(03-07-2014 12:28 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Isn't there a decent arena in Pensacola, as well ?

"Pensacola Bay Center" opened in 1985 and while it was nice for 1985, I honestly don't know if it's been well-maintained, or not.

Also, I'd be doubtful if Pensacola has a lot of direct flights from many C-USA locations. (Biloxi: fly to New Orleans)

(03-07-2014 12:32 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:28 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Isn't there a decent arena in Pensacola, as well ?

"Pensacola Bay Center" opened in 1985 and while it was nice for 1985, I honestly don't know if it's been well-maintained, or not.

Also, I'd be doubtful if Pensacola has a lot of direct flights from many C-USA locations. (Biloxi: fly to New Orleans)

Southwest to PCB (a little less than 2-hour drive)

Just looked on southwest.com, and they fly directly into Pensacola

Did not know that

(03-07-2014 12:28 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Isn't there a decent arena in Pensacola, as well ?

yeah, but there has to be some type of local interest.....p-cola doesn't have the full part of the 'it' equation....

the ms gulf coast is far enough to deter the 'home' factor while also providing the allure of a spring break vacation site for those looking at the other illusions than the games....

nobody wants to travel to atlanta....once was twice too many....

yeah, I want to navigate that nightmare.....pass

(03-07-2014 12:17 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:05 PM)USMSTUD Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 11:32 AM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 10:15 AM)gdunn Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 09:21 AM)nastybunch Wrote:  I guess this will go down in history as the worst draw a championship team has ever gotten in a conference tournament for Southern Miss. Win a share of the title, and your first game is against a good home team. Typical for us

We just gotta win.

I mean I'd understand it if we were leaving the conference.

if it makes you feel better (figure of speech b/c it won't make you feel better) but we are coming from a conf where the tourney was in Richmond, VA (i.e - mere blocks from VCU's campus) every year. ODU and VCU were almost always in the top 4 and their students had the first crack at tickets so even if we weren't playing them their students would flood the arena a root against us. it was awful. I hate them so much.

I would really like to see the tournament moved to a neutral site.

have been saying this from day one....Biloxi is the perfect spot....strategically placed with all amenities for both gals and guys

I believe some upgrades to the Coast Coliseum would required and you also need a separate facility for the women's tournament.

(03-07-2014 12:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  nobody wants to travel to atlanta....once was twice too many....

yeah, I want to navigate that nightmare.....pass

Large cities are usually considered "positive" destinations for stuff like this. Big East in MSG, for example.

As far as Atlanta, specifically: it's a regular on the NCAA/F4 rotation. And the SEC holds a football game there every year. They've had pretty good success with that. A couple of Super Bowls, etc.

But I admit Atlanta is not for everybody. Biloxi may be a better fit.

(03-07-2014 12:41 PM)USMSTUD Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:17 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:05 PM)USMSTUD Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 11:32 AM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 10:15 AM)gdunn Wrote:  We just gotta win.

I mean I'd understand it if we were leaving the conference.

if it makes you feel better (figure of speech b/c it won't make you feel better) but we are coming from a conf where the tourney was in Richmond, VA (i.e - mere blocks from VCU's campus) every year. ODU and VCU were almost always in the top 4 and their students had the first crack at tickets so even if we weren't playing them their students would flood the arena a root against us. it was awful. I hate them so much.

I would really like to see the tournament moved to a neutral site.

have been saying this from day one....Biloxi is the perfect spot....strategically placed with all amenities for both gals and guys

I believe some upgrades to the Coast Coliseum would required and you also need a separate facility for the women's tournament.

totally agree....gals and guys was reference to husband and wives...

(03-07-2014 12:43 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  nobody wants to travel to atlanta....once was twice too many....

yeah, I want to navigate that nightmare.....pass

Large cities are usually considered "positive" destinations for stuff like this. Big East in MSG, for example.

As far as Atlanta, specifically: it's a regular on the NCAA/F4 rotation. And the SEC holds a football game there every year. They've had pretty good success with that. A couple of Super Bowls, etc.

But I admit Atlanta is not for everybody. Biloxi may be a better fit.

all schools have a decent base in ATL...but to get the money based on travel is more important IMO....

IF we get by UTEP at home we have a good shot. But it's a tall order this season.


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Has C-USA ever had the women's tourney separate from the men ?

That may open up some options.

Also, I wonder if they could set up an "arena" in Nashville's new convention center ? For the women's tourney, that is.

(03-07-2014 12:54 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Has C-USA ever had the women's tourney separate from the men ?

That may open up some options.

Also, I wonder if they could set up an "arena" in Nashville's new convention center ? For the women's tourney, that is.

I mean this all earnest....I really don't care about women sports at this level....and I only have one daughter...

There is nothing appealing about titties bouncing the ball...sorry, just the way I see it...it's nothing more that slow motion styling....this is sport....nothing more and nothing less....females offer less in this arena

disclaimer: unless they bounce...

(03-07-2014 12:54 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Has C-USA ever had the women's tourney separate from the men ?

That may open up some options.

Also, I wonder if they could set up an "arena" in Nashville's new convention center ? For the women's tourney, that is.

SEC just signed a long term deal to have either their men's or women's tournament in Nashville each year?

(03-07-2014 12:43 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  nobody wants to travel to atlanta....once was twice too many....

yeah, I want to navigate that nightmare.....pass

Large cities are usually considered "positive" destinations for stuff like this. Big East in MSG, for example.

