MUScoop
MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: TallTitan34 on October 30, 2018, 08:52:19 PM
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
4) The tops of the student section are tarped off for smaller crowds I assume. Smart play. Looks less empty.
5) The tunnel from the parking garage to the arena is fantastic.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
10) Excellent food and drink options everywhere.
11) Pretty cool they have a little handicapped seating platform behind the MU bench. Usually these spots are up high.
12) I enjoy the radio feed being played on the concourse.
13) New banners are sharp.
14) Overall, big fan of the place. I look forward to many games here.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
4) The tops of the student section are tarped off for smaller crowds I assume. Smart play. Looks less empty.
5) The tunnel from the parking garage to the arena is fantastic.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
10) Excellent food and drink options everywhere.
11) Pretty cool they have a little handicapped seating platform behind the MU bench. Usually these spots are up high.
12) I enjoy the radio feed being played on the concourse.
13) New banners are sharp.
14) Overall, big fan of the place. I look forward to many games here.
2) Been at a couple bucks games and those have been pretty busy, concourse is busy but manageable. It will definitely be a planning game to know when to leave seats for bathroom/beer runs.
9) Yep, elevators are the only other options besides the escalators, if Im not mistaken
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Sounds like the Bucks owners might have slipped a few FRNs to the fire safety inspectors, eh?
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There's stairs between the upper and lower levels too. They're just behind closed doors.
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It will be really nice to no longer have the lines for food vendors extend into the middle of the concourse like at the BC.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
1- Not sure what you're seeing on the "additional stats" scoreboard. That was so sparse (like 4 stats total) I figured it was an exhibition game thing they threw together. The BC had stats like FGA/FGM and FTA/FTM, etc. Had to take out my phone to find stats.
2- Yeah, it'll take some time for people to figure out where to meet. I mean at the BC at half, the sideline concourse was full of people. Now everyone kinda has to migrate to the endzone?
7- Not a fan of the music for the intro video. I'll wager 90% of the stadium had never heard whatever that song was.
8- Disagree here. Super hated the in-game hosts. They were shrill and unnecessary.
9- Agree here about the escalator situation and getting to the upper decks. They need to open the stairway doors and have more signage pointing to them.
Speaking of signage, not a fan of the Section signs. They're cool and all, but you can barely see them, many you can't see at all.
Did appreciate the free wifi .. good connection, probably during heavy use as people were disinterested in the game.
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2) Been at a couple bucks games and those have been pretty busy, concourse is busy but manageable. It will definitely be a planning game to know when to leave seats for bathroom/beer runs.
9) Yep, elevators are the only other options besides the escalators, if Im not mistaken
10) There are stairways on each corners of the arena. Easy to leave the building.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
1) I wish the corner boards showed shooting numbers and not just REB/AST/BLK/STL. They have it for Bucks games, need it for MU.
2) The Bucks/FF are aware of this, particularly around 115 where the bar and Sobelmans lines meet. Not sure what they can do to fix it, but it's definitely an issue.
3) Band mic was awful. And right next to the flute, so all you heard during the anthem was a shrill-ass flute.
6) Agree completely. Less is more during the game, unless MU is on a run.
7) They can, but they left some endzone lights on the "We Are Marquette" tarps.
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I thought it was a piccolo that was standing out.
"Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more piccolo."
Fiserv Forum Audio Director
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Give DJ Snack Pack a break. All of the awesome, cool, decent, ok and even the passable DJ names have all been taken for over a decade.
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The DJ was way better than Music In Motion.
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1- Not sure what you're seeing on the "additional stats" scoreboard. That was so sparse (like 4 stats total) I figured it was an exhibition game thing they threw together. The BC had stats like FGA/FGM and FTA/FTM, etc. Had to take out my phone to find stats.
2- Yeah, it'll take some time for people to figure out where to meet. I mean at the BC at half, the sideline concourse was full of people. Now everyone kinda has to migrate to the endzone?
7- Not a fan of the music for the intro video. I'll wager 90% of the stadium had never heard whatever that song was.
8- Disagree here. Super hated the in-game hosts. They were shrill and unnecessary.
9- Agree here about the escalator situation and getting to the upper decks. They need to open the stairway doors and have more signage pointing to them.
Speaking of signage, not a fan of the Section signs. They're cool and all, but you can barely see them, many you can't see at all.
Did appreciate the free wifi .. good connection, probably during heavy use as people were disinterested in the game.
Haven't been there but I would guess they are fire doors that can't be continuously open per code.
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The DJ was way better than Music In Motion.
Loved that dead air track he played after the intro video ended.
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Gates were awful. spending 9 minutes out in the rain for a game against Carell college that maybe 3k people attended.
Isles to concourse during halftime were terrible, again at a 3k crowd.
Lines and bathrooms were great though.
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1- Not sure what you're seeing on the "additional stats" scoreboard. That was so sparse (like 4 stats total) I figured it was an exhibition game thing they threw together. The BC had stats like FGA/FGM and FTA/FTM, etc. Had to take out my phone to find stats.
I was referring more to the main video board with individual player stats. BC just had player points and fouls. Now they have rebounds and assists as well.
I agree the corner boards should have more stats but I like that they displayed team stats the whole game. The BC would flash those up occasionally. I also agree those corner boards need a better look.
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7- Not a fan of the music for the intro video.
I agree. It’s kind of slow and doesn’t really get you pumped.
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Gates were awful. spending 9 minutes out in the rain for a game against Carell college that maybe 3k people attended.
Isles to concourse during halftime were terrible, again at a 3k crowd.
Lines and bathrooms were great though.
Herd tha spelun wuz grate tho a1n@
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Very favorable early impressions of the building. Impressed with the atrium, concourse, concessions and bowl. The only thing I point to as a fail was the exterior asthetic from a northern perspective. The convex windows almost give it an unintentional trapezoidal look. A lot of work and cost for an unattractive look. But hey, architects. Other than that, looking forward to a lot of MUBB in this building. Was at the Killers show and that bowl is built for sound.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
4) The tops of the student section are tarped off for smaller crowds I assume. Smart play. Looks less empty.
5) The tunnel from the parking garage to the arena is fantastic.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
10) Excellent food and drink options everywhere.
11) Pretty cool they have a little handicapped seating platform behind the MU bench. Usually these spots are up high.
12) I enjoy the radio feed being played on the concourse.
13) New banners are sharp.
14) Overall, big fan of the place. I look forward to many games here.
Love that it is playing in the bathrooms as well. We will see in time, but all in all a great time and I hope for conference games they darken the arena other than the court.
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1- Not sure what you're seeing on the "additional stats" scoreboard. That was so sparse (like 4 stats total) I figured it was an exhibition game thing they threw together. The BC had stats like FGA/FGM and FTA/FTM, etc. Had to take out my phone to find stats.
All's I know is that if they show FT% but not eFG%, there will be hell to pay!!!!
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Love that it is playing in the bathrooms as well. We will see in time, but all in all a great time and I hope for conference games they darken the arena other than the court.
I like this idea but I’m just curious why only for conference games?
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Did anyone check out the kids zone? Curious on thoughts as we debate when/if to take our toddler
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I thought it was a piccolo that was standing out.
"Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more piccolo."
Fiserv Forum Audio Director
One can never have too many trumpets and drums. Without a mic. the flute and country bass fiddle can't be heard. Music Director, stick with the brass.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
4) The tops of the student section are tarped off for smaller crowds I assume. Smart play. Looks less empty.
5) The tunnel from the parking garage to the arena is fantastic.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
10) Excellent food and drink options everywhere.
11) Pretty cool they have a little handicapped seating platform behind the MU bench. Usually these spots are up high.
12) I enjoy the radio feed being played on the concourse.
13) New banners are sharp.
14) Overall, big fan of the place. I look forward to many games here.
Do they serve brats? At the old arena they were my favorite.
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At the regular food stands and there is a Klement's-sponsored concession.
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9- Agree here about the escalator situation and getting to the upper decks. They need to open the stairway doors and have more signage pointing to them.
My wife have been going back and forth on this for all the tours we have done. The Bradley Center had zero signage in where the all the stairs were located. Granted there was zero doors. At the Fiserv Forum there are signs above that say EXIT. Not sure what else they need to say?
