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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Mr. Nielsen on September 24, 2021, 03:25:34 PM

Title: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 24, 2021, 03:25:34 PM
5pm- Marquette Volleyball vs UConn

7pm-Marquette Madness
men's & women's basketball team
team intro video
t-shirt tosses
on court student contests
performances by the mu dance/cheer team
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2021, 03:30:44 PM
5pm- Marquette Volleyball vs UConn

7pm-Marquette Madness
men's & women's basketball team
team intro video
t-shirt tosses
on court student contests
performances by the mu dance/cheer team
Stream?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 24, 2021, 03:34:20 PM
Stream?
MUTV
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2021, 03:55:48 PM
MUTV
Thanks
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: We R Final Four on September 24, 2021, 04:03:51 PM
Mr N—any discussion of an open practice for STHs?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2021, 04:24:38 PM
 
Mr N—any discussion of an open practice for STHs?

Mr. N..... :o :p
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: We R Final Four on September 24, 2021, 04:51:11 PM
   
Mr. N..... :o :p
Great contribution.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Johnny B on September 24, 2021, 04:53:39 PM
mask vax required?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 24, 2021, 05:09:50 PM
Great contribution.
So teal
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 24, 2021, 05:25:17 PM
Nov. 3 MKE Tip Off Luncheon. No word on Chicago.

I thought I read something about a Sunday Trick Or Treat event too. 
Scary masks required.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 24, 2021, 06:58:10 PM
Mr N—any discussion of an open practice for STHs?
Not that I heard. I can find an answer next week.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Shaka123456 on September 26, 2021, 09:16:59 PM
Does anybody know if they are doing an autograph signing for the team this year? I know that they did have done one for the men's and women's teams during Homecoming Weekend the 3 years previous to last year, and I cannot seem to find anything
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 28, 2021, 07:44:12 AM
Does anybody know if they are doing an autograph signing for the team this year? I know that they did have done one for the men's and women's teams during Homecoming Weekend the 3 years previous to last year, and I cannot seem to find anything

With the whole NIL thing I doubt schools can force autograph signings now.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: fjm on September 28, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
With the whole NIL thing I doubt schools can force autograph signings now.

True. If you want autographs they should do the whole team signing the poster. Charge $10 a poster and the split the $$$ to the players.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Skatastrophy on September 28, 2021, 08:50:32 AM
Vaccine requirements? I looked quickly and couldn't find anything.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Shaka123456 on September 28, 2021, 11:01:20 AM
I didn't even think about NIL. I was thinking that it was probably because of covid that they weren't doing it. But honestly, if it is just because of NIL, I would pay $10 for a poster.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 28, 2021, 12:18:41 PM
So I know that Marquette is requiring universal masking for indoor events.  Is that also required for attendees to this since it is on campus at the Al?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 28, 2021, 12:26:29 PM
So I know that Marquette is requiring universal masking for indoor events.  Is that also required for attendees to this since it is on campus at the Al?

It is for volleyball games, so I would say yes.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Johnny B on September 28, 2021, 12:35:14 PM
so fiserv is gonna be 100 % capvity with masks? wats the point with that much expsoure anyway
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on September 28, 2021, 12:35:51 PM
I don't think Fiserv will have masks since it isn't on campus.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on September 28, 2021, 01:19:12 PM
I don't think Fiserv will have masks since it isn't on campus.

They will, but enforcement will be lax if the Bucks playoff games were any indication.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 28, 2021, 03:48:02 PM
Fiserv hasn't had mask for months now. The concert didn't have mask in what i was told.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 28, 2021, 05:12:30 PM
Chicago Coaches Luncheon

The Marquette Basketball programs are gearing up for an exciting 2021-22 season, and you’re invited to hear all about it and get an exclusive sneak peek.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021

11:30 a.m. | Mix-and-Mingle Reception
12:00 p.m. | Beyond the Boards with Marquette Basketball

Mid-America Club, Burnham Ballroom, 80th Floor
Aon Building
200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago

REGISTER ONLINE

Join women’s head coach Megan Duffy and new men’s head coach Shaka Smart along with their coaching staffs to get the latest on the momentum heading into the highly anticipated season.

Go ‘Beyond the Boards’ with an in-depth look at scouting and recruiting, training and game preparation as well as updates on all the off-season action both on and off the court.

$40 per person / $360 per table of 10
$30 for young alumni (undergrad classes of 2006-2021)

Registration includes reception, lunch, beer, wine and soda. A cash bar will be available for cocktails. A portion of your registration fee includes a non-refundable, tax-deductible gift to the Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund.

Register online by Thursday, Oct. 21 or by contacting Marquette University Alumni Engagement at alumni@marquette.edu or (414) 288-7441. Please indicate any seating or special dietary preferences at time of registration.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 28, 2021, 11:12:27 PM
https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1443002403188613121

Clip from the first official practice. Joplin corner threes and Ellis trying to make a case for starting PG.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 28, 2021, 11:22:54 PM
https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1443002403188613121

Clip from the first official practice. Joplin corner threes and Ellis trying to make a case for starting PG.

