The 8:00 start probably doesn't help, but I'm seeing a lot of available tickets on the various ticket sites. Curious as to what the actual attendance will be tomorrow rather than paid attendance. I would hope there will be at least 15,000 for the first real game. I am looking forward to it despite the fact it'll be a late night with the drive home. Should be a fun atmosphere.
I am driving up from Chicago after work, so I will yell as loud as I can from the upper deck. So that accounts for like the power of 5 people.
Quote from: StillWarriors on November 05, 2018, 05:03:11 PM
The 8:00 start probably doesn't help, but I'm seeing a lot of available tickets on the various ticket sites. Curious as to what the actual attendance will be tomorrow rather than paid attendance. I would hope there will be at least 15,000 for the first real game. I am looking forward to it despite the fact it'll be a late night with the drive home. Should be a fun atmosphere.
15k? Maybe 5.
Quote from: #UnleashTravis on November 05, 2018, 06:14:44 PM
15k? Maybe 5.
Really?? I'd be stunned and disappointed if it is that low. I have to think there will be at least 10k.
Quote from: StillWarriors on November 05, 2018, 06:35:01 PM
Really?? I'd be stunned and disappointed if it is that low. I have to think there will be at least 10k.
Why? On a Tuesday night? Biggest draw will be the Forum and obviously hardcore fans, if 8k show up would be impressive.
Let's hope we can get a big student crowd.
I'm expecting 10k+. It won't sustain those levels for buy games, but the opener at the Forum will bring people out, especially as UMBC does still have some of their 15-minute glow about them.
$11 beers & no top-25 ranking. 2K tops
Chick and I will be there accounting for 100% of the 'important' people. ;D
In all seriousness, why the heck not for any season ticket or mini plan holder?
Real question. Will be in town Saturday - group of 6. Staying st The Intercontinental. Any brunch and/or before-game bar advice/suggestions?
Quote from: StillWarriors on November 05, 2018, 05:03:11 PM
The 8:00 start probably doesn't help, but I'm seeing a lot of available tickets on the various ticket sites. Curious as to what the actual attendance will be tomorrow rather than paid attendance. I would hope there will be at least 15,000 for the first real game. I am looking forward to it despite the fact it'll be a late night with the drive home. Should be a fun atmosphere.
Under 10k. Big election night, really lousy game.
I checked online a week ago on the single ticket sales to see how many seats were left. When I checked it looked like everything aside from the top third/half of the upper deck was filled.
I can't check it now since I'm on my phone.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 05, 2018, 07:49:59 PM
Real question. Will be in town Saturday - group of 6. Staying st The Intercontinental. Any brunch and/or before-game bar advice/suggestions?
Ever tried da Crazy Cock on 44th and Greenfield, hey?
Quote from: TallTitan34 on November 05, 2018, 08:14:37 PM
I checked online a week ago on the single ticket sales to see how many seats were left. When I checked it looked like everything aside from the top third/half of the upper deck was filled.
I can't check it now since I'm on my phone.
Hard to tell by that, since some seats are set aside still for season tickets and mini plans.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 05, 2018, 07:49:59 PM
Real question. Will be in town Saturday - group of 6. Staying st The Intercontinental. Any brunch and/or before-game bar advice/suggestions?
Engine Company 3 for brunch.
Cafe Benelux or Sweet Diner in the Third Ward are trendy places fairly close... About a mile. Major Goolsby (sp?) is real close to Intercontinental and FF, pro MU but kinda divey.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 05, 2018, 07:49:59 PM
Real question. Will be in town Saturday - group of 6. Staying st The Intercontinental. Any brunch and/or before-game bar advice/suggestions?
For brunch I would go with wicked hop or maybe Toast or Cafe Benelux as someone else said.
For pregame bar that whole 3rd ward area is going to be hopping Saturday. Who's on third and buck Bradley's is where I'll likely be! Always a good time at those places!
Quote from: jsglow on November 05, 2018, 07:47:36 PM
Chick and I will be there accounting for 100% of the self- "important' people. ;D
In all seriousness, why the heck not for any season ticket or mini plan holder?
FIFY
Mad Rooster good for sure, but a little out of the way.
Pfister brunch deserves a tip of the cap.
You can get first row uppers for $9. That's less than face. Doesn't seem to be much demand.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 05, 2018, 07:49:59 PM
Real question. Will be in town Saturday - group of 6. Staying st The Intercontinental. Any brunch and/or before-game bar advice/suggestions?
