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Dilemma: Mojo, Buffalo, etc.

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As I mentioned in upstater's post, I am also a native and lifelong Buffalonian and was very excited to see UConn in this year's brackets. Super excited for you degenerates to take over the town! I'm totally open to getting together on Friday, for instance, if they win and you all are meeting somewhere for wings and basketball viewing. I can always give recommendations and other advice too, I've lived in every portion of the city/surrounding suburbs.

I have a million variables as far as deciding whether to get tickets and go to these games. It's not as obvious as one would think that I want to go. In fact, I'm leaning towards not going. Part of that is mojo related, part is comfort.

I have a coincidental situation where my partner and 2 kids are both leaving for a 4 day weekend with their family. I took Thursday and Friday off to specifically watch the games, not yet knowing they'd be gone. So now I have 4 days of house to myself, zero responsibilities. I planned on sitting on my butt, watching ball, drinking, eating corned beef and cabbage in my uconn shorts. Then they get selected to play in Buffalo and I'm now conflicted.

Adding to this is the mojo element. They were a 2 seed in 2004 and played in Buffalo. I was a junior in college. I scalped tickets by myself in my Ricky Moore jersey to watch the game in the nose bleeds. I sat by myself and enjoyed a thorough thrashing of their first 2 opponents en route to a magical 2nd title.

However, in 2014 I was living in the city, a mile or two from the arena, and had even taken a trip to XL Center earlier in the year to watch Shabazz and co. When they got a snub 7 seed and given the Buffalo region, I told myself I didn't want to go. Not only was I pretty broke at the time, but I decided I wanted to watch in peace, but with extreme nerves, and I couldn't watch them lose in public. I was VERY invested in those Shabazz teams and I knew I'd be crushed if I was there when they got knocked out by Joes or Nova.

Well, we know they went all the way and me and my current fiancee watched every game of that run in our first year together, our first apartment together, bonding over our mutual (and her brand new) love for Shabazz amongst others. Now I feel like that was a HUGE part of the last title team's mojo, that I avoided seeing them in person here.

Sorry for the long windedness - who's got some advice for me: Go, or stay home and veg and keep the mojo alive?
 
If you don’t go and they lose, we’ll let’s just hope they don’t!
 
I subscribe to the "if you think it's mojo, it's mojo" school of thought.

That said, given your dire financial situation in 2014, the question to me is whether you can afford it. If so, go. You don't get this opportunity often. UConn has never played in a Pittsburgh pod in the 20 years I've been here. if they did, I'd be donating blood 3x a day
 
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No downside to watching them start the next deep UConn Tournament run in person. You'll beat yourself up if you don't do it.

There are no coincidences.
 
Man you guys are making it tough! Appreciate the input!
 
Mr. French said:
Man you guys are making it tough! Appreciate the input!
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Go!

Ncaa tourney in backyard, go!


I tried pm’ing you about something but you are unable to receive.
 
No brainer. I'm trying to figure out how to get there. So many obstacles. You're there; you have to go.
 
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Outside of wings, what else is buffalo known for foodwise? I have to imagine from the vibes I am getting that it is the type of food I can get behind
 
PNolanFan said:
Outside of wings, what else is buffalo known for foodwise? I have to imagine from the vibes I am getting that it is the type of food I can get behind
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Really good food, good range of stuff. Food and drinking is what we do here. That bar type food is what they're famous for like wings, pizza logs and beef on weck. But especially downtown there's some great Italian, great ethnic foods and plenty of unique stuff. Fish fry Fridays are huge because of the Catholic contingent in Buffalo, so everyone, especially during Lent, gets Fish Fry which is basically a huge piece of fried haddock with cole slaw, mac salad and fries. Great stuff.
 
August_West said:
Ok my friend use the digits X gave you. I can’t go Thursday and I have tickets for both UConn sessions Thursday and Saturday. Cost. Great seats.
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After this meeting ends I'll shoot a text.
 
