A-10 Tournament in NYC

[theleague]

Going to the new Nets arena. I would have liked Pittsburgh, but basketball and NYC go pretty well together.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7022534/atlantic-10-moving-conference-tournament-new-jersey-nets-arena-source-says

[PMI]

Despite my awful memory of being there for the Duke game, and Jersey in general, I'll take this over AC. NYC trips are always fun. But seriously, is there a worse state for Xavier to play basketball in than New Jersey? Man that state blows.

[GoMuskies]

Despite my awful memory of being there for the Duke game

Different arena. The Izod Center was horrible in every way (including the result). The Nets arena will be in Brooklyn.

[SM#24]

Despite my awful memory of being there for the Duke game, and Jersey in general, I'll take this over AC. NYC trips are always fun. But seriously, is there a worse state for Xavier to play basketball in than New Jersey? Man that state blows.

the new arena is in Brooklyn; you won't have to step foot in NJ this time

[GoMuskies]

And surely the Nets will change their name since they won't actually be in Jersey anymore.

[SM#24]

And surely the Nets will change their name since they won't actually be in Jersey anymore.

I just read they're probably going with Brooklyn Nets.

[GoMuskies]

While I love this idea in theory, I imagine the arena will be painfully empty for the games.

[danaandvictory]

While I love this idea in theory, I imagine the arena will be painfully empty for the games.

Probably. On the other hand, getting from Cincinnati/Dayton/St. Louis to NYC is a lot more convenient than those locales to Atlantic City, so maybe more folks will travel from the league's western outposts?

[PMI]

Well that's awesome that it's going to be in Brooklyn. This is a major upgrade for the A10, even though there will be lots of empty seats. My only fear is that Fordham will have a major home court advantage, with the thunder of the entire metropolitan area behind them.

[QueensbridgeMF]

this is awesome

[drudy23]

My only fear is that Fordham will have a major home court advantage, with the thunder of the entire metropolitan area behind them.

Really? That scares you? Fordham?

[GoMuskies]

PMI, you've got to type these messages in sarcasm font. Geez.

[surfxu]

No sleep 'til Brooklyn!

P.S. Fordam has great fans. They rival only dayton with their "knowledge of the game".
I'm using the blue font to notate sarcasm so Drudy doesn't get overly anxious.

[bleedXblue]

Will we even be in the league in 2013 ?

I doubt it.

[GoMuskies]

Will we even be in the league in 2013 ?

I doubt it.

That's next season. I'm guessing we'll be in the A-10 next season. Hopefully it's our last season, as winning a conference tournament title in NYC would be a pretty sweet way to cap our time in the league.

[drudy23]

No sleep 'til Brooklyn!

P.S. Fordam has great fans. They rival only dayton with their "knowledge of the game".
I'm using the blue font to notate sarcasm so Drudy doesn't get overly anxious.

And they wear rainbow wigs.

[PMI]

PMI, you've got to type these messages in sarcasm font. Geez.

Apparently for some I do.

*Disclaimer: I am not actually afraid of Fordham. It's the Saint Bonaventure fans heading down from upstate that worry me.

[JAX 3758]

I love this deal for a lot of reasons. Conference realignment could make me love this deal even more. Who knows if 3, 4, or 5 years from now we are playing in a "new" version of the A-10 with some of those non football big east schools like Providence, St. Johns, ect. That would make this move into the New York market a slam dunk.

Also, Scott Van Pelt just called this A-10/Barclays deal a "stroke of genius" from the conference.

Awesome stuff

[GoMuskies]

I'm warming more. Better to have an empty Barclay's Arena than an empty Boardwalk Hall!

[THRILLHOUSE]

From Jeff Goodman:

"The A-10's deal in Brooklyn runs through 2018, source told CBSSports.com. There was a sense of urgency to get it done due to ACC interest."

Wow, not used to the league actually being proactive about something. Well done Bernadette.

[bleedXblue]

And now if the league actually made any attempts to improve the quality of it's members to make the tournament entertaining enough to shell out $1,000-$1,500 bucks for an extended weekend.

Don't hold your breath.

Cut loose Fordham and St B's and get 2 schools who actually give a damn about basketball !!

[THRILLHOUSE]

Cut loose Fordham and St B's and get 2 schools who actually give a damn about basketball !!

St. Bona is getting better with Schmidt as coach. Andrew Nicholson is a very good player. So I would switch Bona with LaSalle in your scenario.

[Muskie]

I see there was interest from the ACC... (why?). Did the A-10 really beat out the ACC for venue?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

CROOKLYN RULEZ!!!




Per Wash Post.....


Jay-Z: Brooklyn Nets to debut at Barclays Center in 2012

In a move that just about everyone in basketball anticipated, New Jersey Nets part-owner and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z announced the team will officially change its name to the Brooklyn Nets for the 2012-13 season.

The Nets will relocate to Brooklyn’s new Barclays Center, which will fittingly be christened by one or a series of performances from Jay-Z himself in late September of next year.

The New York Daily News reported the concert series will include eight performances and that the rapper’s wife, Beyoncé — currently pregnant with the couple’s first child — will likely join him on stage for at least one of the shows.

Jay-Z even took a slight dig at LeBron James — a player who the Nets tried but failed to land last summer — when he pondered the number of performances.

“Maybe one, maybe two, maybe three — I sound like LeBron,” he quipped in reference to James’ much ballyhooed NBA titles prediction upon joining the Miami Heat.

The franchise — owned by Russian billionaire and new Right Choice party leader Mikhail Prokhorov — is already marketing $15,400 all-access passes to the area that include courtside seats for 44 games along with admittance to clubs, free food and first priority on tickets to other events at the arena.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/jay-z-brooklyn-nets-to-debut-at-barclays-center-in-2012/2011/09/26/gIQAeYKVzK_blog.html




Barclay's Center website.....



http://www.barclayscenter.com/index_site.html



http://media.northjersey.com/images/030810_Interior_of_Barclays_Center_for_Basketball_ Game.jpg

http://www.constructiondigital.com/press_releases/assets_c/2011/08/An%20artists%20rendering%20of%20the%20Barclays%20C enter%20at%20night%20-thumb-610x335-46801.jpg

[X-band '01]

There's no guarantee that the ACC would have access to Madison Square Garden in the future, so that's why they were looking into the Barclays Center. I gotta imagine that any facility fees being paid to rent out the new arena will be steeper than Boredwalk Hall, though.

[xeus]

This is awesome. Count me in.

