pathetic attendance tonight

[GGGG]

posting "getting what they deserve" implies a level of caring.  conversely, not posting would imply not caring one bit.

Dude, WTF is your issue?  You took my reply to PRN out of context and implied that I was ranting like an old man.

Learn to read and this wouldn't be a problem.

[79Warrior]

Yep.  If FS1 continues showing 6pm/8pm double headers, we will be at 8pm more often than not.

I noticed that the Tuesday doubleheader was 5:30/7:30. Maybe Wednesday should be the same.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

In years past(Amigos, Butler, Crowder era), I almost looked forward to the no-names on the nonconference schedule. Watching a Marquette game against a directional school or alphabet soup school was like watching an action movie; the plot was predictable, but at least once, something would happen that would make you go "HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING I CANT BELIEVE I JUST SAW THAT HAPPEN."

I haven't felt that way about the nonconference schedule for a couple years now. Fear replaces predictability.

[Daniel]

I drove up from Cicago from game. Home 12:15am. 
Simple formula for attendance: play tough, win, get ranked and people will come.  Be irrelevant (with most wins against cupcakes) and people get frustrated. 

I questioned whether to go or not. Glad I did though.  But frustrating to watch the second half and us getting out scored by 12.  Whew

[warriorchick]

I drove up from Cicago from game. Home 12:15am. 
Simple formula for attendance: play tough, win, get ranked and people will come.  Be irrelevant (with most wins against cupcakes) and people get frustrated. 

I questioned whether to go or not. Glad I did though.  But frustrating to watch the second half and us getting out scored by 12.  Whew

How soon did the sweater vests start bailing? What pisses me off is when we are either way ahead or way behind at halftime and the lower bowl starts clearing out.

[Marquette_g]

I was there, but about half-way through my first beer I wondered why. 

The pre-game wings and beer were about the only reason I attended. It was boring, and given that this is supposed to be entertaining, I could have found a better way to allocate those funds (more wings and beer).

It has been said many times, but the university certainly seemed to take their fan base for granted with this schedule.  I won't be surprised however when next year's is the same and I still dutifully shell out money for bad basketball.

[keefe]

How soon did the sweater vests start bailing? What pisses me off is when we are either way ahead or way behind at halftime and the lower bowl starts clearing out.

Well, one could argue that they at least drove to the game?

[keefe]

What?  I don't buy tickets so I don't care one bit.

Hmmm....someone needs an emergency blow job, stat

[Spotcheck Billy]

How soon did the sweater vests start bailing? What pisses me off is when we are either way ahead or way behind at halftime and the lower bowl starts clearing out.

none in our row even returned from halftime except the Mrs. and myself 

[WarriorPride68]

Official attendance: 11,756


Did half eat their tix? Thats wild. Looks good on paper though 

[jsheim]

First game I have missed when I was within driving distance.

Just didn't think Stetson was worth getting home at midnight. Would've gone if it was a 7:00 start.

+1

[Hubert Davis]

I don't really get what all the fuss is about...Marquette has been lousy the last few years, including this year, and they played Stetson on a Wednesday night. A large portion of the fans make the trip up from Chicago, including myself, but didn't last night due to multiple factors. Bad team, bad opponent, Wednesday night= no thanks. I will always support the program but the longer they continue to be a mediocre team more and more Chicago and other fans who make a lengthy drive simply will not make the trip. Winning = better attendance. That simply.

Therefore, JUST WIN BABY.

Go Warriors.

[Herman Cain]

  this would have been a good time to schedule UWM or UWGB.  not saying either are cupcakes.  both would have drawn a little better and maybe even provide for a little more competition even though stetson made the game a little more competitive than they should have-thank you JJ

and i know this has been discussed many times here (UWM/UWGB) just saying though.  i also realize this was probably a game scheduled a few years ago, but still...perfect time for a local cupcake

I have contended for a long time that we need UWM,UWGB and Loyola of Chicago as permanent fixtures on our non conference roster. Schedule them when kids are out of school or rare situations like this.

[MerrittsMustache]

I'm a STH and didn't go. My reasons?

None of my "season ticket buddies" were going, it was too late a tip to take the kids and I'd rather watch at home than drive downtown to sit by myself in the BC. I can't remember the last time I've voluntarily skipped a home game.

[naginiF]

Dude, WTF is your issue?  You took my reply to PRN out of context and implied that I was ranting like an old man.

Learn to read and this wouldn't be a problem.