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Mr. French said:
As I mentioned in upstater's post, I am also a native and lifelong Buffalonian and was very excited to see UConn in this year's brackets. Super excited for you degenerates to take over the town! I'm totally open to getting together on Friday, for instance, if they win and you all are meeting somewhere for wings and basketball viewing. I can always give recommendations and other advice too, I've lived in every portion of the city/surrounding suburbs.

I have a million variables as far as deciding whether to get tickets and go to these games. It's not as obvious as one would think that I want to go. In fact, I'm leaning towards not going. Part of that is mojo related, part is comfort.

I have a coincidental situation where my partner and 2 kids are both leaving for a 4 day weekend with their family. I took Thursday and Friday off to specifically watch the games, not yet knowing they'd be gone. So now I have 4 days of house to myself, zero responsibilities. I planned on sitting on my butt, watching ball, drinking, eating corned beef and cabbage in my uconn shorts. Then they get selected to play in Buffalo and I'm now conflicted.

Adding to this is the mojo element. They were a 2 seed in 2004 and played in Buffalo. I was a junior in college. I scalped tickets by myself in my Ricky Moore jersey to watch the game in the nose bleeds. I sat by myself and enjoyed a thorough thrashing of their first 2 opponents en route to a magical 2nd title.

However, in 2014 I was living in the city, a mile or two from the arena, and had even taken a trip to XL Center earlier in the year to watch Shabazz and co. When they got a snub 7 seed and given the Buffalo region, I told myself I didn't want to go. Not only was I pretty broke at the time, but I decided I wanted to watch in peace, but with extreme nerves, and I couldn't watch them lose in public. I was VERY invested in those Shabazz teams and I knew I'd be crushed if I was there when they got knocked out by Joes or Nova.

Well, we know they went all the way and me and my current fiancee watched every game of that run in our first year together, our first apartment together, bonding over our mutual (and her brand new) love for Shabazz amongst others. Now I feel like that was a HUGE part of the last title team's mojo, that I avoided seeing them in person here.

Sorry for the long windedness - who's got some advice for me: Go, or stay home and veg and keep the mojo alive?
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Last time you watched at home with your fiancée, the bonding was critical to the mojo. Now you're alone this weekend. The mojo suggests that a change of venue is appropriate. The mojo flows from you being with another fan, not the location.
 
So thanks to a generous friend, one who enjoys the sweet corned beef at Arbys, I’ve purchased a ticket for me and my pop.

Gonna hit up the UConn game and most likely leave after, probably won’t stay for the second game. But we’re both excited. I’ll be able to mix up the mojo and the chilling and the in person experience all at once.

Let’s get the W and hit up Resurgence/casino to celebrate!
 
I’ve gone to March Madness once in Salt Lake City (the highlight: Harvard upsetting New Mexico) and missed up opportunities to see games when I was in Albuquerque for work and then in Hartford when Ja Morant played Markus Howard.

Long story short: when the locations make it easy to go, never turn down a chance to see the games live. We’re college basketball fans: embrace the times when we can see one of sport’s greatest events.
 
Mr. French said:
So thanks to a generous friend, one who enjoys the sweet corned beef at Arbys, I’ve purchased a ticket for me and my pop.

Gonna hit up the UConn game and most likely leave after, probably won’t stay for the second game. But we’re both excited. I’ll be able to mix up the mojo and the chilling and the in person experience all at once.

Let’s get the W and hit up Resurgence/casino to celebrate!
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You made the right call, but wait, I thought you needed to go alone for the mojo.
 
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Mr. French said:
I considered that ... but I think it will be ok. My dad has never gone he won't affect the mojo.
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Do a background check on him before the game.

True story:

By way of a kind soul on The Boneyard, I was offered free tickets to the 2000 Big East Finals, 8 months after porting over from AOL in the wake of the 1999 NC.