[DC Muskie]

I don't like it really. Our teams don't travel well anyway. If it wasn't going to be in AC, then have it in Pittsburgh.

And I hate Pittsburgh in general.

[xeus]

I don't like it really. Our teams don't travel well anyway. If it wasn't going to be in AC, then have it in Pittsburgh.

And I hate Pittsburgh in general.

Yeah, because Pittsburgh will really inspire people to travel. Good thinking.

[DC Muskie]

Yeah, because Pittsburgh will really inspire people to travel. Good thinking.

Yeah, because Pittsburgh is closer to most of the popular programs in the conference.

[GoMuskies]

Yeah, because Pittsburgh is closer to most of the popular programs in the conference.

Probably just far enough that no one would go.

[DC Muskie]

The ACC plays their tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. It's population in 2010 was 269,666.

I mean basketball fans usually go to their conference tournament because they want to see good basketball. Fans of the A-10 usually bitch about how far it is, or get excited because there are things to do OTHER then watch basketball.

Seriously it's a funny argument to make that people will be fired up to go to Brooklyn. Why? Because it's Brooklyn. Who cares about the basketball? It sucks anyway, right?

[xeus]

The ACC plays their tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. It's population in 2010 was 269,666.

I don't see how that's relevant. We aren't the ACC. Even if that was relevant, Greensboro NC is within an easy drive of several huge ACC programs.


I mean basketball fans usually go to their conference tournament because they want to see good basketball. Fans of the A-10 usually bitch about how far it is, or get excited because there are things to do OTHER then watch basketball.

Fans travel to see good hoops, but will travel better when the destination has some added value. NYC has a tad more added value than Pittsburgh.


Seriously it's a funny argument to make that people will be fired up to go to Brooklyn. Why? Because it's Brooklyn. Who cares about the basketball? It sucks anyway, right?

Have you ever been to New York City? If not, it's more fun than Pittsburgh, so don't be so quick to poo poo Brooklyn.

If I were you (God forbid) I would want the tourney in DC before I'd want it in Pissburgh.

[QueensbridgeMF]

I don't like it really. Our teams don't travel well anyway. If it wasn't going to be in AC, then have it in Pittsburgh.

And I hate Pittsburgh in general.

That is some seriously small time thinking

[DC Muskie]

I don't see how that's relevant. We aren't the ACC. Even if that was relevant, Greensboro NC is within an easy drive of several huge ACC programs.

That's your argument? We aren't the ACC? Well no shit. In case you haven't noticed and judging by the responses you haven't, Pittsburgh is an easy drive to the two biggest A-10 programs.


Fans travel to see good hoops, but will travel better when the destination has some added value. NYC has a tad more added value than Pittsburgh.

Nope, fans generally go to watch good hoops. I have yet to read any response from a fan from an A-10 school that says it doesn't matter where the tournament is, because what matters is the basketball. Just the fact we are going to Brooklyn shows the A-10 cares more about what the "added value" is then the actual hoops. If not, there would be no need to move it to Brooklyn.

I mean the tournament has been in Atlantic City. The only reason people wouldn't like it would be they don't like to gamble. It's not like there wasn't "added value." It's just personal perference and you aren't going to please everyone. In the end, the basketball is the selling point.


Have you ever been to New York City? If not, it's more fun than Pittsburgh, so don't be so quick to poo poo Brooklyn.

Yes, I have been to Brooklyn. I have been there when there wasn't basketball. But let's not say Brooklyn is Vegas.

What are you going to do in Brooklyn if you get tickets to the first session? The Brooklyn Museum is only open during the session. You going to go to bars? Yeah, they don't have those in other cities.


If I were you (God forbid) I would want the tourney in DC before I'd want it in Pissburgh.

Well here's another awesome analysis. Of course I would love to have it in DC. But that's not going to happen. Good point though.

[QueensbridgeMF]

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7021031/the-nets-nba-economics

Nice article from Gladwell on grantland on how Ratner got the arena made. It was a huge deal here at the time, a lot of litigation to fight through.

[DC Muskie]

That is some seriously small time thinking

As opposed to the seriously small time crowds that go to the tournament?

You don't honestly think the conference is somehow going to leap into excellence because we play four days in March in Brooklyn?

[DC Muskie]

I know we are not the ACC, but their 2007 tournament attendance averaged 22,269 over 11 games.

It was played in Tampa. Tampa, Florida.

I mean the ACC was looking to hold their tournament in Brooklyn. Who do you think would come closer to selling out the arena? A-10 fans, or fans of the ACC?

Especially an ACC with Syracuse and Pitt?

Think that might be some good basketball? I doubt fans from Pitt would be excited to go to Brooklyn because Brooklyn is so much more exciting then Pittsburgh. They might be interested in watching excellent basketball. Just a guess.

[QueensbridgeMF]

you don't have to stay in Crooklyn, it's a short train ride to Manhattan

[GoMuskies]

You don't honestly think the conference is somehow going to leap into excellence because we play four days in March in Brooklyn?

And the counference would if they played four days in Pittsburgh?!? Almost no one would go to Pitt. Almost no one's going to NYC. But I might go to NYC. No way in hell I'd go to Pitt.

[GoMuskies]

I doubt fans from Pitt would be excited to go to Brooklyn because Brooklyn is so much more exciting then Pittsburgh.

My guess is you are incorrect.

[DC Muskie]

And the counference would if they played four days in Pittsburgh?!? Almost no one would go to Pitt. Almost no one's going to NYC. But I might go to NYC. No way in hell I'd go to Pitt.

Why in the world do you think people wouldn't travel to Pittsburgh for the tournament? This conference has shown the attendance is high when it's closer to the Ohio programs. If people won't come to Pittsburgh, then who cares where we have it? Brooklyn it is!

And you might go to Brooklyn? Wow, then that's a compelling argument.

[DC Muskie]

My guess is you are incorrect.

So when fans from Pitt go down to Greensboro, your argument will be....

[DC Muskie]

you don't have to stay in Crooklyn, it's a short train ride to Manhattan

Yup it sure is. And I will go to Mexican Radio in SoHo. There's one night. Hopefully it's not during one of the sessions.

[GoMuskies]

Why in the world do you think people wouldn't travel to Pittsburgh for the tournament?

Why would anyone travel to Pitt? Dayton might take 1500 people. Xavier might take 1500 people. When Dayton flames out in the quarters, that leaves 1500 total fans, because no one else is bringing anyone other than family and bands. Pitt is too far to expect much of a Xavier or Dayton contingent. Hell, even in Cincinnati the attendance was pretty weak.

