And yes... This is the WORST student section I've ever seen at a MU game.
It is disappointing
i thought the game was sold out?
Let me guess, all the frat boys get their leashes yanked and have to go on Valentine's dates?
There are frat boys at MU? Not when I was there. I thought it was illegal.
As a former MU frat boy, I take offense to that.
Speaking of the crowd though, did the TV feed just show Wes in the crowd?
I thought the game was a near sellout?
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
I thought someone posted that regarding tonight's game
I'm not sure if the original poster is referring to the attendance numbers or the energy in the building, but the game had very little flow to it and there really weren't many opportunities for the fans to really get into it. It was a workmanlike victory, and much needed.
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on.
Wow -- I guess basketball just isn't that big a deal among the present day students if that's the case. Very disappointing to hear from a McGuire era alum.
Yes.. wes was in the house
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
Heading home and other stuff going on? This is one of two Saturday games with school in session, and the only Saturday night home game. Glad to hear they sat around without plans the other six Saturdays during the sason and picked this one to go home.
Quote from: gumbyandpokey on February 13, 2010, 09:46:04 PM
I'm not sure if the original poster is referring to the attendance numbers or the energy in the building, but the game had very little flow to it and there really weren't many opportunities for the fans to really get into it. It was a workmanlike victory, and much needed.
I'd agree. The crowd was pretty large .. maybe 1000 empty seats, but it might be the biggest crowd we've had all year. How that's the "worst in years" is beyond me.
The energy level was a bit low due to the flow of the game.
nothing is more annoying to me than here "the game flow kept the crowd out of the game" That is pathetic i thinkt he crowd stood up once and got loaud on a defensive possession. When Mu is up 6-8-10 whatever ans needs a stop the crowd should be up and going crazy no matter the "flow" . Could care less how many people were there it was a stale house and gave zero home crowd advantage to MU. Simply a terrible effort by Mu fans
Can someone tell the MU game entertainment team that Jump Around came out in 1992. If my math is correct, freshman wouldn't have been born yet. Also the latest version of Cotton Eye Joe came out in 1994. If they were playing songs from 1978 when I was in school I wouldn't have been getting excited at the games either.
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
Wow. I don't even know what to say to this. Very disappointing.
why don't you talk about how well this team has been playing rather than cutting down fellow fans? it is pathetic how much non-basketball related posts are put on this site. Great win for MU, solid all-around effort
Quote from: dw3dw3dw3 on February 13, 2010, 10:03:39 PM
Can someone tell the MU game entertainment team that Jump Around came out in 1992. If my math is correct, freshman wouldn't have been born yet. Also the latest version of Cotton Eye Joe came out in 1994. If they were playing songs from 1978 when I was in school I wouldn't have been getting excited at the games either.
Not to mention Jump Around is pretty well known as a Badger football song. It's really lame in the Bradley Center at an MU game. You shouldn't have to copy a UW tradition.
Wasn't at the game but watched on TV. Crowd looked good on TV.
Is the problem that we all watched Duke/UNC three days ago and we expect that kind of crowd energy for USF???
My bet is you're more whining than informing.
I think people just have to get it through their heads that an unranked South Florida team just doesn't get many people fired up, even if it was a crucial game for MU's NCAA chances. I would bet that for Pitt, the crowd may not be as big (being a Thursday night) but will be much, much louder.
And the fact of the matter is that there just isn't the buzz on campus about the team this year, Maybe it's that the "big 3" all graduated and they were the face of MU basketball for four years. I'm sure the slow start didn't help matters any, either.
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
Quote from: indymufan on February 13, 2010, 10:05:45 PM
Wow. I don't even know what to say to this. Very disappointing.
Especially considering they are introduced as "the number one student section in the country." And I'm not really ripping the students, just the comment. I've always found it a bit embarrasing because it's so far from the truth.
Quote from: gumbyandpokey on February 13, 2010, 10:17:28 PM
I think people just have to get it through their heads that an unranked South Florida team just doesn't get many people fired up, even if it was a crucial game for MU's NCAA chances. I would bet that for Pitt, the crowd may not be as big (being a Thursday night) but will be much, much louder.
