I have only been to one game at Wells Fargo and I was disappointed with the facility...that total project cost 200 million and for that price tag I think that the arena could be a whole lot better re basketball.....
Why didn't the Big 4 Classic work?
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I have only been to one game at Wells Fargo and I was disappointed with the facility...that total project cost 200 million and for that price tag I think that the arena could be a whole lot better re basketball.....
Frankly, I think the bigger issue is that Drake and UNI are in the same league and already play each other twice in league play so the tournament you suggest sets up a very real chance that they play a third game against each other. And there is still their conference tournament...
It’s too expensive for the product simply put. If I wouldn’t spend $50 to sit and watch Iowa State play Texas Southern or North Dakota State in the top corner in Hilton, why would I do the same for Drake or UNI in the top level at the well? A game against Drake or UNI isn’t any more interesting to me than most of our non conference games and especially hasn’t been lately as both really suck the last few years.
I’m fine with playing Drake or UNI every year if they want to come to Hilton every year. Wouldn’t compromise any other way.
I’m fine with playing Drake or UNI every year if they want to come to Hilton every year. Wouldn’t compromise any other way.
The NCAA had nothing but great things to say about the Wrestling Championship in Des Moines in 2013. The reason it hasn't come back (and likely won't) is because the NCAA wants a higher capacity than WFA has.
I agree re the Boys State BB Tourney, the Well is just too big a venue for that event, its esp bad if not many fans show up for the out of town teams, then its a really terrible environment for the State Tourney.
Maybe the real reason I dont like the Wells Fargo arena is that the Weitz Co managed the project and made at least 10% of that $200 million.......another sweetheart deal with the Board of Supervisors...
Why shouldn’t they get paid for a job they did??
Yes on Cyclones.tv as well. And I know it's a few years late, but MC22 now broadcasts in complete HD, so video quality should be much improved over previous years. The pxp commentator is a train-wreck though.
Blum, your talk to type app is on.Yes on Cyclones.tv as well. And I know it's a few years late, but MC22 now broadcasts in complete HD, so video quality should be much improved over previous years. The pxp commentator is a train-wreck though.
It just hasn't been a good event.
4 in state teams and the event should sell out in a matter of hours, not months. I live in DSM Metro and between friends and coworkers, I don't know anyone who attended the event consistently. I think the date hurts this event as well with it falling smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. That is a prime weekend for Christmas gatherings/party's.
4 in state teams and the event should sell out in a matter of hours, not months. I live in DSM Metro and between friends and coworkers, I don't know anyone who attended the event consistently. I think the date hurts this event as well with it falling smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. That is a prime weekend for Christmas gatherings/party's.
Have they updated the graphics and score box? They were/are about 20 years behind the ball in that category as well.Yes on Cyclones.tv as well. And I know it's a few years late, but MC22 now broadcasts in complete HD, so video quality should be much improved over previous years. The pxp commentator is a train-wreck though.
Nothing like seeing a score box and Casey’s logo take up 1/4 of the screen.
Iowa State should play both UNI and Drake every year, the games should always be in Hilton. I don't care what Iowa does.
I'd love the series to continue in some form but I don't think Iowa State is willing to pay UNI what UNI commands as a buy game when you can pay Southern or Grambling or somebody half as much and pretty much sell the same number of tickets.
UNI has been 'bought' exactly 4 times in the Ben Jacobson era. 2010-Syracuse, 2013-Virginia, 2014-VCU bought out the back half of a H-H, 2015-New Mexico and 2017-North Carolina treated the third game of the series as a buy game.
I don't see Iowa State agreeing to even a 2 for 1. Also, totally agree with **** Iowa.
It is remarkable how much contempt ISU fans have for Des Moines hosting the NCAA tournament in basketball.
TOE will probably end up with the Des Moines/KC/Twin Cities path in the tourney...
TOE will probably end up with the Des Moines/KC/Twin Cities path in the tourney...
What are you talking about. We love it. Especially now that we can play in Des Moines.
is the NIT is Des Moines also?
Yeah, offer them the going rate and if they don't want it move on. ISU shouldn't be obligated to subsidize their program if Ben wants to gouge. I also like the series, but oh well.
Yes, the date is tough. Not many people looking for another thing to do this time of year. Heck...we have two Christmas parties we're invited to on this date. Yet even with that hurdle, it has still sold very, very well.
Additionallly, the Iowa vs Iowa St BB game in Iowa City didn't sellout until the day of so I don't know where people get this idea that the event should sellout quickly. Just because you say it should??
