Pendleton had a great crowd last night and also had a large and loud student section. I usually sit on the opposing teams side in the upper seats because at most home games there is never anybody over there. Last night I did not have a choice with the crowd Pendleton brought. I expect the same type of crown from them on Saturday.

Won't happen.

I know it won't happen, I just said if you are the visiting team you should sit on the visiting side. PC fans won't even think of sitting on the home side of the fieldhouse if Mason is playing. A few years ago PC played the first game and was on Masons home side and most got up and moved to the other side to watch the next game so Mason could have their normal seats. Mason fans don't have to worry about PC getting their seats. I just think if they are truly the visiting team then act like it and sit on the visiting team side. No home court advantage right.

Gilbert handles Monroe but Monroe can't handle Gilbert. Mason by double digits.

Mason Co fans won't move they have sat on that side for 40+ years.

 

Not 40+, but 25-30 years. I think we (Mason) should sit on the side where we are designated by the tournament brackets. 99% of us would be glad to change from our normal home side if that is what we are told. We want all teams to feel that the tournament is as fair as possible. However, Pendleton Head Coach and former Mason County player and Assistant Coach Chad Simms will likely agree to change team benches with Mason because he is a mature, smart coach who realizes that the game is played on the floor and not in the stands (or on BGP).

Royals by 18. As for the fans, they should be able to sit where they want, all tickets are general admission.

Mason County 68

Pendleton County 51

Yeah, I was really impressed with the crowd that Pendleton brought. I already made plans to get to the Fieldhouse a good 90 minutes before tip on Saturday.

Not 40+, but 25-30 years. I think we (Mason) should sit on the side where we are designated by the tournament brackets. 99% of us would be glad to change from our normal home side if that is what we are told. We want all teams to feel that the tournament is as fair as possible. However, Pendleton Head Coach and former Mason County player and Assistant Coach Chad Simms will likely agree to change team benches with Mason because he is a mature, smart coach who realizes that the game is played on the floor and not in the stands (or on BGP).

 

Very correct on the Simm's statement, he said before the draw saturday no way he makes same mistake as last year and will take the visting bench even as the home team.

Mason by 10

Mason by 17 - 69-52

Not 40+, but 25-30 years. I think we (Mason) should sit on the side where we are designated by the tournament brackets. 99% of us would be glad to change from our normal home side if that is what we are told. We want all teams to feel that the tournament is as fair as possible. However, Pendleton Head Coach and former Mason County player and Assistant Coach Chad Simms will likely agree to change team benches with Mason because he is a mature, smart coach who realizes that the game is played on the floor and not in the stands (or on BGP).

 

Few posts but always well-reasoned.:thumb:

Mason by 4

Pendleton will for sure bring a great following to this one. On paper Mason should win but the games are played on the court and not on paper.

I know it won't happen, I just said if you are the visiting team you should sit on the visiting side. PC fans won't even think of sitting on the home side of the fieldhouse if Mason is playing. A few years ago PC played the first game and was on Masons home side and most got up and moved to the other side to watch the next game so Mason could have their normal seats. Mason fans don't have to worry about PC getting their seats. I just think if they are truly the visiting team then act like it and sit on the visiting team side. No home court advantage right.

 

Mason Co has always liked it their way, home floor, home crowd and sit where ever they want.

Pendleton and Mason meet in the semifinals for the second straight year. Coach Simms and the Wildcats will be the home team, wonder what bench they will choose? My prediction will be they will slide down towards the lobby and avoid the Mason cheering section if they are not moved.

They shouldn't have to choose plain and simple. Go by the brackets, run the tourney like a regional tourney should be run, with all teams and fans treated the same. Is that so hard for Mason Co to do????:confused: