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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 25, 2013 8:49pm
Just ordered my tickets for this one. Can't wait to see these 4 teams go at it. Top 2 preseason teams and then Parker/Wiggins. I know there are a couple posters in Chicago area. Anyone else going?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2013 9:17pm
I definitely want to go, but $300 for a ticket is crazy high
I'll see if I can pick some up at work (my company has tix at the United Center) or see if I can buy it off someone last minute.
I'll see if I can pick some up at work (my company has tix at the United Center) or see if I can buy it off someone last minute.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 25, 2013 10:16pm
Given the matchups I had no problem paying 600 for a pair. Center court upper deck.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 25, 2013 11:08pm
I seriously considered it, and still might last second, but the price is too steep. If IU was playing, it's a no brainer, but not trying to pay that much for teams I don't care about...despite the insane talent on the court.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 26, 2013 12:20am
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9872658&categoryid=2378529
This current classic will continue next year with Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State.
However, there will be another classic announced starting next year which will include Ohio State, Kentucky, UCLA and North Carolina. It will be a similar format, a doubleheader, rotating for three years with everyone playing each other. The sites will be Brooklyn, NY, Las Vegas, NV and an unnamed midwest site.
This current classic will continue next year with Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State.
However, there will be another classic announced starting next year which will include Ohio State, Kentucky, UCLA and North Carolina. It will be a similar format, a doubleheader, rotating for three years with everyone playing each other. The sites will be Brooklyn, NY, Las Vegas, NV and an unnamed midwest site.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 26, 2013 12:25am
I do have a question for Laley, as an IU fan.
UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina, OHIO STATE? Why isn't IU in this? It would be on-par, if not trump the other event...
UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina, OHIO STATE? Why isn't IU in this? It would be on-par, if not trump the other event...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 26, 2013 12:37am
Dunno. I know Crean is really trying to get better OOC games, but I also know he wants them to be home and home or home/home and neutral/neutral on a 4 year basis. Wants the fans to get a big home game a year, so maybe thats why?Azubuike24;1524080 wrote:I do have a question for Laley, as an IU fan.
UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina, OHIO STATE? Why isn't IU in this? It would be on-par, if not trump the other event...
He was in serious talks with Louisville, Kansas and UCLA (once Alford was hired) for a home and home for 4 years with all of them. However, they were all too late to get anything done. Maybe sometime in the near future.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 26, 2013 5:12am
fans in town get plenty of big games year round in conference. I like the fact that these schools are doing 3 yr neutral site agreements as it gives fans outside of the college town and alumni around the country a chance to see them play. This will be the first time I see KU live since 2008 regionals at Ford Field.Laley23;1524083 wrote:Dunno. I know Crean is really trying to get better OOC games, but I also know he wants them to be home and home or home/home and neutral/neutral on a 4 year basis. Wants the fans to get a big home game a year, so maybe thats why?
He was in serious talks with Louisville, Kansas and UCLA (once Alford was hired) for a home and home for 4 years with all of them. However, they were all too late to get anything done. Maybe sometime in the near future.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 26, 2013 5:13am
Rumor is Indy for third site.Azubuike24;1524077 wrote:http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9872658&categoryid=2378529
This current classic will continue next year with Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State.
However, there will be another classic announced starting next year which will include Ohio State, Kentucky, UCLA and North Carolina. It will be a similar format, a doubleheader, rotating for three years with everyone playing each other. The sites will be Brooklyn, NY, Las Vegas, NV and an unnamed midwest site.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Oct 26, 2013 8:02am
For how much tickets cost, no, they don't. No alumni is trying to pay that kind of $$$ for Alcorn st, lipscomb and savannah st. The Kentucky game/acc challenge usually provided at least 1, but not anymore. They need to replace Kentucky, and IMO still add another, badly.slingshot4ever;1524107 wrote:fans in town get plenty of big games year round in conference. I like the fact that these schools are doing 3 yr neutral site agreements as it gives fans outside of the college town and alumni around the country a chance to see them play. This will be the first time I see KU live since 2008 regionals at Ford Field.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 26, 2013 12:13pm
Not to beat this drum further, but I think Calipari (and others) are really trying to focus on the neutral site/ultra competitive games. Sure, that will mean a few less home games, but I'd guarantee the majority of the fan base would rather see UK/UCLA in Las Vegas, with national TV, recruiting exposure, many viewers, etc...than UK vs Mississippi Valley State at Rupp. Not only for the entertainment, but it DOES give your team experience in a variety of cities, arenas and situations. If this gives you just a small advantage come March, the fans would see it worth it.
