It's not just the cost. Sunday is typically NOT a sports day. Especially for the older crowd. Sunday is church, lunch, and family time at home or with friends. So sitting in the stands is not a priority. (Note: I'm not preaching, just saying that Sunday for a lot of people is for other things).

 

And as far as missing opening round games, that's when I'd rather go. So I can see all the teams there (so I can talk about all the teams I saw play that year).

 

It's true that Sunday used to be a non sports day. But that changed more than a few years ago. In the late 90's and early 2000's every sport my kids were ever involved in, had games every Sunday. Football, baseball, basketball, etc. So while high school sports never really have played on Sunday, I'm betting there arent many people who aren't used to Sunday sporting events.

If you are asking if fewer games would bring out bigger crowds...no I doubt that would be the case either.

 

This was what my post was aiming for. It isn't fair to compare football and basketball because they are different sports and different cultures within the community, but I do think basketball suffers from over-exposure for customers. If I miss the game Tuesday night, it isn't a big deal because I can go on Friday or Saturday. With football, there is only one chance per week to go watch.

 

I don't necessarily think basketball season is too long, but I do think the schedule length gives people more excuses to not attend games.

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If you are asking if fewer games would bring out bigger crowds...no I doubt that would be the case either.

 

I am a basketball guy and a former coach and dread saying this, but fewer games might be better. The thing that football has going for it is that each Friday night is an event and people don't want to miss it. With Basketball teams play 2 or 3 games a week and it is not a big deal to miss a game. I don't think it would fix the problem completely, but it might help if basketball games were more of an event.

It's not just the cost. Sunday is typically NOT a sports day. Especially for the older crowd. Sunday is church, lunch, and family time at home or with friends. So sitting in the stands is not a priority. (Note: I'm not preaching, just saying that Sunday for a lot of people is for other things).

 

And as far as missing opening round games, that's when I'd rather go. So I can see all the teams there (so I can talk about all the teams I saw play that year).

 

I'm talking to the many people who say they refuse to go on Sunday because the extra day is too expensive. I know one person who says they don't come to the Sunday final because of church. I see and hear a whole lot saying the extra day is too expensive and that they want the Saturday final back. Those are the folks I am talking to.

 

I'll also add that I am sure if their team was in the finals on Sunday then they would come watch them after church.

I think we need more basketball games. Like 5-10 more. I guess that is just me and BigV.

I am a basketball guy and a former coach and dread saying this, but fewer games might be better. The thing that football has going for it is that each Friday night is an event and people don't want to miss it. With Basketball teams play 2 or 3 games a week and it is not a big deal to miss a game. I don't think it would fix the problem completely, but it might help if basketball games were more of an event.

 

Amen brother!

I am a basketball guy and a former coach and dread saying this, but fewer games might be better. The thing that football has going for it is that each Friday night is an event and people don't want to miss it. With Basketball teams play 2 or 3 games a week and it is not a big deal to miss a game. I don't think it would fix the problem completely, but it might help if basketball games were more of an event.

 

IMO, I just don't think it would change anything, not much anyway. I coach, but when I can I go watch Anderson Co., my local team, play. The same people for the most part are at the games, be it on a Tuesday night or a Saturday night. Rarely do you see others there that aren't routinely there anyway. I just don't think the interest is there for the game the way it was, football has just taken over and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

There's probably no other way to do it but not everyone can miss work to attend either.

There's probably no other way to do it but not everyone can miss work to attend either.

 

This is so true. Am I going to use the limited time off I have to watch a weeks worth of basketball games between teams I have no connection to, or do I use that time doing something my entire family would enjoy?

Didn't they use to show the NCAA games on the TVs in the entrance/concession areas?

 

A year or two ago I was told that they cannot show the NCAA games on the TVs due to licensing issues. Maybe because it's at Rupp vs a non-college location?

Maybe they consider it a re-broadcast?

Maybe it's just the ultra risk adverse folks at KHSAA heard it might be a problem and didn't want to take a chance?

It's true that Sunday used to be a non sports day. But that changed more than a few years ago. In the late 90's and early 2000's every sport my kids were ever involved in, had games every Sunday. Football, baseball, basketball, etc. So while high school sports never really have played on Sunday, I'm betting there arent many people who aren't used to Sunday sporting events.

 

True for the younger generation, but the older generation that aren't affiliated with a particular school or kid still see Sunday as that. I know my dad absolutely hates it being on Sunday. I've asked a couple of times if he wants to go (he used to never miss a final), nope...he'll see the highlights on TV.

This is so true. Am I going to use the limited time off I have to watch a weeks worth of basketball games between teams I have no connection to, or do I use that time doing something my entire family would enjoy?

Again this is my argument with the red book. The middle section used to be almost full. Now it is not. The casual fan comes when they want to see a good game and buys those seats from the original owner or scalper, or follow their team that is participating in the tournament. The middle section is bought mostly by schools for their coaches and administrators. This used to be a perk for coaches, AD's, and administrator's. It was paid for and they got professional days to attend. Now that hasn't completely stopped but it has definitely cut back.

You know what just dawned on me, that last year the KHSAA Hired a Marketing director. Reading the girls Sweet Sixteen thread, who knew?

I am sure I am alone here, but I think that the extra day is too much and drags out the tournament.

 

I might even go as far to say that Rupp isn't the best place. to hold them.

A take from Josh Hurt, Meade County's girls coach: How RedBook and Recruiting are Killing KHSAA Cash Cow - The KY Sports Guys