Alabama A&M At The Al....

[Golden Avalanche]

should be a different atmosphere.

[DienerTime34]

Seems like a step back for the program, like when UW-M moved back to campus. Also will hurt our yearly national attendance numbers.

[We R Final Four]

Open to public? Date?

[GGGG]

It's not a step back.  It's one game during Holiday break for students.  I think they are simply trying to do something unique with what be a pretty sparse crowd.

[wadesworld]

Awesome.  I have been hoping they would do something like this for a long time.  When you only get 5,000 at the BC for a no-name, weekday, winter non-conference game, you might as well put it in the Al and have it be packed rather than 5,000 people dispersed amongst 18,000 seats.

[Bricky]

It's because of a scheduling conflict with the BMO.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Seems like a step back for the program, like when UW-M moved back to campus. Also will hurt our yearly national attendance numbers.

Not a step back...conflict with the BC in terms of scheduling. Should be a loud game.

[chapman]

I think it's pretty cool to play a game at the Al.  Way cooler than scheduling a SWAC team that had an RPI of 269 and loses its top four players.

[bradley center bat]

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081114aaa.html

[Tugg Speedman]

It's not a step back.  It's one game during Holiday break for students.  I think they are simply trying to do something unique with what be a pretty sparse crowd.

+1  Great idea for a holiday break game.  Will this be Luke Fisher's first game back?
 

[GGGG]

Grades are due at noon on 12/16.  The same day as the ASU game.  That will be his first game back.

[MUfan12]

Should be a loud game.

3700 yawns can be deafening.

[Coleman]

Seems like a step back for the program, like when UW-M moved back to campus. Also will hurt our yearly national attendance numbers.

Won't impact our attendance numbers, per MU's facebook page

[barfolomew]

I think it's pretty cool to play a game at the Al.  Way cooler than scheduling a SWAC team that had an RPI of 269 and loses its top four players.

This. I hope FS1 televises it, but I'm more concerned about the opponent. They underperformed last year, and not only lost their four best, but 6 of their top 7 minutes guys. That sucking sound you hear is the drain on our RPI.

[Tums Festival]

Agreed that it's not a step back and it's not at all like UWM because we aren't moving all our home games to the Al. Really hope this game televised since I don't live anywhere near Milwaukee.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Love playing a game in the al. Hate that it's Alabama A&M

[CAGASS24]

Had there been no scheduling conflict, this game would have been at BMO, right?

And if so, it would have been in the season ticket package, right?

So because of a scheduling conflict, season ticket holders are getting one less game, right?

Yet, no refund of the diff being offered, right?

Am I missing something? 

I know its just alabama A&M, but still bothers me a little that MU isn't offering to "make it up" to its backers .  Email simply says this game is not included in the season ticket plans.

[tower912]

This. I hope FS1 televises it, but I'm more concerned about the opponent. They underperformed last year, and not only lost their four best, but 6 of their top 7 minutes guys. That sucking sound you hear is the drain on our RPI.

Wrong season to be worrying about the RPI.   Take any win and run. 

[MUfan12]

This really blows for the majority of season ticket holders. First of all, they make us pay full price for the exhibition game against Wisconsin Lutheran. Then, 3/4 of us won't even have a chance at tickets for a regular season home game.

Call me crazy, but when I buy season tickets I expect to get every home game.

[Texas Western]

I am delighted that we were able to schedule another cupcake game. We have enough challenging games on the schedule. At his point, with a new coach  Logging up wins is the most important thing.  Would really like to see us go into conference play with 9 wins. I think 12-6 in conference is a real possibility. 8-1 at home 4-5 on road. Getting a 20 win season out of the box would give the program some nice momentum.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Had there been no scheduling conflict, this game would have been at BMO, right?

And if so, it would have been in the season ticket package, right?

So because of a scheduling conflict, season ticket holders are getting one less game, right?

Yet, no refund of the diff being offered, right?

Am I missing something? 

I know its just alabama A&M, but still bothers me a little that MU isn't offering to "make it up" to its backers .  Email simply says this game is not included in the season ticket plans.

You pay the same base amount for season-tickets. So, you are saving compared to single game ticket cost. It's has been 16 home games the past couple of years, this year it's 17 games at the Bradley Center.

[bilsu]

Had there been no scheduling conflict, this game would have been at BMO, right?

And if so, it would have been in the season ticket package, right?

So because of a scheduling conflict, season ticket holders are getting one less game, right?

Yet, no refund of the diff being offered, right?

Am I missing something? 

I know its just alabama A&M, but still bothers me a little that MU isn't offering to "make it up" to its backers .  Email simply says this game is not included in the season ticket plans.

No, because this year's Bradley Center schedule already includes the same number of games as last year with the addition of an exhibition game. It will be interesting to see what they charge for the Al game. They could charge less, because it is at the Al or they could charge more because of limited seating. Obviously not all season ticket holders will get tickets.

[CAGASS24]

all that understood - i know it sometimes varies how many games we actually get in the package, but in this case there is going to be an additional game AND the U is chargingfor them - if the base amount stays the same regardless, then this scheduling conflict is creating windfall opp for MU - im sure they're not dancing in the streets and would rather have at it in BMO, but 3700 face values and concessions is nothing to sneeze at

they should have just said "sorry about the conflict, not everyone will be able to go but they will be free of charge on a priority point basis (limit 2) and all others wanting to go but not able to purchase will receive XYZ"

curious if the student tickets to the game being made avail will be "offered for purchase" or distributed without a fee

[Badgerhater]

Does our fanbase ever not complain about something?

No students and right before Christmas and a crap opponent?   I commend MU for putting some high-grade lipstick on this pig of a game.

[MUfan12]

Does our fanbase ever not complain about something?

No students and right before Christmas and a crap opponent?   I commend MU for putting some high-grade lipstick on this pig of a game.

If MU is playing a home game, as a season ticket holder, I want to be there. Pig of a game or not.