Who's all heading out there?
I'll be flying out on Thursday
Quote from: YoungMUFan4 on March 19, 2019, 09:04:02 PM
Who's all heading out there?
I can't make Thursday but I'm heading down from Boston for Saturday if they win the first round game.
Will be there
Too proximate to miss. I hope they put the bad taste from recent trips to NJ & NYC out of my mouth.
Quote from: THRILLHO on March 19, 2019, 09:05:10 PM
I can't make Thursday but I'm heading down from Boston for Saturday if they win the first round game.
Same thing, I have something I can't get out of at 2, so I can't get there in time. Will be in Hartford on Saturday if we win.
I'll be there. I'm driving back and forth from home (Quincy, MA) and staying for both sessions on Thursday. I'll be there on Saturday too if/when we win.
Quote from: THRILLHO on March 19, 2019, 09:05:10 PM
I can't make Thursday but I'm heading down from Boston for Saturday
Nm
Wheels up in 12 hours.
In.
Back from Mexico during 2nd weekend. So saving the trip until we go to Minneapolis.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 19, 2019, 11:03:06 PM
Back from Mexico during 2nd weekend. So saving the trip until we go to Minneapolis.
You drinking at the "Go Marquettey" dudes place?
I'm in. Headed to the game with another alum.
In for Saturday too if we win.
Is everyone headed to the send-off or do we need a Marquette designated downtown establishment near the XL Center?
Saturday, if all goes according to plan.
Heading in Thursday morning. No net to land in yet (need two tix).
Making the drive up from Baltimore.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 20, 2019, 05:03:04 AM
I'm in. Headed to the game with another alum.
In for Saturday too if we win.
Is everyone headed to the send-off or do we need a Marquette designated downtown establishment near the XL Center?
I think we need a downtown establishment. The send-off overlaps with the start of the Florida State vs Vermont game.
Quote from: spartan3186 on March 20, 2019, 05:44:42 AM
Making the drive up from Baltimore.
I think we need a downtown establishment. The send-off overlaps with the start of the Florida State vs Vermont game.
Agree. I'd like to see much of that game. Anyone know Hartford well enough to comment?
Personally I'm a fan of the City Steam Brewery Cafe. It's a large place too.
http://citysteam.biz/
Unless someone else has another recommendation?
There are some places on the pedestrian only Pratt Street across Trumbull Street from the XL Center.
Quote from: Jon on March 20, 2019, 01:52:01 AM
You drinking at the "Go Marquettey" dudes place?
Most definitely.
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 20, 2019, 05:24:10 AM
Heading in Thursday morning. No net to land in yet (need two tix).
You try MU AD?
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 20, 2019, 07:42:22 AM
Personally I'm a fan of the City Steam Brewery Cafe. It's a large place too.
http://citysteam.biz/
Unless someone else has another recommendation?
There are some places on the pedestrian only Pratt Street across Trumbull Street from the XL Center.
City Steam sounds good to me.
I"m flying out and heading to the game with spartan3186.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 20, 2019, 07:46:45 AM
You try MU AD?
I tried MU ticket office first thing yesterday. They said all tix were allocated, and then they asked if I was a Blue and Gold member.
While is CT try the Sea Hag IPA one of the best NE ipas ever brewed.
Holdin' off 'til Meat Summit III in Mpls, hey?
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 20, 2019, 08:20:57 AM
I tried MU ticket office first thing yesterday. They said all tix were allocated, and then they asked if I was a Blue and Gold member.
If other teams in our pod turn tickets back in, MU gets a crack at it. First round games can be tough sometimes as you buy a pod of games, and if a team is local, hasn't been in in a while, or has a strong following, first round tickets can be tough. If STHs don't take all the allocations, then B&G members get next crack at them.
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 20, 2019, 08:20:57 AM
I tried MU ticket office first thing yesterday. They said all tix were allocated, and then they asked if I was a Blue and Gold member.
The alum I got tickets with bought Session 1 only tickets on StubHub.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 20, 2019, 08:33:13 AM
If other teams in our pod turn tickets back in, MU gets a crack at it. First round games can be tough sometimes as you buy a pod of games, and if a team is local, hasn't been in in a while, or has a strong following, first round tickets can be tough. If STHs don't take all the allocations, then B&G members get next crack at them.
From what I've read, it sounds like they've changed things up a bit with the way they allocate tickets. Blue & Gold fund level is now the primary allocation method, with priority point level (season ticket status) being a tie-breaker within each level.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/gomarquette.com/documents/2018/8/17/Benefits_Chart_2019_11x17.pdf
Small but meaningful change IMO.
Quote from: spartan3186 on March 20, 2019, 10:09:55 AM
From what I've read, it sounds like they've changed things up a bit with the way they allocate tickets. Blue & Gold fund level is now the primary allocation method, with priority point level (season ticket status) being a tie-breaker within each level.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/gomarquette.com/documents/2018/8/17/Benefits_Chart_2019_11x17.pdf
Small but meaningful change IMO.
My scheduled slot to pick my tickets was about 6-8 weeks ago. I am a STH and B&G member. Friends who are just B&G members, got emails this past week. Money and points do talk, however.
