Kentucky basketball’s latest Rupp Arena changes keeps the volume down

Fan with sign | Mark Lyons/GettyImagesApparently the administration wants Rupp Arena to be Centre Court

Rupp Arena is always full — no matter the weather, the opponent, or even the state of the team. But it’s not as intimidating as it should be. Instead of Allen Fieldhouse-level chaos, it’s often more like Centre Court at Wimbledon: quiet, polite applause after big plays, and everyone sitting back down. A historic arena, and one you love to go to, sure. But loud? Not all the time.

The passion of Big Blue Nation should make Rupp a fortress opponents dread. Instead, it’s often more like a museum with really good lighting and fans sitting on their hands. The latest move from Mitch Barnhart and…