Saw the finals on tv last night, and the sections behind the basket above floor level were utterly empty. Don't know what attendance was, but it look for every game, (even the finals!) the cameras were positioned so as not to show empty seats above the first few rows in any part of the arena. As MidMajority report says, "I got your $50 right here!" Philly ad maybe DC ought to be the places to hold the tournament. Dayton's tough to get to, but at least the local fans packed the place. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Sun March 13, 2005 10:14:35
Author: Ram '91
Subject: Saw the finals on tv last night, and the sections behind the basket above floor level were utterly empty. Don't know what attendance was, but it look for every game, (even the finals!) the cameras were positioned so as not to show empty seats above the first few rows in any part of the arena. As MidMajority report says, "I got your $50 right here!" Philly ad maybe DC ought to be the places to hold the tournament. Dayton's tough to get to, but at least the local fans packed the place.
In reply to: Rambacker 's message, "A-10 Tourney Location" on Sat March 12, 2005 22:59:51

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If Xavier or Dayton made the final the place probably would have been packed. The problem with Ohio is it's remote for other schools in the A-10. The philosophy is to rotate the tournament locations every couple of years, which I think is a problem. The A-10 should consider the Big East model & choose an outstanding location and keep the event there long-term. That way, every year fans know they can plan to attend, book hotels, get show tix, etc. That consistency would pay off in the long run. BE fans know every year where they're going, what they're doing, etc. with their MSG tournament. A friend just spent the weekend in Atlantic City & said he, his wife & kids were amazed at how much more "family-friendly" Atlantic City has become. That might be an ideal central, long-term A-10 Tournament location. With all the shows, restaurants, etc. there it would probably draw better than other locations. Or purely for a basketball venue, I'd go with the Palestra/Philly. (NT) -- Rambacker, Sun March 13, 2005 11:20:10
- I agree. Also and I believe more importantly, it provides consistency for the sports journalists, networks, area businesses, and alumni organizations. The A10 Tournament becomes a big annual tradition that they can reliably plan for years in advance instead of regarding it as a road show. (NT) -- DamnRam, Sun March 13, 2005 11:28:44
  - Good points -it provides consistency and easier planning for all involved. But as far as priorities, the fans always must come first. Without the fans, there is no A-10. Every secondary constituency falls into after the tournament fan base is established. (NT) -- Rambacker, Sun March 13, 2005 11:49:39

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