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The Louisville @ Marquette game is at 2:30pm on MONDAY January 16th, ESPN.

Who has MLK day off, besides banks and government workers?

As a season ticket holder, that pisses me off.  A premier game, versus a top rival on a MONDAY AFTERNOON, where most non-students would need to take the day/afternoon off to see the game?  Are they nuts?

Agreed, this is absolutely absurd. Only 30% of companies nationwide give some or all of their employees MLK day off. The fan (and student, more than likely) representation is going to be atrocious for a nationally televised game.

Does your company offer any flex time? Could you make up the hours later in the week and still make it to the Monday game?

I think that's how I am going to handle it.

hilltopper, as a government employee who is seriously thinking about a trip to Milwaukee for that game, I would buy your tickets from you at a reasonable price.  I'm serious about the offer BTW.

I will be taking MLK day off.  One advantage of working for yourself.... I just decided that MLK day in 2012 is a holiday at my office. The employees will be happy.

Marquette is closed as a university. It's a paid holiday.
Why in the world wouldn't Marquette want to be on Big Monday? Are you nuts?
Don't you guys at your job have vacation days?   ?-(

Quote from: mupanther on August 31, 2011, 01:37:21 PM
Marquette is closed as a university. It's a paid holiday.
Why in the world wouldn't Marquette want to be on Big Monday? Are you nuts?
Don't you guys at your job have vacation days?   ?-(

This. A lot of companies may not give the day off, but pretty much every school does, and it is College Basketball, not Alumni Basketball after all.

Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on August 31, 2011, 01:42:29 PM
This. A lot of companies may not give the day off, but pretty much every school does, and it is College Basketball, not Alumni Basketball after all.

You use me as a quote but what does college baketball mean with alumni basketball? I don't get your point, other than many MU fans are not alumni. Than, I get your point.

Bottomline, you guys have over 4 months to take off for this game.

Sultan - thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind once this game/time is confirmed.   My wife said "Oh, that's so stupid it can't be right, it's got to be a mis-print."

Truth is, there will be THOUSANDS of angry season ticket holders who will be looking to dump their tickets.

It's one thing to schedule Northern South Dakota Tech on that day .. but Louisville?   Really pissed to lose perhaps the top home game of the year due to ESPN bullshit scheduling, and Marquette's acquiescence.    

Oh, boy, it's Big Monday!  It's 2:30pm on a workday, no one will be watching the game!!!   Sure, it's "College" Basketball.  You think the advertisers are pleased that 75% of their regular audience will be at work, not watching?

Insane.

Quote from: greenman on August 31, 2011, 01:28:55 PM
Does your company offer any flex time? Could you make up the hours later in the week and still make it to the Monday game?

I think that's how I am going to handle it.

Fires don't take the day off.   

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 31, 2011, 01:46:12 PM

Truth is, there will be THOUSANDS of angry season ticket holders who will be looking to dump their tickets.

and no market to dump them off to

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 31, 2011, 01:46:12 PM
Sultan - thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind once this game/time is confirmed.   My wife said "Oh, that's so stupid it can't be right, it's got to be a mis-print."

Truth is, there will be THOUSANDS of angry season ticket holders who will be looking to dump their tickets.

It's one thing to schedule Northern South Dakota Tech on that day .. but Louisville?   Really pissed to lose perhaps the top home game of the year due to ESPN bullcrap scheduling, and Marquette's acquiescence.    

Oh, boy, it's Big Monday!  It's 2:30pm on a workday, no one will be watching the game!!!   Sure, it's "College" Basketball.  You think the advertisers are pleased that 75% of their regular audience will be at work, not watching?

Insane.

www.whitewhine.com

I'll bet there's a reason they do this hoops marathon on MLK day, and it's because there are plenty of people at home watching.  I personally can't wait for a good excuse to leave work early or take the day off to watch us beat Looey-ville.

Looking for tickets to MU v. Louisville.  Any sellers?   ;D

so alumni get mad when students don't take a night off and come to a game but when the alumni have to take a vacation day they get upset?  Seems about par for this board. 

Quote from: smrunner99 on August 31, 2011, 01:57:09 PM
so alumni get mad when students don't take a night off and come to a game but when the alumni have to take a vacation day they get upset?  Seems about par for this board. 

