New York Roll Call

[xuinmd]

In what sections are the x tickets?

[XUOWNSUC]

They usually spread them out all over the arena - that way it always looks full.

[muethibp]

Friday and Saturday are like 98% sold out. I don’t think they’re worried about making it look full. It will be full.

[XUOWNSUC]

Friday and Saturday are like 98% sold out. I don’t think they’re worried about making it look full. It will be full.

I understand that - but not everybody goes to all the games. Some people just watch their team play and don't go to all the sessions. For example, we have tickets to all the sessions. We will watch the sessions that Xavier is in. If they play the noon game on Thursday, I doubt we will watch the night session games that day. Our seats will be empty for those games.

Also, if a team loses, their fans (who have all session tickets) are less likely to go to the other games. They will try to unload their tickets, but they might not be able to (or are too lazy to do so).


To be sure, their are pockets of Xavier fans, but there aren't dedicated sections of Xavier fans.

[KabeX]

This is pretty much what happens. I will buy tickets for Thursday when I know the game time (almost knew tonight - damn it Friars). 1st session is not hard to get on the broker sites. Semis and Finals are v. pricey, however. Will like try to buy from losing fans. If that doesn't work I'll buy from brokers. We're there for the experience so I don't mind paying a little more.

[Lamont Sanford]

The top seed plays at Noon on Thursday, right? Just gotta do our jobs and win on Saturday to get the top seed.

[BMoreX]

The top seed plays at Noon on Thursday, right? Just gotta do our jobs and win on Saturday to get the top seed.

Correct.

[Muskie]

In what sections are the x tickets?

They use a ribbon pattern for all tickets secured through the member schools (except student sections). So you'll be sitting with some X people, but not in huge factions (until everyone moves seats).

[xeus]

My seats are in 223. I've already given away my Wednesday session tickets to some friends in NYC, since I don't get in until Thurs morning. I doubt I'll attend every single session, so will likely sell session tix I don't use.

Who else is in for NYC???

[BMoreX]

Might have one ticket available available to sell for the Thurs/Fri sessions if anyone is interested. PM me.


I will be of course be in attendance for the games as well.

[muethibp]

Will be there. Have Friday and Saturday tickets. Thursday will be easy particularly when the Villanova fans look to dump all the day session tickets they scooped up. :)

[SemajParlor]

I'll be there. Giddy up

[Muskie]

My seats are in 223. I've already given away my Wednesday session tickets to some friends in NYC, since I don't get in until Thurs morning. I doubt I'll attend every single session, so will likely sell session tix I don't use.

Who else is in for NYC???

Remember how this Thursday arrival thing almost didn't work out for you last year.

I will be there with a huge contingency of Indianapolis/Indiana alum.

[xu95]

I would love to go but I had to decide between this and Maui in November and decided I would rather spend my non-Xavier game time on a beach in Maui and not in the cold in NYC.

xu95

[pimpinthebox]

The pimpinthebox will be there. Ready for the run before the run. (If you're going and interested in my tickets for Wednesday night, PM me.)

[Emp]

210, Row 1. I'd really like to see the net thing on Saturday.

[XMuskieFTW]

I'll be there. Will buy tickets for Thursday when we know the time, and Fri/Sat as we advance.

[XUMIOH12]

I'll be there, haven't bought any tickets yet, waiting to see exactly which session we will play in.

[Emp]

I'll be there. Will buy tickets for Thursday when we know the time, and Fri/Sat as we advance.

Snipe Travel and Ticket Service for scalping advice. It’s the Rick Steves of college basketball tournaments.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

I will be there, squiring Mother Cooley XU '81 and Coco Cooley XU '21 about MSG.

Spike Cooley XU '19 will be in town and in the building as well.

Like many, we will buy tix as the Muskies advance.

Nothing in the world beats running through the streets of NYC during the day and watching basketball at MSG all night.

Except a noon start on Thursday.

Go X.

[KabeX]

We'll be there (bringing wife and son - he's 13 and v. excited to see the most famous arena in the world). Don't have tix yet - will wait until after the horn sounds today. I'm based in NY (2 Penn - right in front of the Garden) so I'll have to make a token appearance and disappear for the rest of the day. I honestly was planning on the evening session but I should have known better as THIS IS OUR YEAR!

