St. Louis

[THill42]

For those booking rooms for St. Louis, where are you staying?

[STL_XUfan]

For those booking rooms for St. Louis, where are you staying?

I have always had a lot of luck with using Priceline for hotels downtown. If you pick the downtown area and 4 stars you are guaranteed to either get the Regency at the Arch or Union Station, which are both nice (I like the Regency at the Arch a lot more, but Union Station is essentially connected to the arena the games are at). I normally start at around $75 and up my bid $5 a day until it is accepted.

[basket]

As of a couple days ago the Hilton at the ball park still had rooms, thats where my parents and I are staying. Also going on at this time in STL is the HUGE St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Rooms downtown are going VERY quick!! The old Sheraton I think MAY be the closest to the arena.

[Frambo]

we're staying at the casino/hotel by the river. It's a short Metro-link ride to the arena.

[1015Alumnus]

As of a couple days ago the Hilton at the ball park still had rooms, thats where my parents and I are staying. Also going on at this time in STL is the HUGE St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Rooms downtown are going VERY quick!! The old Sheraton I think MAY be the closest to the arena.

Hey Basket. I am new to this Board, but live in St. Louis. The old Sheraton is right next to the ScottTrade Center. But the Doubletree in Union Station is right there too. Just some info. I hope that helps.

[D-West & PO-Z]

For anyone going, go get lunch at Blues City Deli one day.

You're welcome.

[Xville]

Having lived and grown up in St. Louis...Union Station area is probably your best bet in terms of being close to the stadium. If you are only wanting to go to the games and your hotel, then it makes sense to stay down there, but there are other areas near the city that are a bit more lively and have some cool things to do. One area that is about a 5-10 minute drive would be the Central West End...hotel there that I suggest is Chase Park Plaza...it can be a bit on the pricey side but right across the street is Forest Park which houses the Zoo, History Museum, Art Museum etc. Also, there are a ton of restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel. Just thought I would throw that out there.

[American X]

Stick to the main roads.

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[chico]

Stick to the main roads.

http://www.nextmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vacation-life-lesson-2-500x300.jpg

The Commodores!

[nasdadjr]

We beat nova we get a one I wouldn't book St. Louis just yet

[XUFan09]

We beat nova we get a one I wouldn't book St. Louis just yet
St. Louis is basically guaranteed to be the spot for the first two games. If Xavier ends up in the West bracket, it would affect the second week.

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[XMuskieFTW]

We beat nova we get a one I wouldn't book St. Louis just yet

The only way we won't be in STL is if Michigan State and Indiana are both better seeds than us.

[STL_XUfan]

We beat nova we get a one I wouldn't book St. Louis just yet

Why would this change our first round location? As a top 4 seed shouldn't we be put in the location that is closest to our home, subject to others being higher than us in the pecking order? I think our biggest worry is IU winning the Big 10 and us flaming our early (since they would join MSU in STL if they get a higher seed than us).

[bobbiemcgee]

Still hoping for Denver. Ed could take off for a dunk and end up in the upper deck.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We beat nova we get a one I wouldn't book St. Louis just yet

Which (as others have pointed out) would make it even more of a lock that we end up in St. Louis.

We win tomorrow night and I would feel 100% confident we would be in St. Louis. Lost to Marquette or St. Johns and we leave the door open for IU to jump us.

[94GRAD]

I don't think everyone knows how the frist round sites are chosen. The first overall seed is placed at its nearest location and it goes down the list from there. Going by the AP poll(just to make it easier).

Kansas= DesMoines
Mich St= St. Louis
Villanova= Brooklyn
Virginia= Raleigh
Xavier= St. Louis
Oklahoma= OKC
N. Carolina= Raleigh
Oregon= Spokane
W. Virginia= Brooklyn
Indiana= DesMoines
Miami= Providence
Utah= Denver
Purdue= Providence
Arizona= Denver
Kentucky=OKC
Texas A&M= Spokane

So for us not to go to St. Louis, a second team would have to jump us that is closer to St. Louis.

[X-band '01]

Still hoping for Denver. Ed could take off for a dunk and end up in the upper deck.