And the fact of the matter is that there just isn't the buzz on campus about the team this year, Maybe it's that the "big 3" all graduated and they were the face of MU basketball for four years. I'm sure the slow start didn't help matters any, either.
100% correct
I could care less what the crowd is like as long as we win.
Quote from: lakersfan839 on February 13, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Well you do know students have other things going on besides basketball??? a lot of people were headed home this weekend and other stuff going on. Maybe we are saving up for the HUGE pitt game on thursday. The BC will be rocking thursday night
I don't know if we've all become a little reliant on the teal mannerism, but I sensed a heavy dose of sarcasm in this statement. I could be wrong though, it wouldn't be the first time.
GOLD OUT Thursday per the radio postgame. Alumni: bring a change of clothes to work. Students: make sure those snobby girls that will just have to wear blue to stand out and get attention get sprayed with a ton of gold silly string.
you guys crack me up...bitchin' about the crowd while sitting home watching on tv.
get a clue.
Quote from: club cheezes VIP lounge on February 13, 2010, 10:44:04 PM
you guys crack me up...bitchin' about the crowd while sitting home watching on tv.
get a clue.
I wish I could fly in for every game from Boston. I heard louder MU fans at the UCONN and PC games.
Quote from: WxWarrior on February 13, 2010, 10:18:57 PM
Especially considering they are introduced as "the number one student section in the country." And I'm not really ripping the students, just the comment. I've always found it a bit embarrasing because it's so far from the truth.
It's absolutely hilarious when they do that bit in the intros during Winter Break and there's GD no one in the student section.
Quote from: reinko on February 13, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
I wish I could fly in for every game from Boston. I heard louder MU fans at the UCONN and PC games.
turn up your tv, bosox nation.
Quote from: gumbyandpokey on February 13, 2010, 10:17:28 PM
I think people just have to get it through their heads that an unranked South Florida team just doesn't get many people fired up, even if it was a crucial game for MU's NCAA chances. I would bet that for Pitt, the crowd may not be as big (being a Thursday night) but will be much, much louder.
And the fact of the matter is that there just isn't the buzz on campus about the team this year, Maybe it's that the "big 3" all graduated and they were the face of MU basketball for four years. I'm sure the slow start didn't help matters any, either.
Pathetic excuses.
I was at the game and I kinda have to agree with the iffy-ness of the student section. I thought the worst moment was when with about 3 minutes left we had a big steal or turnover or foul or something which led to the clock stopping. the intercom played about 2 measures of jump around and then stopped because it wasnt a timeout and the student section BOOED.
Clearly, theres a bunch of students out there who care more about making fouls of themselves than about the game
it cracks me up that badger fans consider playing JUMP AROUND their tradition. that song is played in every arena in the country, and at just about everyone of those arenas people stand up and "jump around" when the song is played.
what's next, are they going to claim Queen's We Will Rock You as their own as well?
12:00 minutes left in the second half. HUGE TO call by USF. Lots of energy going into the TO, but the students couldn't keep the energy into the game. They seriously suck.
Huh? I didn't think it was bad at all.
The grass is always greener the year before. I am a sophomore and the student section wasn't any better last year. It's been equally "sucky."
As picky as this makes you guys seem, I will take discussions like this any day because it usually means we won.
I was at the game and the student section was fine. The rest of the crowd had only spotty enthusiasm. I was 422 Row R and a few groups around me were high-fiving and standing at times. The lack of enthusiasm from the non-student sections when it came to the fight song was the most disturbing to me. We have a great fight song (thank you band) and I'd love to figure a way to get EVERYONE into it.
Also, I was a Sig Ep in the late 70s and we were hard-core when it came to MU BBall. NOTHING got in the way of going to a game and being loud and crazy.
And while it's not an excuse for the crowd, it was not a very exciting game to watch. How many times do I have to watch USF clang a three and then get the offensive rebound - kind of frustrating.
