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Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
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Yep.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Good luck with that.
you better be proud, but not arrogant.
Good luck with that.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
So everyone too sick of the B1G to talk about the article on the front page?
http://www.uscho.com/2016/02/10/big-tens-traviolia-weighs-in-on-fan-frustrations-attendance-leagues-future-plans/
Couple quotes that stood out:
And:
This was interesting to me, in that talking to a parent of a recruit that chose to go elsewhere, while the main reason was that it 'felt like the right place' to the kid after a few visits, the parent also said that no longer playing teams in MN and close to home (that he grew up watching the Gophers play) might have been a contributing factor to the players choice of school (a former WCHA rival of MN). So in addition to the B1G being down in quality of teams, the distance to opponents and unfamiliarity might actually have some effect on recruiting success as well.
So everyone too sick of the B1G to talk about the article on the front page?
http://www.uscho.com/2016/02/10/big-tens-traviolia-weighs-in-on-fan-frustrations-attendance-leagues-future-plans/
Couple quotes that stood out:
And:
This was interesting to me, in that talking to a parent of a recruit that chose to go elsewhere, while the main reason was that it 'felt like the right place' to the kid after a few visits, the parent also said that no longer playing teams in MN and close to home (that he grew up watching the Gophers play) might have been a contributing factor to the players choice of school (a former WCHA rival of MN). So in addition to the B1G being down in quality of teams, the distance to opponents and unfamiliarity might actually have some effect on recruiting success as well.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
There were a couple articles that dx and I linked to, explaining why we are Gopher fans, and how hockey fans are just...different (to be polite) from other sports fans. The following was something I posted, and it's in relation to the quote that Stauber is referencing:
1. If you are not a true hockey fan, if it's not something that you just had in your blood, you won't ever really get it. You just won't.
2. If you're not a college hockey fan, ESPECIALLY a Gopher fan, you REALLY won't get it. And never will.
I used to be a pro hockey guy. About 15 years ago, a roommate (big Gophs fan) started me into college hockey. I never looked back. Each year, my fandom for the Gophers and the college game grew, and grew, and grew. I can't imagine NOT being a Gophers fan at this point, and wish I knew as a kid what I know now. IF I happen to miss a game on the radio or tv, the first thing I do when I can is ask "Anyone know how MN did?"
We mourn for days after a loss, puff out our chests for a week or more after we win. We brave the cold for tailgates, our friends know not to ask about the game after a tough loss, we laugh, we cry, we BLEED hockey, specifically the maroon'n'gold. Many of us have a tattoo waiting in the wings, WHEN (not IF) the Gophers are champions again.
Hockey fans are a different breed of fan, and the Gopher fans are the creme de la creme of the bunch.
There were a couple articles that dx and I linked to, explaining why we are Gopher fans, and how hockey fans are just...different (to be polite) from other sports fans. The following was something I posted, and it's in relation to the quote that Stauber is referencing:
1. If you are not a true hockey fan, if it's not something that you just had in your blood, you won't ever really get it. You just won't.
2. If you're not a college hockey fan, ESPECIALLY a Gopher fan, you REALLY won't get it. And never will.
I used to be a pro hockey guy. About 15 years ago, a roommate (big Gophs fan) started me into college hockey. I never looked back. Each year, my fandom for the Gophers and the college game grew, and grew, and grew. I can't imagine NOT being a Gophers fan at this point, and wish I knew as a kid what I know now. IF I happen to miss a game on the radio or tv, the first thing I do when I can is ask "Anyone know how MN did?"
We mourn for days after a loss, puff out our chests for a week or more after we win. We brave the cold for tailgates, our friends know not to ask about the game after a tough loss, we laugh, we cry, we BLEED hockey, specifically the maroon'n'gold. Many of us have a tattoo waiting in the wings, WHEN (not IF) the Gophers are champions again.
Hockey fans are a different breed of fan, and the Gopher fans are the creme de la creme of the bunch.
St. Clown
Liberal Rebel Scum, apparently
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Traviolia starts off a lot of his sentences are paragraphs with "I" statements. That tells us that he really doesn't know his product or his consumers and has to guess or speculate on far too many topics that should have solid data available if only he and his team understood it. It tells us that the B1G Mistake isn't truly taking hockey as seriously as the fans want. The other thing it could tell us is that Traviolia is in this for himself, really likes to hear himself speak, and is bringing this subject in to focus on what he can do personally. It's the power of I-statements.
Traviolia starts off a lot of his sentences are paragraphs with "I" statements. That tells us that he really doesn't know his product or his consumers and has to guess or speculate on far too many topics that should have solid data available if only he and his team understood it. It tells us that the B1G Mistake isn't truly taking hockey as seriously as the fans want. The other thing it could tell us is that Traviolia is in this for himself, really likes to hear himself speak, and is bringing this subject in to focus on what he can do personally. It's the power of I-statements.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Couple of thoughts. First, Traviolia is B1G's COO and CFO...which to me says he's #2 in running the day to day conference (#3 overall). He's a heavyweight.
