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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: geagles10 on December 17, 2014, 07:04:42 PM
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What do you guys think the environment will be like? Anybody know if it's sold out? Should be fun on campus prior with all of the bars likely packed.
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Tickets were still available at end of last week. That is concerning. Since it wasn't part of the season ticket package, it took a little more effort to gain tix and initially you were limited to just 2 even if you had more than 2 season tickets. That limitation appeared to have backfired but they wanted every one to have a chance at attending in a downsized facility.
Having said that, I can't wait. Especially if the Luke show continues.
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Yeah I think it will be fun. Even though it may not be sold out, I believe it is close.
I know several lower bowl season ticket holders who were not going to pay for one more cupcake regardless of the venue. For those who maybe going to the Al for the first time they will be pleasantly surprised how close you are to the action.
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Tickets are still available on TicketMaster & StubHub.
On TicketMaster it shows only one endzone was reserved for student tickets. This game is on campus for crying out loud, fill it up with kids! Any unsold tickets should be made available to the students, asap.
Really too bad that for one game, not part of the season ticket package, MU couldn't offer courtside seats to the kids. >:(
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I actually just got text from that new ReplyBuy ticket service that marquette started using, offering 200 level tickets, in the last rows, for $10 each ($30 regular).
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Still not sold out. Can buy up to 20 seats together now. Upper Rows. Hopefully it is a packed venue with a good atmosphere. I'm pretty excited about an otherwise lackluster non-con game. Think it will be a unique experience.
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Wow, I sure hope it sells out. I get that the students mostly aren't on campus, but, still, people ought to be interested in being at the Al for the first ever regular season game.
If my drive wasn't 14 hours, I'd be there.
Road trip?
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First game without beer, that may deter some.
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I actually just got text from that new ReplyBuy ticket service that marquette started using, offering 200 level tickets, in the last rows, for $10 each ($30 regular).
I signed up for that as well but I didn't get any text. Need to look into that--thx for the heads up.
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I signed up for that as well but I didn't get any text. Need to look into that--thx for the heads up.
Actually just realized it was sent last evening, just didn't see it.
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First game without beer, that may deter some.
That's what winter coats are for, silly man.
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Wow, I sure hope it sells out. I get that the students mostly aren't on campus, but, still, people ought to be interested in being at the Al for the first ever regular season game.
If my drive wasn't 14 hours, I'd be there.
Road trip?
I am one of those people who has been clamoring for a game at the Al. I hate that I am stuck in Texas. Should be a raucous atmosphere. Wish that we could do one of these for a BEast game (but understand why we cannot)
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Sure as heck should sell out, what does it hold again? 4k? we cant get 4000 fans to come?
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The environment is going to be similar to a destination tournament with two major differences:
1) The crowd will be 99% MU
2) We don't have to wait for the fans from the previous game to leave to get in our seats.
In other words, a damn near perfect basketball environment. The only thing that could be better is the opponent, but I'll take it.
Can't wait for Friday!!!!!
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Friday date night. First some chilli, then the game, wrap up at Caf's.
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Have coaxed Mrs Oldgym out from under her warm blanket and we will represent. Beer, seat quality, and opponent all unimportant. I'm jacked about the unique environment and can't wait for Friday.
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Have coaxed Mrs Oldgym out from under her warm blanket and we will represent. Beer, seat quality, and opponent all unimportant. I'm jacked about the unique environment and can't wait for Friday.
That's the spirit!! Good for you and the Mrs.!
On a far-reaching note, if the turnout for this game is strong (i.e., sellout) might the admin consider having an early non-conference buy game at the Al in the future? I hope so. And, if so, might that influence the replace-the-BMO negotiations? If, suddenly, MU decides it has a decent place to house a decent number of games (a la Villanova), does that give MU a stronger position?
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Friday date night. First some chilli, then the game, wrap up at Caf's.
I'll be there. Real Chili meet up? PM me
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I'll be there. Real Chili meet up? PM me
I vote for an All-Scoop Hammerschlagen event postgame at Caff's.