In no way is the the worst crowd in years.
It amazes me how season ticket holders always call out the students while they sit on their a$$ the whole game. I'm guessing on Thursday not even 50% of season ticket holder participate in the gold out.
If your going to crap on the students you better crap on the rest of the crowd as well.
Mark my words, it will be a fired-up house on Thursday night. You've got a ranked opponent in Pitt, who has been in some great battles with MU, and it's the last chance for MU to get a "good" win. As long as the game isn't a slog, I can't imagine a dead crowd.
Ok, the student section is not what it has been in years past, but neither is the rest of the stadium. I remember last year Cuse game, the whole stadium was on its feet for the second half, this game, nothing from the season ticket holders. Even jump around guy wasn't at this game. This has been pathetic for everyone, stop pointing out just the students, i'm sure the one's who frequent this board are not the one's leaving early and doing nothing. The students who frequent the message boards are the lone ones who are yelling and loud and intense, so this is probably the wrong forum to put them down. A win is a win, and this was a great win. So why can't you be happy for the team?
apparently winning isn't enough for some people. there is a reason there is an AP poll for the top 25 teams and not for the top 25 student sections. enjoy the game...enjoy the win and move on. stop trying to relive college days by saying how great the student section should/use to be. when there is something to really cheer about, the campus will be in full support. is it that bad that we expect to beat south florida at home?
Quote from: Curtis Loew on February 14, 2010, 12:23:38 AM
Ok, the student section is not what it has been in years past, but neither is the rest of the stadium. I remember last year Cuse game, the whole stadium was on its feet for the second half, this game, nothing from the season ticket holders. Even jump around guy wasn't at this game. This has been pathetic for everyone, stop pointing out just the students, i'm sure the one's who frequent this board are not the one's leaving early and doing nothing. The students who frequent the message boards are the lone ones who are yelling and loud and intense, so this is probably the wrong forum to put them down. A win is a win, and this was a great win. So why can't you be happy for the team?
+1
Everyone gripes when the students aren't drunk...but (gasp), drunk kids have a hard time staying focused on a stop & go game with well called timeouts by USF! Weird!
Can we get a board next to the superbar for pointless threads like this? How many times do we need to have some nostalgic alumnus with and air of superiority bash the way things are today and start a battle between current and former students?
To be fair, I don't want to hear the arguments from either side. I don't care about the mecca being smaller or the current students' general lack of enthusiasm, etc. I don't buy into individuals' subjective commentaries. I care about the game.
Game started... Upper bowl of student section was empty. I'll upload the pic tomorrow. Even students on campus said the crowd sucked
good to know.
This is soo dumb. I am a student. I got drunk. I went to the game. I sat two rows from the top of the stadium. I yelled whenever I was conscious enough to. I'm sorry this isn't 1987 and we aren't playing Grand Valley State so all you old f****** can get your court side seats, and think that the crowd is so rowdy cuz your 20 feet from the game. I've gone to MU for four years now, with an 8000 student sections, I think the stats will hold out that every class is nearly identical to any other. Law of averages
seriously guys?.... we beat a good South Florida team by 11 tonight and you complain about the crowd being bad? frist of all it wasn't bad and second of all it was a near sell out.
Maybe we should bring back Crean for a cameo crowd hardon for the cameras. Either that, or it's all the band's fault.
Quote from: gumbyandpokey on February 14, 2010, 12:20:39 AM
Mark my words, it will be a fired-up house on Thursday night. You've got a ranked opponent in Pitt, who has been in some great battles with MU, and it's the last chance for MU to get a "good" win. As long as the game isn't a slog, I can't imagine a dead crowd.
Something positive? What were you smoking/drinking right before this post?
Quote from: KC2016 on February 14, 2010, 12:11:23 AM
We have a great fight song (thank you band) and I'd love to figure a way to get EVERYONE into it.
Letting the band play it would be a start.
Kinda funny, Musberger is bagging on the Syracuse crowd for not making enough noise in a very close game against Louisville.
