color blur. Get a little bit of a unique atmosphere to tie into the theme.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:21 pm

NEDodger wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:44 pm They need to play up the “bird cage” aspect with this. Turn out the lights, have “welcome to the bird cage” on the screens, start having the blue and white LED lights slowly circling in the arena, start increasing the speed until it’s a blue and white blur and play audio of birds shrieking/loud wing flapping during that color blur. Get a little bit of a unique atmosphere to tie into the theme.

Lol, they did have the light circling. But not the rest of it.