tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post46871147661588041..comments2023-10-19T06:47:01.472-06:00Comments on LetsGoDU: News & Notes From Around PioNationdggoddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-12208376919424764152011-03-07T21:26:52.575-07:002011-03-07T21:26:52.575-07:00@ silky
LOL!
@ 10:08
I love it!
@ Swami
I knew y...@ silky<br />LOL!<br /><br />@ 10:08<br />I love it!<br /><br />@ Swami<br />I knew you would be reasonable but slow down dude. <br /> <br />Ticket prices weren’t cut as much as some people might like to think, especially for marquee games.<br /><br />CC townies? It’s got to be 80 % townies here. I’m a townie and proud of it. You’re obviously not a townie. Townie is a derogatory term and you know it. Maybe that attitude drives the townies away?<br /><br />No band… That sucks and you win… Where was your band this past weekend?<br /><br />We both have a long way to go? Really bro? Where are we going to go? I can’t speak for DU but I think CC is top 10 team in annual attendance.<br /><br />What is the population of the Denver metro area? 2.5 million? That’s more than just a “bigger city.” It’s a city 5 times the size of Colorado Springs.<br /><br />What’s my point? No more doom and gloom. The BTHC is done deal. I’m not worried. Maybe I’m stupid. Maybe not. Chill out and enjoy the show. It’s March.mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-17813044933210364302011-03-07T21:08:04.583-07:002011-03-07T21:08:04.583-07:00also @ mexico 10:00
I'm sorry, man, but I'...also @ mexico 10:00<br /><br />I'm sorry, man, but I've got magic. I've got poetry in my fingertips. Most of the time - and this includes naps - I'm an F-18, bro. And I will destroy you in the air. I will deploy my ordinance to the ground.<br /><br />bring it on, dipwad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-5613504793119196882011-03-07T21:06:09.858-07:002011-03-07T21:06:09.858-07:00@ mexico 10:00
I'm dealing with fools and tro...@ mexico 10:00<br /><br />I'm dealing with fools and trolls and soft targets. It's just strafing runs in my underwear before my first cup of coffee. I don't have time for these clowns.Silkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-23173381112761667512011-03-07T21:05:20.863-07:002011-03-07T21:05:20.863-07:00yawn, you're a loser using someone elses mater...yawn, you're a loser using someone elses material. Take your kittie blood and pound sand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-51879733943227998602011-03-07T21:03:25.497-07:002011-03-07T21:03:25.497-07:00BBEF:
1. CC struggles with attendance even more t...BBEF:<br /><br />1. CC struggles with attendance even more than DU does. CC had to cut it ticket prices this year to make up the losses. Both play to about 85% of capacity.<br /><br />2. Both Colorado Springs and Denver are full of transients. Both are private schools with small student bodies and both struggle to fill seats. CC has far less local competition that Denver does, even though Denver is the bigger city. Same story - we both compete with ski resorts that no other schools really do.<br /><br />3. CSWA is a decent arena, but it's a municipal rink that has a far less collegiate feel than DU's arena. The townie fans at CC cheer a little more than DU's townies (especially after goals), but DU's game night atmosphere is a little better, IMHO. The band makes a huge difference at DU, and DU has a better student section.<br /><br />All in all, both schools have a long way to go.puck swaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-20473847997101462662011-03-07T21:00:19.407-07:002011-03-07T21:00:19.407-07:00@ anon 9:14, 9:46 and 9:49
Go back to the troll w...@ anon 9:14, 9:46 and 9:49<br /><br />Go back to the troll whole where you came from.<br /><br />Swami can stand up for himself. <br /><br />I’m sure he will come up with a reasonable response and defeat this earthworm with his words.<br /><br />I’ve got tiger blood and Adonis DNA!mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-74002968713459086622011-03-07T20:46:53.780-07:002011-03-07T20:46:53.780-07:00my bad... anon 9:43 now signed mexico...
