Vegas?

[MHettel]

Anyone going to Vegas for the games in November? I’m gonna pull the trigger soon on arrangements. Game Tix are not available through XU tickets. Would like some inter on hotels and whatnot….

West Coast here, so these are can’t miss games

[STL_XUfan]

Anyone going to Vegas for the games in November? I’m gonna pull the trigger soon on arrangements. Game Tix are not available through XU tickets. Would like some inter on hotels and whatnot….

West Coast here, so these are can’t miss games
Fair warning, the F1 race is there that weekend, so the hotel prices are sky high for Vegas. May also be a traffic nightmare with a lot of the strip closed for the course.

[X-band '01]

I also heard there's a UFC event going on that weekend as well. Still, I'd guess you might find a reasonable room if you're willing to go something like 50-70 miles outside of Vegas.

[xavierj]

There are several air bnb’s under $100 a night near the strip. Frontier has flights from Cincy under $200.

[Masterofreality]

Just found some cheap hotels in the Vegas area.
Specifically Hilton Vacation Club Cancun Resort- $131/night base rate plus tax/fees.
Booking my flight!
Heading to the Land of Sun and Sin on 11/17!!
See you soon Hett!!!
GO X!!

[MHettel]

Just found some cheap hotels in the Vegas area.
Specifically Hilton Vacation Club Cancun Resort- $131/night base rate plus tax/fees.
Booking my flight!
Heading to the Land of Sun and Sin on 11/17!!
See you soon Hett!!!
GO X!!

NICE! looking forward to actully meeting you!

[Masterofreality]

NICE! looking forward to actully meeting you!

Have you checked on where the “Xavier Section” in that arena is? I’d settle for around the X bench somewhere

[MHettel]

Have you checked on where the “Xavier Section” in that arena is? I’d settle for around the X bench somewhere

I have not. I contacted the athletic office, which I’ve used in the past to score tics and they said there is no allotment or any section reserved. I haven’t bought my tickets yet. I’m assuming there will be plenty available, and I’m planning to get near the floor if possible

[Masterofreality]

I have not. I contacted the athletic office, which I’ve used in the past to score tics and they said there is no allotment or any section reserved. I haven’t bought my tickets yet. I’m assuming there will be plenty available, and I’m planning to get near the floor if possible

Same.

[Masterofreality]

Hey Hett!
Just got this from my contact at XU about tickets.
“We have very little information regarding the Vegas tournament but believe the Xavier sections are 16-20.”

Take that as you will. Thanks.

[bobbiemcgee]

Strat is 101 today.

[Masterofreality]

Strat is 101 today.

The place that stinks of spilled beer, stale cigarettes/cigars and Regret.
No thank you.

[MHettel]

Hey Hett!
Just got this from my contact at XU about tickets.
“We have very little information regarding the Vegas tournament but believe the Xavier sections are 16-20.”

Take that as you will. Thanks.

gracias. Lets figure out how to connect for some pre-funk

[Masterofreality]

gracias. Lets figure out how to connect for some pre-funk

My plane gets in at 1:30. My good friend owns a sports bar in Henderson on Boulder Highway called Johnny Macs. We could pre game there or somewhere closer to the Arena. X game is at 9.

[bobbiemcgee]

The place that stinks of spilled beer, stale cigarettes/cigars and Regret.
No thank you.

You just described Vegas in general. Stayed there in April with none of these problems. Usual
MOR spin.

[xu82]

A few years ago we found ourselves in New Orleans for a long weekend, then Savannah the next long weekend. Savannah had MUCH improved since we lived nearby, and I texted a friend that it was like a clean New Orleans, without the smell of urine or vomit, but you also lose the music. New Orleans smells like a dumpster.

Vegas is pristine by comparison.

[Masterofreality]

You just described Vegas in general. Stayed there in April with none of these problems. Usual
MOR spin.

Typical Low Rent Bobbie.
Stay at a respectable place. There are plenty there.

[Masterofreality]

Hett.
Tried to PM you but you’re full.
Are you a golfer? If so I can set us up!

[bobbiemcgee]

Ha you should have checked the reviews on your dump. 1st 2 were poor and terrible - filthy

[X-band '01]

My dream foursome would be Paul, MOR, Xville and Bobbie.

[paulxu]

Although I couldn't disagree with MOR's politics more than I do (and have never quite understood why he chooses to make our differences personal), I've had the pleasure of sharing a drink with him before games in the old A10 in Charlotte.
For sure he and I share a passion for all things Xavier, which overcomes all other differences in my mind.

(doing early voting the other day in Spartanburg, and wearing a X hat, a young man approached me to let me know he too had gone to Xavier. Even down here there are X fans !)

[bobbiemcgee]

All I did was post a rate for X attendees if interested. Then MOR had to turn it into a pissing match as usual. Could careless where everybody is staying. Go X !!!

[GoMuskies]

I would stay at the Strat for $101 vs. the alternative MOR chose. But that's just me personally. The Strat is fine. Pretty far from the arena, but fine. The views from the 108 Lounge (or whatever they're calling it now) are fire.