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I think part of the problem was the price point. After fees it was $42/ticket for lower section seats. Pretty crazy for Alabama A&M. They could've priced a bit more competitively. That being said, I'll be at the game.
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I vote for an All-Scoop Hammerschlagen event postgame at Caff's.
Well should all wear name tags with our scoop name.
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Tickets are still available on TicketMaster & StubHub.
On TicketMaster it shows only one endzone was reserved for student tickets. This game is on campus for crying out loud, fill it up with kids! Any unsold tickets should be made available to the students, asap.
Really too bad that for one game, not part of the season ticket package, MU couldn't offer courtside seats to the kids. >:(
Finals are over, its almost Christmas. Most undergraduate students are gone. Dorms are a literal ghost town. Plus did you see the student section at the BC on Tuesday? They might not fill that endzone.
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MU doesn't travel well even it is mile away from its regular home. Comeon folks, fork up a couple of pesos and have a Little fun and support these guys.not like you all have kids playing high school ball. You can miss one fish fry this year.
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If we do not sell the Al out it will be an embarrassment.
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Finals are over, its almost Christmas. Most undergraduate students are gone. Dorms are a literal ghost town. Plus did you see the student section at the BC on Tuesday? They might not fill that endzone.
Mr and a couple alumni will be there. Though my tickets actually have a seat number so I don't know if they have a student section because there may not be enough.
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Mr and a couple alumni will be there. Though my tickets actually have a seat number so I don't know if they have a student section because there may not be enough.
When I bought my tickets they had one baseline reserved for students. Judging by previous years student attendance at the BC during winter break I'm weary if they will be able to fill it.
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If we do not sell the Al out it will be an embarrassment.
Agreed. Marquette madness even basically sells out in the AL, although the obvious difference is the price. No reason it should not sell out.
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As I said in another thread, student season ticket holders were just offered a free ticket for the asking last night.
Seriously, if you haven't been back directly on campus in a few years, it'll be a great night. Great shot at a Sobelmen's burger or some Real Chili. Great chance to post game at one of the area watering holes. See you there I hope.
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Should be an entertaining game in that setting, but refresh my memory - why is the game there? Will this not hurt our attendance numbers/standing?
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Should be an entertaining game in that setting, but refresh my memory - why is the game there? Will this not hurt our attendance numbers/standing?
Cirque du Soleil has the BC booked. They had a waiver from the NCAA not to count it in the official numbers.
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Cirque du Soleil has the BC booked. They had a waiver from the NCAA not to count it in the official numbers.
Have they petitioned the NCAA not to count our games against teams from Omaha as well? Be nice to wipe three losses off the register.
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They should do all the non-con buy games during winter break at the AL. I mean how many people are going to be at the BC for North Dakota and Morgan State?
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They should do all the non-con buy games during winter break at the AL. I mean how many people are going to be at the BC for North Dakota and Morgan State?
Not if they charge $30 and $40 for those games.
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They should do all the non-con buy games during winter break at the AL. I mean how many people are going to be at the BC for North Dakota and Morgan State?
The attendance is going to suck for those games. Embarrassingly so.
Wisconsinites have repeatedly shown little desire to attend a "late" game that tips at 8 PM local time on a weeknight, even if a worthwhile opponent is in the house. So I'd expect around 6-8,000 real people for NoDak. Regarding Morgan, no shot anyone is there. Same time as a Packers game where they may lose the division title on last day of regular season? I'd peg it at 4-6,000 real people.
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Those games should be at the AL, tickets should be $15 for the public and $5 for students with a presale only for students.
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As a season ticket holder, who has not missed a game this year, I am just taking this one off. Buying a ticket for a random opponent on top of all the games I already go too is not that enticing. I think that is part of the problem getting full sellout as I am not the only one with this view.
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As a season ticket holder, who has not missed a game this year, I am just taking this one off. Buying a ticket for a random opponent on top of all the games I already go too is not that enticing. I think that is part of the problem getting full sellout as I am not the only one with this view.