I am on ...my bad... anon 9:43 now signed mexico...<br /><br />I am on a drug. It’s called Charlie Sheen...mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-63582485538702720652011-03-07T20:46:35.859-07:002011-03-07T20:46:35.859-07:00a pair of labia like you?a pair of labia like you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-43762714343561975352011-03-07T20:43:58.607-07:002011-03-07T20:43:58.607-07:00@ anon 9:14
Grow a pair
Quit hiding dude. It’s e...@ anon 9:14<br /><br />Grow a pair<br /><br />Quit hiding dude. It’s embarrassing. Next subjectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-52224052097400802982011-03-07T20:14:03.124-07:002011-03-07T20:14:03.124-07:00Cleveland Steamer World Arena, is a bland, generic...Cleveland Steamer World Arena, is a bland, generic pit! It does have great participation banners though. Gets good crowds cuz it's the only game in town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-12330156367780544392011-03-07T20:12:33.386-07:002011-03-07T20:12:33.386-07:00BBEF - AKA - mexico
Sorry everyone – I also go by...BBEF - AKA - mexico<br /><br />Sorry everyone – I also go by the name of mexico…BBEF is mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-39744029083883596182011-03-07T20:10:13.033-07:002011-03-07T20:10:13.033-07:00@ Swami 8:51 Point # 4
We don’t have that problem...@ Swami 8:51 Point # 4<br /><br />We don’t have that problem down south… How do you explain that?<br /><br />@ point # 5<br /><br />C Springs is way more transient than the Mile High City. It’s true, bro.<br /><br />@ point # 6<br /><br />Yep, CC markets hockey. Bus stops to billboards. Word gets out. <br /><br />@ Finally<br /><br />I’ve never been to the Mag so this is hearsay – I’ve been told (by Denverites) that the CSWA is like a mini Pepsi Center and a much better place to see a game.BBEFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-38215283803753705592011-03-07T20:00:34.897-07:002011-03-07T20:00:34.897-07:00@ Chelsea 7:10
You're cute. Do you have a BF...@ Chelsea 7:10<br /><br />You're cute. Do you have a BF? Do you want to come down south this weekend and "chill" in my hot tub? Let me know so I cancel the male / female escort.<br /><br />I'll even let you suck my TIGER BLOOD!!!mexiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-56126390000359977592011-03-07T19:51:21.955-07:002011-03-07T19:51:21.955-07:00This is complex issue that has been explored many ...This is complex issue that has been explored many times.<br /><br />A few thinga about the market:<br /><br />1) We live in hyper-saturated sports city where DU is hockey is between #10-15 in local fan interest, compared to other pro and major college teams here, so getting publicity is hard. A DU hockey game is luck to make page 15of the Denver Post on most weekends, which means the community doesn't see the games as important. It's way down the pecking order here.<br /><br />2) DU is an affluent school with a wide out of state population that would mostly rather be skiing. Student attendence is good for name brand opponents and rivals. Not so much for other schools.<br /><br />3) Colorado fans in general don't get too excited about college sports - all CO teams strugle to fill seats in this state. CU, CSU, DU, etc all struggle at the gate.<br /><br />4) The local Denver community has a hard time emotionally bonding with a small private school that they think is for rich people, so there are far less casual fans than in other places. <br /><br />5) Denver is a transient city full of people who didn't grow up here and who maintain their old sports allegiances. It makes it tough to gain new converts.<br /><br />6) DU is not marketing hockey much, as they sell about 85% of capacity at the box office. Now alot of people have tickets and don't come, which explains most of the empty seats. I think there is direct correlation between no-shows and opponent name brand/rivals. There are about 1,000 ticket holders who don't come to games with non-rivals or non-name brand schools. <br /><br />Finally, the DU game night experiences now are much better now then five years ago. Band, fight song, Boone, student promotions, grilling society, etc are all fairly recent upgrades. We still have a ways to go, but at some point, the fans need to do their part and show up.puck swaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-78237310100507322632011-03-07T19:19:20.615-07:002011-03-07T19:19:20.615-07:00Didn't Boone choose Hot Springs over the St Cl...Didn't Boone choose Hot Springs over the St Cloud series? <br /><br />Just sayin - don't blame the band.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-42905540515757150332011-03-07T18:10:56.797-07:002011-03-07T18:10:56.797-07:00At Anon 4:56 I'm a student and my friends and ...At Anon 4:56 I'm a student and my friends and I have been going to St.Paul to support our boys for the past three years, we're planning on going again this year. To be fair there was not that many of us going but it has been more than one, which is a step in the right direction. If you are up in the club section be sure to stop by and say hi, fellow supporters are always welcome in our section.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521277260608322044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-59025919452204829542011-03-07T17:31:12.226-07:002011-03-07T17:31:12.226-07:00typo above
