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Madison Square Garden is often times referred to as the "Mecca of Sports."
I've never personally been there, but it is on the bucket list of things to accomplish and visit before I pass.
That being said, I am excited to see that this historic arena is getting a face lift.
There is one problem though, will it be safe?
The architects plan on building a bridge that overhangs the court at the top of the arena, high up in the rafters.
"We believe the bridges will be a signature element of the transformation and provide fans with one of the most unique and desirable locations in sports and entertainment to watch games, concerts and events," MSG President and CEO Hank Ratner said. "We will be adding video boards, TV screens and additional statistical ribbons to the back of the bridges to enhance the experience for fans sitting in the upper deck.''
Sounds cool and all, but didn't somebody just fall from the stands at Solider Field in Chicago and die at the Bears vs Eagles game yesterday?
How long until this renovation becomes a disaster and somebody dies when they fall from the rafters of MSG?
Alcohol, sporting events, and heights don't mix well, at least not as well as vodka and tonic.
What happens when some crazed Pearl Jam fan at a concert tries to keep up with the number of drinks Eddie Vedder takes and falls flat on the stage?
Improving the experience at stadiums and sporting events is important to every professional franchise and organization in each of the major sports as they try compete with high definition television and amazing sports packages from the likes of DirecTV.
But how is Madison Square Garden planning to keep these people on the catwalks safe? How big will the outrage be if somebody does fall and die from one of these unique bridges?
I plan on making it to Madison Square Garden before these bridges are completed.
I dont' want to see anybody else die.
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