AP: Bucks owner says new arena vital ... MU too?

[brewcity77]

What about the valley next to the casino?

If they did that, and I'm sure Poto would be all over it, it would create a great corridor from Poto to Miller Park. That said, it would sap downtown of its biggest draw.

So they're finally doing something right.  Surprised they're not trying to trade for some washed-up journeymen to push for that 8 seed.

I never thought that the Bucks under Kohl would be leading the league in tanking. They seemed to be that team that was the perennial 8-seed or 13th in the lottery. Kohl finally seems to be willing to let the team absolutely suck in hopes that the core they have put together along with a bonafide rookie superstar will be able to grow into a true contender. Maybe, just maybe, a guy like Wiggins or Parker could make the Bucks cool again.

[BCHoopster]

I believe Kohl's only "family" is his nephew Dan and a friend who is extremely close to him who sits by him every game.

If the Bucks don't screw it up with a win-now trade, talent will be really high next. Wiggins, Giannis, Henson and Sanders will be really competitive for years to come.

I do not think Ric Cobb will be the benefactor, maybe some, but not all. He sits next to him every game.  So does an old basketball coach.  I sit 4 or 5 rows behind him.  Both Danny and another nephew David do not live in Wisconsin and have there own lives.  There father has some coin as well.  Neither at this time are headed to Milwaukee to run the team. 

[MU82]

Herb Kohl net worth = upwards of $300 million.

Let's get the taxpayers to give me a ton of money!

I know, I know ... that simply is how the game is played now.

Oh, and Marquette would do just fine either way. Bradley Center works just fine as a college venue. Heck, the Arena would still be fine -- it's big enough to bring in nice revenue, small enough to create a waiting list for tickets.

The biggest hurt for MU if the Bucks left would be the intangibles. It's nice for college players -- and, more importantly, prospective college players -- to have NBAers playing right in their town.

[MUHoopsFan2]

If they did that, and I'm sure Poto would be all over it, it would create a great corridor from Poto to Miller Park. That said, it would sap downtown of its biggest draw.

I never thought that the Bucks under Kohl would be leading the league in tanking. They seemed to be that team that was the perennial 8-seed or 13th in the lottery. Kohl finally seems to be willing to let the team absolutely suck in hopes that the core they have put together along with a bonafide rookie superstar will be able to grow into a true contender. Maybe, just maybe, a guy like Wiggins or Parker could make the Bucks cool again.

You got to be kidding....just wait. He will make that win now move. Just hold on...

[keefe]

I think they mean no wife and kids.

Doesn't Sen Kohl have a traveling companion to whom he would wish to leave his wealth?

[ChuckyChip]

Herb Kohl net worth = upwards of $300 million.

Let's get the taxpayers to give me a ton of money!

Not defending Herb, but the bulk of his net worth is the Bucks.  It's not like he has the Bucks and $300M in cash laying around.  Yes, he/the Bucks should make a financial contribution to a new arena, but the amount he is able to contribute might be overstated.

[martyconlonontherun]

If they did that, and I'm sure Poto would be all over it, it would create a great corridor from Poto to Miller Park. That said, it would sap downtown of its biggest draw.

I never thought that the Bucks under Kohl would be leading the league in tanking. They seemed to be that team that was the perennial 8-seed or 13th in the lottery. Kohl finally seems to be willing to let the team absolutely suck in hopes that the core they have put together along with a bonafide rookie superstar will be able to grow into a true contender. Maybe, just maybe, a guy like Wiggins or Parker could make the Bucks cool again.

You really think kohl wanted to tank? They wouldn't have wasted money on butler, zazA, Delfino, ridnour, and Neal. This was an accidental tank and they wanted to win.

Also rumor had it poto was willing to pay for a good portion of a stadium before there last couple of renovations. Bucks didn't want to leave downtown and the offer is no longer on the table.

[mu03eng]

Herb Kohl net worth = upwards of $300 million.

Let's get the taxpayers to give me a ton of money!

I know, I know ... that simply is how the game is played now.

Oh, and Marquette would do just fine either way. Bradley Center works just fine as a college venue. Heck, the Arena would still be fine -- it's big enough to bring in nice revenue, small enough to create a waiting list for tickets.

The biggest hurt for MU if the Bucks left would be the intangibles. It's nice for college players -- and, more importantly, prospective college players -- to have NBAers playing right in their town.

I think another negative impact would be if the Bucks left, they couldn't serve alcohol at MU games anymore.  I don't think the fact that the Admirals play there would allow for the alcohol exception.  May seem small but I bet it keeps some causal fans away.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

yeah, what are the odds that Herb Kohl nor his team of accounts forgot to tax or estate planning?

It's the same issue that the McCaskey family has with the Bears.  Estate taxes and the transferring of assets is what will the ownership of both teams.  I'm too many years removed from estate planning, so I don't remember all of the details, but there are a number of issues that complicate large transfers in ownership for sports francises.

