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Yes...it opened at 10 this morning.

(03-25-2015 10:38 AM)monarchman Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:25 AM)FTW ODU Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:24 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:16 AM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote:  Sorry about the fees but FWIW, just talked with the wife at ODU and yes it is 5,500 tickets out so far (4,500 sold - 1,000 student).

That is incredible. This will sell out for sure. Largest crowd at an ODU game (butts in seats) ever tonight?

Don't forget all of us watching on ESPN2. Hope ESPN sees the fans in stadium and wants to come back to show us more.

Or better yet our TV partners, Fox and CBS. We have a great product for TV, but limited exposure. Lets hope this changes soon; no one in CUSA should be on national TV more than ODU, and being on ESPN helps our program greatly.

UTEP has better avg attendance and I watched their game against AZ near the beginning of the season and it was a big time BB atmosphere. But yes I agree ODU shows well and should be showcased more.

(03-25-2015 11:07 AM)ODUCoach Wrote:  Yes...it opened at 10 this morning.

Sweet---and then, you know, cuz I'm out there, I can grab Raising Cane's for lunch.

(03-25-2015 11:08 AM)mturn017 Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:38 AM)monarchman Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:25 AM)FTW ODU Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:24 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:16 AM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote:  Sorry about the fees but FWIW, just talked with the wife at ODU and yes it is 5,500 tickets out so far (4,500 sold - 1,000 student).

That is incredible. This will sell out for sure. Largest crowd at an ODU game (butts in seats) ever tonight?

Don't forget all of us watching on ESPN2. Hope ESPN sees the fans in stadium and wants to come back to show us more.

Or better yet our TV partners, Fox and CBS. We have a great product for TV, but limited exposure. Lets hope this changes soon; no one in CUSA should be on national TV more than ODU, and being on ESPN helps our program greatly.

UTEP has better avg attendance and I watched their game against AZ near the beginning of the season and it was a big time BB atmosphere. But yes I agree ODU shows well and should be showcased more.

True about UTEP, but do you know how hard it is to get there? I thinkour TV partners would have a much easier time getting in and out of Norfolk.

I just went down and picked mine up. When I arrived there were three in front of me. When I left the we're seven behind me. I'm pretty certain it will sell out.

There's definitely a vibe building for this one.

(03-25-2015 10:55 AM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:25 AM)FTW ODU Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:24 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 10:16 AM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote:  Sorry about the fees but FWIW, just talked with the wife at ODU and yes it is 5,500 tickets out so far (4,500 sold - 1,000 student).

That is incredible. This will sell out for sure. Largest crowd at an ODU game (butts in seats) ever tonight?

Don't forget all of us watching on ESPN2. Hope ESPN sees the fans in stadium and wants to come back to show us more.

There's a quote in the basketball media guide:

"The Constant Center is a combination of a first class facility with first class rabid Monarch fans. Combine that atmosphere with one of the best coaches in the country in Blaine Taylor and it's easy to see why ODU is ready to be the next great NCAA bracketbusting program. I can't wait to experience Monarch basketball again on ESPN!"
-Mark Adams, ESPN Announcer

Now the middle of that may be dated, I agree. When the Ted is rocking, it's a great TV atmosphere. I always record home games when they're on TV so I can come back and watch to see how we look and sound. Recently we have really turned it up with energy and we have put on a great TV show. I know most of you guys don't like ESPN, and for good reason, but if we get them on our side it can do nothing but good for us. I understand our conference's TV deals may make that difficult, but every time we've been on SportsCenter for a top play or for coverage, they've had nothing but love for us

Jay Harris and Stan Verrett have first hand knowledge of the 757 and always give us a shout out. Great plug for us.

(03-25-2015 11:39 AM)Tbac3 Wrote:  Jay Harris and Stan Verrett have first hand knowledge of the 757 and always give us a shout out. Great plug for us.

In the case of Jay Harris I would hope so since he's an ODU alum. Stan and Jay also worked at WOWI back in the late eighties or early nineties.

(03-25-2015 12:15 PM)ODU DAD Wrote:  

(03-25-2015 11:39 AM)Tbac3 Wrote:  Jay Harris and Stan Verrett have first hand knowledge of the 757 and always give us a shout out. Great plug for us.

In the case of Jay Harris I would hope so since he's an ODU alum. Stan and Jay also worked at WOWI back in the late eighties or early nineties.

He's also on our Board of Visitors.

Up 'til now, I've been a 45-minutes beforehand walk-up purchaser for the NIT games. But you guys scared me, and I just took a lunch break to buy my tickets early. 2 buyers ahead of me, and four waiting behind me when I completed the purchase.

I had 3 ahead of me, including a lady buying 7, and when I was finished there were 5 or 6 more behind me.

Question, where can you look to see how many tickets have actually been sold?

(03-25-2015 01:01 PM)MonGNARch Wrote:  Question, where can you look to see how many tickets have actually been sold?

The ODU men's baskeball team has been posting updates on Twitter.

ODU Men's Basketball @ODUMBB · 19m 19 minutes ago
There are about 1,800 tickets left for tonight's third-round #NIT game! We are anticipating a sellout so get your tickets soon!

Holy crap, awesome.

It is going to be LOUD tonight. Not deafening, but might be smart to have a set of earplugs in the back pocket just in case.

Monarch Maniacs
‏@ODU_Maniacs
All the student tickets for tonight have been claimed! You can still walk up tonight and will be admitted based on availability of seats!

Quote:Monarch Maniacs ‏@ODU_Maniacs 5m5 minutes ago

All the student tickets for tonight have been claimed! You can still walk up tonight and will be admitted based on availability of seats!

Student tickets sold out!

Now that is what I like to hear. I can't wait for tonight. It is going to be LOUD

(03-25-2015 01:04 PM)ODUCoach Wrote:  ODU Men's Basketball @ODUMBB · 19m 19 minutes ago
There are about 1,800 tickets left for tonight's third-round #NIT game! We are anticipating a sellout so get your tickets soon!

Does not include the Club Level. Still, that's pretty nice!