Having said that, much of the article is non news. He really doesn't say anything substantive. We might expand and attendance is below what we want...no news. Likewise, I don't know why anyone would get upset at him, the article or the B1G. They could add a few more games to BTN...beyond that, I don't know what else would be expected of them. IMHO.
Couple of thoughts. First, Traviolia is B1G's COO and CFO...which to me says he's #2 in running the day to day conference (#3 overall). He's a heavyweight.
Having said that, much of the article is non news. He really doesn't say anything substantive. We might expand and attendance is below what we want...no news. Likewise, I don't know why anyone would get upset at him, the article or the B1G. They could add a few more games to BTN...beyond that, I don't know what else would be expected of them. IMHO.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
How about they just admit they *** up and put back the conferences the way they were. Hell we will even take becky back, even though they suck ***, Anchorage needs someone to beat, might as well be becky.
Give Penn State to the CCHA. No one cares about them or the CCHA so that's perfect. Maybe then Michigan can go back to winning their conference again.
We can just forget this 3 year "experiment" and go back to playing against NoDak, UMD, Jan Brady, Denver etc... the others can come too.
How about they just admit they *** up and put back the conferences the way they were. Hell we will even take becky back, even though they suck ***, Anchorage needs someone to beat, might as well be becky.
Give Penn State to the CCHA. No one cares about them or the CCHA so that's perfect. Maybe then Michigan can go back to winning their conference again.
We can just forget this 3 year "experiment" and go back to playing against NoDak, UMD, Jan Brady, Denver etc... the others can come too.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Dear Traviolia
Gopher fans don't care about Michigan State (ohio state, penn state) hockey, sorry we just don't. I would rather play Tech CC or even the beavers than MSU. The only team I enjoy playing (watching) from the horrible B1G is Michigan and becky (when she's competitive which will be a long time if they keep eaves) Thanks for wrecking my college hockey game day experience.
A Gopher Fan
Dear Traviolia
Gopher fans don't care about Michigan State (ohio state, penn state) hockey, sorry we just don't. I would rather play Tech CC or even the beavers than MSU. The only team I enjoy playing (watching) from the horrible B1G is Michigan and becky (when she's competitive which will be a long time if they keep eaves) Thanks for wrecking my college hockey game day experience.
A Gopher Fan
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
It really has been an experiment. The biggest potential benefit for the program was national exposure...and related benefits. The exposure is there but viewership is spotty at best...and implications are not visible and probably non existent. The biggest potential damage was breaking up the WCHA family. That's turned out to be every bit damaging as was feared.
Unfortunately, the only B1G school for which the BTHC hasn't been good is MN. UW might end up getting hit the hardest and we know how Barry feels (or know that he doesn't feel). The CCHA wasn't a dreamboat situation for MI or MSU. Sadly, there will be no going back...and the only change going forward is potential affiliate expansion.
It really has been an experiment. The biggest potential benefit for the program was national exposure...and related benefits. The exposure is there but viewership is spotty at best...and implications are not visible and probably non existent. The biggest potential damage was breaking up the WCHA family. That's turned out to be every bit damaging as was feared.
Unfortunately, the only B1G school for which the BTHC hasn't been good is MN. UW might end up getting hit the hardest and we know how Barry feels (or know that he doesn't feel). The CCHA wasn't a dreamboat situation for MI or MSU. Sadly, there will be no going back...and the only change going forward is potential affiliate expansion.
cross cheque
Make the playoffs, not war.
Creme de la creme? You guys can't even get Emptyucci arena filled! Bunch of fair weather jerks with Walmart jerseys. Creme de la creme? More like curdled milk.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Tickets are sold. Blame the corpies for not showing up. Can't buy tickets that are not for sale.
Hey, how did your game go last night?
Tickets are sold. Blame the corpies for not showing up. Can't buy tickets that are not for sale.
Hey, how did your game go last night?
cross cheque
Make the playoffs, not war.
There are 6k corporate tickets? Get real. UND's game was like your season, a big loss but at least it was fun to watch and the fans showed up.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
Are you really playing the "fun to watch" card? How the mighty have fallen.
Are you really playing the "fun to watch" card? How the mighty have fallen.
cross cheque
Make the playoffs, not war.
There's over 250 tickets for the UMICH game Friday night starting at $18, better crack that piggy bank before the corporate no shows scoop them up!
Happy
Registered User
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
somehow, Minnesota has played a tough schedule, while UND has been cupcakes. Why is that?
somehow, Minnesota has played a tough schedule, while UND has been cupcakes. Why is that?
willythekid
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread 2015-16
C'mon Brent... it was our 4th loss on the season. And this is a down year for NoDak.
C'mon Brent... it was our 4th loss on the season. And this is a down year for NoDak.