Boston Thursday Roll Call

[HooperScooper]

No ticket yet but I will be there

I wouldn't worry too much about tickets. Seems like there are a lot of them floating around.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Have fun boys. I decide to have a kid finally and suddenly UConn has a great team playing in Boston. He'll be wearing my avatar on a onsie (though no screens for him) while I watch. Make it a home game Boston brethren.

Have more kids! Dont be selfish.

 

[tzznandrew]

Have more kids! Dont be selfish.

How much money are giving me for that? Daycare is expensive bro.

 

[Huskies990411]

It's only .2 miles. That's walking distance. Maybe 2 blocks.

Ya it’s about a five minute walk from govt center to the garden. Last minute working out a walk for my dog (his name is Kemba) otherwise I head home first. Planning that out before tonight so I could just walk a few blocks would have made too much sense!

Agree with a lot of the other pregame suggestions already posted. If people want food and drinks I’d second Ducali’s, the hill tavern, or night shift lovejoy, and if just looking for a quick stop before heading in then Sullivan’s, halftime pizza, or the harp are good options. They’ll be crowded but if you aren’t looking to sit and hang out long they’ll serve their purpose.

 

[Umami Zen]

tell us more

Time to pivot back to the OP and concentrate on Boston Mojo for the next 72 hours. We'll talk at the 19th hole of the next Boneyard Golf Tournament

 

[TheChamps990411]

How much money are giving me for that? Daycare is expensive bro.

Thats not my concern, ive got my own money pit to worry about. Im all about the winning baby!!!

 

[Storrs South]

What apps are you using to see prices? Are the same tix on all the reseller apps?

I'm flipping between SeatGeek, Stubhub, and Ticketmaster. Those are the big 3 I trust. I'm seeing around $280 to get in a moment with the understanding face value was $180 for upper deck.

 

[husky429]

Whelp, I got the norovirus (wouldn't recommend trying it out).

But my brother and best friend will be there. And they're both drunks so they'll be loud.

 

[UConnJim]

The way the tickets were distributed, there won't be 12k UConn fans there. Each school got ~2.3k and the early sale of tickets was given to Celtics and Bruins season ticket holders as well as BC boosters as they are the host. You have to realize that when the NCAAs are in a city like Boston which rarely hosts, tons of college basketball fans come out of the woodwork even if their team is not in Boston.

 

[BGesus4]

Whelp, I got the norovirus (wouldn't recommend trying it out).

But my brother and best friend will be there. And they're both drunks so they'll be loud.

I got it last year this time. It was brutal but passed quickly. “Double dragon” I was told is the proper term for it.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Whelp, I got the norovirus (wouldn't recommend trying it out).

But my brother and best friend will be there. And they're both drunks so they'll be loud.

I hope your toilet has a good view of the TV.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

I'm flipping between SeatGeek, Stubhub, and Ticketmaster. Those are the big 3 I trust. I'm seeing around $280 to get in a moment with the understanding face value was $180 for upper deck.

I found Vivid seats to be cheaper than seat geek

 

[husky429]

I hope your toilet has a good view of the TV.

I moved my wife's office TV into the bathroom and the other into the bedroom. Haven't left either in 24 hours. Slept maybe 2.

Watched a ton of old Bird, Magic, MJ games from back in the day. Way better than work, and I've got 13 sick days to burn by June 19.

 

[Storrs South]

I found Vivid seats to be cheaper than seat geek

I've never used them and don't know how reliable they are

 

[UCTitleTown]

I've never used them and don't know how reliable they are

I've used them a couple times. No issues.

 

[Jumpman62114]

Will be there +3. Survive and advance, that is all.

 

[Mike Honcho]

I moved my wife's office TV into the bathroom and the other into the bedroom. Haven't left either in 24 hours. Slept maybe 2.

Watched a ton of old Bird, Magic, MJ games from back in the day. Way better than work, and I've got 13 sick days to burn by June 19.

Oof. Sorry to hear that. Sounds miserable. Get better quickly.

 

[Mike Honcho]

I've never used them and don't know how reliable they are

I bought tickets for the BET semis last year through them with no problems. But that's been my only experience.

 

[SL Husky]

The way the tickets were distributed, there won't be 12k UConn fans there. Each school got ~2.3k and the early sale of tickets was given to Celtics and Bruins season ticket holders as well as BC boosters as they are the host. You have to realize that when the NCAAs are in a city like Boston which rarely hosts, tons of college basketball fans come out of the woodwork even if their team is not in Boston.

We shouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of Iowa State fans tomorrow, those farmers travel well. The Big 12 championship game against Houston looked like a home game for them (Ames is only about a 3 and 1/2 hour drive). This is obviously a much bigger trip, but they will generally find a way to show up in numbers.

 

[Travelman6]

We shouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of Iowa State fans tomorrow, those farmers travel well. The Big 12 championship game against Houston looked like a home game for them (Ames is only about a 3 and 1/2 hour drive). This is obviously a much bigger trip, but they will generally find a way to show up in numbers.

3 hours might be a day trip, maybe, but reason would stand they can't make something like a 3 or 4 day trip because they have to tend to the farm.

 

[willie99]

Represent my fellow Yarders, make us proud

 

[HuskyHawk]

We shouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of Iowa State fans tomorrow, those farmers travel well. The Big 12 championship game against Houston looked like a home game for them (Ames is only about a 3 and 1/2 hour drive). This is obviously a much bigger trip, but they will generally find a way to show up in numbers.

For some of the same reasons a lot of UConn people made the trip to Kansas, Iowa State and Illinois people can go and Make this a long weekend in Boston, which might be a place they’ve never visited. Yes U, Illinois is also farm country. The thing that might hold that number down is Easter.

 

[Drew]

I found Vivid seats to be cheaper than seat geek

I've never used them and don't know how reliable they are

Vivid Seats is great and almost always cheaper- highly recommend. Have used them 20+ times with no issues.

Also keep an eye on Red Zone tickets (link here) for tix to Boston + any future ticket needs- they are locally owned and have a ton of deals day of for all sorts of national events. Have found them to be great and very reliable as well.

 

[UCTitleTown]

We shouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of Iowa State fans tomorrow, those farmers travel well. The Big 12 championship game against Houston looked like a home game for them (Ames is only about a 3 and 1/2 hour drive). This is obviously a much bigger trip, but they will generally find a way to show up in numbers.

I remember the orange suit guy from the time we played Iowa State in the tournament. There were a lot of orange attired fans and my seat was right in the middle of them. Glad we won because that was miserable.

 

[Umami Zen]

Whelp, I got the norovirus (wouldn't recommend trying it out).

But my brother and best friend will be there. And they're both drunks so they'll be loud.

Sorry to hear about the V. Stay hydrated and keep doing the fluids. Should be back on your feet for Elite Eight games this weekend. Get better