Stupid question I should've asked before I said I was coming down: My memory from going in Milwaukee is that most sessions have plenty of seats available, and so I figured I could buy tickets outside somewhere for the second round at a reasonable price. Is that realistic?
Quote from: THRILLHO on March 20, 2019, 12:58:39 PM
Stupid question I should've asked before I said I was coming down: My memory from going in Milwaukee is that most sessions have plenty of seats available, and so I figured I could buy tickets outside somewhere for the second round at a reasonable price. Is that realistic?
Absolutely always.
Except when we were in Louisville and in the same pod as Kentucky, still got them, did have to pay $250 a pop tho to watch us give Murray state a beat down
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 20, 2019, 08:20:57 AM
I tried MU ticket office first thing yesterday. They said all tix were allocated, and then they asked if I was a Blue and Gold member.
Once I called the admissions office with a question about an applicant who was the grandson of a friend. I was asked it I was a Blue and Gold member, seems like money talks. The new world.
Quote from: Mr. Sand-Knit on March 20, 2019, 01:28:31 PM
Absolutely always.
Except when we were in Louisville and in the same pod as Kentucky, still got them, did have to pay $250 a pop tho to watch us give Murray state a beat down
If it's the Blue Bloods, tickets prices go up. What l learned from being at sites with their fans is that the early rounds their season ticket holders are more apt to wait to later rounds to show--they expect the second weekend. But, that those on decades long wait lists grab the early round seats as that the only time they can get them. Their fans were offering to buy my ticket stub INSIDE the arena after the MU game was over so they could move down from the uppers for their game. They were talking like $100.
Weird to have a secondary market inside the arena. When I asked why, they say it's their only chance to see their team up close for a big game.
Quote from: vogue65 on March 20, 2019, 02:06:16 PM
Once I called the admissions office with a question about an applicant who was the grandson of a friend. I was asked it I was a Blue and Gold member, seems like money talks. The new world.
Pretty sure money has always talked
and bullchit walks, aina?
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 20, 2019, 05:24:10 AM
Heading in Thursday morning. No net to land in yet (need two tix).
You still need two for tomorrow?
I'm looking for 1 ticket for tomorrow. 3 of us going to the game, only one season ticket holder in the group who was able to reserve just 2 tix.
And if Marquette wins and Purdue wins I'll likely be selling 2 tix for Saturday. A family member from Purdue hooked me up with some tix.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 20, 2019, 07:42:22 AM
Personally I'm a fan of the City Steam Brewery Cafe. It's a large place too.
http://citysteam.biz/
So this is the place yes? We have three in our group and will plan to get there a before the first game starts for lunch and some beverages.
I'm in. Bought two nosebleeds on Stubhub last night, will be there with my son sporting the colors and cheering on our guys. Lets do this!
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
NCAA PREGAME RECEPTION AND TEAM SEND-OFF
2:00 p.m. ET
Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel
28 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT
Gather with fans to cheer for a Marquette victory! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
2:30 p.m. ET Team Send-off
Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel
(Please note that the send-off could occur earlier or later depending on the team's schedule.)
Round-trip shuttles will be available between the Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel and the XL Center. Shuttles will run immediately following the Marquette game.
Approximately 4:30 p.m. ET
Tipoff: (5) Marquette vs. (12) Murray State
XL Center
Quote from: Celtic Truth on March 20, 2019, 07:09:02 PM
I'm looking for 1 ticket for tomorrow. 3 of us going to the game, only one season ticket holder in the group who was able to reserve just 2 tix.
And if Marquette wins and Purdue wins I'll likely be selling 2 tix for Saturday. A family member from Purdue hooked me up with some tix.
Pathetic
Quote from: Mr. Sand-Knit on March 21, 2019, 09:20:46 AM
Pathetic
I think you're missing something here. For Saturday I'll be going to the game with 3 other Marquette fans. But I'll have 6 total tickets. I'll be looking to sell the 2 extra tix to Marquette fans who need them
Most expensive ticket of the first round: https://thebiglead.com/2019/03/21/ncaa-tournament-ticket-prices-ja-morant-markus-howard/ (https://thebiglead.com/2019/03/21/ncaa-tournament-ticket-prices-ja-morant-markus-howard/)
Quote from: Bocephys on March 21, 2019, 12:11:18 PM
Most expensive ticket of the first round: https://thebiglead.com/2019/03/21/ncaa-tournament-ticket-prices-ja-morant-markus-howard/ (https://thebiglead.com/2019/03/21/ncaa-tournament-ticket-prices-ja-morant-markus-howard/)
If nothing else, we sure have had a lot of Ink this season.
Quote from: Celtic Truth on March 21, 2019, 09:36:11 AM
I think you're missing something here. For Saturday I'll be going to the game with 3 other Marquette fans. But I'll have 6 total tickets. I'll be looking to sell the 2 extra tix to Marquette fans who need them
Quote from: Celtic Truth on March 21, 2019, 09:36:11 AM
I think you're missing something here. For Saturday I'll be going to the game with 3 other Marquette fans. But I'll have 6 total tickets. I'll be looking to sell the 2 extra tix to Marquette fans who need them
I'll take two