Also unlikely given that Denver will be assigned to Utah and one of the 4 seeds.

Also woe to the unlucky 5 seed that draws Gonzaga in Spokane.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I don't think everyone knows how the frist round sites are chosen. The first overall seed is placed at its nearest location and it goes down the list from there. Going by the AP poll(just to make it easier).

Kansas= DesMoines
Mich St= St. Louis
Villanova= Brooklyn
Virginia= Raleigh
Xavier= St. Louis
Oklahoma= OKC
N. Carolina= Raleigh
Oregon= Spokane
W. Virginia= Brooklyn
Indiana= DesMoines
Miami= Providence
Utah= Denver
Purdue= Providence
Arizona= Denver
Kentucky=OKC
Texas A&M= Spokane

So for us not to go to St. Louis, a second team would have to jump us that is closer to St. Louis.

Yeah I think only IU could at this point if we lose tomorrow and they win the Big 10 tourney.

[muethibp]

I don't think everyone knows how the frist round sites are chosen. The first overall seed is placed at its nearest location and it goes down the list from there. Going by the AP poll(just to make it easier).

Kansas= DesMoines
Mich St= St. Louis
Villanova= Brooklyn
Virginia= Raleigh
Xavier= St. Louis
Oklahoma= OKC
N. Carolina= Raleigh
Oregon= Spokane
W. Virginia= Brooklyn
Indiana= DesMoines
Miami= Providence
Utah= Denver
Purdue= Providence
Arizona= Denver
Kentucky=OKC
Texas A&M= Spokane

So for us not to go to St. Louis, a second team would have to jump us that is closer to St. Louis.

Agreed, it's almost certainly a lock to go to STL.

[waggy]

IU is the #1 seed in the B1G tournament, so a very real threat to go to St. Louis.

[D-West & PO-Z]

IU is the #1 seed in the B1G tournament, so a very real threat to go to St. Louis.

Yes they are but I think if we win tomorrow night it wont matter what IU does.

We lose tomorrow though and I'd be very nervous about IU jumping us. (Of course given they perform very well in Big 10 tourney)

[GIMMFD]

Yes they are but I think if we win tomorrow night it wont matter what IU does.

We lose tomorrow though and I'd be very nervous about IU jumping us. (Of course given they perform very well in Big 10 tourney)

I just don't see IU beating a MSU/Maryland in the tournament to be honest, I don't know why, but I feel Yogi is going to have an off game. Let's just hope we don't have to worry about that and get a victory tomorrow, and maybe the next day, and then the next day too... that'd be nice.

[X-band '01]

IU is the #1 seed in the B1G tournament, so a very real threat to go to St. Louis.

Wouldn't surprise me if Purdue beat Indiana in the B1G semis. That would eliminate the IU threat (but also open the gate for Purdue to vault up).

[OTRMUSKIE]

Indiana isn't only going to lose early in the B1G but they are also going to lose early in the dance because of their coach.

[mid major]

Indiana isn't only going to lose early in the B1G but they are also going to lose early in the dance because of their coach.

So will they lose in spite and despite their coach.

[flatspat]

What type of public transportation does St. Louis have? rail etc. If I go I'm guessing I'll be staying outside of downtown

[D-West & PO-Z]

What type of public transportation does St. Louis have? rail etc. If I go I'm guessing I'll be staying outside of downtown

Called the metrolink its a light rail. Goes from the St. Louis airport over to Illinois.

[flatspat]

Called the metrolink its a light rail. Goes from the St. Louis airport over to Illinois.

thanks

[1015Alumnus]

What type of public transportation does St. Louis have? rail etc. If I go I'm guessing I'll be staying outside of downtown

Also, there aren't too many cabs in St. Louis. So waiting for one of them can be painful. But Uber now operates here. I have used that pretty successfully a few times. That could be an option for getting around.

[XU-PA]

Ticket deals, today only

http://view.mail2.ncaa.com/?j=fe6812717461047d7613&m=fe5815707d6d067e7c13&ls=fdc215737d62067c7c11757561&l=fe8d13787161077f70&s=fe221c717c66037e7d1477&jb=ff2c1577766c&ju=fe3511747760047f7d1471&r=0

[STL_XUfan]

Down goes IU! St. Louis should be a lock at this point.