If you are willing to travel a bit south down KK for brunch, Honeypie is amazing.
I also like rumpus room for beverages. Nice beer selection.
Honeypie is good.
Cafe centraal is good. Best of the hollander/benalux/centraal trio. Bit out of the way.
Mad rooster is great and very big portions. Large Omelets come with lots of potatoes and 2 pancakes.
Brunch just off of wells is supposed to be good.
Have heard great things about Sweet Diner but both times I've been there I've been stuck with their limited menu
Driving up from Chicago (St Charles actually) with my grandson after his school day. Hope there is a decent crowd....
Quote from: JakeBarnes on November 05, 2018, 10:51:14 PM
If you are willing to travel a bit south down KK for brunch, Honeypie is amazing.
I also like rumpus room for beverages. Nice beer selection.
Is there more then one? Cause I think Bayview is more then a bit south.
While it's the "first game" for mubb .. I'll wager that 90% of the (non-students) in the building have already visited the Chaluparena, i.e., the novelty has worn off and the desire to go out to an 8pm Tuesday game against a bottom 100 team is very low. Not to mention there's a chunk of people who are eager to watch election results tonight.
As for the students .. they already showed their hand for the exhibition game .. very low turnout, maybe 1/3rd full.
I'll guess announced will be 14k .. butts in seats around 7k .. like usual.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on November 06, 2018, 07:39:00 AM
While it's the "first game" for mubb .. I'll wager that 90% of the (non-students) in the building have already visited the Chaluparena, i.e., the novelty has worn off and the desire to go out to an 8pm Tuesday game against a bottom 100 team is very low. Not to mention there's a chunk of people who are eager to watch election results tonight.
As for the students .. they already showed their hand for the exhibition game .. very low turnout, maybe 1/3rd full.
I'll guess announced will be 14k .. butts in seats around 7k .. like usual.
This, the election will probably impact the crowd as a whole.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on November 06, 2018, 07:45:59 AM
This, the election will probably impact the crowd as a whole.
You can vote, go to game and results will be coming in after game is over. But yeah I guess many will be watching results from early exit polling, no matta.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 06, 2018, 07:56:58 AM
You can vote, go to game and results will be coming in after game is over. But yeah I guess many will be watching results from early exit polling, no matta.
Hopefully the game is a blowout so MU fans can get in on the early exit action.
Lloyd will be there. Home Opener in the new arena. Haven't been inside yet, so I'm looking very forward to it.
With knuckleheaded nephew who waited too long to get student tickets this year (and he's a junior who should have known better), so he will be stuck in sweater-vest territory.
It will be nice to avoid the election night histrionics and uncertainties, and instead just hear actual outcomes on the drive back to Chicago after the game.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on November 06, 2018, 08:04:03 AM
Lloyd will be there. Home Opener in the new arena. Haven't been inside yet, so I'm looking very forward to it.
With knuckleheaded nephew who waited too long to get student tickets this year (and he's a junior who should have known better), so he will be stuck in sweater-vest territory.
It will be nice to avoid the election night histrionics and uncertainties, and instead just hear actual outcomes on the drive back to Chicago after the game.
That's exactly how I feel too. Some may tune in. Many wish it would just stop.
Windy, rainy, blustery votin' dey here. Know lines and nothin' butt old, sweata-vested folks at da pollin' spots, hey?
Last year opener vs Mount St. Mary had an official # of 13324. I'd imagine it'd have to be more than that this year with the new arena and playing UMBC, which is having it's moment to shine after their stunning upset. 15k at least is my guess.
As for brunch, Cafe Beneflux for sure. Easy to get to now since the new street car can pick you up and drop you off within 1 block of both your hotel and the restaurant.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on November 06, 2018, 07:39:00 AM
While it's the "first game" for mubb .. I'll wager that 90% of the (non-students) in the building have already visited the Chaluparena, i.e., the novelty has worn off and the desire to go out to an 8pm Tuesday game against a bottom 100 team is very low. Not to mention there's a chunk of people who are eager to watch election results tonight.
As for the students .. they already showed their hand for the exhibition game .. very low turnout, maybe 1/3rd full.
I'll guess announced will be 14k .. butts in seats around 7k .. like usual.
Eating at Arby's again?
I'd be really disappointed by the fanbase if the opening game of what could be a great season, in a brand new arena results in less than 10K in the arena.
The Kimpton's Tre Rivali in the 3rd Ward is really good for breakfast, lunch and dinner/
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/marquette/EN/buy/details/18MB1106
It appears to be filling up.