Once people learn the location of the corner stairways it's very easy and fast to leave the building. Or move from the upper to lower deck.
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Did anyone check out the kids zone? Curious on thoughts as we debate when/if to take our toddler
The "kids zone" .. is just a open space near the atrium called "Kohl's Court" .. besides being able to run around, there isn't anything a toddler would play on/appreciate.
That being said .. compared to the BC, there are many places to explore for kids .. and with the open design, you can see the court often. I think the Panorama Club will be the kid destination .. takes a while to get there (time killer) .. big open spaces, windows, couches, interesting view of the court.
Oooh, and I just read there was a whopping total of NINE drinking fountains in the building, a travesty. Find 'em all!
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At least from a TV perspective, while there may be more overall fans closer to the court, the first few rows seem further away. The students appeared closer at the BC.
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At least from a TV perspective, while there may be more overall fans closer to the court, the first few rows seem further away. The students appeared closer at the BC.
This is true--there's a larger aisle between the court and the first row of seats all the way around (except the 2 rows of courtside seats, of course).
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Overall, a the arena's a huge improvement over the BC. To nitpick though, I didn't like how much orange lit up the room on the Carroll part of all the scoreboards. I can just imagine how that will look when UW-Madison plays there. I don't want to see the scoreboards lit up in half red. That place should all be blue and gold. Maybe highlight the visitor's part of the scoreboards in gray and black.
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The "kids zone" .. is just a open space near the atrium called "Kohl's Court" .. besides being able to run around, there isn't anything a toddler would play on/appreciate.
That being said .. compared to the BC, there are many places to explore for kids .. and with the open design, you can see the court often. I think the Panorama Club will be the kid destination .. takes a while to get there (time killer) .. big open spaces, windows, couches, interesting view of the court.
I'm guessing it's a hell of a lot better than the kid run on the stairs between concourses at the BC.
Oooh, and I just read there was a whopping total of NINE drinking fountains in the building, a travesty. Find 'em all!
EDIT: There must to be more than that... plumbing code calls for 1 fountain per 1,000 occupants in stadiums and arenas unless "other reasonable alternatives" are accepted by Wis. SPS Dept. The only alternatives I've ever seen accepted in commercial buildings are water coolers (that are hard-plumbed instead of using 5-gallon bottles) or the ice/water dispensers you see in hospitals, provided they are available to all of the occupants of a given floor or building.
If the Bucks only have nine drinking fountains and sold the SPS on the many soda fountains and beer taps (i.e. paid) as the alternative, that would seem like a pretty blatant code violation that could be challenged.
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Oooh, and I just read there was a whopping total of NINE drinking fountains bubblers in the building, a travesty. Find 'em all!
FIFY, a'i'n'a?
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The hype crew will take a little getting used to.
Also, they have the most dystopian recording as you approach the gate. An overly polite, too calm by half, female voice that says something like "You are now approaching a security checkpoint... blah blah blah."
Papers please, comrade.
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Overall, a the arena's a huge improvement over the BC. To nitpick though, I didn't like how much orange lit up the room on the Carroll part of all the scoreboards. I can just imagine how that will look when UW-Madison plays there. I don't want to see the scoreboards lit up in half red. That place should all be blue and gold. Maybe highlight the visitor's part of the scoreboards in gray and black.
I like how the Bucks put the logo to the right of both teams. Marquette did this in the practice the other day. Not sure why they didn't last night.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DguJ60zX4AAFqx7.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq16MUNU0A8IHEE.jpg)
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I like how the Bucks put the logo to the right of both teams. Marquette did this in the practice the other day. Not sure why they didn't last night.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DguJ60zX4AAFqx7.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq16MUNU0A8IHEE.jpg)
Guessing the Carroll logo wasn't queued up for the game.
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I like how the Bucks put the logo to the right of both teams. Marquette did this in the practice the other day. Not sure why they didn't last night.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DguJ60zX4AAFqx7.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq16MUNU0A8IHEE.jpg)
I don't mind the opponent's logo up there. But there was just so much orange all over all of the scoreboards. I hate that, and I'll hate it even more when it's RED.
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Guessing the Carroll logo wasn't queued up for the game.
They had this on the scoreboard so they had the logo.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqy4zbCU8AA4_Wd.jpg)
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They had this on the scoreboard so they had the logo.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqy4zbCU8AA4_Wd.jpg)
Quality logo for Carroll.
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I don't mind the opponent's logo up there. But there was just so much orange all over all of the scoreboards. I hate that, and I'll hate it even more when it's RED.
Was the orange for Carroll or for Fiserv? I didn’t notice, but wondering if it wasn’t opponent dependent.
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Was the orange for Carroll or for Fiserv? I didn’t notice, but wondering if it wasn’t opponent dependent.
Definitely for Carroll. It was on all of the scoreboards where the MU half was blue and the Carroll half was orange.
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Only comment is I wish there were a few more beer choices (Coors Light Miller Light Hopsomething didn't do it for me) at the food stands. Waiting in two lines for a busy game will be painful.
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Nitpicks aside, I'm very interested to see what it's like with a full house that's rocking. The energy level matched the exhibition level opponent I think.
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There's a Leinie's Lodge outside of Section 108 with some Leinenkugel varieties. There's also a (very good) City Lights Mexican Lager available in several of the concession stands at $12 a pint.
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Quality logo for Carroll.
Every D3 logo looks just like a variant of the same thing.
Stevens Point
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/athletics.uwsp.edu/images/2012/7/23/Pointers_Logo_WEB.png)
Platteville:
(http://livestats.prestosports.com/logos/800.png)
Oshkosh:
(https://cdn.prestosports.com/action/cdn/logos/rpi/798/sball.png)
Stout:
(https://i2.wp.com/stoutonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Stout-mascot-twohorns-stoutonia-1.jpg?resize=732%2C380)
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Every D3 logo looks just like a variant of the same thing.
Stevens Point
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/athletics.uwsp.edu/images/2012/7/23/Pointers_Logo_WEB.png)
Platteville:
(http://livestats.prestosports.com/logos/800.png)
Oshkosh:
(https://cdn.prestosports.com/action/cdn/logos/rpi/798/sball.png)
Stout:
(https://i2.wp.com/stoutonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Stout-mascot-twohorns-stoutonia-1.jpg?resize=732%2C380)
They probably all paid the same in-state artist or design firm to create their logos.
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EDIT: There must to be more than that... plumbing code calls for 1 fountain per 1,000 occupants in stadiums and arenas unless "other reasonable alternatives" are accepted by Wis. SPS Dept.
If the Bucks only have nine drinking fountains and sold the SPS on the many soda fountains and beer taps (i.e. paid) as the alternative, that would seem like a pretty blatant code violation that could be challenged.
https://www.nba.com/bucks/fiserv-forum-z-guide
Bubbler
Nine bubblers are located throughout the building. They can be found in the following areas:
Event level outside both ends of the BMO Club
Outside Sections: 104, 109, 114, 120, 218, and 227
Outside Suite 19
We walked around the Chaluparena last night and did see two fountains*, which made me wonder how many there were. I am not surprised it's only 9.
It reminds me about the Rave/Eagles Ballroom, and how there are zero drinking fountains and $3.50 bottles of water.
* I recognize the existence of bubblers. They look like this and actually bubble.
(https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/kptv.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/75/7758eadb-f03c-5795-b215-444b761ffc99/5b75777401b00.image.jpg)
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They had this on the scoreboard so they had the logo.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqy4zbCU8AA4_Wd.jpg)
Carroll college needs to get with the times and lose the white, bearded dude as a mascot unless they are going all male school
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Carroll college needs to get with the times and lose the white, bearded dude as a mascot unless they are going all male school
troll's gonna troll.
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I don't mind the opponent's logo up there. But there was just so much orange all over all of the scoreboards. I hate that, and I'll hate it even more when it's RED.
True. They could go with a black background with a Red W logo. Might have to be dark grey to stand out from the black areas below.