[flatspat]

Will be there in section 111

[Muskie]

In as well. Section 103.

[XUOWNSUC]

Section 213

[bourbonman]

Section 103

[Masterofreality]

Xavier Section 110 Folks!

[WCWIII]

Will be there. Ticket office said I should wait to call back on Monday as I haven't received tickets yet.

Tickets arrived 3/6 today (Tues). But bummer, I called and they were converted to Print-at-home tickets ... I really like the booklet. Sec 114 Row 19.

[Muskie]

Section 103

I bet we are close to one another.


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[XUMIOH12]

i'm in, will get tickets some time this week

[xu82]

Did you people get flights a while ago?

I’m torn. It’s kind of complicated.

[Emp]

Did you people get flights a while ago?

I’m torn. It’s kind of complicated.

Uh,Yeah! Tix and flights.
It's our best team ever. It's NYC. ITS MSG. It's not that complicated.

AND: we'll all buy you a beer if you're there.

[xu82]

Uh,Yeah! Tix and flights.
It's our best team ever. It's NYC. ITS MSG. It's not that complicated.

AND: we'll all buy you a beer if you're there.

I’m certainly tempted! I just tend to be 1,000 times more into the NCAA stuff than Conference stuff. I’m into the BIG prize. I’m praying Nashville then Atlanta. I could us a break!

[KabeX]

226 Row 4. 6 of us and 3 came from France to see greatness. My son is doing an exchange through school and his host parents and friend just happen to be in NY at the same time. They jumped at the chance to go to the game. Of course I'll have to make a quick trip to the All For One Shop so they're decked out accordingly.

[pimpinthebox]

The pimpinthebox will be there. (Yeah, still going with the third person thing for some reason.) Hoping for a successful weekend. Don't have tix on-hand, but we are in the 200 section somewhere.

[cutterX]

In but no tix yet. Looking forward to MSG. The venue not the Chinese food additive

[Muskie]

I’m certainly tempted! I just tend to be 1,000 times more into the NCAA stuff than Conference stuff. I’m into the BIG prize. I’m praying Nashville then Atlanta. I could us a break!
Bought out flights in September when we booked the hotel.

[flatspat]

Has anyone stayed at hotel Pennsylvania

[xu95]

I’m certainly tempted! I just tend to be 1,000 times more into the NCAA stuff than Conference stuff. I’m into the BIG prize. I’m praying Nashville then Atlanta. I could us a break!

I hate to break it to you but there is no chance of us getting Atlanta. Virginia has that locked up.

[muethibp]

Has anyone stayed at hotel Pennsylvania

It's kind of a dump but there's no more convenient hotel and it's NYC - you shouldn't be at the hotel anyway!

[gladdenguy]

I will be there and PMI (long lost poster) will be with me. Hoping we can at least win on Thursday.

Let me know where to meet after the Thursday game.

[Muskie]

Is there a meeting spot before and after games this year (there was last year). Also is there some sort of welcome dinner (like last year)? I don't remember seeing an email.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wish I could be there. Nothing like basketball in the "Mecca".

Allegiant has some very reasonably priced flights still if anyone is looking. CVG to EWR

[X-band '01]

Just be warned that you might be looking at delays for any Wednesday flight b/c of a winter storm that will be in NY that day.

[Tardy Turtle]

I'll be pants-less in 222 on Friday.

[xu82]

OK, I love the NCAA deal more, but I’ll try to get there next year....but not in 222.

[XUOWNSUC]

Just be warned that you might be looking at delays for any Wednesday flight b/c of a winter storm that will be in NY that day.

Yup. Currently on the phone with a 2 hour hold time with Delta trying to rearrange our flight. Yeah. Anybody got any tips how to get through quicker? I'm listening. Online won't let me make a change.

[xeus]

I'll be there in 223.

[xu82]

I'll be there in 223.

With or without pants?

[xeus]

With or without pants?

Probably with pants, at least for the earlier rounds. Saturday's final will be a game time decision.

[muskieindent]

Section 201

[xu82]

Seriously, what’s the vibe at this thing? I love the idea of a NYC trip, but it usually looks almost empty and hardly a rockin’ event based on my TV viewing. Am I missing the boat here?

