Rick Pitino - Head Coach at St John’s University!!!

[Amaseinyourface]

We should hopefully get 14k at minimum next year. But we only have so many games we can play at MSG, and its a great lure for high major programs to come, I'd rather use those limited opportunities to beef up the OOC.

What's that based on? I'm sure the number is going up after this years success.

 

[MugCostanza]

I think MSG should only be for high-majors and, at very worst, (cream of the crop) A10 + MWC. Just think its a total waste.

Rick probably doing this as a gesture of appreciation and closure after they saved him from having to stay in Europe for another year or 2 and then leaving.

We also played Iona at MSG during Mullin's tenure as part of a doubleheader with Air Force v Army

 

[Strout]

Does anyone know who’s the other player Pitino went to see in Italy other than than Imran

 

[kranmars]

We should hopefully get 14k at minimum next year. But we only have so many games we can play at MSG, and it’s a great lure for high major programs to come, I'd rather use those limited opportunities to beef up the OOC.

Scheduling Iona at the Garden says a lot about where this program is headed. In our normal world, this would be one of those sell outs at CA, with little fanfare. But now the demand is so high, they can play this at the Garden. Take it.

SJU and the Garden has a great relationship now, as the program is viewed as a high valued event. Iona will not have a bearing on how many games are played at the Garden.

 

[Jack Williams]

What's that based on? I'm sure the number is going up after this years success.

Rick certainly believes we can keep playing more and more games at MSG. I forget the number he said he hoped to get us to for next season, but I’m sure it’s doable as the demand goes up

 

[paultzman]

 

[kranmars]

Pitino wants to increase offseason workouts? Doesn’t sound like a guy who is anywhere close to easing into retirement.

 

[Marillac2]

I think MSG should only be for high-majors and, at very worst, (cream of the crop) A10 + MWC. Just think its a total waste.

Iona can bring 2,000 fans. It will be their Super Bowl. This should be a game we eclipse 12,000 fans.

 

[dk423]

Iona can bring 2,000 fans. It will be their Super Bowl. This should be a game we eclipse 12,000 fans.

I'm not worried about attendance. I'd just rather have MSG be for better OOC games.

 

[Ralph318!]

TIona can bring 2,000 fans. It will be their Super Bowl. This should be a game we eclipse 12,000 fans.

Make it an old fashioned MSG double header like the old days. We get Iona in the second game. Play Fordham vs. Seton Hall in game 1. Sellout.

 

[Marillac2]

I don’t think that would make sense for us financially now that we are good and a big draw. That is a move for the leaner years.

 

[Moose]

Make it an old fashioned MSG double header like the old days. We get Iona in the second game. Play Fordham vs. Seton Hall in game 1. Sellout.

But its not really a sellout visually. Fordham and Hall fans will leave. Some will stay but it won't be a sea of red.

 

[Ralph318!]

But its not really a sellout visually. Fordham and Hall fans will leave. Some will stay but it won't be a sea of red.

We will still draw 10 k and Iona 2k. Some will stay from game 1.

 

[bamafan]

But its not really a sellout visually. Fordham and Hall fans will leave. Some will stay but it won't be a sea of red.

Make the FU v SH start at 10am so their fans are more likely to stay.

 

[espken]

AP Coach of the Year presser

 

[Marillac2]

Does anyone know who’s the other player Pitino went to see in Italy other than than Imran

Maybe Mohammed Faye? Just turned 20 and plays for Reggio Emilia.

Mouhamed Faye International Stats | Basketball-Reference.com

Mouhamed Faye - Career stats, game logs, leaderboard appearances, awards, and achievements for international club and tournament play

www.basketball-reference.com

 

[Hardy]

Maybe use the Iona game to unveil big East championship banners or something. Otherwise can’t imagine it’d be a good draw

 

[espken]

Maybe use the Iona game to unveil big East championship banners or something. Otherwise can’t imagine it’d be a good draw

Those banners would be raised at CA.
Thinking Iona @ MSG is a thank you from Rick.

 

[Hardy]

Those banners would be raised at CA.
Thinking Iona @ MSG is a thank you from Rick.

Thanks. I don’t think they’ve updated those banners in my lifetime so wasn’t sure where they did the unveiling. Lol

 

[mm52]

I think MSG should only be for high-majors and, at very worst, (cream of the crop) A10 + MWC. Just think its a total waste.

Or an old time double header