Why is there still no spread for this game
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 06, 2018, 07:56:58 AM
You can vote, go to game and results will be coming in after game is over. But yeah I guess many will be watching results from early exit polling, no matta.
I agree. It's just a mid-term. Go vote and enjoy the game. Everyone has smartphone to find updates.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 09:41:09 AM
I agree. It's just a mid-term. Go vote and enjoy the game. Everyone has smartphone to find updates.
Voted early a couple weeks ago and will check results on my iPhone.
PS, though it is one of the more interesting/significant mid-terms in memory.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 06, 2018, 09:08:32 AM
Why is there still no spread for this game
Many spreads for the regular season don't get put out for some many lower D1 leagues.
Quote from: mu03eng on November 06, 2018, 08:56:48 AM
I'd be really disappointed by the fanbase if the opening game of what could be a great season, in a brand new arena results in less than 10K in the arena.
Prepare for disappointment.
In fact, that's probably a good frame of mind for everything that occurs today in America.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on November 06, 2018, 09:05:36 AM
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/marquette/EN/buy/details/18MB1106
It appears to be filling up.
Not the best way to look at it. If you look at the map for season ticket/mini plans, the seats the looked sold for UMBC are open for season ticket/mini plans.
Quote from: axaguy on November 06, 2018, 07:05:29 AM
Driving up from Chicago (St Charles actually) with my grandson after his school day. Hope there is a decent crowd....
Oh hey. That's where I grew up. See you there.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on November 06, 2018, 08:04:03 AM
Lloyd will be there. Home Opener in the new arena. Haven't been inside yet, so I'm looking very forward to it.
With knuckleheaded nephew who waited too long to get student tickets this year (and he's a junior who should have known better), so he will be stuck in sweater-vest territory.
It will be nice to avoid the election night histrionics and uncertainties, and instead just hear actual outcomes on the drive back to Chicago after the game.
:o
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 06, 2018, 09:08:32 AM
Why is there still no spread for this game
Because there is no interest in this game in Vegas
Quote from: mu03eng on November 06, 2018, 08:56:48 AM
I'd be really disappointed by the fanbase if the opening game of what could be a great season, in a brand new arena results in less than 10K in the arena.
Eh. Don't schedule an a$$ team on Election Day if you care about the size of your opening day crowd.
Was talking to Glow and he reminded me of something rather important.
Friendly reminder for fellow FIBs if you haven't been up to Milwaukee in awhile. There's about 25 straight miles of construction each way on 94. Down to two lanes and super, super narrow.
Quote from: Sultan of South Wayne on November 06, 2018, 10:32:53 AM
Eh. Don't schedule an a$$ team on Election Day if you care about the size of your opening day crowd.
If someone is not going to a sporting event because of Mid-Term Election Day, might need to re judge their life.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 10:38:53 AM
If someone is not going to a sporting event because of Mid-Term Election Day, might need to re judge their life.
Or, it's a Tuesday.
Quote from: 79Warrior on November 06, 2018, 10:26:33 AM
Because there is no interest in this game in Vegas
But people are flocking the Minny vs Omaha and Clemson vs Citadel?
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 10:38:53 AM
If someone is not going to a sporting event because of Mid-Term Election Day, might need to re judge their life.
I would say the same thing about anyone who is asking about the spread.
1-800-GAMBLER , dude. :)
Quote from: Sultan of South Wayne on November 06, 2018, 10:32:53 AM
Eh. Don't schedule an a$$ team on Election Day if you care about the size of your opening day crowd.
I'm confused by why the Election has any impact on attendance for a game that tips after the polls close? Further UMBC has 15 minutes of fame, it's a rather inspired opponent for a stadium opener.
It might just be that MU fans are a lot of entitled jerks :)
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 06, 2018, 10:35:36 AM
Was talking to Glow and he reminded me of something rather important.
Friendly reminder for fellow FIBs if you haven't been up to Milwaukee in awhile. There's about 25 straight miles of construction each way on 94. Down to two lanes and super, super narrow.
Yeah. This is the worst. Built it into my travel time, but frontage roads may be your best friend.
Quote from: Sultan of South Wayne on November 06, 2018, 10:32:53 AM
Eh. Don't schedule an a$$ team on Election Day if you care about the size of your opening day crowd.
Bedder yet, don't schedule an election four da dey of an MU bb game, hey?