I DO love the idea of all the non-game time opportunities available.

[muethibp]

Seriously, what’s the vibe at this thing? I love the idea of a NYC trip, but it usually looks almost empty and hardly a rockin’ event based on my TV viewing. Am I missing the boat here?

I DO love the idea of all the non-game time opportunities available.

Empty? Not a rocking event?

It’s the world’s most famous arena right in the middle of NYC. Basically every ticket for Thursday-Saturday is sold. The atmosphere will definitely deliver. Two years ago when we went, we went on Saturday even though X had lost because it was just so great to be in that building watching basketball.

[cheeba]

Will be stayin near Times Square during the tournament. Any locals or people who have been to tournament have any bar recommendations?

[xu82]

My kinda thread! This won’t really help anyone here, but we stayed at the Double Tree Suites in Time Square many years ago. After the family crashed early (following a long day), I turned right out of the hotel, took my first right and had possibly the best steak dinner and beverage evening of my entire life. A warm feeling is washing over me just thinking about it....

[drudy23]

There's pretty much a good bar or good restaurant on every block of Midtown Manhattan. You'll have plenty of options.

[WCWIII]

Per http://goxavier.com/bigeast (http://goxavier.com/bigeast)

The Official Gathering Spot for Xavier University Alumni, Fans & Friends

Keg Room
53 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

[XU 87]

Will be stayin near Times Square during the tournament. Any locals or people who have been to tournament have any bar recommendations?

All of them.

[BMoreX]

Empty? Not a rocking event?

It’s the world’s most famous arena right in the middle of NYC. Basically every ticket for Thursday-Saturday is sold. The atmosphere will definitely deliver. Two years ago when we went, we went on Saturday even though X had lost because it was just so great to be in that building watching basketball.

If I'm thinking of the same game (I believe it was Villanova-Seton Hall in the championship game and SHU ultimately won), yes, that game was incredible to be at, with no real dog in the fight.

[Tardy Turtle]

Probably with pants, at least for the earlier rounds. Saturday's final will be a game time decision.

You're either in or you're out.

NO HALF MEASURES.

[Muskie]

Just be warned that you might be looking at delays for any Wednesday flight b/c of a winter storm that will be in NY that day.

MY flight is scheduled to land at 9a in NYC. Hope I can beat the storm.

[Muskie]

Seriously, what’s the vibe at this thing? I love the idea of a NYC trip, but it usually looks almost empty and hardly a rockin’ event based on my TV viewing. Am I missing the boat here?

I DO love the idea of all the non-game time opportunities available.
Not my experience being in the arena at all last year.

[GoMuskies]

All of them.

All of them that are not chains. I would not recommend the bar at Red Lobster, for instance. However, there was a bar next to our hotel (a Hampton Inn) when I was there in January that was quite excellent. It happens to be right across from the Times Square Red Lobster. They had Delirium Tremens on tap and a bartender who felt guilty about only filling the glasses to the recommended pour line (so he went beyond it).

[XU 87]

[QUOTE=GoMuskies;615100]All of them that are not chains. [QUOTE]

Quit being so picky.

[GoMuskies]

[QUOTE=GoMuskies;615100]All of them that are not chains. [QUOTE]

Quit being so picky.


Good point. As long as you're in a bar, you should be happy.

I did look up the joint I was talking about above. Gleason's Tavern. 41st and 7th.

[XU 87]

[QUOTE=XU 87;615102][QUOTE=GoMuskies;615100]All of them that are not chains.


Good point. As long as you're in a bar, you should be happy.

I did look up the joint I was talking about above. Gleason's Tavern. 41st and 7th.

True, although I will concede that the Red Lobster bar is probably not the place to be if you have other options.

[xu95]

I would recommend this place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRgEeDR98X8

xu95

[QueensbridgeMF]

Rudy's is the best bar in midtown, W 44th, just find the ceramic pig.

[SemajParlor]

Rudy's is the best bar in midtown, W 44th, just find the ceramic pig.

Lol. I have been there once or twice.

[mid major]

Will be stayin near Times Square during the tournament. Any locals or people who have been to tournament have any bar recommendations?

I was going to mention to PM queensbridgemf but I see he's already posted.

