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You literally have to depart the building. Why is this so hard for folks to understand. They're seperately-ticketed events.

And if you have a ticket for both, congrats- you STILL have to leave.
 
Last March my friends bought about a dozen tickets when they 1st went on sale. We’ve been excited so we got together tonight to watch the selection show and drink some Treehouse beers.

We joked it was like the Super Bowl because we’ve been waiting so long. That said we’re pumped! Two teams we wanted were Nova and Murray State. Nova should bring a nuts crowd and that old big easy root for/against audience and Murray will be just fun to watch. The other games are either solid brands, local, or nice mid-majors. We were very happy with the draw.

Now the times I gotta say I’m pissed about. A 2pm start on Thursday for our first game? We’re the furthest east school in our region and we get the latest game...why? We’ll have no time between the two sessions. And Pratt street is running a beer garden assuming crowds between the sessions. No idea how they are clearing the XL in 30 min. NCAA blew it there.

Still I’m really pumped for these games. We’re sold out, have great matchups, and if my friends are any example a rowdy excited crowd. Can’t wait!
 
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DSquiz said:
Now the times I gotta say I’m pissed about. A 2pm start on Thursday for our first game? We’re the furthest east school in our region and we get the latest game...why?
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Really boned me. I work nights. Had to push my shift back to be able to go to the 2 early games.

Working until 4 AM is worth it for Morant vs Howard though.
 
The XL is the easiest arena to move down in. I had season tickets near the student section but moved down to center court multiple times.
 
Tight scheduling in between session 1&2. In the bright side this will be first time ever the NCAA is allowing alcohol sales at the tourney
 
Chick Fil A and Bears better be well stocked.
If you are going to both sessions you'll have little to no time to go anywhere else.
 
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Robertelamin said:
Nope. Not enough time.
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"Babies 1st NCAA tournament"

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Ozone21 said:
Tight scheduling in between session 1&2. In the bright side this will be first time ever the NCAA is allowing alcohol sales at the tourney
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Ha... that will make 16,000 patrons entering / exiting in 30 minutes fast and simple... :-)
 
Calhoun's Court said:
Chick Fil A and Bears better be well stocked.
If you are going to both sessions you'll have little to no time to go anywhere else.
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I know the beer will well stocked. They had extra coolers and portable taps bought in last week. They also raised prices a buck.
 
I am heading over to the golf convention on Friday and over to Sliders to watch Friday's games.
 
Speaking from experience, good luck trying to move around the XL Center concourses between games at each session. The narrow concourses and too few bathrooms will be an even worse situation than halftime at UConn games. Also suggest you carefully plan out dinner if you are doing both sessions. It will not only be tough getting a table any where near the arena but many of the restaurant kitchens will also have issues handling the rush of food orders all at once. Expect long waits even after ordering.
 
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Trying to figure out food. The smell of the fried food in xl might be enough to dull my appetite. Carvel might be my dinner. No way there is even time to walk to front street. Maybe if second afternoon game is a blowout.
 
Who Ha said:
Trying to figure out food. The smell of the fried food in xl might be enough to dull my appetite. Carvel might be my dinner. No way there is even time to walk to front street. Maybe if second afternoon game is a blowout.
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You’d leave Marquette v Murray State early?
 
Anyone going to the pop up beer fest on Pratt St. for this? Hanging Hills, Hog River, City Steam and Thomas Hooker. Sounds cooler than spending on the games honestly lol.
 
Rooting for Murray St as I have family that goes to school there and they have a couple other players that can ball
 
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Just bought tickets for the first games and probably spending the night games watching at bars
 
Anyone know which bar is each team's pregame party headquarters?
 
The Governor just announced late night Hartford Line trains after the last game on Thurs and Sat. Previously the last train out was 10:38 which would have been well before the end of the Purdue/ODU game. They will also be adding extra cars to all other trains.

Very smart move with the anticipated 25,000 coming to Hartford and beer now sold at the tournament. I'll be taking the train from Stratford.
 
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Ozone21 said:
Tight scheduling in between session 1&2. In the bright side this will be first time ever the NCAA is allowing alcohol sales at the tourney
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I stopped in the open practice yesterday. Saw FSU and Marquette. #21 on FSU is tall!! Leonard Hamilton spent the entire practice on the sidelines chatting up some folks, no coaching involved. Wojciechowski was fully engaged.

Shocked to see a plastic cup of crappy beer is $11. Stick a couple nips in your socks if you need a buzz.
 
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Sure am regretting passing up that offer to buy seats for $50 last year...
 
Bezzz said:
I stopped in the open practice yesterday. Saw FSU and Marquette. #21 on FSU is tall!! Leonard Hamilton spent the entire practice on the sidelines chatting up some folks, no coaching involved. Wojciechowski was fully engaged.

Shocked to see a plastic cup of crappy beer is $11. Stick a couple nips in your socks if you need a buzz.
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That is like a 500% mark up, insane. Pre-game it!
 
Whats the scene around hartford right now? Is there a decent crowd of people at the bars and restaurants?
 
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