WIN ANYWAY
LOSE YOURSELF IN THE FIGHT
RESPOND

(that's what I got from it)

But also
CLOSEOUTS
PAINT
VIOLENCE
MULTIPLE EFFORTS


I'm also still really worried about D
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 29, 2021, 07:10:07 AM
WIN ANYWAY
LOSE YOURSELF IN THE FIGHT
RESPOND

(that's what I got from it)

But also
CLOSEOUTS
PAINT
VIOLENCE
MULTIPLE EFFORTS


I'm also still really worried about D
Win Anyway, sounds like we'll be cheating.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MU82 on September 29, 2021, 11:57:51 AM
https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1443002403188613121

Clip from the first official practice. Joplin corner threes and Ellis trying to make a case for starting PG.

Thanks for posting. Fun to get the first look at our 2021-22 heroes!
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: warriorchick on September 29, 2021, 12:38:36 PM
Win Anyway, sounds like we'll be cheating.

It's "WIN ANYWAY", not "WIN ANY WAY"

But your English is 100X better than my Spanish, Newsie, so I will cut you some slack.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on September 29, 2021, 01:15:52 PM
It's "WIN ANYWAY", not "WIN ANY WAY"

But your English is 100X better than my Spanish, Newsie, so I will cut you some slack.  ;D
I have decided not use teal....
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GOO on October 01, 2021, 12:23:16 PM
MUTV
Is there a link where we can stream from?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Jay Bee on October 01, 2021, 02:24:23 PM
https://youtu.be/vGqdaY_oOWs

Or just search MUTV on YouTube
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NCMUFan on October 01, 2021, 04:46:10 PM
Will there be a Men's BB scrimmage?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 01, 2021, 05:02:54 PM
https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1443002403188613121

Clip from the first official practice. Joplin corner threes and Ellis trying to make a case for starting PG.


I have a feeling Ellis is going to be quite a bit of fun to watch.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 07:03:18 PM
Holy cow, the upper section is empty.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: seakm4 on October 01, 2021, 07:06:50 PM
Anybody having luck on the stream?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 07:10:08 PM
Anybody having luck on the stream?

Works easy on youtube.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 01, 2021, 07:12:09 PM
Works easy on youtube.

+1
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 01, 2021, 07:14:37 PM
Jakubowski's starting to sound a bit like Harry Caray.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NCMUFan on October 01, 2021, 07:15:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqdaY_oOWs
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 01, 2021, 07:19:23 PM
Holy cow, the upper section is empty.

 craptastic season, from vanilla coach, expected to be another really rough year, and probably a lot of people still somewhat skittish about crowds.

Feel sorry for the freshmen and even the sophomores who haven't experienced it yet.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 07:26:29 PM
craptastic season, from vanilla coach, expected to be another really rough year, and probably a lot of people still somewhat skittish about crowds.

Feel sorry for the freshmen and even the sophomores who haven't experienced it yet.

Well, a better reason is when you tell 4 years ago to the general public, sorry you can longer come it's for students only, the general public will not magical come back to Madness.

The junior and senior students only know Marquette Madness for having a concert at the end. No concert tonight.

Last, why is Marquette Madness on Oct 1. For homecoming week. Let's move it next year. This event use to happen in the middle of the month.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 01, 2021, 07:28:12 PM
Well, a better reason is when you tell 4 years ago to the general public, sorry you can longer come it's for students only, the general public will not magical come back to Madness.

The junior and senior students only know Marquette Madness for having a concert at the end. No concert tonight.

Last, why is Marquette Madness on Oct 1! This event use to happen in the middle of the month.

It became students only?

Yeah great point about the concert! Nobody's showing up after only seeing it at its peak

Agreed about Oct 1 it's too early for most people to give a damn yet.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 07:31:20 PM
It became students only?

Yeah great point about the concert! Nobody's showing up after only seeing it at its peak

Agreed about Oct 1 it's too early for most people to give a damn yet.
Yep. About four years ago. Madness for students. Open practice for the general public on Saturday morning.

Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 07:32:27 PM
 :-\
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: seakm4 on October 01, 2021, 07:48:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqdaY_oOWs

I pulled it up too soon on mobile and had to close the app and reopen it to get it to work.  I appreciate the link though.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 07:52:23 PM
Coach just said, practice for STH and students at Fiserv Forum on October 14th.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: StillWarriors on October 01, 2021, 08:00:51 PM
Holy cow, the upper section is empty.

Without football, Marquette Madness is really the only opportunity to show enthusiasm from the fan base to the recruits. This turnout could have an adverse effect. Ouch. Tough sell to counter the great atmosphere at a football game with the "basketball is everything at MU" argument with that crowd. Going to take some time to rebuild enthusiasm and momentum after the lean Wojo years.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 01, 2021, 08:09:43 PM
I would guess that the crowd for Homecoming was disappointing as well.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 08:37:55 PM
If the marketing goals were to pump up the new coach, sell packs and singles, energize the student body, and sell recruits, this was a Fail.

Otherwise, I am reminded of Bob Fukiet. I am left to wonder what MU was thinking?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: panda on October 01, 2021, 08:41:22 PM
If the marketing goals were to pump up the new coach, sell packs and singles, energize the student body, and sell recruits, this was a Fail.