And, yes, I MIGHT go to NYC is quite compelling to me. Sounds like a fun trip. Pitt? Not.

[GoMuskies]

So when fans from Pitt go down to Greensboro, your argument will be....

I didn't say they wouldn't go to Greensboro (though Pitt fans probably won't...they travel pretty light). But they'll all wish they were in NYC.

[DC Muskie]

I'm warming more. Better to have an empty Barclay's Arena than an empty Boardwalk Hall!

Yeah! If no one is going to go, make sure the arena is extra big!

[GoMuskies]

Yeah! If no one is going to go, make sure the arena is extra big!

Sure. It won't make any diffference in the way things look. At least the arena won't suck.

[DC Muskie]

Why would anyone travel to Pitt? Dayton might take 1500 people. Xavier might take 1500 people. When Dayton flames out in the quarters, that leaves 1500 total fans, because no one else is bringing anyone other than family and bands. Pitt is too far to expect much of a Xavier or Dayton contingent. Hell, even in Cincinnati the attendance was pretty weak.

And, yes, I MIGHT go to NYC is quite compelling to me. Sounds like a fun trip. Pitt? Not.

This just makes me laugh on so many levels.

So it's more compelling, especially for Xavier fans who no doubt will be waiting to see where we will be playing next week, to travel to Brooklyn for a tournament that we haven't made the finals in years.

1,500 fans? That's all you think?

[GoMuskies]

If that many.

[DC Muskie]

Sure. It won't make any diffference in the way things look. At least the arena won't suck.

I don't even know what this means. It's important to have a nice new big empty arena to showcase our conference?

Okay.

I guess.

[GoMuskies]

I don't even know what this means. It's important to have a nice new big empty arena to showcase our conference?

If I'm going to attend, yup.

And good point on Xavier never making the finals. Would hate to get stuck in Pitt in that situation. NYC? Not so much.

[waggy]

NY Magazine:


Mexican Radio - Forsaking its cramped Mulberry Street location for the former Jet 19 not-spot on Cleveland Place, Mexican Radio is a middlebrow margarita-‘n’-fajitas joint for the thick-walleted Nolita set unafraid of carbo-loading and unfazed by the rather prohibitive $46 price tag for a pitcher of margarita. It’s like TGI Friday’s for trustifarians. Burritos, while generously proportioned, cost a surly $17, and the lousy, hurried service is a glorified Wall of Voodoo: The last time we frequented this headache of a restaurant, we waited ten minutes in front of a sea of empty tables at five o’clock while a can’t-be-bothered hostess diligently ignored us.

[DC Muskie]

I didn't say they wouldn't go to Greensboro (though Pitt fans probably won't...they travel pretty light). But they'll all wish they were in NYC.

Watching their team playing the likes of Duke.

I doubt they would go to NYC to watch them play SBU.

And there really is no argument against that.

[GoMuskies]

Watching their team playing the likes of Duke.

I doubt they would go to NYC to watch them play SBU.

And there really is no argument against that.

This makes loads of sense. Actually, it makes none.

[DC Muskie]

Mexican Radio - Forsaking its cramped Mulberry Street location for the former Jet 19 not-spot on Cleveland Place, Mexican Radio is a middlebrow margarita-‘n’-fajitas joint for the thick-walleted Nolita set unafraid of carbo-loading and unfazed by the rather prohibitive $46 price tag for a pitcher of margarita. It’s like TGI Friday’s for trustifarians. Burritos, while generously proportioned, cost a surly $17, and the lousy, hurried service is a glorified Wall of Voodoo: The last time we frequented this headache of a restaurant, we waited ten minutes in front of a sea of empty tables at five o’clock while a can’t-be-bothered hostess diligently ignored us.

Reads almost like every place in New York.

I loved the old place.

[GoMuskies]

Congrats to the Tampa Rays on tying Boston in the wild card. Too bad they played in Tampa tonight. If they had played somewhere less shitty more than 18,000 would have shown.

[waggy]

I loved the old place.

Was it busy?

[DC Muskie]

This makes loads of sense. Actually, it makes none.

So you think Pitt fans would travel to NYC to watch them play SBU?

You are all over the place in this thread.

According to you Pitt fans don't travel well, but they would travel to NYC to watch them play SBU. That's funny.

I'm going to guess Louisville fans travel well. I would also venture to guess they would travel just as well no matter where they were playing.

A-10 fans don't travel well. The best you can come up with is you MIGHT travel to NYC.

That's where we are. Pitt fans would go to NYC to watch them play SBU. We MIGHT travel if we play SBU.

Brooklyn it is!

[QueensbridgeMF]

If it's marketed well we could see some non-A10 fans from the city attending, not happening in AC. People love the game here.

[GoMuskies]

You said Pitt fans want to travel to NYC to play St. Bonny. Since they're not in the same league with Bona, I would think that a really weird thing to say.

But, sure, I'm the one who's all over the place.

[DC Muskie]

Was it busy?

It was always packed. Probably the reason they moved the bigger space. I will admit it wasn't really the same when they moved.

It's actually a nice analogy to the A-10 tournament. It would be great if we were moving to Brooklyn because we outgrew AC. But we don't travel. Go says we won't travel to Pittsburgh, but we MIGHT travel to Brooklyn.

That's if what has been missing in the A-10. Our attendance overall during the season can be fixed if we just have the tournament in Jay-Z's new diggs.

[waggy]

Beyonce has her own personal stripper pole there. So there's that.

[DC Muskie]

If I'm going to attend, yup.

And good point on Xavier never making the finals. Would hate to get stuck in Pitt in that situation. NYC? Not so much.

You know you can drive back, right? Well not you, since you live in BFE, but then again you wouldn't be going anyway.

I would love to be stuck in NYC. Pissed we didn't make the finals, spending an absurd amount of money, that's always a good time.

Of course, I could always hop on the train and head home. About the same amount of time actually.

[GoMuskies]

Have you been drinking on a Monday night?

[DC Muskie]

If it's marketed well we could see some non-A10 fans from the city attending, not happening in AC. People love the game here.

Why would need to market it well? It's in Brooklyn, the big time. People love the game.

Marketing should be next to nothing by your thinking.

Or maybe they could tell people it's a short ride to Manhattan.

[waggy]

If burritos are $17, I don't even want to know what ass costs.

[DC Muskie]

You said Pitt fans want to travel to NYC to play St. Bonny. Since they're not in the same league with Bona, I would think that a really weird thing to say.

But, sure, I'm the one who's all over the place.

