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TallTitan34

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If NIT, Game At Al?
« on: March 08, 2018, 09:00:00 PM »
I still think we have a shot at the NCAAs, but if we do miss is there any chance of having the NIT games at the Al?

The Western Michigan game in 2005 had a relatively small turnout which might be better suited for a smaller arena. Plus the Creighton game was a pretty good send off for the Bradley Center.

Thoughts?
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2018, 09:02:29 PM »
I assume it would be at the Al, uwm wouldn't let us take the arena and I don't know any scheduling conflicts with the bucks/concerts/other shows.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 09:03:32 PM »
No beer at the Al, correct?
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2018, 09:03:42 PM »
The last 2 times MU hosted a 1st round nit game the attendance was right around 4000.  It would be nonsensical to play anywhere other than the Al.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2018, 09:04:15 PM »
Quote from: warriorfred on March 08, 2018, 09:03:32 PM
No beer at the Al, correct?

Forgot about that.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2018, 09:05:54 PM »
Bucks play on the road Mon and Wed nights next week, so no conflict.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2018, 09:11:32 PM by Litehouse »
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2018, 09:10:39 PM »
Spring Break next week so I am guessing The Al as students won't be around.  Also, while the surface parking lot was just torn up, there should be plenty of spaces with no school.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2018, 09:11:19 PM »
They play NIT games the day after Selection Sunday? Isn't that too early?
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2018, 09:12:42 PM »
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 08, 2018, 09:10:39 PM
Spring Break next week so I am guessing The Al as students won't be around.  Also, while the surface parking lot was just torn up, there should be plenty of spaces with no school.
16th street structure is a good lot.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2018, 09:13:48 PM »
Quote from: skianth16 on March 08, 2018, 09:11:19 PM
They play NIT games the day after Selection Sunday? Isn't that too early?


That’s why the Western Michigan crowd was so small.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2018, 09:14:31 PM »
Quote from: Litehouse on March 08, 2018, 09:13:48 PM

That’s why the Western Michigan crowd was so small.

That and we sucked.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2018, 09:16:12 PM »
I think somewhere I saw that the speculation even a week or so ago was that NIT games would be at the AL..and that was part of the reason they kept saying Creighton was the last game at the BC.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2018, 09:17:42 PM »
Quote from: skianth16 on March 08, 2018, 09:11:19 PM
They play NIT games the day after Selection Sunday? Isn't that too early?
NIT hasn't started on a Monday in years now. Tuesday and Wednesday are first round games.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2018, 09:53:14 PM »
I appreciate all the mental energy expended here. All things Marquette basketball are fair game on scoop...including hypotheticals that won’t come to pass.

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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2018, 09:55:30 PM »
Quote from: MUBigDance on March 08, 2018, 09:53:14 PM
I appreciate all the mental energy expended here. All things Marquette basketball are fair game on scoop...including hypotheticals that won’t come to pass.

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I started the thread and I think they get in as well.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2018, 10:07:02 PM »
Is beer allowed at any NIT game?  I assume not, since it’s not allowed at any NCAA game
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2018, 10:21:54 PM »
Quote from: AZMarqfan on March 08, 2018, 10:07:02 PM
Is beer allowed at any NIT game?  I assume not, since it’s not allowed at any NCAA game
Yes, it is.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2018, 10:32:17 PM »
It would be completely up to MU, correct?  Like the NCAA/NIT awards the higher seed the games so long as they're able to host at a reasonable venue?  I'm sure someone at MU has already run the numbers and they have the plan in place.  The BC is available, but cost, expected attendance, maybe even value of surviving and advancing all factors.  Especially on the last bullet, give me a packed Al over an empty BC.  We will get two and likely three home games - while some teams are fairly apathetic when paced in the NIT, I think we're up for playing our way back to New York and should put ourselves in the best position to go for it.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2018, 10:42:11 PM »
Quote from: chapman on March 08, 2018, 10:32:17 PM
It would be completely up to MU, correct?  Like the NCAA/NIT awards the higher seed the games so long as they're able to host at a reasonable venue? 
Correct.

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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2018, 07:32:11 AM »
Quote from: MUBigDance on March 08, 2018, 09:53:14 PM
I appreciate all the mental energy expended here. All things Marquette basketball are fair game on scoop...including hypotheticals that won’t come to pass.

NCAA tourney awaits the MARQUETTE Golden Eagles

And this coming from the user that put BigDance in his name, to boot.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2018, 07:56:54 AM »
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2018-02-27/experimental-rules-be-used-nit

Just curious, how are host teams going to restripe their home courts in time for the first round games?
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2018, 08:04:36 AM »
Quote from: GoldenEagles1990 on March 09, 2018, 07:56:54 AM
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2018-02-27/experimental-rules-be-used-nit

Just curious, how are host teams going to restripe their home courts in time for the first round games?

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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2018, 09:41:42 AM »
At the BC, the Admirals and Wave are gone, so the only scheduling conflict is the Bucks.  The Bucks are out of town all week.  With concessions (beer) sales, and the low rent at the BC, I would prefer a NIT game there if given a choice.
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Re: If NIT, Game At Al?
« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2018, 09:58:32 AM »
Quote from: Benny B on March 09, 2018, 07:32:11 AM
And this coming from the user that put BigDance in his name, to boot.

Fair enough.  :)
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