Otherwise, I am reminded of Bob Fukiet. I am left to wonder what MU was thinking?

Hire Wojo
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 08:51:07 PM
Hire Wojo
He is still on contract.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NCMUFan on October 01, 2021, 08:52:16 PM
Bottom line, win games to create public interest.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: panda on October 01, 2021, 08:52:48 PM
He is still on contract.

No he’s not.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 09:00:59 PM
No he’s not.

Wojo is four months into a three year remaining contract. Being paid for fly fishing and hiking. MU made this move to be better than that. Tonight was Piano Man quality. The 2nd ND AD in a row is now  on the ticker. And I like Scholl.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: panda on October 01, 2021, 09:07:10 PM
Wojo is four months into a three year remaining contract. Being paid for fly fishing and hiking. MU made this move to be better than that. Tonight was Piano Man quality. The 2nd ND AD in a row is now  on the ticker. And I like Scholl.

The school bought out the remainder of his contract.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Markusquette on October 01, 2021, 09:09:38 PM
I'd be curious to know the budget for tonight's madness vs. years past.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 09:10:29 PM
The school bought out the remainder of his contract.

Which lasts three more years (which is why he is not working or talking to the press). That said, I am talking hyperbole so we agree.

Did you think tonight's Shaka premiere was good?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 01, 2021, 09:13:59 PM


Did you think tonight's Shaka premiere was good?

Much better than Wojo on the mic.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: panda on October 01, 2021, 09:18:47 PM
Which lasts three more years (which is why he is not working or talking to the press). That said, I am talking hyperbole so we agree.

Did you think tonight's Shaka premiere was good?

Buying out a contract means the contract ceases to exist. He’s not coaching anywhere now because he’s not a desirable candidate.

Shaka’s premiere is on 11/9 at Fiserv. I don’t care about tonight.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: blue and gold on October 01, 2021, 09:20:35 PM
Which lasts three more years (which is why he is not working or talking to the press). That said, I am talking hyperbole so we agree.

Did you think tonight's Shaka premiere was good?

Wouldn't Shaka's premier be considered the first regular season game which is on November 9th?

Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 01, 2021, 09:29:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqdaY_oOWs

Says this video no longer available. Anyone have an active link to a replay?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 01, 2021, 09:39:42 PM
Buying out a contract means the contract ceases to exist. He’s not coaching anywhere now because he’s not a desirable candidate.

Shaka’s premiere is on 11/9 at Fiserv. I don’t care about tonight.


I'm sure there is offset language in the buy out too, so he doesn't have much motivation to work this year.

And yeah, small crowds at Madness is pretty meaningless.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MuggsyB on October 01, 2021, 09:41:22 PM
Much better than Wojo on the mic.

How did we look this evening?  Ty.  I assumed Shaka was more capable with the microphone than Wojo.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Shooter Flatch on October 01, 2021, 09:58:00 PM
If the marketing goals were to pump up the new coach, sell packs and singles, energize the student body, and sell recruits, this was a Fail.

Otherwise, I am reminded of Bob Fukiet. I am left to wonder what MU was thinking?

Just go away
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on October 01, 2021, 09:58:34 PM
Wojo is four months into a three year remaining contract. Being paid for fly fishing and hiking. MU made this move to be better than that. Tonight was Piano Man quality. The 2nd ND AD in a row is now  on the ticker. And I like Scholl.

I caught bits and pieces of it. Shaka was fine. Players seemed to enjoy themselves.

Problem is this event has gotten stale. It's more or less been the same since Crean was here, save the lockout year when the pros came back.

The small crowd is a reminder of the malaise left in Wojo's wake, and the scale of the rebuild in front of Shaka. I hope he's up for it.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 01, 2021, 10:15:13 PM
Just go away

I will be glad "to go away" if you can defend why this was good quality? Please expound?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NolongerWarriors on October 01, 2021, 10:18:47 PM
Since there were no heralded recruits or transfers brought in by Shaka, winning is the only thing that will revive interest in MU basketball.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MU82 on October 01, 2021, 11:11:37 PM
This thread's a little depressing.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 01, 2021, 11:58:22 PM
This thread's a little depressing.

So is posting on scoop after midnight on a friday! Ive still got a solid two minutes
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 02, 2021, 05:52:04 AM
This is why you don't bring in top recruits for an event like this. Frankly, it looks like a mid-major production. 
Compared to the extravaganza put on by Kentucky or Kansas, its embarrassing. I agree its stale, hey?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on October 02, 2021, 06:36:07 AM
Says this video no longer available. Anyone have an active link to a replay?
Seriously don't even bother. Embarrassing, no planning, nothing that gives you a hint about the team, just awful.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 06:39:19 AM
I will be glad "to go away" if you can defend why this was good quality? Please expound?


I don't want you to "go away," but I wouldn't put that much into how SS's first Madness was attended.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: mileskishnish72 on October 02, 2021, 07:09:02 AM
This thread's a little depressing.

True, true.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 02, 2021, 07:29:47 AM
I would be more worried about if student season tickets didn't sellout. Well, they did pretty fast.

