Valley of the Sun Shootout

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:20 am

Tuesday December 5th, 2017

7:00 U of A vs Texas A&M
9:30 Grand Canyon vs St. John's

Talking Stick Resort Arena, Downtown Phoenix

Presale went on sale today at 10:00

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:34 am

fuck yeah, phoenix!

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:37 am

I don't follow NBA at all, so had no idea what that arena was. Nice to see it holds 18K+

Talking Stick Resort Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It opened on June 6, 1992, at a construction cost of $89 million. It was known as America West Arena from 1992 to 2006 and as US Airways Center from 2006 to 2015

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:55 am

Merkin wrote:I don't follow NBA at all, so had no idea what that arena was. Nice to see it holds 18K+

Talking Stick Resort Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It opened on June 6, 1992, at a construction cost of $89 million. It was known as America West Arena from 1992 to 2006 and as US Airways Center from 2006 to 2015

I think we last played there in 2006 against the Illini. A high school senior named Jerryd Bayless sat near court side showing more fire than any Wildcat on the floor, but we won.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:00 am

Longhorned wrote:
Merkin wrote:I don't follow NBA at all, so had no idea what that arena was. Nice to see it holds 18K+

Talking Stick Resort Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It opened on June 6, 1992, at a construction cost of $89 million. It was known as America West Arena from 1992 to 2006 and as US Airways Center from 2006 to 2015
I think we last played there in 2006 against the Illini. A high school senior named Jerryd Bayless sat near court side showing more fire than any Wildcat on the floor, but we won.

December 14, 2008 U of A defeated #4 Gonzaga at US Airways 69-64

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:01 am

I remember in 2003 it was easier to get a ticket on the road than at home. Might be the same this year and Talking Stick Resort Arena will have beer.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:36 pm

Longhorned wrote:
Merkin wrote:I don't follow NBA at all, so had no idea what that arena was. Nice to see it holds 18K+

Talking Stick Resort Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It opened on June 6, 1992, at a construction cost of $89 million. It was known as America West Arena from 1992 to 2006 and as US Airways Center from 2006 to 2015
I think we last played there in 2006 against the Illini. A high school senior named Jerryd Bayless sat near court side showing more fire than any Wildcat on the floor, but we won.

I was at that game and agree.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:28 pm

Miller press conference tomorrow in Phoenix about the Shootout

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:17 pm

I remember going to a double header there back in Dec. 1993.

We beat Okla. State and ASU lost to Boston College.

Good times.

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:36 am

DTL for the presale

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:10 am

PHXCATS wrote:Miller press conference tomorrow in Phoenix about the Shootout

Time?

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:16 am

on now

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:19 am

Jefe wrote:
PHXCATS wrote:Miller press conference tomorrow in Phoenix about the Shootout
Time?

right now

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:34 am

Dan the Man!

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:52 pm

I am liking this new station in Phoenix already:

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:12 pm

Arizona fan sections: 101,121-124,201-203,227-232

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:10 am

Tickets are up, $30-200. $75 right next to our bench

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:01 am

Looks like ticket sales are not that great for this game.

This will be U of A's second best OOC game. Why are people not buying tickets.

By the way, GCU is a force now in terms of attendance and atmosphere.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:10 am

Watch out, GCU will definitely be the new powerhouse in the state soon. Multiple final 4s and championships. all because of their good fans.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:15 am

PHXCATS wrote:Looks like ticket sales are not that great for this game.

This will be U of A's second best OOC game. Why are people not buying tickets.

By the way, GCU is a force now in terms of attendance and atmosphere.

Maybe U of A's Phoenix fan base isn't a powerful force worth catering to?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:16 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
PHXCATS wrote:Looks like ticket sales are not that great for this game.

This will be U of A's second best OOC game. Why are people not buying tickets.

By the way, GCU is a force now in terms of attendance and atmosphere.
Maybe U of A's Phoenix fan base isn't a powerful force worth catering to?

They are all just going to Arcadia Tavern.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:19 am

UAEebs86 wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
PHXCATS wrote:Looks like ticket sales are not that great for this game.

