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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 14:28:40 GMT -5
I'd bet on a scrimmage. I don't know if it will be open to non-Boosters, but it should be.
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Post by ugopher on Jun 1, 2015 16:16:15 GMT -5
That is pretty amazing. As of 10/28, they will have played SIX matches at home and two of those will have been on the same day. Another test of the fanbase -- but maybe absence will make the heart grow fonder. BTN Plus will definitely be a friend during those first couple months. Trying to piece together a match through the Live Blog and Gametracker is...trying. I agree with the "absence making the heart fonder" idea. It seems like the Gopher fanbase as a whole is optimistic for the fall, yet curious just how much things will improve with the new setter and continued development elsewhere on the court. We'll all be hungry to see them play, that's for sure! Or, absence allows other things to fill in the time and volleyball gets pushed to the back. Another great quirk of the schedule: the only Friday/Saturday weekend at home is also the same weekend as the MSHSL state tournament. Just sad really. Only one home Friday/Saturday weekend during conference play. Sounds like the players will not be available again to the boosters for the post-match receptions due to autograph sessions. And, I don't have any problem with the autograph sessions.
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Post by nooram on Jun 1, 2015 18:29:46 GMT -5
BTN Plus will definitely be a friend during those first couple months. Trying to piece together a match through the Live Blog and Gametracker is...trying. I agree with the "absence making the heart fonder" idea. It seems like the Gopher fanbase as a whole is optimistic for the fall, yet curious just how much things will improve with the new setter and continued development elsewhere on the court. We'll all be hungry to see them play, that's for sure! Or, absence allows other things to fill in the time and volleyball gets pushed to the back. Another great quirk of the schedule: the only Friday/Saturday weekend at home is also the same weekend as the MSHSL state tournament. Just sad really. Only one home Friday/Saturday weekend during conference play. Sounds like the players will not be available again to the boosters for the post-match receptions due to autograph sessions. And, I don't have any problem with the autograph sessions. I believe the MN State Tournament is 11/12 - 11/14 this coming year.
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Post by ugopher on Jun 1, 2015 20:27:53 GMT -5
Or, absence allows other things to fill in the time and volleyball gets pushed to the back. Another great quirk of the schedule: the only Friday/Saturday weekend at home is also the same weekend as the MSHSL state tournament. Just sad really. Only one home Friday/Saturday weekend during conference play. Sounds like the players will not be available again to the boosters for the post-match receptions due to autograph sessions. And, I don't have any problem with the autograph sessions. I believe the MN State Tournament is 11/12 - 11/14 this coming year. That would be good.
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Post by craftylefty on Jun 6, 2015 6:40:34 GMT -5
So this is probably more of a PAV problem than a craftylefty problem (or maybe vice versa), but I always seem to be slightly disappointed with my seats there. I've tried different rows, sections, heights, etc., but can't seem to find my "sweet spot." I will admit that I still have not tried the side where the teams/coaches sit. Maybe things are better there?
Anyone have a hidden gem of an area that they wouldn't mind sharing?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2015 8:49:03 GMT -5
The only really good seats in the Pav are on the endlines, and they aren't available anymore. The other seats are too far away. I actually prefer sitting in the upper deck to any of the other sideline seats.
Don't get me wrong, the sideline seats are OK. But I wouldn't call them good VB seats. It isn't really a good VB facility, from a spectator point-of-view. You can't get close enough.
(This is not unique to Minnesota, btw.)
Anyhow, don't sit behind the up ref. Don't sit behind the band. If you're on the up ref side, good luck.
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Post by spikerthemovie on Jun 6, 2015 10:01:15 GMT -5
So this is probably more of a PAV problem than a craftylefty problem (or maybe vice versa), but I always seem to be slightly disappointed with my seats there. I've tried different rows, sections, heights, etc., but can't seem to find my "sweet spot." I will admit that I still have not tried the side where the teams/coaches sit. Maybe things are better there? Anyone have a hidden gem of an area that they wouldn't mind sharing? I'd urge you to try the coaches/teams side. I think it's significantly better than the side you've been sitting on (if not quite as close).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2015 14:43:08 GMT -5
Those are season tickets, however.
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Post by spikerthemovie on Jun 6, 2015 14:49:56 GMT -5
Those are season tickets, however. Not in the benches (which I prefer but I know not everyone does).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2015 14:55:58 GMT -5
Under the rafters/upper deck? I suppose some of those are OK. I prefer to sit in the upper deck if that's my choice, but that may just be me.
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Post by sulo on Jun 10, 2015 9:37:05 GMT -5
Call me crazy, I have always loved the first row of the upper deck(especially with GA seating). Now, of course, they have screwed that up also with reserved seating. Not very fan friendly.
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Post by craftylefty on Jun 10, 2015 17:51:53 GMT -5
Call me crazy, I have always loved the first row of the upper deck(especially with GA seating). Now, of course, they have screwed that up also with reserved seating. Not very fan friendly. The first row of the upper deck actually sounds very good to me. Too bad about the reserved seating, like you mention.
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Post by sulo on Jun 11, 2015 9:26:33 GMT -5
Crafty, If you don't mind the climb,there are only two potential drawbacks in my mind about the first row/upper deck 1) you have to deal with the railing a little bit, but you get used to it and I love the fact that you are high enough to get a view of most everything and there are no bodies in front of you. 2) Relatively long way to concessions and rest rooms.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 9:34:08 GMT -5
Bonus, however, are the exits up there when the match is over.
I'd recommend sitting 3 or 4 rows back, at least. It's an odd perspective on the match and you lose most of the sounds, but it's also an interesting perspective.
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Post by sulo on Jun 11, 2015 12:06:31 GMT -5
Yes, the quick get-aways down the fire escape help you beat the rush!!!!!!!!
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