I'm sorry I didn't realize what I was saying was so difficult to understand.

So you are saying it doesn't matter who Pitt is playing, it's just the fact it's in NYC? But they don't travel well anyway, so it wouldn't matter.

Do you not care about the actual basketball or do you want to make another reference to the Tampa Bay Rays?

[GoMuskies]

They could move it to Wichita. It's cheap here. No need to spend an absurd amount of money. DC's got it right. No one goes to NYC anymore. Too crowded.

[DC Muskie]

Have you been drinking on a Monday night?

You're the one who thinks it's a good idea to hold a tournament in an empty arena, as long as it's cool.

You didn't like the idea and now you arguing about what a good idea it is.

Slow night in Kansas I guess.

[GoMuskies]

I'm sorry I didn't realize what I was saying was so difficult to understand.

So you are saying it doesn't matter who Pitt is playing, it's just the fact it's in NYC? But they don't travel well anyway, so it wouldn't matter.

Do you not care about the actual basketball or do you want to make another reference to the Tampa Bay Rays?

Well, I didn't say anything like that, so it's pretty tough to respond. On the Rays, I was just taking your lead. I thought this thread had gone off to making non-sensical ramblings that are completely irrelevant. Like talking about St. Bonaventure vs. Pittsburgh in some imaginary league, as if the ACC hasn't within the last week publicly discussed holdings its Tournament in NYC.

[DC Muskie]

They could move it to Wichita. It's cheap here. No need to spend an absurd amount of money. DC's got it right. No one goes to NYC anymore. Too crowded.

Says the guy who MIGHT go the tournament. He loves himself a $17 burrito. You don't get that in Pittsburgh! Pack your bags, it's Brooklyn!

[xeus]

I personally don't give a shit if DC or 20,000 other people are there or not. I don't attend conference tournaments to make the league look good, or to "watch great basketball". I go to watch Xavier win and to have a good time in the host city.

I can't wait to see my Muskies win the A-10 tourney in the greatest city in the world, NYC.

And it looks like I can take the R train there directly from my apartment in the Financial District. It might take all of 15 minutes.

[GoMuskies]

You didn't like the idea and now you arguing about what a good idea it is.


Compared to Pittsburgh, yes. I think Pittsburgh is a godawful terrible idea. I'd rather go back to Dayton. You actually would guarantee a crowd there.

[waggy]

You keep burritos in your freezer Xeus?

[GoMuskies]

have a good time in the host city.



Blasphemy. It's ALL about the basketball. And why do you live in NYC when you could live in Pittsburgh?!?

[DC Muskie]

Well, I didn't say anything like that, so it's pretty tough to respond. On the Rays, I was just taking your lead. I thought this thread had gone off to making non-sensical ramblings that are completely irrelevant. Like talking about St. Bonaventure vs. Pittsburgh in some imaginary league, as if the ACC hasn't within the last week publicly discussed holdings its Tournament in NYC.

You might want to stop posting and go back to see what was said earlier instead of being excited to just to respond to me.

The ACC can hold the tournament in a town of less then 3000,000 people. Oh wait it does.

The argument was it does well because it was a short drive to many programs. I merely pointed out they went to Tampa and had over 22,000 people attend. Tampa is not really close to any ACC programs. And the ones that are close, don't care about basketball.

The A-10 used to have it's tournament within a two hour drive of four programs. No one came. They only came when it was in Ohio. Somehow Pittsburgh is the same distance as Philadelphia and won't come. But somehow if we market it well, people ill travel all the way to Brooklyn.

I'll let you respond. I know you are dying to.

[waggy]

Xeus?

You there Xeus?

[GoMuskies]

I know exactly what was posted. Pitt people might go to Greensboro for the ACC Tournament. But I guarantee most of them would prefer to go to NYC for the ACC Tournament. Just like I would go to Pocatello, ID for a Xavier Final Four. But I'd sure as hell rather go to New Orleans.

But please, act like I'm hot and bothered to respond to you. You certainly haven't responded to about 20 of my posts tonight. Sure, it's a slow night in Kansas. They all are. What's your excuse?

[DC Muskie]

I personally don't give a shit if DC or 20,000 other people are there or not. I don't attend conference tournaments to make the league look good, or to "watch great basketball". I go to watch Xavier win and to have a good time in the host city.

I can't wait to see my Muskies win the A-10 tourney in the greatest city in the world, NYC.

And it looks like I can take the R train there directly from my apartment in the Financial District. It might take all of 15 minutes.

Well there you have it. Xeus LIVES in NYC. No wonder he has such a hard on. And apparently he can only have a good time in NYC. Screw this other places, he can take the R Train!

And actually the conference DOES give a shit if no one else shows up but you. They need to make money. I'd be interested to see their books after the first one.

I really think it's funny that some of you guys think this is a big time move, then you don;'t care if people don't come, have no idea how seating works at these actual big time tournament, and then simply ignore the facts...facts of attendance in smaller cities that host big time tournaments, and facts about attendance in the A-10 tournament in any city not in Ohio.

Take the R Train! 15 minutes!

[xeus]

Sorry. Believe it or not I was eating a homemade burrito. (shredded beef - I have a great crockpot recipe if anyone is interested...)

I just love this little thread of DC firmly establishing why he works in the nonprofit sector. "Let's go to Pittsburgh, it's way better than New York City!"

[GoMuskies]

The Diamond Head Classic is stupid, too. Why spend all that money and go to Hawaii. Branson would be a lot cheaper for everyone.

[xeus]

Well there you have it. Xeus LIVES in NYC. No wonder he has such a hard on. And apparently he can only have a good time in NYC. Screw this other places, he can take the R Train!

Take the R Train! 15 minutes!

xeus lives in Cincinnati but has an apartment in NYC. I have a good time most places I go, including Pissburgh on an ill-fated bus trip several years ago. But I'll take NYC any day. Has nothing to do with an apartment - I still have to fly there.

[DC Muskie]

I know exactly what was posted. Pitt people might go to Greensboro for the ACC Tournament. But I guarantee most of them would prefer to go to NYC for the ACC Tournament. Just like I would go to Pocatello, ID for a Xavier Final Four. But I'd sure as hell rather go to New Orleans.

But please, act like I'm hot and bothered to respond to you. You certainly haven't responded to about 20 of my posts tonight. Sure, it's a slow night in Kansas. They all are. What's your excuse?

Ummm...what? you said you would not go to Pittsburgh for the A-10 tournament. But you MIGHT go if that same tournament was played in Brooklyn. And your argument is you would go to Idaho to watch Xavier in the Final Four.