This is an incredibly valid point.

I would never ask a student to skip class -- or skip work -- to attend a game.   HUGE difference.

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 31, 2011, 01:46:12 PM
Sultan - thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind once this game/time is confirmed.   My wife said "Oh, that's so stupid it can't be right, it's got to be a mis-print."

Truth is, there will be THOUSANDS of angry season ticket holders who will be looking to dump their tickets.

It's one thing to schedule Northern South Dakota Tech on that day .. but Louisville?   Really pissed to lose perhaps the top home game of the year due to ESPN bullcrap scheduling, and Marquette's acquiescence.    

Oh, boy, it's Big Monday!  It's 2:30pm on a workday, no one will be watching the game!!!   Sure, it's "College" Basketball.  You think the advertisers are pleased that 75% of their regular audience will be at work, not watching?

Insane.

You sound like a baby! Take the day off!!
Ya, it's Big Monday

Yup, i guess I will have to take this off!

For every upset Almuni with tickets, I bet there are 10 saying cool, an afternoon game on a Monday - a good reason to take off work.  I for one think it is cool, and I bet that a lot of high school ballers will be at home watching this game.  Cool!!  This will be a great way to celebrate MLK day... better than working, that is for sure.

If you can't get off of work for the game, sell your tickets or give them to a buddy.  No different than if you had another conflict for a game.

I am super excited this game is on MLK day.  Being a federal employee, I have off this day.  I will be flying out on Friday, watching the Pitt game Saturday, and sticking around until Monday to catch the Louisville game before flying home.  This is great!

You need to add a category of :  Self-employed, I can make my own schedule.

Seriously, if anyone cant get off work and has really really good tickets let me know.

Additonally, if you are a graduate of Marquette University and cannot get off of work for a particular day, especially with 3 months notice then you have wasted your degreee and should look for better employment.  Period.

Quote from: Canadian Dimes on August 31, 2011, 02:26:59 PM
Additonally, if you are a graduate of Marquette University and cannot get off of work for a particular day, especially with 3 months notice then you have wasted your degreee and should look for better employment.  Period.

This.

The first day of classes for the spring semester is on the 17th. I'm guessing that student attendance will be down as well, unfortunately.

Still, I don't mind this game too much. Better than playing at 2 am during ESPN's annual marathon.

It's over 4 1/2 months away. Where is all the people that take days off for Brewers day games at Miller Park or take off for the ncaa toury.  :P

If you can take the day off, do so.  Make it a three day weekend in Milwaukee.  

Catch Pitt on Saturday, see Louisville on Monday, head home.  Could a Marquette fan ask for a better weekend of hoops (aside from the NCAAs)?

Get up there Saturday for the game, dinner/drinks after, Sunday - go to a museum or the Rehorst and Lakefront tours, wake up Monday and head over by the BC for a pregame meal/drink.

If you can, that's a pretty awesome weekend.

To paraphrase.  "I have a dream...  The dream to watch Marquette beat Pitt and Louisville in the same weekend and get drunk while doing it.  And there WILL be Chili for all."

Quote from: TrueBlueAndGold on August 31, 2011, 02:41:11 PM
The first day of classes for the spring semester is on the 17th. I'm guessing that student attendance will be down as well, unfortunately.

Still, I don't mind this game too much. Better than playing at 2 am during ESPN's annual marathon.

School starts the next morning, there should be a big student crowd!

Who know, this could be a top 15 match-up!

Love it, I think its genius!

Those who have mlk day off are generally students, government workers, SEIU members, the homeless and social misfits. Basically the same crowd from the feb. protests in madison. Should be a sellout but low television ratings.

Quote from: groove on August 31, 2011, 03:26:53 PM
Those who have mlk day off are generally students, government workers, SEIU members, the homeless and social misfits. Basically the same crowd from the feb. protests in madison. Should be a sellout but low television ratings.

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to be 'that guy' in this thread.

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Good thing my boss is an MU alum as well... Looks like I'll be taking at least a half day.

I'm actually glad it's on MLK day.  For every weekday MU game, I have to take a half day at work, take a train from Chicago to Rockford, then drive from Rockford to Milwaukee.