As far as Atlanta, specifically: it's a regular on the NCAA/F4 rotation. And the SEC holds a football game there every year. They've had pretty good success with that. A couple of Super Bowls, etc.

But I admit Atlanta is not for everybody. Biloxi may be a better fit.

Well, now that Tulane is on it's way out... use New Orleans for the big city.

I've said it before, although we no longer have Memphis in the lineup... I'd originally been in favor of an El Paso - New Orleans - Insert 3rd city (Biloxi/Pensacola/Atlanta/Nashville/etc.) - Memphis lineup rotation.

Now that we no longer have Memphis, put an eastern city (Norfolk?) as the 4th city (to replace Memphis)

Norfolk is considering a bid...I believe. Also Va Beach is closer than ever before to building an 18k seat Oceanfront arena to host potential ACC Tournaments and NCAA games along with concerts.

Is that size of an arena to big/expensive for a CUSA Tournament?

(03-07-2014 01:24 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:43 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  nobody wants to travel to atlanta....once was twice too many....

yeah, I want to navigate that nightmare.....pass

Large cities are usually considered "positive" destinations for stuff like this. Big East in MSG, for example.

As far as Atlanta, specifically: it's a regular on the NCAA/F4 rotation. And the SEC holds a football game there every year. They've had pretty good success with that. A couple of Super Bowls, etc.

But I admit Atlanta is not for everybody. Biloxi may be a better fit.

Well, now that Tulane is on it's way out... use New Orleans for the big city.

I've said it before, although we no longer have Memphis in the lineup... I'd originally been in favor of an El Paso - New Orleans - Insert 3rd city (Biloxi/Pensacola/Atlanta/Nashville/etc.) - Memphis lineup rotation.

Now that we no longer have Memphis, put an eastern city (Norfolk?) as the 4th city (to replace Memphis)

hadn't considered that....is a good idea....am biased to the home state, but that also works in scheme...

two in the south and two in the north in midsection....none on the outer barriers...

norfolk, nashville, biloxi, new orleans.....that would be pretty good

don't take offense UTEP....your fan base is top notch...but hardly anyone will make that trip

(03-07-2014 01:01 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 12:54 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Has C-USA ever had the women's tourney separate from the men ?

That may open up some options.

Also, I wonder if they could set up an "arena" in Nashville's new convention center ? For the women's tourney, that is.

I mean this all earnest....I really don't care about women sports at this level....and I only have one daughter...

There is nothing appealing about titties bouncing the ball...sorry, just the way I see it...it's nothing more that slow motion styling....this is sport....nothing more and nothing less....females offer less in this arena

disclaimer: unless they bounce...

Have you seen a game lately? Women's basketball has made huge strides in the last decade. It's much more competitive and the athletes are much better.

(03-07-2014 02:30 PM)Funslinger Wrote:  Women's basketball has made huge strides in the last decade. It's much more competitive and the athletes are much better.

Quite so.

(03-07-2014 02:36 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-06-2014 10:42 PM)Proud El Pasoan Wrote:  This really blows for UTEP fans. El Paso hosting the tournament but UTEP finishes fifth.......just one ####### place behind to avoid receiving a two game bye in the tournament! I really wish UAB had won tonight! Now UTEP has to win four games in row to win the tournament in El Paso. I can guarantee you if Isaac Hamilton had chose to honor his National Letter of Intent instead of backing out UTEP wouldn't be in this position right now!

....the real bummer is losing 7 of 9 at home and your guys are tired.....hope we see you honestly now....please don't take offense....

Bring it. The next meeting will be in "Floydville", not "Tyndall Town". Plus, we'd get USM in the QF's (2nd game of tourney for UTEP). I don't believe fatigue will be as much a factor on Thursday as do you. Still, UTEP will need to first focus on ECU/UTSA.

(03-07-2014 02:35 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 02:30 PM)Funslinger Wrote:  Women's basketball has made huge strides in the last decade. It's much more competitive and the athletes are much better.

Quite so.

I absolutely agree. To compare the men's and women's teams at Miami, the women are a lot more athletic and they make a lot more "big" plays than the men (more blocks, huge threes, etc.). Matter of preference I suppose.

(03-07-2014 02:38 PM)dude_miner Wrote:  

(03-07-2014 02:36 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-06-2014 10:42 PM)Proud El Pasoan Wrote:  This really blows for UTEP fans. El Paso hosting the tournament but UTEP finishes fifth.......just one ####### place behind to avoid receiving a two game bye in the tournament! I really wish UAB had won tonight! Now UTEP has to win four games in row to win the tournament in El Paso. I can guarantee you if Isaac Hamilton had chose to honor his National Letter of Intent instead of backing out UTEP wouldn't be in this position right now!

....the real bummer is losing 7 of 9 at home and your guys are tired.....hope we see you honestly now....please don't take offense....

Bring it. The next meeting will be in "Floydville", not "Tyndall Town". Plus, we'd get USM in the QF's (2nd game of tourney for UTEP). I don't believe fatigue will be as much a factor on Thursday as do you. Still, UTEP will need to first focus on ECU/UTSA.

Hopefully, Michael Craig will be welcomed to "Floydville". He only played a few minutes, was only about 50% and contributed nothing to the first game.