OU v MU 11/28

[TallTitan34]

A significant portion of Marquette's alumni base is from the Chicago area, myself included.  I think neutral court Chicago games against high-major teams are a really nice reward for the many loyal fans in that area. 

So is it about the best fan experience or the best fan experience for you personally? 

Same.  As someone who comes up from Illinois for each home game, I find these enjoyable. 

[Scoop Snoop]

Same.  As someone who comes up from Illinois for each home game, I find these enjoyable. 

I get that. If I had stayed in Chicago, I would really look forward to games in town.

Now....WHEN is Marquette going to schedule a game with UVA in C'ville? 

My wife and I usually go to DC for the Georgetown game which has been a Marquette W for a number of years. We went to the Maryland game last year and have been to NYC for the BET three times. Milwaukee's winters are no fun, but I'm jealous of Scoopers who can go to so many games.

[panda]

A significant portion of Marquette's alumni base is from the Chicago area, myself included.  I think neutral court Chicago games against high-major teams are a really nice reward for the many loyal fans in that area. 

So is it about the best fan experience or the best fan experience for you personally? 

It's a two hour and 15 drive at most from Chicago to Milwaukee. I understand IU/OU may not have wanted a home home.

One game every few years in Chicago is nice but let's not act like it's a massive trek to get to games in Milwaukee from Chicago. A home atmosphere for a big game is far better than what we saw with indiana and what will probably be a quiet arena on Fri.

[Jamo]

A significant portion of Marquette's alumni base is from the Chicago area, myself included.  I think neutral court Chicago games against high-major teams are a really nice reward for the many loyal fans in that area. 

So is it about the best fan experience or the best fan experience for you personally? 

That statement and question is quite the contradiction!

[wadesworld]

It's a two hour and 15 drive at most from Chicago to Milwaukee. I understand IU/OU may not have wanted a home home.

One game every few years in Chicago is nice but let's not act like it's a massive trek to get to games in Milwaukee from Chicago. A home atmosphere for a big game is far better than what we saw with indiana and what will probably be a quiet arena on Fri.

But we aren't giving up home games to play in Chicago neutral site games. They're taking place of something like a Maui or Fort Meyers tournament.

Seriously, there are legitimate gripes about the product Shaka is putting on the court this year. But when every single thing the program does gets complained about, it gets a little old. The scheduling has been great. I'd expect it to continue being great. Crean, Buzz, and Wojo scheduled weak. Shaka has had zero problem going out and playing a challenging non conference schedule. In part because the BE wasn't what it was.

[panda]

But we aren't giving up home games to play in Chicago neutral site games. They're taking place of something like a Maui or Fort Meyers tournament.

Seriously, there are legitimate gripes about the product Shaka is putting on the court this year. But when every single thing the program does gets complained about, it gets a little old. The scheduling has been great. I'd expect it to continue being great. Shaka and Buzz scheduled weak. Shaka has had zero problem going out and playing a challenging non conference schedule.

All fair points

[Vander Blue Man Group]

It's a two hour and 15 drive at most from Chicago to Milwaukee. I understand IU/OU may not have wanted a home home.

One game every few years in Chicago is nice but let's not act like it's a massive trek to get to games in Milwaukee from Chicago. A home atmosphere for a big game is far better than what we saw with indiana and what will probably be a quiet arena on Fri.

Impressive how much you're missing the point.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

That statement and question is quite the contradiction!

Care to elaborate?