As I said, the format of Marquette Madness was changed about 4 or 5 years ago to a students only event. With the main event being a concert after. That is all the junior and seniors know. I do think it was a smart move to bring the general public back. Yet, the damage was already done. They are not magically coming back. STH now have the mind set of a private practice at Fiserv Forum. That takes place October 14th.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mu8891 on October 02, 2021, 07:35:57 AM
Very depressing

At “ big time “ program would not run an event this poorly.  It’s grown stale.  They basically told the general public to go away a few years ago - dumb.  It’s also way too early on 10/1.  Apathy thanks to
Wojo. 

But ... also .... where is MU’s so called marketing department?  I think they do a consistently awful job of marketing the
BBall team.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 07:42:23 AM
You can watch the whole event on MUTV channel on YouTube. Hopefully copy of this link works. 

Other than the upper level of The Al being very sparse, I don’t agree with all the hand wringing over it.  Players seemed to be relaxed and having fun, Shaka is infinitely more interesting and relaxed at an event like this.  Students there seemed into it, Jakubowski does a good job as emcee essentially. Then all the usual trimmings of these events that every school does. 

I get people saying it’s stale, that’s how it feels for me too.  But students and teams still look like they’re having fun at them, atmosphere seems genuinely enthusiastic.  The whole thing looked no different than our previous Madness nights other than upper levels being very light.

Maybe it would have been better attended by the general public were it not for the stupid mask requirement.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqdaY_oOWs
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 07:44:42 AM
Very depressing

At “ big time “ program would not run an event this poorly.  It’s grown stale.  They basically told the general public to go away a few years ago - dumb.  It’s also way too early on 10/1.  Apathy thanks to
Wojo. 

But ... also .... where is MU’s so called marketing department?  I think they do a consistently awful job of marketing the
BBall team.

I don’t think that’s the case. I just don’t think people are all that jazzed about going to watch a bunch of players they don’t know have a dunk contest. Especially on a beautiful Friday evening.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 07:48:37 AM
I don’t think that’s the case. I just don’t think people are all that jazzed about going to watch a bunch of players they don’t know have a dunk contest. Especially on a beautiful Friday evening.

Agree really warm October night for SE WI probably contributed to very light non student attendance.

That and Oct 1 is way too early to do this. 

And throw in masks required for good measure.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2021, 07:51:01 AM
Was anyone from scoop there?  Did any of you want to go, would have gone if it was a week from now or two weeks from now?  Unless the answer is yes, your opinion doesn’t matter
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 02, 2021, 07:55:28 AM
Agree really warm October night for SE WI probably contributed to very light non student attendance.

Warm night?  Scoop has scientifically determined that is GOOD for official visits.  So maybe this is a Scoop push for overal recruiting impact.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 07:59:27 AM
Agree really warm October night for SE WI probably contributed to very light non student attendance.

That and Oct 1 is way too early to do this. 

And throw in masks required for good measure.


Good point on the masks.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 08:05:49 AM
Agree really warm October night for SE WI probably contributed to very light non student attendance.

That and Oct 1 is way too early to do this. 

And throw in masks required for good measure.

In regards to your multiple comments on masks, you're an idiot.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 08:06:47 AM

Good point on the masks.

If people really didn't go because they'd have to wear a mask for a couple of hours, that's pathetic. As is complaining about it.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 08:07:21 AM
The only part I had genuine interest in is how in the world do you pronounce Iterje?! And hearing it is not going to stick for me. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 08:12:10 AM
In regards to your multiple comments on masks, you're an idiot.

Why do you come here? To show us what a hateful person you are if someone holds a position you don’t? That’s all I see when you comment.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: McLintock on October 02, 2021, 08:20:53 AM
Why do you come here? To show us what a hateful person you are if someone holds a position you don’t? That’s all I see when you comment.

Sorry hutch but you are clearly just a pathetic idiot because you disagree with the all knowing all seeing all wise VBMG.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 02, 2021, 08:22:32 AM
Why do you come here? To show us what a hateful person you are if someone holds a position you don’t? That’s all I see when you comment.

Tolerance paradox look it up.

If people really didn't go because they'd have to wear a mask for a couple of hours, that's pathetic. As is complaining about it.

If I was in college I wouldn't want to be there for 3 hours in a mask smelling the shots of cheap vodka and keystone I put down before going to madness.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: We R Final Four on October 02, 2021, 08:35:51 AM

Good point on the masks.
No it’s not a good point on the masks. Students must wear masks indoors in any building on campus. All of them. To believe that this was a deterrent to attending madness is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 08:36:37 AM
Tolerance paradox look it up.

If I was in college I wouldn't want to be there for 3 hours in a mask smelling the shots of cheap vodka and keystone I put down before going to madness.

No one *wants* to wear a mask.  We're all tired of it at this point.  It also doesn't sound like attendance from students was the issue.  The thing is wearing a mask really isn't that difficult and cumbersome, especially if it's related to something you're really into or interested in. 

The impact a mask requirement had last night is very likely immaterial.  And if it did have a big impact, that's just sad. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 08:38:44 AM
Why do you come here? To show us what a hateful person you are if someone holds a position you don’t? That’s all I see when you comment.

