andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 OK, would you guys support a Sioux-Gophers game at Memorial Stadium? Just throwing it out there, not saying I'm a big fan of outdoor games.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I don't mind the outdoor games...I just don't like 6 outdoor games each year...overkill. Keep it to 1 game per year and that would be fine. To answer your question - yes, I would watch the Sioux/Gophers outdoors, I think that would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 OK, would you guys support a Sioux-Gophers game at Memorial Stadium? Just throwing it out there, not saying I'm a big fan of outdoor games.... Memorial is too small, but I wouldn't mind seeing a Sioux-Gophers game at Target Field or TCF Bank Stadium..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 OK, would you guys support a Sioux-Gophers game at Memorial Stadium? Just throwing it out there, not saying I'm a big fan of outdoor games.... I think Memorial Stadium is about the perfect size venue for an outdoor game. I am not sure how much of an 'experience' watching an outdoor game can be from the top rows of Dodger Stadium or Michigan Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sports Illustrated just had an article on the outdoor game at LA and pretty much raved about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sports Illustrated just had an article on the outdoor game at LA and pretty much raved about that one. The thing that bugs me about the outdoor game is that the "fad" started in Edmonton in 2003, but the NHL has turned it into a farce. The 2011 Heritage Classic between Calgary and Montreal got about 1/80th of the attention that the 2011 Winter Classic game did. At least this year's Winter Classic consisted of a Canadian team. http://www.edmontons...id-temperatures Back on topic... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aYvoUXuK7s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Memorial is too small, but I wouldn't mind seeing a Sioux-Gophers game at Target Field or TCF Bank Stadium..... How about University Park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey the cat Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Funny thing is most of these guys have never played outdoors in their lives. I lived next to Elks Park for almost 50 years. Over the last 15 I had a hard time figuring out why there was even an ice rink there. There never was anyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 How about University Park? Challenge the gophs to some coulee hockey. See what they're made of. Home and home--the English Coulee and the Mississippi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Funny thing is most of these guys have never played outdoors in their lives. Right! Bloomington still has plenty of outdoor rinks and Richfield has a few around as well. I never see kids out there playing hockey...just old timers. The kids are either at the cushy rinks or at home playing Xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 How about University Park? Bring in 20,000 bleachers or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Bring in 20,000 bleachers or what? Nah, just bank the snow up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nah, just bank the snow up... Standing...room...only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Standing...room...only! You know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 You know it! That would be a nice twist on the outdoor games, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That would be a nice twist on the outdoor games, right? At least we know the ice would be decent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I don't mind the outdoor games...I just don't like 6 outdoor games each year...overkill. Keep it to 1 game per year and that would be fine. To answer your question - yes, I would watch the Sioux/Gophers outdoors, I think that would be fun. Yeah six or maybe like 23 of them, there's way too many this season... All I know is that there's a lot of outdoor games this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollTribe Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Brock stays last year, we probably hang number 8. Sad, but true. He showed great improvement between his Freshman and Sophomore year, would have been fun to see what he could do in a 3rd year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as15 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sad, but true. He showed great improvement between his Freshman and Sophomore year, would have been fun to see what he could do in a 3rd year. I was skeptical when Brock left, but it is obvious he made the right decision. His first two years of professional hockey are almost identical to Zach Parise's, with both playing in the AHL their first year out of school, and then the NHL from there.: Parise: AHL: 58 points, 0.79 NHL: 32 points Nelson: AHL: 52 points, 0.79 ppg, NHL: on pace for about 31 points right now Not saying he will be as a productive as Parise, just putting into perspective what he is accomplishing at the same age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I was skeptical when Brock left, but it is obvious he made the right decision. His first two years of professional hockey are almost identical to Zach Parise's, with both playing in the AHL their first year out of school, and then the NHL from there.: Parise: AHL: 58 points, 0.79 NHL: 32 points Nelson: AHL: 52 points, 0.79 ppg, NHL: on pace for about 31 points right now Not saying he will be as a productive as Parise, just putting into perspective what he is accomplishing at the same age. If anyone got the signing bonus offer that Brock got and turned it down, they would have to be an idiot. He had to make that choice. I was sure bummed when he left, but I understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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