Agreed, she is changing the game...and also you don't need to tell us your wife doesn't have a penis (NPwife) it is none of our businessYes and the prices are ridiculous. My NPwife and I were just looking into this for a Xmas present for our daughter. It’s amazing what CC’s doing for the women’s game.
Agreed, she is changing the game...and also you don't need to tell us your wife doesn't have a penis (NPwife) it is none of our business![]()
Tickets at OSU are $300+. Tickets for OSU vs. Michigan are $30.
The circus is going to be very challenging for Iowa/Bluder as the year goes on. I worry there will be a couple of shocking bumps on the road this year. BIG WBB fans, officials, crowds have never seen anything like what is happening this year. Caitlin also doesn’t have a roster of McDonald’s All Americans to help her. Will be interesting to watch.
They have started to play much better in their last few games. Granted, the competition isn't what they are playing but I have a lot more confidence in them than I did 4 weeks ago. All the other players need to do is play well enough and make enough layups to keep the defense honest so Caitlyn can get some space to make plays. Plus, Martin is definitely playing better. Losing to Kansas State may have been the best thing to happen to the team.The circus is going to be very challenging for Iowa/Bluder as the year goes on. I worry there will be a couple of shocking bumps on the road this year. BIG WBB fans, officials, crowds have never seen anything like what is happening this year. Caitlin also doesn’t have a roster of McDonald’s All Americans to help her. Will be interesting to watch.
The build up for Iowa/Clark reminds me of the build up for the Indiana 1975-76 men’s team. I was there when they got to the Field House the day before their game for their walk through, and it was a bit of a zoo just for their practice. Sorta like a big crowd for the sound check.
I think it was equally as big when Magic and MSU came to town.The circus is going to be very challenging for Iowa/Bluder as the year goes on. I worry there will be a couple of shocking bumps on the road this year. BIG WBB fans, officials, crowds have never seen anything like what is happening this year. Caitlin also doesn’t have a roster of McDonald’s All Americans to help her. Will be interesting to watch.
The build up for Iowa/Clark reminds me of the build up for the Indiana 1975-76 men’s team. I was there when they got to the Field House the day before their game for their walk through, and it was a bit of a zoo just for their practice. Sorta like a big crowd for the sound check.
I never thought about that. That was before my time though, or at least before I was old enough to pay attention.I think it was equally as big when Magic and MSU came to town.
I doubt it. Once she is done so will the crowds.Agreed, she is changing the game...and also you don't need to tell us your wife doesn't have a penis (NPwife) it is none of our business![]()
Well, if Iowa is still fielding competitive teams that finish in the top 5 of the league every year people will still go watch them play. Maybe not so much on the road and there won't be that "buzz" that exists in the arena now, but fans will still show up to home games at least. But if they go back to being mediocre then there won't be any sellouts anymore, that's for sure.I doubt it. Once she is done so will the crowds.
Hopefully she inspired a bunch of little girls to practice to be the next Clark.
I think Minneapolis would be the ideal place for Clark. It’s close and would generate ticket sales. I have my doubts WNBA will ever be national media market drive. IMO its ceiling is a regional sport.Well, if Iowa is still fielding competitive teams that finish in the top 5 of the league every year people will still go watch them play. Maybe not so much on the road and there won't be that "buzz" that exists in the arena now, but fans will still show up to home games at least. But if they go back to being mediocre then there won't be any sellouts anymore, that's for sure.
It's to be determined how much she will change the WNBA. That league needs to figure out a way to get her in a large market. Preferably Chicago, but New York or LA would work too.
It would be good for fans and that can generate media, but I think fans will watch her where ever she is, especially if she continues to do amazing things on the court. But to grow the league, it will be easier in a large market because by and large, the media are pretty lazy and don't like to travel very far to cover stories.I think Minneapolis would be the ideal place for Clark. It’s close and would generate ticket sales. I have my doubts WNBA will ever be national media market drive. IMO its ceiling is a regional sport.
