Hangin at the Al

[tower912]

1.  A change of pace for the students.  They had the place rocking.
2.  Felt like an extended jazz jam where all the different musicians have opportunities for solos.
3.   Kicking cupcake butt is always fun.
4.  Yes, there were slow moments.  And?  There was never any doubt.
5. I know what JB is going to say.  I don't care.  Make free throws.
6.   Would have liked Keeyan to get more run. 
7.   On the other hand, Gold had a nice night.
8.  I hope Wrightsil can go against Purdue.

[wadesworld]

That was some fun basketball. Nice to see Joplin, Gold, and Sean Jones play with some confidence. Need Kam Jones to get going.

Now the fun begins. Let's see what we've got next week.

[muwarrior69]

Maybe we should play all our home games at the AL.

[tower912]

And keep the sweater vests away.   

[Dr. Blackheart]

And keep the sweater vests away.

Let's drop down to D3!

[5DollarPitcher]

One of the most entertaining games in recent memory. Students crushed it. Team crushed it. Shaka with the right decision at every turn. Let's build on this. The team has talent and more importantly (in college) they have CULTURE and play TOGETHER. Something we have not been treated to for a LONG time.

Any feasibility to turning The Al into our own Paulie Pavilion (i.e. 3 home games per year)?

[brewcity77]

One of the most entertaining games in recent memory. Students crushed it. Team crushed it. Shaka with the right decision at every turn. Let's build on this. The team has talent and more importantly (in college) they have CULTURE and play TOGETHER. Something we have not been treated to for a LONG time.

Any feasibility to turning The Al into our own Paulie Pavilion (i.e. 3 home games per year)?

They wouldn't do that. Too much revenue lost. I could maybe see them doing it once a year for a guarantee game like tonight, but MU puts a lot of stock in attendance and this won't help it.

[5DollarPitcher]

They wouldn't do that. Too much revenue lost. I could maybe see them doing it once a year for a guarantee game like tonight, but MU puts a lot of stock in attendance and this won't help it.

Maybe once W**o's buy-out dries up there will be some extra headroom for a few games at The Al.  Could really benefit the program.

[We R Final Four]

Confused on #8.....even if he can go, hes not getting much run.

[5DollarPitcher]

One of the most entertaining games in recent memory. Students crushed it. Team crushed it. Shaka with the right decision at every turn. Let's build on this. The team has talent and more importantly (in college) they have CULTURE and play TOGETHER. Something we have not been treated to for a LONG time.

Any feasibility to turning The Al into our own Paulie Pavilion (i.e. 3 home games per year)?

Finneran Pavilion**

[PointWarrior]

Excited by this team - won't be bottom three in BE. Wont be top 3.  3-4 very good players, 3-4 good players, 3 freshman.   

No "great" players that are needed to take over or carry the team.

Now the next two years - look out (provided no major exodus).

[NCMUFan]

Cameras were much tighter than usual games.
Took a little while to get used to.
Glad no one was injured.
Get ready for Purdue.
Road game and a much much better team.

[CountryRoads]

One of the most entertaining games in recent memory. Students crushed it. Team crushed it. Shaka with the right decision at every turn. Let's build on this. The team has talent and more importantly (in college) they have CULTURE and play TOGETHER. Something we have not been treated to for a LONG time.

Any feasibility to turning The Al into our own Paulie Pavilion (i.e. 3 home games per year)?

Wish the buy games were at the Al. Those December cupcakes can be brutal, though they only have 1 this year. Crean and Buzz years there were like 5 or 6.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Wish the buy games were at the Al. Those December cupcakes can be brutal, though they only have 1 this year. Crean and Buzz years there were like 5 or 6.

3700 people per game.  That doesn't seem practical.

[5DollarPitcher]

Wish the buy games were at the Al. Those December cupcakes can be brutal, though they only have 1 this year. Crean and Buzz years there were like 5 or 6.

I would be careful about just blindly assigning all buy games to The Al.  You have to make it "special".  Otherwise, rather than last night's atmosphere, you'll have an empty Al and be at risk of a scrimmage atmosphere.

[#UnleashSean]

Wish the buy games were at the Al. Those December cupcakes can be brutal, though they only have 1 this year. Crean and Buzz years there were like 5 or 6.

More conference and inter major conference play now then before.

[CountryRoads]

I would be careful about just blindly assigning all buy games to The Al.  You have to make it "special".  Otherwise, rather than last night's atmosphere, you'll have an empty Al and be at risk of a scrimmage atmosphere.

Agreed, but I think if they made one of the games student only then it would retain its novelty. The season tickets holders would also be more inclined to go to those cupcakes for the other games. Just look at the NIT. Not really worth talking about though as it's not going to happen. Fiserv is a fantastic venue and MU is lucky to play there.

[Goose]

5dollar

Spot on. It has to be a special event and done when it makes sense. It was great tonight and time to go to the Fiserv. Hopefully some young fans had a blast and head East for the remaining games. Tonight is how you build excitement.

[T.V. Diener 34]

5dollar

Spot on. It has to be a special event and done when it makes sense. It was great tonight and time to go to the Fiserv. Hopefully some young fans had a blast and head East for the remaining games. Tonight is how you build excitement.

Spot on

[TallTitan34]

They wouldn't do that. Too much revenue lost. I could maybe see them doing it once a year for a guarantee game like tonight, but MU puts a lot of stock in attendance and this won't help it.

If they do one game a year at the Al and keep the season ticket price the same, aren't they bringing in the same money and spending less by using the Fiserv for one fewer game?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

What's the deal with Wrightsil?

[GoldenEagles03]

Joplin with a fun postgame interview.

Jop on Chase Ross: "that boy fast as S**t."

Jop's favorite dunk of the night: "Ben's (dunk), fellow wing, we have a real tight relationship, and he put his A** in the rim."

https://youtu.be/3NwwTJWddJc

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

What's the deal with Wrightsil?

Knee soreness, officially day to day

[GoldenEagles03]

Knee soreness, officially day to day

Expected to play Tuesday and back at practice this weekend per Shaka.

[MU82]

That game was a blast to watch. It was especially fun seeing our youngest players show so well. Lots of energy and enthusiasm from the whole team all night, and a great crowd.