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[theBUer]

I think BU has tried to get games in the Chicago market. While there are theoretically recruiting benefits to Chicago exposure, we have only 2 guys on the roster from Chicago. Sr Maniscalco and Frosh Lemon.

I get why people want the Chitown area game, but that's small-minded regional-think. It is more important to establish a national brand. The Chicago media follows a winner regardless. Win and the rest takes care of itself.

Unless we are playing a BCS-type game in Chicago, BU can and should do better.

JMO.

Would be interesting to know the logistics of Bradley having a series at the United Center, much like Gonzaga playing at the KeyArena in Seattle against a high-profile opponent. I am pragmatic and understand that it would not be a complete sell-out, however a BCS opponent (or at least a solid mid-major like Sienna or Cornell) would definitely draw a crowd and some interest in Chicago media and alums.

 

[Dallas Brave]

Would be interesting to know the logistics of Bradley having a series at the United Center, much like Gonzaga playing at the KeyArena in Seattle against a high-profile opponent. I am pragmatic and understand that it would not be a complete sell-out, however a BCS opponent (or at least a solid mid-major like Sienna or Cornell) would definitely draw a crowd and some interest in Chicago media and alums.

I agree. Schedule a United Center game with another team that wants to also recruit in Chicago ... like Memphis, UCLA, UConn ... think big.

 

[Headless Bobcat]

I agree. Schedule a United Center game with another team that wants to also recruit in Chicago ... like Memphis, UCLA, UConn ... think big.

Bradley at the United Center? :-o

The Big Ten Tournament couldn't even draw big enough crowds at the United Center. Chicago is a pro sports town, plain and simple.

Half the population here has never heard of Bradley University...and that's a kind estimate.