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Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:38 pm
by redmen9194
Reports are that St. John’s is putting together a big non-conference schedule next year and is in advanced talks to play Alabama at the Garden and Duke at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the National Tennis Center which would quite frankly be awesome. I think Rick wants to play in every NYC arena.

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:35 pm
by Xudash
Oh, my.

That is a phenomenal idea!

You guys are clearly back in the saddle.

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:49 pm
by ecasadoSBU
The USTA shouldnt allow that. I don't see the point. Leave Arthur Ashe Stadium alone

UBS Arena and MSG only miles away and better suited for college ball

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:32 pm
by adoraz
ecasadoSBU wrote:The USTA shouldnt allow that. I don't see the point. Leave Arthur Ashe Stadium alone

UBS Arena and MSG only miles away and better suited for college ball


First negative take I've seen regarding this. It's great cross promotion and AA already hosted a basketball game (WNBA Classic). As someone who lives right between MSG and AA (on the 7 line), the idea of playing in a unique stadium like this is incredible. Will make for excellent TV and also can fit in more fans than MSG and UBS.

If Duke and Fox are pushing for this, they know it'll be a ratings hit. Likely the most viewed game on Fox that year (not counting following an NFL game). Amazing for the league!

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 8:44 pm
by Xudash
adoraz wrote:
ecasadoSBU wrote:The USTA shouldnt allow that. I don't see the point. Leave Arthur Ashe Stadium alone

UBS Arena and MSG only miles away and better suited for college ball


First negative take I've seen regarding this. It's great cross promotion and AA already hosted a basketball game (WNBA Classic). As someone who lives right between MSG and AA (on the 7 line), the idea of playing in a unique stadium like this is incredible. Will make for excellent TV and also can fit in more fans than MSG and UBS.

If Duke and Fox are pushing for this, they know it'll be a ratings hit. Likely the most viewed game on Fox that year (not counting following an NFL game). Amazing for the league!


Exactly.

The first thing I thought about was the outdoor hockey events they have been holding.

I just think you guys have really nutted this. Kudos for taking advantage of being located in NYC.

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:17 am
by Omaha1
ecasadoSBU wrote:The USTA shouldnt allow that. I don't see the point. Leave Arthur Ashe Stadium alone

UBS Arena and MSG only miles away and better suited for college ball

They played college basketball games on freaking aircraft carriers and the military gave approval. I think this will work out just fine.

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:16 pm
by billyjack
Arthur Ashe has a retractable roof, right?

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:24 pm
by adoraz
billyjack wrote:Arthur Ashe has a retractable roof, right?


Yep! Plus heat. St. John's, Duke, and Fox have thought about this stuff lol.

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:52 pm
by billyjack
adoraz wrote:
billyjack wrote:Arthur Ashe has a retractable roof, right?


Yep! Plus heat. St. John's, Duke, and Fox have thought about this stuff lol.


Ok nice, thanks adoraz

Re: Johnnies looking to play Duke at Arthur Ashe?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:44 pm
by sju88grad
adoraz wrote:
ecasadoSBU wrote:The USTA shouldnt allow that. I don't see the point. Leave Arthur Ashe Stadium alone

UBS Arena and MSG only miles away and better suited for college ball


First negative take I've seen regarding this. It's great cross promotion and AA already hosted a basketball game (WNBA Classic). As someone who lives right between MSG and AA (on the 7 line), the idea of playing in a unique stadium like this is incredible. Will make for excellent TV and also can fit in more fans than MSG and UBS.

If Duke and Fox are pushing for this, they know it'll be a ratings hit. Likely the most viewed game on Fox that year (not counting following an NFL game). Amazing for the league!


Such an awesome idea! Really hope they lock it down…..