tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post2579271593160572485..comments2023-10-25T10:10:34.388-05:00Comments on The Ciskie Blog: North Star College Cup Suggestion BoxBruce Ciskiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18047065575250548176noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-4368309874500881822014-01-29T00:24:37.595-06:002014-01-29T00:24:37.595-06:00Leave this tournament altogether.Leave this tournament altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-57151232729941552682014-01-27T17:15:24.919-06:002014-01-27T17:15:24.919-06:00Definitely get rid of the championship game shooto...Definitely get rid of the championship game shootout, for one. Second, how about making it a Saturday-Sunday tournament? 2 PM or 4 PM on Friday afternoon is going to result in a sparse crowd either way. Make it 2 and 7 on Saturday and 12 and 5 on Sunday. Having attended all 4 games I enjoyed it but it definitely can be improved.Andrew J. Rieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030414487910874355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-53702490510452626322014-01-27T12:41:09.020-06:002014-01-27T12:41:09.020-06:00GRIPE #5: It's all about the fans. At least it...GRIPE #5: It's all about the fans. At least it's supposed to be.<br /><br />Fan interaction and satisfaction is what will ensure the success of the Minnesota Beanpot going forward. Who else was sitting in his seat bored for too many TV timeouts? It wasn't just me? Good. Kiss-cam keeps our attention if done right, but it can't be the solo prop in your bag of tricks. FIX: Steal a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381676247076964872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-32763169730342992322014-01-27T12:39:31.937-06:002014-01-27T12:39:31.937-06:00GRIPE #4: Officials and conferences.
First, while...GRIPE #4: Officials and conferences.<br /><br />First, while I was far from impressed from the officiating, I felt that it was consistent and that standards affected each team equally. Secondly, whoever was chanting "gopher payroll" has no objectivity or business critiquing officials. I get that UMTC is the host and that they would simplistically hire refs that work their conference Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381676247076964872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-35488817027843327502014-01-27T12:37:54.754-06:002014-01-27T12:37:54.754-06:00GRIPE #3: Overtime. Or the lack thereof.
I like t...GRIPE #3: Overtime. Or the lack thereof.<br /><br />I like the shootout in the semis and I like it in the 3rd place game. Fact is, it's a huge disadvantage to any team having to play a next-day game when one of the teams has either A) had more rest or B) gotten to keep their routine. The team that plays two late games back to back gets to eat all of their meals at the same time, have their Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381676247076964872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-26066428892520778832014-01-27T12:36:34.809-06:002014-01-27T12:36:34.809-06:00GRIPE #2: Special treatment.
Only 4 of 5 D1 schoo...GRIPE #2: Special treatment.<br /><br />Only 4 of 5 D1 schools in MN get to participate each year. Okay, I get this. It's a logistical nightmare mid-season to pull off a bigger event. No one wants a potential 3rd game. Also, UMTC is the ongoing host and will enjoy an automatic entry each year with other schools taking turns. I actually like this, but I believe there is a better way. FIX: Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381676247076964872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10579319.post-909264715818372342014-01-27T12:34:40.534-06:002014-01-27T12:34:40.534-06:00GRIPE #1: The tickets. And the silly rules.
I emp...GRIPE #1: The tickets. And the silly rules.<br /><br />I empathize with the NSCC using a 1-ticket system for 2 games. The basic problem with this is that it cooped fans up at the X from 3 to 10 PM each day. (Sidenote: the Club Level eateries were NOT open.) Especially on Sat., move the early game to 2:30 and let folks inject some of their meal money into the rest of the St. Paul economy. With Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381676247076964872noreply@blogger.com