Having the day off, I don't have to do that now!

Viewing the game has no bearing on the outcome whatsoever. I don't care if you watch it or not.

If you have clients that you meet with in your line of work, you need to have a 'business meeting' at this game.  Easy call.

The MLK afternoon tipoff time is frankly, the only way I would be able to attend this game. I'm excited for a weekend in Milwaukee with two of our biggest rivals coming to town in the span of just over 48 hours.

Quote from: groove on August 31, 2011, 03:26:53 PM
Those who have mlk day off are generally students, government workers, SEIU members, the homeless and social misfits. Basically the same crowd from the feb. protests in madison. Should be a sellout but low television ratings.

Or the government workers like brewcity77 and myself who work Thanksgivings, Christmases, NYE/NYD, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries, weekends, up all night.........nice broad brush there, pal. 

Quote from: tower912 on August 31, 2011, 04:18:01 PMOr the government workers like brewcity77 and myself who work Thanksgivings, Christmases, NYE/NYD, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries, weekends, up all night.........nice broad brush there, pal.

+1

My schedule is set well beyond January, and I'll be in training that afternoon. Definitely wish this was an evening game.

Stock market closed so I am off. Looking forward to some day drinking at the BC....

I'm an MU grad student and definitely looking forward to this game! Grad classes are typically at night, so we usually end up having to miss a couple of weekday games during the semester. Plus, it's a great excuse to day-drink on a weekday without feeling like I need to attend an AA meeting.

It's a win-win!

Quote from: TallTitan34 on August 31, 2011, 03:51:50 PM
I'm actually glad it's on MLK day.  For every weekday MU game, I have to take a half day at work, take a train from Chicago to Rockford, then drive from Rockford to Milwaukee.

Having the day off, I don't have to do that now!

That's your own problem, moron.

My wife and I will be flying out for the weekend games. A chance to see MU take on two hated rivals at the BC in a span of 48 hours is way too good to pass up.

nvm

Quote from: mu ricer22 on August 31, 2011, 07:06:36 PM
The only 3 ads/advertisers that they will show is the Buzz Williams Show for TWC 32, some ESPN commercial and then those cheesy David Gruber with Aaron Rodgers commercials. Just like on TWC 32 repeating the same 3 or 4 commercials every break. No one will want to advertise.

What the hell are you talking about. >:(

ESPN will be fine. They get good ratings for the Big East.  ;)

8 of the 10 NBA game are in the day and one NHL day.

I'm a student, and I have class :(.

Quote from: PVMagic on August 31, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
I'm a student, and I have class :(.

Obviously not at Marquette.

Unless the law school does, but I am too lazy to check.

Quote from: PVMagic on August 31, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
I'm a student, and I have class :(.

The University is closed that day.

Quote from: PVMagic on August 31, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
I'm a student, and I have class :(.

And if you really cared that much, you can just make sure you don't schedule any classes at that time, since students haven't registered for second semester classes yet.

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on August 31, 2011, 03:38:04 PM
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to be 'that guy' in this thread.

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Too funny...heading to the game with a good friend who often doesn't get up for games but can come to this one because the market is closed.  I never realized CNBC was funding the protests in Madison. 

Quote from: TrueBlueAndGold on August 31, 2011, 09:36:06 PM
And if you really cared that much, you can just make sure you don't schedule any classes at that time, since students haven't registered for second semester classes yet.

It's impossible not to schedule classes on Monday while taking a full load. The only day I was able to schedule off was two semesters of no Friday classes (even with 18 credits once).

And don't you people get paid vaca at your work? Just take a half day, work 7-11, go catch the game. Taking 4 hours of your paid vacation won't screw up those travel plans too much down the line.

Quote from: GOO on August 31, 2011, 02:12:47 PM
For every upset Almuni with tickets, I bet there are 10 saying cool, an afternoon game on a Monday - a good reason to take off work.  

I'll take that bet.

Quote from: JimmyB! on September 01, 2011, 07:02:14 AM
It's impossible not to schedule classes on Monday while taking a full load. The only day I was able to schedule off was two semesters of no Friday classes (even with 18 credits once).

