Roll Call / Planning - Nov 9 vs. I4 at United Center, Chicago

[Jay Bee]

There are some ridiculously inexpensive flights to MDW from MSP that I might buy today... fly in Saturday 11/8, fly out Monday 11/10... could use advice on hotels (Hotel Chicago West Loop too ghetto??.. it looks hella close),  where not to go/walk, etc. I see on the news there is mucho violence in Chiraq.

...or easy to take the L from wherever to the game? Any indoor pickleball spots? Would love to get some games in on Saturday late afternoon or Monday morning. Other stuff I should consider doing while in town? It's been a minute. Where to watch football after the game?

[GoFastAndWin]

There are some ridiculously inexpensive flights to MDW from MSP that I might buy today... fly in Saturday 11/8, fly out Monday 11/10... could use advice on hotels (Hotel Chicago West Loop too ghetto??.. it looks hella close),  where not to go/walk, etc. I see on the news there is mucho violence in Chiraq.

...or easy to take the L from wherever to the game? Any indoor pickleball spots? Would love to get some games in on Saturday late afternoon or Monday morning. Other stuff I should consider doing while in town? It's been a minute. Where to watch football after the game?

My car broke down last night at 95th and Pulaski on the South Side. I walked home about 5 miles to East Beverly at 10:30 pm passing several people on the sidewalks. No issues.  Stop listening to the media! And I'm a Conservative. West Loop is fine.

[The Sultan]

JB know this. He's just trolling.

[Hards Alumni]

There are some ridiculously inexpensive flights to MDW from MSP that I might buy today... fly in Saturday 11/8, fly out Monday 11/10... could use advice on hotels (Hotel Chicago West Loop too ghetto??.. it looks hella close),  where not to go/walk, etc. I see on the news there is mucho violence in Chiraq.

...or easy to take the L from wherever to the game? Any indoor pickleball spots? Would love to get some games in on Saturday late afternoon or Monday morning. Other stuff I should consider doing while in town? It's been a minute. Where to watch football after the game?

You can walk straight from the West Loop to the UC and back and run into zero issues.  My wife and her sister did this to and from a concert which ended well after 11pm.

Don't be such a pansy.

Next day food and football, I enjoy Hopsmith on Division.

[wadesworld]

Bro's scared of living in Minneapolis but wants to spend a weekend in Chicago.  Huh.

Then again, the national guard will have that city cleaned up in no time.

[JakeBarnes]

Jb-- If youre looking to pickle, then Midtown Athletic Club will get you both the hotel and pickleball amenities in one spot. But pain in the butt to get to UC from there.

West loop has plenty to do and Halsted can get you to a lot of good spots in city (down to Pilsen, up to LP/Lakeview). West Loop favorites: Lone Wolf for a hole in the wall, Lazy bird decent for cocktails, Loyalist for a good burger, and I am partial to Publican, Trivoli Tavern, Montevideo, and Green Street Meats for a bigger meal.

It'd make sense to do a hangout for scoop at Kaiser Tiger based on location. It'd be cool if the University sponsored something and they do shuttles for bulls/Hawks. Can reach out to Pat and see if they are doing it for our game.

[muwarrior69]

The UC should be pretty safe as neither team has good shooters.

[The Sultan]

The UC should be pretty safe as neither team has good shooters.

I'm kind of ashamed I laughed at this...

[tower912]

If we can get tickets, we will be there.

[Shooter McGavin]

Going with the family as well.

[TallTitan34]

If we can get tickets, we will be there.

Anyone have any updates on the ticket request system they did awhile back?  Haven't heard anything since.

[Jay Bee]

Thanks for the thoughts, fellas.

I booked a flight (MDW) and hotel (went cheap -- Hotel Chicago West Loop). I may not bring pickleball stuff... with the schedule, I can play Saturday in Minneapolis before I fly out.. get in mid-day Saturday and may take the Orange and hang out with just a backpack for awhile before hopping the Blue to check-in to the hotel.

Game day.. can just walk somewhere for a morning drink(s) then stroll over to the game.. Sunday will be bball and fball all day, so a good day to take off from pickleball. Fly out late Monday morning, back in plenty of time for intense pb competition Monday night.

Now, we all need to figure out how we're gonna get tickets. #pray

[JakeBarnes]

Anyone have any updates on the ticket request system they did awhile back?  Haven't heard anything since.

Nothing. Kinda wondering why they did it if there is a season ticket holder tier first too. Whole thing feels disjointed.

[tower912]

Thanks for the thoughts, fellas.

I booked a flight (MDW) and hotel (went cheap -- Hotel Chicago West Loop). I may not bring pickleball stuff... with the schedule, I can play Saturday in Minneapolis before I fly out.. get in mid-day Saturday and may take the Orange and hang out with just a backpack for awhile before hopping the Blue to check-in to the hotel.

Game day.. can just walk somewhere for a morning drink(s) then stroll over to the game.. Sunday will be bball and fball all day, so a good day to take off from pickleball. Fly out late Monday morning, back in plenty of time for intense pb competition Monday night.

Now, we all need to figure out how we're gonna get tickets. #pray

Bring your pickles all paddle for self defense.   Better yet, mask and cape.and become the pickle ball avenger.

[Jay Bee]

Bring your pickles all paddle for self defense.   Better yet, mask and cape.and become the pickle ball avenger.

It's one word, damn you! Put some respeck on its name.

I'll be fine in Chicago... assuming I can make it safely out of Minneapolis, which will be no small feat.

I've spent TONS of time in Chicago, but not in recent years.. miss being able to drop down easily from Milwaukee.

Biggest worry is I sense that some I4 fans will be jagoffs and I won't be able to keep my mouth shut. Oh well. Eff 'em.