MVC Tourney

[Matt Trump]

...why are we talking about moving it again?

Maybe they just can't handle another visit from Jeg and crew...

[SteinPizza]

One of the pressing questions is this...is there value in perception?

Chicago is a major, world-class, international city. It sounds "big time."

Kansas City and St. Louis sound "small" and more "midwestern." Is there value in appearing that we're playing on the larger stage? I don't know. This isn't a question that confronts the larger leagues like the Big 10/Big XII.

While I think Chicago would be absolutely tremendous, I have NO faith that it will happen. I think you'll see 4 of the 5 years in STL, and a "token" year given to Kansas City.

An interesting question, News. Since the MVC is trying to move up the ladder, I'm sure perception plays in to it. I'd agree with your perceived differences between the MO cities and Chicago, and it would be interesting to see how that affects each respective bid. You've also got a potential fourth competitor in Rosemont, which can claim "Chicago" by virtue of being right next to O'Hare, home to a big arena that also hosts DePaul, and has several large hotels close by. Chicago and Rosemont would be competitors, not partners.

[Matboz]

I don't see any problem with it staying in St. Louis, I still think that its a "big stage" and think its well received and supported there ... I know other conferences move their tournament around and that might not be a bad idea to gather a larger fan base ... but the size of the host city (St. Louis) definitely isn't a problem ... as a metro market St. Louis is ranked at 20th ... we just had the ACC tournament down here in Tampa last year and its ranked 19th

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Kansas City: Modest metropolis in midst of mighty renewal

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-08-16-kansas-city-renewal_N.htm?POE=click-refer

This is another reason why it should move to KC. I'm telling you, the new Power and Light District will make St. Louis and the party scene look like dog sh*t. The strip of bars, etc are RIGHT outside the doors of the Sprint Center.

The district is about done too.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Sprint Center opens in KC Today. Going to go check it out. Pretty sweet.

Video

http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1526431&f=mokas

Special Section on Sprint Center

http://www.kansascity.com/708

Power and Light District: Wheres it is located, some places are open, others will be open in time for the Big 12 Tourney.

http://rewebportal.com/powerandlight/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=46

[joecooll6]

That is pretty cool.

[Matt Trump]

Sprint Center opens in KC Today. Going to go check it out. Pretty sweet.

Video

http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1526431&f=mokas

Special Section on Sprint Center

http://www.kansascity.com/708

Power and Light District: Wheres it is located, some places are open, others will be open in time for the Big 12 Tourney.
http://rewebportal.com/powerandlight...d=31&Itemid=46

Now the real question becomes, will the Quik Trip concession stand be serving all those delicious hot food items we see at their convenience stores?

[Newsbreaker]

That is pretty cool.

Not cool enough for the MVC tournament, according to some.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Went and spent some time there tonight. It really is incredible. Out of the dozen or so arenas I've been in, The Sprint Center is easily the best.

I very confident if they go on facilities and surrounding area, the MVC Tourney moves to KC for sure. The Power and Light District is really shaping up, nothing like walking out of the arena and dozens of brand new bars, restaurants, hotels, etc are right in your face. They will all be open in March. There has been something like 6 billion dollars spent in downtown KC on construction in the last 7 years. Really is changing.

One of the things I forgot to point out is the The College Basketball Experience (also known as the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame)

This thing is stellar. If you take a trip to KC, this is a must. Especially with kids. Totally blew me away.

http://www.collegebballexperience.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Basketball_Hall_of_Fame