And don't you people get paid vaca at your work? Just take a half day, work 7-11, go catch the game. Taking 4 hours of your paid vacation won't screw up those travel plans too much down the line.

No it's not. I did it one semester. 3 Tue/Thu classes. 1 Tue night class. 1 Wed night class. Not the easiest thing to do, I had 4 day weekends. I just used Monday & Wednesday as full study days and never had to study Fri-Sun. Ended up w/ a 3.5 or something.

I also did it, 3 classes on Tues/Thurs, plus one internship (3 credits) = 12 credits, full-time and no classes on Mon, Wed, or Fri.  Of course that was senior year and was well ahead in number of classes I actually needed to take.

Quote from: Strokin 3s on September 01, 2011, 08:33:44 AM
I also did it, 3 classes on Tues/Thurs, plus one internship (3 credits) = 12 credits, full-time and no classes on Mon, Wed, or Fri.  Of course that was senior year and was well ahead in number of classes I actually needed to take.

I refuse to acknowledge this as a 'full load'.  I get it that you may be classified as 'full-time' under a definition used for limited purposes, but unless you've got at least 15 credits (which is still a tiny amount and weak), you're not full-time in my book.  "Taking a full-load" is a phrase that should only be used when describing kids taking at least 18 credits or doing what ZFB does for 'fun'.

Quote from: Strokin 3s on September 01, 2011, 08:33:44 AM
I also did it, 3 classes on Tues/Thurs, plus one internship (3 credits) = 12 credits, full-time and no classes on Mon, Wed, or Fri.  Of course that was senior year and was well ahead in number of classes I actually needed to take.

My entire senior year I took 5 classes during the day on Tuesday and Thursday and one night class on Tuesday and Thursday. Those are rough days and it can be hard to fit required classes for your major in there sometimes but it definitely can be done.

Quote from: Jay Bee on September 01, 2011, 09:13:05 AM
I refuse to acknowledge this as a 'full load'.  I get it that you may be classified as 'full-time' under a definition used for limited purposes, but unless you've got at least 15 credits (which is still a tiny amount and weak), you're not full-time in my book.  "Taking a full-load" is a phrase that should only be used when describing kids taking at least 18 credits or doing what ZFB does for 'fun'.

Maybe for an undergrad.  For a grad student, 12 credits is a full load and 18 is fun only for the clinically insane.

(Yes... I know we weren't talking about grad students.)

Quote from: Blue Horseshoe on August 31, 2011, 04:01:48 PM
Viewing the game has no bearing on the outcome whatsoever. I don't care if you watch it or not.

The observer effect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observer_effect_%28physics%29) would imply that by viewing the game, we do affect the outcome.  ;)

Quote from: Canadian Dimes on August 31, 2011, 02:26:59 PM
Additionally, if you are a graduate of Marquette University and cannot get off of work for a particular day, especially with 3 months notice then you have wasted your degree and should look for better employment.  Period.

For those stupid people with a job in Finance (/raises own hand), its called year-end closing ... and it sucks.  So no not everyone can take off because they have vaca.

I vote to move the game to President's Day.  Who's with me?

Quote from: Jay Bee on September 01, 2011, 09:13:05 AM
I refuse to acknowledge this as a 'full load'.  I get it that you may be classified as 'full-time' under a definition used for limited purposes, but unless you've got at least 15 credits (which is still a tiny amount and weak), you're not full-time in my book.  "Taking a full-load" is a phrase that should only be used when describing kids taking at least 18 credits or doing what ZFB does for 'fun'.

I am unaware of any other definition of a full-time student.  By the way, taking 15 credits each semester and one 3 credit class over the summer each year, puts you at 129 credits.  Which at least when I went meant you graduated.  Not sure if it changed now.  So those that "take a full-load" (your definition) should have some semesters with 12 and 15 credits.

Quote from: Strokin 3s on September 01, 2011, 08:33:44 AMI also did it, 3 classes on Tues/Thurs, plus one internship (3 credits) = 12 credits, full-time and no classes on Mon, Wed, or Fri.  Of course that was senior year and was well ahead in number of classes I actually needed to take.