Pot meet kettle.  I certainly comment on basketball and recruiting.  I'm also exhausted by the abject stupidity and selfishness far too many people in this country have been displaying for the past 18+ months. 

Did they require proof of vaccination or a negative test last night?  If not, masks should be required.  If they did, I'm sure you would have whined about that. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 08:39:54 AM
Sorry hutch but you are clearly just a pathetic idiot because you disagree with the all knowing all seeing all wise VBMG.

You got the first part right, at least. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: We R Final Four on October 02, 2021, 08:44:05 AM
I love the scoopers who bitch about attendance at MUBB events…..and are the same ones who don’t renew their season tickets, pass on 5 packs, don’t go to any offered events themselves, etc.
If scoopers can go to MUBB events and chose not to (because that is your right!) then STFU.
Bitch and bitch and bitch that you want Wojo gone. Wojo’s gone…..you cancel your tickets….and now complain that ticket sales are down. If scoopers aren’t the first ones supporting this team….then quit your bitching because yes everything regarding MUBB will be less than your collective expectations.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2021, 08:57:15 AM
I love the scoopers who bitch about attendance at MUBB events…..and are the same ones who don’t renew their season tickets, pass on 5 packs, don’t go to any offered events themselves, etc.
If scoopers can go to MUBB events and chose not to (because that is your right!) then STFU.
Bitch and bitch and bitch that you want Wojo gone. Wojo’s gone…..you cancel your tickets….and now complain that ticket sales are down. If scoopers aren’t the first ones supporting this team….then quit your bitching because yes everything regarding MUBB will be less than your collective expectations.

I agree with this analysis
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on October 02, 2021, 09:01:22 AM
You can watch the whole event on MUTV channel on YouTube. Hopefully copy of this link works. 

Other than the upper level of The Al being very sparse, I don’t agree with all the hand wringing over it.  Players seemed to be relaxed and having fun, Shaka is infinitely more interesting and relaxed at an event like this.  Students there seemed into it, Jakubowski does a good job as emcee essentially. Then all the usual trimmings of these events that every school does. 

I get people saying it’s stale, that’s how it feels for me too.  But students and teams still look like they’re having fun at them, atmosphere seems genuinely enthusiastic.  The whole thing looked no different than our previous Madness nights other than upper levels being very light.

Maybe it would have been better attended by the general public were it not for the stupid mask requirement.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqdaY_oOWs
No, the organization of the event, the lack of flow and total randomness made it look like a grade school production. Attendance to me was not the main issue. Seemed like no one was in charge of organizing the event.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on October 02, 2021, 09:01:52 AM
To believe that this was a deterrent to attending madness is ridiculous.

I don't think it's ridiculous. I'll put it this way, if I was lukewarm about attending something, having to wear a mask for 2-3 hours would probably would be enough to make me stay home.

Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Newsdreams on October 02, 2021, 09:03:13 AM

Good point on the masks.
Why? There is a mask mandate on all MU buildings
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: panda on October 02, 2021, 09:06:48 AM
Well looks like MUBB missed their marks on satisfying the ever elusive and important marketing group of men aged 40-60. I’m not sure how they’ll ever bounce back?!
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GOO on October 02, 2021, 09:30:15 AM
I look forward to the video thanks for the links.

A few comments:
Crowd or lack there of, is likely many small factors that others have pointed out. It’s not one or two things, but a whole bunch:

1.  Covid, I never considered going and bringing a small group. I’d expect game attendance to be way down as well for games until the coming wave in the northern USA passes. Who wants to be around screaming and yelling people some of who will be sick. Especially at the buy games. 

2. Timing.  Should be later in October. It kind of snuck up this year and maybe less publicity of the event.  After some more media coverage of the team.

3. How about saying they will limit capacity and space out the crowd and have Covid mitigation measures in place like most events. All I read about is limited seating maybe or maybe not due to Covid. Didn’t really explain anything for us older people who want to avoid getting ill.  Maybe they don’t want us and that is fine. But that is a factor.

4. The event has become a stale. How about the outdoor event before like i think they had in the past. How about they Shut down the street in front of the Al and have food and bands and make it a fall party event.

5.  Friday’s are bad for most people.  Especially anyone that doesn’t live close.  How about Saturday.  Do I want to rush and drive into the city after work just for this event?  Not really.

6.  This event has always been long and disjointed. Dare I say boring. The MC from the one minute of video I saw was in jeans and a t-shirt. Seemed like he got pulled out of the audience at the last minute.  Hopefully that wasn’t the look for the night.  If it was, make an effort if this is supposed to be an event, please. Some marketing oversight is needed.

7.  Needs to be tightly run and the actual event kept short. It has been long and boring in the past. Not worth making a big effort to get into the city on a Friday night after work especially given Covid. The scales with Covid simply say avoid this event, not worth it  a Saturday and make an afternoon and evening of it and maybe the scales tip towards going.

8. Having students only for a time hurts attendance by non-students, I’m sure. But the event just needs to be better. Hire someone to run it, look what the game experience became when MU/Crean hired out the music etc.  give them the power to recreate this event.

I’m not a marketing guy so you all know better than I.  It I think it is a lot of smaller things that add up.  It the event itself has pretty much been lame for a long time.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: bilsu on October 02, 2021, 09:32:22 AM
Buying out a contract means the contract ceases to exist. He’s not coaching anywhere now because he’s not a desirable candidate.