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Caitlin Clark and Iowa bring Wisconsin women's basketball's first sellout in 21 years
The Caitlin Clark show is headed to Madison. The sensational scorer and reigning National Player of the Year has consecutive triple-doubles at the Kohl Center and will have a historic crowd on hand once more.madison.com
Confused about Kohl Center capacity, which I thought was 17,000+ for basketball.
Possible misteak: Bowling Green attendanceSo, I started a spreadsheet for Iowa WBB 2023-24 attendance. I took what I could find in this thread and the interwebs. Here is a viewable link to the spreadsheet with the full season and columns for high points. rebounds, and assists.
Iowa WBB 2023-24 Attendance Spreadsheet
DISCLAIMER: I make misteaks on most things; feel free to make suggestions.
I am confident that you misread it because it clearly shows 14,998 for Bowling Green and not some other number, like, perhaps 6,790.Possible misteak: Bowling Green attendance
Can't the guys in charge add two seats to Carver? I'm about to curse.So, I started a spreadsheet for Iowa WBB 2023-24 attendance. I took what I could find in this thread and the interwebs. Here is a viewable link to the spreadsheet with the full season and columns for high points. rebounds, and assists.
Iowa WBB 2023-24 Attendance Spreadsheet
DISCLAIMER: I make misteaks on most things; feel free to make suggestions.
I think wneff was thinking it was not a full attendance. But tickets were said to be sold out. However I'm still waiting for them to release the block of seats reserved for students to the public. That's no different from Jaime Pollard holding 2000 seats to give away to ISU students.I am confident that you misread it because it clearly shows 14,998 for Bowling Green and not some other number, like, perhaps 6,790.
And thanks, @wneff.
Naw. I just copy & pasted a wrong number in the original version. Fortunately, @wneff is a good copy editor.I think wneff was thinking it was not a full attendance. But tickets were said to be sold out. However I'm still waiting for them to release the block of seats reserved for students to the public. That's no different from Jaime Pollard holding 2000 seats to give away to ISU students.
Seems odd that the article says "Over 13,000 tickets have been sold for the 1:30 p.m. Sunday conference opener between the Badgers and Hawkeyes. It will mark the 10th time Wisconsin has played in front of a crowd over 13,000 in its history, last doing so against Iowa on March 2, 2008 for a crowd of 13,320 people."yep. Kohl Center capacity is 17,230 and they are sold out.
Seems odd that the article says "Over 13,000 tickets have been sold for the 1:30 p.m. Sunday conference opener between the Badgers and Hawkeyes. It will mark the 10th time Wisconsin has played in front of a crowd over 13,000 in its history, last doing so against Iowa on March 2, 2008 for a crowd of 13,320 people."
Seems odd that the article says "Over 13,000 tickets have been sold for the 1:30 p.m. Sunday conference opener between the Badgers and Hawkeyes. It will mark the 10th time Wisconsin has played in front of a crowd over 13,000 in its history, last doing so against Iowa on March 2, 2008 for a crowd of 13,320 people."
Seems odd that the article says "Over 13,000 tickets have been sold for the 1:30 p.m. Sunday conference opener between the Badgers and Hawkeyes. It will mark the 10th time Wisconsin has played in front of a crowd over 13,000 in its history, last doing so against Iowa on March 2, 2008 for a crowd of 13,320 people."
So after the Wisconsin game starts you may be able to walk up and buy a ticket? Not saying I'm going to try.
Taking lessons from kNebby football?Just read where Pollard is giving away 2,000 student tix for Wednesday's women's game vs Iowa?
WTF
Giving away tix when it would easily be a sellout. Likely price gouging others to cover the freebies. 7
That dude is a few cards short of a full deck.
I am confident that you misread it because it clearly shows 14,998 for Bowling Green and not some other number, like, perhaps 6,790.
And thanks, @wneff.