This will be U of A's second best OOC game. Why are people not buying tickets.

By the way, GCU is a force now in terms of attendance and atmosphere.
Maybe U of A's Phoenix fan base isn't a powerful force worth catering to?

They are all just going to Arcadia Tavern.

All alumni events will be at the game, not at the chapter bars.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:21 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
PHXCATS wrote:Looks like ticket sales are not that great for this game.

This will be U of A's second best OOC game. Why are people not buying tickets.

By the way, GCU is a force now in terms of attendance and atmosphere.
Maybe U of A's Phoenix fan base isn't a powerful force worth catering to?

Perhaps not.

But I am really surprised that there are so many tickets available still. No one in Tucson wants to go? Just because it is a weeknight? Ticket prices too high? No one knows about it? People not excited about Texas A&M?

cats101 · Post by **cats101** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:52 am

For me, being in Tucson, it's mainly with the game being on a weekday.

There should be enough alumni in Phx to move more tickets. You know, the ones that ask for games to be played there.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:52 am

I did my part, bought 8 seats back in July. Taking at least a half day off too

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:58 am

Yeah, I was thinking about going but just now realized it's a weeknight. At least it's the early game, maybe doable.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:31 pm

Extremely disappointed in the response by Phoenix for this game. I do think it somewhat messaging and somewhat it being a weeknight. No real buzz anywhetr in Phoenix or Tucson since the presser for it. That said Phoenix alumni should have stepped up bigger to date.

There should be a huge U of A party before the game at the Coors Light Cold Zone. (all ages welcome) I set it up but then was asked by Tucson if they could take control of it so we will see.

prh · Post by **prh** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:36 pm

Weird, I thought that Phoenix had such a great fan base that they deserved some games up there. You know like they thought they were better than the Tucson fans. And now they aren't interested in going to such a great basketball game? Strange

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:37 pm

prh wrote:Weird, I thought that Phoenix had such a great fan base that they deserved some games up there. You know like they thought they were better than the Tucson fans. And now they aren't interested in going to such a great basketball game? Strange

I thought Tucson was jealous of Phoenix too or something? Oh wait, that was just machina being a troll.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:45 pm

prh wrote:Weird, I thought that Phoenix had such a great fan base that they deserved some games up there. You know like they thought they were better than the Tucson fans. And now they aren't interested in going to such a great basketball game? Strange

Clearly Phoenix isn't stepping up when it has the chance to.

Dont think it was ever said Phoenix fans were better. Just that a lot of fans were in Phoenix who deserved something but I guess not anymore with this poor support thus far.

Mini packs for the holiday games in Tucson haven't sold out yet, maybe just the December time is not good for games.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:54 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:I remember going to a double header there back in Dec. 1993.

We beat Okla. State and ASU lost to Boston College.

Good times.

Same day UCLA football shit the bed vs Edgerrin James and Miami and cost us that Rose Bowl back in. Seemed like there were 500 fans crammed in a reception room in the concourse that was showing the game. They were showing it on the arena screen between ASU and UA games and the players were starting to watch it...with 10 minutes or so before tip, the feed shut off and people went pouring into the concourse to find that TV. There was one, up in the corner mounted from the ceiling, and a bunch of ASU and UA fans packed in like sardines. When UCLA's last Cade duck fell to the ground and Miami secured the win, the ASU fans had the only win that day they cared about. Sucked.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:57 pm

If we draw 7500 to Phoenix on a Tuesday night for an out of conference game, that is pretty solid.

We'll still outdraw a weeknight home game in Pauley. Perspective...the U of A is not in Phoenix, and the hardcore Phoenix fans have tickets by and large and would rather go to McKale than a sterile whateverAWAiscalledtoday environment for a Tuesday OOC on TV.

If you expected a sellout, your expectations are all wrong.

And, yeah...this FBI bullshit is going to keep a few Cats fans not looking for a night of bullshit from ASU fans from going. That's reality, whether it is deserved or not.