[XMuskieFTW]

Down goes IU! St. Louis should be a lock at this point.

unless we lose tonight and purdue beats MSU in the final.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Down goes IU! St. Louis should be a lock at this point.

Lets go!

[D-West & PO-Z]

unless we lose tonight and purdue beats MSU in the final.

I dont think Purdue would jump us not matter what.

[XMuskieFTW]

I dont think Purdue would jump us not matter what.

I don't think they should, but I feel like the committee gives big bumps to teams who win top conferences.

[STL_XUfan]

Ticket deals, today only

http://view.mail2.ncaa.com/?j=fe6812717461047d7613&m=fe5815707d6d067e7c13&ls=fdc215737d62067c7c11757561&l=fe8d13787161077f70&s=fe221c717c66037e7d1477&jb=ff2c1577766c&ju=fe3511747760047f7d1471&r=0

Just ordered mine for St. Louis, (Section 324). I hope Ticketmaster has their shit together because the only option they had was regular mail delivery (and the confirmation says allow 10-14 days to arrive). Then again it is Ticketmaster so it would not shock me at all if they ran this big promotion and didn't think out the logistics of getting the tickets mailed in time.

[bigdiggins]

Magnolia hotel. Complimentary WiFi, complimentary beer and wine hour, complimentary cookies and milk hour. Separate sitting area with tv. Somehow the package that includes all that and champagne is cheaper than no champagne.

[THill42]

Magnolia hotel. Complimentary WiFi, complimentary beer and wine hour, complimentary cookies and milk hour. Separate sitting area with tv. Somehow the package that includes all that and champagne is cheaper than no champagne.

The highlight of the night was when I confirmed that all of this is in fact true. See you at cookies and milk hour. Hope we don't get stabbed.

[Xville]

The highlight of the night was when I confirmed that all of this is in fact true. See you at cookies and milk hour. Hope we don't get stabbed.

St Louis is absolutely safe. Don't let the ridiculous media fool you. It's just like any other city...there are some good parts and bad parts and be smart. Don't walk by yourself, be aware of your surroundings, and dont.go to North city.

Oh and since you are in that area of downtown, I suggest going to the Wheelhouse one night..it's a huge bar and the eye candy is delightful.

[D-West & PO-Z]

St Louis is absolutely safe. Don't let the ridiculous media fool you. It's just like any other city...there are some good parts and bad parts and be smart. Don't walk by yourself, be aware of your surroundings, and dont.go to North city.

Oh and since you are in that area of downtown, I suggest going to the Wheelhouse one night..it's a huge bar and the eye candy is delightful.

Where is wheelhouse? Is it new? Never heard of it.

[Xville]

Where is wheelhouse? Is it new? Never heard of it.

It's pretty close to Busch can't think of what Street it's on..

Relatively new....think it's been open maybe year and a half or so

[muethibp]

Just ordered mine for St. Louis, (Section 324). I hope Ticketmaster has their shit together because the only option they had was regular mail delivery (and the confirmation says allow 10-14 days to arrive). Then again it is Ticketmaster so it would not shock me at all if they ran this big promotion and didn't think out the logistics of getting the tickets mailed in time.



Don't worry about that. If they don't come, they will cancel and reissue them.

[XU-PA]

Frontier Air has some great prices to St Louis

[D-West & PO-Z]

Frontier Air has some great prices to St Louis

Just hope they dont cancel your flight with no notice!

[vee4xu]

Anyone know if X is first or second session?

[nuts4xu]

Anyone know if X is first or second session?

Game times won't be released until later tonight.

[xumuskies08]

I am going to guess that Michigan St. will get the later session. More prime time viewers. Wouldn't be surprised if X was one of the first 4 games on Friday.

[xumuskies08]

I am going to guess that Michigan St. will get the later session. More prime time viewers. Wouldn't be surprised if X was one of the first 4 games on Friday.

