Oct 31, 2022: Fran brings up putting Students behind the Benches (Beth wants students around the court). Future Renovation of Carver-Hawkeye Arena?
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Looks like all of these fans had a blast and enjoyed "the product" that they saw.
Iowa is not the only B1G program struggling with attendance.
Oregon is ranked #15 in the country; UCLA is #22.
Oregon is ranked #15 in the country; UCLA is #22.
Announced Attendance (tickets sold AND distributed): 7,812
Actual tickets scanned/butts in the seats: takes a FOIA from a beat writer to get that number.
From someone at the game:
Actual tickets scanned/butts in the seats: takes a FOIA from a beat writer to get that number.
From someone at the game:
I thought the crowd was good tonight. I felt tonight's turnout was better than the Northwestern game
Good column.
Some excerpts:
Labeling Carver-Hawkeye Arena as dated is being kind. Little has changed for the average fan experience since Tom Davis walked the sideline.
For many folks, it's a hike to the bathrooms and concessions with long lines upon arrival. Accessibility is challenging with only one public elevator. The call for moving the student section stretches back to the '90s, at least.
It took way too long to build a practice facility. And the investment paled in comparison to the new wrestling facility or the indoor football facility.
The NIL contributions for men's basketball lag behind the competition. Inside its own department, other programs and the athletic department as a whole vie for a limited amount of dollars. This ain't Michigan or Ohio State.
You may not like it, but the commitment to men's basketball makes it a tough place to win at the highest level. We have a pretty darn big sample size of evidence showing it.
Move the student section. If that means the media sits at the top of the arena, so be it.
Put vendors in the stands. Add restrooms. Get creative with promotions.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, let's not compare the men's and women's basketball programs. The latter was selling out because a generational talent made it the best it's ever been and must-see entertainment. It was awesome. It's also not easily replicated.
Hopefully Beth Goetz is a student of her men's basketball program's history. Then she'll see that the path to reaching greater heights starts with a bigger investment in it.
www.si.com
Some excerpts:
Labeling Carver-Hawkeye Arena as dated is being kind. Little has changed for the average fan experience since Tom Davis walked the sideline.
For many folks, it's a hike to the bathrooms and concessions with long lines upon arrival. Accessibility is challenging with only one public elevator. The call for moving the student section stretches back to the '90s, at least.
It took way too long to build a practice facility. And the investment paled in comparison to the new wrestling facility or the indoor football facility.
The NIL contributions for men's basketball lag behind the competition. Inside its own department, other programs and the athletic department as a whole vie for a limited amount of dollars. This ain't Michigan or Ohio State.
You may not like it, but the commitment to men's basketball makes it a tough place to win at the highest level. We have a pretty darn big sample size of evidence showing it.
Move the student section. If that means the media sits at the top of the arena, so be it.
Put vendors in the stands. Add restrooms. Get creative with promotions.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, let's not compare the men's and women's basketball programs. The latter was selling out because a generational talent made it the best it's ever been and must-see entertainment. It was awesome. It's also not easily replicated.
Hopefully Beth Goetz is a student of her men's basketball program's history. Then she'll see that the path to reaching greater heights starts with a bigger investment in it.
Hawkeye Hoops Needs More Help
It's Not the Coach, It's the Level of Commitment to Program
8 pm tip on a Tuesday night.
The temp was 4 degrees with a -15 feels like temp (16 mph winds)
The temp was 4 degrees with a -15 feels like temp (16 mph winds)
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Hope Beth is taking as good of notes as Kirk
IOWA needs:
* a new coach
* a Carver renovation
* free tickets to all students (and maybe feed them, too)
Announced attendance last night (total tickets sold & distributed) was 8,004
Actual butts in the seats (tickets scanned) was much lower, of course.
www.espn.com
Actual butts in the seats (tickets scanned) was much lower, of course.
Minnesota 72-67 Iowa (Jan 21, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game, final score 72-67, from January 21, 2025 on ESPN.
2,800 to 3,200Announced attendance last night (total tickets sold & distributed) was 8,004
Actual butts in the seats (tickets scanned) was much lower, of course.
Minnesota 72-67 Iowa (Jan 21, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game, final score 72-67, from January 21, 2025 on ESPN.
Penn State at Iowa
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:07 PM Tip
TV Coverage: FS1
Announced Attendance (tickets sold & distributed): 8,619
Tickets scanned (actual butts in the seats): less than the # above
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:07 PM Tip
TV Coverage: FS1
Announced Attendance (tickets sold & distributed): 8,619
Tickets scanned (actual butts in the seats): less than the # above
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CHA was doomed from the start. Seats way too far from the court. Look at all the space on the ends and sides. Too many aisles down low. A "renovation" won't fix the basic design flaws.
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Looks like the weather was brutal.Penn State at Iowa
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:07 PM Tip
TV Coverage: FS1
Announced Attendance (tickets sold & distributed): 8,619
Tickets scanned (actual butts in the seats): less than the # above
A Tuesday night 6 pm CT Tip vs #7 ranked Purdue had an announced attendance (total tickets sold & distributed) of 8,445
The scanned tickets (actual butts in the seats) was a lot less.
www.espn.com
The scanned tickets (actual butts in the seats) was a lot less.
Purdue 90-81 Iowa (Feb 4, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game, final score 90-81, from February 4, 2025 on ESPN.
That's sad to see. Guess we can stop blaming the soft non-conference home schedule for bad attendance. A top 10 opponent comes to town, and people still aren't showing up.
Maybe…….perhaps the University will provide the red and white pom poms.Dressed in Red?
Like to see how they put vendors in the stands.Good column.
Some excerpts:
Labeling Carver-Hawkeye Arena as dated is being kind. Little has changed for the average fan experience since Tom Davis walked the sideline.
For many folks, it's a hike to the bathrooms and concessions with long lines upon arrival. Accessibility is challenging with only one public elevator. The call for moving the student section stretches back to the '90s, at least.
It took way too long to build a practice facility. And the investment paled in comparison to the new wrestling facility or the indoor football facility.
The NIL contributions for men's basketball lag behind the competition. Inside its own department, other programs and the athletic department as a whole vie for a limited amount of dollars. This ain't Michigan or Ohio State.
You may not like it, but the commitment to men's basketball makes it a tough place to win at the highest level. We have a pretty darn big sample size of evidence showing it.
Move the student section. If that means the media sits at the top of the arena, so be it.
Put vendors in the stands. Add restrooms. Get creative with promotions.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, let's not compare the men's and women's basketball programs. The latter was selling out because a generational talent made it the best it's ever been and must-see entertainment. It was awesome. It's also not easily replicated.
Hopefully Beth Goetz is a student of her men's basketball program's history. Then she'll see that the path to reaching greater heights starts with a bigger investment in it.
Hawkeye Hoops Needs More Help
It's Not the Coach, It's the Level of Commitment to Program
Christ! Front row seats behind the basket.8 pm tip on a Tuesday night.
The temp was 4 degrees with a -15 feels like temp (16 mph winds)