first sentence should have said:
&qu...typo above <br />first sentence should have said:<br /><br />"DU students were still in class this past weekend (they still are), so thats NOT the reason"1980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-62288846428044047922011-03-07T17:29:15.338-07:002011-03-07T17:29:15.338-07:00DU students were still in class this past weekend ...DU students were still in class this past weekend (they still are), so thats the reason. They will be in the middle of finals this weekend, so expect even less of a turn out.<br /><br /> Bottom line, people (student, alumns, community) aren't that into it. I have been to nearly every Friday night game for the past 12 years, and its been pretty consistent (except they year of the NHL lockout) in lack of enthusiasm. I go just because I like hockey. I grew up going to Division III games in northern NY with way more enthusiastic crowds.<br /> <br />DU hockey is what it is, a solid on ice product, no fan base. But I will go this friday (and sunday if need be) and still enjoy it.1980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-52874773121693517842011-03-07T17:23:58.463-07:002011-03-07T17:23:58.463-07:005:35....well said. We need a full house at home b...5:35....well said. We need a full house at home before we start worrying about other venues.<br /><br />Question for the fellas on campus: does every single one of you have a booty call every Friday and Sat night during the season when DU plays at home? Doubt it. There's no other excuse for not supporting your team. Unless you're getting your knob waxed, get out there and support the Pioneers. Come on fellas!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-17056025432516855032011-03-07T17:00:52.455-07:002011-03-07T17:00:52.455-07:00According to the newspaper this past weekend, the ...According to the newspaper this past weekend, the attendance was more like 5300-5600, so it was a little more that half full. I think this is all about marketing. It takes money to make money - and DU ain't going to spend money on the kind of ideas we're throwing out - plain and simple. It's not like the team stinks and nobody cares; and not like they're going to CHL or NAHL , or high school games instead of DU games. <br />I also think if the Avalanche turns thier program around and starts filling up Pepsi - it would overflow to DU hockey games. There's no problem filling up the CSU and CU football stadiums in the fall....... why?<br />We need more mainstream media news coverage. Rarely a mention on chanels 31, 4, 7 and 9 Sports segments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-77687528796407440562011-03-07T16:35:16.655-07:002011-03-07T16:35:16.655-07:00We need to start filling our home arena first, the...We need to start filling our home arena first, then worry about the Final Five. You gotta walk before you run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-80013289898907263802011-03-07T15:56:32.763-07:002011-03-07T15:56:32.763-07:00I saw one, that's right, one fan wearing a DU ...I saw one, that's right, one fan wearing a DU hockey jersey in St. Paul last year at the final five. <br /><br />If DU shows up this weekend and makes it to St.Paul, maybe DG and the blog faithful should put their money where their mouth is and support the team at the conference tournament.<br /><br />Talk is cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-29079690644935565152011-03-07T15:51:19.299-07:002011-03-07T15:51:19.299-07:00Reading the comments on this blog is like watching...Reading the comments on this blog is like watching the movie ground- hog day. Get over it, your student base is primarily made up of academic types from very wealthy families. This is not your typical student body that eats and breathes sports, or for that matter, ever even played a team sport. <br /><br />Additionally, the DU administration is made up of the same type of academics who "just don't get it" when it comes to sports. If they can get the enrollment maxed out, that's their priority. DU hockey attendance is a long way down the list.<br /><br />"A top 10 hockey program", I'll agree with that. <br /><br />Sorry DU hockey faithful, but you have a very large hill to climb when it comes to increasing support/attendance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-47458846434768025742011-03-07T15:02:30.564-07:002011-03-07T15:02:30.564-07:00At Fenway park they play Sweet Caroline during the...At Fenway park they play Sweet Caroline during the 8th inning break. The entire 38,000 fans sing it with gusto. We should do the same during a two minute commercial. It would take the entire two minutes so would have to be started right at the start when a T.V. break is on. It's a great crowd sing along, something the students would look forward to and make coming to the game more attractive.Aluuumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-48523607764614898802011-03-07T14:38:14.506-07:002011-03-07T14:38:14.506-07:00I'm just kinda bummed that Mankato laid a turd...I'm just kinda bummed that Mankato laid a turd at home this weekend, costing us a matchup with Bemidji and the associated Beaver jokes. Stupid landcows... at least it has been something like 8 years since Mankato has won in Denver. Take em in 2, boys...Silkynoreply@blogger.com