And my analogy of Pitt and SBU was far fetched? Okay Kansas.

My excuse is apparently I don't live in NYC and there is no R Train to take me from the Financial District to anywhere I want in the greatest city.

Pitt fans will travel to watch good basketball. The ACC plays good basketball. Pitt isn't going back to NYC after joining the ACC. At least not until 2017, unless the ACC can get out Greensboro.

I really don;t think it's so hard to figure out...The ACC plays in no where North Carolina and sells out. They market good basketball. Hell they don't even market it really.

The A-10 fans get excited about going to Brooklyn. Hell some people are so excited they MIGHT go. It's not because of A-10 basketball....it's because they can ride the R Train.

Sad.

[DC Muskie]

The Diamond Head Classic is stupid, too. Why spend all that money and go to Hawaii. Branson would be a lot cheaper for everyone.

Are you just going to throw out dumbass analogies that have nothing to do with anything?

Does the Diamond Classic have an attendance problem? Do you think people want to go there because they get to watch good basketball around Christmas or Thanksgiving while sitting on the beach? At the same time it's at the beginning of the season?

That's another perfect example of our non attending conference tournament in the second week of March.

[DC Muskie]

xeus lives in Cincinnati but has an apartment in NYC. I have a good time most places I go, including Pissburgh on an ill-fated bus trip several years ago. But I'll take NYC any day. Has nothing to do with an apartment - I still have to fly there.

Wow, money bags!

Do you fly first class?

[xeus]

As much fun as it is to argue with the retarded love child of LH and Snipe, I'm getting tired. See you in Brooklyn, DC. Beers and burritos on me.

[GoMuskies]

You're lost and hopeless.

But I especially enjoyed this gem from you in a thread where you endorse an A-10 tournament in a city not in Ohio.



I really think it's funny that some of you guys...simply ignore the facts... about attendance in the A-10 tournament in any city not in Ohio.

[waggy]

See you in Brooklyn, DC. Beers and burritos on me.

While generous, I see no offer of what DC really needs.

[DC Muskie]

I just love this little thread of DC firmly establishing why he works in the nonprofit sector. "Let's go to Pittsburgh, it's way better than New York City!"

What the fuck does my profession have anything to do with anything?

I'd rather have the tournament in AC. I go, gamble, watch us lose and go to a strip club.

No one else comes.

People would go to Pittsburgh. I know you will go, and I know Go MIGHT go. But do you really think we will sell out?


Sorry. Believe it or not I was eating a homemade burrito. (shredded beef - I have a great crockpot recipe if anyone is interested...)

I would actually be interested in this. It's almost crockpot season.

[QueensbridgeMF]

I'm excited ecause I can take the 7 and G trains to get there from Queens

[DC Muskie]

As much fun as it is to argue with the retarded love child of LH and Snipe, I'm getting tired. See you in Brooklyn, DC. Beers and burritos on me.

Yeah go to bed Xeus. Dream of the R Train and your posh apartment life.

[xeus]

Wow, money bags!

Do you fly first class?

Do you talk to all your donors like that? I bet you love Barack Hussein Obama's class warfare agenda don't you? I bet you are slobbering all over that one!

[GoMuskies]

Are you just going to throw out dumbass analogies that have nothing to do with anything?


I've got to speak in a different language to someone who thinks St. Bonaventure and Pitt are playing each other in NYC in March.

Or that Pitt fans are really fired up to go to Greensboro, NC instead of MSG next year.

[DC Muskie]

You're lost and hopeless.

Sorry I don't live in Kansas.

[DC Muskie]

Do you talk to all your donors like that? I bet you love Barack Hussein Obama's class warfare agenda don't you? I bet you are slobbering all over that one!

Go to bed Xeus.

[GoMuskies]

You should. It's fabulous. Burritos are 10 for $17. Your kind of town.

[xeus]

Now who's the big time city boy? DC you are so posh compared to GoMuskies! You are downright BIG TIME.

[DC Muskie]

I've got to speak in a different language to someone who thinks St. Bonaventure and Pitt are playing each other in NYC in March.

Or that Pitt fans are really fired up to go to Greensboro, NC instead of MSG next year.

The point was about competition. Xavier fans don't travel to watch Xavier play SBU. I was merely saying Pitt fans would be the same.

I'm sure that's not going to help you, since you have been all over the place.

[DC Muskie]

You should. It's fabulous. Burritos are 10 for $17. Your kind of town.

Actually I had a great Argentine dinner last night for like $12.00. That's all this town is good for.

I would be afraid of what a $1.70 burrito would taste like.

[GoMuskies]

you have been all over the place.

Fair enough $17 burrito man. I have been all over the place.

[DC Muskie]

Now who's the big time city boy? DC you are so posh compared to GoMuskies! You are downright BIG TIME.

Go lives in a mansion. He is way more posh then me.

[DC Muskie]

I have been all over the place.

It's scary to think of all the places you MIGHT go to.

[GoMuskies]

Wherever there's work. And a fabulous Catholic school system with no tuition (100% tithing). Gotta love it.

[xeus]

DC, always a pleasure. I'll get you that crockpot recipe.

[DC Muskie]

DC, always a pleasure. I'll get you that crockpot recipe.

You can give it to me when I stay in your place in March. I wanna ride the R Train!

Seriously I want that recipe.

[Bylarkin Rulz]

I win ... my condo is 7-8 minute walk to the new Nets arena.

[X-band '01]

Looks like DC, Xeus, and Go finally got a room and a watermelon. 106 posts on such an innocuous announcement...

[GoMuskies]

Looks like DC, Xeus, and Go finally got a room

That was the plan. Couldn't agree on a venue.

[theleague]

NYC > AC or Pitts.
Brand new arean > Boardwalk Hall

Not to mention, recruits. We recruit a ton of NYC kids. Much easier for them to come meet the coaches/ watch X dominate.

[Muskie]

Looks like DC, Xeus, and Go finally got a room and a watermelon. 106 posts on such an innocuous announcement...

You're not excited about crock pot recipes and beer?

[SM#24]

Or that Pitt fans are really fired up to go to Greensboro, NC instead of MSG next year.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/ncb/story/_/id/6996319/syracuse-orange-jim-boeheim-not-fan-realignment

Boeheim addressed this very same issue

[GoMuskies]

Boeheim likes $17 burritos.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://worldsstrongestlibrarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/huge-burrito.jpg

This thread is making me hungry

[DC Muskie]

Looks like DC, Xeus, and Go finally got a room and a watermelon. 106 posts on such an innocuous announcement...

