If we are worried about SOS, dump the EIU Hoks and keep the Purple Hoks.
So, its just a little cost per year, and its just down the road, i assume you buy drake season tickets?
It seems like the natural move for both ISU and UNI would be a combination of games in Hilton and Wells Fargo (stand alone event or double header with the women's teams). It just doesn't make much economic sense for ISU to play in a 7,100 seat arena. And UNI should want to keep ISU on their non-conference schedule for RPI etc.I think UNI needs as many quality RPI games as they can get since their conference is so weak now. If they have a chance to come to Hilton they should do it.
ISU has done a few of those since Wells has been open (Ohio St., Creighton, et al) and it has never seemed to move the needle much for casual Des Moines sports fan. Usually the crowds have been made up of Iowa State fans who would just as soon watch the game in Hilton.ISU should 100% take this opportunity to play a stand alone game at WF every year (not against UNI or Drake though). Own DSM.
ISU should 100% take this opportunity to play a stand alone game at WF every year (not against UNI or Drake though). Own DSM.
ISU has done a few of those since Wells has been open (Ohio St., Creighton, et al) and it has never seemed to move the needle much for casual Des Moines sports fan. Usually the crowds have been made up of Iowa State fans who would just as soon watch the game in Hilton.
Having said that, I agree completely that ISU needs to continue to do everything they can to get the Des Moines market.
ISU has done a few of those since Wells has been open (Ohio St., Creighton, et al) and it has never seemed to move the needle much for casual Des Moines sports fan. Usually the crowds have been made up of Iowa State fans who would just as soon watch the game in Hilton.
Having said that, I agree completely that ISU needs to continue to do everything they can to get the Des Moines market.
This is a great opportunity to drop Iowa and schedule a real P5.
We also absolutely sucked at the time.ISU has done a few of those since Wells has been open (Ohio St., Creighton, et al) and it has never seemed to move the needle much for casual Des Moines sports fan. Usually the crowds have been made up of Iowa State fans who would just as soon watch the game in Hilton.
Having said that, I agree completely that ISU needs to continue to do everything they can to get the Des Moines market.
We also absolutely sucked at the time.
This. I think the Ohio State game was the second year of Morgan, the Bradley game was the first year of McDermott, and the Creighton game was the first year of Hoiberg.
I can tell you that there is no way UNI is going to Ames without getting games in Cedar Falls. UNI would do a 2 for 1 if Iowa State was agreeable. Our AD came from Iowa State and has a great relationship with Jamie, so it wouldn't surprise me if they worked something out. If not, UNI will probably just look for a guarantee game somewhere else.
I would assume Drake would jump all over a 2 for 1 with the one being played at the Well.
This December will be the last time UNI plays Iowa and, as always, **** Iowa.
This. I think the Ohio State game was the second year of Morgan, the Bradley game was the first year of McDermott, and the Creighton game was the first year of Hoiberg.
This is a great opportunity to drop Iowa and schedule a real P5.