We need to sellout Haas for the final game vs FUCLA

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In reply to 75bear • 5:24p, 2/6/24
75bear said:
oskidunker said:
Where are these two entrances? Floor level in the middle of the student section?
Correct. The two entrances break up the main floor student section into 3 separate sections.


So stupid. But what is crazy is they spent a lot of money to ruin what made Harmon/Haas great just to provide "better" access for a few people. Reminds me of how Caltrans spent alot of money ruining the look of San Francisco with the Embarcadero Freeway.
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5:40p, 2/6/24
For years no students came so the only way to increase revenue was to go after whales.
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In reply to oskidunker • 5:47p, 2/6/24
oskidunker said:
For years no students came so the only way to increase revenue was to go after whales.
Do the whales really need those doors? You'd think without the doors we'd have more students screaming and everyone, including the whales, would have a better experience. If I were a big donor (which I'm not) I'd pay to have the doors removed and the seats restored. And for some changes in athletic administration.
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In reply to stu • 5:57p, 2/6/24
stu said:
oskidunker said:
For years no students came so the only way to increase revenue was to go after whales.
Do the whales really need those doors? You'd think without the doors we'd have more students screaming and everyone, including the whales, would have a better experience. If I were a big donor (which I'm not) I'd pay to have the doors removed and the seats restored. And for some changes in athletic administration.
We have a whale in this thread advocating for removing the floor entrances.
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7:32a, 2/7/24
This game is nationally televised on FOX. What a golden opportunity to shine. We have to sell out, and we have to win. Could be a recruiting bonanza.
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10:44a, 2/7/24
Just got tickets for me and my two grandsons. I used to take them to a game or two each year, but stopped when Fox made the team unwatchable. Glad to be back.

Very few tickets available, at least for 3 sitting together.

I think Madsen is going to be at least the third best coach in Cal's history and may sneak by Montgomery for second place.
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In reply to Econ141 • 10:54a, 2/7/24
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Are students still getting in for free?


Yeah, I got in using some props and a fake Student ID.



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In reply to stu • 8:43p, 2/8/24
stu said:
oskidunker said:
For years no students came so the only way to increase revenue was to go after whales.
Do the whales really need those doors? You'd think without the doors we'd have more students screaming and everyone, including the whales, would have a better experience. If I were a big donor (which I'm not) I'd pay to have the doors removed and the seats restored. And for some changes in athletic administration.
Exactly what I am pushing for and Mark Madsen is 100% supporting this - its about increasing the home court advantage and giving the team an edge - plus giving the students better seats and the result is a better overall supporting atmosphere. Likely will take some donation dollars to get it done.
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In reply to 75bear • 8:48p, 2/8/24
75bear said:
oskidunker said:
Where are these two entrances? Floor level in the middle of the student section?
Correct. The two entrances break up the main floor student section into 3 separate sections.

It would've been interesting to have been at the meeting where some idiot proposed this and others were like, "great idea". Because it's a horrible idea.
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In reply to 4thGenCal • 9:13p, 2/8/24
4thGenCal said:
stu said:
oskidunker said:
For years no students came so the only way to increase revenue was to go after whales.
Do the whales really need those doors? You'd think without the doors we'd have more students screaming and everyone, including the whales, would have a better experience. If I were a big donor (which I'm not) I'd pay to have the doors removed and the seats restored. And for some changes in athletic administration.
Exactly what I am pushing for and Mark Madsen is 100% supporting this - its about increasing the home court advantage and giving the team an edge - plus giving the students better seats and the result is a better overall supporting atmosphere. Likely will take some donation dollars to get it done.


Haven't seen this brought up yet, but do we have a longterm plan for the new TV platform?

I get that we probably didn't think we'd actually have sell outs this year, so blocking an entire section of seats wasn't a big deal. But if madsen can actually turn this thing around, we're gonna need those seats man
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7:41a, 2/9/24
Perhaps we could replace the two entrances with two big statues of Joe Starkey?
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In reply to Cal88 • 7:58a, 2/9/24
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Perhaps we could replace the two entrances with two big statues of Joe Starkey?
How about a Pete Newell and a Jason Kidd?
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In reply to bearister • 8:23a, 2/9/24
bearister said:
Econ141 said:
Are students still getting in for free?


Yeah, I got in using some props and a fake Student ID.



Reminds me of one of my TAs back in the day . . .
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In reply to bearsandgiants • 8:52a, 2/9/24
bearsandgiants said:
This game is nationally televised on FOX. What a golden opportunity to shine. We have to sell out, and we have to win. Could be a recruiting bonanza.
It is a big game. For a lot of reasons. It is always good to beat UCLA even if they are down a little like this season. A sweep would be great. Re establishing Haas as a great home court advantage is huge. The big programs simply rarely lose at home. When Cal has had good teams they are very tough at Haas.

