Marquette Madness Cancelled

[brewcity77]

Safe to say this is a response to the Madness response. This wasn't on the calendar this morning. Someone scrambled to get this done.

And while something is better than nothing, I'd like to see an athletic department that is proactive rather than reactive. When asked by MU Wire if Madness was cancelled, the proper response would've been to delay and say "no, we're trying the inaugural Morning Madness! It will be open to the public and showcase both programs while giving fans the basketball experience with a more fan friendly schedule."

[Shooter McGavin]

This is probably a better idea than madness

Yep.  Gives the diehards and the students most interested a better ideas of how the team is shaping up.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Would people be pissed off?  I mean, they choose not to go to those games anyway.

The Bucks are the group that benefits.

Yes. I think people would get pissed if they paid the same for less product.

And yes the Bucks benefit. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.

[Jay Bee]

Yep.  Gives the diehards and the students most interested a better ideas of how the team is shaping up.

…and our opponents! If we lose any of our first 10 games, it’s on the admin and those putting this on the sked!!

[Shooter McGavin]

…and our opponents! If we lose any of our first 10 games, it’s on the admin and those putting this on the sked!!

Ha! 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Someone please find out if any kids (MUTV, wire, etc) or others will be broadcasting the scrimmage. I will try to wake up to watch live if so, but no promises

I think you answered your own question.

9:30 in the got damn morning? Yeah, we can be hella outraged!!!

[DoctorV]

Not a bad idea. I already had my job lined up ( in New Jersey) so I opted for the University to mail me my diploma. Nothing more boring in my opinion is sitting there listening to some politician/celebrity giving a commencement speech, throwing your cap in the air and everyone self congratulating each other for an outcome that should be expected after putting in all the work; and they don't even hand you your diploma at the commencement. I got more satisfaction receiving my first paycheck.

My parents were disappointed though and for that I do have some regrets.

Quite the take.
Graduation ceremonies are long and drawn out, but there’s something to be said about celebrating any of life’s accomplishments.
If nothing else, it’s cathartic to close one cycle of life and open another.

Sure the outcome is expected, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be celebrated.

Life is short, celebrate every chance you get.

Now let’s celebrate this new open scrimmage!

[ATL MU Warrior]

Quite the take.
Graduation ceremonies are long and drawn out, but there’s something to be said about celebrating any of life’s accomplishments.
If nothing else, it’s cathartic to close one cycle of life and open another.

Sure the outcome is expected, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be celebrated.

Life is short, celebrate every chance you get.

Now let’s celebrate this new open scrimmage!

You have a different idea of “celebrating” than I do.

[wadesworld]

So make two season ticket packages. A large majority of sweater vests would be thrilled to pay less and not have tickets to the buy games, given that the FF is empty for those games anyway.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

So make two season ticket packages. A large majority of sweater vests would be thrilled to pay less and not have tickets to the buy games, given that the FF is empty for those games anyway.

Or just keep playing at the FF.

[brewcity77]

So make two season ticket packages. A large majority of sweater vests would be thrilled to pay less and not have tickets to the buy games, given that the FF is empty for those games anyway.

Double down on telling me you don't know how season ticket packages work without telling me you don't know how season ticket packages work.

[Newsdreams]

Block party.

Yes

[Hards Alumni]

So make two season ticket packages. A large majority of sweater vests would be thrilled to pay less and not have tickets to the buy games, given that the FF is empty for those games anyway.

Hang er up on this one, wade.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Quite the take.
Graduation ceremonies are long and drawn out, but there’s something to be said about celebrating any of life’s accomplishments.
If nothing else, it’s cathartic to close one cycle of life and open another.

Sure the outcome is expected, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be celebrated.

Life is short, celebrate every chance you get.

Now let’s celebrate this new open scrimmage!

My father held a grudge against Marquette until the day he died because when he graduated mid-term he still had to pay for gown etc. despite not attending the ceremony months later. Silly? Of course, but he still wouldn't attend any games with us 50 years later.

[Jay Bee]

My father held a grudge against Marquette until the day he died because when he graduated mid-term he still had to pay for gown etc. despite not attending the ceremony months later. Silly? Of course, but he still wouldn't attend any games with us 50 years later.

Midterm vs. mid-term

[Mu8891]

I agree with 77 and scoop …

The MU “ marketing “ of hoops is nothing short of awful.  It’s almost non existent, and what little they do seems completely ineffective

They apparently don’t understand that in this market even teams that are FAR more successful ( Bucks and Brewers ) do Tons of promotions ..

Bobble heads
T shirt giveaways
Ticket sales ( lower prices) for some games etc etc

And … it’s a farce to say they have
“ sold out “ student tickets.  There might be one or two games where even
2,500 show up, and for most games it’s prob less than 1,000

[🏀]

And … it’s a farce to say they have
“ sold out “ student tickets.  There might be one or two games where even
2,500 show up, and for most games it’s prob less than 1,000

Can a student buy a ticket today? No.

It's sold out.

[VanderBlueFanClub]

The intersquad scrimmage was always fun.
1st chance to see the new players.
Once that was gone, well, not much left worthwhile to see.

Open practice always does stuff like that.

[TallTitan34]

THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN ON CRAIG PINTENS' WATCH!

[Mu8891]

Retired…

Do the students actually buy tickets ?
Or are they given to them ( for free )
as some sort of package?

And … obviously… the point is that they
Don’t come to the games.

[cheebs09]

Retired…

Do the students actually buy tickets ?
Or are they given to them ( for free )
as some sort of package?

And … obviously… the point is that they
Don’t come to the games.

They buy full season ticket packages.

[JakeBarnes]

Retired…

Do the students actually buy tickets ?
Or are they given to them ( for free )
as some sort of package?

And … obviously… the point is that they
Don’t come to the games.

They buy the tickets
Much fanfare is made of it
Student dance party

[barfolomew]

They buy the tickets
Much fanfare is made of it
Student dance party

LOL - you beat me to it!

[🏀]

Retired…

Do the students actually buy tickets ?
Or are they given to them ( for free )
as some sort of package?

And … obviously… the point is that they
Don’t come to the games.

The point ... is ... you don't have one ( yell at the clouds )

[We R Final Four]

I agree with 77 and scoop …

The MU “ marketing “ of hoops is nothing short of awful.  It’s almost non existent, and what little they do seems completely ineffective

They apparently don’t understand that in this market even teams that are FAR more successful ( Bucks and Brewers ) do Tons of promotions ..

Bobble heads
T shirt giveaways
Ticket sales ( lower prices) for some games etc etc

And … it’s a farce to say they have
“ sold out “ student tickets.  There might be one or two games where even
2,500 show up, and for most games it’s prob less than 1,000

What is a farce?
MU has X number of student tickets for sale.
They all sold…..therefore a sellout.
This doesn’t mean that every student STH will ho to every game.
But guess what? They still sold out their f the alloted student tickets.
Not a farce.