Yep, that's my thinking too. I've been to the Al to watch many Fish Fry scrimmages .. it's interesting, sure. Would like to see a whole 40 game there, with a packed crowd. But no thanks.
I'm half irked the game wasn't included in the SEASON ticket package, and half pleased that I can decide not to spend $80 on the umpteenth cupcake I've had to eat over the past decade.
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As a season ticket holder, who has not missed a game this year, I am just taking this one off. Buying a ticket for a random opponent on top of all the games I already go too is not that enticing. I think that is part of the problem getting full sellout as I am not the only one with this view.
I'm in the exact same boat. Not that this is some crazy amount of money, but I'm not in any hurry to shell out more to watch another low level D-1 program, regardless of venue.
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I'm looking forward to "hearing" the action. Who has the biggest potty mouth? Certainly we've all seen the mouths outlining a few phrases... :o
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Yep, that's my thinking too. I've been to the Al to watch many Fish Fry scrimmages .. it's interesting, sure. Would like to see a whole 40 game there, with a packed crowd. But no thanks.
I'm half irked the game wasn't included in the SEASON ticket package, and half pleased that I can decide not to spend $80 on the umpteenth cupcake I've had to eat over the past decade.
Topper, you're smarter than that. The Al holds 3,700 folks. MU's season ticket base exceeds 12,000. So you include it exactly how? While I agree that MU Athletics made a mistake in retrospect by limiting season ticket holders to two seats initially, I'm growing fatigued by the lame excuses folks are coming up with for not going. There are now multiple ways to make this roughly the cost of going to a movie. And for the students in the MKE area, you can go for free.
By the way, all staff, students etc were given the code PACKTHEAL a few days ago to be used when purchasing tickets on gomarquette dot com discounted to $10. I suspect it'll work for each and every one of you. If Bill Scholl gets po'ed, tough.
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Those games should be at the AL, tickets should be $15 for the public and $5 for students with a presale only for students.
At that price I am assuming they would be losing money after paying the opponent. I am not sure they are making money at $42 per ticket.
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Topper, you're smarter than that. The Al holds 3,700 folks. MU's season ticket base exceeds 12,000. So you include it exactly how? While I agree that MU Athletics made a mistake in retrospect by limiting season ticket holders to two seats initially, I'm growing fatigued by the lame excuses folks are coming up with for not going. There are now multiple ways to make this roughly the cost of going to a movie. And for the students in the MKE area, you can go for free.
They should have done this at the time of the season ticket invoice. By that I mean, when we were initially invoiced ask people to check if they are interested in adding the "game at the AL" and note that not all orders would not be granted. Then for those with priority, that wanted tickets, the cost just gets added to the overall invoice and most of us just go about our day.
At this point I personally would rather put $80 towards the start of a decent dinner than go to another MU game. I'm not saying in any way that others shouldn't feel completely the opposite, it is just the idea of going to the wallet vs. it all being taken at the start of the year.
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Given MU practices in the AL, it should be their best played game. There has to be a greater team comfort level at the AL than BMO Harris. The home court advantage must be at least 10 points, if the home court advantage at BMO Harris is 4.
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Given MU practices in the AL, it should be their best played game. There has to be a greater team comfort level at the AL than BMO Harris. The home court advantage must be at least 10 points, if the home court advantage at BMO Harris is 4.
Actually, the team practices mostly in the Kasten gym within the Al.
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The attendance is going to suck for those games. Embarrassingly so.
Wisconsinites have repeatedly shown little desire to attend a "late" game that tips at 8 PM local time on a weeknight, even if a worthwhile opponent is in the house. So I'd expect around 6-8,000 real people for NoDak. Regarding Morgan, no shot anyone is there. Same time as a Packers game where they may lose the division title on last day of regular season? I'd peg it at 4-6,000 real people.
The packers game better get flexed to 3:20 or SNF, or else I could see it at even less than that.