Quote from: dsfire on February 14, 2010, 01:37:41 PM
Kinda funny, Musberger is bagging on the Syracuse crowd for not making enough noise in a very close game against Louisville.
It's actually Sean McDonough.
McDonaugh is a Syracuse alum, by the way.
Yeah, my bad, caught that coming back from the break. Len Elmore's getting into the act saying "The Loud House actually isn't too Loud," though.
USF is unranked and isn't a big name school. A lot of students and quite a few "regular" fans are more inclined to spend their Saturday nights at a Marquette game if they're playing one of the big boys as opposed to a ConfUSA-type opponent. I'm not defending the lackluster atmosphere, but that's just the way it goes.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on February 14, 2010, 02:24:25 PM
USF is unranked and isn't a big name school. A lot of students and quite a few "regular" fans are more inclined to spend their Saturday nights at a Marquette game if they're playing one of the big boys as opposed to a ConfUSA-type opponent. I'm not defending the lackluster atmosphere, but that's just the way it goes.
The stadium was packed. That's the problem. They're at a game that's pretty close and the kids only get loud for tshirts.
Don't think it was that bad. Let's face it, to most students USF doesn't bring out the same intensity as ND, Pitt, Loserville. I think the whole crowd has been subdued this year, not just the students.
But I think enthusiasm is building. We are getting excited about these new players, getting to know them.
When I got there right before the National Anthem there were about ten rows of students in the upper bowl. There were alot of empty seats in the lower bowl too. It filled up. People cheered.
I think the handling of time outs is lacking this year. Can't remember what had just happened but they played Zombie Nation and the announcer is talking over it about the t-shirt toss. Totally killed the raucousness of the students. And they need to get rid of the We Are Marquette in the middle of it.
Too many timeouts with parade the donors etc....
We are in a rut. Everyone knows what is played at what timeout. Mix it up!!! Think outside the box
Quote from: warriormom on February 14, 2010, 02:37:42 PM
Too many timeouts with parade the donors etc....
I agree. Last night they had three such ceremonies. Save them for half time. Which, by the way, was awful. A Saturday night game and the best we can do at half time is some dance studio show? Nothing against the young ladies, but good grief, I think we can do better. No wonder so many run int the blue and gold room, or whatever they call it. And that's another beef of mine--can't they flash the lights or something and let the folks in that room know that half time is over? Get your arses back into the stadium and cheer your team. And I have passes--hardly ever go in there--....
Like I said, I didn't notice it as a particularly bad crowd, but I have to ask, what is the deal with that t-shirt cannon?
Do those kids even know how to use it? Isn't the point to shoot those shirts deep into the crowd or into the upper deck? The way they're currently using it is pathetic. They could throw the shirts further than that.
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on February 14, 2010, 04:00:00 PM
Like I said, I didn't notice it as a particularly bad crowd, but I have to ask, what is the deal with that t-shirt cannon?
Do those kids even know how to use it? Isn't the point to shoot those shirts deep into the crowd or into the upper deck? The way they're currently using it is pathetic. They could throw the shirts further than that.
At least one of the male cheerleaders can.
Frat boy? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
I was at the game. Maybe my 10th of the year. The student section went most of the way up the upper deck. It actually was one of the largest crowds of the season. Of course things aren't like last year. The Big 3 are gone and folks are a bit spoiled. The reality is that the 2009-10 team is worthy of our full support. Hopefully Pitt will be well attended. Count on the first sellout for the ND game if they keep moving forward.
Quote from: jsglow on February 14, 2010, 05:17:34 PM
I was at the game. Maybe my 10th of the year. The student section went most of the way up the upper deck. It actually was one of the largest crowds of the season. Of course things aren't like last year. The Big 3 are gone and folks are a bit spoiled. The reality is that the 2009-10 team is worthy of our full support. Hopefully Pitt will be well attended. Count on the first sellout for the ND game if they keep moving forward.
