Why do we continue to schedule these off campus games?
- Thread starter Jack Klompus.sixpack
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For one, we get credit for a “neutral” site game.
In theory, it generates interest and gives people a chance to see a game who might not normally get to. Its Christmas break - not students.
I did not realize that. If that is the cases, that is probably the primary reason we do it.
I was going to go until I saw the prices. Any ticket in the lower bowl was 35, 45, or 55.
The total for a pair of $10 tickets was $42 after all the bullcrap fees. No thanks.
The total for a pair of $10 tickets was $42 after all the bullcrap fees. No thanks.
Very sad attendance tonight. I went to the game in Tupelo, and not much better. Weird that 3-4000 fans can’t show up.
Because Fall semester is over and the students are gone.
Who’s traveling from Jackson (or even Tupelo) to Starkville for a game against Central Michigan??
Who’s traveling from Jackson (or even Tupelo) to Starkville for a game against Central Michigan??
And who gives a shıt about basketball rankings in December?
Neutral site games are the NET cheat code. Play close to home but not at home and get the benefit of winning a pseudo home game that counts as neutral site.
Not even the same people staying in Jackson (or even Tupelo) for a game against Central Michigan evidently smart guy.
You’re welcome? Not random, not accidental. Deliberate.
I’m fine with playing in Tupelo, Southhaven and Biloxi for NET purposes. But we have got to stop this charade in Jackson. Until they can provide a venue that is capable of providing the needs of a SEC basketball production it has to stop. This is embarrassing.
They all are considered neutral sites which helps with NET and quad levels
Thank you for not thowing the race card. We know it was difficult.
I used to think they would get better attendance than Starkville in the OOC, but I’m obviously wrong about that. I really don’t understand it.
But like others have said, better for NET. Not sure on the NIL and why prices are higher. Money grubbers I guess.
Play a game in Jackson on a Tuesday, ***** about the arena. Play a game in Tupelo, ***** about the arena. Play a game in Starkville where all of the empty seats are camera side and no students show up, ***** about it.
What specifically do you want them to do? Pretend Starkville isn't 2 hours from the biggest alumni base and play every non conference game on a Saturday afternoon against Duke or North Carolina?
I guess this touched a nerve in me. If you want a new and better arena in Jackson, write your state representatives to find tax money and fund one, because there is a zero chance the city can figure out how to get one.
What specifically do you want them to do? Pretend Starkville isn't 2 hours from the biggest alumni base and play every non conference game on a Saturday afternoon against Duke or North Carolina?
I guess this touched a nerve in me. If you want a new and better arena in Jackson, write your state representatives to find tax money and fund one, because there is a zero chance the city can figure out how to get one.
I used to go to the Jackson games. Part of it is that they usually get pretty close to holiday travel and the opponent always sucks
It’s not weird at all. Basketball now a days sucks. Every level. Even the NBA is losing popularity. In high school here In Mississippi, in a very short time, girls volleyball packs the stands out way more than basketball.
One day our fans will be able to stand at the Templeton Troughs without lamenting the lengths of the surrounding schlongs.
You have convenient lodging right outside the coliseum. ***
Is that a MS thing? Basketball up north is still very popular.
I don’t watch NBA but I hear the Grizz draw well.
Why are state fans such insufferable whiners?
Tell me you boomers weren’t there without telling me you weren’t there. The tv cameras were on the crowded side. Yall literally ***** about everything. It’s pathetic. I’m glad I went and I’m glad they come to Jackson.
Not sure that playing in front of 2500 people at Mississippi College (3,500) or the Mississippi Coliseum (6,500) is going to improve the optics on TV . Instead of viewers noting the small crowd they will add that MC is a small venue for a SEC team. Have you watched any of the regional basketball invitational tournaments on TV? They have one thing in common, really low attendance, so it's not just a State thing. We got to the arena about 6pm (6:30 tip off) and their were probably about 200 people in the stands. It filled out to 2500 by game time but not what you would want in your capitol city.
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