Anything 12+ is a full load. If you're classed as a "full-time student" that's really all that matters  :-\

Quote from: Strokin 3s on September 01, 2011, 12:54:21 PM
I am unaware of any other definition of a full-time student.  By the way, taking 15 credits each semester and one 3 credit class over the summer each year, puts you at 129 credits.  Which at least when I went meant you graduated.  Not sure if it changed now.  So those that "take a full-load" (your definition) should have some semesters with 12 and 15 credits.

No - you're getting wrapped up in an institution's definition and requirements.  That's what I reject.  We're talking about a 'full load' in terms of having little free time or the inability to take Fridays off -- not about whether you meet the definition of a full-time student.   

I will not acknowledge an undergrad as having a 'full load' when they are not taking at least 15 credits. 

Maybe I'm a little more sensitive to it than others because I only took 2 summer classes and was enrolled as a full-time student for 7 semesters, but the cry of, "oh my goodness, I am so busy, I've got four 3-credit courses this semester" is ridiculous.  Unless you're also working full-time, I don't even understand why you'd only take 12 credits in a semester.  But, then again I don't really understand why people major in a lot of worthless areas of 'study'.

SUPER happy this game is in the afternoon on a Monday.  I wish they all were.

"Full-time" and "full-load" are not synonymous - of course, it varies by institution, but generally speaking:

"Full-time" - Attempting a minimum number of credits in a given grading period (semester, trimester, etc.).

"Full-load" - A full-time student who attempts the maximum number of credits allowable while still paying the base tuition rate for a full-time student.

"Maximum load" - The maximum credits a student is allowed to attempt in a given grading period without special approval.

Quote from: Benny B on September 01, 2011, 02:28:51 PM
"Full-load" - A full-time student who attempts the maximum number of credits allowable while still paying the base tuition rate for a full-time student.

"Maximum load" - The maximum credits a student is allowed to attempt in a given grading period without special approval.

"Full-load" - A night of drinking followed by Real Chilli

"Maximum load" - A night of drinking followed by the new Double Sobelman topped with Real Chilli

/corrected

Quote from: The Man in Gold on September 01, 2011, 06:36:16 PM
"Full-load" - A night of drinking followed by Real Chilli

"Maximum load" - A night of drinking followed by the new Double Sobelman topped with Real Chilli

/corrected

New Double Sobelman?

Quote from: The Man in Gold on September 01, 2011, 06:36:16 PM
"Full-load" - A night of drinking followed by Real Chilli

"Maximum load" - A night of drinking followed by the new Double Sobelman topped with Real Chilli

/corrected

Full load - What I dropped on your mother last night.

BOOYA

Quote from: marqptm on September 01, 2011, 07:35:45 PM
New Double Sobelman?

Someone tried it the other day at Sobelman's @Marquette

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=207008639360865&id=205722406156155

I wouldn't even know how to look this up, but I assume we have to have one of--if not the--largest percentage of African-American students on our basketball roster for a team of any national prominence.  Maybe we should be happy those kids get a chance to be showcased on ESPN on a day honoring MLK.  The team could prepare a video of "What MLK means to me" clips to be played before the game, ESPN could do a Muhammad Ali/LVille/MLK segment at halftime, etc.

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on August 31, 2011, 01:11:30 PM
The Louisville @ Marquette game is at 2:30pm on MONDAY January 16th, ESPN.

Who has MLK day off, besides banks and government workers?

As a season ticket holder, that pisses me off.  A premier game, versus a top rival on a MONDAY AFTERNOON, where most non-students would need to take the day/afternoon off to see the game?  Are they nuts?

Why are you surprised by some of the things that come from our Athletic department or our university?  Haven't we all seen enough examples in the last two or three years to not be shocked by any of this?

This full course load argument is stupid, drop it....unless you're all trying to be a bunch of argumentative Chicos emulators, in which case you're doing a great job.
And I agree, those who criticize students for not going to games and then complain about this scheduling are hypocrites.

Quote from: Hoopaloop on September 02, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Why are you surprised by some of the things that come from our Athletic department or our university?  Haven't we all seen enough examples in the last two or three years to not be shocked by any of this?

Well .. yes and no.  The AD makes a lot of good decisions, and some crappy ones. 

