thetorch Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'd say conservative estimate was 800 fans. No more than 1000. Best part of it was the Billikens rummage sale. I wasn't expecting much but they had some decent gear. Tons of recent Men's and Women's practive and game jerseys. 05 took the only Kevin Lisch jersey. There were plenty Daniel Lisch (hope Roy picked one up) & Brett Thompson jerseys to spare. Also had about 40 pairs of grawer era breakaway pants with the blue and white stripes. Saw several fans wear them during the festivities. I managed to pick up about 20 old media guides and 2 tip off club programs, one from 49 and another from 51 in great condition. Also took home 3 of the rafter banners, I'm assuming the ones that hung at Savvis prior to the move to Chaifetz. Got the Missouri Valley title one, NIT final four and NIT appearances for 5 bucks apiece. Now to find the wall space to hang them. Billiken Bob announced both the Men and women's teams. The women had a 10 minute scrimmage. No offense but as a 34 year old, 6'3 gym rat I could score 20 points a game against them. The Stipanovich girl looks to be a player. They need to find a shooter. In between there was a shooting contest. 4 students, 2 guys, 2 girls, were paired with a player. Ball, Castleman, Evans, & Loe participated with Loe's pairing winning out. Sadly the girl student who shot with Ball was the best female shooter on the court. If she had a couple more inches and some quickness she could probably make the team at least as a walk on. The men then played a very very loose 10 minute scrimmage. No defense but a couple things can be taken away from it. After each scrimmage Ramsey had an interview with both coaches. - One of the most athletic Billikens team I can recall. Everyone can take it to the rack with authority. - McBroom's defense is still a question mark but he can run a team, smooth point guard, fastest guy out there. - Glaze looked way more comfortable. He shot 2 3s. Two more than he should ever take in a game. - Manning will be serviceable. He's a rotation player. - Yacabou is a specimen. I don't think he'll be a scoring leader but comparable to a more talented, bigger Corey Frazier. Solid starter. - Not enough time to even evaluate any of the freshman at all. We are so deep though looking at our roster, only one might get any regular minutes if that. - I thought Agbeko was a legit 6'8 and he can board. - Lancona might be 6'7 or close to 6'8. Walkons are Joey Lepak returning, Austin Eagleton 6'3 soph from Springfield Ill (here's an interview with him talking about his experience walking on http://www.channel1450.com/SHG-Grad-Austin-Eagleton-Makes-SLU-Hoops-Team-As-W/17487956 ) & Royc Simpson, 6'0 frosh from Marist HS in Chicago. The event left a lot to be desired. A lot more pageantry should be involved. We are coming off back to back NCAA titles and a sweep of the A-10. 10 minutes of scrimmage time, really was more of a glorified layup line. We can't have even a real half hour scrimmage with refs, real substitutions, and run a few plays? More of the same amateur hour. Most of us on the board would show up to watch the team run laps but this isn't winning the program any new fans or making anybody want to run to the ticket office and buy a few seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslasttermdropout Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for the recap for those who couldn't attend. I'm thoroughly stoked now. I hope they have a rummage sale next year and that you didn't buy up all of the goodies because that does sound awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Worst accoustics possible no one tested the mikes; JM could not be heard and I was first row floor, center court. One really hot new cheerleader- blonde- long legs if you like that sort. JM looked comfortable. GG looked most improved, chiseled- as if he was going to keep RA on the bench. I have never seen a quicker, well set pick and roll by a 245 pounder than the one RA set early. He is big with amazingly quick feet. He and AY set a new standard for bodies as incoming players-contrasting to Austin McBroom who is the most diminutive but one Charlie Spoonhauer would have held with bated breath. TL looked like a great get but will not contribute this year unless he is a ferocious rebounder; Mike Crawford did not stand out. I think the women's coach said they were young five times. The cupboard was left bare. Blue and White Rawlings basketballs and another brand regulation size basketballs with nice White Billiken on panel were $1 each. For $25 i got blue sleeveless warm up with Ed Mc Cauley's number 50 and white "Saint Louis" on front. Why would they even have a number 50 ? it will go in my office. I mentioned earlier I got vanity plate "EZ ED 50" for my new Lincoln MKZ hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 was surprised to see Cody Ellis announced as student manager. I thought he was going to be playing somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'd say conservative estimate was 800 fans. No more than 1000. Best part of it was the Billikens rummage sale. I wasn't expecting much but they had some decent gear. Tons of recent Men's and Women's practive and game jerseys. 05 took the only Kevin Lisch jersey. There were plenty Daniel Lisch (hope Roy picked one up) & Brett Thompson jerseys to spare. Also had about 40 pairs of grawer era breakaway pants with the blue and white stripes. Saw several fans wear them during the festivities. I managed to pick up about 20 old media guides and 2 tip off club programs, one from 49 and another from 51 in great condition. Also took home 3 of the rafter banners, I'm assuming the ones that hung at Savvis prior to the move to Chaifetz. Got the Missouri Valley title one, NIT final four and NIT appearances for 5 bucks apiece. Now to find the wall space to hang them Yeah, I wasn't driving 2 hours to St. Louis for that event, given SLU's history of underwhelming at these kind of events, but a little upset I missed the chance to score some old SLU stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 was surprised to see Cody Ellis announced as student manager. I thought he was going to be playing somewhere? He has 1 semester left to finish his degree, so he's not going to play pro in Australia until December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SluSignGuy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Rummage