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https://www.nba.com/bucks/fiserv-forum-z-guide
Bubbler
Nine bubblers are located throughout the building. They can be found in the following areas:
Event level outside both ends of the BMO Club
Outside Sections: 104, 109, 114, 120, 218, and 227
Outside Suite 19
We walked around the Chaluparena last night and did see two fountains*, which made me wonder how many there were. I am not surprised it's only 9.
It reminds me about the Rave/Eagles Ballroom, and how there are zero drinking fountains and $3.50 bottles of water.
In any given one of those locations you mentioned (or saw), were the fountains in pairs (i.e. one regular height & one ADA height) or was there a single ADA fountain? IOW, were there 18 total fountains in 9 locations or 9 total?
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Only comment is I wish there were a few more beer choices (Coors Light Miller Light Hopsomething didn't do it for me) at the food stands. Waiting in two lines for a busy game will be painful.
There Leinie's stands and a few Drink Disconsinbly stands that have a better variety of beers. At $11 or $12 a pop, it's worth finding something you actually like instead of just a basic Miller Lite.
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There Leinie's stands and a few Drink Disconsinbly stands that have a better variety of beers. At $11 or $12 a pop, it's worth finding something you actually like instead of just a basic Miller Lite.
Agree, trying to avoid the two line dilemma food and drink
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OCD complaint here: There are 7 small banners (retired numbers), 4 large banners (77, 70, F4, CONF), and 5 small banners (retired numbers & MU).
Why not go 6 small, 4 large, 6 small? WHY?!?!?!?! WHY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq2TqZ1X0AEKx58.jpg)
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Maybe they're expecting to retire another number or two sometime in the near future? I did like how the banners showcased the different player jerseys. Nice touch.
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Maybe they're expecting to retire another number or two sometime in the near future?
That's a good call. Need two if they keep the MU banner and three if they remove it.
I'd go:
1) Lazar (2nd all time points, 5th all time rebounds, 10th all time steals, 7th all time wins)
2) Jerel (1st all time points, 1st all time steals, 7th all time assists, 9th all time wins)
and not really sure on a third.
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That's a good call. Need two if they keep the MU banner and three if they remove it.
I'd go:
1) Lazar (2nd all time points, 5th all time rebounds, 10th all time steals, 7th all time wins)
2) Jerel (1st all time points, 1st all time steals, 7th all time assists, 9th all time wins)
and not really sure on a third.
Depends if they want to hang a new banner or simply double up the 2019 with the 1977.
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Depends if they want to hang a new banner or simply double up the 2019 with the 1977.
Even better plan!
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Random thoughts:
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
I'm not sure if this was a mic or if this was coming from the DJ's soundboard. The noise was so consistent that it seemed like it was coming from the DJ. There was also some clapping that was coming over the speakers after made baskets that seemed like it was from a soundboard. Whether it was a hot mic picking up crowd noise or it was coming from the DJ, it was annoying either way. I hope it's not going to be a regular occurrence this year.
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Very much looking forward to going to the Jan. 20 Providence game with a total of 13 family and friends from NC, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.
But there is a 0.00% chance that I will pay $11 or $12 for a pint of mediocre (or worse) beer. I will be happy to wait a couple hours to quaff a malt beverage at an establishment outside the arena. It's not a matter of "afford," it's a matter of principle. Many arenas/teams actually are lowering the price of beer. $12 for a Leinie? Really? Hard pass!
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Very much looking forward to going to the Jan. 20 Providence game with a total of 13 family and friends from NC, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.
But there is a 0.00% chance that I will pay $11 or $12 for a pint of mediocre (or worse) beer. I will be happy to wait a couple hours to quaff a malt beverage at an establishment outside the arena. It's not a matter of "afford," it's a matter of principle. Many arenas/teams actually are lowering the price of beer. $12 for a Leinie? Really? Hard pass!
Hard Pass IPA won't be on tap at the FiFo anytime soon seeing as how Benny's Brewery is not licensed to distribute in Wisconsin.
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Very much looking forward to going to the Jan. 20 Providence game with a total of 13 family and friends from NC, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.
But there is a 0.00% chance that I will pay $11 or $12 for a pint of mediocre (or worse) beer. I will be happy to wait a couple hours to quaff a malt beverage at an establishment outside the arena. It's not a matter of "afford," it's a matter of principle. Many arenas/teams actually are lowering the price of beer. $12 for a Leinie? Really? Hard pass!
I'm sure your principles will be rewarded handsomely
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But there is a 0.00% chance that I will pay $11 or $12 for a pint of mediocre (or worse) beer. I will be happy to wait a couple hours to quaff a malt beverage at an establishment outside the arena. It's not a matter of "afford," it's a matter of principle. Many arenas/teams actually are lowering the price of beer. $12 for a Leinie? Really? Hard pass!
I paid $10 for a 16oz can beer last night. It is what it is.
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In any given one of those locations you mentioned (or saw), were the fountains in pairs (i.e. one regular height & one ADA height) or was there a single ADA fountain? IOW, were there 18 total fountains in 9 locations or 9 total?
In honesty, I can't recall if there were pairs definitively. I think they were just singles, likely at a low height.
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If they retire another jersey it better be Chones on the top of the list.It is already embarrassing that it has not happened yet.He was a Consensus All American.
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In honesty, I can't recall if there were pairs definitively. I think they were just singles, likely at a low height.
Well, I'll put this out for the public domain just in case. (Unfortunately, I have an IL address, and we all know what we think of FIBS).
Just fill in the first section, print, sign, date and send 'er in.
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If they retire another jersey it better be Chones on the top of the list.It is already embarrassing that it has not happened yet.He was a Consensus All American.
Yep. And, he ultimately did get his MU degree. Yes he left early that year, but most of that had to do with Al’s urging.
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Hard Pass IPA won't be on tap at the FiFo anytime soon seeing as how Benny's Brewery is not licensed to distribute in Wisconsin.
It's not quite as good as the Five Years To Judge Lager anyways.
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I'm not sure if this was a mic or if this was coming from the DJ's soundboard. The noise was so consistent that it seemed like it was coming from the DJ. There was also some clapping that was coming over the speakers after made baskets that seemed like it was from a soundboard. Whether it was a hot mic picking up crowd noise or it was coming from the DJ, it was annoying either way. I hope it's not going to be a regular occurrence this year.
Yeah initially I thought it was a hot mic too, but by the second half I was starting to think it was intentional. It's not great. At one point I said something like "I guess it's the preseason for the soundboard folks too..." so maybe they're kicking the tires on a few things and not all of them will survive.
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It's not quite as good as the Five Years To Judge Lager anyways.
Ooohhhh... that'd be a great name for a sour.
Five Years to Judge Lambictm Order Now, Ships Winter 2023.
Hard Pass IPAtm
©2018 Benny's Brewery All Rights Reserved. Violators will be persecuted. And prosecuted.
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In honesty, I can't recall if there were pairs definitively. I think they were just singles, likely at a low height.
I didn't go around the venue to count bubblers, but I did grab a few water samples and both times the bubblers I used were in pairs, a tall and a short.
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Carroll college needs to get with the times and lose the white, bearded dude as a mascot unless they are going all male school
Not the same thing. But interestingly a former poster named Chicos used to make this same argument all the time. Are you familiar with Chicos or his work?
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I didn't go around the venue to count bubblers, but I did grab a few water samples and both times the bubblers I used were in pairs, a tall and a short.
Wouldn't surprise me of that, since 9X2=18 bare minimum. That's 4 or 5 for each of the two floors. They are not plentiful for a reason - revenue.
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Ooohhhh... that'd be a great name for a sour.
Five Years to Judge Lambictm Order Now, Ships Winter 2023.
Hard Pass IPAtm
©2018 Benny's Brewery All Rights Reserved. Violators will be persecuted. And prosecuted.
Can you make a What's a Chicos white cream ale or should I contact Summit brewery?
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Can you make a What's a Chicos white cream ale or should I contact Summit brewery?
I assumed Legends brewery in Anaheim would have a lock on that one?
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Can you make a What's a Chicos white cream ale or should I contact Summit brewery?
*Traditional Cream Ale
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*Traditional Cream Ale
Can you drink this beer anywhere or is it only a backyard brew.
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Can you drink this beer anywhere or is it only a backyard brew.
