(05-16-2013 10:49 PM)4x4hokies Wrote: (05-16-2013 10:47 PM)HtownOrange Wrote: (05-16-2013 02:25 PM)Wolfman Wrote: (05-16-2013 10:11 AM)cuseroc Wrote: (05-16-2013 09:14 AM)Wolfman Wrote: Seriously though, if it is done right, from a fans perspective it doesn't matter where it is held (within reason). The ACC should also be looking at airline and hotel partners to offer discounts, upgrades, transportation (not as big of a deal in NYC). How many people can or are willing to layout $6-$10k to go to NYC for a week?
What?
ACC schools are farther away from MSG. If the ACC wants to keep attendance up they need to work on the travel cost and distribution of tickets.
(05-16-2013 10:11 AM)cuseroc Wrote: (05-16-2013 09:14 AM)Wolfman Wrote: They should also limit Syracuse to 1,000 fans at any one game.
Why?
A subtle reference to the zeal that Syracuse fans have for MSG hosting the tournament.
I'd bump Syracuse to 2,000 fans if they wear Georgetown shirts (nothing negative either!).
Tickets allotted to each school generally go to the big donors first. They can easily afford the trip to NYC. Most have to travel to Charlotte anyway, so they are already paying for a trip.
Joe six pack fans don't generally get tourney tickets except via the secondary markets. Those that do are willing to make th trip and pay the costs.
Hotels in NY are more expensive than Charlotte. Most of the ACC can drive to NC too.
HM, the people who get first shot at the tickets can afford to attend a tourney anywhere in the world. They are the big donors. The rest of us watch it on TV.
As for driving distances, most of the donors don't spend a lot of time on long drives (golf courses excepted), they fly everywhere. Besides, most of the conference must still fly into Charlotte, just as they would to NYC.
I don't care where the ACC tourney is, I'm just saying that NYC has far more benefits. Also, once the ACC fans experience NYC, there will likely be a transition to "Charlotte, why hold the tournament there?" mentality.
PRO NYC:
It's New York City
Great hotels, moderate hotels
Great night life
Great shopping (for the wives or girl friends)
Great entertainment
Media capital of the world
TV partner wants it
Many ACC schools want it (including Duke and other long time ACC schools, not just the new teams)
Great food (including Barbecue)
Driving distance to several schools
Three major airports for easy transportation
World class museums of all sorts (intellectual offerings)
Many world class universities if you want to visit them
Great history in and around the city itself
PRO CHARLOTTE:
Tradition (NYC can be a great tradition)
Cheap (Not really applicable since the tickets generally go to big money people)
Carolina schools can drive to it (Neutralized by the facts that several schools can drive to NYC and that most fans will fly if it is more than a few hours drive)
Barbecue (NYC has it, too, and much, much more, in all styles, ranges, etc.)
This is my opinion, nothing more.