Las Vegas planning on bidding for NCAA wrestling championships

[NoVa Lion]

Among other sports. See link to article. I wouldn't mind Vegas as a site since I've never been there.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sport...-1834744/?mc_cid=eb3b72298a&mc_eid=b39a3df633

 

[d-1980]

Headed there in December for Cliff Keane Tourney again.

 

[RoarLions1]

No surprise. If asked, I would have said Las Vegas would bid on more than just "half a dozen" sports for the next cycle (2023-2026).

Interesting to me that many of the cities that bid for 2015-18 were doing so publicly, meaning there were lots of articles in papers around the country, then the NCAA announced finalists, and ultimately the four accepted bids. The 2019-22 process was far more quiet. News articles were far harder to find, and the average fans really didn't know who was bidding. We'll see how the next cycle goes...we already have one player we know -- from the article NoVa posted.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

“Vegas??? Why? Nowhere to eat close to the arena. Why don’t they have it in St Louis or Des Moines every year?”

Signed - Iowa Outer Circle member

 

[RoarLions1]

For historical perspective...
-- 2001 was the last time NCAA's were held on a college campus
-- Since and including 2004, St. Louis has held the championship 7 times
-- St. Louis again is the host in 2021
-- The bid requests in 2015-18 were sport specific, and while other sports were on this cycle, many were not
-- The bid requests system changed dramatically for 2019-2022, with almost all D1, D2, and D3 championship sites bid at the same time. Some sports have other contract requirements, such as Football, and Men's Basketball, so they're not included. This was a massive change, but one that benefitted the NCAA, as they did it all at once, and overall it saved time and energy.
-- For the next cycle, 2023-2026, host bids opened on August 26, 2019, and will close on February 3, 2020. This will be for 86 championships across all three divisions. Announcement of successful bidders (host cities) will be made on or about October 23, 2020. For wrestling, it's possible the finalists will be announced between these dates, we'll see.

 

[RoarLions1]

This may be a good place to ask the question...

What would be your perfect host city, given ALL factors?

For me, I consider...
-- Ease of getting to/from (if flying for example, are there easy, direct flights for me)
-- Previous experiences (St. Louis, NYC, Pittsburgh, Philly, as examples)
-- First-time host that would help grow the sport
-- Convenience for all fan bases
-- Size of arena/stadium
-- Distance from Iowa City (more is better)………..J/K

 

[jammenz]

Pinnacle arena, Lincoln NE.

 

[RoarLions1]

Pinnacle arena, Lincoln NE.

Not happening. 15,500 seats is too few given the sellouts since 2011. Good effort from a Nebraska fan, though .

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Not happening. 15,500 seats is too few given the sellouts since 2011. Good effort from a Nebraska fan, though .

Oohh. Quite a civilized riposte. It’s like if David Niven posted on this board.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

This may be a good place to ask the question...

What would be your perfect host city, given ALL factors?

For me, I consider...
-- Ease of getting to/from (if flying for example, are there easy, direct flights for me)
-- Previous experiences (St. Louis, NYC, Pittsburgh, Philly, as examples)
-- First-time host that would help grow the sport
-- Convenience for all fan bases
-- Size of arena/stadium
-- Distance from Iowa City (more is better)………..J/K

Vegas is a good start.

Dallas/Houston

Good/better weather is another factor for many sun-starved wrasslin fans from the Cael Belt

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Not happening. 15,500 seats is too few given the sellouts since 2011. Good effort, for a Nebraska fan, though .

FIFY, although I know you would never go there.

 

[GOLDBANGER]

If I'm going to Minnesota, I sure as hell am going to Vegas!

 

[Chickenman Testa]

FIFY, although I know you would never go there.

“From” served the same purpose in context, so Roar did go there, and he went there in ill humor (to paraphrase a line from HOF hockey coach Fred Shero)

 

[Str8DBLz]

I know I'm starving for some sun about this time of year!!

Vegas is a good start.

Dallas/Houston

Good/better weather is another factor for many sun-starved wrasslin fans from the Cael Belt

 

[RoarLions1]

“From” served the same purpose in context, so Roar did go there, and he went there in ill humor (to paraphrase a line from HOF hockey coach Fred Shero)

Ha..irritability or bad temper...even anger. Thou dost not know me very well. pa-wrestler-now-back-in-pennsylvania on the other hand . Most annoyed I've been in years was waiting for an Uber ride in Pittsburgh, but it kept me from two of my four favorite things -- my wrestling friends (including pa), and food!!! The other of two of course, are watching college wrestling and my wife -- not necessarily in that order.

 

[amattaro]

Phoenix, or better yet the hockey arena out in Glendale.

 

[dolecda]

Vegas is a good start.

Dallas/Houston

Good/better weather is another factor for many sun-starved wrasslin fans from the Cael Belt

Too close to New Orleans!

 

[El-Jefe]

Yes! Been saying this for years: if the sport is serious about growth, it needs to at least occasionally hold its spotlight event in places that people want to go anyway.

Vegas fits the bill, plus no risk of ice or snow.

Plus who doesn't want to see Elvis reffing matches?

 

[El-Jefe]

Pinnacle arena, Lincoln NE.