Comes with free Disney tickets.
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Can you drink this beer anywhere or is it only a backyard brew.
Hoopaloop Hefeweizen is the backyard brew.
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2) Been at a couple bucks games and those have been pretty busy, concourse is busy but manageable. It will definitely be a planning game to know when to leave seats for bathroom/beer runs.
9) Yep, elevators are the only other options besides the escalators, if Im not mistaken
I took the stairs. Not waiting around for that elevator.
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Hoopaloop Hefeweizen is the backyard brew.
I think Hoopaloop Hefeweizen and What's A Chicos White Cream Ale are really the same beer.
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I think Hoopaloop Hefeweizen and What's A Chicos White Cream Ale are really the same beer.
I believe it’s a Crean Ale.
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I think Hoopaloop Hefeweizen and What's A Chicos White Cream Ale are really the same beer.
It's aged five years.
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Y'all are ticklin' my funny bone!
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I think Hoopaloop Hefeweizen and What's A Chicos White Cream Ale are really the same beer.
Same beer, but different bottles. Or different beers in the same bottle. Either metaphor works.
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Hoopaloop Hefeweizen is the backyard summit brew.
There
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Very much looking forward to going to the Jan. 20 Providence game with a total of 13 family and friends from NC, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.
But there is a 0.00% chance that I will pay $11 or $12 for a pint of mediocre (or worse) beer. I will be happy to wait a couple hours to quaff a malt beverage at an establishment outside the arena. It's not a matter of "afford," it's a matter of principle. Many arenas/teams actually are lowering the price of beer. $12 for a Leinie? Really? Hard pass!
I have been to many arenas and prices are high everywhere. Don't disagree with your frustration, but that's the way it is. As long as people pay they will raise until people stop paying. Based on the lines at events I go to don't I would not expect prices to come down. Pre gaming may be your best option!
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I have been to many arenas and prices are high everywhere. Don't disagree with your frustration, but that's the way it is. As long as people pay they will raise until people stop paying. Based on the lines at events I go to don't I would not expect prices to come down. Pre gaming may be your best option!
I didn't express any frustration at all in my comment, and I still have none. I simply won't buy the beer. Hell, I'll be searchin' out the bubblers so I don't even have to buy a $5 water.
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***Check your bank statements!***
I was double charged for two food items on Tuesday. Saw it in my account and contacted my bank. They put me in touch with this number at the Fiserv Forum: (414) 227-0504 and I spoke to someone in the food service office. They assured me they would get the charges corrected, but from talking to some staff that night, it sounds like this is a common occurrence.
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***Check your bank statements!***
I was double charged for two food items on Tuesday. Saw it in my account and contacted my bank. They put me in touch with this number at the Fiserv Forum: (414) 227-0504 and I spoke to someone in the food service office. They assured me they would get the charges corrected, but from talking to some staff that night, it sounds like this is a common occurrence.
Nice.
Reason #602 to not buy a thing when we go there!
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***Check your bank statements!***
I was double charged for two food items on Tuesday. Saw it in my account and contacted my bank. They put me in touch with this number at the Fiserv Forum: (414) 227-0504 and I spoke to someone in the food service office. They assured me they would get the charges corrected, but from talking to some staff that night, it sounds like this is a common occurrence.
This is good information to have. After reading this, I now recall I had to swipe my card twice at each stand I stopped at because the systems were 'slow'...
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I don't carry around a lot of cash. But I just don't trust the process (TM) at places like Miller Park, etc. so I always stop by the ATM before heading to games.
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Cash is still King in BrewCity's world. :D
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Can we start another board on Scoop - "MU Cheapskates"?
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Same beer, but different bottles. Or different beers in the same bottle. Either metaphor works.
Same beer, same bottle, different labels.
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Same beer, same bottle, different labels.
Less water / more water?
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Less water / more water?
Doesn't matter.... the bottle's been out in the sunlight way too long.
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Random thoughts:
1) I really enjoy the additional stats on the scoreboard. Also enjoy the team stats on the corner boards.
2) The lower bowl concourse was nearly impassable at halftime and it’s a pretty thin crowd tonight. It’s going to be bad when there is a full house.
3) Please turn off the mic near the student section. The girl who is yelling “ooooon you” after a foul sounds like nails on a chalkboard. Also at some point the wrong word is going to be yelled.
4) The tops of the student section are tarped off for smaller crowds I assume. Smart play. Looks less empty.
5) The tunnel from the parking garage to the arena is fantastic.
6) I liked the DJ pregame. Not a big fan of the occasional music during the game. Maybe that was just a mistake. Also he needs a better name than DJ Snack Pack.
7) Intros were nice but disappointing they can’t turn off all the lights with the open concourses.
8) I didn’t think I would like the in game hosts during timeouts but they were pretty good.
9) Am I right in that there is only one escalator between the upper and lower level? No other options other than elevators? Dislike if so.
10) Excellent food and drink options everywhere.
11) Pretty cool they have a little handicapped seating platform behind the MU bench. Usually these spots are up high.
12) I enjoy the radio feed being played on the concourse.
13) New banners are sharp.
14) Overall, big fan of the place. I look forward to many games here.
I thought they improved a lot of my issues for the UMBC game! Some may have just been because it was a preseason game.
1) Main scoreboard looked awesome with the team logos, however, those corner boards are still ugly and need more stats.
3) Still have to turn off that crowd/band mic. Definitely heard a "Matt Heldt sucks chant going through the PA"
6) DJ is still botching the player intros. He at least had WTSHNN queued up after the opening video but it was the slow beginning and not the muscle of the song.
7) Curtains for the player intros made it dark. Much better!
9) The stairwells were an excellent option. Shout out to those who suggested them.
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That was me on the stairways. It's so easy!!
Marquette still can't get the starting lineup music correct. Very disappointing.
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I thought they improved a lot of my issues for the UMBC game! Some may have just been because it was a preseason game.
1) Main scoreboard looked awesome with the team logos, however, those corner boards are still ugly and need more stats.
3) Still have to turn off that crowd/band mic. Definitely heard a "Matt Heldt sucks chant going through the PA"
6) DJ is still botching the player intros. He at least had WTSHNN queued up after the opening video but it was the slow beginning and not the muscle of the song.
6B) Team comes out for their last warmup pre tip, the DJ plays over Ring Out Ahoya. Game ends and the DJ plays right over Ring Out Ahoya.
Is he not communicating with the game ops staff? It's really bad.
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6B) Team comes out for their last warmup pre tip, the DJ plays over Ring Out Ahoya. Game ends and the DJ plays right over Ring Out Ahoya.
Is he not communicating with the game ops staff? It's really bad.
That better be fix by Saturday. I don't think it's that hard.
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Where are they showing scores from other games? I looked around last night hoping for scores and didn't see any in the Fiserv.
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That was me on the stairways. It's so easy!!
Marquette still can't get the starting lineup music correct. Very disappointing.
Agree on the stairs. Was from seat to outside in about 15 seconds. Stairwell was completely empty.
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Where are they showing scores from other games? I looked around last night hoping for score and didn't see any in the Fiserv.
No scores from other games, no shooting stats. Really wasting those corner boards.
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Agree on the stairs. Was from seat to outside in about 15 seconds. Stairwell was completely empty.
I leave out of the southeast corner stairwell. They are so easy!
Everyone went out the main doors and back tracked outside to the west and went past my wife and I. I felt like yelling out in the old movie (Train, Planes & Automobiles) your going the wrong way!
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Overall very happy with the new arena. As with anything, we can always find gripes. Here are mine:
I completely agree with those saying they need to bring back the shooting stats in the corner scoreboards.
The upper level center court sections are very breezy with the HVAC systems blowing cool air down on you the whole game. Not t-shirt weather up there!
Sad the t-shirt parachutes no longer have a chance to land in the upper level anymore.
Definitely use the stairs to get out!
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Overall very happy with the new arena. As with anything, we can always find gripes. Here are mine:
I completely agree with those saying they need to bring back the shooting stats in the corner scoreboards.
The upper level center court sections are very breezy with the HVAC systems blowing cool air down on you the whole game. Not t-shirt weather up there!