But yeah, point taken.

Quote from: Hoopaloop on September 02, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Why are you surprised by some of the things that come from our Athletic department or our university?  Haven't we all seen enough examples in the last two or three years to not be shocked by any of this?

Yes, absolutely, our administration should refuse to accept a nationally televised game scheduled for a federal holiday by an outside entity.   

Quote from: Hoopaloop on September 02, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Why are you surprised by some of the things that come from our Athletic department or our university?  Haven't we all seen enough examples in the last two or three years to not be shocked by any of this?

Chico's, that may have been one of your most bizzare comments - and that's saying something!  If this were a game against UWM to be televised by Channel 32, you may be on to something.  But it's not.

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 04:06:41 PM
Chico's, that may have been one of your most bizzare comments - and that's saying something!  If this were a game against UWM to be televised by Channel 32, you may be on to something.  But it's not.

So it'll be good for the university to have a marquee game on national television when the stadium is only 30% full?  I'd rather be on any other channel and have a rocking crowd sometime that isn't the early afternoon on a random hallmark-holiday weekday.

Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 03, 2011, 04:20:04 PM
So it'll be good for the university to have a marquee game on national television when the stadium is only 30% full?  I'd rather be on any other channel and have a rocking crowd sometime that isn't the early afternoon on a random hallmark-holiday weekday.

Is this the argument you really wanted to make?  Really?

Your assumption of 30% full is based on what factual basis?  Further, you are you making the point that MU had the choice of channel and which "hallmark holiday weekend" they can play on?  This is a BE game, right?  Yeah, I bet the BE wanted MU to play the game on another day, different network and MU's Athletic Dept. said this was the only option they will take for this game.   ::)

Man, you some of you will p!ss and moan about anything.  A bunch of lemon suckers.

Yes, I will take the free advertisement, countless highlights and frequent mentions of MU with that comes with playing in that game.

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 04:41:05 PM
Is this the argument you really wanted to make?  Really?

Your assumption of 30% full is based on what factual basis? 

http://www.hr.com/en/articles/more-employers-plan-to-observe-martin-luther-king-_ewr57jky.html

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 04:41:05 PMFurther, you are you making the point that MU had the choice of channel and which "hallmark holiday weekend" they can play on? 

MLK day is a hallmark holiday, except they probably don't even make cards for it.

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 04:41:05 PM
Man, you some of you will p!ss and moan about anything.  A bunch of lemon suckers.

You're right, we should schedule every game on Mondays at noon.  Sorry I got uppity.

Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 03, 2011, 04:53:54 PM
http://www.hr.com/en/articles/more-employers-plan-to-observe-martin-luther-king-_ewr57jky.html


MLK day is a hallmark holiday, except they probably don't even make cards for it.

You're right, we should schedule every game on Mondays at noon.  Sorry I got uppity.

And then you add this? 

Your article was an interesting read that had absolutely nothing to do with your comment.  If that is the support you use for your statements, you may want to rethink things in the future.

As for your last comment, again, it is a nonsensical argument. 

Here is a tip for you. Stay home, don't go to the game.  That will show MU and maybe get you 1 seat closer to your 30% prediction.   :o

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 05:15:59 PM
Your article was an interesting read that had absolutely nothing to do with your comment.  If that is the support you use for your statements, you may want to rethink things in the future.

So the last survey available, from the Bureau of National Affairs, states that 33% of employers give MLK day off of work and that's not good support for my statement?  I'll admit that "30% full" is a bit of hyperbole, but for Marquette to expect 70% of their non-student fans to take a day of PTO to go to a basketball game is ridiculous.  And how much national exposure is there for a game that's on at noon on a weekday?  It's telling that your argument is "No, you're wrong" instead of bringing anything to the table.