Ha.

Like the Virgin Band Man knows what "got a room" means.

Who told him?

[xeus]

DC - I sent you that recipe. Please note that the cyanide, while optional, really rounds out the flavor. Don't use it sparingly!

[SpeeDeeVee]

The cost of staying in NYC will at least double compared to staying in AC. The A10 tried AC because the location had just a little bit more going on besides basketball. And PMI, just because Duke schooled us in NJ doesn't mean the state sucks. Afterall, MD has Elkton on one side and Cumberland on the other. Maybe we could play the tourney in Perryville.

[xeus]

The cost of staying in NYC will at least double compared to staying in AC. The A10 tried AC because the location had just a little bit more going on besides basketball.

The cost won't double. Do your homework and you"ll be able to find comparable accommodations for similar rates.

AC can't even hold NYC's jock when it comes to having more things going on besides basketball. Other than my spectacular bachelor party in AC in 2010, there isn't much going on there.

[bobbiemcgee]

Not a big fan of either, can we move it to Vegas?

[SpeeDeeVee]

No Zeus, you need to do your homework. Just looked at the Marriott website and you can get a room in a Courtyard for $99 in AC. NYC Courtyard was $329 so the cost more that doubled. That my boy, is just for lodging. Wait until you see the cost of a good meal there. Also, I never compared AC to NYC, I just said that the A10 tried AC as opposed to Philly or other locations because of the proximately of casinos with gambling and late night entertainment.
So Zeus, you do your homework and find us some comparable accomodations with similar rates. I will be waiting.

[Muskie]

The cost won't double. Do your homework and you"ll be able to find comparable accommodations for similar rates.

AC can't even hold NYC's jock when it comes to having more things going on besides basketball. Other than my spectacular bachelor party in AC in 2010, there isn't much going on there.

Can I stay at your place?

Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk

[PMI]

The cost of staying in NYC will at least double compared to staying in AC. The A10 tried AC because the location had just a little bit more going on besides basketball. And PMI, just because Duke schooled us in NJ doesn't mean the state sucks. Afterall, MD has Elkton on one side and Cumberland on the other. Maybe we could play the tourney in Perryville.

Not sure I follow your logic here. I know Maryland has its boring parts, but let's look at Jersey for what it truly is. Aside from the fact that Xavier NEVER wins important games in that miserable state, New Jersey is still, and will always be the cesspool of America. I don't mean to offend anyone by that, but I have to call it as I see it, and I see that god-forsaken piss-hole, where people aren't even allowed to pump there own gas so as to let their own mutant species feel like they have a purpose in this world, as not only a poor place for Xavier to play, but a poor place for people to settle. But fear not, the A10 tournament is in the real city, not New Jersey. I'm not just talking shit for what it's worth. Being an Italian-American, I obviously have plenty of family from Jersey. It sucks raunchy balls, and in all likelihood, always will.

[xeus]

No Zeus, you need to do your homework. Just looked at the Marriott website and you can get a room in a Courtyard for $99 in AC. NYC Courtyard was $329 so the cost more that doubled. That my boy, is just for lodging. Wait until you see the cost of a good meal there. Also, I never compared AC to NYC, I just said that the A10 tried AC as opposed to Philly or other locations because of the proximately of casinos with gambling and late night entertainment.
So Zeus, you do your homework and find us some comparable accomodations with similar rates. I will be waiting.

I'm not going to do your research for you. I'm also not going to try to convince you to come to Brooklyn.

[SpeeDeeVee]

I figured you would punk out Zeus. Your talk is cheap. You tell me to do my homework but you can't do it yourself. Wuss. You don't have to convince me to come to Brooklyn because my money can be better spent than going to the A10 tourney there. I will be just as happy to catch some games in Philly or DC.

[SpeeDeeVee]

There is no mysterious logic here little man. Have you ever been to Elkton or Cumberland? Talk about cess pools, these lovely towns seem to be right up your alley. Talk about skid marks. I bet your relatives from NJ would bitch slap you if you talked your shit to them. You must really believe the Jersey shore represents the people of the state. My local gas station is owned by an Italian American and he does indeed, pump my gas. So according to you, it gives a mutant species a purpose in this world. Nice. I am sure your relatives are proud of you.

[PMI]

There is no mysterious logic here little man. Have you ever been to Elkton or Cumberland? Talk about cess pools, these lovely towns seem to be right up your alley. Talk about skid marks. I bet your relatives from NJ would bitch slap you if you talked your shit to them. You must really believe the Jersey shore represents the people of the state. My local gas station is owned by an Italian American and he does indeed, pump my gas. So according to you, it gives and mutant species a purpose in this world. Nice. I am sure your relatives are proud of you.

Dude, go defend Jersey to someone whose mind you have a chance of changing. I've spent way too much time there in way too many parts not to see how awful it is. Yes, I've been to both Cumberland and Elkton. Cumberland would suck to live in, no doubt. Elkton is hands down the most bizarre town I've ever seen in my life. I've often thought about writing a creepy horror novel based out of that town. When the common man thinks of Maryland, neither of those two shit holes come to mind. Not ever. The triangle of DC, Baltimore (the least of the three) and Annapolis are what most people think of, and then maybe other towns on the bay and eastern shore. I'm from Montgomery County. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_County,_Maryland Most people I know from my part of town have never been to Cumberland, other than passing through, and have never heard of Elkton, other than me describing the insanity I've personally experienced there.

I get it. You're probably from Jersey. I'm very sorry for you. We both can see that you haven't turned out the way any of us would've liked. But defending it only digs your hole deeper. Anyone who's even passed through that ass-backwards state can see it too. It blows. It's seriously illegal to pump your own gas there. It's basically an entire state of Philadelphia filth. Keep defending it if it makes you feel better, or if it makes your fat four-foot guido queen proud, I don't care. But don't try and convince anyone that Cumberland and Elkton represent Maryland. The Jersey Shore represents Jersey a hell of a lot more than those two off the radar places represent MD.

[Muskie]

Basketball season can't get here soon enough...

[bobbiemcgee]

NYC Courtyard was $329 ..........

This is so wrong......for two nights I could buy a 50" flatscreen.