Sad the t-shirt parachutes no longer have a chance to land in the upper level anymore.
Definitely use the stairs to get out!
Ok. So definitely not just me on the breeze. Second row upper deck felt like I was outside watching the game. Had my coat on the whole game with a constant cold breeze. It was brutal!
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I got in a little late and with the curtains, it was very tough to see the section numbers.
This is the first time I sat in my seats for an extended time, and also with it being a regular season MU game, I definitely felt much closer to the action in the upper bowl.
Also, the stairs are great. Even for going from one level to the next. Not really sure why they are marked about the same as a utility closet.
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Overall very happy with the new arena. As with anything, we can always find gripes. Here are mine:
I completely agree with those saying they need to bring back the shooting stats in the corner scoreboards.
The upper level center court sections are very breezy with the HVAC systems blowing cool air down on you the whole game. Not t-shirt weather up there!
Sad the t-shirt parachutes no longer have a chance to land in the upper level anymore.
Definitely use the stairs to get out!
We are experiencing abnormal temps as its 15-20 degrees colder then normal. I am sure the HVAC will not be blowing cold air down the entire year.
I love the options for concessions but disappointed that I am going to have to hunt down certain options that should be everywhere like popcorn, hotdogs, soft serve ice cream and nachos. Those should just be everywhere you turn.
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We are experiencing abnormal temps as its 15-20 degrees colder then normal. I am sure the HVAC will not be blowing cold air down the entire year.
I don't believe the outside weather is a factor. They have HVAC techs at every game/event who walk around taking temps and making sure everything is working ok. I know they spec it to have game temps of 68-72 degrees and it has been within tolerance to their readings... but man, with that breeze blowing, it felt much much cooler.
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Overall, a great experience, and a great atmosphere. A definite upgrade over the BC, of course, but even a bit more than I expected it to be. After the open house, I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. Maybe a little better view After the first game, I liked it. More intimate, a lot better views.
I liked the openness of the bar/food areas on the north side (I think that is the north side?), even though you can't truly see the game action, it feels like you are still apart of the arena and action. Little things like that and the radio feed up there and in the bathroom, make for that much more of a game day atmosphere. At the BC once you left the bowl area, you were cut off and only knew that something big happened because of a big cheer or grown by the crowd.
Like the students on both ends of the court. I think it may even get more to attend since they won't be stuck in the upper deck. Seems to make for a better atmosphere, and they should get more crazy at big games since they can see and feed off each other, etc.
The sound level is something else. I'm older, so I know my hearing isn't great, so I should be thankful for the louder sound. But man, if it isn't too loud. However, I do appreciate that the sound was very clear and understandable. Very clear. Nice to actually understand what the is said on the scoreboard videos, etc, but because it is so clear they could turn it down a bit.
With the HVAC issues (design defect?) and sound levels, maybe the season ticket holder gifts next year should be scarfs and ear plugs ;)
I didn't' try the concessions nor bathrooms at half time? Any improvement over the BC as far as being able to get it done and back your seat? Or still long slow lines?
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The new arena is great. The overall game-feel was much better than the BC. We tried the freshfin and grilled cheese spots in the upper concourse. Sadly, both were pretty underwhelming. Freshfin has a very limited menu (which is understandable) and would not allow my wife to make any substitutions even for an up-charge. At the grilled cheese place I tried the BBQ pork one and it had literally two pieces of pork. Otherwise it was an overall awesome experience.
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Before the game started my wife and I were constantly being hit directly in the eye by the moving spot lights. It was very irritating.
Better for the people upstairs, but moving the player scoring statistics to the top of the jumble tron made it harder for me to see them during the game.
I could do without the fire show. You could feel the heat generated by it at our seats. However, it might be nice, if below zero outside.
It was hard to understand the lady doing the non game stuff. I asked my wife if she could understand her and she said no. It may be because of where we were sitting.
I also looked for other team scores and could not find them.
I liked that they list rebounds and assists with the player stats.
Not sure, but I thought the lower bowl seats did not rise as fast as in the old arena. However, it just may be that the person sitting in front of me was tall enough to be in my view.
I am not sure if they have enough men's rooms. The lines could be very long at higher attended games.
Cup holders are nice to have.
We no longer get into the into the Marquette Club or whatever it is called. They raise the donation level to $4,000 and with donations no longer being deductible, the cost increase is actually greater. Even if they were deductible, we will no longer be itemizing. I can pay for parking and food at games and still pay less than it would of cost me to get into Marquette Club. However, I will miss the free cookies. Given the way reseating went this year, I saw no value in getting additional points for next years reseating from making the additional donation to get into Marquette Club.
I am not sure about game experience as the game itself lacked excitement. My biggest complaint about the old arena was that it did not magnify the crowd noise, I will have to wait for an exciting game to see if the game experience has actually improved.
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^^^ thanks, bilsu. I'm really jacked up to see the new arena and the game Saturday after reading that!
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Weird, I thought the bathrooms were fine. No lines with a nice sized crowd at the game on Tuesday. I was actually surprise how nice looking and open the bathrooms are. I love the shelf to place your drink to pee!
As for the out of town scoreboard in I believe in what is being said, it was slow at the Bradley Center. Mostly everyone has a smart phone. With a scoreline app anyways. The side led board is very big and clear to read on the sides of the Forum.
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^^^ thanks, bilsu. I'm really jacked up to see the new arena and the game Saturday after reading that!
You'll love it........trust me.
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Everything inside the bowl, super nice. I was underwhelmed with the concourses and concessions.
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I was there for a concert in the weeks preceding and had the same thought re Men's rooms. Legitimate lines out the door and bad space utilization where they could have had more stalls.
This being said, if where I pee is my biggest complaint, we're probably ok.
I will say the drink prices are disappointing, but that might be from a season of enjoying Miller Parks more fan friendly prices.
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^^^ thanks, bilsu. I'm really jacked up to see the new arena and the game Saturday after reading that!
bilsu complains so much about attending these games, I have no idea why he bothers.
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Weird, I thought the bathrooms were fine. No lines with a nice sized crowd at the game on Tuesday. I was actually surprise how nice looking and open the bathrooms are. I love the shelf to place your drink to pee!
As for the out of town scoreboard in I believe in what is being said, it was slow at the Bradley Center. Mostly everyone has a smart phone. With a scoreline app anyways. The side led board is very big and clear to read on the sides of the Forum.
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^^^ thanks, bilsu. I'm really jacked up to see the new arena and the game Saturday after reading that!
Haha. Ya he was a real downer on the whole thing. Sheesh.
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We are experiencing abnormal temps as its 15-20 degrees colder then normal. I am sure the HVAC will not be blowing cold air down the entire year.
? This is not how heating and cooling works.
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Cash is still King in BrewCity's world. :D
But apparently not in MU's. I recently cut up my credit card, and my bank card was mistakenly left at home in a spare wallet. You can imagine my consternation when my attempt at purchasing a UMBC walk-up ticket was met with, "WE DON'T TAKE CASH". I initially thought it was either a FF or Bucks issue, but the agent told me that the NO CASH policy is only in effect for MU games. I literally was told there was no way I could get into the game without paying by phone app, credit or debit bank card. Fortunately an MU Athletics rep heard my cries and stepped in, and I actually got into the game with a comped ticket. I literally tried to hand him cash as a donation and he told me there was no process set up to do so.
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Before the game started my wife and I were constantly being hit directly in the eye by the moving spot lights. It was very irritating.
Better for the people upstairs, but moving the player scoring statistics to the top of the jumble tron made it harder for me to see them during the game.
I could do without the fire show. You could feel the heat generated by it at our seats. However, it might be nice, if below zero outside.
It was hard to understand the lady doing the non game stuff. I asked my wife if she could understand her and she said no. It may be because of where we were sitting.
I also looked for other team scores and could not find them.
I liked that they list rebounds and assists with the player stats.
Not sure, but I thought the lower bowl seats did not rise as fast as in the old arena. However, it just may be that the person sitting in front of me was tall enough to be in my view.
I am not sure if they have enough men's rooms. The lines could be very long at higher attended games.
Cup holders are nice to have.
