"Elite" Student Section

[Beninator]

Even if the $50 "Elite" program starts next season, how many people will actually buy them? I've been a student season ticket holder and attended every home game and every Arch Madness game since the beginning of the '07-'08 season. Furthermore, I tend to be in the front row for most games. I already deal with enough costs with concessions, programs, etc. I refuse to pay $50 for this and will see to it that I will still be in the front row no matter what. What do the other students on BradleyFans feel about this?

As well as TUITION!!! That is why I am so outspoken against this idea! There are other ways to increase student participation... Having students spend an extra $50 for front row corner seats is a cr@$y idea!

[BU_EMT128]

I refuse to pay $50 for this and will see to it that I will still be in the front row no matter what. What do the other students on BradleyFans feel about this?

i agree.

[Braves4Life]

I think the masses have spoken. BU would be crazy to implement this idea if they do ANY student opinion research. I agree with SFP that BU needs to go back to the lottery system where fraternities and dorm floors would be chosen by drawing and awarded sections. I remember my fraternity was directly behind the basket when Les made his end-to-end driving layup at the buzzer against ISU.

[Chico]

We can agree to disagree on parts of this, but imho the seating arrangements for students at the fieldhouse were much better than the corner student section at the PCC. The students were shoved in a corner and the interest went away with the poor seating.

Practically every game I watch, the students are behind the baskets just like at Carver. The students who are fans will be there to cheer for their team.

[SFP]

Practically every game I watch, the students are behind the baskets just like at Carver. The students who are fans will be there to cheer for their team.

Well Duke and MSU students are two schools right off hand that have prime seats.

[BradleyDU4]

I think in all the cases where this strategy is used for other programs, it's with established programs with rabid fan bases already. This is obviously apples and oranges, but compare it to the Orange Krush where charity is actually required to be a part of it, IIRC. But for Illinois, the student crowd is already established.

I'd like to see Bradley establish a consistent disruptive full crowd before going down this road. I don't think the crowd is to that point yet.

I think last year the only game we were truly full in the student section was ISU red at home. Other than that, we had conference games where we didnt even get half full or even close to it. This idea is so far fetched and I would be shocked if more than 25 people sign up for it. All of the benefits this includes are free now or are not worth an extra $35 dollars, plain and simple.

[amckillip]

well duke and msu students are two schools right off hand that have prime seats.

EDIT: My bad I completely mistook your post...

[amckillip]

I think last year the only game we were truly full in the student section was ISU red at home. Other than that, we had conference games where we didnt even get half full or even close to it. This idea is so far fetched and I would be shocked if more than 25 people sign up for it. All of the benefits this includes are free now or are not worth an extra $35 dollars, plain and simple.

The problem is these 'members' get to go in 15 minutes before everyone else...

If current students are displeased I suggest voicing this opinion tot he creators of the group and ticketing now, before it is too late...

[SFP]

As does U of I. They are volunteer-hours based. And are you sure Duke has prime seats, I'm pretty sure you have to camp out to get tix... not just pay bucks.

MSU: 5 Final fours in the last decade, 1 National Title, multiple conference championships consistent top 10 program, MUCH larger school

Duke: 4 Final fours in the last decade, 1 National Title, multiple conference championships, consistent top 10 program larger school.

U of I: 1 Final four in the last decade, multiple NCAA #1 Seeds, multiple conference championships, MUCH larger school.

BU: Sweet Sixteen run, and...


You know I feel BU has been moderately successful as of late for a mid-major, but to even pretend our student section can accommodate the same type of program as pretty much the three best home-court advantages in the country??? SFP...

What are you getting at? Chico said he sees most school kids sit behind the basket and I picked 2 schools right off the bat that do not. I'm sure if I did a bit of research I could find a few more. I also believe that we need to re-set our non students expectation where they sit because I always thought that the college games were for the students attending the game first and foremost (the college experience). We all lived our college years why not give the students theirs and who cares if they get better seats then what we had. Two wrongs do not make a right. I hope one section up does not make a difference of how much you are willing to donate to the school. JMHO Time to start a new tradition!

[Chico]

What are you getting at? Chico said he sees most school kids sit behind the basket and I picked 2 schools right off the bat that do not. I'm sure if I did a bit of research I could find a few more. I also believe that we need to re-set our non students expectation where they sit because I always thought that the college games were for the students attending the game first and foremost (the college experience). We all lived our college years why not give the students theirs and who cares if they get better seats then what we had. Two wrongs do not make a right. I hope one section up does not make a difference of how much you are willing to donate to the school. JMHO Time to start a new tradition!

I'm sure I've seen students from the schools you mentioned sit behind the basket also. You named 2 and could name a few more. How many different schools do we see on tv every year? When I get bored next season I guess I'll have to keep track. As for the games being mainly for the students, I have to disagree. A school the size of Bradley couldn't field a Div 1 team without the support of the whole area, even though it should be a great college experience for a student, if only they would take avantage of it.

[SFP]

I'm sure I've seen students from the schools you mentioned sit behind the basket also. You named 2 and could name a few more. How many different schools do we see on tv every year? When I get bored next season I guess I'll have to keep track. As for the games being mainly for the students, I have to disagree. A school the size of Bradley couldn't field a Div 1 team without the support of the whole area, even though it should be a great college experience for a student, if only they would take avantage of it.

I'm not saying we should not go after the support of the community. That is what makes BU basketball so precious. We do need to set expectations of where they sit. The students should get a few prime seats IMHO. This should not diminish the support that the Braves get from the community.

[KMart]

This is stupid. They should be paying kids to show up.

98.9% of the student body that even goes couldn't care less whether Bradley wins or loses.

0.45% of these students could name the teams in our conference.

0.12% of these students will realize who John Wilkins is when he suits up for ISU red in Peoria.

0.01% of these students know that HH is from Chicago and went to Westinghouse.

Well, this is a lot of BS. 98.9%? More like, 47ish%! Get your facts right!

[Braves4Life]

Well, this is a lot of BS. 98.9%? More like, 47ish%! Get your facts right!

Re-read what he said KMart -- 98.9% of the student population that goes to the games...... not 98.9% of the student population goes to the games.

Besides, I doubt if even 47%ish of BU students go to the games. I'd guess it's more like 25%........ and that's just sad.

[amckillip]

What are you getting at? ...

I see you saw my post before I re-read yours. I completely agree with you. I thought you were advocating the $50 'elite' student section. My bad!

[Stryker]

I think the masses have spoken. BU would be crazy to implement this idea if they do ANY student opinion research. I agree with SFP that BU needs to go back to the lottery system where fraternities and dorm floors would be chosen by drawing and awarded sections. I remember my fraternity was directly behind the basket when Les made his end-to-end driving layup at the buzzer against ISU.

No...Lottery for the frat's would be bad. Not only do the frat's NOT show up for games, the only time they ever made showings is when they had a charity event like the body surfing contests against the cheerleaders. Sorry to say the Greek community does not support Bradley basketball very well at all. In fact I think that is where the promotors should focus most of their attention. This is just my experience at games from 06-09.