A couple of things that make Cal attractive to potential recruits are immediate PT and style of play. If they start to win more even better. But transfers will want to play. Tyson has shown a path for elite transfers that are looking for a place to showcase. There will be mid major and low major programs with players that have developed that will be wanting to play in a great league like the ACC.

Madsen has the personality and network to be attractive to transfers and HS players alike. I expect 2024 class to be mostly transfers, but 2025 could produce a HS class that will be very highly regarded. If the collective is funded well enough Cal could land another good transfer class in hoops.

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8:37p, 2/9/24
Looks like it will be not as big of a turnout vs the USC game. Expecting 8,000+
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In reply to Johnfox • 8:55p, 2/9/24
Johnfox said:
Looks like it will be not as big of a turnout vs the USC game. Expecting 8,000+
Interesting. So I guess there was a Bronnie effect that boosted attendance.
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In reply to philbert • 9:38p, 2/9/24
philbert said:
Johnfox said:
Looks like it will be not as big of a turnout vs the USC game. Expecting 8,000+
Interesting. So I guess there was a Bronnie effect that boosted attendance.

There was, to an extent, IMO. It's generational. Like when they had that question on the scoreboard a few games ago, Michael or Lebron for GOAT? Most of the players picked Lebron. I was like, what?!?

The Gen Z crowd is more attuned to the individuals, celebrity, etc... and I can't name a single player for UCLA (rare).
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9:46p, 2/9/24
yeah, not a sellout and maybe lunar new year impacted attendance some, but hopefully it fills up at least as full as the stanford game

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10:00p, 2/9/24
Bears a 1.5 point favorite.

Trivia question: When is the last time Cal was favored over FUCLA?
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2:54a, 2/10/24
Is there a chance Askew is back for the pac touney? That elevates Bears to a great shot at winning it..if not it will bereliant on Cone shooting like late, ike in his whoe history, squaring up on his fade eft jumper...AND Aimaq never bringing the ball DOWN!!!to
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7:39a, 2/10/24
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cal basketball attendance update: the reality is that the presence of the king & the potentially the final match up of cal vs ucla in men's basketball in our lifetimes is gonna result in 2 sold out battles at haas pavilion

keep in mind the majority of the games this season have resulted in 2500+ fans, FREE tixs to all students still need to be offered for the final 2 games of the 2023/24 season vs oregon & oregon state along with all of next season & cal football games at memorial stadium during this fall's inaugural season in the 2024

heavy is the head that wears the crown (that creates a buzz re: the magic of cal basketball)#

ucla gameday attendance update: it appears that there will be SEVERAL THOUSAND UNSOLD/EMPTY seats at today's probable final basketball game of our lifetimes between cal & ucla yet markeisha never offered the students at the #1 ranked public university in the world FREE tixs to this once in a lifetime collegiate experience to celebrate school spirit at their future alma mater

knowlton couldn't figure this out either

and that's just sad as ****

there are zero reasons on planet earth that today's attendance should not be a sold out 11,700

markeisha is not only obstinate but she's also 100% incompetent to serve as cal's sales/marketing director, she should be working for the university's parking enforcement team monday thru friday with 9:00 am to 5:00 pm meter reading shifts...and if cal fans see her dumb azz at haas this afternoon they should tell her that & ask her if the students are gonna be offered FREE tixs to the season ending oregon & oregon state games?
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In reply to hbear777 • 8:02a, 2/10/24
hbear777 said:
Is there a chance Askew is back for the pac touney? That elevates Bears to a great shot at winning it..if not it will bereliant on Cone shooting like late, ike in his whoe history, squaring up on his fade eft jumper...AND Aimaq never bringing the ball DOWN!!!to


NO
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In reply to bearister • 8:33a, 2/10/24
bearister said:
Bears a 1.5 point favorite.

Trivia question: When is the last time Cal was favored over FUCLA?

I feel like I'm seeing many "not in the last 7 years" references this year.
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In reply to oskidunker • 8:36a, 2/10/24
oskidunker said:
hbear777 said:
Is there a chance Askew is back for the pac touney? That elevates Bears to a great shot at winning it..if not it will bereliant on Cone shooting like late, ike in his whoe history, squaring up on his fade eft jumper...AND Aimaq never bringing the ball DOWN!!!to


NO

I think Askew's final injury has helped Cal. The team knows itself much better since the "PG" finally got settled with Askew out for the season. Cone has played much more steadily since then, and Tyson is much more in control of the offense (especially in crunch time) since then. The team took off at that point.

Otoh, I do think it would be very helpful for Okafor to return. Had been hoping it would be for furd game a couple weeks ago. Fingers crossed it can happen soon and ND can get some good run in before conference tournament.
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8:53a, 2/10/24
Gotta fill up Haas against a Cal rival

Many students chose Cal over UCLA

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