We no longer get into the into the Marquette Club or whatever it is called. They raise the donation level to $4,000 and with donations no longer being deductible, the cost increase is actually greater. Even if they were deductible, we will no longer be itemizing. I can pay for parking and food at games and still pay less than it would of cost me to get into Marquette Club. However, I will miss the free cookies. Given the way reseating went this year, I saw no value in getting additional points for next years reseating from making the additional donation to get into Marquette Club.
I am not sure about game experience as the game itself lacked excitement. My biggest complaint about the old arena was that it did not magnify the crowd noise, I will have to wait for an exciting game to see if the game experience has actually improved.
All I see is, "Look at me, I have awesome seats that are too close to the court to tell whether I'm in the FiFo, BC, or Panther Arena! Heck, the only upgrade I can tell is the guys on the bench in the row in front of me now obstruct my view instead of having a guy Dorris Burke thinks is a team manager as our starting point guard!"
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Upper deck is way better in FiServ. The steeper seats are a bit odd, but a great advantage for those of us with a spouse who is vertically challenged. Plus, my 5-pack tix are on the aisle in a pretty nice center court/concession stand/bathroom concourse zone--way more accessible than in the BC.
One issue I have: it feels like the whole "one escalator" to the upper deck thing is a fire hazard. Also, no one actually walks up them or at least lets people pass on the left, which offends my Loop-commuting sensibilities.
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Upper deck is way better in FiServ. The steeper seats are a bit odd, but a great advantage for those of us with a spouse who is vertically challenged. Plus, my 5-pack tix are on the aisle in a pretty nice center court/concession stand/bathroom concourse zone--way more accessible than in the BC.
One issue I have: it feels like the whole "one escalator" to the upper deck thing is a fire hazard. Also, no one actually walks up them or at least lets people pass on the left, which offends my Loop-commuting sensibilities.
Too narrow and too long an escalator run for that. Plus it's not one minute until your train leaves.
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I went Tuesday and thought the new arena was nice. Much better than listening to talking heads talk about something they really don't understand.
General thoughts were:
1) Place had the intimacy of the old arena on the lower bowl. I was in 103, a corner section, and I felt close to the action and in the middle of things. The intimacy to the game was something missing from the Bradley Center.
2) The place looked good. Only question is how well all that white will age in five years.
3) There were too many distractions. A seatmate of mine on a flight home not long ago oversaw the development of the Amway Center in Orlando. The Computing Castle followed the Orlando (and other) formulas to a "t". The night clubs, alternative entertainment, TVs everywhere and dining options are part of the "experience" that keeps even on-fans coming. I'm a purist who wants to watch the game. Ms. Dgies now may find something else to do.
4) The local restaurants on 3rd Street (and elsewhere)) have nothing to fear from the Computing Castle. The prices in that place are, well, outrageous.
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Has anyone ever thought that the intro vid song is more about what the players want than the fans? It's about getting them going before the game as much as it is us and if that song does it.... great!
If our guys go out there fired up before a game we'll all follow along pretty quick.
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Upper deck is way better in FiServ. The steeper seats are a bit odd, but a great advantage for those of us with a spouse who is vertically challenged. Plus, my 5-pack tix are on the aisle in a pretty nice center court/concession stand/bathroom concourse zone--way more accessible than in the BC.
One issue I have: it feels like the whole "one escalator" to the upper deck thing is a fire hazard. Also, no one actually walks up them or at least lets people pass on the left, which offends my Loop-commuting sensibilities.
If you are able, the stairs are the way to go. Not pretty, but wide open.
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If you are able, the stairs are the way to go. Not pretty, but wide open.
This.
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Still think the FF overhead lighting in the stands is far too bright. Also, keep getting that stupid spotlight in our eyes pre-game, commercials and half-time in 103. Really irritating! And, where is the popcorn? These irritations and prices aside, FF is a very nice facility.
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So when you scan, they give you a little paper stub?
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All I see is, "Look at me, I have awesome seats that are too close to the court to tell whether I'm in the FiFo, BC, or Panther Arena! Heck, the only upgrade I can tell is the guys on the bench in the row in front of me now obstruct my view instead of having a guy Dorris Burke thinks is a team manager as our starting point guard!"
Everyone's view is from their perspective. It is nice that the upper court seat have better views, but that has no effect on me.
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Still think the FF overhead lighting in the stands is far too bright. Also, keep getting that stupid spotlight in our eyes pre-game, commercials and half-time in 103. Really irritating! And, where is the popcorn? These irritations and prices aside, FF is a very nice facility.
My seats are in section 216 and there was a place to buy popcorn near by. Don't remember what it was called.
4 bucks for a little box though so not a great value.....
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My seats are in section 216 and there was a place to buy popcorn near by. Don't remember what it was called.
4 bucks for a little box though so not a great value.....
Since you were upstairs, how did you like it? The BC was a little scary for me and not sure the FF is much better, a little scared of heights, sat in the third deck at the
Kohl Center first row, had to move up as I am afraid of falling over.
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So when you scan, they give you a little paper stub?
I didn't. The scanner was hard-mounted, not handheld... like the scanner TSA uses to check your boarding pass. I have no clue how I was supposed to obtain my free shake from the Shack.
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Everything inside the bowl, super nice. I was underwhelmed with the concourses and concessions.
I do like the upper deck concourse the best.
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Upper deck is way better in FiServ. The steeper seats are a bit odd, but a great advantage for those of us with a spouse who is vertically challenged. Plus, my 5-pack tix are on the aisle in a pretty nice center court/concession stand/bathroom concourse zone--way more accessible than in the BC.
One issue I have: it feels like the whole "one escalator" to the upper deck thing is a fire hazard. Also, no one actually walks up them or at least lets people pass on the left, which offends my Loop-commuting sensibilities.
The upper deck chairbacks are bigger than the lower bowl seats. With it being steeper, you don't get a head in your way.
The thing Fiserv Forum does have many of are the Escalators. Also, one great way to leave is the stairways that are one the corners of the building.
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Still think the FF overhead lighting in the stands is far too bright. Also, keep getting that stupid spotlight in our eyes pre-game, commercials and half-time in 103. Really irritating! And, where is the popcorn? These irritations and prices aside, FF is a very nice facility.
Heard from Bucks staff that theater lighting (Knicks, Nets, Lakers) was suggested but the owners nixed it. Big miss if you ask me.
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Since you were upstairs, how did you like it? The BC was a little scary for me and not sure the FF is much better, a little scared of heights, sat in the third deck at the
Kohl Center first row, had to move up as I am afraid of falling over.
The escalator is a bit unnerving in the main entrance. I would use the elevator or stairs. The Panorama club would be a spot for you to avoid.
Once on the second level and in the seats, as someone who isn’t thrilled with heights, there was no issue.
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Since you were upstairs, how did you like it? The BC was a little scary for me and not sure the FF is much better, a little scared of heights, sat in the third deck at the
Kohl Center first row, had to move up as I am afraid of falling over.
Sorry my mistake......I meant 116.
Love my seats...... 8-)
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Heard from Bucks staff that theater lighting (Knicks, Nets, Lakers) was suggested but the owners nixed it. Big miss if you ask me.
I agree---big missed opportunity. I think the crowd is louder and much less distracted with the theater lighting.
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My seats are in section 216 and there was a place to buy popcorn near by. Don't remember what it was called.
4 bucks for a little box though so not a great value.....
The popcorn is at the Klement's sausage stand.
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I didn't. The scanner was hard-mounted, not handheld... like the scanner TSA uses to check your boarding pass. I have no clue how I was supposed to obtain my free shake from the Shack.
Well crap. I’ve got six in my account & don’t know if I should send them all out or just scan to everyone.
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I went Tuesday and thought the new arena was nice. Much better than listening to talking heads talk about something they really don't understand.
General thoughts were:
1) Place had the intimacy of the old arena on the lower bowl. I was in 103, a corner section, and I felt close to the action and in the middle of things. The intimacy to the game was something missing from the Bradley Center.
2) The place looked good. Only question is how well all that white will age in five years.