[Masterofreality]

Ha you should have checked the reviews on your dump. 1st 2 were poor and terrible - filthy

Uh, sorry. Hilton Vacation Clubs are anything but filthy, and dumpy.
If they become that they are no longer Hilton Properties.
Go have a tryst with Bob Stupak you degenerate gambler

[Masterofreality]

Just to follow up with some legit research.
Trip.com average of reviews on the Strat are 3.5 Stars out of 5.
Trip.com average on the Hilton Cancun Resort in Vegas is 4.5 Stars out of 5.
Bobbie, as usual is misguided and misinforming- as arrogant liberals are. (shoulder shrug)

[bobbiemcgee]

Don't care. I ' ve stayed at the Strat and it was just fine. Get over yourself. Nobody cares where you stay

[bobbiemcgee]

Strat 92 today on Vegas.com

[bobbiemcgee]

Anyone going to Vegas for the games in November? I’m gonna pull the trigger soon on arrangements. Game Tix are not available through XU tickets. Would like some inter on hotels and whatnot….

West Coast here, so these are can’t miss games

Just replied to the poster request.

[Masterofreality]

Don't care. I ' ve stayed at the Strat and it was just fine. Get over yourself. Nobody cares where you stay

You obviously did by posting false iish.

[X-band '01]

Don't care. I ' ve stayed at the Strat and it was just fine. Get over yourself. Nobody cares where you stay

Final4 might care when he inevitably brags about his 5-star accomodations.

[waggy]

If you're not staying at the mansion you don't matter.

[bobbiemcgee]

Strat is 72 today.

[bobbiemcgee]

Better pack a lunch. 35k culinary workers going on strike Friday.

[MADXSTER]

Thinking about staying at a place called The Chicken Ranch. It's only 60 miles away. There is no check-in or check-out time.

[paulxu]

I bet the all-night rate is fairly steep.

[MADXSTER]

I bet the all-night rate is fairly steep.

Yes but the amenities are pretty enticing.

[paulxu]

Something to do while you're in town:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/09/business/las-vegas-f1-ticket-prices/index.html

[Masterofreality]

Better pack a lunch. 35k culinary workers going on strike Friday.

Just go out to Henderson and eat at my good friend’s place Johnny Macs! The premier Sports Grill in the Las Vegas area!
Johnny is a Buffalo native and is the official Buffalo Bills bar in Vegas. His sons are his staff. Great place and an even better guy!!
They won’t be going on strike!

[Masterofreality]

Also. Just booked my tee time on Saturday at Coyote Springs- a great new Jack Nicklaus course in the area.
It’s a beauty. Can’t wait!

[bobbiemcgee]

Food strike over.

[bobbiemcgee]

Vegas nightmare

[GoMuskies]

What's the Vegas nightmare? I understand F1 isn't going great so far.

[bobbiemcgee]

Yeah they spent a half of billion to have 2 cars wrecked by a water valve. Apparently the track is opened to commuters during the day. They told everyone to leave the 1st practice. Qualifying set for 1am Saturday.

[Masterofreality]

What's the Vegas nightmare? I understand F1 isn't going great so far.

Just flew into Wichita on my way to Vegas.
I waved to Go as I flew over his palacial estate!

[GoMuskies]

Enjoy Eisenhower Airport and one of our TWO bars. If you're hungry and need food quick you've got lots of choices, as long as you like Dunkin' Donuts or Chik Fil A. Lucky today isn't Sunday!

[paulxu]

Qualifying set for 1am Saturday.

If that's EST, then they'll rev up about half time of our game.

[STL_XUfan]

Yeah they spent a half of billion to have 2 cars wrecked by a water valve. Apparently the track is opened to commuters during the day. They told everyone to leave the 1st practice. Qualifying set for 1am Saturday.

The race is set for 1am on Sunday eastern. Qualifying is at 3am Saturday morning. Looks like Free Practice 3 will be going on during our game.

[X-band '01]

I was wondering why there was midnight practice in the timeslot usually reserved for SportsCenter reruns.

[Masterofreality]

Enjoy Eisenhower Airport and one of our TWO bars. If you're hungry and need food quick you've got lots of choices, as long as you like Dunkin' Donuts or Chik Fil A. Lucky today isn't Sunday!

Gourmet dining and beveraging in Wichita. Confirmed

[American X]

The dozens of people in attendance and viewing at home must have enjoyed that spectacle. Add this to the long list of unsuccessful trips out West.

[JTG]

X has a habit of looking dreadful in these Nov events.

[MHettel]

Xu is now 3-7 when I attend over the last 25 years. Maybe they should pay me some of that NIL money to not go to any more games

[paulxu]

We should take up a collection and pay for you to go to other BE team games...before we play them.

[Masterofreality]

Xu is now 3-7 when I attend over the last 25 years. Maybe they should pay me some of that NIL money to not go to any more games

Dude, this whole thing is on me coming out there and screwing up the West Coast vibe!!
At least we went 1-1 and had a great time!
(Except for Blackjack at NYNY) ;-)