[bourbonman]

I’m looking forward to hitting

American Whiskey great premium whiskey account
on 30th b/t 7h & 8th

NoMad - ranked #1 bar in world (don’t know by who)
1170 Broadway

Juniper - MSG and good for bourbon
237W 35th

And

Blarney Stone - try a new Irish Whiskey called Slane. (Probably not in your city yet)
410 8th Ave

Of course we’ll swing by Keg Room for a liver rinser as well

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

At ORD for evening departure. We were going to fly WED evening but weather kiboshed that. Mother Cooley XU ‘81 with titanic effort to rebook flights. So we get a snow day on Upper West Side tomorrow. I shall sport the X / Deadhead tee on Thursday! Go X!


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[xu82]

Not my experience being in the arena at all last year.

Thanks. I’ve been to NYC plenty, and MSG a couple times. Maybe it’s the mixed crowds that make it seem subdued, or maybe I didn’t pay enough attention. I seriously hope to work that in next year. We have a new dynamic now that makes that seem easier. I’m almost glad I didn’t try this year with the travel issues.

[Muskie]

At ORD for evening departure. We were going to fly WED evening but weather kiboshed that. Mother Cooley XU ‘81 with titanic effort to rebook flights. So we get a snow day on Upper West Side tomorrow. I shall sport the X / Deadhead tee on Thursday! Go X!


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My direct flight from Indy to NYC was cancelled. I have not been rebooked for an earlier flight leaving Indy (through Chicago) to La Guardia that lands at 1035. Hopefully I make it in tomorrow.


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[paulxu]

Follow this guy ^^^around NYC for good bourbon.

[Tardy Turtle]

I'm in Edison, NJ all week for training. No travel issues here.

SUCK IT, SNOWSTORM.

[XMuskieFTW]

Had a 3:30 O'Hare to Laguardia tomorrow that got canceled. Now on a 6AM flight to try and land at 9AM and beat the storm.

[SemajParlor]

I’m looking forward to hitting

American Whiskey great premium whiskey account
on 30th b/t 7h & 8th

NoMad - ranked #1 bar in world (don’t know by who)
1170 Broadway

Juniper - MSG and good for bourbon
237W 35th

And

Blarney Stone - try a new Irish Whiskey called Slane. (Probably not in your city yet)
410 8th Ave

Of course we’ll swing by Keg Room for a liver rinser as well

I usually hit up Blarney Stone before and after MSG the last few years, good time and it's right there. If you're coming for the first time Stout might be a fun atmosphere. It will be very crowded with strictly fellow Big East travelers. (although Providence seems to take it over)

[QueensbridgeMF]

Around MSG 8th Ave is where to be. Tir Na Nog, Blarney Stone, Molly Wee. With Pizza Suprema in between for a snack. My favorite slice.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

At LGA.

Great start! United let Mother Cooley XU ‘81’s bag walk away.

She’s not a happy woman.


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[KabeX]

Has anyone stayed at hotel Pennsylvania

I would rather stay in a cardboard box on 7th Ave. than stay there. I had to do it once years ago. Don't do it. Just don't do it.

[KabeX]

We moved everything up a day and came in tonight. For those of you who have afternoon or even evening flights tomorrow - I would try to go earlier. It might work out but when a noreaster rolls through everything shuts down. Good luck!

[KabeX]

Pretty much endless choices. Any Irish pub (there are more Irish Pubs in NY than Ireland). For a good beer spot close to MSG - Stout on 33rd between 7th and Broadway. Gets crowded but what NYC bar doesn't?
Cafe 31 is right across the street (on 31st - duh). It'll be jammed before each session but it's close. Finally - Niles which is in the Stewart Hotel 31st & 7th. Bar is small and nothing special but I know Pete and if you tell Pete you know Mike (Kabe) from Cincy he'll take care of you!

GO X.

[Muskie]

I’m headed to Indy airport right now. So far both flights are a go.


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[paulxu]

At LGA.

Great start! United let Mother Cooley XU ‘81’s bag walk away.

She’s not a happy woman.


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Good job Mel. You came in early.
Somehow I feel confident that there are shopping options for Mother Cooley in the Big Apple.
Just a guess of course.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Paul ... wheels are spinning.

Travelers ... FWIW — no snow yet. None at 8am.