3) There were too many distractions. A seatmate of mine on a flight home not long ago oversaw the development of the Amway Center in Orlando. The Computing Castle followed the Orlando (and other) formulas to a "t". The night clubs, alternative entertainment, TVs everywhere and dining options are part of the "experience" that keeps even on-fans coming. I'm a purist who wants to watch the game. Ms. Dgies now may find something else to do.
4) The local restaurants on 3rd Street (and elsewhere)) have nothing to fear from the Computing Castle. The prices in that place are, well, outrageous.
Agree with all of your points. The lower level puts you almost in the game, and it's going to be rocking for the big games, while the upper level is such an improvement from the BC, especially the non center-court seating. Very visually clean lines from almost anywhere. Yes, just a bit too many distractions...but the intros were big-time.
My Klements brat was not even warm, and half of my popcorn was burnt. The Sobelman's burger my friend purchased looked good, but I wish Kopps was the featured burger, a true Milwaukee staple. The concourse was inviting and easy to navigate, but less spacious than the BMOHBC. Flip-side is that the smaller FF concourses have to be easier to light and climate-control. Bathroom sensors need tweaking. I get the focus on efficiency, but when 5 guys are waving their hands directly on the sensors and can't get water or dryers to work...
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Well crap. I’ve got six in my account & don’t know if I should send them all out or just scan to everyone.
Send them. It’s easier.
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I do like the upper deck concourse the best.
The upper deck concourse is nice. Shorter lines, it has that huge bar where you can just chill, and some cool food options. Same pizza as downstairs, but the Mac & Cheese with flavors inspired by other restaurants like Iron Grate & Laughing Taco, along with the next door grilled cheese stand looked good. Will probably try those on Saturday.
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I agree---big missed opportunity. I think the crowd is louder and much less distracted with the theater lighting.
Counterpoint, first thing I noticed was how much better the lighting was on the court.
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The upper deck concourse is nice. Shorter lines, it has that huge bar where you can just chill, and some cool food options. Same pizza as downstairs, but the Mac & Cheese with flavors inspired by other restaurants like Iron Grate & Laughing Taco, along with the next door grilled cheese stand looked good. Will probably try those on Saturday.
It's help that the upper deck or gallery as the Bucks calls it, seats 6.000. I like the black floor and night club style lighting. The Jack Daniels Area behind the basket on the westside is a nice set up as well. I do like the theme of the Southside Market as well. Also, I like that banners are on the front and back, so you can read the banner while walking the concourse. Those Marquette banners pop with the color.
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Sorry my mistake......I meant 116.
Love my seats...... 8-)
Ha—that’s a huge difference!
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Counterpoint, first thing I noticed was how much better the lighting was on the court.
I always thought the BC looked fantastic on TV with the lighting.
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I always thought the BC looked fantastic on TV with the lighting.
Fiserv Forum looks darker on TV than the BC did.
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Fiserv Forum looks darker on TV than the BC did.
Watched replay yesterday and FF looks overly bright on TV to me and the camera angle was better for the BC.
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My Klements brat was not even warm, and half of my popcorn was burnt.
And this is so the Billionaire Bucks Club. Feigin goes on and on about special warmers that will make brat buns warm and toasty, not soggy. Maybe stop promising the moon. Maybe just under promise and over deliver.
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Fiserv Forum looks darker on TV than the BC did.
Agreed.
Watched replay yesterday and FF looks overly bright on TV to me and the camera angle was better for the BC.
Disagree and agree.
I still think the FF looks good on TV but not as sharp as the BC did.
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Disagree and agree.
I still think the FF looks good on TV but not as sharp as the BC did.
Maybe that’s what I’m noticing. The BC did look better on the screen.
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Enjoyed some fine Art’s tonight...
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But apparently not in MU's. I recently cut up my credit card, and my bank card was mistakenly left at home in a spare wallet. You can imagine my consternation when my attempt at purchasing a UMBC walk-up ticket was met with, "WE DON'T TAKE CASH". I initially thought it was either a FF or Bucks issue, but the agent told me that the NO CASH policy is only in effect for MU games. I literally was told there was no way I could get into the game without paying by phone app, credit or debit bank card. Fortunately an MU Athletics rep heard my cries and stepped in, and I actually got into the game with a comped ticket. I literally tried to hand him cash as a donation and he told me there was no process set up to do so.
That's a great story, NDC.
I carry just about no cash, but I have many friends who just about only use cash and that would be an eye-opener for them.
Very nice of the MU rep. Glad you got in!
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1. Why has the west student section been noticeably louder and more active that the east side?
2. I’ve now sat in 105 and 115 and the cool air reigns down the entire game in both locations.
3. Woman emcee is brutal.
4. I predict the ‘find the $100 bill town bank game’ will not last all season. Kids figured out how to win.
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4. I predict the ‘find the $100 bill town bank game’ will not last all season. Kids figured out how to win.
I think the first game was $200. So they already might be adjusting.
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1. Why has the west student section been noticeably louder and more active that the east side?
2. I’ve now sat in 105 and 115 and the cool air reigns down the entire game in both locations.
3. Woman emcee is brutal.
4. I predict the ‘find the $100 bill town bank game’ will not last all season. Kids figured out how to win.
I hope to see some West vs. East student section battles before the year is done. Think it could become a fun a unique thing.
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Dance party was substantially less exciting this time around. I'm fine with warning people for safety reasons, but they should make it a little darker (side note - I was a bit surprised while there for a concert that there is no form of aisle lighting)
Still think they should time it during an opponent timeout instead of first media one
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I think the first game was $200. So they already might be adjusting.
First game was $200 because no one found it at the exhibition game and the pot rolled over.
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1. Why has the west student section been noticeably louder and more active that the east side?
2. I’ve now sat in 105 and 115 and the cool air reigns down the entire game in both locations.
3. Woman emcee is brutal.
4. I predict the ‘find the $100 bill town bank game’ will not last all season. Kids figured out how to win.
(https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.eqVU_tqRdrsO1igRlBV4AQHaEZ%26pid%3D15.1&f=1)
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I hope to see some West vs. East student section battles before the year is done. Think it could become a fun a unique thing.
Yes—I told my daughter instead of the west section doing “We Are....Marquette” within their section and East doing nothing..........
West=We Are.....
East=...Marquette!
The whole place would be rockin.
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No beer stands on the southern baseline were open.
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1. Why has the west student section been noticeably louder and more active that the east side?
2. I’ve now sat in 105 and 115 and the cool air reigns down the entire game in both locations.
3. Woman emcee is brutal.
4. I predict the ‘find the $100 bill town bank game’ will not last all season. Kids figured out how to win.
Yeah, the emcees ar just artifiicial entertainment. No spontenaity at all.
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DJ still struggling with intros though he gets a little bit closer each game.
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DJ still struggling with intros though he gets a little bit closer each game.
You mean with the U2 song? It was better. Yet, the music was soft. Yet, other times we get loud music.
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Sit in Section 103 and we get blinded by the revolving multi-colored ceiling lights every 10-15 seconds pregame, halftime and whenever there is a stop in action. Any other sections having this problem
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Big thanks to MU for dressing up those corner video boards and giving us all of the stats we had at the Bradley Center!
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Big thanks to MU for dressing up those corner video boards and giving us all of the stats we had at the Bradley Center!
Agreed! I think the stadium is awesome. I have been amazed at all the negative comments about it in Scoop. Nice to get some big wins in there early.
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Agreed! I think the stadium is awesome. I have been amazed at all the negative comments about it in Scoop. Nice to get some big wins in there early.
I still have some complaints but those are things out of MU’s control (example: concourse bottlenecks).
MU has done a great job, however, improving the things under their control.
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Those bottlenecks were worse yesterday. As my friend said, this is the nicest building Wisconsin fans have ever been in, so of course they are going to muck everything up and stop and look around.
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Sit in Section 103 and we get blinded by the revolving multi-colored ceiling lights every 10-15 seconds pregame, halftime and whenever there is a stop in action. Any other sections having this problem
We are in 103 and get those lights as well. Irritating.
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Agreed! I think the stadium is awesome. I have been amazed at all the negative comments about it in Scoop. Nice to get some big wins in there early.
Yep. I was there yesterday and I can’t figure out what the complaining is about.
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We are in 103 and get those lights as well. Irritating.
