Dates/sites for 2013 NCAA tournament

[HuskyNan]

And we have such good memories of Trenton...

2013 tournament sites & dates

 

[alexrgct]

And we have such good memories of Trenton...

First and last time that phrase has been uttered...

 

[JS]

First and last time that phrase has been uttered...

Not the first, and hopefully not the last.

 

[Harry Mangurian]

And we have such good memories of Trenton...

2013 tournament sites & dates

First and last time that phrase has been uttered...

Baloney ! George Washington said it many times after the revolution.

 

[Kibitzer]

And we have such good memories of Trenton...

2013 tournament sites & dates

So did General Washington and his Continental Army.

After having been forced to retreat through New Jersey into Pennsylvania, morale was low, desertions were up, and Washington himself was highly pessimistic.

That's when he crossed the Delaware (with a force of about 2,400) under hazardous conditions (December, 1776) north of Trenton, then stomped all over the Hessians in the fort there.

Morale shot up within the Army, the spirits of the rebels were lifted and we know how things turned out.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Can you imagine the outrage the Kentucky fans will have when they are sent to Louisville's home court in the 1st round. Even if both Louisville & Kentucky get high enough seeds to prevent them from meeting on Louisville's home court, Kentucky's other options don't look too good either.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So did General Washington and his Continental Army.

After having been forced to retreat through New Jersey into Pennsylvania, morale was low, desertions were up, and Washington himself was highly pessimistic.

That's when he crossed the Delaware (with a force of about 2,400) under hazardous conditions (December, 1776) north of Trenton, then stomped all over the Hessians in the fort there.

Morale shot up within the Army, the spirits of the rebels were lifted and we know how things turned out.

The most famous Christmas trip since the Magi!

 

[MilfordHusky]

And we have such good memories of Trenton...

2013 tournament sites & dates

Thanks, Nan. I have hotel plans for all 3 rounds. Now I can see if I guessed right on the dates.

Less than 4 months to my planned retirement date.

 

[MilfordHusky]

So did General Washington and his Continental Army.

After having been forced to retreat through New Jersey into Pennsylvania, morale was low, desertions were up, and Washington himself was highly pessimistic.

That's when he crossed the Delaware (with a force of about 2,400) under hazardous conditions (December, 1776) north of Trenton, then stomped all over the Hessians in the fort there.

Morale shot up within the Army, the spirits of the rebels were lifted and we know how things turned out.

The English should have been more prepared, with a town named Washington Crossing right across the river.

It's a great Emanuel Leutze painting.

 

[JS]

In fairness to Alex (not that I'm given to excessive fairness), I know what he's talking about.

Although I was there full-time only for a couple of years, our family home was in what was then called West Trenton (now called, the residents having had a better idea, Ewing) from my freshman year in high school. Finally have the old place on the market now.

The post office up the hill from our homestead is known for one thing: it was where one of the anthrax letters was mailed post 9/11. Other than that, Ewing isn't known for much other its signature non-Trenton-ness.

Trenton is New Jersey's capital, but the governors, not overly motivated by convenience, have always made their residence about 13 miles away in one of two very nice mansions in Princeton.

The city's motto is "Trenton Makes, the World Takes." To which wags were wont to add: "The World Refuses, Trenton Uses."

 

[JS]

The English should have been more prepared, with a town named Washington Crossing right across the river.

It's a great Emanuel Leutze painting.

Just a mile or two up the river from our old place. As to the Leutze painting, it brings to mind an old saw. What was the guy holding the flag saying to Washington?

"Siddown, Numbnutz, you're rockin' the boat!"​

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[JS]

That's when he crossed the Delaware (with a force of about 2,400) under hazardous conditions (December, 1776) north of Trenton, then stomped all over the Hessians in the fort there.

Washington took unfair advantage by attacking on Christmas Eve, when the Hessians were, of course, drunk. Coming under attack will tend to get your nose out of the Glühwein, but not fast enough.

The Egyptians and Syrians had some initial success with the same tactic in the Yom Kippur War, but initial is the operative word, as it took Israel only about a week to turn the tables.

 

[speedoo]

I had no problem with Trenton at all. Good arena, easy parking and pretty inexpensive for a day trip from NYC. The nearby jail never became an issue. Found a fun bar a few blocks away for some beers and a sandwich pre-games, hope I can remember where it is.. But I still want to find the best Philly Cheesesteak in the area for dinner before heading home.

