Author Topic: Advocare Orlando (Read 11039 times)

copious1218 · « **on:** June 26, 2019, 09:30:00 AM »

Headed to Orlando with the family over Thanksgiving and hoping to catch a few MU games. Anyone know when the opponents and times will be released?

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:32:38 AM »

Last year they announced the bracket on July 11

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:02:26 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on June 26, 2019, 09:32:38 AM

Last year they announced the bracket on July 11

Probably going to wait for the bracket to decide if I'll be going.

copious1218 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:03:04 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on June 26, 2019, 09:32:38 AM

Last year they announced the bracket on July 11

Thanks TAMU. A few more weeks.

BM1090 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:17:38 AM »

Pro: Thanksgiving weekend so I don't need to use any time off.
Con: Disney prices over Thanksgiving.....

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:25:13 AM »

http://espnevents.com/orlando-invitational/

Attaching the website so it sits within this thread. Small nit, but I don’t think it is Advocare anymore, btw.

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:25:26 AM »

Quote from: MUeagle1090 on June 26, 2019, 10:17:38 AM

Pro: Thanksgiving weekend so I don't need to use any time off.
Con: Disney prices over Thanksgiving.....

I went in 2009, I thought the prices were cheap, as it's a slow weekend for Disney.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:29:55 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on June 26, 2019, 10:25:26 AM

I went in 2009, I thought the prices were cheap, as it's a slow weekend for Disney.

Not sure it’s slow over Thanksgiving...they turn over the parks for Christmas at this time too.

https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/#Crowd_Calendar_at_a_glance_graphic

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:38:06 AM »

Humm. We were there Wednesday thru Tuesday. Monday was a ghost town. Saturday was not to bad.

copious1218 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on June 26, 2019, 10:25:13 AM

http://espnevents.com/orlando-invitational/

Attaching the website so it sits within this thread. Small nit, but I don’t think it is Advocare anymore, btw.

It still was as of November 2018 when the field was announced. No idea if its changed since then.

http://espnevents.com/orlando-invitational/news-and-updates/2019-field-announcement/

MU82 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:58:15 AM »

Not a big fan of Orlando, but it's drive-able for me and Mrs. 82, and I do like a tournament that plays games on Thanksgiving itself.

Just took a quick look at the Marriott and Hilton sites; finding many rooms under 150/night, as well as rooms one can book with points.

Probably can't make a commitment for at least another couple months, though I might book a cancel-able room just because ...

mubb3434 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:16:31 AM »

Booked my hotel a couple of months ago. Looking forward to this tournament!

war1980rior · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:37:02 PM »

Any specific seating sections "Marquette Heavy" or reserved for MU?

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:09:44 PM »

Quote from: war1980rior on June 26, 2019, 08:37:02 PM

Any specific seating sections "Marquette Heavy" or reserved for MU?

It's a high school gym with open bars. JB will be on press row so you can heckle him. Sit where you want, but most MU fans sit behind the team bench. Tickets are cheap relative to other holiday tournaments but they sell an all sessions pass. There is an ESPN Zone nearby between sessions.

war1980rior · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:05:26 PM »

Thx Doc! Not a tedious drive for me, so it should be do-able.

Herman Cain · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:06:36 PM »

I am hoping to attend this year .

BossplayaOtto · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:19:43 PM »

My family and I will be there.

MU82 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2019, 05:49:36 AM »

Not that I'm "afraid" of anybody, but I'd just as soon avoid Davidson in the first round (and second, for that matter).

They are always well-coached, and they return all 5 starters from a team that won 24 games.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2019, 06:43:57 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on June 30, 2019, 05:49:36 AM

Not that I'm "afraid" of anybody, but I'd just as soon avoid Davidson in the first round (and second, for that matter).

They are always well-coached, and they return all 5 starters from a team that won 24 games.

