New arena info

[brewcity77]

Looks like we are one of three programs that play full-time in a NBA arena, along with Georgetown and Memphis.

Aside from the Big East teams (and the aforementioned Memphis), LIU-Brooklyn and Cleveland State are the only other teams that have a NBA arena as a part time home. Other programs, like Cal and Georgia Tech, previously were NBA arena tenants, but are no longer.

[Johnny B]

I cant even fathom having to play in the al..thats crazy talk. and also what a mega down grade to have to play at the dump panther place.

[billymac3]

for what its worth MU sent season ticket info for next year already and in the packet they say that it will be the last year in the BMO BC as they will move the following year to the "new downtown arena".....

[martyconlonontherun]

I was concerned about the Bucks holding all of the cards in the negotiations.  Our only leverage is to negotiate with UWM for dates at the Mecca or say we'll play at the Al for 2 years and build an on campus arena... Not a good negotiating position for MU... But that's life. 

As far as where else we'd play...I'm going with the "crickets" answer. It'd be tough to get into the Arena, and the Al would seem inadequate. I suspect it will get done and won't end up being an issue.

I don't think it will be a problem and we will end up in the new arena.

That said, we share dates with the admirals, concerts, and bucks current. At the arena, you replace the Bucks with the UWM (25 less home games). We would be the number 1 tenant at that location revenue-wise and I would think we would be able to throw our weight around and alternate between Saturday day and night games.

The new stadium is the obvious choice and will be amazing, but the arena does have some appeal as a "small" 11k arena that doesn't have a bad seat. I could imagine that place could get crazy for big games. Though the pride hit of playing in panther arena would be too much.

[brewcity77]

We don't share dates with the Admirals anymore. They're across the street.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Considering Marquette isn't contributing anything to the construction, I'm going to agree with this. We will be the secondary tenant, and it does fill 20 dates for them, but it's not impossible to fill that without our presence. There are 30 NBA teams, how many share a venue with a college team, 3? Other than us, Georgetown, and St. John's, are there any others?

Nova.

Nova only plays a few games a year there. Same with SJU. I think us and GTWN are the only two who play every game in an NBA arena.

I would love a set up like Nova's. Play most games at a snake pit of a campus gym but play the really big sell outs at an NBA arena. You can sell recruits on both the raucous home court atmosphere and access to NBA facilities. Probably a pipe dream, but I think it would be ideal.

[brewcity77]

Nova only plays a few games a year there. Same with SJU. I think us and GTWN are the only two who play every game in an NBA arena.

Memphis plays all their games at the FedEx Forum.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Memphis plays all their games at the FedEx Forum.

Well there you go. Three teams who do it and none of us have won a championship since the 80s.

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

We will be in the new arena... details being worked on as we speak

[mu_hilltopper]

I'd think they'd want to .. muddy the waters.  Start yearning for nostalgia and dusting off that old Mecca floor .. hell, maybe even split the games like St. Johns ..  play cupcakes at the Mecca for a fraction of the BC2 rent, schedule weekend games at new stadium.

Not that anyone wants that .. but it'd be better to have options when it comes to new leasing negotiations. 

The Bucks aren't building a new stadium to reduce beer waiting times.  They're doing it for one reason: To take more money away from attendees.

.. And dropping $75 for two tickets to an MU game versus Southwest Typewriter College is already too high.

[Herman Cain]

We want to be in the new arena all the time. Lots of cachet.

[TrevorCandelino]

They are already building the MU locker room and have the finishes on order. 

Both new MU and Bucks locker rooms are supposed to be amazing.

[warriorchick]

Yeah.  This is what happens when someone makes an offhand comment and everyone goes nuts.

Thanks, SaveOD.

[TheGym]

Getting back to the new arena, the video really makes it sound like the arena is going to be outstanding.  I like the fact that it is more like a baseball stadium where you can see the court from the concourse.  Very excite to see the finished product.

[T-Bone]

It is too bad Marc is not around for a lot reasons. Still miss him big time and cannot believe gone almost two years.

Agree. 
But, is the Bradley Center Board immediately moving over as the new arena board? 

[4everwarriors]

Get y'all shock absorbers outta mothballs, get a heart exam, and get ready for a rockin' roller coaster ride, ai na?

[muwarrior69]

...but there are schools that play in NHL arenas. Seton Hall comes to mind and of course PC shares with an AHL team.

[SaveOD238]

Yeah.  This is what happens when someone makes an offhand comment and everyone goes nuts.

Thanks, SaveOD.

You're welcome.

I was just picking up on how the local media never calls it "the new home of the Bucks AND Marquette."  Then again, local sports media pretends we don't exist anyways (I'm looking at you, 105.7 The Fan)

[warriorchick]

I noticed that all of the bars they show in the mock-up have Miller logos.

A clue, perhaps, to the name sponsor? 

[Goose]

4 ever

Sounds like roller coaster, indeed. You never know what is going to happen these days.

[Mr. Nielsen]

I cant even fathom having to play in the al..thats crazy talk. and also what a mega down grade to have to play at the dump panther place.

Not a dump, but yes, MU can't be playing there.

[4th and State]

Having green seats everywhere would be a disaster.  Really hope it is a different color.

[bradley center bat]

Having green seats everywhere would be a disaster.  Really hope it is a different color.

Why is that? Bucks main color is green.

[GGGG]

Having green seats everywhere would be a disaster.  Really hope it is a different color.

A disaster? 

[4everwarriors]

Ain't no dunn deel. Gotta tink outside da box. Strap it on 'cuz wee be headin' uptown. That is all, hey?