IMO, Crean wanting to hold out for series' that require teams coming to Bloomington is only going to continue to put them behind the eight ball.
IMO, Crean wanting to hold out for series' that require teams coming to Bloomington is only going to continue to put them behind the eight ball.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Oct 26, 2013 2:00pm
Got my tickets the other day. Spent $250 a ticket, but, for two games featuring arguably the four best teams in the country, it's well worth it to me. And I also enjoy visiting Chicago any time I have a reason. And watching Duke is as good a reason as I'll ever have.
Excited. Should be an electric atmosphere.
Excited. Should be an electric atmosphere.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Oct 26, 2013 2:02pm
Last second for an event like this where there will be plenty of scalpers just outside the stadium's doors is definitely the way to go, but, when driving all the way to Chicago, I want to know my seats are already accounted for and waiting for me. If I lived near the venue, though, I'd most definitely wait until the very last second to buy.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 26, 2013 2:25pm
Shit, seeing how many of you guys are going, I should consider. It would be cool to meet get together and talk some smack. I have a buddy who is an MSU fan who wants to go. We could probably drive from C-Bus and drive back (would be a long ass night, but who knows). I just didn't want to drop 200-400 for a ticket when I have a 60-inch LED in my living room...
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 26, 2013 2:56pm
My company has a ton of tickets to the united center. If I can get some I'll let you guys know if I have any extras. Would be fun to watch some of these games.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Oct 26, 2013 3:05pm
I was online the second they were available and tried to get them and they were already sold out. This would be an awesome set of games to go to even for being an Ohio State fan.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Oct 26, 2013 3:53pm
The 60-inch LCD is a great option, too, haha. There have been several occasions where I turned down going to nearby games -- Duke against MSU and Louisville in Indy last spring, for example -- due to the comfort level of watching at home on the big screen. Most of the time, it's the best seat in the house. At least better than where I'll be sitting in the arena.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 26, 2013 8:48pm
This would be sick. I'd drive up and buy unlimited brews!SportsAndLady;1524226 wrote:My company has a ton of tickets to the united center. If I can get some I'll let you guys know if I have any extras. Would be fun to watch some of these games.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 27, 2013 12:44am
What section are you in?reclegend22;1524211 wrote:Got my tickets the other day. Spent $250 a ticket, but, for two games featuring arguably the four best teams in the country, it's well worth it to me. And I also enjoy visiting Chicago any time I have a reason. And watching Duke is as good a reason as I'll ever have.
Excited. Should be an electric atmosphere.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Oct 27, 2013 11:43am
323, I believe. So not great. I see that Stubhub now has tickets in other areas of comparable quality for significantly cheaper than what I paid originally. I'm almost tempted to try and sell my pair and snatch them for significantly cheaper. I fucking hate ticket brokers.slingshot4ever;1524518 wrote:What section are you in?
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 27, 2013 12:23pm
I'm in 302 4th row. Paid 600 on stubhub.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Oct 27, 2013 3:54pm
Nice. That's excellent for center court right. I hate being so far in the corner, but went ahead and grabbed them because I feared what demand would be like later. I'm watching and if I think I can unload them and get a better deal either on price or seat location, I'm selling and picking up different tickets. May check out a Duke site I frequent that has fans who sell tickets at reasonable costs ("scalping" not allowed). If not, I always have mine to fall back on.
The idea of getting my $500 back and then getting something last second at the stadium is appealing also, but I'm hesitant. Done it before. Saw Duke play Butler play in the national title game for about $50 a ticket in Indianapolis. Scalpers aren't going to eat their tickets.
The idea of getting my $500 back and then getting something last second at the stadium is appealing also, but I'm hesitant. Done it before. Saw Duke play Butler play in the national title game for about $50 a ticket in Indianapolis. Scalpers aren't going to eat their tickets.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 27, 2013 7:51pm
I just get nervous because you have 4 huge fan bases trying to cram into a 23k arena. Didn't want to risk it since driving 5 hrs from Toledo. If I lived in Chicago, different story...
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Oct 28, 2013 8:35am
I thought about going but I already have a conference in Chicago the following I'm going to be at for five days and since OSU is not playing I don't have quite the full interest. Also a big part of the sport to me are games on campus
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Nov 10, 2013 6:20pm
Only 2 days away!!!