I would love a bracket that has Harvard, Temple, and TAMU on our side of it. Should all be decent sides but also winnable games. I think that Maryland, USC, and Davidson are the three toughest opponents in this format (Davidson is really tough to prepare for on short notice) and Fairfield just isn't very good. Prefer to avoid them until the final day, hopefully playing either Maryland or USC in the championship.

pbiflyer · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2019, 11:11:23 AM »

FYI team hasn’t picked a hotel yet, but many teams stay at the Gaylord.

dgies9156 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2019, 12:12:39 PM »

Pro: It's 1.5 hours at the most from my house in Florida.
Pro: Texas A&M is a participant and we may be able to kick the Cowboy's backside.
Pro: Anytime I get to see our Warriors is a good time.

Con: We may be in Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with our children.
Con: It's at Disney and not at the Amway Center.
Con: Orlando is a thousand tourist traps in search of an audience.

Translation -- I'll be there if I am in Florida.

Uncle Rico · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2019, 12:21:40 PM »

I hope it’s A&M just to see if Willie’s head explodes

MU82 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2019, 01:04:04 PM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on June 30, 2019, 12:12:39 PM

Pro: It's 1.5 hours at the most from my house in Florida.
Pro: Texas A&M is a participant and we may be able to kick the Cowboy's backside.
Pro: Anytime I get to see our Warriors is a good time.

Con: We may be in Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with our children.
Con: It's at Disney and not at the Amway Center.
Con: Orlando is a thousand tourist traps in search of an audience.

Translation -- I'll be there if I am in Florida.

Totally agree with your last Con. Not a fan of Orlando ... at all.

I'm hoping I can go and, if I do, you will be there. Looking forward to the party you will host!

pbiflyer · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2019, 01:43:21 PM »

I was born in Orlando. You couldn't pay me enough money to live there now. We only visit for events and my daughter's annual birthday trip to Universal.
But I have hotel reservations. MU Thanksgiving events are fun!

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2019, 01:46:27 PM »

If I had to seed the teams right now I'd go with:

1. Maryland
2. Marquette
3. USC
4. Davidson
5. Harvard
6. Temple
7. Texas A&M
8. Fairfield

Which would put us matched up with Buzz in the first round. As intriguing as that would be, my guess is that the four high major teams will not face each other in the first round, which would make the bracket look something like:

Winner of Maryland/Fairfield vs. winner of TAMU/Davidson
Winner of Marquette/Temple vs. winner of USC/Harvard

Assuming MU wins at least their first two matchups, it should be a very solid OOC tournament for them. I'm pretty sure they'll stick Maryland with Fairfield, everyone else is a good add for the SOS.

MU82 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2019, 01:58:49 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on June 30, 2019, 01:46:27 PM

If I had to seed the teams right now I'd go with:

1. Maryland
2. Marquette
3. USC
4. Davidson
5. Harvard
6. Temple
7. Texas A&M
8. Fairfield

Which would put us matched up with Buzz in the first round. As intriguing as that would be, my guess is that the four high major teams will not face each other in the first round, which would make the bracket look something like:

Winner of Maryland/Fairfield vs. winner of TAMU/Davidson
Winner of Marquette/Temple vs. winner of USC/Harvard

Assuming MU wins at least their first two matchups, it should be a very solid OOC tournament for them. I'm pretty sure they'll stick Maryland with Fairfield, everyone else is a good add for the SOS.

My brother went to Temple, so that would be a good braggin' rights game!

dgies9156 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2019, 09:04:14 PM »

Quote from: pbiflyer on June 30, 2019, 01:43:21 PM

I was born in Orlando. You couldn't pay me enough money to live there now. We only visit for events and my daughter's annual birthday trip to Universal.
But I have hotel reservations. MU Thanksgiving events are fun!

Brother Palm Beach, the only time I go to Orlando is Interstate 95 to the Martin Anderson/Beach Line west (Fla 528).

Fla 528 to Semoran Blvd./Jeff Fuqua Drive. You can guess what's at the south side of Fuqua Drive!!!!

pbiflyer · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2019, 09:15:26 PM »

Quote from: dgies9156 on June 30, 2019, 09:04:14 PM

Brother Palm Beach, the only time I go to Orlando is Interstate 95 to the Martin Anderson/Beach Line west (Fla 528).

