Improve Mason home game experience discussion

[Patriotsince81]

MasonHoops scholarships, I like it. Have fans snap a selfie at the end of the game with the scoreboard behind them. If you're at all the games, you are entered into the drawing for a 1k scholarship, courtesy of MasonHoops. I'll bet we could get ten donors here to pony up $100 each. I'm good for my share. If we get more money we can give away multiple awards.

Who here knows how to set up a charity?

Give me cash, preferably all ones, and I'll handle the rest......

 

[Jack Strop]

MasonHoops scholarships, I like it. Have fans snap a selfie at the end of the game with the scoreboard behind them. If you're at all the games, you are entered into the drawing for a 1k scholarship, courtesy of MasonHoops. I'll bet we could get ten donors here to pony up $100 each. I'm good for my share. If we get more money we can give away multiple awards.

Who here knows how to set up a charity?

I can manage it, but I work only in Bitcoin. Send the funds to J.Strop@CaymanGardens.net

 

[Yossarian]

Suggestion for the AD: show us the contentious call replays. Offensive (and occasional defensive) highlights are great, but the audience would like to see the tape after fouls are called.

 

[GSII]

Suggestion for the AD: show us the contentious call replays. Offensive (and occasional defensive) highlights are great, but the audience would like to see the tape after fouls are called.

Prob to complicated for them.

 

[Jack Strop]

Suggestion for the AD: show us the contentious call replays. Offensive (and occasional defensive) highlights are great, but the audience would like to see the tape after fouls are called.

No one can ever second-guess a referee...

Maybe if refs can watch their horrendous gaffs in real-time then maybe they'll seek to improve? At least the refs would know when it's time for makeup call.

 

[Masonman]

My suggestions, Mikey the Chimp and the Asian plate spinners...epic!

 

[gmubrian]

My suggestions, Mikey the Chimp and the Asian plate spinners...epic!

If you are suggesting they be on the court at the same time, that would be epic!

 

[Dawgs99]

There was a possession late in the game, maybe it was OT where the entire arena was chanting DEFENSE and it was the loudest I've heard EBA in years. Its a slow move, but the crowds seem to be improving and the fans are starting to make their presence felt! Looking forward to a great crowd Saturday.

 

[GMUMiked]

My suggestions, Mikey the Chimp and the Asian plate spinners...epic!

Red Panda is a no brainer, should come every year.

 

[Old Man]

There was a possession late in the game, maybe it was OT where the entire arena was chanting DEFENSE and it was the loudest I've heard EBA in years. Its a slow move, but the crowds seem to be improving and the fans are starting to make their presence felt! Looking forward to a great crowd Saturday.

All I have ever said was Just. Win. Baby. Although I may have borrowed that line from somewhere ....

Anyway, all the other stuff is great, but it never trumps a winning team. Build it (a winning team) and they will come. (Oops, there I go again stealing lines from others. I've no originality, but the expressions work.)

And the Bank (or PatDome to us old-timers) had really been rocking there last couple of home games. It's been really great to feel the energy return.

Come #RockWithUs at the Bank!

 

[ProfessorCFK]

This morning I watched the highlights of Dinkins and the Gonzaga College HS game. Their student section was better than ours.

I think we need to start recruiting student section fans. Offer a $1,000 scholarship to the best student section fan. We’ll be the first in the country to do it. They give scholarships for everything else - let’s start a trend.

They used to track student attendance when I was in the Platoon (2005-2010). At the end of each season they would "rank" the fans. Those that attended the most games (normally my friends and I) would then get "Platooner of the Year" where we'd get super cool swag.

My roommate and I got matching Nike Elite official team warmups, custom pint glasses celebrating each season, draw-string bags, etc., and there would be a free dinner social at the end of the season (normally at Brion's - RIP).

This, to my knowledge, was all thanks to Greg Kennedy. BRING IT BACK!

 

[psyclone]

It would help if the digital ticketing system didn't crash on my way to UR game at EBA. Nervously waiting in line at ticket office with other season ticket holders is not how I like to spend the pregame! Bring back hard copy tickets!

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

It would help if the digital ticketing system didn't crash on my way to UR game at EBA. Nervously waiting in line at ticket office with other season ticket holders is not how I like to spend the pregame! Bring back hard copy tickets!

The easiest way to fix that issue is to dump Ticket Master, or at least their insane requirement that you show a live web page of the ever changing QR code to get scanned in to the venue. All other ticketing services tell you to take a photograph of the electronic ticket "in case of network issues" because, well, brains...

