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Post by MTS on Mar 25, 2020 15:04:11 GMT -5
Another 14-0 at the TUC is what I'd like to see! I think we have to settle for 13-0 instead as I believe that is where we will stand with the schedule next yr providing we can fill the last few needed home games...........that means we are playing 18 away from Albany of our 31 games....................but that would be terrific if we could somehow get another clean home slate again and bring that streak up to 27............... I don't see why we can't delay one of the road games like Holy Cross or Bucknell. You want 14 home games even it against a D2 opponent.
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Post by gorvy on Mar 26, 2020 20:16:10 GMT -5
Yes, I did. "What we like to see at home next season". That = wishes and expectations. My point is we should never take for granted our attendance. it is astounding given this league. Likely scenario? No, but I’d love to see it. MAAC championship vs Fairfield in ‘10 had almost 11K. A title game vs Iona with Pitino could potentially draw the same. Especially if it’s the last game of the regular season where we’ve had another winning home record and it’s for the regular season title v. Iona & Pitino. Absolutely it could, depending on the record and day of the week.
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Post by saintsfan12 on Mar 27, 2020 13:07:56 GMT -5
Don't know if you'd be surprised about this or not, but LOTS of fans around the country complain about the lack of student support their schools get/don't get at games. Some schools seemingly get big-time student support from what you can see on TV, but when the student population is 30,000/35,000/40,000 plus, it's not surprising that most of those schools seem to have big student sections. So even if 3,000 students from one of those big schools show up, it's still only a small percentage of the overall student population. If that many Siena students showed up for a game, there wouldn't be anybody left on campus, and that's never going to happen. Siena is consistently in the Top 100 schools in attendance every year, which is pretty amazing given the size of the school, and it's not because of how many students show up. Yes, there are many older Saints fans, but I don't why that seems to bother some people on here. Many of us have supported this program for most of our lives, both at home and on the road, and have put our money where our school spirit is. Sorry if that isn't enough for some of you. While I agree with other posters commenting on the 'quiet' crowds at the TUC that's not what I'm referring to here. I'm talking about how there are no 'floor' student sections any longer.
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Post by OneIndian on Mar 27, 2020 17:07:02 GMT -5
When you have 5k in an arena that holds 15.5k you’re not going to get that kind of raucous atmosphere unless you up the body count.
I’ve been in the TU plenty of times when it was rocking but usually those games had higher attendance numbers.
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Post by missatomicbomb8 on Mar 28, 2020 15:09:27 GMT -5
When you have 5k in an arena that holds 15.5k you’re not going to get that kind of raucous atmosphere unless you up the body count. I’ve been in the TU plenty of times when it was rocking but usually those games had higher attendance numbers. I agree , but, that's not gonna happen wo better and more interesting opponents. The TUC has done a nice job with the curtains and making the arena look good at 7k. Again, look around cbb, 7k is amazing for this league, astounding.
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Post by billmurray on Mar 28, 2020 15:22:07 GMT -5
I would like to see a transfer center of the caliber of Burns at the TUC. That and another SG/SF that shoots the three at 40+% and can attack the basket. Or in lieu of the new SG/SF just work on Harris' shooting to get him to 35%+ from three and 70% from the foul line. I would prefer the latter because of all the other pluses to Harris' game.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 16:07:30 GMT -5
I would like to see a transfer center of the caliber of Burns at the TUC. That and another SG/SF that shoots the three at 40+% and can attack the basket. Or in lieu of the new SG/SF just work on Harris' shooting to get him to 35%+ from three and 70% from the foul line. I would prefer the latter because of all the other pluses to Harris' game. I don't care if Harris develops the 3 pt shot. I just want him to become a Manny type. Shoot 65% from the FT line, defend, and grab boards and I'm ok with it. Just do those things well to start with. Harris only grabbed about 4.3 rebs per 30 mins. There's no reason he shouldn't be better. Then just attack the rim and make 65% of his FTs and he becomes a different animal.
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Post by indian82 on Mar 28, 2020 16:24:37 GMT -5
When you have 5k in an arena that holds 15.5k you’re not going to get that kind of raucous atmosphere unless you up the body count. I’ve been in the TU plenty of times when it was rocking but usually those games had higher attendance numbers. Also been there when <6K and it’s been very loud. There’s no problem getting loud when they throw t-shirts.
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Post by knicksaint on Mar 28, 2020 16:46:08 GMT -5
I wonder what amount of revenue is produced by the time out contests.. I like the Half court shot contest and don’t mind the free beer for a year one, but the hula hoops and necklaces and the kids propelling themselves the length of the court, which half the fans can’t see, and others are not very enjoyable. Maybe the cheerleaders actually cheering would be a better idea.
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Post by rizman on Mar 28, 2020 19:14:24 GMT -5
Obviously about the $$, and probably going to get worse with where we are at. Having the students involved is huge. Notomo hit it on the head, let our band play. They are really good. The best band is the Red Foxes, who get to play at every stoppage. We are second and get no ops. Props to our band for what they do!!!
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Post by Papi on Mar 28, 2020 19:30:59 GMT -5
With social distancing, the way we watch sporting events is going to change. It may be a while before sports is played in front of a crowd. Siena may not need to play at the TUC next season.
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Post by MTS on Mar 28, 2020 20:51:10 GMT -5
With social distancing, the way we watch sporting events is going to change. It may be a while before sports is played in front of a crowd. Siena may not need to play at the TUC next season. If this thing is still going on in early November (more than 7 months from now) we’ve got a lot of problems.
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Post by Papi on Mar 29, 2020 7:31:10 GMT -5
With social distancing, the way we watch sporting events is going to change. It may be a while before sports is played in front of a crowd. Siena may not need to play at the TUC next season. If this thing is still going on in early November (more than 7 months from now) we’ve got a lot of problems. Who knows when colleges will reopen? NCAA football may be delayed or even cancelled. If they aren't back by June or July their season will be in jeopardy. Will they back seasons up, it might affect all sports going forward.
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Post by sienafanallyearlong2 on Mar 29, 2020 9:14:45 GMT -5
Would love to see two of NYS's more recognized mid major programs, one from past years who again is appearing to be back on the rise (Siena) and one from more recent years who has gained national recognition for it's recent success in the NCAA Tournament (SUNY Buffalo) that resembled Siena's run back in 2008-2010.
Both teams play similar up tempo style ball. Both have returning teams that are either favorites (Siena) or legitimate contenders (UB) for their conference titles.
Would love to see a home and away series between these two programs starting next year at the TU.
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Post by greengold4ever on Mar 29, 2020 11:29:01 GMT -5
Other than what has already by posted here in this thread,.........IMHO...........what I really want to see is the NCAA First/ Second round back here in March 2021 in Albany..........get it done Ensor-Berber and committee.........
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