Fla 528 to Semoran Blvd./Jeff Fuqua Drive. You can guess what's at the south side of Fuqua Drive!!!!

And even that is done only under extreme circumstances. If I remember correctly, my last willing time was April of 2003 for a flight to New Orleans.

Herman Cain · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2019, 09:53:19 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on June 30, 2019, 01:46:27 PM

If I had to seed the teams right now I'd go with:

1. Maryland
2. Marquette
3. USC
4. Davidson
5. Harvard
6. Temple
7. Texas A&M
8. Fairfield

Which would put us matched up with Buzz in the first round. As intriguing as that would be, my guess is that the four high major teams will not face each other in the first round, which would make the bracket look something like:

Winner of Maryland/Fairfield vs. winner of TAMU/Davidson
Winner of Marquette/Temple vs. winner of USC/Harvard

Assuming MU wins at least their first two matchups, it should be a very solid OOC tournament for them. I'm pretty sure they'll stick Maryland with Fairfield, everyone else is a good add for the SOS.

It would be fantastic if we were matched up with Buzz. That game might sell out.

MUMonster03 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2019, 04:20:52 AM »

Quote from: Herman Cain on June 30, 2019, 09:53:19 PM

It would be fantastic if we were matched up with Buzz. That game might sell out.

Why, because a whole lot of MU fans would fly down/show up?

MU playing Buzz might mean something to MU fans but does not mean much to anyone nationally or to a casual fan.

wadesworld · « **Reply #30 on:** July 11, 2019, 01:21:43 PM »

MU vs. Davidson first round matchup. That's a tough game.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 11, 2019, 02:15:57 PM »

Odd way to form the bracket.

Lose to Davidson and we get fu cking Fairfield

Jay Bee · « **Reply #32 on:** July 11, 2019, 02:24:20 PM »

Can someone sleuth?.... does this for certain mean we’re the LAST of the games Thursday & with a win, also last on Friday?

Being there the full tourney may be tough with me, but may do a Weds PM or Thursday AM trip down & return Sat AM / early PM... hmmmm

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #33 on:** July 11, 2019, 02:50:03 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 11, 2019, 02:24:20 PM

Can someone sleuth?.... does this for certain mean we’re the LAST of the games Thursday & with a win, also last on Friday?

No. Please put no stock in how the games are listed, until you see a bracket with times.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 11, 2019, 03:16:52 PM »

https://tinyurl.com/mualmanac-07-11-2019

Updated next seasons schedule in the all-time schedule.

shoothoops · « **Reply #35 on:** July 11, 2019, 04:16:01 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on July 11, 2019, 02:24:20 PM

Can someone sleuth?.... does this for certain mean we’re the LAST of the games Thursday & with a win, also last on Friday?

Being there the full tourney may be tough with me, but may do a Weds PM or Thursday AM trip down & return Sat AM / early PM... hmmmm

Short answer to your question is yes.

Bracket with times, pairings for entire tournament was updated at the tourney site earlier today.

https://espnevents.com/orlando-invitational/bracket/

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #36 on:** July 11, 2019, 04:51:10 PM »

Quote from: shoothoops on July 11, 2019, 04:16:01 PM

Short answer to your question is yes.

Bracket with times, pairings for entire tournament was updated at the tourney site earlier today.

https://espnevents.com/orlando-invitational/bracket/

Prime time ESPN, baby!

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #37 on:** July 11, 2019, 07:08:04 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on July 11, 2019, 04:51:10 PM

Prime time ESPN, baby!

ESPN2 or ESPNU. TBD.

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 13, 2019, 10:47:18 AM »

Oh, wow, it's a tournament! When I saw the thread title I thought it was a prospect!

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #39 on:** July 13, 2019, 02:23:18 PM »

Quote from: mileskishnish72 on July 13, 2019, 10:47:18 AM

Oh, wow, it's a tournament! When I saw the thread title I thought it was a prospect!

Tie a yellow ribbon on it...

mubb3434 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2019, 11:55:55 AM »

Tickets are for sale! Purchased mine this morning.

pbiflyer · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2019, 03:07:33 PM »

Gaylord Palms seems to be the team hotel.

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