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?

[panda]

Impressive how much you're missing the point.

Wades did a great job respectfully breaking down what I missed. You're trying to start an argument.

Be more like wades and less like you.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Wades did a great job respectfully breaking down what I missed. You're trying to start an argument.

Be more like wades and less like you.

I'm not trying to start an argument. I'd strongly recommend you take your own advice, however.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

[panda]

I'm not trying to start an argument. I'd strongly recommend you take your own advice, however.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

I hope you burn your turkey

[PointWarrior]

Is brew's kid pissed they are playing in Chicago?

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? 

[21Jumpstreet]

Family of four will be there then at the Hawks game at night. Hopefully it's a good sports day. Peaceful Thanksgiving all, squeeze someone you love, and, well, maybe even someone you don't.

[Newsdreams]

Family of four will be there then at the Hawks game at night. Hopefully it's a good sports day. Peaceful Thanksgiving all, squeeze someone you love, and, well, maybe even someone you don't.

Peaceful Thanksgiving sounds woke.

[rocky_warrior]

Peaceful Thanksgiving sounds woke.

It's the feeling other teams have when they face Marquette's defense. 

Gobble gobble, y'all.

[brewcity77]

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? 

Best fan experience. If we play one neutral site in Chicago, fine. Two? At the cost of a worse home non-con slate and no other destination game(s) for fans? That's lazy.

[Scoop Snoop]

It's the feeling other teams have when they face Marquette's defense. 

Gobble gobble, y'all.

Ouch!

[wadesworld]

Best fan experience. If we play one neutral site in Chicago, fine. Two? At the cost of a worse home non-con slate and no other destination game(s) for fans? That's lazy.

It's not at the cost of a worse non-con slate. It's not lazy, it's college athletics.

UCONN plays 2 neutral court non-con games in NYC and one in Boston. I'm sure you'll spin this into "UCONN has fans all over NYC!" Or "NYC is a destination city!" It's no different than MU. So apparently UCONN's basketball program is clueless and lazy.

Gonzaga is playing Kentucky in Nashville, UCLA in Seattle, and Oregon in Portland. Guess those are more of destination cities than Chicago. Or Gonzaga is lazy, only cares about the dollar, and doesn't care about their fanbase.

Alabama is playing Illinois in Chicago and Arizona in Birmingham.

Illinois plays Alabama in Chicago, UCONN in NYC, Tennessee in Nashville, and Mizzou in St. Louis.

Arizona plays Florida in Las Vegas and Alabama in Birmingham.

Wisconsin plays BYU in Salt Lake City and Villanova in Milwaukee.

BYU plays Villanova in Las Vegas, Wisconsin in Salt Lake City, Cal Baptist in Salt Lake City, Clemson in NYC, and UCONN in Boston.

Literally none of the teams I looked at have less than 2 neutral site, one off games. The whole college basketball world is lazy and running their fans away from their support!

[21Jumpstreet]

Peaceful Thanksgiving sounds woke.

Takes all kinds. Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!