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[D West]

Good luck travelers........Flight is cancelled.

I have three tickets for sale in Sec 1, row 13 if anyone is interested. $100 each which is cost of ticket with fees.

Go X

[Muskie]

On my plane to La Guardia. Good luck everyone.


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[94GRAD]

I’m headed to Indy airport right now. So far both flights are a go.


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On my plane to La Guardia. Good luck everyone.


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You left 4 hours before your flight leaves? How long does it take you to get to the airport?

[GoMuskies]

You left 4 hours before your flight leaves? How long does it take you to get to the airport?

I understand he had a connection at O'Hare.

[Nuchman]

Good luck travelers........Flight is cancelled.

I have three tickets for sale in Sec 1, row 13 if anyone is interested. $100 each which is cost of ticket with fees.

Go X

***What sessions do you have?****I'll take Friday if you have them.

[X-man]

I was supposed to be there this year, but tore ligaments in my left hand (there goes golf for the next 2-3 months) and had surgery yesterday. It went very well (so far) , but I am essentially housebound for the next week or so. BTW the reason I tore the ligaments was that I fainted after taking my first blood pressure pill which I was prescribed after my BP spiked during a stress test (heart was fine, and my BP is normally just borderline high). Moral: when you go on BP medicine, always get up slowly at least until your body adjusts.

[XUOWNSUC]

It's just raining right now in Times Square. No snow on the ground.

[pimpinthebox]

You left 4 hours before your flight leaves? How long does it take you to get to the airport?

https://www.theonion.com/dad-suggests-arriving-at-airport-14-hours-early-1819573933

[bourbonman]

Just too many good options in NYC. Now my local team as advised me Rye House has a Birthday Bourbon special going on. It's a bit removed from the action, but I may have to make a visit - 11 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011

Well, my wife will be mother-of-the-bride wedding dress shopping. I guess I'll be "shopping" too. :jumpforjoy:

[Tardy Turtle]

No accumulation to date in Edison. Rain/snow mix at the moment.

[Muskie]

I had a connection at OHare. It’s snowing really hard but not sticking as of right now.


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[flatspat]

I had a connection at OHare. It’s snowing really hard but not sticking as of right now.


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Please keep the weather reports coming reports I am flying to NYC at 7 ( est) tomorrow morning
Not being real familiar w/ NYC can suggest the best transportation from the airport
Thanks

[muethibp]

Please keep the weather reports coming reports I am flying to NYC at 7 ( est) tomorrow morning
Not being real familiar w/ NYC can suggest the best transportation from the airport
Thanks

Which airport?

[Muskie]

It’s still 2 degrees above freezing. So snowing like crazy but not sticking.


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[Emp]

Seen at MoMA: AD of the year Rick C and son.

[flatspat]

Which airport?

LaGuardia

[Tardy Turtle]

About three inches on the ground, super heavy and slushy. Some thunder as well.

[Lamont Sanford]

About three inches on the ground, super heavy and slushy.

Is that flaccid or erect? Asking for a friend (aka Snipe).

[xeus]

All direct Delta flights from CVG into the NYC airports today were cancelled except the 7:25am and 12:26pm flights into EWR.

[muethibp]

LaGuardia

It's like a $50 cab. There are vans/shuttles that you can get that you split with others that will take you to Grand Central or the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Those will run you like $20. Or you can take a bus to a subway station - which is kind of a pain with luggage and it takes forever - but it's way cheaper, just a few bucks.

[flatspat]

It's like a $50 cab. There are vans/shuttles that you can get that you split with others that will take you to Grand Central or the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Those will run you like $20. Or you can take a bus to a subway station - which is kind of a pain with luggage and it takes forever - but it's way cheaper, just a few bucks.

Thanks for the info. I go w the cab

[bourbonman]

Please keep the weather reports coming reports I am flying to NYC tomorrow morning

Yes, loving the updates. See all in the morning.

[xeus]

LaGuardia

Cab is the only way to go from LGA. I will make fun of you if you take a bus.

From JFK you can take a cab, or take the A train - very easy and cheap ride into Midtown.

From EWR you can take NJ Transit to Newark Penn Station, then take the PATH into the City. Or you can try a cab, but traffic can be messy on weekday mornings into the City, and it's not a cheap fare.

