scheels arena 2014 & 2015

[HoopsBison]

Not very fun to play on the complete opposite side of town as campus. Student attendance will be way down.

Student attendance will take a big hit, me thinks. Should be able to get south siders though.

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[HerdBot]

Finally. Glad they can just announce this and we can stop worrying about cracks in the floor there. Tailgating a basketball game? Not going to happen. Yes, Bison fans have tailgated in the cold in December but January/February is a whole other animal. That, and they would never allow it. The west lot gets permission, Scheels Arena won't pay security to be out there so 10 people can frink a beer before the game. If they sell beer will be interesting to see what they decide. Part of me thinks they should since it is not on campus. The other part of me thinks that will open up a can of worms for allowing it on campus in the FD or in the new arena. Doubt NDSU wants to deal with that. Who cares if you can't drink in the lot or at the game. Come to cheer Bison bball. That should be enough.

I think ndsu / teammakers pays for security at the dome so it it would be the same at Scheels arena. Besides most people would be in a camper or tent anyways just like a playoff game. I'm telling ya Bison fans would show up as crazy as it sounds. (And it does sound crazy) Maybe not for middle of the week game's but weekends could work. Hell yeah. There has to be a first for everything. People thought the strobe light app was weird too. Gotta try

[BisonNation11]

Student attendance will take a big hit, me thinks. Should be able to get south siders though.

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This will be the straw that breaks the camels back so I can finally get season tickets. We live straight west of the Scheels Arena just a few miles, so it's an easy trip for us. Will definitely be taking in the next two seasons and future years after that thanks to this move. God bless you GT and NDSU for making this happen!

[aces1180]

Per Kolpack, no alcohol at Scheels Arena for BB games.

[El_Chapo]

Per Kolpack, no alcohol at Scheels Arena for BB games.

I hope hes wrong because this is grade a BULL! its off campus, WAY off campus.

[tony]

probably. i think they will have free shuttles at least though

Free shuttles for sure. Really need a monorail.

[aces1180]

I hope hes wrong because this is grade a BULL! its off campus, WAY off campus.

He mentioned on Twitter that it follows university policy.

Jeff Kolpack ‏@FGOSPORTSWRITER 10m
Scheels Arena will not be selling alcohol during Bison bb games next year; NDSU could but staying consistent with university policy.

[ndsubison1]

why cant they just experiment for a season?

[Bisonville GasMan]

why cant they just experiment for a season?

^^^^^This is a good idea^^^^^

[HerdBot]

why cant they just experiment for a season?

Because if they open the taps, everyone will expect it at the shac and dome. That's why I suggested a small tailgating setup. That would be consistent. Who knows a cool tradition could start. Maybe a few tents and RVs. Over time it will grow. With less students the crowd could be stale. People expect beer in the building