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re: Florida State, Texas A&M agree to two-year neutral site series (2026-27)
Posted on 6/13/25 at 5:22 pm to JayAg
Posted on 6/13/25 at 5:22 pm to JayAg
We went to kickoff classic vs FSU at the old Giants stadium back in late 90s. Yankee stadium a night or two later to see Yanks vs Mariners. Griffey hit an upper deck dinger.
Nice trip.
Nice trip.
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:20 pm to JayAg
Neutral site games suck. Play home and home
Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:26 pm to JayAg
There has to be something where coaches hate fully away games more than two 50/50s.
I can sort of get it.
I can sort of get it.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 7:19 pm to CaliHorn
My guess is there going to pick a college bball arena between Texas and Florida. Nashville would be cool. Now that I think about it, it is odd to not be home and home.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 7:32 pm to JayAg
Years ago I talked to a coach at the SPI invitational, an early season tournament (defunct now). Not even held in an arena, they played at SPI convention center.
Very low attendance. I couldn’t figure out what was in it for them other than a quick trip to SPI.
I can’t remember his full explanation, but he explained that big programs don’t like playing away games at big programs. I think he even said it cost them money to play in the tournament. But he said it was the best way to get meaningful games.
I think the teams paying to play was how the tournament was financed. These things were first come first served on seats. I sat courtside for four games for $40 a night. Just nobody there. But you pay to play in an empty convention hall because you get 2-3 RPI boosters in 2-3 days.
Very low attendance. I couldn’t figure out what was in it for them other than a quick trip to SPI.
I can’t remember his full explanation, but he explained that big programs don’t like playing away games at big programs. I think he even said it cost them money to play in the tournament. But he said it was the best way to get meaningful games.
I think the teams paying to play was how the tournament was financed. These things were first come first served on seats. I sat courtside for four games for $40 a night. Just nobody there. But you pay to play in an empty convention hall because you get 2-3 RPI boosters in 2-3 days.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 7:41 pm to CaliHorn
I’m fairly sure we played a Big 10 team at a different Big 10 team’s area or something like that this year. I don’t recall if it was a tourney, but the announcer said it gave them home field advantage being closer to their schools.
I think the game I’m thinking about it Purdue. We played them Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Home of the Pacers). I’m fairly sure it will probably be in a centrally located college arena or NBA arena again. Would not be surprised to play at the Toyota Center either bc they can get a lot of Ags there.
I think the game I’m thinking about it Purdue. We played them Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Home of the Pacers). I’m fairly sure it will probably be in a centrally located college arena or NBA arena again. Would not be surprised to play at the Toyota Center either bc they can get a lot of Ags there.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:02 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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This is a basketball series, not a football series. This isn’t even newsworthy
Agreed. OP should have mentioned that little fact.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:26 pm to CharlotteSooner
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Why a neutral site?
$$$
UF and UGA are getting roughly $9 million EACH just for the 2026 game alone in Atlanta (2027 game will be in Tampa).
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:28 pm to JayAg
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I wonder if we will pick a place like Atlanta or NOLA
Probably England or Mexico
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:45 pm to MtVernon
JayFag
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