[flatspat]

Cab is the only way to go from LGA. I will make fun of you if you take a bus.

From JFK you can take a cab, or take the A train - very easy and cheap ride into Midtown.

From EWR you can take NJ Transit to Newark Penn Station, then take the PATH into the City. Or you can try a cab, but traffic can be messy on weekday mornings into the City, and it's not a cheap fare.

The last thing I want is you making fun of me. lol So cab it is

[Tardy Turtle]

Is that flaccid or erect? Asking for a friend (aka Snipe).

If it was erect then it wouldn't be on the ground, would it?

Don't be ignorant.

[Tardy Turtle]

EWR closed until at least 4:30.

[xu82]

The last thing I want is you making fun of me. lol So cab it is

He’ll probably make fun of you anyway, just sayin’. He worded that carefully.

[flatspat]

He’ll probably make fun of you anyway, just sayin’. He worded that carefully.

probably

[QueensbridgeMF]

Are there still walk-up tix for tomorrow's day session?

[muethibp]

Yes, to the question above. But the secondary market tickets through ticketmaster are way cheaper.

[muethibp]

FYI - Good seats have been released for Friday and Saturday on Ticketmaster. Grab if you're interested, they will go quick.

[Emp]

There is a free shuttle at LGA to the UBER/Lyft lot, less than a 5 min ride. It's marginally less than cab fare without a cab tip, but if you have credits or promos definitely cheaper. The Green Line/Lot bus. Signage was pretty good.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Bag found and delivered!

1145 pm Wednesday!

An omen! Onward!


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone who uses Uber or Lyft for the first time can use my promo code to sign up, we will both get credit.

Lyft: BRIAN98793

Uber: brianm3915

[SemajParlor]

Yes, to the question above. But the secondary market tickets through ticketmaster are way cheaper.

The real secondary market for the BE tournament is follow a guy into that bank outside for a transaction and hope you don't get ripped off.

[KabeX]

Ticket prices dropped pretty significantly tonight. You can get in for $12 (+ fees of course so prob $50) tomorrow. I'm going to wait to buy Friday tix until tomorrow night (that is if we win which damn it we're the #3 team in the country and we had better).

[flatspat]

You guys have to bring home a winner. My flight out of Omaha got pushed back to 12:15
Est. I won't make the game but should be there for post game celebration

[muethibp]

The American flight out of CVG is sitting at the gate with no crew to fly it - horrible ice on highways. With about 40 Xavier-clad fans sitting here. Will be a surprise if we make it on time.

[Masterofreality]

EWR closed until at least 4:30.

Wow! I was lucky to get in. Landed at Newark at 10:30 am, just before the snow really started. Caught my airtrain to Penn Station and just beat the rap.

[Masterofreality]

FYI - Good seats have been released for Friday and Saturday on Ticketmaster. Grab if you're interested, they will go quick.

16,788 in the house for the first session last night.

[Emp]

16,788 in the house for the first session last night.

Including John McInroe propping St Johns.

[KabeX]

Including John McInroe propping St Johns.

OK but we have Bill F'in Murray!

[GoMuskies]

I sure hope you guys have started pregaming! We need you appropriately lubricated at gametime, and you've got less than 2 hours! Those Brooklyn Lagers are $12 or $13 when you get in the arena, so get that work done now!

[KabeX]

I sure hope you guys have started pregaming! We need you appropriately lubricated at gametime, and you've got less than 2 hours! Those Brooklyn Lagers are $12 or $13 when you get in the arena, so get that work done now!

Got 4 Brooklyn IPAs in the fridge. Unfortunately I'm actually "working" for another 30 min. I hope we win cause I intend to make up for the lost pre-game festivities tomorrow evening!

[xu82]

2260
i sure hope you guys have started pregaming! We need you appropriately lubricated at gametime, and you've got less than 2 hours! Those brooklyn lagers are $12 or $13 when you get in the arena, so get that work done now!

[Tardy Turtle]

I suspect it is frowned upon to be openly chugging beer during training class.

[KabeX]

I suspect it is frowned upon to be openly chugging beer during training class.

Yes it most certainly would be. Please be discrete ;)

[Tardy Turtle]

Yes it most certainly would be. Please be discrete ;)

Discretion is my forte.

