Games at the Al

[skianth16]

I was excited for the small setting, being closer to the court, packed into a sellout arena, but I was really disappointed. Maybe it was more because of the lackluster product on the floor, but I just didn't enjoy the environment at all. The bleachers aren't ideal, I really missed the video screens, and they couldnt even scan my digital ticket on my phone. Not a positive experience for me.

Did anyone else feel the same way? Or am I the outlier here?

[Loose Cannon]

I was excited for the small setting, being closer to the court, packed into a sellout arena, but I was really disappointed. Maybe it was more because of the lackluster product on the floor, but I just didn't enjoy the environment at all. The bleachers aren't ideal, I really missed the video screens, and they couldnt even scan my digital ticket on my phone. Not a positive experience for me.

Did anyone else feel the same way? Or am I the outlier here?

Did you pay $10?

[UWW2MU]

They scanned my digital/mobile ticket no problem.     I thought the experience was unique and it was nice to be closer than my regular seats were in the BMO... but no, it wasn't as good an experience.  A lot of experience for the $$ though!

[skianth16]

Did you pay $10?

I did. But I was still disappointed.

[Marcus92]

Fine with it for an NIT game. Great price ($10), fans were into the game (especially the students) and there isn't a bad seat in the house. My view was better than it was at the Bradley Center for my season tickets.

[The Lens]

The thing with the Al is despite being small, it's not a pit.  The seats are spacious and the aisles wide.  So it can be a little cavernous. 

Don't get me wrong, it's a great facility and I love taking the kids there for womens games.  I just think people might expect too much from it for a men's game. 

[Loose Cannon]

I did. But I was still disappointed.

Will you be at the Oregon Game?

[warriorstrack]

Will you be at the Oregon Game?

I will be, cheering on an  MU win!!

[Loose Cannon]

I will be, cheering on an  MU win!!

Yep, Hope the Al is Filled.

[IrwinFletcher]

Does anyone on this site like anything about this program?

Good heavens, complaint after complaint.

[skianth16]

Will you be at the Oregon Game?

TBD. Tonight kind of soured me on the Al game experience. If I was able to get a seat and not bleachers, that would make a big difference.

[warriorstrack]

Does anyone on this site like anything about this program?

Good heavens, complaint after complaint.

I know, right.  8 x letter winner at MU, bleed blue and gold, just can't please everyone, go Marquette, just want to give Oregon it's due, some people just perpetually upset 😡

[GoldenZebra]

There was a game that MU played at the Al as part of the regular season, couple years ago (blanking on the game), due to a schedule conflict with the Bradley Center. That game was real fun. Granted, the team was a little better that game.

[Sir Lawrence]

I had a blast.  Frustrating game, but the venue was waaaaasy better than the last NIT game I attended in Milwaukee. 

[mu_hilltopper]

Curious, was the Al loud?  It sounded somewhat quiet on TV .. even when something awesome happened and you could tell the crowd erupted .. the mics were not picking that up.

[Mr. Nielsen]

The Al seemed loud in person. Games are always louder in person, than what TV picks-up.

[RubyWiscy]

Loved the game at the Al. Very personal. No "bad" seats. Feel much closer to the game as a fan. Excellent energy from the crowd, even with 30 minutes of a frustrating game. And the LaCrosse team was hillarious behind the basket. Lots of fun.

Much better than the Bradley Center where I keep thinking I get a better view on my TV.

[skianth16]

Does anyone on this site like anything about this program?

Good heavens, complaint after complaint.

Big fan of prior years. Real excited about the coming year. Current year? I don't see myself bringing this one up 20 years from now very often.

[skianth16]

Loved the game at the Al. Very personal. No "bad" seats. Feel much closer to the game as a fan. Excellent energy from the crowd, even with 30 minutes of a frustrating game.

Much better than the Bradley Center where I keep thinking I get a better view on my TV.

Apparently the word excellent is highly subjective. It was so bad I left at halftime.

[We R Final Four]

Fine with it for an NIT game. Great price ($10), fans were into the game (especially the students) and there isn't a bad seat in the house. My view was better than it was at the Bradley Center for my season tickets.

+1.  Up close and personal with Bo walking around and mingling and the players and action so close--its great.  Worse seat in the house in a good seat. Howard jawing with his defender was great during the frickin 7 minute tv timeouts.  Loved to see his interaction with the students.  Students were great.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Sounds like a very lilliputian experience.

[RubyWiscy]

Apparently the word excellent is highly subjective. It was so bad I left at halftime.

Foolish decision. You missed the best quarter of the game.

[Its DJOver]

Any one else catch novak's kids dancing in the tunnel next to the band?

[GoldenZebra]

Does anyone on this site like anything about this program?

Good heavens, complaint after complaint.

I love the team, I like everyone of the guys on the team, but I also like a team that wins and plays smart. Its been a mixed bag of winning some great games and not playing smart at all.

[skianth16]

Foolish decision. You missed the best quarter of the game.

And also avoided the fiasco fourth quarter. Plus, I got food and beer. I think I came out ahead. Our third quarter was the best tonight but was barely up to par with how we've played this year.