Pickup was arranged at a bar between 6th - 7th Ave, where the rushed & raucous parade of familiar & unfamiliar handles (& some IRL names) felt like the scene with Henry Hill walking in and pointing out "Jimmy Two Times" and the other goodfellas. So far so good.

At the landing of the first set of Madison Square Garden steps, the UConn band was pumping the crowd. I hadn't been to a Huskies game since my dad gave up 35 years of season tickets after open heart surgery, and live games was no longer something we could do when I visited Connecticut. What a thrill!

My indifferent girlfriend must have looked at her ticket as we walked into the arena, because when she registered that the opponent was St. John's, she said, "I grew up in Queens. I'm gonna root for St. John's,"like it was no big deal.

UConn lost 80-70.

Make sure your dad has no ties to New Mexico.

 
Mr. French said:
As I mentioned in upstater's post, I am also a native and lifelong Buffalonian and was very excited to see UConn in this year's brackets. Super excited for you degenerates to take over the town! I'm totally open to getting together on Friday, for instance, if they win and you all are meeting somewhere for wings and basketball viewing. I can always give recommendations and other advice too, I've lived in every portion of the city/surrounding suburbs.

I have a million variables as far as deciding whether to get tickets and go to these games. It's not as obvious as one would think that I want to go. In fact, I'm leaning towards not going. Part of that is mojo related, part is comfort.

I have a coincidental situation where my partner and 2 kids are both leaving for a 4 day weekend with their family. I took Thursday and Friday off to specifically watch the games, not yet knowing they'd be gone. So now I have 4 days of house to myself, zero responsibilities. I planned on sitting on my butt, watching ball, drinking, eating corned beef and cabbage in my uconn shorts. Then they get selected to play in Buffalo and I'm now conflicted.

Adding to this is the mojo element. They were a 2 seed in 2004 and played in Buffalo. I was a junior in college. I scalped tickets by myself in my Ricky Moore jersey to watch the game in the nose bleeds. I sat by myself and enjoyed a thorough thrashing of their first 2 opponents en route to a magical 2nd title.

However, in 2014 I was living in the city, a mile or two from the arena, and had even taken a trip to XL Center earlier in the year to watch Shabazz and co. When they got a snub 7 seed and given the Buffalo region, I told myself I didn't want to go. Not only was I pretty broke at the time, but I decided I wanted to watch in peace, but with extreme nerves, and I couldn't watch them lose in public. I was VERY invested in those Shabazz teams and I knew I'd be crushed if I was there when they got knocked out by Joes or Nova.

Well, we know they went all the way and me and my current fiancee watched every game of that run in our first year together, our first apartment together, bonding over our mutual (and her brand new) love for Shabazz amongst others. Now I feel like that was a HUGE part of the last title team's mojo, that I avoided seeing them in person here.

Sorry for the long windedness - who's got some advice for me: Go, or stay home and veg and keep the mojo alive?
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Since you're home alone, you should invite an select dozen or so UConn fans to crash at your digs for the duration, and go with them to the game. New life, new coach, new mojo!
 
RichZ said:
Since you're home alone, you should invite an select dozen or so UConn fans to crash at your digs for the duration, and go with them to the game. New life, new coach, new mojo!
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I halfway considered it, but even joking around I started talking about UConn fans coming in to Buffalo and my fiancee said "don't even think about inviting anyone into this house while I'm gone" hahaha she knows you rowdy Husky fans are a mess
 
Mr. French said:
I halfway considered it, but even joking around I started talking about UConn fans coming in to Buffalo and my fiancee said "don't even think about inviting anyone into this house while I'm gone" hahaha she knows you rowdy Husky fans are a mess
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That’s because your in laws think I’m the face of all UConn fans. Sorry about that.
Not sorry though . :cool:
 
This guys kidding right? If I didn’t take out a mortgage for two nights of MSG, I’d be going from Westchester.

Gooooooooooo!!!!!
 
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