[94GRAD]

I suspect it is frowned upon to be openly chugging beer during training class.

DEFINITELY not, depends on what you are in training for!

[GoMuskies]

I suspect it is frowned upon to be openly chugging beer during training class.

So, you've never heard of vodka? Looks just like water.

[Tardy Turtle]

DEFINITELY not, depends on what you are in training for!
Oracle DBA


So, you've never heard of vodka? Looks just like water.
Who says I'm not? All I said was beer might be a bad idea.

Don't be obtuse.

[GoMuskies]

What did you call me?

[Tardy Turtle]

What did you call me?

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/62/7e/c6/627ec6423c158f85de946fbd976c98cd--shawshank-redemption.jpg

[Tardy Turtle]

I have this bottle on the desk. Could be ANYTHING in there!

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[Snipe]

Just got aboard the 12 hour Cincinnati to NYC bus. Taking the little Snipes with me.

Gonna hit the Zquill and wake up in Manhattan.. I don't have a hotel yet and I need to find three tickets.

I think this team can be the one.

My new phone doesn't have the old numbers I used to have, so I don't have the contacts I once did.

Anyone interested in Snipe updates message me your number. Also, I am still available as a life coach.

[xu82]

Just got aboard the 12 hour Cincinnati to NYC bus. Taking the little Snipes with me.

Gonna hit the Zquill and wake up in Manhattan.. I don't have a hotel yet and I need to find three tickets.

I think this team can be the one.

My new phone doesn't have the old numbers I used to have, so I don't have the contacts I once did.

Anyone interested in Snipe updates message me your number. Also, I am still available as a life coach.

Best of luck to the Snipes, big, and mostly small. You, sir, are the ultimate adventurer, for better or worse. I’ll hold off on the life coach thing until we know if you live through this. Bring it home!

[flatspat]

Where and when do I go to me up w the likes of Zeus and MOR and fellow posters Saturday

[xeus]

Where and when do I go to me up w the likes of Zeus and MOR and fellow posters Saturday

The Keg Room, tomorrow, Xavier pregame event starts at 4:30pm. The Keg Room is located at 53 W 36th St, just a couple blocks from MSG.
Mention that you saw this on xavierhoops.com and you will receive a voucher to buy me a beer.

[pimpinthebox]

So far, so good in NYC. After reading some of the stories about travel issues, I feel very fortunate to have successfully gotten in from Cincy yesterday morning in time for tip. Tonight would be another nice win. Worth mentioning that we're so blessed to be in this Big East. Saw a Xavier win and two GREAT games at MSG. Can't take that for granted. See you clowns at The Keg Room.

[Muskie]

What time do we assemble at the Keg Room?


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[SM#24]

Now ?

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

With Mother Cooley XU ‘81 at Carnegie Hall for the 2pm New York Pops open rehearsal- “The Best of Hollywood: Blockbuster Film Scores.”

Who else is in the house?


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[paulxu]

Snipe...did you make it?

[XUOWNSUC]

For those in New York - just curious - are you going to the game tonight or did you scalp your tickets for the championship game? If you scalped them, what did you get?

[xeus]

For those in New York - just curious - are you going to the game tonight or did you scalp your tickets for the championship game? If you scalped them, what did you get?

Pimp and I sold ours last night. I probably could have done better, but I really just wanted to be done w the process quickly. So, I sold my four seats in 223 for $60 each. Face was $50. Whatever, got it done last night and didn't have to screw with it today.

[muethibp]

I had extras and sold them for a very tidy profit. Planning to use my tickets (though frankly I’d be happy to sell them - my son wants to go though).

[letskeepitreal]

Providence can take this game!

[Muskie]

What an interesting game and atmosphere to be in as a neutral. Met many Nova fans who felt we were poised to go on a big run in the Tourney. I’m glad I went to the championship even if we weren’t in it.


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[muethibp]

What an interesting game and atmosphere to be in as a neutral. Met many Nova fans who felt we were poised to go on a big run in the Tourney. I’m glad I went to the championship even if we weren’t in it.


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The championship game atmosphere is so awesome. The four prior sessions suffer from fans coming early or late or being there but being uninvested in the game. Whereas the championship game, almost every fan is there and invested and wound up.