Senior Night

[SHOXAAC]

To close out his radio show tonight Coach Marshall said there better not be ANY empty seats in the arena. He said if he sees any empty seats he is going to find out who has those seats and have their tickets revoked. He was kidding of course (but maybe only a little).

He also said do not leave early.

Boatright is going to have to kick me out...I plan on staying the night.

[Shock Top]

In the Final Four year, they did it before the game, and then we got beat by Evansville. At home. On Senior Night. Coach commented that the emotion of the Senior Night festivities may have been distracting for the players, and he was never going to do that again.

Demetric was crying. I think that was enough for Coach to move it!

[Bluzrover]

Good grief, it sucks that he even has to bring this up, but I understand completely and I, unfortunately, won't be surprised if I see a few empty seats at the end of the game Saturday. Because I know there are going to be some grumpy-ass tools who are going depart early or, worse yet, not even show up.

I've never understood it, especially during this most recent run of success.

What's the excuse, is it traffic? Gee, how bad IS traffic in Wichita these days?!

[shockmonster]

The past few years, if anyone left, no one noticed. If 10,500 didn't stay, it had to be around 10,300 or so that stayed. :)

[ripemupshocks]

Senior night would be a great time to do black/gold checkerboard or rings of five rows each or alternating sections

From what I remember, Marshall doesn't like doing that. Makes us look minor league.

Never heard that before.

[Eric]

Maybe they could station some big muscled guys at the exits to go all Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan on those leaving early. (I kid....but I can get you a good deal on some 1-1/2" galvanized pipe)

[Shocker Mama]

Good grief, it sucks that he even has to bring this up, but I understand completely and I, unfortunately, won't be surprised if I see a few empty seats at the end of the game Saturday. Because I know there are going to be some grumpy-ass tools who are going depart early or, worse yet, not even show up.

I've never understood it, especially during this most recent run of success.

What's the excuse, is it traffic? Gee, how bad IS traffic in Wichita these days?!

I checked Stubhub to see if we could get tickets, and the prices are pretty dang high. Hope that means a big, loud crowd.

[ShockTalk]

I checked Stubhub to see if we could get tickets, and the prices are pretty dang high. Hope that means a big, loud crowd.

Right now, there is 28 tickets on StubHub and it looks like $175 is the lowest priced (also happens to be lower level). I'm guessing someone is wanting to go, but can be bought for $2,000 (also happens to be upper level).

[WuDrWu]

With apologies to Mr. Thomas ...




Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old kids should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their game had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced a hardwood stage,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the rock in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near end, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my coach, there on the lonely height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce glare, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

I'd apologize to Thornton Melon. No offense.

[Kung Wu]

I'd apologize to Thornton Melon. No offense.

Hahaha, yes he had quite the reading!

[Husker4Shockers]

It's too bad Cox 22 (or somebody) can't broadcast the festivities for those of us who can't attend. Or maybe there's some sort of league/ncaa/espn restriction on that?

[boltforge]

I'm officially declaring Saturday (even though I can't get tickets due to costs) as *Stand Up For The Senior Shockers Night*.

If any senior is on the floor everyone in the place must stand and be loud. If not, then the fan better have a medical reason or be escorted out and replaced with a loud fan who couldn't get tickets.

Any my opinion/order is the only one that matters! Darn it!

Please advertise this on all social media sites. Thanks. ;)

[molly jabali]

I'm officially declaring Saturday (even though I can't get tickets due to costs) as *Stand Up For The Senior Shockers Night*.

If any senior is on the floor everyone in the place must stand and be loud. If not, then the fan better have a medical reason or be escorted out and replaced with a loud fan who couldn't get tickets.

Any my opinion/order is the only one that matters! Darn it!

Please advertise this on all social media sites. Thanks. ;)

I'm stunned!!!! I don't always think that good ideas abound here, but I like this one!!!!

[Shocker Mama]

I saw on Facebook that they are giving free caps to the first 500 students. Looked very cool -- has the uni number for each of the five seniors.

[ShockerPhi]

As of right before tip off of tonight's game, there are 12 tents out in Marshallville camping out for Saturday's game. Great work by Marshallville organizing this. Would love to see it grow to 25-30 tents.