Agree. I noticed a pretty decently sized crowd, if not one of the largest this season. It wasn't that loud or anything but this wasn't the type of game that was high in energy. If anything I'll suggest that the fans come up with more clever signs. When I was a student, there were clever signs. Thing is I don't care if a few hundred students or the entire student body shows up. I'm not going to a game to watch them. I'm going to watch the guys on the court. I don't know what kind of work load or how responsible the students are now but I can understand if things get in the way of the basketball games.
It amuses me how much arrogant old men on these boards love to start measuring contests with "back in my day..." when today IF they show up to the game today, they are sober -because mixing 2 beers with your grapefruit sizes prostate isn't fun- and wouldn't be able to stand for over 20 minutes without being worried about breaking their hip. Can you old guys leave the "back in my day" lectures for your neighbors and grandkids? No one here cares.
Quote from: chapman on February 13, 2010, 08:27:19 PM
Let me guess, all the frat boys get their leashes yanked and have to go on Valentine's dates?
Thanks, as a former fratboy i appreciate your assertion that:
A) the crowd needs frat boys or it will suck.
B) they are the only men with girlfriends.
Quite an accomplishment for 7% of the MU student population.
Quote from: RawdogDX on February 14, 2010, 09:32:17 PM
Thanks, as a former fratboy i appreciate your assertion that:
A) the crowd needs frat boys or it will suck.
B) they are the only men with girlfriends.
Quite an accomplishment for 7% of the MU student population.
He never said they were out on dates with females.
I was at said game and I thought the student section was fairly weak.
Quote from: RawdogDX on February 14, 2010, 09:32:17 PM
Thanks, as a former fratboy i appreciate your assertion that:
A) the crowd needs frat boys or it will suck.
B) they are the only men with girlfriends.
Quite an accomplishment for 7% of the MU student population.
Try joke. Sensitive much?
I agree the crowd was a bit subdued, but from my perspective, that is largely because the game was never really in doubt. At no point did I think MU was not going to win.
As others have said the crowd really wasn't that bad. Also if you weren't there then you have NO right to talk. I had friends in town from Portland, KC and NYC this weekend. To all of the people who were angry about the crowd while sitting on the couch shame on you, by a ticket.
Quote from: LastWarrior on February 14, 2010, 01:38:49 AM
Game started... Upper bowl of student section was empty. I'll upload the pic tomorrow. Even students on campus said the crowd sucked
I would like to see that pick. Maybe it was 5 min into the game, but I remember it being almost packed. I was there at 7 and had to sneak into the lower bowl while the rest of my group was upper deck. Let's all freak out cause college students aren't on time. Have you ever seen a badger football game student section? Half of them don't show up til halftime.
I find this whole idea stupid. Are you ripping on college students because they don't put bball as the highest priority in their lives? To me it comes across as that person is an idiot cause they don't feel the same way I do.
Signed,
Former President Frat Boy
;D
As an old fart in defense of current students, it was easier to get that "packed house" excitement at the MECCA than it is in the BC. I like the BC, but size does matter - this time in a negative way! :D
(Former Frat Boy Recording Secretary)
How was that being sensitive chapman? Do i have to put f'ing winky faces on every post or risk being accused of being angry?
That was called a comeback based on a logical inference over your own statement. Responding with "Try joke. Sensitive much?", isn't one. It's just a shield to hide behind when you can't handle someone responding to you.
Here just so you know that i'm not mad: ;) :D :) ;D 8-)
Quote from: RawdogDX on February 15, 2010, 11:50:19 AM
How was that being sensitive chapman? Do i have to put f'ing winky faces on every post or risk being accused of being angry?
That was called a comeback based on a logical inference over your own statement. Responding with "Try joke. Sensitive much?", isn't one. It's just a shield to hide behind when you can't handle someone responding to you.
Here just so you know that i'm not mad: ;) :D :) ;D 8-)
Look at that! An insecure frat guy! How unusual!