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They should have done this at the time of the season ticket invoice. By that I mean, when we were initially invoiced ask people to check if they are interested in adding the "game at the AL" and note that not all orders would not be granted. Then for those with priority, that wanted tickets, the cost just gets added to the overall invoice and most of us just go about our day.
At this point I personally would rather put $80 towards the start of a decent dinner than go to another MU game. I'm not saying in any way that others shouldn't feel completely the opposite, it is just the idea of going to the wallet vs. it all being taken at the start of the year.
Certainly a thought but not sure about the timing of our season ticket package vs. the announcement of the Alabama A&M game.
Look everyone, Marquette made a few mistakes here. We can all agree. But this is our school and our team playing a game in a unique venue that'll be broadcast on FS1 on a Friday night. You can make an evening of it around campus. Chick and I plan to. I'll even let you buy her a beer. You guys are starting to sound like a lame student who can't carve out 2 hours because he has a paper due in 7 days. And I just told you how to get this done for the price of a movie. By the way, The Interview is cancelled so scratch that.
See you Friday.
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The attendance is going to suck for those games. Embarrassingly so.
Wisconsinites have repeatedly shown little desire to attend a "late" game that tips at 8 PM local time on a weeknight, even if a worthwhile opponent is in the house. So I'd expect around 6-8,000 real people for NoDak. Regarding Morgan, no shot anyone is there. Same time as a Packers game where they may lose the division title on last day of regular season? I'd peg it at 4-6,000 real people.
I'll be in Tampa this weekend, returning Tuesday, so I'm missing the North Dakota game. I'm hoping they flex the Packers-Lions to 3:00 PM so I can go to the MU game and DVR the Packers while only missing the first 10 minutes.
edit: geagles beat me to it.
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How many y'all got a C note for the first broad to streak totally naked across the court durin' the first TV timeout?
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The packers game better get flexed to 3:20 or SNF, or else I could see it at even less than that.
Rumor I have heard is it will be SNF.
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Anyone got a charter going from NorCal?
I'd love to see a game there :(
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Topper, you're smarter than that. The Al holds 3,700 folks. MU's season ticket base exceeds 12,000. So you include it exactly how?
Yeah .. I had typed a blurb about "logistics notwithstanding" in my post, but removed it for brevity.
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Rumor I have heard is it will be SNF.
Realistically there could be three games that get flexed to SNF. Packers-Lions. Bengals-Steelers. Panthers-Falcons. Going to depend on what happens this week, but as of now all three of those games are at noon and I would bet that one of them ends up at 3:25 and one ends up on SNF
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Realistically there could be three games that get flexed to SNF. Packers-Lions. Bengals-Steelers. Panthers-Falcons. Going to depend on what happens this week, but as of now all three of those games are at noon and I would bet that one of them ends up at 3:25 and one ends up on SNF
I believe in the last week of the season that two of these could be flexed to the 3:20 start time cause both CBS and Fox run double headers.
I think that GB v. Detroit will be a lot more interesting for NBC than the Falcons v. Panthers. Probably more than Pittsburgh v. Cincy.
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BTW, when people say attendance will be "embarrassing," who exactly is embarrassed?
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I believe in the last week of the season that two of these could be flexed to the 3:20 start time cause both CBS and Fox run double headers.
I think that GB v. Detroit will be a lot more interesting for NBC than the Falcons v. Panthers. Probably more than Pittsburgh v. Cincy.
I think you're right.
I would guess that if all three of those games mean something, two will be in the late afternoon and one at night. Regardless, the chance that Det-GB gets flexed is high
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Friday date night. First some chilli, then the game, wrap up followed by Caf's, then wrap up at Real Chili..
FIFY
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FIFY
HaHa. I was waiting for you on this! Look real, I need to eat dinner at a reasonable hour or I'll get grumpy and my days of closing down the bars and then heading to chili are long gone. Getting old simply sucks. Good thing for me chick is still 29 in my eyes.