 

[easttexastrash]

I like the sites that Baylor will surely be going to: Waco and OKC. OKC will be loaded with Big 12 fans.

Oh yeah, and New Orleans. That is not that bad of a drive from Waco. Only 8 or 9 hours.

 

[Phil]

I had no problem with Trenton at all. Good arena, easy parking and pretty inexpensive for a day trip from NYC. The nearby jail never became an issue. Found a fun bar a few blocks away for some beers and a sandwich pre-games, hope I can remember where it is.. But I still want to find the best Philly Cheesesteak in the area for dinner before heading home.

If you remember, let me know. My main memory of Trenton is cruising around, looking for a place to eat, then stopping at a gas station to ask. The look on the guys face when I asked if there was any place around to eat — you'd think I asked how to get to the beach. We ended up eating at the arena.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I like the sites that Baylor will surely be going to: Waco and OKC. OKC will be loaded with Big 12 fans.

Oh yeah, and New Orleans. That is not that bad of a drive from Waco. Only 8 or 9 hours.

I think you are moving up with each venue.

We'll outnumber you in New Orleans.

 

[Phil]

See also
2013 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament

which also shows the locations on a map

 

[MilfordHusky]

In the context of Trenton, there used to be a sign at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore (it may still be there):

"Happiness is sailing from Baltimore."

Hmm. One needs to leave the place to be happy?

 

[MilfordHusky]

In fairness to Alex (not that I'm given to excessive fairness), I know what he's talking about.

Although I was there full-time only for a couple of years, our family home was in what was then called West Trenton (now called, the residents having had a better idea, Ewing) from my freshman year in high school. Finally have the old place on the market now.

The post office up the hill from our homestead is known for one thing: it was where one of the anthrax letters was mailed post 9/11. Other than that, Ewing isn't known for much other its signature non-Trenton-ness.

Trenton is New Jersey's capital, but the governors, not overly motivated by convenience, have always made their residence about 13 miles away in one of two very nice mansions in Princeton.

The city's motto is "Trenton Makes, the World Takes." To which wags were wont to add: "The World Refuses, Trenton Uses."

In a similar vein, Eastpointe, Michigan changed its name from East Detroit. Very sensible.

 

[MilfordHusky]

UConn got Saturday/Monday in both of the first two rounds. It seems as if we usually have gotten Sunday/Tuesday, especially for the Regionals.

 

[easttexastrash]

I think you are moving up with each venue.

We'll outnumber you in New Orleans.

I think Baylor had the largest crowd in Denver and it is a bit farther from Waco than New Orleans is.

I think that the fans from Baylor are really going to flood New Orleans. We need to do some sinning that is not allowed in Waco. Plus, we know that after BG graduates that it may be a few years before we have another shot at a championship. Everyone will want to be there for BG's last couple of games.

 

[speedoo]

If you remember, let me know. My main memory of Trenton is cruising around, looking for a place to eat, then stopping at a gas station to ask. The look on the guys face when I asked if there was any place around to eat — you'd think I asked how to get to the beach. We ended up eating at the arena.

Could not find it on Yelp but I did find a good Philly Cheesesteak place in nearby Langhorne, across the Del. River. It's Steve's Prince of Steaks, gets great reviews.

 

[msf22b]

I found a 40's mediocre diner not far from 95

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Could not find it on Yelp but I did find a good Philly Cheesesteak place in nearby Langhorne, across the Del. River. It's Steve's Prince of Steaks, gets great reviews.

I have absolutely no idea where it is, but a few years ago when RU was at the Trenton site, our friend that works for the government there took us to the "Little Italy" of Trenton - a number of nice looking restaurants and the one he took us to was wonderful. So there is food there, you just need to know where it is, I suppose.

Langhorne (the town, I don't know the restaurant) is straight across the river a few miles on Route 1, make sure you observe the "Trenton Makes" bridge just north of the Route 1 bridge. Also near Langhorne is the somewhat well known "Sesame Place" and the Oxford Valley Mall, where many years ago we frequented a restaurant that is long gone.

One other trivia item, for 5 miles beneath Route 1 the Deleware and Raritan Canal runs in a channel. Some years ago we walked parts of the state park that runs along it through much of its length - for the Trenton part, the head ranger accompanied the group because he was the only one allowed to carry a gun in the park. Yikes.

 

[ed4ourgirls]

So we have:

UConn at Trenton
Duke at Norfolk
Baylor at Oklahoma City
Stanford at Spokane

Is that the final four, or will someone knock off Stanford in the regionals?