The attendance was substantially lower by all metrics - fortunately the GA seating had everyone closer to the court and those who where there were engaged and the atmosphere was one of the best of the season, when you factor in the number of people there.
It might have been lower than average attendance, but the crowd seemed higher quality which seemed to make up for the numbers. Lots of engagement. I know it was a quick turnaround from the A10 tournament, but they need to do some kinda promotions to help drive traffic. There was none of the usual McKay 3 point shirts, no Ledos missed free throws, no door prizes, didn't seem to be any student promos either. We got that new Commonweath Brewery beer, right? Can we get a $1 beer promo for showing up before tip off or something. The weather is nice, put together a tailgate and get the campus involved.
It's an NCAA event. Mason would not be able to run sponsored promotions inside the venue.
Sounds like a good opportunity for some bootlegging...
Yeah, if Mason wanted to, they could host a block party outside, bring sponsors, etc. It comes down to expected attendance and financial upside.
I was there complaining about the refs and heckling them.
I don't think Billups fouled out the entire season. I could be wrong.
He had that KT tape on one of his knees.
Quick look at Kenpom database--Jared fouled out of the East Carolina double OT game in 39 minutes of playing time.
Good guy!
Spot on. Good dude and an even better coach. I'd be shocked if a bigger school doesn't scoop him up.