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HaHa. I was waiting for you on this! Look real, I need to eat dinner at a reasonable hour or I'll get grumpy and my days of closing down the bars and then heading to chili are long gone. Getting old simply sucks. Good thing for me chick is still 29 in my eyes.
You might have missed my point...start and end the evening. It's the second best doubleheader out there. ;D
And have a "half bowl" for me too.
I made up a batch of my home-made RC last night. Nummy. Taking it to the holiday pot luck in the office tomorrow.
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I never understood the argument for not going because its a weak opponent. If its a Marquette game, I want to be there.
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You might have missed my point...start and end the evening. It's the second best doubleheader out there. ;D
And have a "half bowl" for me too.
I made up a batch of my home-made RC last night. Nummy. Taking it to the holiday pot luck in the office tomorrow.
LOL.
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I never understood the argument for not going because its a weak opponent. If its a Marquette game, I want to be there.
+1. Sorry you're too far away. I think that with many things, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I'm sure many distant Warriors would love to be at the game and grab a beer at Murph's or Caf's.
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+1. Sorry you're too far away. I think that with many things, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I'm sure many distant Warriors would love to be at the game and grab a beer at Murph's or Caf's.
Too bad Murphys and cafs are the only two options. I was talking to someone my mom teaches with yesterday and she's a Marquette grad who talked about naked beer slides at the Lanche. Wish I was around for those days.
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I decided to skip it with the $40/$30 price tag and 2 ticket limit. I drive an hour each way for every game, so I was OK sitting this one out since its on FS1 anyway. I'll be there Monday for North Dakota.
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Too bad Murphys and cafs are the only two options. I was talking to someone my mom teaches with yesterday and she's a Marquette grad who talked about naked beer slides at the Lanche. Wish I was around for those days.
Those took place, for the most part, after BOTTLES of $.50 RWB were banned at the Lanche.
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LOL.
Enjoy Glow. Have one for me.
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Yep, that's my thinking too. I've been to the Al to watch many Fish Fry scrimmages .. it's interesting, sure. Would like to see a whole 40 game there, with a packed crowd. But no thanks.
I'm half irked the game wasn't included in the SEASON ticket package, and half pleased that I can decide not to spend $80 on the umpteenth cupcake I've had to eat over the past decade.
I'm not sure if you've mathed or not. But have you seen the Al compared to the BC? They couldn't put it in everyone's season tickets.
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Too bad Murphys and cafs are the only two options. I was talking to someone my mom teaches with yesterday and she's a Marquette grad who talked about naked beer slides at the Lanche. Wish I was around for those days.
Splinters Chitown, splinters.
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Those took place, for the most part, after BOTTLES of $.50 RWB were banned at the Lanche.
Um, they were actually 3 for a buck, as I recall. Good times.
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Called the ticket office looking for a ticket to the game.
They said they were available for $32.
While I think it would be cool to go, IMHO seems like a lot.
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Called the ticket office looking for a ticket to the game.
They said they were available for $32.
While I think it would be cool to go, IMHO seems like a lot.
still available for $10 via the links posted earlier in this thread
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Those took place, for the most part, after BOTTLES of $.50 RWB were banned at the Lanche.
After graduation, my dad had come up to move me back home. Took him to the 'lanche for the last night. Best memory watching him slam the RWBs and then smash it on the floor as was the tradition back then.
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How many y'all got a C note for the first broad to streak totally naked across the court durin' the first TV timeout?
Melissasmooth back in town?
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At that price I am assuming they would be losing money after paying the opponent. I am not sure they are making money at $42 per ticket.
It's no longer about ticket revenue. It hasn't been in years. Otherwise, Nova and StJ wouldn't be playing any games at the Pavillion and Carny.
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Please understand that I do not intend to be condescending here by any stretch, but I'm curious as to whether those amongst the "no thanks" crowd have ever seen an MU game that wasn't played in a multipurpose arena (e.g. MECCA, BC, etc.... basically any place that can host Monster Jam)?