sale does sound awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for clearing that up because I realized later there was a decent crowd there from the camera side once I started seeing the pictures. Good to hear but I would love to see this become more of a marquee event that can used to bring in recruits and broadcasted nationally. Those are some goals I tell ya! If you want this to be a marquee event - I would like it also - you have to schedule it on a day/night when nothing else big is happening. Blues game - they knew about this months ago - Cards in NLCS - ok they can not do anything about this - Octoberfest, every time this month and I would think people could miss one drunken Saturday . When you find out about the Cards game you could have scheduled it later or earlier I guess. I was planning to go but the Cards came trumped it. If they go 800 then that is not terrible. To make this a marquee event they have to do a better planning and advertising scheme. I kept asking for a schedule and never saw or got one. I did not even know they were doing the rummage sale - maybe that was my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 am i right in hearing that SLU did once have a televised midnight madness at west pine during the spoon years? heard it didn't go well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't ever expect, unless we go to a final 4 or win the whole damn ball of wax, a madness event will ever be that big a deal. While we should never expect a UK or Phog type crowd, there should be some creative thought as to how they can get more students to attend, free pizza maybe? Sparse crowds will probably be the case for the early games as well. The students won't turn out in full force until they see the ESPN or CBS trailer parked outside the Fetz. Then of course they'll all become SLUnatics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 By the way, free pizza's not very creative... more of a bribe type deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't ever expect, unless we go to a final 4 or win the whole damn ball of wax, a madness event will ever be that big a deal. While we should never expect a UK or Phog type crowd, there should be some creative thought as to how they can get more students to attend, free pizza maybe? Sparse crowds will probably be the case for the early games as well. The students won't turn out in full force until they see the ESPN or CBS trailer parked outside the Fetz. Then of course they'll all become SLUnatics. With the two current students in charge the student section is in trouble. They put 0 effort into their "jobs" and really only view it is a resume builder...it's upto the athletic department for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 am i right in hearing that SLU did once have a televised midnight madness at west pine during the spoon years? heard it didn't go well Yeah, it was when I was in school. Maybe 94 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 One really hot new cheerleader- blonde- long legs if you like that sort. Much appreciated, 68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Austin Eagleton 6'3 soph from Springfield Ill (here's an interview with him talking about his experience walking on http://www.channel1450.com/SHG-Grad-Austin-Eagleton-Makes-SLU-Hoops-Team-As-W/17487956 ) Kid sounds pretty composed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Much appreciated, 68. Agreed. That's the most notable comment in this whole thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Kid sounds pretty composed. Looks like a very cerebral player to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think another thing I saw that was important was that MM looked good driving to the hoop. He looked more confident and put in some nice touches which will be important with KM gone, especially since he missed some easy ones last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 also JB was strokin it last night. hit at least 4 threes in the 10 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 must be the flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 am i right in hearing that SLU did once have a televised midnight madness at west pine during the spoon years? heard it didn't go well I was there and it was fine - they filled up the seating - upper tier - in the old West Pine Gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 For $25 i got blue sleeveless warm up with Ed Mc Cauley's number 50 and white "Saint Louis" on front. Why would they even have a number 50 ? it will go in my office. I mentioned earlier I got vanity plate "EZ ED 50" for my new Lincoln MKZ hybrid. The 50 was from a women's team jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewsorlose Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Played with Austin a lot at the gym last year. Very good kid. Smart and not into pickup trash talking or any of that junk. Great range. I encouraged him several times to walk on. He's a better player than Sean Duff but not as athletic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheA_Bomb Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 am i right in hearing that SLU did once have a televised midnight madness at west pine during the spoon years? heard it didn't go well In 1996 they had one that was televised and did a pretty good job in West Pine Gym with celebrity guest slam dunk contest judges. I think Brett Hull was a celebrity guest judge. I remember it was a good event but I was a freshman and had a lot to drink. I recall slamming a few beers in the West Pine Bathroom and the Billiken had to get in there to change or something. The team proceeded to stink that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillikenFriar Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was there too. Anthony Bonner was there and it was televised on ESPN I think. In 1996 they had one that was televised and did a pretty good job in West Pine Gym with celebrity guest slam dunk contest judges. I think Brett Hull was a celebrity guest judge. I remember it was a good event but I was a freshman and had a lot to drink. I recall slamming a few beers in the West Pine Bathroom and the Billiken had to get in there to change or something. The team proceeded to stink that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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