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 05:15:59 PM

Here is a tip for you. Stay home, don't go to the game.  That will show MU and maybe get you 1 seat closer to your 30% prediction.   :o

It's obvious that you're exceptionally confused about what we're even talking about here. ;)

Edit:   I really don't care that much, and it's super easy for me to wander over to the BC from work.  I suppose I'm just arguing on the Internet because I'm bored.  Sorry about that, but thanks for killing a little time for me :)

Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 03, 2011, 05:47:12 PMSo the last survey available, from the Bureau of National Affairs, states that 33% of employers give MLK day off of work and that's not good support for my statement?  I'll admit that "30% full" is a bit of hyperbole, but for Marquette to expect 70% of their non-student fans to take a day of PTO to go to a basketball game is ridiculous.  And how much national exposure is there for a game that's on at noon on a weekday?  It's telling that your argument is "No, you're wrong" instead of bringing anything to the table.

I was not the one who cited a stat.  I never stated "no, you're wrong" as you inappropriately quoted.  I did ask you to back up your stat.  The link you showed, as I mentioned, was interesting.  In no way, though, did it apply to attending a MU game or any sporting event on that day.  I fall into the 70%.  I have 3 choices – take the day off, take a client or not go.  If I choose the latter, that is 4 more that go toward your 70% "factually proven statistic".

Quote from: Skatastrophy on September 03, 2011, 05:47:12 PM
It's obvious that you're exceptionally confused about what we're even talking about here. ;)

No, I am not confused.  You seem to be, though.  Although your admission of arguing because you are bored is telling.  You were defending chico's admonishment of MU's administration for scheduling the game.  Afterall, that was the post you quoted and argued against.  Not sure you addressed it very appropriately, so again, who is the one confused?
As you are bored, have at the last response.  Take chico's side.  I think it is silly to admonish the administration for the timing and scheduling of a BE game that is nationally televised.  You and chico's think differently.  That is what makes the world fun and entertaining.

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 09:02:58 PM
factually proven statistic

It's both telling, and manly of you to agree with me after all this time.

In all seriousness though, Marquette season ticket holders aren't all as fortunate as I am.  Anyone assuming that we can give the team a rocking home arena on a day where 70% of our fans will have to make special arrangements is a risk. 

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 09:02:58 PM
No, I am not confused.  You seem to be, though.  Although your admission of arguing because you are bored is telling.  You were defending chico's admonishment of MU's administration for scheduling the game.  Afterall, that was the post you quoted and argued against.  Not sure you addressed it very appropriately, so again, who is the one confused?

That would be you; suggesting that I stay home as opposed to being at work, which was the subject of this discussion.  It may be semantics, but you stated, "Stay home, don't go to the game."

Quote from: MUMac on September 03, 2011, 09:02:58 PM
I think it is silly to admonish the administration for the timing and scheduling of a BE game that is nationally televised.  You and chico's think differently.  That is what makes the world fun and entertaining.

I honestly do think it stinks that I have to take off of work to attend a home MU game.  Is there real value in being on ESPN?  Yes.  Is there real value on playing a game on Big Monday?  Yes.  Is there a risk in scheduling a game against L'ville, a very tough opponent, at a time where it will be challenging to get a loud, packed house?  Yes.

I'd say my gripe against the scheduling is at about the same level as when we schedule a team like UW-Madison during exam week.  Is it the worst scheduling decision in the world?  Not at all.  Do I wish it were on a Saturday evening during the semester?  Absolutely!

And yeah, I guess I agree with Chicos.  Just because he doesn't always approach subjects with humility and tact doesn't mean that he's wrong 100% of the time.  That being said; I don't have anything wrong with the administration.  I don't know anything about their job or scheduling.  That being said, I don't see why it pisses off so many of our homer fans to gripe about a scheduling decision that makes it a PITA for me to go to a MU home game.  I don't complain about the weekday 6pm games which are a PITA to get to on time.  I would guess that the MU administration was expecting to hear a little noise from this one.

Either way; Go MU! :)

Long way from MKE - will move my work from the PM to the AM and not miss a minute on TV. Got to admit I sympathize with people who have tix who are up against it that day. Like the concept of the MKE weekend and if I can work it out, will consider it.
Good news out here in the east is, I've moved things to get to the Jimmy V
(niece in NYC is a Nova grad) and the PC and Uconn games are both Saturdays, which makes life easier.

Some are coming up with these numbers 70%/30%. How does anyone other than MU know where our season-ticket base comes from. How do we not know maybe over 50% is staff.  :-\

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on August 31, 2011, 03:38:04 PM
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to be 'that guy' in this thread.

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