And I was dead wrong. Xavier will be the final game in St. Louis on Friday

http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2016-03-13/turner-sports-and-cbs-sports-exclusive-coverage-2016-ncaar-division-i

[waggy]

And I was dead wrong. Xavier will be the final game in St. Louis on Friday

http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2016-03-13/turner-sports-and-cbs-sports-exclusive-coverage-2016-ncaar-division-i


Awesome. Perfect for me not having anything getting in the way of watching.

[Caveat]

Really nice -- plenty of time to catch the FC Cincinnati / Xavier preseason game, then mosey up to Dana's for the game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone going, go get lunch Friday or Saturday at Blues City Deli!

(No I dont have an ownership stake lol, I know this is my second post about it.)

[xumuskies08]

Does anyone know which section is the "official" Xavier section?

[usfldan]

And I was dead wrong. Xavier will be the final game in St. Louis on Friday

http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2016-03-13/turner-sports-and-cbs-sports-exclusive-coverage-2016-ncaar-division-i

Interesting- Xavier and UC are scheduled at basically the same time (last game on Friday). I guess with the 4 broadcasts they don't worry about scheduling conflicts for teams in the same market anymore.

[TUclutch]

Really nice -- plenty of time to catch the FC Cincinnati / Xavier preseason game, then mosey up to Dana's for the game.

This is my plan as well

[xu82]

This is my plan as well

To mosey up to Dana's is always a good plan.

[GoMuskies]

Just noticed that Xavier fans will have to put up with Dayton fans again next weekend. Basically, Dayton has been at the same neutral site as us all year long.

[xuinmd]

It will give mac the chance to walk in front of the ud fans with a big east shirt.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Just noticed that Xavier fans will have to put up with Dayton fans again next weekend. Basically, Dayton has been at the same neutral site as us all year long.

Yeah I;m sure they are buyin up all the session 2 tickets to cheer on Weber.

[GoMuskies]

Will Michigan State fans care enough to cheer against us on Sunday if we're playing Wisky?

[XUFan09]

It will give mac the chance to walk in front of the ud fans with a big east shirt.
We can only hope!

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[MauriceX]

Anyone going, go get lunch Friday or Saturday at Blues City Deli!

(No I dont have an ownership stake lol, I know this is my second post about it.)

Or Pappy's for ribs. Get there early. Very long lines and they are open until they sell out.

[X-band '01]

Just noticed that Xavier fans will have to put up with Dayton fans again next weekend. Basically, Dayton has been at the same neutral site as us all year long.

You mean I can finally cheer for Syracuse without feeling dirty? Awesome!

[xavierdude]

I will be in Section 314 for ALL sessions.

Will be staying at the Pear Tree Inn at the airport. Free wifi, free breakfast, free afternoon snacks, free parking and right by the metrolink rail line. Got it for $71/night. Great reviews on priceline!

[flatspat]

I saw an ad about the Pear Tree. My only concern is how late the metrolink runs

[Muskie34]

New to the board, long time reader. Will be in section 108 all sessions along with a few other muskie friends. Staying at the Magnolia Hotel (GPS says its about a 16 minute walk to the arena). Looking forward to seeing the Muskie faithful.

[muethibp]

It will give mac the chance to walk in front of the ud fans with a big east shirt.

It was sort of funny seeing the UD fans in NYC this weekend. "Oh right, you guys are up here too, I forgot you were having your tournament out there on the other side of the river? That's really sweet. How's it going out there?"

[Frambo]

New to the board, long time reader. Will be in section 108 all sessions along with a few other muskie friends. Staying at the Magnolia Hotel (GPS says its about a 16 minute walk to the arena). Looking forward to seeing the Muskie faithful.

we're at the Magnolia too! Maybe we'll see you at the afternoon happy hour!

We're in section 317...hoping it will be easy to move down.

[XUMIOH12]

Will Michigan State fans care enough to cheer against us on Sunday if we're playing Wisky?

No. I dont think they really care about that matchup (if it were to happen)

[Muskie34]

we're at the Magnolia too! Maybe we'll see you at the afternoon happy hour!

We're in section 317...hoping it will be easy to move down.

Awesome! Hoping we have a strong crew at Magnolia. Will definitely be hitting any happy hour the muskie faithful will be attending.:dizzy:

Wonder how many Weber State fans will make the trip? Wisc will have a large fan base.

