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Post by redcocks on Feb 20, 2024 7:58:41 GMT -6
Alabama high schools use our Pete for their basketball tournament?
If we benefit, how do we benefit ?
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Post by troysux on Feb 20, 2024 8:31:47 GMT -6
I went to the women’s game last Wednesday night after the high school games that day. On the table going in I saw brochures about the university. So they are using the influx of high school students from NE Alabama to market (there’s that word again) what Jax State has to offer.
I would also imagine the AHSAA is paying for the use of the facilities. And while not a direct benefit for Jax State, there is a substantial boost to the local economy from visiting fans.
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Post by Whup Em All on Feb 20, 2024 8:50:06 GMT -6
What troysux said. I'll add this: When the tournament is going on, social media is inundated with posts about how awesome a venue the Pete is when packed with fans. When you have (one of) the smallest arenas in the conference, that's the sort of buzz you want recruits to hear. We may not have NMSU or UTEP's 12,000-seat capacity, but we DO have a basketball arena that delivers a distinct home-court advantage. It's not a huge deal -- especially now in the age of NIL -- but it's one more ace up our sleeve. We need every advantage we can get, and the county and AHSAA tournaments provide one. |
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Post by gemofthehills on Feb 20, 2024 10:51:18 GMT -6
Having a team goal to get to Jacksonville is always a good thing.
What would you say is bad about hosting the tournament?
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Post by redcocks on Feb 20, 2024 11:48:08 GMT -6
Having a team goal to get to Jacksonville is always a good thing. What would you say is bad about hosting the tournament? I would say it infers with our basketball team practices and team activities. Both men and women. I would also think it would inter with volleyball as well . |
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Post by jsu02 on Feb 20, 2024 11:56:39 GMT -6
Having a team goal to get to Jacksonville is always a good thing. What would you say is bad about hosting the tournament? I would say it infers with our basketball team practices and team activities. Both men and women. I would also think it would inter with volleyball as well . Pretty sure the old Pete Pool was turned into a practice court... |
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Post by troysux on Feb 20, 2024 13:19:42 GMT -6
Having a team goal to get to Jacksonville is always a good thing. What would you say is bad about hosting the tournament? I would say it infers with our basketball team practices and team activities. Both men and women. I would also think it would inter with volleyball as well . Volleyball season is over. We have been hosting this for years so I suspect they have found a way around it. |
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Post by smith79jordan on Feb 20, 2024 14:03:34 GMT -6
We definitely have a practice court at The Pete. And even if we didn't, Kennamer has a gym.
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Post by oldkappasig on Feb 20, 2024 18:41:01 GMT -6
We definitely have a practice court at The Pete. And even if we didn't, Kennamer has a gym. The practice court was built after Harper's first year I believe. |
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Post by ksig2014 on Feb 21, 2024 17:49:38 GMT -6
It’s the most packed you will ever see the Pete. Always enjoyed stopping by a student to watch a true student section
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Post by leeroy on Feb 21, 2024 18:23:17 GMT -6
It’s the most packed you will ever see the Pete. Always enjoyed stopping by a student to watch a true student section True with one exception: the night Ja Morant and Murray State came to town. Wish every game was packed like that. |
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Post by pascal on Feb 21, 2024 19:07:53 GMT -6
It’s the most packed you will ever see the Pete. Always enjoyed stopping by a student to watch a true student section True with one exception: the night Ja Morant and Murray State came to town. Wish every game was packed like that. I was there! |
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Post by Cleburneslim on Feb 21, 2024 19:49:56 GMT -6
True with one exception: the night Ja Morant and Murray State came to town. Wish every game was packed like that. I was there! Me too. |
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Post by troysux on Feb 21, 2024 20:50:47 GMT -6
So was I. An epic beatdown in a packed house. I think Steve cried after the game.
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Post by ntxgamecock on Feb 21, 2024 23:07:09 GMT -6
I remember some packed houses back in the GSC days against Delta State and West Georgia particularly. How many seats did we lose in the renovation?
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