Why are we playing at Fiserv and not the Al?

[MUfan12]

Building a new arena would be almost irresponsible. Even with the increased rent at Fiserv it would not make any sense to build and operate their own facility. The only way that maybe changes in my mind is if the WCD has plans that involve tearing down the MECCA. Then the Admirals/Wave/other events could bring in revenue.

MU was trying to sell that land, so I think they've largely moved on.

[GooooMarquette]

I'd love a ~12,000 seat on-campus arena. We could make it a real pit for visiting teams. But even if the contract with Fiserv is absolutely awful, it would probably take something like another Final Four run (or two) to make it even remotely plausible.

[The Sultan]

This Season:

Villanova - ZERO games at Wells Fargo (NBA arena)

St. Johns - ZERO games at MSG (NBA arena)

Georgetown - ZERO games at Verizon (NBA arena)

Marquette - ALL games at Fiserv (NBA arena)

What is so unique about Marquette's contract that they are forced to bleed money to Fiserv when the Al is a perfectly good alternative? Have people forgotten about the NIT games at the Al recently? Those seemed to work just fine in terms of TV/cameras/facilities.

Another opportunity for Marquette to be fiscally wise that they are throwing away with two hands

You are making assumptions about the contract that may not be correct.

[The Sultan]

The sad part is a lot of posters, like BLM, probably agree with the idea of playing some games in Fiserv, some in the AL, and maybe a gimmick game or two somewhere like the Old Gym or another iconic venue. This was always my point. 

So, in an attempt to make this thread useful again.  What is the problem with doing this?  And what would be the downside of playing ONE GAME OR TWO in the Old Gym, or another iconic venue because this is the only year it is possible?


I understand that everyone ASSUMES costs, but can anyone show that MU is stuck paying Fiserv a ton of money?  I don't think they are.

Rather I think MU is afraid to move games out because they are hoping "at any moment" things will change and they can rush sell tickets to generate some gate receipts.  So they keep playing in a giant empty barn hoping they get the green light to sell tickets soon.

How are you going to televise a game from the Old Gym?  And there's nothing iconic about it. It's a dump that hasn't hosted a game in 60 years. 

[GooooMarquette]

You are making assumptions about the contract that may not be correct.

Yep. Marquette has a history of keeping its financial dealings very close to the vest, so I suspect all we will ever have here is speculation.

[The Sultan]

Yep. Marquette has a history of keeping its financial dealings very close to the vest, so I suspect all we will ever have here is speculation.

My guess is that if it were an easy way to save boatloads of money, it would have been done.

[GooooMarquette]

My guess is that if it were an easy way to save boatloads of money, it would have been done.

Agreed.

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This thread.

[brewcity77]

Great outside-the-box thinking by San Jose State, playing a home conference game at a Fitness Center. Why can't Marquette play their games at the Wisconsin Athletic Club? It would be a great experience for the players to be able to use the hot tub and sauna after a game! Maybe we can get #PlayAtTheWAC trending!

https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/basketball/unique-experience-on-tap-broncos-to-play-san-jose-state-at-fitness-center-in-phoenix/article_9e0c7619-4d11-520e-836a-ed2b1b3c62f6.html

[GooooMarquette]

Great outside-the-box thinking by San Jose State, playing a home conference game at a Fitness Center. Why can't Marquette play their games at the Wisconsin Athletic Club? It would be a great experience for the players to be able to use the hot tub and sauna after a game! Maybe we can get #PlayAtTheWAC trending!

https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/basketball/unique-experience-on-tap-broncos-to-play-san-jose-state-at-fitness-center-in-phoenix/article_9e0c7619-4d11-520e-836a-ed2b1b3c62f6.html

#PlayAtHalfaerRecCenter

[wadesworld]

Shoot.  Put the inflatable dome over Valley Fields, put a court over the turf, and tell everyone Marquette is creating a bubble.  Talk about creative, and you get safety on top of it!  Play the NCAA Tournament in the Valley Fields Bubble.

[TallTitan34]

I actually do think a game at the Old Gym would be pretty cool. I don't see any reason why they couldn't make it compliant for a D1 game.

But it really doesn't make any sense with the obligation to the Fiserv.