[Milhouse]

For those going to the early sessions:

100+ UD fans showed up to X's game on Thanksgiving (nooner) to cheer against X when they didn't play til 9:30 that night- because UD fans hate disney apparently.

Be sure to pay them back Friday. I mean we paid them back by embarrassing them nationally a few days later...but you know what I mean.

[xumuskies08]

Section 122 here. Ticket prices dropped pretty decently for Session 2 overnight.

http://www.vividseats.com/ncaab/ncaa-tournament-tickets/ncaa-tournament-3-18-1794928.html

[flatspat]

I will be in Section 314 for ALL sessions.

Will be staying at the Pear Tree Inn at the airport. Free wifi, free breakfast, free afternoon snacks, free parking and right by the metrolink rail line. Got it for $71/night. Great reviews on priceline!

At the Pear Tree as well

[94GRAD]

Does anyone know which section is the "official" Xavier section?

Section 101

[bleedXblue]

Game time on Sunday should we win on Friday?

[X-band '01]

Gametimes won't be announced until the end of the Friday night games or until they're leaked, whichever is earlier.

[xavierdude]

game time on sunday should we win on friday?

tbd

[bigdiggins]

After my wife found us the champagne package to save $100+ night at the Magnolia we stepped up from our original ticket budget to section 107. Hopefully that's not the UD section.

[The Coz]

Does anyone know which section is the "official" Xavier section?

No idea but you can find XU Brew the entire weekend in the Dayton section along with his pal Swampy.

[Murph85]

I am looking for someone to buy session 3 tix from Dayton fans after they lose in the first session. They certainly will not want to stay and watch us go to the sweet 16.

Will pay $25 finder fee for each ticket.

[X-band '01]

No idea but you can find XU Brew the entire weekend in the Dayton section along with his pal Swampy.

Brew has higher standards than that. I can't say the same for UDZima, though.

[XU-PA]

Anyone know the layout of the arena, which sections are behind the Xavier bench?? Don't want to get stuck on the wrong side

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Myself and a couple of other idiots are staying at the Magnolia Hotel downtown. It's an approximate fifteen minute walk to Scottrade.

[flatspat]

Need some advice on tickets. I have tried to buy on stub hub, vivid seats and ticketmaster and when I get to checkout on all 3 sites it says no internet connection. I am using my school computer maybe that has something to do w/it. But I help on where to get tix. Anyone have extras to sell or should I try my luck in front of arena

[flatspat]

I meant I need help

[XUMIOH12]

Need some advice on tickets. I have tried to buy on stub hub, vivid seats and ticketmaster and when I get to checkout on all 3 sites it says no internet connection. I am using my school computer maybe that has something to do w/it. But I help on where to get tix. Anyone have extras to sell or should I try my luck in front of arena

it must be your computer if it isnt working on any of those sites. Try a different computer maybe?

[Muskie34]

How many Xavier fans do we think are going to make the trip to St. Louis? 4k? Hopefully more.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

How many Xavier fans do we think are going to make the trip to St. Louis? 4k? Hopefully more.

While I'd love to have 4,000 X fans in the house, I think that might be overambitious. I'd probably expect something closer to half of that.

[XU 87]

Just got 4 tickets for Friday. I will be there with XU 23, XU 80, and XU 21.

[bobbiemcgee]

Ticket prices seem to be dropping.

[muethibp]

Game time on Sunday should we win on Friday?

The game times, if you look at your TV guide, are mostly in the evening, which is a bummer. There's a 12, 2:30, 5, 6, 7, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 (all EDT, so an hour earlier in STL). I think it very unlikely that STL gets the 12/2:30 games, from both a matchup and timing perspective, that will very likely go to Brooklyn. So, a game time of 5 or 6 at the earliest is probably where we'll end up. And it could be very late if we're the second game at the site, as late as an 8:30 or 9:00 tip (again, EDT, so an hour earlier out there). If you're planning to drive back from STL Sunday, it could be either the middle of the night or require another night there.

[XU-PA]

Missed out on room at the Magnolia, if you folks get kicked out of the Magnolia for being too rowdy come on down to Drury Plaza at the Arch. (I'm a sucke for free breakfast)

[XU 87]

Ticket prices seem to be dropping.