Seriously, if you have no interest in going to see MU play a regular season game at the Al, then do yourself a favor and go watch another team play a game at the Joyce, Hinkle, Pavilion, Gampel, Zoo, MAC, etc.... somewhere where the people on the opposite side of the arena can hear you yelling at them. The atmosphere at games in small arenas can be unreal; conversely, basketball in the BC or MECCA is so sterile. I don't care who the opponent is... if the game counts and MU is playing, you'd have to be dead to not feel some level of electricity as you walk into the Al tomorrow night.
It's like sex. It doesn't matter who your partner is... the real question is do you want a) the romantic partner who isn't afraid of intimacy and makes you feel like you're actually part of the action or b) the apathetic partner who doesn't say a word waiting for you to finish so she can go play with the monster trucks?
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Please understand that I do not intend to be condescending here by any stretch, but I'm curious as to whether those amongst the "no thanks" crowd have ever seen an MU game that wasn't played in a multipurpose arena (e.g. MECCA, BC, etc.... basically any place that can host Monster Jam)?
Seriously, if you have no interest in going to see MU play a regular season game at the Al, then do yourself a favor and go watch another team play a game at the Joyce, Hinkle, Pavilion, Gampel, Zoo, MAC, etc.... somewhere where the people on the opposite side of the arena can hear you yelling at them. The atmosphere at games in small arenas can be unreal; conversely, basketball in the BC or MECCA is so sterile. I don't care who the opponent is... if the game counts and MU is playing, you'd have to be dead to not feel some level of electricity as you walk into the Al tomorrow night.
It's like sex. It doesn't matter who your partner is... the real question is do you want a) the romantic partner who isn't afraid of intimacy and makes you feel like you're actually part of the action or b) the apathetic partner who doesn't say a word waiting for you to finish so she can go play with the monster trucks?
Benny, I agree with you here. As many games as I've been to at the Bradley Center and how exciting many of those have been, I think my all time favorite was watching the Maui Invitational in that small gym.
And yeah, part of it may be because "I was in Hawaii". But that environment was absolutely amazing. Even when we lost on that buzzer beater to Butler in the first game, as disappointing as it was, it was still so, so awesome.
I've been clamoring for a game at the Al for years now, I am so disappointed that I will not be able to attend this one. Really wishing it was one of the later games when I'll be back in the midwest for the holidays and within driving distance.
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It's like sex. It doesn't matter who your partner is... the real question is do you want a) the romantic partner who isn't afraid of intimacy and makes you feel like you're actually part of the action or b) the apathetic partner who doesn't say a word waiting for you to finish so she can go play with the monster trucks?
...and sometimes it costs too much, and sometimes you want to bring along more than one friend.
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Cirque du Soleil has the BC booked. They had a waiver from the NCAA not to count it in the official numbers.
MU was also trying to schedule a higher level game that fell through late so it wasn't included in the season tickets. They needed to cover the buy costs so they put a high face value on the ticket price, and then tried to put some lipstick on this pig by hosting at the Al. 8PM start, students off, Friday, bench seats for half. Woof. Woof
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MU was also trying to schedule a higher level game that fell through late so it wasn't included in the season tickets. They needed to cover the buy costs so they put a high face value on the ticket price, and then tried to put some lipstick on this pig by hosting at the Al. 8PM start, students off, Friday, bench seats for half. Woof. Woof
So we can blame ND for something else?
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I never understood the argument for not going because its a weak opponent. If its a Marquette game, I want to be there.
Dam straight. However, its always nice to see 2 QUALITY teams playing instead of one vs a farmboy team.
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Anyone know what time the doors open? I'm assuming it is first come first serve by section, right?
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Dam straight. However, its always nice to see 2 QUALITY teams playing instead of one vs a farmboy team.
The next three games will build confidence and allow all 8 to work out some of kinks before BE play. May not be exciting to watch but it could not come at a better time for the team's development, particularly Cohen and Taylor.
