What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
How many games have you watched from right behind the basket? The only times it's thrilling is when the ball-handler is on either sideline on the far side of the court, which is the only time you have a clear view of what's going on.hawkwing wrote:Students ought to be thrilled to be at the basket where they can actually affect the game. I honestly don't see how they could be upset about having a bigger effect on the game.tmoney35 wrote:Except for the students, that is. They lose.hawkwing wrote:Win-win-winGunk wrote:Students at the basket also have a big effect on selling high-end season tickets. BYU just doubled the number of mid-court season tickets they can sell. Students affecting the game is a nice perk.hawkwing wrote:As was discussed before, it makes sense to put the students in the position where their noise can be an advantage to the team. They have the biggest effect when they are at the basket and not at mid court.
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Being able to actually see the game is much more thrilling than being able to make more noise.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
So which do the students want? To watch the game or make noise to effect the game (free throws, etc.)? Seems to me the students are really upset that they no longer have the best seats in the house for next to nothing.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
I think we've made it clear what we want. Plus, it's not like we weren't making noise where we were sitting before. I've heard plenty of times that the MC compares favorably in noise and atmosphere to other top notch CBB venues. I have my doubts as to how much the added noise/motion behind the basket really effects opposing players free throwsSpiffCoug wrote:So which do the students want? To watch the game or make noise to effect the game (free throws, etc.)? Seems to me the students are really upset that they no longer have the best seats in the house for next to nothing.
And why do people keep making a big deal about students getting prime seating for cheap? Is this not a university? What is a university without the students? Is it so horrible to get a little miffed when I get shafted in the name of the almighty dollar? This isn't some corporation or pro-sports organization. It's a school.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
If you don't think collegiate athletics (specifically football and men's basketball) aren't money-making endeavors like a corporation or pro sports team, then you haven't been paying much attention to the world of collegiate athletics in the last 20 years.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
Doesn't mean I have to like itSpiffCoug wrote:If you don't think collegiate athletics (specifically football and men's basketball) aren't money-making endeavors like a corporation or pro sports team, then you haven't been paying much attention to the world of collegiate athletics in the last 20 years.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
Agree to disagree. The students aren't really getting the shaft. They're still getting great seats for a great price. They'll still be able to make noise and yell and scream. I honestly don't get what all the brouhaha is about.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
I've got to ask again, have you sat right behind the basket and liked it?
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
I have, that's where our season tickets were. I never had a problem with the seats.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
Wish I could have seats again. The only bball game I have gone to since I graduated was the Wooden classic BYU-UCLA.
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Re: What da f... happened to the Marriott Center???
Yes. My enjoyment of the game (football or basketball) is usually independent of where I'm sitting.Yndian wrote:I've got to ask again, have you sat right behind the basket and liked it?
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