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UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:34 pm
by LA_Mustang
“@ESPNAndyKatz: UConn, Duke will square off at Meadowlands http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... nds-season via @espncbb”

I hate these venues but it's not going away.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:58 pm
by Pony147
When I first read this, I thought the game was going to be in MetLife Stadium. In December :lol:

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:23 pm
by FriscoPMG
The Izod Center instead of Madison Square Garden or Barclays? Seems like an odd venue selection for a big time game in the NYC area.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:31 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
Should be a great chance for The American to make a huge statement on a big stage.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:33 pm
by Digetydog
DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote:Should be a great chance for The American to make a huge statement on a big stage.


The Izod Center is not a big stage. In terms of NY area venues, it ranks well behind MSG, Barclays and the Prudential Center. Heck, it might rank behind the dump that the Islanders play in.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:37 pm
by sadderbudweiser
Didn't The American just make a big statement on a very large stage? Pretty hard to top that.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:50 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
sadderbudweiser wrote:Didn't The American just make a big statement on a very large stage? Pretty hard to top that.

Good point!

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:16 am
by Treadway21
sadderbudweiser wrote:Didn't The American just make a big statement on a very large stage? Pretty hard to top that.

Perfect.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:57 am
by Grant Carter
Maybe he meant it was a chance for the ACC to make a statement on a big stage.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:43 pm
by sdhusky
Grant Carter wrote:Maybe he meant it was a chance for the ACC to make a statement on a big stage.


Duke playing UCONN at the gym in my neighborhood is a big stage IMHO.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:05 pm
by OhioBrownFan
sdhusky wrote:
Grant Carter wrote:Maybe he meant it was a chance for the ACC to make a statement on a big stage.


Duke playing UCONN at the gym in my neighborhood is a big stage IMHO.

For sure, Meadowlands are right outside NYC. Will be an awesome match-up.

Re: UConn/Duke at Meadowlands

PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:44 am
by sadderbudweiser
FriscoPMG wrote:The Izod Center instead of Madison Square Garden or Barclays? Seems like an odd venue selection for a big time game in the NYC area.



Most likely the choice of venue has to do with scheduling. Barclays and The Garden are most likely tougher and more expensive book. Add to that the games the two teams already have on their schedules. add to that the fact that Izod probably made them an offer they couldn't refuse. Then add the fact that the TV money is probably the same at any of the venues. Then add the fact that both teams fans would travel to any of the three.

Conclusion: 1+1+1+1= Duke Sucks.