I bought 4 together, half court, upper deck, for $60 per ticket, including UPS and servicing charges. Good or bad deal?

[JTG]

I bought 4 together, half court, upper deck, for $60 per ticket, including UPS and servicing charges. Good or bad deal?

You realize it's a football stadium so upper deck is about 1 mile from the court.

[JTG]

Missed out on room at the Magnolia, if you folks get kicked out of the Magnolia for being too rowdy come on down to Drury Plaza at the Arch. (I'm a sucke for free breakfast)

Magnolia? Sounds like a rent by the hour place, good luck.

[XMuskieFTW]

You realize it's a football stadium so upper deck is about 1 mile from the court.

It's a hockey arena though?

[XUFan09]

It's a hockey arena though?
Yeah, it's a hockey arena. Upper level seats aren't bad.

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[Caveat]

I'm looking at going -- there are lowers on StubHub for the session, but they're listed as "General Admission," is that normal? The last time I went to a regional round, I'm pretty sure there were assigned seats.

[XU-PA]

I'm looking at going -- there are lowers on StubHub for the session, but they're listed as "General Admission," is that normal? The last time I went to a regional round, I'm pretty sure there were assigned seats.

Definitely not general admission, possibly looking at the wrong event

Try this linkhttp://www.stubhub.com/ncaa-tournament-st-louis-tickets-ncaa--tournament-st-louis-3-18-2016/event/9405549/?sliderpos=true

[XUMIOH12]

Yeah, it's a hockey arena. Upper level seats aren't bad.

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wait i thought it was a baseball stadium!

[X-ceptional]

wait i thought it was a baseball stadium!

Could have sworn this game was being played in a natatorium...

[Caveat]

Definitely not general admission, possibly looking at the wrong event

Try this linkhttp://www.stubhub.com/ncaa-tournament-st-louis-tickets-ncaa--tournament-st-louis-3-18-2016/event/9405549/?sliderpos=true

Yeah, that's what I was looking at. There are a few sections where it only gives the row and then says "General Admission" afterwards.

Whatever. I just bought tickets that were actually listed as seats. Not going to add a potential headache to all this.

[XUMIOH12]

Could have sworn this game was being played in a natatorium...

actually thats probably right. I think they empty out the pool and it becomes a court

[XUMIOH12]

Yeah, that's what I was looking at. There are a few sections where it only gives the row and then says "General Admission" afterwards.

Whatever. I just bought tickets that were actually listed as seats. Not going to add a potential headache to all this.

I cant remember exactly, but it has something to do with it being a tournament. People are selling their tickets in a certain section or row, but dont know the exact location yet. Something like that

[toledodan]

I bought 4 together, half court, upper deck, for $60 per ticket, including UPS and servicing charges. Good or bad deal?

been in there once. not great not bad. buying ncaa tickets is you need some luck unless you have connections or a lot of cash or both. i went with a secondary market because i wanted tickets in hand when i drive over from kansas city. i bought tickets for friday night and sunday. paid 266 for two tickets. comes out to 33 bucks per game. yes upper deck seats but friday is center court. probable could have spent more to be in lower bowl but maybe a worse view.

[JTG]

It's a hockey arena though?

Sorry, I thought Scottrade was the football stadium, it has been renamed more than once.

[toledodan]

Sorry, I thought Scottrade was the football stadium, it has been renamed more than once.

you are thinking of the edwards jones dome

[X-band '01]

They've gotten away from playing in domes for the regionals (early rounds and 2nd weekend rounds) in recent years.

[XU 87]

been in there once. not great not bad. buying ncaa tickets is you need some luck unless you have connections or a lot of cash or both. i went with a secondary market because i wanted tickets in hand when i drive over from kansas city. i bought tickets for friday night and sunday. paid 266 for two tickets. comes out to 33 bucks per game. yes upper deck seats but friday is center court. probable could have spent more to be in lower bowl but maybe a worse view.

I'm also thinking that we can move down since X is the second game.

[Olsingledigit]

Sorry, I thought Scottrade was the football stadium, it has been renamed more than once.

