UCalum08
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Really? Thanks for contributing your thoughtful thoughts. NOT.
future of the "classic"
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And who do you think has the money and the power in this relationship? Not even close. No way this game moves from US Bank unless UC says so.
You too!
The game belongs on campus. I'm sorry it appears my coach and school is afraid of that. College basketball belongs on campuses
By the way this may be my favorite post of the year. You attack me because you disagree with me. And you used "thoughtful thoughts" and "not". Nicely done.
JumpinJack5
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Ralph and BearcatMick, is that you?
UCalum08
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Typical eggs fan, can dish it but can't take it. If that is your idea of an attack you must be 40 years old and still sucking on your mom's teet!! You soft.
That was harsh.
Is there anyone else here that thinks this series belongs on campus?
Please change your screen name. You are embarrassing my alma mater.
bearcat jeff
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I like this game on a neutral site. I know some disagree but I like the split attendance and it removes nastiness from the students. It was really ugly at Cintas the last two seasons.
UCalum08
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I agree, its beyond nasty. You have 9,000 hypocritical Catholics who know they are inferior. With their insecurities exposed they are scared to play at us bank. They have cheated for at least 8 years and they are crying to back home. Their worst fears came true last night and saw who they really are.
Keep it at USBank. The people complaining that it's not on campus are being short sighted about it. I think it actually attracts casual fans being downtown and on top of that, if you have both sides represented fairly well, it makes for a fun atmosphere. It looked damn nice on television also.
That was harsh.
Is there anyone else here that thinks this series belongs on campus?
I was not for this idea until I attended the game. I thought it was good for the city. The only drawback I had was the city not preparing properly for the "end of the game" Too many lights not set up for the additional traffic. I have gotten home from a Bengals or Reds game much quicker than last night.
UCalum08
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Nice post, short and to the point! There are lots of reasons but this is a biggie. Change
s a good thing. I think one school is afraid of change while we embrace it
If it is the City's game it should be played downtown in the city. More of the city's residents can attend the game downtown, 16,000 at US Bank, 13,000 at 5/3rd Arena, only 10,000 at Cintas.
Why does Xavier want to keep 6,000 city residents from attending the game? What is Xavier afraid of?
Why does Xavier want to keep 6,000 city residents from attending the game? What is Xavier afraid of?
bearcatrunner
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Wow I agree with Ralph. I also like to think about what are we trying to do with our games during the season. At UC our goal is to do well in the NCAA tournament. Playing the game at US bank gives us that sort of atmosphere. Honestly I would have loved it if we played Xavier two days later another solid opponent to emulate NCAA play.
I don;t think it looked that good on TV. Looked and sounded like a far more stale environment.
If it has to be played at US Bank to keep playing the game, then do so. I just don't see why. I think it is a complete overreaction.
I wonder, how many of you would rather watch UC-UL at Paul Brown?
A whole lot of people would rather watch UC vs UofL at PBS. The seating is better at PBS, you can get to the concession stand and back to your seat without missing an entire quarter, the bathrooms at PBS are nice, you do not have to find a port-o-let, the concorses at PBS are wide so traffic jams are avoided.
A big reason to keep "The Classic" at US Bank is UC fans that want to go can go every year. UC only got 250 tickets when the game was played at Cintas. At US Bank UC gets 8,000 tickets every year.
How come you do not want UC fans to be able to go to the game every year?
TBH, The 2011-2012 season, I did watch UC vs UL at PBS. The game day experience at Nippert is vastly overrated. When it's packed, getting up and moving about is a royal pain in the ass. There's barely any room for tailgating, not enough restrooms and honestly, as much as we enjoy a home field advantage at Nippert, I'd rather go to PBS, especially if it's a packed house.
I second, third, and fourth this.
The Oklahoma game experience in 2010 and the Ohio State game experience in 2002 were totally awesome at PBS.
UCalum08
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I am going to print this off and save it! I agree with Ralph!!