Shaka’s premiere is on 11/9 at Fiserv. I don’t care about tonight.
Crean did not coach for the first year after he was fired from Indiana. I am not sure, but I thought he was prohibited from taking a new job for one year. I could see the same thing for Wojo.

Wojo did have an overall winning record at a power 6 school and ran a clean program. The only way he does not get a head coaching job is if he does not want to coach again.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GOO on October 02, 2021, 09:34:09 AM
Why? There is a mask mandate on all MU buildings
Heck, mask requirement. If I knew that would have made me more likely to go not less likely. Not that I would have gone, but more likely. Should have advertised that a bit more.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: bilsu on October 02, 2021, 09:36:11 AM
This is why you don't bring in top recruits for an event like this. Frankly, it looks like a mid-major production. 
Compared to the extravaganza put on by Kentucky or Kansas, its embarrassing. I agree its stale, hey?
I 100% agree with this. I never thought it was a good idea. Bring a potential recruit to this and have him go to another school's football game the next week and I guarantee you we look boring.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2021, 09:44:37 AM
I 100% agree with this. I never thought it was a good idea. Bring a potential recruit to this and have him go to another school's football game the next week and I guarantee you we look boring.

Kentucky and Kansas also pay
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 09:45:47 AM
Crean did not coach for the first year after he was fired from Indiana. I am not sure, but I thought he was prohibited from taking a new job for one year. I could see the same thing for Wojo.

Wojo did have an overall winning record at a power 6 school and ran a clean program. The only way he does not get a head coaching job is if he does not want to coach again.

Crean and Wojo are not remotely comparable situations based on their coaching records.

Wojo showed himself completely incompetent and lost leading a high major program.  Hopefully he milks his golden parachute for all it’s worth.  Except for his long association with Coach K, he has zero to sell a school on. Unless some AD feels warm and fuzzy about late season collapses and getting to the tournament and being rolled each time.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2021, 09:49:56 AM
I hope to live another 50 years and come back to Scoop and see if people are still talking about ex-coaches in every thread
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 02, 2021, 09:53:53 AM
Crean and Wojo are not remotely comparable situations based on their coaching records.

Wojo showed himself completely incompetent and lost leading a high major program.  Hopefully he milks his golden parachute for all it’s worth.  Except for his long association with Coach K, he has zero to sell a school on. Unless some AD feels warm and fuzzy about late season collapses and getting to the tournament and being rolled each time.

Coaches with worse records than Wojo have gotten continuously hired. Remember there's always places like Depaul. If you're an AD at a place struggling (Depaul) you'd take a serious look at him as an option. He's put guys in the NBA, multiple all conference players, 5/7 decent years. He won't get hired by a current contender like when we hired him but he won't be lacking for offers either.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: HutchwasClutch on October 02, 2021, 09:57:41 AM
Coaches with worse records than Wojo have gotten continuously hired. Remember there's always places like Depaul. If you're an AD at a place struggling (Depaul) you'd take a serious look at him as an option. He's put guys in the NBA, multiple all conference players, 5/7 decent years. He won't get hired by a current contender like when we hired him but he won't be lacking for offers either.

Yeah, I don’t disagree that probably  he’ll eventually get another shot somewhere. Too many D1 programs who probably would welcome sizzle of hiring a long time Dukie. 

And end result for that school will be the same as ours. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 10:04:16 AM
No it’s not a good point on the masks. Students must wear masks indoors in any building on campus. All of them. To believe that this was a deterrent to attending madness is ridiculous.


I work at a college and see firsthand how students are going to find something else to do rather than sit with a mask on for three hours.

And the general public?  Not a chance.  Attendance by the public is way down at events with our campus mask mandate in place.

It clearly matters.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 02, 2021, 10:37:26 AM
Crean sucks
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on October 02, 2021, 11:16:51 AM
I work at a college and see firsthand how students are going to find something else to do rather than sit with a mask on for three hours.

And the general public?  Not a chance.  Attendance by the public is way down at events with our campus mask mandate in place.

It clearly matters.

 ::)
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 11:24:43 AM
::)

Sorry what?  I have stated exactly why I think the mandate depresses attendance. I am hardly saying that it shouldn’t be in place or anything, but you don’t seem to understand how non-hardcore fans are just going to find something else to do.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: jfp61 on October 02, 2021, 11:43:14 AM
Sorry what?  I have stated exactly why I think the mandate depresses attendance. I am hardly saying that it shouldn’t be in place or anything, but you don’t seem to understand how non-hardcore fans are just going to find something else to do.

I don't think it will effect actual games however, but events like this it will have an impact on attendance. 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 11:49:50 AM
I don't think it will effect actual games however, but events like this it will have an impact on attendance. 

Agree.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2021, 12:42:55 PM
It isn't the mask mandate that suppresses attendance at most indoor events. It's the global pandemic that has already killed more Americans than the current population of Milwaukee.

Attendance was going to be down regardless of the mask policy.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 12:43:49 PM
It isn't the mask mandate that suppresses attendance at most indoor events. It's the global pandemic that has already killed more Americans than the current population of Milwaukee.