Quote from: KC2016 on February 15, 2010, 10:52:02 AM
As an old fart in defense of current students, it was easier to get that "packed house" excitement at the MECCA than it is in the BC. I like the BC, but size does matter - this time in a negative way! :D
(Former Frat Boy Recording Secretary)
Thank you! It is about time someone throws out the elephant in the room! How many students could cram into the student sections in the old gym? We have 8,000 undergraduates here are MU. I dont know how many student tickets they sell, but I would guess AT LEAST 7,000. You cannot expect 7 out of every 8 students to come to every single game. This "lame" student section routinely fills an NBA arena...a feat the Bucks don't even do.
Quote from: muballer10 on February 15, 2010, 12:18:54 PM
Thank you! It is about time someone throws out the elephant in the room! How many students could cram into the student sections in the old gym? We have 8,000 undergraduates here are MU. I dont know how many student tickets they sell, but I would guess AT LEAST 7,000. You cannot expect 7 out of every 8 students to come to every single game. This "lame" student section routinely fills an NBA arena...a feat the Bucks don't even do.
The Bradley Center holds under 20,000. There is no way the student section takes up 1/3 of the seats. Don't be silly.
Quote from: muballer10 on February 15, 2010, 12:18:54 PM
Thank you! It is about time someone throws out the elephant in the room! How many students could cram into the student sections in the old gym? We have 8,000 undergraduates here are MU. I dont know how many student tickets they sell, but I would guess AT LEAST 7,000. You cannot expect 7 out of every 8 students to come to every single game. This "lame" student section routinely fills an NBA arena...a feat the Bucks don't even do.
Wrong. Try again. They sell approximately 4,100 student tickets.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on February 15, 2010, 12:03:56 PM
Look at that! An insecure frat guy! How unusual!
I'm so convinced that you are secure. I want to be secure to so i'll just act like you. I'll start by attacking people who belong to subcultures that I'm not a part of and made choices i didn't make while in college. Did you study abroad, i hear that everyone who did that shoves fruit up their ass.
I thought shoving fruit up one's ass was a Rush week activity?
/piling on
I really think there is a "to frat v not to frat" discussion somewhere in the superbar.
I don't see how game attendance has anything to do with that decision, so if you want to have a pissing match about frats go find that thread.
Quote from: MU_B2002 on February 15, 2010, 12:53:44 PM
I really think there is a "to frat v not to frat" discussion somewhere in the superbar.
I don't see how game attendance has anything to do with that decision, so if you want to have a pissing match about frats go find that thread.
The only thing you've posted on this 4-page thread is that holier-than-thou comment telling people to take a light-hearted side convo elsewhere. If you're not participating in the thread, what do you care?
How about you give us your take on the Marquette crowd/student section/attendance?
Quote from: marqptm on February 15, 2010, 12:22:31 PM
Wrong. Try again. They sell approximately 4,100 student tickets.
alright, so what are some comparisons to the "golden years" when everyones brother and mother dropped everything to go to the game. Did you/they house 4,000 students?
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on February 15, 2010, 01:06:09 PM
The only thing you've posted on this 4-page thread is that holier-than-thou comment telling people to take a light-hearted side convo elsewhere. If you're not participating in the thread, what do you care?
How about you give us your take on the Marquette crowd/student section/attendance?
I live in TN, so unfortunately I can't offer an opinion on an event that I have not been able to experience in some time. I really dont think anyone cares to hear about how great the student section was back in 1998-2002, and that's all I can contribute at this point.
If you felt my comment was holier than thou, that's your opinion, but in past threads the frat debate that was developing always ends the same way. And despite my not posting in the thread, I was still "participating" by reading it.
edit...grammar
If they sell 4100 student tickets out of a student base of 8000 - many of which are commuters - I think that's pretty good. From my unscientific analysis Saturday, it looked like around 2000 students in the student section.
Quote from: KC2016 on February 15, 2010, 02:44:25 PM
- many of which are commuters -
Really? I only knew one person that commuted during my 4 years at MU ending in 2003. Is that a newer trend? Does it have to do with the economy?