I've offered my extra ticket to friends (without much luck), and I've even been offered 2 great seats and parking pass for UW game in Madison tonight. Opening night on a weeknight, late start, vs a bottom-feeder will lead to a lot of unused tickets. Official attendance will be 12K, with about 7K in the arena.
Although, I have been some openers that were pretty sparsely attended, so I don't think it abnormal whatsoever.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on November 06, 2018, 10:47:00 AM
Bedder yet, don't schedule an election four da dey of an MU bb game, hey?
Preach Doc.
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on November 06, 2018, 09:57:52 AM
Prepare for disappointment.
In fact, that's probably a good frame of mind for everything that occurs today..
Are you talking about the election or Arby's?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 06, 2018, 10:40:40 AM
But people are flocking the Minny vs Omaha and Clemson vs Citadel?
Yep. Like I said, the bookmakers have no interest in MU game. That's the way it goes sometimes.
Quote from: 79Warrior on November 06, 2018, 11:55:28 AM
Yep. Like I said, the bookmakers have no interest in MU game. That's the way it goes sometimes.
Yeah, no.
There isn't more interest in Creighton/Western Illinois than Nova/Morgan State.
Oddsmakers waiting to see if Ike is a go or not
I'm going tonight but I'm bummed that the game is on election night. Every two years on this night is one where I will watch cable news and indulge in all of the rhetoric. I find it interesting to watch swing states / districts go back and forth. So I can certainly understand someone being disappointed the nights conflict.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 06, 2018, 12:03:41 PM
Oddsmakers waiting to see if Ike is a go or not
What about Theo is he a go, is Matt's toe hurting?
Quote from: MUeagle1090 on November 06, 2018, 12:03:27 AM
Honeypie is good.
Cafe centraal is good. Best of the hollander/benalux/centraal trio. Bit out of the way.
Mad rooster is great and very big portions. Large Omelets come with lots of potatoes and 2 pancakes.
Brunch just off of wells is supposed to be good.
Have heard great things about Sweet Diner but both times I've been there I've been stuck with their limited menu
If you're going to Bay View, go a few blocks further south and check out Sabrosa. Absolutely fantastic.
Also, avoid the hype of Blue's Egg. Has to be the most overrated brunch in the city. Not at all worth the wait. For a bigger place, Mad Rooster beats Blue's Egg.
Line opens Marquette -17.5
Commemorative cups denoting the date and location will help all fans remember the historic event at the inaugural regular season game in the new arena on Nov. 6. Additionally, schedule magnets will be available to the first 3,000 fans.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 03:18:44 PM
Commemorative cups denoting the date and location will help all fans remember the historic event at the inaugural regular season game in the new arena on Nov. 6. Additionally, schedule magnets will be available to the first 3,000 fans.
I was at the first Bradley Center game. If I received a commemorative cup, it has long since disappeared.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 03:18:44 PM
Commemorative cups denoting the date and location will help all fans remember the historic event at the inaugural regular season game in the new arena on Nov. 6. Additionally, schedule magnets will be available to the first 3,000 fans.
Great now I'm going to have to carry those around all night! Thanks a lot Marquette!
(
yep, I'm in mid-season Scoop-can-complain-about-anything form)
I like the magnets, but there used to be plenty for everyone. Can I trade in my plastic purse for an extra magnet😁?
Great crowd tonight........scoop slightly off again.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on November 06, 2018, 03:18:44 PM
Commemorative cups denoting the date and location will help all fans remember the historic event at the inaugural regular season game in the new arena on Nov. 6. Additionally, schedule magnets will be available to the first 3,000 fans.
Thumbs down on MU distributing the cups after the game. I don't know where they were being distributed (as that was not announced), but since we exit via one of the stairways, we were not able to get one. Also did not see any magnet schedules being distributed.
Quote from: ChuckyChip on November 07, 2018, 03:57:31 AM
Thumbs down on MU distributing the cups after the game. I don't know where they were being distributed (as that was not announced), but since we exit via one of the stairways, we were not able to get one. Also did not see any magnet schedules being distributed.
Magnet schedules were in the same room as the STH bags. Cups were distributed in the way out through the main concourse.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 07, 2018, 05:13:40 AM
Magnet schedules were in the same room as the STH bags. Cups were distributed in the way out through the main concourse.
I guess that was kind of my point. Magnet schedules were promoted as "first 3,000 fans", which typically would imply first 3,000 fans to enter, not first 3,000 to find their way to the STH room. With the cups, if you did not exit via the main concourse, you missed out. Don't understand why you wouldn't distribute them as people entered.