I'm willing to bet that Herbie's accountants and attorneys have made preparations, but it is considerably more difficult as a single individual with a full ownership stake.

[Shack]

Doesn't Sen Kohl have a traveling companion to whom he would wish to leave his wealth?

I believe it's the team ball boy(s)

[BCHoopster]

I have an novel idea, MU should take a stake in the arena and help pay for it as well, they have been very fortunate over all these years to use the Bradley Center, they can give
50-100M, why not!

[Litehouse]

I think another negative impact would be if the Bucks left, they couldn't serve alcohol at MU games anymore.  I don't think the fact that the Admirals play there would allow for the alcohol exception.  May seem small but I bet it keeps some causal fans away.

Why wouldn't they be able to sell alcohol?  That's up to the conference and individual schools, and the Big East allows it.  Has nothing to do with the Bucks.

[reinko]

Step 1: Keeping Losing
Step 2: Get top pick
Step 3: Get Jabari
Step 4: Build a new frickin' arena

[Spotcheck Billy]

If Silk wants a location downtown bad enough they should invest in the Bucks/new arena and make sure it has room for the club they want. You know any new arena will have restaurants/bars etc. = win-win

[Dawson Rental]

I have an novel idea, MU should take a stake in the arena and help pay for it as well, they have been very fortunate over all these years to use the Bradley Center, they can give
50-100M, why not!

They should be able to get Tom Crean to pledge that much.

[Hards Alumni]

Step 1: Keeping Losing
Step 2: Get top pick
Step 3: Get Jabari
Step 4: Build a new frickin' arena

+1 absolutely.  Wish there was a great PG or SG in that group though.  Milwaukee has an absolutely loaded front court already.

[reinko]

+1 absolutely.  Wish there was a great PG or SG in that group though.  Milwaukee has an absolutely loaded front court already.

If they get the 1-2, you have to Jabari then Wiggins, 3 go with Marcus Smart. 

[Hards Alumni]

If they get the 1-2, you have to Jabari then Wiggins, 3 go with Marcus Smart. 

I agree.  With that lineup they can always trade for a guard.

[brewcity77]

You really think kohl wanted to tank? They wouldn't have wasted money on butler, zazA, Delfino, ridnour, and Neal. This was an accidental tank and they wanted to win.

Also rumor had it poto was willing to pay for a good portion of a stadium before there last couple of renovations. Bucks didn't want to leave downtown and the offer is no longer on the table.

I actually did think they wanted to tank when they traded Jennings and spent their big money on Mayo, who is a fine role-player but hardly the type to lead a team to the playoffs. All the guys you list are role-players and back-ups. The Bucks have a solid young core with Sanders, Henson, and Giannis, but while they have veteran role-players, there aren't any of the more established veteran presences like Jennings, Ellis, Bogut, and Redd either were or developed into that could lead them to the playoffs. I don't think they intended to tank this hard, but I don't think this was a team built for playing more than 82 games.

Young guys and the kind of vets you can trial and see if you want around when you land a star to go along with the young front court.

[CreightonWarrior]

Why wouldn't they be able to sell alcohol?  That's up to the conference and individual schools, and the Big East allows it.  Has nothing to do with the Bucks.

Correct. Alcohol service depends on being on and off campus. The only other tenant at CenturyLink Center Omaha is the University of Nebraska-Omaha hockey team (only for another year or two) and the beer flows here like Niagara Falls.

[GGGG]

Why wouldn't they be able to sell alcohol?  That's up to the conference and individual schools, and the Big East allows it.  Has nothing to do with the Bucks.

Yep.  Even if Marquette had an on campus arena with no other tenant, they could sell alcohol.

I believe Wisconsin *could* sell alcohol if they wanted, but they just choose not to.

[MerrittsMustache]

+1 absolutely.  Wish there was a great PG or SG in that group though.  Milwaukee has an absolutely loaded front court already.

Marcus Smart.

[4everwarriors]

Doesn't Sen Kohl have a traveling companion to whom he would wish to leave his wealth?

You mean a Dairy Queen?

[mu03eng]

Correct. Alcohol service depends on being on and off campus. The only other tenant at CenturyLink Center Omaha is the University of Nebraska-Omaha hockey team (only for another year or two) and the beer flows here like Niagara Falls.

Thanks guys, I always thought the NCAA had a ban on it unless it was sold there as part of a professional team.

[mu03eng]

Yep.  Even if Marquette had an on campus arena with no other tenant, they could sell alcohol.

I believe Wisconsin *could* sell alcohol if they wanted, but they just choose not to.

If MU ever moved on campus, unless the new administration is less crazy I think they would stop alcohol sales.  Pilarz specifically and MU BoT in general has been very anti-alcohol to the schools detriment.  Driving alcohol off campus just drives the students off campus where they can get into much more trouble.