Interim plan until the new Greenland arena is built.

 

[diggerpup]

Vegas is a no-brainer ... I would book in a nanosecond.

Too bad the topless pools aren’t open in late March.

Good thing Cenzo would be graduated. He would never make weight for NCAAs with all the Italian and surf & turf buffets along the Strip.

#walkaround@205lbs

 

[jammenz]

Not happening. 15,500 seats is too few given the sellouts since 2011. Good effort from a Nebraska fan, though .

NCAA decides to go with quality, not quantity.

 

[RoarLions1]

NCAA decides to go with quality, not quantity.

Quality? Quantity? As long as the ultimate is achieved...make as much money as possible. Quantity it is!!

 

[Str8DBLz]

i have a feeling that if the NCAA's are in a location such as Vegas the ticket prices will be crazy high again because it will draw the celebrity crowd not just wrestling fans.

 

[NoVa Lion]

i have a feeling that if the NCAA's are in a location such as Vegas the ticket prices will be crazy high again because it will draw the celebrity crowd not just wrestling fans.

The celebrity crowd? Not sure who you mean but I doubt it VERY much. It might draw wrestling fans who don't normally go to NCAAs because of the attraction of Vegas, but I doubt that affects the cost of tickets much. Price of tickets has been going up steadily the last 10 years. Philly basic tickets were $150, Minny they are $295, so almost double in 9 years.

 

[Str8DBLz]

some sections were selling per seat for over 1000.00 in Pittsburgh.

The celebrity crowd? Not sure who you mean but I doubt it VERY much. It might draw wrestling fans who don't normally go to NCAAs because of the attraction of Vegas, but I doubt that affects the cost of tickets much. Price of tickets has been going up steadily the last 10 years. Philly basic tickets were $150, Minny they are $295, so almost double in 9 years.

 

[crablegs1]

Yes! Been saying this for years: if the sport is serious about growth, it needs to at least occasionally hold its spotlight event in places that people want to go anyway.

Vegas fits the bill, plus no risk of ice or snow.

Plus who doesn't want to see Elvis reffing matches?

Why? How does that accomplish growing the sport? Not trolling, just seriously trying to understand the mechanism by which this would cause growth.

 

[tikk10]

i have a feeling that if the NCAA's are in a location such as Vegas the ticket prices will be crazy high again because it will draw the celebrity crowd not just wrestling fans.

You mean Billy Baldwin might bring his brothers? The number of celebrity wrestling fans can be counted without taking off one's shoes. (Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo, Ashton Kutcher, Neil DeGrasse Tyson... umm, need some help here)

 

[NoVa Lion]

some sections were selling per seat for over 1000.00 in Pittsburgh.

So what? You really think the demand in Vegas will be the same as it was in Pittsburgh? What do you base that on, Justin Beiber wanting tickets? ROTFLMAO

 

[d-1980]

I'd go out on a limb and suggest that spouse attendance might be greater in Vegas or another southern and warmer March destination.

 

[El-Jefe]

Price of tickets has been going up steadily the last 10 years. Philly basic tickets were $150, Minny they are $295, so almost double in 9 years.

Is that the Billy Baldwin celebrity effect?

 

[Str8DBLz]

You just watch, Kim and Kanye will be there... LOL

You mean Billy Baldwin might bring his brothers? The number of celebrity wrestling fans can be counted without taking off one's shoes. (Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo, Ashton Kutcher, Neil DeGrasse Tyson... umm, need some help here)

 

[Str8DBLz]

Beibs got more coin than most of us. guess i will chill by the pool and keep the wives entertained.

So what? You really think the demand in Vegas will be the same as it was in Pittsburgh? What do you base that on, Justin Beiber wanting tickets? ROTFLMAO

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Billy Baldwin.... does one gig a year qualify you as a celebrity??

 

[NoVa Lion]

Billy Baldwin.... does one gig a year qualify you as a celebrity??

His Mom in Law is Michelle Phillips, who pretty much every guy my age had a huge crush on. Not sure if that qualifies him as a celeb or not.

 

[psumacw]

You mean Billy Baldwin might bring his brothers? The number of celebrity wrestling fans can be counted without taking off one's shoes. (Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo, Ashton Kutcher, Neil DeGrasse Tyson... umm, need some help here)

chris pratt posted a good luck message to the women's team before one of their international tournaments this year. i think it was the yarygin but maybe a different one.

 

[1AA]

I think there are thousands of fans out here in the west that would go to vegas but not travel east to watch. The draw for a championship out west will drive prices high with all the first time fans.

Come west young wrestling men!!

 

[GOLDBANGER]

I'd go out on a limb and suggest that spouse attendance might be greater in Vegas or another southern and warmer March destination.

My spouse wouldn't want to be anywhere near my crew even if it was held at the King of Prussia mall!!!

 

[bowandarrow]

United Center! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Center

For those curious about past sites and results: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Division_I_Wrestling_Championships

 

[CropDuster507]

You just watch, Kim and Kanye will be there... LOL

10/10 would pay top dollar for seats next to the West family

 

[Str8DBLz]

Probably pay more if Kim is beside you rather than Kanye

10/10 would pay top dollar for seats next to the West family