[SpeeDeeVee]

PMI, wow, you certainly have some issues that could use some professional help. My point was that AC is way cheaper that the Big Apple. I looked at some hotel prices as a quick comparison and this was more than true. I too have traveled extensively for many years on the company dime so I do know something about hotel rates in major cities versus small cities. Yes, I am from NJ and Tony pumps my gas for me and his guidette (guido is male dummy) wife would kick your ass for laughs. Just like parts of MD (Annapolis) are quaint, so are parts of NJ. Why do you think they call it the Garden State? Oh well, enough arguing with an idiot, bring on the basketball season.

[PMI]

PMI, wow, you certainly have some issues that could use some professional help. My point was that AC is way cheaper that the Big Apple. I looked at some hotel prices as a quick comparison and this was more than true. I too have traveled extensively for many years on the company dime so I do know something about hotel rates in major cities versus small cities. Yes, I am from NJ and Tony pumps my gas for me and his guidette (guido is male dummy) wife would kick your ass for laughs. Just like parts of MD (Annapolis) are quaint, so are parts of NJ. Why do you think they call it the Garden State? Oh well, enough arguing with an idiot, bring on the basketball season.

You take this shit way too seriously my friend. Enjoy Jersey, and try not to take all the smack talk about it too personally. If you defend it that hard core against everyone who talks down on the place, you're taking on a battle you can never win.

[SpeeDeeVee]

I knew there was a reasonable side to PMI. Just remember, you fired the first shot across the bow and I just responded. I am not defending NJ hard core, just in the self defense mode. Have fun in Brooklyn my friend. We may not even be in the A10 by the time 2013 comes around. It is a shame you have to go through NJ on your way to NYC. Keep all of us posted on the reasonable prices.

[SixFig]

New Jersey sucks. It's a giants suburb in the swamp, interspersed with nasty smelling factories and even nastier smelling people. Plus you can't pump your gas. WTF is that about?

Time to move this to the smack forum.

[PMI]

I knew there was a reasonable side to PMI. Just remember, you fired the first shot across the bow and I just responded. I am not defending NJ hard core, just in the self defense mode. Have fun in Brooklyn my friend. We may not even be in the A10 by the time 2013 comes around. It is a shame you have to go through NJ on your way to NYC. Keep all of us posted on the reasonable prices.

If I go to Brooklyn I will definitely be staying with someone up there rather than buying a room. When it comes to everything else (food, drinks, etc.) New York is very expensive, but living in DC, it's nothing I'm not used to. Plus, chances are I would've blown all my cash at the casinos in AC anyway, so in all honesty, I'll probably be saving money. I'll be sure to hold my breath on the way through Jersey...

[SpeeDeeVee]

What are you a Blood or Crypt? LA is on big gangbanging, smoggy traffic jam. I agree with you though, NJ does suck but that must mean that LA swallows. The discussion was not with you A hole.

[SpeeDeeVee]

PMI, if you are planning on staying with a friend, why the hell would you even respond to me about the cost of hotel rooms? Glad to see you are finally agreeing with me that the cost will double from AC to NYC. As the people from NJ always say, if you want to go to NYC, go north until it stinks and then make a right.

[xeus]

Gotta love an internet tough guy like Speedy Vinny. Sweet. Way to represent Jersey!

Sorry we won't see you in "expensive" Brooklyn!

[PMI]

PMI, if you are planning on staying with a friend, why the hell would you even respond to me about the cost of hotel rooms? Glad to see you are finally agreeing with me that the cost will double from AC to NYC. As the people from NJ always say, if you want to go to NYC, go north until it stinks and then make a right.

I never disagreed that hotel rooms in NYC are more than in AC. Where did you get that from? You're really verifying all my stereotypes about New Jersey right now. Not that I need reassurance, but once again, I've gotten it.

[SpeeDeeVee]

Not a tough guy at all Zeus, just don't start something and don't finish it. I simply stated a fact about the cost of going to the A10 tourney in AC versus NYC. Then it turns away from hoops and into a battle over geography. What is so tough about that? Who knows, now I might just cash in some hotel points and go to Brooklyn just to meet some of you guys to erase your sterotypes. Bottom line, I love the Muskies. How bout you?

[SpeeDeeVee]

My apolgies PMI, it was Zeus who stated that room rates would be comparable in NYC and AC for the A10 tourney. He told me to do my homework and I would find comparable rooms at the same price. Zeus, did you really have your Bachelor party in AC? You must be the tough guy. Yuk!

[xeus]

Who knows, now I might just cash in some hotel points and go to Brooklyn just to meet some of you guys to erase your sterotypes. Bottom line, I love the Muskies. How bout you?

Awesome. You seem like a cool dude. Can't wait to hang out with you.

[SpeeDeeVee]

It's on Zeus, first round is on me! That goes for AC as well if you make it this year.

[Muskie]

XavierHoops: Where friends make friends

[XULucho27]

The last few pages of this thread are just priceless; it definitely made my morning. Thank you, gents.

[DC Muskie]

I know someone wasn't ripping on Cumberland, MD.

They might not have $17.00 burritos, but the Chick-fil-A that is awesome.

[nuts4xu]

Why do people call Xeus a little man?

He is nearly as tall as me, and I am a giant among my Irish family.

Xeus and PMI are great Americans and anyone who thinks differently can eat a bag of dicks.

It is that plain and that simple.

[nuts4xu]

I know someone wasn't ripping on Cumberland, MD.

They might not have $17.00 burritos, but the Chick-fil-A that is awesome.

$17.00 burritos? WTF makes a burrito worth $17?

Unless there are dead strippers rolled in a whole wheat tortilla, I see no way anyone should pay that much for a burrito.

[Kahns Krazy]

Sorry. Believe it or not I was eating a homemade burrito. (shredded beef - I have a great crockpot recipe if anyone is interested...)

I just love this little thread of DC firmly establishing why he works in the nonprofit sector. "Let's go to Pittsburgh, it's way better than New York City!"

I am looking for a good shredded beef crockpot recipe.


Looks like DC, Xeus, and Go finally got a room and a watermelon. 106 posts on such an innocuous announcement...

Band man gets some reps from the king of rep whores. Well done, X-Band.

This thread is a classic example of how far things go down hill around here in the weeks leading up to the season starting.

[Muskie]

I am looking for a good shredded beef crockpot recipe.



Band man gets some reps from the king of rep whores. Well done, X-Band.

This thread is a classic example of how far things go down hill around here in the weeks leading up to the season starting.

Alright Xeus. It seems you need to dish (no pun intended) the recipe.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Carroll Gardens Patch.....






A Sneak Peek Inside Barclays Center

***article page includes video & pix...




A tour of the future home of the Brooklyn Nets yields some surprising elements—both large and small.