WHOA!  The concepts of the schedule's RPI is destroying our brand, Wojo is destroying our brand, the administration is incompetent and is destroying our brand or some combination of the three are destroying our brand have been beaten to death.  I'm pointing out there may be some logic behind what's going on.  It's causing short term pain but (hopefully) long term improvements.

Hmmm....someone needs an emergency blow job, stat

Seems like sage advice.  If you are writing prescriptions send one my way too.

[bradley center bat]

Yep.  If FS1 continues showing 6pm/8pm double headers, we will be at 8pm more often than not.

There has been about seven dates this year, in which FS1 has done 5:30/7:30 DH.

[bradley center bat]

  this would have been a good time to schedule UWM or UWGB.  not saying either are cupcakes.  both would have drawn a little better and maybe even provide for a little more competition even though stetson made the game a little more competitive than they should have-thank you JJ

and i know this has been discussed many times here (UWM/UWGB) just saying though.  i also realize this was probably a game scheduled a few years ago, but still...perfect time for a local cupcake

Your not saying they are cupcakes, but then you did. Anyways, UWM & UWGB would/could beat Marquette.

[Nukem2]

  this would have been a good time to schedule UWM or UWGB.  not saying either are cupcakes.  both would have drawn a little better and maybe even provide for a little more competition even though stetson made the game a little more competitive than they should have-thank you JJ

and i know this has been discussed many times here (UWM/UWGB) just saying though. i also realize this was probably a game scheduled a few years ago, but still...perfect time for a local cupcake

Actually, it was a late fill in game.  As for the rest of the NC games, I would like to see teams from the Horizon, MAC and Summit (other than UWGB / UWM).

[WarriorPride68]

Anyways, UWM & UWGB would/could beat Marquette.

I've heard this mentioned a few times here. Just curious, why are we afraid to lose to them?

Marquette dropped 8 spots in RPI (117 to 125) after beating Stetson last night. Something has to change

[🏀]

UWM & UWGB are not cupcakes, everyone shut up.

[MerrittsMustache]

I've heard this mentioned a few times here. Just curious, why are we afraid to lose to them?

- MU is not a state school. It doesn't have the connection with the UW-someplace schools like the Badgers do.

- It's a no-win situation for Marquette. If MU wins, so what? They beat up on a no-name school and didn't do much to boost their RPI. If MU loses, it's an embarrassing loss to a small school.

- Big-time programs don't want to play games against teams in the 100-199 RPI range because it does nothing for them, but increase their chances of getting beat. They either want to match-up against a top 100 team or a 200+ team. That way, you either get a "quality win"/"non-bad loss" or you eat a cupcake.

MU has gotten into the sub-300 range this season and I'm not a fan of that, but MU is not alone in avoiding the RPI 100s.

[GGGG]

Why are we back to debating the RPI of Marquette's schedule?  Are we under the impression that this team still might get an NCAA bid?

[g0lden3agle]

Why are we back to debating the RPI of Marquette's schedule?  Are we under the impression that this team still might get an NCAA bid?

I'm under the impression that it might be time for some scoopers to cool off until Saturday.

[WarriorPride68]

- MU is not a state school. It doesn't have the connection with the UW-someplace schools like the Badgers do.

- It's a no-win situation for Marquette. If MU wins, so what? They beat up on a no-name school and didn't do much to boost their RPI. If MU loses, it's an embarrassing loss to a small school.

- Big-time programs don't want to play games against teams in the 100-199 RPI range because it does nothing for them, but increase their chances of getting beat. They either want to match-up against a top 100 team or a 200+ team. That way, you either get a "quality win"/"non-bad loss" or you eat a cupcake.

MU has gotten into the sub-300 range this season and I'm not a fan of that, but MU is not alone in avoiding the RPI 100s.

Very well said. Appreciate it MM

[Litehouse]

- Big-time programs don't want to play games against teams in the 100-199 RPI range because it does nothing for them, but increase their chances of getting beat. They either want to match-up against a top 100 team or a 200+ team. That way, you either get a "quality win"/"non-bad loss" or you eat a cupcake.

MU has gotten into the sub-300 range this season and I'm not a fan of that, but MU is not alone in avoiding the RPI 100s.

???
This year probably isn't the best example, but I think MU would love to schedule teams in the 100-199 range.  The problem is teams like that want a return game.  MU makes around $400,000-$500,000 per home game, so giving up a home game to play on the road is extremely costly for MU.  If a team in the 100-199 range wants to play a buy-game at the BC, then MU probably love to have them.