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Date Posted: 11:05:20 04/10/03 Thu
Author: NU Hoop Fan
Subject: Re: Nothing like a know-it-all
In reply to: BearcatFan 's message, "Nothing like a know-it-all" on 10:15:19 04/10/03 Thu

The gentleman I spoke with at the 2002 AE Tournament had on a Binghamton sweater, told me he worked in Sports Information. You think that I'd question the guy? I know what he said and what I saw.

There were more Binghamton people swimming around the Hospitality Suite than any of the other schools, combined. They were asking questions of ANYONE there who looked like they were with a league school about facilities, etc. I know for a fact a couple of Bing U administrators even cornered the Arena manager about facilities, etc. If we want to talk fact... Hey, they wanted to show they were interested, i don't blame them at all for it, but as Dane96 indicated, and I concur, it's obvious the Binghamton folks have eyed the League Tournament since Day 1 - and have made no secrets about it.

The offer they made to host the tournament, from what I've heard, is something that no other school could match. He, if they want to buy it, go right ahead.

I don't know what the other league presidents feel about Monasch, today. But I know that in 2001 and last fall, there was some discontent in the ranks with the way the CAA-4 departure was handed.

If we want a good tournament, how can having it in a place like Binghamton be good for the league? If all Bing U fans are saying is that they'll draw 2,500 per sesson, that's gonna look AWFUL on TV in a 6,000 seat building. If we want a good tournament, we have it at higher seeded teams the whole way, that way the league maximizes its revenue potential, and gets fans interested. The league can still get the TV time and get the games on TV, just not from one location. Personally I'd rather see an NU-Maine first round game in Orono in front of 3,500 people than at WBA with 1,500-2,000 people. That's the league image I'd want.

The revenue stream would be greater, or equal than a one site location.

Students aren't going to Binghamton for the tournament. That's a fact. UVM's alumni travels well, as does Maine's, but you can't guarantee they're going to travel that distance.

Ask the coaches what they want. I know 2 schools want at least the first round on campus.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Nothing like a know-it-all -- animal, 16:05:43 04/10/03 Thu

>Ask the coaches what they want. I know 2 schools want
>at least the first round on campus.

NU Hoop Fan, I always thought the best way would be to have the first/second rounds (if we go back to 10 teams) on campus at higher seeds, then host the "Final Four" at the highest-remaining seed. That way, earning the top seed is rewarded, and some fans that wouldn't drive to anywhere other than their home gym would go. For instance, this year's first round would have probably had this for attendance:

BU-UNH: 1,000
UVM-Albany: 1,800-2,000
Hartford-Stony Brook: 1,200
Maine-Northeastern: 1,500

This way, the league gets increased revenue, and Monasch still gets his "event". Of course, this makes too much sense to ever happen.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Nothing like a know-it-all -- NU Hoop Fan, 20:23:23 04/10/03 Thu

Makes too much sense not to work. I like it a lot. Of course, this means it will never work.

Monasch wants a planned event. He's made it clear that's what he wants, and despite the approaches we may propose, it's not going to happen.

I've talked to some coaches who like this approach as it gives a team more to play for..all playoff games at home, if you're in the top 3, to say.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Nothing like a know-it-all -- BearcatFan, 23:08:33 04/10/03 Thu

Gee that interesting, I spoke with one administer today who said the bids aren't due until next week and Binghamton is still working on their's...Hmmmm! So how could anyone know what their bids is.... Fact

>The offer they made to host the tournament, from what
>I've heard, is something that no other school could
>match. He, if they want to buy it, go right ahead.
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