What seemed like a dream, then an idea and finally a proposed plan of action that pitted a small group of determined residents against a mega-developer in a bitter battle for the future of a borough, is now here.

The Barclays Center has risen.

With steel installation 97 percent complete, the future home of Brooklyn's first major league professional sports team since Walter O'Malley swept away the Dodgers in 1957 is today a brick and mortar reality.

A tour Friday of the still very active construction site revealed not just the biggest elements of the basketball arena and events center, but also smaller, yet vitally important, details as well.

That list includes ground floor retail with street access to Flatbush Avenue, the first "green roof" proposed for an MTA subway entrance and Ipe wood benches lining the plaza of Barclays Center.

And then there is the colossal: 18,000 seats for basketball games in a "tight bowl" configuration meant to provide a sense of being on top of the action—even in the highest and cheapest rows.

"There are no bad seats in this arena," said spokesman Barry Baum of the Brooklyn Nets, the team that will play its first preseason game of the 2012-13 season here in October.

Over it all, a massive steel roof temporarily held up by three shoring towers was 80 percent complete as of last week, according to Forest City Ratner senior vice president and deputy director of construction Linda Chiarelli.

In the vaulting main entrance, glass panels look out to the bustling traffic at the intersection of Atlantic, Flatbush and Fourth avenues, with the beginnings of an 80-foot cantilever roof beginning to take form.

Outside, despite the declared bankruptcy last December of the Indiana makers of Barclay Centers' aged steel exterior, work on the panels enclosing the arena is expected to be complete by March, Chiarelli said.

But for area motorists, what is perhaps most notable at the enormous construction site is what is not here—namely, a surplus of parking spaces.

With almost 20,000 capacity for events at the arena, Chiarelli confirmed only 1,100 spaces planned for the block bounded by Pacific and Dean streets and Carlton and Vanderbilt avenues.

That has some residents and elected officials concerned about a flood of cars taking up valuable street parking space in the blocks around Barclays Center.

Baum said area parking garages would be able to pick up the slack—with the rest of Barclays Center visitors coming by commuter train and through a subway entrance that will be only 350 feet from the platform to the arena's entrance.

"We expect most of our fans to come on the train," Baum said.






http://carrollgardens.patch.com/articles/a-sneak-peek-inside-barclays-center-video

[GoMuskies]

Brooklyn > Pitt

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Wall Street Journal.....






Jay-Z Determined to Make the Nets Stylish

As the Team Moves to Brooklyn,
the Rap Mogul and Part-Owner Is the Czar of Aesthetics;
Don't Skimp on the Forks








http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204136404577211581599161916.html?m od=wsj_share_tweet

[SpeeDeeVee]

Like I said before, sounds pricey to me compared to AC. Can't wait to see the attendance from outside of NYC.

[Muskie]

More importantly... we still don't have this mysterious taco recipe from Xeus?

[LadyMuskie]

I really do have a great crockpot recipe for shredded beef tacos (you can also do it with chicken), but I might be accused of making the board girly ;) Still, if you want it let me know.

[GoMuskies]

What's girly about beef tacos?

[LadyMuskie]

I meant that talking about recipes could be construed as girly.

[GoMuskies]

Not if the recipes are for something as manly as beef tacos!

[PMI]

New Jersey is so awesome.

[powerofX]

Like I said before, sounds pricey to me compared to AC. Can't wait to see the attendance from outside of NYC.

Easy flight for me to JFK from Charlotte....alot easier and actually alot cheaper than AC. And while NYC hotels are generally expensive, thre are good deals to be had. There are even a few right in downtown BKLN that would offer a great savings over Manhattan.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Easy flight for me to JFK from Charlotte....alot easier and actually alot cheaper than AC. And while NYC hotels are generally expensive, thre are good deals to be had. There are even a few right in downtown BKLN that would offer a great savings over Manhattan.


poX,

Brooklyn has alwayz been much cheaper than manhattan...

& IMHO, way better than manhattan in several different ways.


Crooklyn Rulez!

[SpeeDeeVee]

Power of X, most people going to AC fly into Philly, another USAIRWAYS hub, a take the hour drive on the AC Espressway. If you find any good hotel deals in NYC, please pass the info along. Thanks for the compliment PMI, Maryland is awesome too.
How come I am down to one red box?

[powerofX]

Power of X, most people going to AC fly into Philly, another USAIRWAYS hub, a take the hour drive on the AC Espressway. If you find any good hotel deals in NYC, please pass the info along. Thanks for the compliment PMI, Maryland is awesome too.
How come I am down to one red box?

Not sure of bkln hotels, but will look into it. For any NYC trip over a weekend always look at the Jersey City waterfront. There is a Hyatt, Westin, Double Tree, Embassy, Candlewood...always good rates on the weekend as rooms are free with the area financial offices closed on the weekend. Then an easy PATH trip into the city. Or take the light rail to Hoboken and eat/drink/shop on Washington st. for the day.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

poX,


Let's get real....

if U come to "the city"

for the tourney...

NO ONE

needs to be hangin' in new jersey....


U can find decent rates in Brooklyn joints -Werd!

[powerofX]

poX,


Let's get real....

if U come to "the city"

for the tourney...

NO ONE

needs to be hangin' in new jersey....


U can find decent rates in Brooklyn joints -Werd!





He said any NYC deals. I don't think we will be looking up this thread in a year as the authority on where to stay for the tourney. BTW, I spent 2+ years in the 'Boken while working in midtown so ease up on the Jersey bashing. :cool:

[SpeeDeeVee]

Just got a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo in Ocean City for the A10 tourney, not a bad deal for $125 a night. Try to get a deal like that in the Big Apple. Now, all we have to do is get there!

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Try to get a deal like that in the Big Apple.


SPV,

As U know...U won't find a deal like that in Brooklyn, NYC...

However, oc surely pales in comparison to "The City --- NYC"....

Enjoy the Salt Water Taffy in AC!!!

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per YouTube....



Tour of Brooklyn Net's Barclays Center in Crooklyn




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Sez3SSvK8&feature=player_embedded

[SpeeDeeVee]

Luther, thanks for the link. Barclays is going to be sweet. Looks like a road trip next year. AC has always been convienient for me and OC is dry but a stones throw from Sommer's Point, Strathmere and plenty of taverns. I will spending some time in the AC Irish Pub.

[picknroll]

Try the Hotel Le Jolie in Brooklyn. Stayed there last month. Excellent boutique-type hotel. Continental breakfast included.

[SpeeDeeVee]

Thanks for the info Pick. What is the cost per night?