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Future opponents on CBS playing @ The Pit. This is going to be on fun league.

I didn't realize New Mexico had such a great venue and their fans are awesome. I cant wait until we play these teams.


(courtesy of Wikipedia)
Reputation and tradition
The Pit has a reputation as one of the loudest arenas in the country, often resulting in painfully high decibel levels. Traditionally, fans make the shape of a wolf’s head with their hands and they howl and “woof” like wolves, creating a very hostile playing environment for visitors. The Lobos averaged 15,559 fans through the first 42 years, and ranked in the top 10 nationally in total attendance every season from the opening of The Pit in 1966 through the 2000-01 season. Although attendance has declined somewhat in recent years, the team has continued to rank in the top 20, and still boasts large crowds. Over 11.5 million fans had visited The Pit through 2008, which translates to 95% of its all-time capacity.[3][2] The Lobos men's basketball team has returned the favor by winning 631 of the 776 games played at The Pit through the 2009-10 basketball season, for a .820 winning percentage, along with 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 15 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena.

(02-18-2012 02:32 PM)uab blazer 01 Wrote:  I didn't realize New Mexico had such a great venue and their fans are awesome. I cant wait until we play these teams.


(courtesy of Wikipedia)
Reputation and tradition
The Pit has a reputation as one of the loudest arenas in the country, often resulting in painfully high decibel levels. Traditionally, fans make the shape of a wolf’s head with their hands and they howl and “woof” like wolves, creating a very hostile playing environment for visitors. The Lobos averaged 15,559 fans through the first 42 years, and ranked in the top 10 nationally in total attendance every season from the opening of The Pit in 1966 through the 2000-01 season. Although attendance has declined somewhat in recent years, the team has continued to rank in the top 20, and still boasts large crowds. Over 11.5 million fans had visited The Pit through 2008, which translates to 95% of its all-time capacity.[3][2] The Lobos men's basketball team has returned the favor by winning 631 of the 776 games played at The Pit through the 2009-10 basketball season, for a .820 winning percentage, along with 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 15 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena.

What are you, 5?

25 lol. Mountain West basketball is rarely on t.v.

New Mexico & New Mexico State are hard places to play.

(02-18-2012 02:59 PM)blazr Wrote:  

(02-18-2012 02:32 PM)uab blazer 01 Wrote:  I didn't realize New Mexico had such a great venue and their fans are awesome. I cant wait until we play these teams.


(courtesy of Wikipedia)
Reputation and tradition
The Pit has a reputation as one of the loudest arenas in the country, often resulting in painfully high decibel levels. Traditionally, fans make the shape of a wolf’s head with their hands and they howl and “woof” like wolves, creating a very hostile playing environment for visitors. The Lobos averaged 15,559 fans through the first 42 years, and ranked in the top 10 nationally in total attendance every season from the opening of The Pit in 1966 through the 2000-01 season. Although attendance has declined somewhat in recent years, the team has continued to rank in the top 20, and still boasts large crowds. Over 11.5 million fans had visited The Pit through 2008, which translates to 95% of its all-time capacity.[3][2] The Lobos men's basketball team has returned the favor by winning 631 of the 776 games played at The Pit through the 2009-10 basketball season, for a .820 winning percentage, along with 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 15 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena.

What are you, 5?

i thought most basketball fans new about NM and The Pit he must be a youngster. Didn't Coach Bartow want Bartow Arena to be built like The Pit?

I've been to a game at the Pit. One of the great basketball experiences of my life.

One of the first people I befriended in basic training back in 1983 was a young man from Albuquerque. The first thing he talked about in reference to his city was "The Pit" & how loud it was and intense the fans were game in and game out. Ironically, as I was ending my obligated service time, I chose to drive back to Birmingham as opposed to flying or taking a bus or train, in December of 86.

One of my stopovers on the road back was Albuquerque, got there just before sunset. Breathtakingly beautiful city. Would love to see the Blazers play there in the near future, it would be an unforgettable experience. MB, do you remember who the Lobos played when you went there?

I watch them all the time on the Mountain. Great basketball in that league. That is why I am so excited there.


Trivia: UAB has played in the PIT more than once. Who all have they played in that arena.

MB you can't answer but you can verify the winner for me.

For those that give up, it is discussed in this thread previously. Don't ruin it for others.

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=415660

UNLV stunk it up today. That hurt. But the Pit is a great venue and so is the Thomas and Mack in Vegas.