PSAC WEST

[bballfan03]

So i see that rocks home games can be viewed on Rock Athletics Digital Network (which can be installed on smart tvs etc). Does anyone know.. Will their home games then not be on PSAC app at all?

[WarriorVoice]

It's a money thing to me. I fully realize most of our schools draw 65 people for a basketball game whether it's at 1 p.m. or 8 p.m.

But, there are exceptions.

The amount of lost revenue from having 2,500 in the building to 550 is huge. Again, I realize 80% of the league would love to draw even 550.

Tipping the women at 3 p.m. on a work day is just a throw away. Having the men start at 5 p.m. on a work day will just decimate the gate. I'm sure the players love playing in gyms that are 85% empty, too. The 80+ crowd really cranks up the atmosphere. Why do they all have to do the same thing?

But, the beauty of our league is it doesn't care about generating money. Obviously. Life goes on. At least all these college kids can be in bed by 11 p.m. now lol.

Believe it or not, the games are played for the student-athetes, not the fans...

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Believe it or not, the games are played for the student-athetes, not the fans...

Poll the players. You're in the 'media'. See how many like playing in front of 20 percent capacity (if even) gyms at 5pm. I think you know what the answers will be.

Do the coaches read them bedtime stories at 9pm, too?

Come on. This is hilarious. These players aren't in elementary school.

[WarriorVoice]

Poll the players. You're in the 'media'. See how many like playing in front of 20 percent capacity (if even) gyms at 5pm. I think you know what the answers will be.

Do the coaches read them bedtime stories at 9pm, too?

Come on. This is hilarious. These players aren't in elementary school.

None of that matters...I'd wager that less than 10% care about the audience watching them. They care about playing. Why else would students play for teams that generally aren't compettitve? I'll do this...I'll ask some ESU players, you ask some IUP players. We can complare notes...Deal??

[IUPbigINDIANS]

So i see that rocks home games can be viewed on Rock Athletics Digital Network (which can be installed on smart tvs etc). Does anyone know.. Will their home games then not be on PSAC app at all?

'Away' games against non-PSAC opponents will usually not be picked up on the PSAC Network. For instance, our teams playing in the MEC tonight ... you can download the Mountain East app. You'll quickly see their basketball broadcasts are far superior to ours. They don't use student announcers and their overall production is much, much better.

As SRU is home this weekend, its games should be available both on their network as well as the PSAC network.

The PSAC and MEC networks are free. When our teams play at CIAA schools, in the past you've had to pay to watch.

[bballfan03]

'Away' games against non-PSAC opponents will usually not be picked up on the PSAC Network. For instance, our teams playing in the MEC tonight ... you can download the Mountain East app. You'll quickly see their basketball broadcasts are far superior to ours. They don't use student announcers and their overall production is much, much better.

As SRU is home this weekend, its games should be available both on their network as well as the PSAC network.

The PSAC and MEC networks are free. When our teams play at CIAA schools, in the past you've had to pay to watch.

Yeah i have a bunch of the other apps.. was just wondering if I'd need the SRU app to watch their home games or if I can still watch on PSAC

[Scrub]

They don't use student announcers and their overall production is much, much better.

Some do.

But honestly, last year the British soccer player kid who ran color commentary for WV Wesleyan was absolutely worth the listen! Downright hilarious (in a laughing WITH you not AT you kind of way. Super entertaining kid).

But yes, most use local radio guys or experienced sports media guys in the MEC.

[bballfan03]

This may be another long game for Gannon :( Montano isny starting (assuming he's still out with injury from last game).. Bennett is starting (don't get that 7 inch difference sub).. and I'm assuming the 2 others are still not ready... boo

[bballfan03]

Looks like another injury for Gannon. Bruce Carpenter in street clothes today.

[boatcapt]

Believe it or not, the games are played for the student-athetes, not the fans...

That may be, but I'll venture a guess that if you ask the players weather they want to play in an 80% empty arena or a full gym with loud fans...they will pick the latter 10 times out of 10.

[bballfan03]

That may be, but I'll venture a guess that if you ask the players weather they want to play in an 80% empty arena or a full gym with loud fans...they will pick the latter 10 times out of 5x7is1ŵ w èe1eerr¹e1re1t

I agree. Although they played in front of absolutely nobody during COVID, I know many college athletes said the arenas being empty lessened momentum runs and that they get fueled by the crowd energy.

[boatcapt]

I agree. Although they played in front of absolutely nobody during COVID, I know many college athletes said the arenas being empty lessened momentum runs and that they get fueled by the crowd energy.

I think the crowd plays an important part in how a team plays. A loud, raucus home crowd in a packed gym can elevate a team to new heights while demoralizing their opponents. That said, I believe that crowd inspired performance gain is relatively minor...but in a close game, that minor performance improvement can be enough to get a team over the top!

So, in short, the 6th man effect is real, but not as real as fans want it to be.

[WarriorVoice]

That may be, but I'll venture a guess that if you ask the players weather they want to play in an 80% empty arena or a full gym with loud fans...they will pick the latter 10 times out of 10.

No one is doubting that. It doesn't negate my point. The competitions are for the competitors...

[jrshooter]

No one is doubting that. It doesn't negate my point. The competitions are for the competitors...

Way too simple. If the competitions are just for the competitors, then NOBODY but family shows up.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Way too simple. If the competitions are just for the competitors, then NOBODY but family shows up.

I felt awful for the Washington Huskies having to play at Penn State last night. Those poor student athletes from both sides had to stay up late just to appease network TV. I hope their academics don't suffer.


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