Quote from: KC2016 on February 15, 2010, 02:44:25 PM
If they sell 4100 student tickets out of a student base of 8000 - many of which are commuters - I think that's pretty good. From my unscientific analysis Saturday, it looked like around 2000 students in the student section.
There was probably right around 3,000 there on Saturday.
I stand corrected. When I went I knew many commuters, but I have no idea what the percentage is today. Heck, at University of Chicago, even if you live in the city they make you stay in a dorm your freshman year. I don't know if MU has a similar policy these days.
Quote from: KC2016 on February 15, 2010, 02:44:25 PM
many of which are commuters
Might want to take another look at the number of people the residence halls hold.
2 700 person buildings
7 300 person buildings
Plus Campus Town and Humphrey, and that's just the university owned buildings...
Quote from: Brewtown Andy on February 15, 2010, 04:20:02 PM
Might want to take another look at the number of people the residence halls hold.
2 700 person buildings
7 300 person buildings
Plus Campus Town and Humphrey, and that's just the university owned buildings...
There are 9 residence halls?!
Quote from: MU_B2002 on February 15, 2010, 04:21:05 PM
There are 9 residence halls?!
1. Mashuda
2. O'Donnell
3. McCormick
4. Schroeder
5. Cobeen
6. Carpenter
7. Straz
8. ????
9. ????
Can someone help me with the last two? Haven't lived in a dorm in 7 years.
Tower still around?
Abbottsford and McCabe.
McCabe Hall is new this year.
Quote from: copious1218 on February 15, 2010, 04:23:24 PM
Can someone help me with the last two? Haven't lived in a dorm in 7 years.
1. Mashuda
2. O'Donnell
3. McCormick
4. Schroeder
5. Cobeen
6. Carpenter
7. Straz
8. Abbottsford
9. McCabe
Quote from: MU_B2002 on February 15, 2010, 04:25:28 PM
Tower still around?
It is now Carpenter Tower to distinguish it from Straz Tower, I guess.
Yes, I always referred to them by Carpenter and Straz to distinguish.
Where is McCabe Hall?
Quote from: copious1218 on February 15, 2010, 04:30:40 PM
Yes, I always referred to them by Carpenter and Straz to distinguish.
Where is McCabe Hall?
Old apartments above what used to be sweeneys and ziggys
Quote from: martyconlonontherun on February 15, 2010, 04:33:38 PM
Old apartments above what used to be sweeneys and ziggys
Ya, it is on Wisconsin ave. and 17th. I have yet to be in McCabe, but supposedly the rooms are really nice and spacey.
Quote from: Shooter031 on February 15, 2010, 04:35:14 PM
Ya, it is on Wisconsin ave. and 17th. I have yet to be in McCabe, but supposedly the rooms are really nice and spacey.
OT: That is why McCormick needs to eventually be torn down. The standard for residence halls these days are large, suite style rooms.
I think the fact that there is a post complaining about the students
not following the "marquette ways" of the past is b.s. I'm really sorry
a sell-out crowd for a USF isn't enough to you. But perhaps instead of
blaming the kids who are paying $35,000 a year (not including bar tabs)
to try and carry on your marquette legacy, you should talk to Fr. Wild or
the spirit committee on ways to get the students more involved for
games. Complaining about it on a blog-site is just pointless.
Quote from: OneBigB on February 15, 2010, 04:42:50 PM
Complaining about it on a blog-site is just pointless.
This is a MESSAGE BOARD, thank you very much, not one of those dirty blogs!
EVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STUDENT SECTION. YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
Quote from: warrior_rugby15 on February 15, 2010, 11:24:11 PM
EVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STUDENT SECTION. YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
Wow, just... wow.
I think we get disappointed by the crowds easily because we, the people who post on message boards, are fanatics. Our following of this team is much much stronger than the general student.
That said, I am a freshman in college and if I attended MU I would be in the front row, in the stadium as soon as they would let me. But then again, I am a fanatic.
