The roof is open NOW

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 17:05

Why the fuck do you build a dome in the south? Sounds like a bunch of morans if you ask me.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-09-17, 17:09

Okay, everybody poop now.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 17:15

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Why the fuck do you build a dome in the south? Sounds like a bunch of morans if you ask me.

There was the time they got one inch of snow, OTPT. People were eating each other in the streets to survive. They are just being prepared if they ever get another inch of snow.

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 17:16

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Why the fuck do you build a dome in the south? Sounds like a bunch of morans if you ask me.

It's retractable. So when MSU plays in the Final Four there, the roof will be closed.

That's why.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 17:19

NigelUno wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Why the fuck do you build a dome in the south? Sounds like a bunch of morans if you ask me.

It's retractable. So when MSU plays in the Final Four there, the roof will be closed.

That's why.

Basketball games in football domes. Again, thank you for everything Holli$. Rolling Eyes

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 17:37

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

It's retractable. So when MSU plays in the Final Four there, the roof will be closed.

That's why.

Basketball games in football domes. Again, thank you for everything Holli$.

I guess they could play it in Phillips Arena. But, I think MBS holds 60,000+ more people.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-17, 17:38

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

It's retractable. So when MSU plays in the Final Four there, the roof will be closed.

That's why.

Basketball games in football domes. Again, thank you for everything Holli$.

I was in the top row of Ford Field in 2009 otpt. I could see the court well.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 17:39

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

It's retractable. So when MSU plays in the Final Four there, the roof will be closed.

That's why.

Basketball games in football domes. Again, thank you for everything Holli$.

I know you think the world started sometime around 1992, but basketball in football stadiums pre-dated Hollis.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 17:42

Turtleneck wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

Basketball games in football domes. Again, thank you for everything Holli$.

I know you think the world started sometime around 1992, but basketball in football stadiums pre-dated Hollis.

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 17:48

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

I know you think the world started sometime around 1992, but basketball in football stadiums pre-dated Hollis.

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

Not really.

I think Hollis is credited for putting the court on the 50 yard line.

by **Death Roe** 2017-09-17, 17:48

I could see the court at Lucas Oil in 2010, but I relied on the jumbo screens quite a bit.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 17:50

NigelUno wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

Not really.

I think Hollis is credited for putting the court on the 50 yard line.

Which is the main issue(and atmosphere). Thank you for the back up, Nigel.

by **kingstonlake** 2017-09-17, 17:51

I remember fondly when, at the age of 6, Hollis brokered the UCLA/Houston game in the Astridome in 1968......

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 17:53

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

I know you think the world started sometime around 1992, but basketball in football stadiums pre-dated Hollis.

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

Hollis brought it to college basketball? Syracuse BB has played every home game in a football stadium since 1980. Maybe try getting a fucking clue before being a sarcastic know-it-all.

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:04

Turtleneck wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

Hollis brought it to college basketball. Syracuse BB has played every home game in a football stadium since 1980. Maybe try getting a fucking clue before being a sarcastic know-it-all.

by **Death Roe** 2017-09-17, 18:08

Did you really show up to an NFL game 3.5 hours early to humblebrag about being at a new stadium's opening game?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 18:09

You should email the square yourself and tell him to get a clue because then it might end up with someone who gives a fuck what you say.

"Hollis helped create the "Basketbowl" game between Michigan State and Kentucky at Ford Field in Detroit in 2003 that set a college basketball attendance record. Hollis is also a member of the Division I men's basketball committee.

"We're open to looking at all aspects of what the future can be as far as venues," Hollis told USA TODAY Sports late last week. "We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem."

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 18:10

He showed up early so he does not have to wait in line for hate chicken.

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 18:10

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You should email the square yourself and tell him to get a clue because then it might end up with someone who gives a fuck what you say.

"Hollis helped create the "Basketbowl" game between Michigan State and Kentucky at Ford Field in Detroit in 2003 that set a college basketball attendance record. Hollis is also a member of the Division I men's basketball committee.

"We're open to looking at all aspects of what the future can be as far as venues," Hollis told USA TODAY Sports late last week. "We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem."

Dude.

You're kind of highjacking my thread.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 18:14

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You should email the square yourself and tell him to get a clue because then it might end up with someone who gives a fuck what you say.

"Hollis helped create the "Basketbowl" game between Michigan State and Kentucky at Ford Field in Detroit in 2003 that set a college basketball attendance record. Hollis is also a member of the Division I men's basketball committee.

"We're open to looking at all aspects of what the future can be as far as venues," Hollis told USA TODAY Sports late last week. "We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem."

For a guy that does give a fuck, you sure feel a need to reply in an attempt to make your point.

Also, what you have provided in quotes does not substantiate your claim Hollis "brought it to college basketball." It simply says he created a game that set an attendance record, but does not credit him for bringing the concept of basketball in a football stadium to college basketball.

I am sorry you let your little fingers dance on the keyboard before thinking it through.

