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Post by ghostofdylan on Oct 18, 2024 18:35:03 GMT -6
I wonder if we could get some games broadcast locally.
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Post by Cactus Panther on Oct 19, 2024 7:43:19 GMT -6
I wonder if we could get some games broadcast locally. Good question. Keep in mind an April quote from My24 VP and GM Rocky Wagonhorst: "We don't deal with the big pro sports, but, man, we have a great shot at local community events and local sports. That's really what we focus on." This appears to be a great opportunity for Panther men's basketball. Technically, it would simply be a matter of airing what will already be produced for ESPN+ streaming.* I would think the only necessary change would be to the graphics package. Other HL teams simulcast on ESPN+ and local OTA every year. On one hand we have a local OTA outlet looking for local sports programming. On the other we have a men's basketball program that should be seeking local relevance through more exposure. This is something that Marquette and Madison cannot do because of contracted network TV obligations. Milwaukee is not under such contractual restrictions. It would be nice to get a deal done! * Assuming video produuction of every home game for streaming on ESPN+ will continue. There is no "Watch" information on the official schedule yet. |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Oct 19, 2024 10:55:25 GMT -6
Heck, Green Bay is on local TV.
Milwaukee couple of years ago had games on My24. Admirals have about 8 games, with even some playoff games on My24. Not sure why that is no longer the case. Ballys Sports was a cost issue.
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Post by ghostofdylan on Oct 19, 2024 12:10:06 GMT -6
Six locally televised games would be a great start! At one time not that long ago, we had twice that many!
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Oct 21, 2024 14:34:38 GMT -6
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Post by ghostofdylan on Oct 21, 2024 15:24:01 GMT -6
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Post by buppie05 on Oct 21, 2024 15:49:54 GMT -6
WOW! #17 behind the Ohio Bobcats. The disrespect.
Put this on the bulletin board. We should be ranked the #1 mid major.
We will see Nick, we will see. As the kids say these days, bet.
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Post by FTA1982 on Oct 21, 2024 17:37:53 GMT -6
Best podcast Lundy has done to date. Fun listen. Coach is the best.
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Post by Petes on Oct 21, 2024 18:06:00 GMT -6
This account doesn’t consider Gonzaga a mid major. |
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Post by reginaldkdwight on Oct 21, 2024 18:17:26 GMT -6
Jimmy I do not disagree. Giving credit where credit is due I guess. Regarding mucking it up that would be if we went back to the KC. Can not imagine Bart would stay if that happened. . , The coaching staff thought the atmosphere at the Klotsche for the 2023 quarterfinal against WSU was insanely good and would have considered it, but so many people told them it was a bad idea so it went nowhere quickly. That said, I don't think playing on-campus in the future is a bad idea. I think that if/when the Bucks developer owners get their hands on the arena/theater block and raze it for whatever, our best bet is to come back to campus. What doesn't work is the Klotsche Center. At minimum you'd need a Gentile Center--->Arena style offseason renovation if you want the Klotsche to be the future home of the program. Personally, I'm rather partial to the corner of Hartford and Maryland where they tore down the old hospital. If they could somehow get the funding for it, I'd absolutely love a 3,500-5,000-seat arena on that space. And with the way attendance is going in college basketball, I'd prefer it to be 4,000 or lower. It has to be a tough ticket. The money-is-no-object idea would be to build somewhere around North Avenue. The KCenter is an awful venue for basketball. Theres better highschool gyms in the county for hoops. Nothing quite like having 0 options for a pre or postgame meal compared to downtown MKE. Guess I don't see the point in hoping to artificially make the ticket hard to get. If the team makes the tourney on a somewhat regular basis like they should in this crap conference the Mecca would be full enough to make the atmosphere good. Hell it was good last year a few times, Would love to see us play a QF there this season. Guarantee if the team is the 1 or 2 seed in the tourney the place will be as full as its been in years. I know tons of people who wont go to a game at the KC but its an easy sell to get them to go down to the Arena. Place is elite for watching hoops. |