It’s both.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2021, 12:45:44 PM
It’s both.


The pandemic is by far the biggest factor.

Given the existence of the pandemic, some people will stay away is you require masks. Others will stay away if you don't. Which you choose is a drop in the bucket compared to the pandemic itself. Maybe even a wash.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: The Sultan of Semantics on October 02, 2021, 12:47:29 PM

The pandemic is by far the biggest factor.

Given the existence of the pandemic, some people will stay away is you require masks. Others will stay away if you don't. Which you choose is a drop in the bucket compared to the pandemic itself. Maybe even a wash.


I have no idea really. And neither do you. But you are likely more right than not.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2021, 12:48:03 PM
Crean did not coach for the first year after he was fired from Indiana. I am not sure, but I thought he was prohibited from taking a new job for one year. I could see the same thing for Wojo.

Wojo did have an overall winning record at a power 6 school and ran a clean program. The only way he does not get a head coaching job is if he does not want to coach again.

Financially, Wojo never has to work another day in his life. For the past 20 years or more he has been putting in 80+ hour weeks. I can't blame him for literally "spending more time with his family" and taking his time to decide what to do next.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: pbiflyer on October 02, 2021, 01:03:19 PM
Financially, Wojo never has to work another day in his life. For the past 20 years or more he has been putting in 80+ hour weeks. I can't blame him for literally "spending more time with his family" and taking his time to decide what to do next.

Spoken like a true slacker who’s probably chose a cruise because they had a brewery on board. Your BK manager is still trying to reach you about your old job.

Seriously though, it does look like Wojo truly is enjoying his time off and taking advantage of it. Good for him.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: dgies9156 on October 02, 2021, 01:30:07 PM
Financially, Wojo never has to work another day in his life. For the past 20 years or more he has been putting in 80+ hour weeks. I can't blame him for literally "spending more time with his family" and taking his time to decide what to do next.

Sister Chick:

Wojo will get another chance. Count on it.

If the stories surrounding his termination are believed, he'll learn from his Marquette mistakes. He'll have his version of Hank Raymonds or Jerry Wainwright. My fear is if he continues his recruiting prowess and gets a solid bench coach, he'll be national champion somewhere.

Enjoy your cruise. We're headed for Italy Monday!
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 02, 2021, 01:34:05 PM
Sister Chick:

Wojo will get another chance. Count on it.

If the stories surrounding his termination are believed, he'll learn from his Marquette mistakes. He'll have his version of Hank Raymonds or Jerry Wainwright. My fear is if he continues his recruiting prowess and gets a solid bench coach, he'll be national champion somewhere.


Enjoy your cruise. We're headed for Italy Monday!

I think you massively overestimate Steve.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: 🏀 on October 02, 2021, 01:40:31 PM
For the past 20 years or more he has been putting in 80+ hour weeks.

Time at NSCC is included as work for Wojo?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 02, 2021, 03:24:01 PM

Spoken like a true slacker who’s probably chose a cruise because they had a brewery on board. Your BK manager is still trying to reach you about your old job.



Nah, it was the all-you-can-eat Red Delicious apples that got chick on board.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: warriorchick on October 02, 2021, 03:38:13 PM
Spoken like a true slacker who’s probably chose a cruise because they had a brewery on board.

The brewery was nice, but the crazy cheap price for the cruise was even nicer.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: pbiflyer on October 02, 2021, 03:46:12 PM
The brewery was nice, but the crazy cheap price for the cruise was even nicer.

The infinity pool looked nice!
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 02, 2021, 03:56:04 PM
I can't blame him for literally…taking his time to decide what to do next.

I blamed him when he did it on the sidelines or in the locker room at halftime.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Viper on October 02, 2021, 04:19:43 PM
In regards to your multiple comments on masks, you're an idiot.
brave behind that keyboard, bra. Be nice.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NolongerWarriors on October 02, 2021, 10:01:01 PM
It isn't the mask mandate that suppresses attendance at most indoor events. It's the global pandemic that has already killed more Americans than the current population of Milwaukee.

Attendance was going to be down regardless of the mask policy.

And the mask policy exacerbates the problem.

It's had a huge impact on alumni memberships at the rec center and plex, too.  People started to join again when masks were no longer mandatory and when they put the hammer down, those same people wanted refunds
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MU82 on October 03, 2021, 11:15:39 AM
I love the scoopers who bitch about attendance at MUBB events…..and are the same ones who don’t renew their season tickets, pass on 5 packs, don’t go to any offered events themselves, etc.
If scoopers can go to MUBB events and chose not to (because that is your right!) then STFU.
Bitch and bitch and bitch that you want Wojo gone. Wojo’s gone…..you cancel your tickets….and now complain that ticket sales are down. If scoopers aren’t the first ones supporting this team….then quit your bitching because yes everything regarding MUBB will be less than your collective expectations.

Perfectly stated.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: cheese ball chaser on October 03, 2021, 09:21:21 PM
Anyone have any Intel on when single game tickets are going on sale?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 03, 2021, 09:30:15 PM
Anyone have any Intel on when single game tickets are going on sale?
Weeks away. Mini plans are not even out yet.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on October 04, 2021, 10:55:16 AM
I don't think Fiserv will have masks since it isn't on campus.