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 18:15

Turtleneck wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You should email the square yourself and tell him to get a clue because then it might end up with someone who gives a fuck what you say.

"Hollis helped create the "Basketbowl" game between Michigan State and Kentucky at Ford Field in Detroit in 2003 that set a college basketball attendance record. Hollis is also a member of the Division I men's basketball committee.

"We're open to looking at all aspects of what the future can be as far as venues," Hollis told USA TODAY Sports late last week. "We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem."

For a guy that does give a fuck, you sure feel a need to reply in an attempt to make your point.

Also, what you have provided in quotes does not substantiate your claim Hollis "brought it to college basketball." It simply says he created a game that set an attendance record, but does not credit him for "bringing it to college basketball."

Guys?

I think Death Roe is desperately trying to start a fight with me. Can you knock it off?

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:15

Did the game between ucla and Houston at the astrodome not happen in 1968? The fuck Hollis. Lew Alcindor vs Elvin Hayes? #1vs #2?

For some reason, moving the game there doesn't count?

Idiots.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 18:15

"We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem." - Mark Hollis.

^ for the "expertise is dead, facts suck, I can't read go trump" crowd

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 18:15

NigelUno wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

For a guy that does give a fuck, you sure feel a need to reply in an attempt to make your point.

Also, what you have provided in quotes does not substantiate your claim Hollis "brought it to college basketball." It simply says he created a game that set an attendance record, but does not credit him for "bringing it to college basketball."

Guys?

I think Death Roe is desperately trying to start a fight with me. Can you knock it off?

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:16

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:"We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem." - Mark Hollis.

^ for the "expertise is dead, facts suck, I can't read go trump" crowd

1968 happened before 2003. But whatever.

by **kingstonlake** 2017-09-17, 18:17

Death Roe wrote:Did you really show up to an NFL game 3.5 hours early to humblebrag about being at a new stadium's opening game?

Technically he never left. I think it was used as a shelter from thunderstorm Irma when it hit Atlanta.

by **Death Roe** 2017-09-17, 18:17

Not trying to start a fight, Nigel, I was seriously asking if that was your picture. I mean, come on, man, the game doesn't start for another 2+ hours!

by SawGreen 2017-09-17, 18:18

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Why the fuck do you build a dome in the south? Sounds like a bunch of morans if you ask me.

Climate change

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 18:19

DWags wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:"We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem." - Mark Hollis.

^ for the "expertise is dead, facts suck, I can't read go trump" crowd

1968 happened before 2003. But whatever.

The member of the d1 hoops committee is referencing the trend starting vs Kentucky at ford field. Logic says to go with him over internet message board posters - I am sorry. Going wth logic on this one.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 18:21

DWags wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:"We were kind of the first (recent) dome game with Kentucky, so we sort of started the problem, I guess — if it's a problem." - Mark Hollis.

^ for the "expertise is dead, facts suck, I can't read go trump" crowd

1968 happened before 2003. But whatever.

In OTPT's alternative fact universe that is not true. Also, in that universe, Syracuse BB does not play its homes games in the Carrier Dome.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-09-17, 18:21

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

I know you think the world started sometime around 1992, but basketball in football stadiums pre-dated Hollis.

With that being said, Hollis brought it to college basketball. But thank you for your irrelevant history lesson. We all appreciate it.

Yeah, um, nyo.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 18:24

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
DWags wrote:

1968 happened before 2003. But whatever.

The member of the d1 hoops committee is referencing the trend starting vs Kentucky at ford field. Logic says to go with him over internet message board posters - I am sorry. Going wth logic on this one.

That was not the point you made. You specifically said Hollis "brought it [the concept of basketball in a football arena] to college basketball." How is it our fault you were not smart enough to make your point in a way that accurately reflected what you were trying to say? Sorry you're kind of dumb.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-09-17, 18:24

Also, I would never associate you with logic.

by **kingstonlake** 2017-09-17, 18:25

I guess the silverdome didn't host the mens Midwest regional in 88' and 91'. The roof is open NOW 2599972566

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-17, 18:26

"The idea actually started in 1968 and the Syracuse basketball program, and we continued that tradition with the final fours being played in football stadiums as well." - not Mark Hollis, member and chairman(?) of the d1 hoops committee

"I beg to differ, it was a result of 1968 and Syracuse hoops. Michigan football history is irrelevant, but this is relevant." - swill message board posters dwags & turtleneck

by **NigelUno** 2017-09-17, 18:27

Mark Hollis Bio

In 2003, Hollis was the architect of the “BasketBowl,” which established a then-world record crowd of 78,129 who witnessed the Michigan State-Kentucky game at Detroit’s Ford Field. The concept, which involves placing the court in the center of a football stadium, has been used at the last nine NCAA Final Fours.

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:30

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:30

by **DWags** 2017-09-17, 18:32

By the way, not a good seat in the house for big lew and big E

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