2018-19 basketball enhancements

[mahtoo]

Agree that should be the No. 1 goal of players and coaches. Taking that aside, the enhancements they have announced will probably be liked by most folks who attend games at the Dome. As I am not a beer drinker it is not a big deal to me but I hope those of you that are enjoy the new arrangement.

According to the press release, the new hospitality areas are for fans seated courtside in rows 1-4 and for those at the $2500 RCAF level. Is that not accurate?

[Cajunsmike]

But Mike, you know as well as I do, it is NOT the coaches' number one priority. We both know it for a fact. It's a big reason why I am where I am with basketball.

It is the coaches No. 1 priority and I KNOW that is a fact. Speaking of that, I am going to give very little opinion on basketball this year and provide facts when I think it is appropriate to share.

[ManAboutTown]

$1 any beer at the dome would seriously convince me to buy season tickets. I don't have a problem, just couldn't pass that deal up.

Ya know, I used to say the same thing about gambling..

Until my sister's wedding day and I'm in the lobby, disheveled, yelling at two simultaneous WNBA games, already 2-0 on a 4 leg parlay, with a mortgage payment on the line.

Life comes at you fast.

[ManAboutTown]

It is the coaches No. 1 priority and I KNOW that is a fact. Speaking of that, I am going to give very little opinion on basketball this year and provide facts when I think it is appropriate to share.

I will not name names, and I will not put myself at the scene, but at least one coach on the staff believes it is better to win a regular season title and play in the NIT than to make the dance. From the horses' mouth, jack.

[BeauCajun]

According to the press release, the new hospitality areas are for fans seated courtside in rows 1-4 and for those at the $2500 RCAF level. Is that not accurate?

That is correct. Not much enhancements for the majority of fans. At least, none that have been announced yet.

[mahtoo]

That is correct. Not much enhancements for the majority of fans. At least, none that have been announced yet.

Won't help me. LOL

[Cajunsmike]

I will not name names, and I will not put myself at the scene, but at least one coach on the staff believes it is better to win a regular season title and play in the NIT than to make the dance. From the horses' mouth, jack.

That view is because it shows a more consistent performance than getting lucky 3 days in mid -March. Many posters on here think that way as well. Coach Marlin does not think that way however. Unfortunately the current system in college basketball where it is easy to make the tournament if you are in a major conference and almost impossible to gain an at large as a mid-major is a huge factor in support dropping in all of college basketball. Sadly, the powers that be don't recognize this. While I don't agree that basketball is dying as you do, there is no doubt that it has major issues. Nationally, basketball still gets more recognition than baseball despite this. Main reason baseball is more popular here is because we can truly compete for an at large.

[ManAboutTown]

That view is because it shows a more consistent performance than getting lucky 3 days in mid -March. Many posters on here think that way as well. Coach Marlin does not think that way however. Unfortunately the current system in college basketball where it is easy to make the tournament if you are in a major conference and almost impossible to gain an at large as a mid-major is a huge factor in support dropping in all of college basketball. Sadly, the powers that be don't recognize this. While I don't agree that basketball is dying as you do, there is no doubt that it has major issues. Nationally, basketball still gets more recognition than baseball despite this. Main reason baseball is more popular here is because we can truly compete for an at large.

The biggest monetary benefit of NCAA basketball is making the dance. Several posters have said they support basketball because they realize it is our 2nd best opportunity to make money and publicity for our school. Making the NCAA tournament is the only thing we should be talking about. For goodness sake, how the hell can your team slogan be "mission march" but winning a regular season title and NIT is better?

You ever notice that no one talks about winning 27 games last year? What people remember is losing to a hapless team on senior night and not making the dance. That's what people talk about. Obviously we'd all like to win throughout the season, but the ONLY mission should be "getting lucky for 3 days". Those lucky three days gets you PAID and PUBLICIZED.

[Cajunsmike]

The biggest monetary benefit of NCAA basketball is making the dance. Several posters have said they support basketball because they realize it is our 2nd best opportunity to make money and publicity for our school. Making the NCAA tournament is the only thing we should be talking about. For goodness sake, how the hell can your team slogan be "mission march" but winning a regular season title and NIT is better?

You ever notice that no one talks about winning 27 games last year? What people remember is losing to a hapless team on senior night and not making the dance. That's what people talk about. Obviously we'd all like to win throughout the season, but the ONLY mission should be "getting lucky for 3 days". Those lucky three days gets you PAID and PUBLICIZED.

Agree completely. Conference officials do too and that is why they are taking steps to give advantages to the top 2 seeds in the conference tournament. From that perspective, it does add a little importance to the regular conference season due to the aforementioned advantage. I have heard that basketball season tickets are ahead of last year at this time. The strong regular season probably is playing a part in that.

[VObserver]

I dont think that a great regular season is "better" than going to the dance, but it is the best way to improve both your chances of getting there and your chances of winning a game or two when you do.

Last year we had a great record, but not a great regular season. We beat a bunch of nobodies, and lost to every somebody we played.

[CajunRebel]

According to the press release, the new hospitality areas are for fans seated courtside in rows 1-4 and for those at the $2500 RCAF level. Is that not accurate?

Yep. After the discussion we just had about not pricing out our own fans, it is very clear that the athletic department is not having the same converstion we are.

New for 2018: The Bayou Bar people enjoyed, except now there’s a $2,500 cover to get in. The athletic department is so freakin’ out of touch on this one it makes my head hurt.

It would be cheaper to get premium seats for a Pels game.

[ManAboutTown]

Yep. After the discussion we just had about not pricing out our own fans, it is very clear that the athletic department is not having the same converstion we are.

New for 2018: The Bayou Bar people enjoyed, except now there’s a $2,500 cover to get in. The athletic department is so freakin’ out of touch on this one it makes my head hurt.

I’ve never seen guys do the homework and research before making a decision like this regime. I can assure you, something is telling them there is a market for this. One thing they are not, is ‘out of touch.’