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Director of Athletics Kyle Moats will periodically answer questions submitted by you the fan. Below are the selected questions and Mr. Moats' answers. To submit your question to Mr. Moats, click HERE.
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June 2, 2010:
We are long-time Lady Bears season
ticket holders and have seats in the lower bowl. We also like to go to the
Bears' basketball games a few times each year. For us it would be a nice
incentive if as Lady Bears season ticket holders we could have the option to
buy single-game tickets in the lower bowl for the men's games. We would be
willing to pay for the seats and are Diamond Bear Club members.This additional
benefit to being a season ticket holder might also help MSU gain some people
who want t o have season tickets for both the men's and women's basketball
seasons. Thanks, -- Candace F., Springfield, Mo.
Candace, this option is available
already for both Bears and Lady Bears season ticket holders. Simply call the
ticket office at (417) 836-7678 any time you want lower-level Bears' tickets.
At one time there was discussion
about bringing all of the athletic programs under one apparel and equipment
contract (Nike, Adidas, or Underamour). Has that moved any farther, and
has there been any more discussion about updating the "Missouri
State" wordmark and logo? -- Jeff B., Exeter, Mo.
Jeff, Good question. The equipment
deal has been one of my goals from day one. We have been in contact with
the three major apparel companies you mentioned, and I indicated to our coaches
if I couldn't collectively get a better deal for all of our programs we
wouldn't do it. To this point, we have not been able to come to terms
with a deal I feel is best for all of our teams. Especially in these very
difficult times, I don't want to hurt any of our teams financially.
Eventually, I think this will happen, but for now, the timing is not right.
Dear Mr. Moats, I was wondering if there was any chance of MSU bringing in an
NBA preseason game to JQH Arena in the future. It has been 18 years, since we
had an NBA game in Springfield, and I think that was the only time we had one
here. Thank you, -- Joshua R., Springfield, Mo.
Joshua, Our facility staff is
actively trying to attract all kinds of acts and entertainment to JQH Arena.
The NBA has to be willing to come to Springfield and be successful. In a
lot of cases, the NBA returns to areas where former college players played.
Thanks for the good idea that our university will continue to pursue.
Are there any plans to replace the track surface at Plaster Sports Complex, and
what about the possibility of bringing back men's track and field? Go Bears!
Thanks, -- Tim S., Springfield, Mo.
Tim, I'm glad you asked. We
are in the process of fund raising for a new track at Plaster. Plans are to
make improvements next year. If you would like to donate to the track or know
of others please contact Padraic McMeel in the Athletics Foundation office at
(417) 836-4817 for more information.
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