St Louis no longer needs a football dome

[X-band '01]

That's too bad - I was really hoping for the St. Louis Jaguars.

[Xville]

For those going to saint louis and are looking for drinking establishments there are a few I suggest downtown. One, go to ballpark village right by Busch stadium..it is a huge indoor bar compound with gigantic tv's. Right down the street from that is wheelhouse and then one cool place if the weather is somewhat decent is 360. It is a rooftop bar at the top of the Hilton downtown and it looks down into Busch stadium. Yes all of these places are going to be a little on the pricey side as far as drinks, but you are on vacation right? So live it up, and I'll see you there!

[STL_XUfan]

For those going to saint louis and are looking for drinking establishments there are a few I suggest downtown. One, go to ballpark village right by Busch stadium..it is a huge indoor bar compound with gigantic tv's. Right down the street from that is wheelhouse and then one cool place if the weather is somewhat decent is 360. It is a rooftop bar at the top of the Hilton downtown and it looks down into Busch stadium. Yes all of these places are going to be a little on the pricey side as far as drinks, but you are on vacation right? So live it up, and I'll see you there!

Ball Park village isn't too bad on price.

Per X's website it looks like Maggie Obriens is the pregame spot.

[MauriceX]

For those going to saint louis and are looking for drinking establishments there are a few I suggest downtown. One, go to ballpark village right by Busch stadium..it is a huge indoor bar compound with gigantic tv's. Right down the street from that is wheelhouse and then one cool place if the weather is somewhat decent is 360. It is a rooftop bar at the top of the Hilton downtown and it looks down into Busch stadium. Yes all of these places are going to be a little on the pricey side as far as drinks, but you are on vacation right? So live it up, and I'll see you there!

There is also a place called International Tap House (iTap for short) in Soulard (just south of the main downtown area, kinda near the Budweiser brewery). They are known for having 500 different beers from around the world. Most of them are in bottles or cans, and then they have a good selection of about 20-30 beers on tap. It's been a while since I've been there, but it was always a favorite of mine. They don't serve food but there is a pizza place right next door and plenty of places nearby.

[flatspat]

I'm looking at going -- there are lowers on StubHub for the session, but they're listed as "General Admission," is that normal? The last time I went to a regional round, I'm pretty sure there were assigned seats.

FWIW, just got lower level all session for $270

[XU-PA]

Got mine from Stub Hub, Section 101 which is behind the XU bench.
and there are still a dozen available in that section, as low as $69 each

[muethibp]

The nasty secret about the NCAA is that unless the right teams are at a venue, first round tickets are something close to impossible to sell.

http://www.stubhub.com/scottrade-center-tickets/venue/1863/

[JTG]

The nasty secret about the NCAA is that unless the right teams are at a venue, first round tickets are something close to impossible to sell.

http://www.stubhub.com/scottrade-center-tickets/venue/1863/

Yes,
IU and UK are at DesMoines, and tickets are going for upwards of $600 a piece for tomorrow. St Louis kind of got stuck with no local favorite.

[THill42]

I will be in section 101. Looking forward to seeing all Xavier brethren in the Lou.

[muethibp]

Yes,
IU and UK are at DesMoines, and tickets are going for upwards of $600 a piece for tomorrow. St Louis kind of got stuck with no local favorite.

And if you thought tickets were cheap before, how about after MSU and UD go out?!?

[muethibp]

The game times, if you look at your TV guide, are mostly in the evening, which is a bummer. There's a 12, 2:30, 5, 6, 7, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 (all EDT, so an hour earlier in STL). I think it very unlikely that STL gets the 12/2:30 games, from both a matchup and timing perspective, that will very likely go to Brooklyn. So, a game time of 5 or 6 at the earliest is probably where we'll end up. And it could be very late if we're the second game at the site, as late as an 8:30 or 9:00 tip (again, EDT, so an hour earlier out there). If you're planning to drive back from STL Sunday, it could be either the middle of the night or require another night there.

8:40 Sunday

[TUclutch]

Thinking of trying to drive down sunday for the game with my uncle or friend. what section are most muskie fans in?

[XU-PA]

Sections 101 102, behind X bench are your best bet