YoDeFoe · Post by **YoDeFoe** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:15 pm

Can I make a 9:55pm flight out of Sky Harbor after this game? TSA pre-check.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:17 pm

YoDeFoe wrote:Can I make a 9:55pm flight out of Sky Harbor after this game? TSA pre-check.

If you are not checking in a bag it would be close

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:41 pm

prh wrote:Weird, I thought that Phoenix had such a great fan base that they deserved some games up there. You know like they thought they were better than the Tucson fans. And now they aren't interested in going to such a great basketball game? Strange

You’ve never been to the Arcadia Tavern.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:52 pm

YoDeFoe wrote:Can I make a 9:55pm flight out of Sky Harbor after this game? TSA pre-check.

I would leave at 8:40 at the latest and bring carry on only. Its only 3.5 miles, request an Uber as you leave your seat

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:04 pm

Two separate groups of guys said last night they were going but haven't got tickets yet. Wish sales were a lot better to date but ultimate judgment should be held until the game date

TatetheGreat · Post by **TatetheGreat** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:50 pm

Will be in Section 102

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:17 pm

Plenty of time. Let's see how tickets sales go after the real season starts and the sports news starts talking about basketball and the marketing kicks in. You have to forgive Phoenix, we don't talk college basketball until college football starts ramping down. Not like Tucson that talks college basketball 24/7/365. It is still football season y'all...can you believe that!

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:01 pm

EVCat wrote:
UAEebs86 wrote:I remember going to a double header there back in Dec. 1993.

We beat Okla. State and ASU lost to Boston College.

Good times.
Same day UCLA football shit the bed vs Edgerrin James and Miami and cost us that Rose Bowl back in. Seemed like there were 500 fans crammed in a reception room in the concourse that was showing the game. They were showing it on the arena screen between ASU and UA games and the players were starting to watch it...with 10 minutes or so before tip, the feed shut off and people went pouring into the concourse to find that TV. There was one, up in the corner mounted from the ceiling, and a bunch of ASU and UA fans packed in like sardines. When UCLA's last Cade duck fell to the ground and Miami secured the win, the ASU fans had the only win that day they cared about. Sucked.

I was at the El Paseo bar in Santa Fe during that disaster in Miami.

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:34 am

If I wasnt a big fan and knew about this for a while I wouldnt know about it at all locally. No advertising or anything. It might pickup as basketball season starts and people watch to see the headlines. But this game was more about A&M not wanting to do a true home and home and do neutral site games.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:58 am

Non conference neutral site games out side of the thanksgiving week tourneys are lame IMO.

Vastly prefer the home and home model. Yes I understand why that is difficult from a scheduling perspective

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:58 am

Non conference neutral site games out side of the thanksgiving week tourneys are lame IMO.

Vastly prefer the home and home model. Yes I understand why that is difficult from a scheduling perspective

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:00 am

That’s one way too boost your post count.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:01 am

That’s one way too boost your post count.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:01 am

wyo-cat wrote:That’s one way too boost your post count.

You can say that again.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:01 am

CalStateTempe wrote:Non conference neutral site games out side of the thanksgiving week tourneys are lame IMO.

Vastly prefer the home and home model. Yes I understand why that is difficult from a scheduling perspective

I prefer it as well. But it is largely going the way of the dodo for programs like Arizona. No one wants to play us in Tucson. And Sean Miller probably doesn't want to play in Lawrence or Lexington either.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:48 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
wyo-cat wrote:That’s one way too boost your post count.
You can say that again.

Lol, my phone has been janky lately with its wifi connection:

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:13 am

Really really jealous, that Stanford and UNC were able to schedule a home and home.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:23 am

Gilbertcat wrote:If I wasnt a big fan and knew about this for a while I wouldnt know about it at all locally. No advertising or anything. It might pickup as basketball season starts and people watch to see the headlines. But this game was more about A&M not wanting to do a true home and home and do neutral site games.

Ive been selling season tickets for a buddy and everyone is asking me for A&M tickets. They all think this game is at McKale. At least the new poster has (PHX) next to it

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