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Anyone know what time the doors open? I'm assuming it is first come first serve by section, right?
Not so. When I bought our seats, I was told that I got "Lower level, chairbacks". However, when I actually printed out my tickets, they had section, row, and seat numbers.
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Yea, even mine have a seaseat number.
Edit, mine are general admission. Must be in the student section.
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I've got assigned seats. I think they sold the tickets by upper/lower first and then assigned seats based on PPs.
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Yeah I just saw that I had an assigned seat. thanks for setting me straight - more time at Murphs.
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What is the seating capacity at the AL?
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3700
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Due to scheduling conflicts, the Marquette University men's basketball team will play its first-ever regular-season game at the Al McGuire Center against Alabama A&M on Dec. 19.
The Al McGuire Center is Marquette's on-campus facility with a seating capacity of 3,700. The women's basketball and women's volleyball teams play their home games there, while the men's basketball team uses the facility for practice.
In 2004, Marquette played Lewis University there in an exhibition game, which is the only other time the Golden Eagles have played a game a the Al McGuire Center.
Marquette does not anticipate a game at the Al McGuire Center becoming an annual event. Date conflicts with the BMO Harris Bradley Center (capacity of 18,850 for college basketball) and the need for a non-conference home game forced the move to the smaller facility.
"Playing in the Al provides our guys with a unique experience and our entire program is excited for the game," Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski said. "We are looking forward to playing in a great environment in front of a sellout crowd of dedicated Marquette fans."
The game at the Al McGuire Center will not be included in the season ticket plan. Tickets will be available to season ticket holders during a pre-sale from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. Due to the limited seating capacity, season ticket holders will be limited to purchasing two tickets. Student ticket information will be released at a later date.
http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/marquette-will-play-first-ever-game-in-al-mcguire-center-081114
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What is the seating capacity at the AL?
It was always 4,000. Don't know why Marquette now list it as 3,700.
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It was always 4,000. Don't know why Marquette now list it as 3,700.
So, do you plan on being the Al McGuire Center Bat tonight?
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It was always 4,000. Don't know why Marquette now list it as 3,700.
Perhaps need space for TV cameras, equipment?
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I've got assigned seats. I think they sold the tickets by upper/lower first and then assigned seats based on PPs.
Lower is assigned, upper is GA.
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No--I have upper assigned seats.
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Looks like you can still buy up to 19 seats in row Z upper deck as best available
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Seriously, if you have no interest in going to see MU play a regular season game at the Al, then do yourself a favor and go watch another team play a game at the Joyce, Hinkle, Pavilion, Gampel, Zoo, MAC, etc.... somewhere where the people on the opposite side of the arena can hear you yelling at them. The atmosphere at games in small arenas can be unreal; conversely, basketball in the BC or MECCA is so sterile. I don't care who the opponent is... if the game counts and MU is playing, you'd have to be dead to not feel some level of electricity as you walk into the Al tomorrow night.
Two years ago chick and I road-tripped to Joyce. Last year to Hinkle. While MU lost both games, the crowd was electric. Very fun despite the outcome. Very much looking forward to tonight.
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Benny, I agree with you here. As many games as I've been to at the Bradley Center and how exciting many of those have been, I think my all time favorite was watching the Maui Invitational in that small gym.
And yeah, part of it may be because "I was in Hawaii". But that environment was absolutely amazing. Even when we lost on that buzzer beater to Butler in the first game, as disappointing as it was, it was still so, so awesome.
I've been clamoring for a game at the Al for years now, I am so disappointed that I will not be able to attend this one. Really wishing it was one of the later games when I'll be back in the midwest for the holidays and within driving distance.
this is why i am going. the games in Orlando this year and 09 were some of the most fun games i have every been to, outside of march. atmosphere should be fun.
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I am sure the upper seats at the AL would be like row 25 in the lower bowl at the BC. My point is there are no bad seats at the Al.
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Well should all wear name tags with our scoop name.
I'll be the one in the Marquette hoodie.