A little off topic, but what are the rules for transferring into MU? I was accepted as an incoming freshman, but I just couldn't take out that much in loans. My parents have agreed to pay a higher percentage after my sophomore year if grades are up to snuff.
If you are serious about graduating, look into what classes are actually able to transfer. My sister went to UWM and took credits over there that counted but no way in hell would transfer to MU. No point in wasting time in classes that won't matter and cost $$$$
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on February 15, 2010, 11:39:37 PM
I think we get disappointed by the crowds easily because we, the people who post on message boards, are fanatics. Our following of this team is much much stronger than the general student.
That said, I am a freshman in college and if I attended MU I would be in the front row, in the stadium as soon as they would let me. But then again, I am a fanatic.
A little off topic, but what are the rules for transferring into MU? I was accepted as an incoming freshman, but I just couldn't take out that much in loans. My parents have agreed to pay a higher percentage after my sophomore year if grades are up to snuff.
I know this sounds obvious, but get in contact with somebody at the Admissions Office right now. The sooner you do it, the more effectively they can help. They can guide you into choosing the right classes to transfer credits and how best to go about securing financial aid. The number is (414) 288-7302; ask to speak with the counselor who deals with transfers. Good luck!
Quote from: warrior_rugby15 on February 15, 2010, 11:24:11 PM
EVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STUDENT SECTION. YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
He's right! baaaaah I hate my life!
Quote from: OneBigB on February 15, 2010, 04:42:50 PM
I think the fact that there is a post complaining about the students
not following the "marquette ways" of the past is b.s. I'm really sorry
a sell-out crowd for a USF isn't enough to you. But perhaps instead of
blaming the kids who are paying $35,000 a year (not including bar tabs)
to try and carry on your marquette legacy, you should talk to Fr. Wild or
the spirit committee on ways to get the students more involved for
games. Complaining about it on a blog-site is just pointless.
Maybe we should have a meeting at the community center?
Quote from: radome on February 15, 2010, 04:28:40 PM
It is now Carpenter Tower to distinguish it from Straz Tower, I guess.
Ummm...it's been Carpenter Tower from the very beginning. It was just called Tower to distinguish it from the long gone academic building, Carpenter Hall.
Quote from: bma725 on February 16, 2010, 07:28:37 AM
Ummm...it's been Carpenter Tower from the very beginning. It was just called Tower to distinguish it from the long gone academic building, Carpenter Hall.
He was saying they added Carpenter to distinguish it from Straz. I've heard older alums refer to it as Tower (assuming before Straz was converted), and no one ever calls it just Tower anymore.
Quote from: warrior_rugby15 on February 15, 2010, 11:24:11 PM
YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
Wow...I know admission standards are tougher now at MU...I would think that you should be able to do better than this.
He's close to being right. Old people complain because they have an exaggerated sense of the greatness of things that happened when they were young. Not because they want to be young again.
I'm sure that everyone here screemed non-stop even during blow out when they were 20.
Quote from: warrior_rugby15 on February 15, 2010, 11:24:11 PM
EVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STUDENT SECTION. YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
Yeah, going to college during the Final 4 year, having classes with D-Wade, with tuition 1/2 of what it is now...plus have a great paying job, no fear of having to pound the pavement for an entry level position...
Send me back to college, pretty please.
Quote from: reinko on February 16, 2010, 12:40:49 PM
Yeah, going to college during the Final 4 year, having classes with D-Wade, with tuition 1/2 of what it is now...plus gotta great paying job, no fear of having to pound the pavement for an entry level position...
Send me back to college, pretty please.
A tip of the hat, and a +1 on that front.
Quote from: warrior_rugby15 on February 15, 2010, 11:24:11 PM
EVERYONE STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STUDENT SECTION. YOUR JUST JEALOUS OF THE FACT THAT YOUR OLD, WORKING A JOB THAT SUCKS, AND CAN'T PARTY LIKE YOU USE TO BACK IN COLLEGE.
I miss college immensely, but not for the reasons you lay out.