No requirement per the Bucks release today. But if you're in the first four rows you need proof of vax/negative test and will be masked.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 04, 2021, 12:03:13 PM
No requirement per the Bucks release today. But if you're in the first four rows you need proof of vax/negative test and will be masked.

I'm in the 4th row for MU.  If MU follows the Bucks' masking policy I'm going to request to have my season tickets moved back a row so I won't have to wear masks all season.  That's BS.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: cheebs09 on October 04, 2021, 12:12:11 PM
No requirement per the Bucks release today. But if you're in the first four rows you need proof of vax/negative test and will be masked.

That’s an interesting one. Is the thought to keep the players safer due to the ramifications of a player testing positive?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: NolongerWarriors on October 04, 2021, 12:25:12 PM
I'm in the 4th row for MU.  If MU follows the Bucks' masking policy I'm going to request to have my season tickets moved back a row so I won't have to wear masks all season.  That's BS.

An acquaintance has courtside seats and doesn't have a problem with the vax requirement but won't wear a mask, so he's contacting MU to see what they're going to do and will move back like you if there is a mandate.

What happens if there are no prime seats left to give in cases like this?

 
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2021, 12:37:33 PM
Don't those first rows have concierge service?  That may be more of the reason with the close contact with the service staff.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on October 04, 2021, 01:04:22 PM
Don't those first rows have concierge service?  That may be more of the reason with the close contact with the service staff.

After reading more, it sounds like this is the NBA's policy for all arenas.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: 🏀 on October 04, 2021, 01:23:49 PM
Don't those first rows have concierge service?  That may be more of the reason with the close contact with the service staff.

This is correct.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: brewcity77 on October 04, 2021, 01:25:32 PM
Interesting. I'm technically in row 2, but don't think there's any concierge service in my section and I'm pretty sure there are a few folding chair rows ahead of me.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: 🏀 on October 04, 2021, 01:45:21 PM
Interesting. I'm technically in row 2, but don't think there's any concierge service in my section and I'm pretty sure there are a few folding chair rows ahead of me.

For the Bucks, which is stupid because everything is free in the BMO Club.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 04, 2021, 01:46:01 PM
That’s an interesting one. Is the thought to keep the players safer due to the ramifications of a player testing positive?

The bigwigs are okay with the plebians getting sick as long as they aren't sitting where they sit.

#praytealnotneeded
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUfan12 on October 04, 2021, 01:55:01 PM
Interesting. I'm technically in row 2, but don't think there's any concierge service in my section and I'm pretty sure there are a few folding chair rows ahead of me.

Rows AAA, BBB, CCC, and DDD, so I think you'd be fine.

Don't know if MU will adopt this policy or not. Semi related... anyone know what time the open practice at Fiserv next week will be at?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 04, 2021, 02:03:55 PM
The bigwigs are okay with the plebians getting sick as long as they aren't sitting where they sit.

#praytealnotneeded

The Elites will need to burqa up or go get their own beers.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 04, 2021, 02:17:22 PM
Interesting. I'm technically in row 2, but don't think there's any concierge service in my section and I'm pretty sure there are a few folding chair rows ahead of me.

Brew77, what's your personal feeling?  If you, in Row 2, are forced to wear a mask but the row behind you isn't, are you OK with that?
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 04, 2021, 02:35:52 PM
The rule that came out is from the NBA, not Fiserv Forum. MU haven't received any directive.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 04, 2021, 02:47:09 PM
The rule that came out is from the NBA, not Fiserv Forum. MU haven't received any directive.

OK that's cool.  Mr. Nielsen, if you have any input with MU's decision-makers, please pass along my concerns that this would not be acceptable.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MU82 on October 04, 2021, 04:28:05 PM
If anybody sitting in the first 4 rows wants to give me and Mrs. 82 their tickets for any game that takes place when we're visiting our family in the Midwest, we will be happy to accept your gift.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: brewcity77 on October 04, 2021, 06:26:56 PM
Brew77, what's your personal feeling?  If you, in Row 2, are forced to wear a mask but the row behind you isn't, are you OK with that?

I'm already used to being places where I'm masked and few others are. Ultimately, they'll make decisions based off safety and as long as those are thought out, I'm good with it.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: Herman Cain on October 04, 2021, 09:23:49 PM
I was recently at an event on an Indian Reservation and per orders from The Chief we had to mask up.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: BrewCity83 on October 05, 2021, 12:05:49 PM
I was recently at an event on an Indian Reservation and per orders from The Chief we had to mask up.

So Marquette's gonna send Willie Wampum around to enforce the masking rule in the first four rows?  That should go over well.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: cheebs09 on October 05, 2021, 12:35:43 PM
So Marquette's gonna send Willie Wampum around to enforce the masking rule in the first four rows?  That should go over well.

Wear a Mask and we might consider going back to Warriors might get the whole stadium masked up.
Title: Re: Oct. 1st Marquette Madness- Open to the public
Post by: MUDPT on October 05, 2021, 12:49:12 PM
UW tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9, looks like lots available today.