WAC Tourney Attendance - Vegas vs. Reno

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » February 7th, 2011, 4:42 pm

I am curious about whether more Aggie fans will attend the WAC Tournament in Vegas as opposed to Reno. I attended in Reno and I am going to Vegas, but I think all things being equal, I would definitely be more likely to attend in Vegas. Please answer one of the first four options, and then answer one of the last two options.

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » February 7th, 2011, 4:53 pm

OK, who's the (I can't express myself without swearing) that voted for "Question 1"?

WAAggie · Post by **WAAggie** » February 7th, 2011, 4:59 pm

No WAC tourney games for me, but do i get credit for attending our last two NCAA games? Vegas is calling my name. If I could get better airfare prices closer to the game days, I may be in. Leaving on Wed, returning on Mon. is just too much time from work.

Post by **ProvoAggie** » February 7th, 2011, 5:02 pm

I went to Reno back in 2006 and it was a long and miserable drive. Even though the tournament was great, I haven't been able to bring myself to make that trip again. I would much rather go to Vegas and will be there this year.

Agsman · Post by **Agsman** » February 7th, 2011, 5:10 pm

I was in the process of getting tickets for this year, but the Mrs is expecting. Not a drive I want to get caught in labor somewhere. Never went to Reno.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » February 7th, 2011, 6:28 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote:OK, who's the (I can't express myself without swearing) that voted for "Question 1"?

not I. i am a question 2 man, through and through.

AGGZILLA · Post by **AGGZILLA** » February 7th, 2011, 6:59 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote:OK, who's the (I can't express myself without swearing) that voted for "Question 1"?

Better yet, who's the dope that voted that they'd prefer to have the tourney in Reno?? Even if I lived in Reno, I still would rather have the tourney in Vegas.

buckfever · Post by **buckfever** » February 7th, 2011, 7:04 pm

this will be my 23rd consecutive usu conference tourney attendance...I even withstood the dreary lost crotches new mexico 2 years of hell, beat that with a pinatastick! I would only pass on the tourney if it were in antartica...unless penguins were in season of course

buckfever · Post by **buckfever** » February 7th, 2011, 7:06 pm

I also attended several tourneys before going to dental school in va....even flew back for one tourney whilst there

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » February 7th, 2011, 7:11 pm

that is great, buckfever. i've only been to one. I'm from vegas, but i can't miss class to go back. my family will be on a cruise during it anyway.

Cuchelain · Post by **Cuchelain** » February 7th, 2011, 11:57 pm

Everyone who is concerned about missing work/school should realize that we're only talking about one day here. We play friday and saturday and that's it. Now I realize that some people can't take that one day off but for everyone else this should be way easier than a three game tourney.

Post by **treesap32** » February 8th, 2011, 7:15 am

QuackAttackAggie wrote:that is great, buckfever. i've only been to one. I'm from vegas, but i can't miss class to go back. my family will be on a cruise during it anyway.

Perfect opportunity to hold a HUGE PARTY at their house.

Post by **treesap32** » February 8th, 2011, 7:19 am

I've been to every WAC Tournament since our last tournament in Las Vegas, with the exception of two whilst I was out of the country.

Anyone remember what year we last played in the Thomas and Mack Center in Vegas?

Post by **treesap32** » February 8th, 2011, 7:33 am

treesap32 wrote:I've been to every WAC Tournament since our last tournament in Las Vegas, with the exception of two whilst I was out of the country.

Anyone remember what year we last played in the Thomas and Mack Center in Vegas?

Just looked it up. It was the 1994-95 season. So this year will be my 15th tournament (17-2).

cache-aggie · Post by **cache-aggie** » February 8th, 2011, 8:31 am

For me, its just nice going to a neutral site for the tournament for a change! Nothing against Reno, its been a decent enough place to host a tournament, and their students and fans have been accomodating over the years. But Las Cruces -- nothing against their fans (except their mascot), but talk about a hole! Why anyone thought they could host a tournament there is beyond my comprehension!

AgSpaceCase · Post by **AgSpaceCase** » February 8th, 2011, 11:49 am

Apparently question one twice a popular as question two. I thought it would be when I first selected it and started the trend (yes I am a (I can't express myself without swearing)). I just didn't think my not being able to make it to either Reno or Vegas recently applied since with being less then five years into my career with 3 kids in a high income area like Seattle i would have to hit the lottery to afford going down to the WAC tourney. $1500 ( minimum) plus tickets plus cost of whatever my family does while I am at the game just cost prohibitive right now. A close NCAA game or a bowl game just about anywhere (west of the Mississippi) and I will be there. I'd rather give the money to USU directly then to the Las Legas tourism board.

BigVBAg · Post by **BigVBAg** » February 8th, 2011, 5:28 pm

I attended the tournament in Reno the past 2 years and am attending in Vegas this year. That said, with all things being equal, I'd much rather go to Vegas than Reno, especially since it's a neutral floor and significantly closer for me (since I live in Utah County). However, I am a bit shocked by the high ticket prices, and am a bit worried about the attendance due to those prices. Still, I think the move to Vegas was the right one.

Mr. Sneelock · Post by **Mr. Sneelock** » February 9th, 2011, 8:58 am

BigVBAg wrote:I attended the tournament in Reno the past 2 years and am attending in Vegas this year. That said, with all things being equal, I'd much rather go to Vegas than Reno, especially since it's a neutral floor and significantly closer for me (since I live in Utah County). However, I am a bit shocked by the high ticket prices, and am a bit worried about the attendance due to those prices. Still, I think the move to Vegas was the right one.

The all-session prices aren't any higher this year than they were last.

BigVBAg · Post by **BigVBAg** » February 9th, 2011, 11:28 am

Mr. Sneelock wrote:
BigVBAg wrote:I attended the tournament in Reno the past 2 years and am attending in Vegas this year. That said, with all things being equal, I'd much rather go to Vegas than Reno, especially since it's a neutral floor and significantly closer for me (since I live in Utah County). However, I am a bit shocked by the high ticket prices, and am a bit worried about the attendance due to those prices. Still, I think the move to Vegas was the right one.
The all-session prices aren't any higher this year than they were last.

The individual session tickets cost more which is what I was planning on getting this year with the new tournament format. I also thought the all-session passes last year were $175 no matter where they were located whereas this year, the best seats are obviously more:
Level P1 (Courtside) $500
Level P2 ( first six rows - Sec. 103 - 05, 115 - 17) $200
Level P3 (Sec. 102 – 118; end zone) $175

I guess this is just one more thing we can blame on Scott Barnes in his effort to destroy Aggie Athletics.

jdubb12 · Post by **jdubb12** » February 9th, 2011, 11:54 am

FWIW, USU has sold nearly double the amount of all-session passes this year than the two previous years. Sounds like Vegas is causing more people to go, which isn't a surprise.

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