14,103 according to gomarquette. Decent.
Tbh, thought the student section had a better showing than the vests tonight
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 07, 2018, 06:54:35 AM
Tbh, thought the student section had a better showing than the vests tonight
True. The students came out and participated. Who wouldn't; they got free rally towels!
Love the noggins of the players they had, too.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 07, 2018, 06:54:35 AM
Tbh, thought the student section had a better showing than the vests tonight
I'm curious about the student seats that are covered up. How do they know what the student turnout is going to be? Would they have to uncover some seats if more students showed up? Part of it seemed to be to force some students to sit on the west side, as the east side filled up faster as it is closer to the entrance\exit. I assume that those seats are "sold" and will be uncovered for the "marquee" games.
student section was full...overall i was impressed with the turnout. i'm assuming for bigger games they won't block the seats out in the student section with the "we are marquette" covers?
Security guard said they were handing out the cups after the game so there wouldn't be cups bring thrown all over the stadium.
Quote from: jsglow on November 05, 2018, 07:47:36 PM
Chick and I will be there accounting for 100% of the 'important' people. ;D
In all seriousness, why the heck not for any season ticket or mini plan holder?
I had a meeting in Marshfield that ended at 520 and I made it with minutes to spare.
Sorry Brother Glow but 100 percent of the important people attended when both halves of the Scoop Father Ryan alumni walked in the building!
Quote from: ChuckyChip on November 07, 2018, 08:06:13 AM
I'm curious about the student seats that are covered up. How do they know what the student turnout is going to be? Would they have to uncover some seats if more students showed up? Part of it seemed to be to force some students to sit on the west side, as the east side filled up faster as it is closer to the entrance\exit. I assume that those seats are "sold" and will be uncovered for the "marquee" games.
Numbers from past trends. Yes, they would just uncover those seats. Yes, the student section is sold out.
Quote from: dgies9156 on November 07, 2018, 08:32:11 AM
I had a meeting in Marshfield that ended at 520 and I made it with minutes to spare.
Sorry Brother Glow but 100 percent of the important people attended when both halves of the Scoop Father Ryan alumni walked in the building!
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Quote from: djvern414 on November 07, 2018, 08:28:38 AM
Security guard said they were handing out the cups after the game so there wouldn't be cups bring thrown all over the stadium.
When I heard after the game, I was hoping for a nice pint glass like last year. Instead, it was maybe an 8-10 Oz plastic cup. Not much of a memento for those that missed it.
Quote from: avid1010 on November 07, 2018, 08:21:57 AM
student section was full...overall i was impressed with the turnout. i'm assuming for bigger games they won't block the seats out in the student section with the "we are marquette" covers?
When not full, I think the covers are a nice touch and far better than empty seats.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 07, 2018, 11:00:13 AM
When I heard after the game, I was hoping for a nice pint glass like last year. Instead, it was maybe an 8-10 Oz plastic cup. Not much of a memento for those that missed it.
Agreed, I like the magnet tho.
Came across this blurb on other opening night attendance figures. Loyola doesn't sell out FF banner raising but higher than last year's avg of 2405 (lowest in the MVC)
The college basketball season officially tipped off last night, and a crowd of 15,231 turned out to FedExForum to see Memphis take on Tennessee Tech in coach Penny Hardaway's debut. The crowd was the "largest for a Tiger home game since the regular season finale" in '15-16. The NBA arena "sounded like a cramped Memphis area high school gym" (Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 11/7).
Meanwhile, UCLA drew a "small crowd of 5,931" to Pauley Pavilion for its season-opening win over Purdue-Ft. Wayne, which marked the beginning of UCLA's 100th year of basketball (L.A. TIMES, 11/7).
Loyola-Chicago last night raised its Final Four banner against Missouri-K.C., though the game "wasn't a sellout," as a crowd of 3,795 filled the 5,000-seat Gentile Arena (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 11/7).
The Loyola game wasn't a sellout, but they turned away hundreds of students. The free student seats were all filled, and the students who were turned away were offered entry only if they would purchase tickets. Their tuition is supposed to include free entry to all home sporting events, but because of all of the sudden interest in the hoops team, they seem to have under-allocated the size of the student sections. A better solution would be to let the students in for free after they hit a certain pointy in time when they were done selling tickets.
That is ridiculous about Loyola. Either way after losing to furman they're going to lose interest real quick.