We sit in 119 and those rotating lights suck and so does those on the bottom of the scoreboard.. As for those rotating lights into the crowd, why can't they just aim them straight down. IT will still get the same effect..
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I mentioned this after my first visit last week for the KSU game. The arena is too bright for them to have any beneficial effect so their only purpose is to either blind patrons or make them pull a muscle in their necks when they instinctively jerk their heads away from the high intensity laser light that I'm pretty sure is the same laser used in machines that cut 1" thick steel plate
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Those bottlenecks were worse yesterday. As my friend said, this is the nicest building Wisconsin fans have ever been in, so of course they are going to muck everything up and stop and look around.
We went to the opening day months ago, will attend our first game in a few weeks and then two conference games. Are part of the logjams because of the lack of familiarity with where to go? People get into routines, they know where their bathroom is, where their beer vendor is. That probably hasn't been locked in just yet, but will.
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Fellow Scoopers, need your advice!
My family and I have a chance to go to the Southern game because our travel schedule unexpectedly drops us in Milwaukee that night.
Seems like the best tickets I can get online are section 120... near the back.. Are these OK seats?
Most importantly, I'll be with parents who won't want to be in/near the Student section... can anyone confirm that 120 is not student section?
Even better, anyone know how to get 4 seats near the front?
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Fellow Scoopers, need your advice!
My family and I have a chance to go to the Southern game because our travel schedule unexpectedly drops us in Milwaukee that night.
Seems like the best tickets I can get online are section 120... near the back.. Are these OK seats?
Most importantly, I'll be with parents who won't want to be in/near the Student section... can anyone confirm that 120 is not student section?
Even better, anyone know how to get 4 seats near the front?
Section 120 is not a student section (although it is right next to a student section), but students are on break for the Southern game, so I wouldn't expect a big student turnout anyway.
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Fellow Scoopers, need your advice!
My family and I have a chance to go to the Southern game because our travel schedule unexpectedly drops us in Milwaukee that night.
Seems like the best tickets I can get online are section 120... near the back.. Are these OK seats?
Most importantly, I'll be with parents who won't want to be in/near the Student section... can anyone confirm that 120 is not student section?
Even better, anyone know how to get 4 seats near the front?
Also, these games tend to be sparsely attended. I am sure you will be able to move down or over some rows without any problem.
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Fellow Scoopers, need your advice!
My family and I have a chance to go to the Southern game because our travel schedule unexpectedly drops us in Milwaukee that night.
Seems like the best tickets I can get online are section 120... near the back.. Are these OK seats?
Most importantly, I'll be with parents who won't want to be in/near the Student section... can anyone confirm that 120 is not student section?
Even better, anyone know how to get 4 seats near the front?
Those seats are great! Being back might even help if your parents have a hard time with steps.
https://gomarquette.com/documents/2018/10/8//MUBB_2018_19_SINGLE_GAME_PRICING.pdf?id=7803
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I would enjoy the Gruber t-shirt toss significantly more if Gruber himself were out there throwing them.
Just sayin.
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I would enjoy the Gruber t-shirt toss significantly more if Gruber himself were out there throwing them.
Just sayin.
No one past the 3rd row would get a shirt, hey?
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No one past the 3rd row would get a shirt, hey?
Former D1 athlete.
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Former D1 athlete.
Cheerleaders don't count.
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Cheerleaders don't count.
Career averages of 7 points and 2 boards a game at Delaware. They call him the Ners of college basketball.
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Does anyone know the name of the song they play right after the player intros but before the tip?
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Does anyone know the name of the song they play right after the player intros but before the tip?
Thunderstruck?
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Since this thread was revived... here's some good news!
Upgraded point of sale systems to shorten lines, better cup holders for those in the folding seats, renovated concourse floor on the upper level aaaaannnnnddddd a redesign of the candy corner (which is almost never open for MU games)!
https://biztimes.com/bucks-say-fans-can-expect-shorter-lines-better-cupholders-at-fiserv-forum-this-season/
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Thunderstruck?
No its from a newer rap song that they just take the lyrics out of. Its just sound no words.
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Since this thread was revived... here's some good news!
Upgraded point of sale systems to shorten lines, better cup holders for those in the folding seats, renovated concourse floor on the upper level aaaaannnnnddddd a redesign of the candy corner (which is almost never open for MU games)!
https://biztimes.com/bucks-say-fans-can-expect-shorter-lines-better-cupholders-at-fiserv-forum-this-season/
There was an increase in beer prices though.
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There was an increase in beer prices though.
Not sure if that's actually true or a joke... but either way, not for this guy! 8-)
Not to brag (yes I am), but since I got my masters less than 5 years ago, I technically count as a recent grad. I down graded to the recent grad section to save some cash this year... which means [drum roll] free beer for the random near middle aged guy in the first row of the young folks section! Wuhoo!
IN YOUR FACE to all you beer purchasers who actually have to spend money on beer! HAHAHA!
I win life.
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No its from a newer rap song that they just take the lyrics out of. Its just sound no words.
I know someone mentioned they play a song called "run for your life" does it start out with a guitar?
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Since this thread was revived... here's some good news!
Upgraded point of sale systems to shorten lines, better cup holders for those in the folding seats, renovated concourse floor on the upper level aaaaannnnnddddd a redesign of the candy corner (which is almost never open for MU games)!
https://biztimes.com/bucks-say-fans-can-expect-shorter-lines-better-cupholders-at-fiserv-forum-this-season/
Hope the POS works better than the WiFi which was absolutely terrible, especially given the hype. I don't expect a ton but when you say its going to be best in class, it should at least work.
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Hope the POS works better than the WiFi which was absolutely terrible, especially given the hype. I don't expect a ton but when you say its going to be best in class, it should at least work.
Never had a problem with it. Could stream the Bucks game on the FSGo app during a home Marquette game.
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I've had various success. It seemed dependent on where in the arena you are and what's going on at the time. For example, is it halftime or during play stoppage when a lot of people are using it?
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Never had a problem with it. Could stream the Bucks game on the FSGo app during a home Marquette game.
Likewise, I streamed a MU game during a Bucks game last year.
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Hope the POS works better than the WiFi which was absolutely terrible, especially given the hype. I don't expect a ton but when you say its going to be best in class, it should at least work.
The WiFi was crap for me. I was getting kicked out of the WiFi. I just turned it off later in the year. My phone was fine.
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I'm glad we're finally getting some cupholders that will hold a drink! I can't believe that crappy thing that was supposed to be a cupholder ever got approved.
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Jockey Club food concessions will be closed this season, “due to Fiserv Forum policy”...only the sneezed on free snacks and the cash bars will be available.
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Not sure if that's actually true or a joke... but either way, not for this guy! 8-)
Not to brag (yes I am), but since I got my masters less than 5 years ago, I technically count as a recent grad. I down graded to the recent grad section to save some cash this year... which means [drum roll] free beer for the random near middle aged guy in the first row of the young folks section! Wuhoo!
IN YOUR FACE to all you beer purchasers who actually have to spend money on beer! HAHAHA!
I win life.
Yeah, but I am going to insist you buy me one every time I run into you this year for letting you have my sweet Norbie seats.
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My experience with the Chaluparena's wifi has been very good. Good connection and speed.
Wide area wifi is a crapshoot. 20,000 phones, all different models, different wifi radios. Even with a fault rate of 1%, we're talking 200 people who it'll never work for. And it's higher than 1%.
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Yeah, but I am going to insist you buy me one every time I run into you this year for letting you have my sweet Norbie seats.
One Coors light each game, comin' up!
(I'm pretty sure that's what the free beer is... :()
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Jockey Club food concessions will be closed this season, “due to Fiserv Forum policy”...only the sneezed on free snacks and the cash bars will be available.
My guess is not enough people bought food in the club last year. Always like being able to just walk up and get a beer at the concession. The cash bars will have longer lines. It definitely makes use of the club less functional.
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My guess is not enough people bought food in the club last year. Always like being able to just walk up and get a beer at the concession. The cash bars will have longer lines. It definitely makes use of the club less functional.
No loss. That food blew. I really miss the sit down restaurant that the Courtside Club had.