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Economic geography is the key to defining the counties that make up an MSA, specifically commuting patterns. So, looking at the geography of the region Peoria is in and Waterloo/Cedar Falls is in, it is easily understandable that Peoria would have more counties. The influence of other MSA's labor market areas, specifically Cedar Rapids & Iowa City (and even Dubuque) dramatically impact the Cedar Valley while Peoria is only influenced by the Bloomington-Normal labor market area.Comment
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Just so everyone is clear, the first 3 cities he lists were an attempt at sarcasm but the 4th was not.Originally posted by Newsbreaker View Post
My mistake.Comment
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I think this is also driven as much as by population as it is by the history of these schools.
Bradley basketball has been a big deal in Peoria for decades. This is a school that was a national power in the 40's and 50's.
Wichita State doesn't have as long of a tradition, but it's one of only three D-I schools in a state where basketball is the most popular sport.
As far as Creighton, I get the sense it is the basketball school so to speak in Nebraska. It also isn't a case of where Dana Altman put the school on the map although he rebuilt the program. I've attached a cut and paste from Wikipedia, we'll assume it's mostly right, of Creighton in the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Tournament Appearances (16): 1941, 1962, 1964, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1989, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007.
It also goes to show how far Drake has fallen off. They used to sell out Vets Auditorium. Of course, not winning for years didn't help matters."Lot of people talked about Ohio State or Georgetown or Michigan State or whoever, [or] Maryland in our bracket. When the brackets came out, the first team I looked at was Northern Iowa," Kansas Coach Bill Self.Comment
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I think there are probably a bunch of factors at play including poor weather, tradition, population, lack of football, history, etc.Originally posted by DWadle1983 View Post
That said, it would be really disappointing if we cant come close to filling that building the rest of the way with a team like this.Comment
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No, it's don't they have bad bowl games to watch.Originally posted by Victory_For_UNI View Post"Lot of people talked about Ohio State or Georgetown or Michigan State or whoever, [or] Maryland in our bracket. When the brackets came out, the first team I looked at was Northern Iowa," Kansas Coach Bill Self.Comment
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Reading this thread gave me a headache."...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."Comment
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"...the Northern Iowa men's basketball team reached the ultimate highs before hitting a devastating low. Unexpected success, followed by unimaginable failure. And they owned it -- all of it -- for the world to see. Like men. Like leaders. Like champions -- in a way no tournament bracket could ever define."Comment
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Lack of football has absolutely ZERO to do with those attendance figures. History has little to do with those attendance figures. Less than 5 years ago SIU was the class of the Valley and top 3 in attendance no question every year. They have football, there attendance was fine, and they would have easily had 12-15K per game 4-5 years ago should their arena held.Originally posted by Panther789 View Post
Also, SIU has history, but look were that attendance has gotten them this year. I don't understand why some people always have to have an answer for everything.Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
You stay classy Redbirds.Comment
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The serving beer answer gets my vote.Originally posted by TH1974Comment
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The SIU Arena holds 10,000. Their attendance figures are:
2000-01............. 6,324
2001-02............. 6,423
2002-03............. 6,567
2003-04............. 6,698
2004-05............. 6,731
2005-06............. 7,291
2006-07............. 7,743
2007-08............. 6,654
2008-09............. 5,892The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.Comment
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Alcohol sales will be needed for many NCAA schools or more sports will be dropped. IMO it is just a matter of time. Once a few schools do it and start showing financial results the rest will follow. IMO it should be done, who are you trying to kid? People drink before/after basketball/football games. Why not during and make money that is being spent anyway.Comment
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I agree. Its just stupid not to. Especially for schools like us that are fighting for every dollar.Originally posted by run&blade View PostUNI FIGHT
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Went to tonight's game, thought the crowd was decent.
Waiting outside to buy tickets in this weather sucks, should have somehow designed the entrance so you could queue up in the dome to buy them. Telling you it hurts walkup when people know that have to freeze their privates off.
I wouldn't buy them online, 2 dollars extra per ticket is complete b.s.Comment
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