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Post by TBone on Oct 22, 2024 11:45:19 GMT -6
This account doesn’t consider Gonzaga a mid major. They're still in the WCC for 2 more basketball seasons, so I don't see why not. Mid-major-ness has traditionally been about what conference a school currently resides, not how good it's historically been at basketball. St. Mary's and San Francisco are mid-majors according to the dude. So are Colorado State, Boise State and San Diego State - who are all moving to the Pac 12 the same year as Gonzaga. If it's now about recent, historic success, there are probably some major conference schools that _should be_ "mid-majors".  Nonetheless, it's good to see us being mentioned as one of the top mid-majors. Unfortunately, I looked for other early mid-major rankings and didn't find us on any. |
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Post by ghostofdylan on Oct 22, 2024 14:58:07 GMT -6
This account doesn’t consider Gonzaga a mid major. They're still in the WCC for 2 more basketball seasons, so I don't see why not. Mid-major-ness has traditionally been about what conference a school currently resides, not how good it's historically been at basketball. St. Mary's and San Francisco are mid-majors according to the dude. So are Colorado State, Boise State and San Diego State - who are all moving to the Pac 12 the same year as Gonzaga. If it's now about recent, historic success, there are probably some major conference schools that _should be_ "mid-majors". Nonetheless, it's good to see us being mentioned as one of the top mid-majors. Unfortunately, I looked for other early mid-major rankings and didn't find us on any. T-BONE!!!! |
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Post by mattg on Oct 22, 2024 18:09:37 GMT -6
This account doesn’t consider Gonzaga a mid major. They're still in the WCC for 2 more basketball seasons, so I don't see why not. Mid-major-ness has traditionally been about what conference a school currently resides, not how good it's historically been at basketball. St. Mary's and San Francisco are mid-majors according to the dude. So are Colorado State, Boise State and San Diego State - who are all moving to the Pac 12 the same year as Gonzaga. If it's now about recent, historic success, there are probably some major conference schools that _should be_ "mid-majors". Nonetheless, it's good to see us being mentioned as one of the top mid-majors. Unfortunately, I looked for other early mid-major rankings and didn't find us on any. While you're technically correct, when any of those other schools you mentioned start regularly signing McDonald's All Americans and 5 star recruits every single year as a pro factory then we could reconsider the point. Gonzaga of the last decade has far more in common with Duke than it does the teams in it's own conference. |
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Post by ghostofdylan on Oct 22, 2024 18:40:17 GMT -6
They're still in the WCC for 2 more basketball seasons, so I don't see why not. Mid-major-ness has traditionally been about what conference a school currently resides, not how good it's historically been at basketball. St. Mary's and San Francisco are mid-majors according to the dude. So are Colorado State, Boise State and San Diego State - who are all moving to the Pac 12 the same year as Gonzaga. If it's now about recent, historic success, there are probably some major conference schools that _should be_ "mid-majors". Nonetheless, it's good to see us being mentioned as one of the top mid-majors. Unfortunately, I looked for other early mid-major rankings and didn't find us on any. While you're technically correct, when any of those other schools you mentioned start regularly signing McDonald's All Americans and 5 star recruits every single year as a pro factory then we could reconsider the point. Gonzaga of the last decade has far more in common with Duke than it does the teams in it's own conference. Point well-taken, but why then is Memphis included in his rankings. |
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Post by mattg on Oct 22, 2024 20:58:55 GMT -6
While you're technically correct, when any of those other schools you mentioned start regularly signing McDonald's All Americans and 5 star recruits every single year as a pro factory then we could reconsider the point. Gonzaga of the last decade has far more in common with Duke than it does the teams in it's own conference. Point well-taken, but why then is Memphis included in his rankings. I'm not defending the list, just specifically saying I totally understand not including Gonzaga on a list of top mid majors for obvious reasons. |
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