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Post by aztecnails on Mar 14, 2018 15:43:14 GMT -8
The las vegas review journal published an article as to why overall attendance is dwindling at the yearly tournament. The loss of bywho fans is one factor. Timing with other events (hotel prices) is another. My top guess is the downfall of the Vegas team and drop in their yearly attendance.
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Post by tonatiuh on Mar 14, 2018 15:54:20 GMT -8
The las vegas review journal published an article as to why overall attendance is dwindling at the yearly tournament. The loss of bywho fans is one factor. Timing with other events (hotel prices) is another. My top guess is the downfall of the Vegas team and drop in their yearly attendance. That may be true, but UNLV did have a much better year than the past two, and they should be moving up more next season under Menzies. He is doing a pretty good job, and if he can continue they should grow. |
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Post by mactec on Mar 14, 2018 17:43:00 GMT -8
Because only SDSU and UNM fans show up in any significant numbers. If those teams are down who's gonna pick up the slack? Nevada fans? Boise fans?
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Post by waxxon on Mar 14, 2018 17:56:25 GMT -8
There were a lot of Wyoming fans a few years ago when they beat us in the final. Basically, fans show up when their team is good and don't when they're in the crapper.
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Post by OldSlowWhiteBaller on Mar 14, 2018 18:08:03 GMT -8
Even though we won this year and have won in the past, I'm a fan of rotation for the tournament. Play them on the homecourts of the teams. I know most will be opposed but JMHO!
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Post by aztecbb on Mar 14, 2018 19:29:30 GMT -8
Even though we won this year and have won in the past, I'm a fan of rotation for the tournament. Play them on the homecourts of the teams. I know most will be opposed but JMHO! Oh yeah, book me a flight to Laramie, Ft Collins, Reno, Frezneck, Albecrakie .... |
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Post by omnipotentaztec on Mar 14, 2018 19:35:48 GMT -8
Obviously, tournament should be moved to San Diego.
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Post by goaztecs on Mar 14, 2018 19:48:08 GMT -8
Obviously, tournament should be moved to San Diego. If they want to have sell it out they should. Upper deck at the Tomas and Mack has been completely empty for years now. |
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Post by omnipotentaztec on Mar 14, 2018 22:49:00 GMT -8
Unfortunately, Aztecs too good to host.
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Post by aardvark on Mar 14, 2018 22:50:26 GMT -8
Obviously, tournament should be moved to San Diego. If they want to have sell it out they should. Upper deck at the Tomas and Mack has been completely empty for years now. I know what you mean, but if you could guarantee a MWC tourney game sellout for the big SJSU/AF matchup in Viejas, then you've REALLY got something. |
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Post by kozy on Mar 15, 2018 7:49:18 GMT -8
This is a horrible idea however the fans would love it. Consider that the first two rounds are play in rounds. Number 8 seat travels to number 1 seat and plays first round game. 7 to 2, 6 to 3 and 5 to 4. Then travel day and the last four teams left standing go to LV and play Friday Night, day off and then Sunday. First round is sold out and more people then travel to LV to see the weekend games.
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Post by K2Aztec73 on Mar 15, 2018 8:31:59 GMT -8
This is a horrible idea however the fans would love it. Consider that the first two rounds are play in rounds. Number 8 seat travels to number 1 seat and plays first round game. 7 to 2, 6 to 3 and 5 to 4. Then travel day and the last four teams left standing go to LV and play Friday Night, day off and then Sunday. First round is sold out and more people then travel to LV to see the weekend games. Not enough lead time for travel plans and hotel reservations... nobody would be certain who's actually playing in the "onsite" tournament until just days before it starts. The way it currently is, you can book and make travel plans well in advance. I think the proposed idea would actually reduce attendance. Especially if any of the "travel well" teams (Us, NM, Wyoming) got upset in the "at home" games. |
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