https://x.com/jeffborzello/status/2000064338263187703?t=ZzmYQ9M1FXCKqRfhqRxDiQ&s=19
https://x.com/CBKReport/status/2000067175889944740?t=EsGbOir2EyQuyHDbNP5YFA&s=19
Failed to mention that only ONE of those five matchups were in the state of Arizona.
Quote from: KansasCityCats on December 15, 2025, 10:24:37 AMFailed to mention that only ONE of those five matchups were in the state of Arizona.
While it is a good point, I truly believe that Fans are not Built the same as they used to be. Gen Z is not even close to the RABID Millennial or even Gen X of the 90s.
In fact, I see student sections across the nation just filming the moment, not being in the moment. Sitting on TikTok, X and Instagram "influencing" and making plans for whatever next.
It is a sincere lack of living in the moment that makes the game suffer. In March Madness, we typically don't see a level of "give a damn" unless there is an Upset Brewing where an Arena completely turns on the "favorite" OR Sweet 16 ---> Beyond.
In summary I place a ton of blame on Fans as to why the good point you make is less impactful, though the only thing that matters to me is the Experience this team gets playing outside of "Arizona" and the treatment that which represents a more "Professional" approach being a catalyst to not being "phased" when it matters come March and MAYBE, just MAYBE we can actually break through the Sweet 16 under Tommy (and avoid a colossal let down as a whole before then).
So for that, I will give credit and praise Tommy for at least scheduling as such.
ONWARD AND UP
BEARDOWN
Agreed that beating UCLA in "LA" was far from intimidating.
Storrs still has a loud environment and the matchup in Birmingham was surprisingly intense.
I still give credit to Arizona because they aren't Coach K's Dook teams, who strictly played OOC opponents at Cameron Indoor or MSG.