 

[psyclone]

The easiest way to fix that issue is to dump Ticket Master, or at least their insane requirement that you show a live web page of the ever changing QR code to get scanned in to the venue. All other ticketing services tell you to take a photograph of the electronic ticket "in case of network issues" because, well, brains...

assumes that one knows how to take photo of e-ticket!!

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

Okay everybody let’s do a ticket check!

….

Paper tickets. We’re off to a horrible start.

View: https://youtu.be/_D6SU0HONSw

 

[dr. gunnie]

Since I don't get to see the most pregame festivities on the ESPN+ broadcast, was the playing of Thunderstruck before tipoff on Saturday a new thing?

 

[tblack33]

Since I don't get to see the most pregame festivities on the ESPN+ broadcast, was the playing of Thunderstruck before tipoff on Saturday a new thing?

Yeah it was new -- FWIW I thought it was really cool along with the other new things they rolled out with the lighting and smoke machines, gotta coach the students/band on when to stomp those metal bleachers in tune with the song.

 

[Pablo]

George Mason Athletics Unveils Game-Day Upgrades and New Hospitality Partnerships for Basketball at EagleBank Arena - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX— George Mason Athletics today announced a series of game-day enhancements designed to elevate the fan experience and bring even more energy to EagleBank

gomason.com

General: 10/13/2025 11:00:00 AM

"FAIRFAX— George Mason Athletics today announced a series of game-day enhancements designed to elevate the fan experience and bring even more energy to EagleBank Arena for the 2025–26 basketball season.

A new in-arena DJ booth inside the student section will keep the crowd buzzing from pre-game to the final buzzer—in collaboration with Doc Nix and the Green Machine—bringing even more synergy between live music, student energy, and in-game entertainment.

Hospitality upgrades include an expanded Green & Gold Room with access to the outdoor patio, additional table seating with RSVP opportunities, and an enhanced Coaches' Chalk Talk series offering exclusive insights from George Mason head coaches throughout the season.
These initiatives are powered by new and renewed partnerships:

• Chartwell Hospitality Group (Mason Dining) will elevate food and beverage service, building on last year's successful model.
• A new three-year partnership with Wegmans will provide customizable, high-quality menu options for select high-attendance games.

To make attending easier and more affordable, George Mason is also introducing a single-game tiered pricing system for 2025–26, offering more value options across the schedule. In partnership with Wegmans, INOVA, and NWFCU, fans can access exclusive single-game discounts with membership cards. Expanded Mini Plan packages and Value Ball Season Tickets (just $125 for the full season — only $6.25 per game) continue to make Mason Basketball one of the best values in Northern Virginia.

Together, these upgrades are designed to enhance hospitality, strengthen fan connections, and create a louder, more electric environment inside EagleBank Arena all season long."

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

George Mason Athletics Unveils Game-Day Upgrades and New Hospitality Partnerships for Basketball at EagleBank Arena - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX— George Mason Athletics today announced a series of game-day enhancements designed to elevate the fan experience and bring even more energy to EagleBank

gomason.com

General: 10/13/2025 11:00:00 AM

"FAIRFAX— George Mason Athletics today announced a series of game-day enhancements designed to elevate the fan experience and bring even more energy to EagleBank Arena for the 2025–26 basketball season.

A new in-arena DJ booth inside the student section will keep the crowd buzzing from pre-game to the final buzzer—in collaboration with Doc Nix and the Green Machine—bringing even more synergy between live music, student energy, and in-game entertainment.

Hospitality upgrades include an expanded Green & Gold Room with access to the outdoor patio, additional table seating with RSVP opportunities, and an enhanced Coaches' Chalk Talk series offering exclusive insights from George Mason head coaches throughout the season.
These initiatives are powered by new and renewed partnerships:

• Chartwell Hospitality Group (Mason Dining) will elevate food and beverage service, building on last year's successful model.
• A new three-year partnership with Wegmans will provide customizable, high-quality menu options for select high-attendance games.

To make attending easier and more affordable, George Mason is also introducing a single-game tiered pricing system for 2025–26, offering more value options across the schedule. In partnership with Wegmans, INOVA, and NWFCU, fans can access exclusive single-game discounts with membership cards. Expanded Mini Plan packages and Value Ball Season Tickets (just $125 for the full season — only $6.25 per game) continue to make Mason Basketball one of the best values in Northern Virginia.

Together, these upgrades are designed to enhance hospitality, strengthen fan connections, and create a louder, more electric environment inside EagleBank Arena all season long."

This is awesome to see Mason Athletics finally making the EBA home game experience better. Can't wait for Nov 3rd, the home game against Wofford!!