Bluejay cafe

[UNIpanther99]

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All of this I can understand. Outsiders seem to use it as a slam against the arena though, and that's what I don't get.

Sportstalkmatt seems to be logic-impaired. I don't see how using the term barn as a slam makes any sense. If he thinks it's too small, fine. But that doesn't make it a barn, and he comments about how we can't always fill it anyway. I'm going to assume he had to park in Dike and his brain experienced frostbite on the walk to McLeod.

[Trapped in California]

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He tossed the "barn" term out like a gernade - to get a reaction. It seems to have worked.

[in_the_stands]

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Remember, it was designed to be a bit of a throwback. Steep steps, close to the floor, and wooden bleachers for the students and general admission. I remember Hartzell commenting several times that he wanted to capture the feel of the West Gym with added seating capacity and nicer ammenities.

Can't wait for the installation of the false ceiling and view-obstructing columns.

[UNIpanther99]

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Can't wait for the installation of the false ceiling and view-obstructing columns.

I personally want more weekend day games. Remember when Cheryl Burnett at SMS accused Tony D. of openening the curtains when they were shooting at the West end but closing them when UNI was shooting there?

[joecooll6]

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Enjoy what you've got - appreciate it - and don't worry about where other people live or operate.

You ought to follow your own advice, so should your users. This thread wouldnt exist without them. I doubt if CU had to build its own arena and not rent one out from the city it would be as nice as it is. And I doubt if Nebraska had two BCS schools whose fans cared about basketball even a smidge (many Neb football fans are CU bball fans), and if CU was in an area with the population of CF, you would have the same problems drawing people to come. Don't act like BJ fans are better people or better fans than UNI fans. They're not. It's just two different situations.

[Newsbreaker]

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He means it as a generic word to denote a basketball facility he doesn't think is very nice. Contrast against the "NBA Style" arena in Omaha.

When I think of a "barn" I think of someplace like Vets. Huge place with an extremely high, pointed ceiling. Hell, a lot of us still call that place (with a lot of affection) "the barn."

The "hoosiers" crack doesn't fit, however. The McLeod isn't some multi-purpose gymnasium with retractable bleachers. It's a full service arena, just a smaller one.

He's a joke and the sooner he figures out that his bread isn't buttered in Omaha anymore the better off he will be.

[in_the_stands]

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I personally want more weekend day games. Remember when Cheryl Burnett at SMS accused Tony D. of openening the curtains when they were shooting at the West end but closing them when UNI was shooting there?

I was going to say something about curtains.

I don't recall the accusation, but her career sure took a nose dive post-SMS.

[Panther Alum 83]

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Enjoy what you've got - appreciate it - and don't worry about where other people live or operate.

Agreed. Now please return the favor and go away.

[06panther10]

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question for matty P, what was CU's average attendance before the they were allowed to rent the beer selling quest center?

[UNIpanther99]

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question for matty P, what was CU's average attendance before the they were allowed to rent the beer selling quest center?

Let's not get into this. They had good attendance in the Civic Center before Quest.

If making comments about our arena or crowd makes guys like him feel better about himself or his team, so be it.

[UNI Fight]

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Saluki Salad Bar Sorry I thought this thread was about restaurants we'd never want to visit??

[SteinPizza]

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Don't act like BJ fans are better people or better fans than UNI fans. They're not. It's just two different situations.

That's the crux of it Joe. Matt, how can anyone from Omaha be justified in feeling superior to someone from Iowa, or how can CU fans claim superiority to UNI's? Omaha is nice and parts are quaint, but most is suburban, completely harmless and generic. CU is the same way. A good school and worthy of fandom, but not exactly urban and cultural. Call me when CU can boast to have the same environment as NYU, DePaul, Penn, Georgetown, etc. I haven't read the Rivals blog, just the reaction of those here. However, it sounds like the CU Rivals site has about the same IQ average as the Iowa site...roughly the same size as my shoes.

Matt, would you say you typify the average host in the DSM radio market? I've never heard you, but I'm thankful I moved away when I visit and I'm flipping around the AM dial. No offense meant to Jan Michaelson, Larry Cotlar, or Dan Adams (UNI grad) on the weekends. I also feel bad that most of you Iowans are stuck listening to guys like Colin Cowherd, but that's another thread.

[OliveStPanther]

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Not worth the ***** envy guys. The Qwest Center is by far the nicest arena for college basketball in the Valley. It's not even close and you know it. There are many arenas that host college basketball teams with lease agreements - Louisville being one of them. Don't act like it's something unique and yes - the new building for women's sports in also top notched as will be the baseball stadium for Creighton and the CWS once it's done.

The McLeod Center is quaint but you guys couldn't even sell it out when you were 22-3 and ranked 24th in the country. There isn't much you can say to a school ranked in the Top 15 in attendance nationally that is having an off year. The McLeod Center is a barn....with suites but it's a typical non-BCS joint...nothing amazing but better than the Knapp Center. It has it's charm but it's not like I was blown away by it and I've been all over the country for college basketball.

Enjoy what you've got - appreciate it - and don't worry about where other people live or operate.

Oh... how you and your show suck. I cant wait to have a quality sports radio program come to central Iowa starting at the 4 pm time slot. Until that day its's the hum of the tires that will keep me entertained.

[UNIpanther99]

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Gary really needs to syndicate On Press Row.

[SteinPizza]

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I cant wait to have a quality sports radio program come to central Iowa starting at the 4 pm time slot. Until that day its's the hum of the tires that will keep me entertained.

Tune in 670AM, The Score here. Dan Bernstein and Terry Boers blow away anything you have there - by light years. Obviously not local to anything Iowan, but good stuff and not the boring, generic crap I've heard on DSM area talk radio. Given that 670 is a 50K Watt station, you can pick it up clearly at night, and I've had good luck during the day when I've been back in DSM.

Another suggestion, www.wlsam.com. You can listen to WLS (890AM) over the web for free. Roe Conn is on during the afternoons - easily the best AM show I've ever heard. His show has been the most listened to radio show worldwide on the web for several years, and for good reason.