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[Stinger92860]

did you know Cincinnati is within 600 miles of 54% of the US population?

So is Ohio State.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Obviously not and that's a very good point because I don't think think I could socialize with the people of Utah without a really good buzz.

Anything with caffeine is also prohibited,
The Rumor is Pepsi was forbidden until the they invested in PepsiCo
But thats a cynical view

 

[caramel]

Texas Doesn't Need UConn, But Other Big 12 Schools Could Use Boost From This Area intersting slant if you haven't read this

 

[baggerbob]

The biggest problem with the Big 12 when it was 1st formed, was having 4 schools from Texas. In spite of what people from Texas feel, 49 other states could care less what people from Texas like, the LHN as a failure shows that. The southwest conference had 7 Texas schools, and fell apart when Arkansas left. The Big 12 needs to finally join the 21st century, and expand their footprint, not add more schools with no interest outside Texas. They also need to stay in 2 time zones, which leaves out BYU, and schools west .

 

[CL82]

Although I will say there is a small grassroots effort among Big 12 to promote UNLV and Tulane as the schools of choice simply because of the destination cities.

So is East Hartford. I mean you can walk right to Cabela's so it's kind of one stop shopping.

Seriously though. I think the Connecticut game becomes an attractive road trip for those able to do it.

Year 1 we're at your place.

Year 2 drive south 2 hours and hit NYC which has family venues, like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, the 911 Memorial. Catch a game at Yankee Stadium, if you want or perhaps a Broadway play.

Year 3 we're at your place.

Year 4 drive north less than 2 hours and your in Boston. You've got a ton of historic choices like the Freedom Trail, the Old North Church, the USS Constitution, the Old State House, etc. Catch a game at Fenway and end the day with authentic New England clam chowder and seafood.

Year 5 we're at your place.

Year 6 Stay in Connecticut. The Connecticut shoreline is really beautiful and unique. Old Mystic Village and the Mystic Aquarium are more add ons that are great for families. Alternatively, there are two casinos that thirty minutes away from the field.

The east coast is compact and there is a lot that worked into the road trip. In future years go north to Cape Cod or New Hampshire or south to Philly. It's all doable.

 

[HuskyHawk]

did you know Cincinnati is within 600 miles of 54% of the US population?

I know that in the 90's Fidelity built a facility there (actually North Kentucky) that does all the mailing and shipping, because it was the most central place in the country by cost to mail and or fly/ship things. It's pretty close to the center of the country based on population.

 

[alexd]

The guys from Houston who tailgated with us at the Rent last fall were heading to Boston & were pretty psyched about it.

 

[whaler11]

Do people really do a lot of stuff at road games? Other than mixing in other sporting events I don't think I've ever done anything but go to the game and some bars.

 

[Slasher]

I know that in the 90's Fidelity built a facility there (actually North Kentucky) that does all the mailing and shipping, because it was the most central place in the country by cost to mail and or fly/ship things. It's pretty close to the center of the country based on population.

One of Amazon's biggest warehouses is in the same spot.

 

[Chin Diesel]

 

[ElGuapo]

Do people really do a lot of stuff at road games? Other than mixing in other sporting events I don't think I've ever done anything but go to the game and some bars.

I don't really road trip much for football, except Notre Dame and Michigan, but I do road trip the hell out of Phish concerts all over the USA.
Saw some good chunks of Chicago while out there for the two shows at Wrigley Field last month.
But that's me just being a weirdo.

 

[huskymedic]

Do people really do a lot of stuff at road games? Other than mixing in other sporting events I don't think I've ever done anything but go to the game and some bars.

Louisville Slugger Factory/Museum...

 

[HartbeatHusky]

Big 12 expansion: Basketball power rankings | Hookem.com

Yeah, it’s not even close. In terms of basketball, the Big 12 should be begging UConn to join the conference. They’d instantly rival Kansas as the best program in the conference and actually have more NCAA National Championships than the Jayhawks in basketball. UConn has won four titles since 1999. Kevin Ollie is probably the greatest example of a coach taking over for a hall of fame coach. Since Jim Calhoun retired in 2012, Ollie is 97-44 with three tournament appearances and, oh yeah, a national championship.

UConn is a top 10 program in the nation along with Cincinnati should be ranked in the top 25 to start this season.

 

[Huskyforlife]

We wouldn't rival Kansas, we'd instantly be the best program in that conference.

 

[amory]

We wouldn't rival Kansas, we'd instantly be the best program in that conference.

well, certainly not in the regular season. not from the recent track record. we haven't even had the best record in the AAC yet...

tournament play, definitely

 

[FDNY99]

Do people really do a lot of stuff at road games? Other than mixing in other sporting events I don't think I've ever done anything but go to the game and some bars.

I've hosted tailgates of 40-50 people at both Michigan and ND (bought a Joyce lot parking pass on eBay for that game), we have done smaller tailgates at the bowl games (usually find a sports bar that does catering packages and ordered a bunch of stuff).

 

[Huskyforlife]

well, certainly not in the regular season. not from the recent track record. we haven't even had the best record in the AAC yet...

tournament play, definitely

They can have their regular season accomplishments, they choke in the post season every year. 4>1 is what mostly matters.

 

[methodology]

They can have their regular season accomplishments, they choke in the post season every year. 4>1 is what mostly matters.

Except KU has 3 national championships not 1

 

[HuskyHawk]

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Seems it has shifted west from what I remember, and south. Not surprising. I think it used to be in the vicinity of southern Ohio or Indiana.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Except KU has 3 national championships not 1

And I'd take that, plus being in the tournament something like the last 25 years in a row, plus the conference titles, over our record. It's a debatable point either way. I think we overemphasize NCs, because it's convenient for us. KU is #2 all time in wins. Anyone who thinks UConn is somehow "clearly" the top hoops program in the league if it joins the B12 is on crack.

 

[whaler11]

I've hosted tailgates of 40-50 people at both Michigan and ND (bought a Joyce lot parking pass on eBay for that game), we have done smaller tailgates at the bowl games (usually find a sports bar that does catering packages and ordered a bunch of stuff).

Yeah that's going to the game. It's not going to a MAC game in Ohio is more attractive because the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland. I'd rather visit Nebraska where there is nada because it's a lot better football game.

 

[methodology]

And I'd take that, plus being in the tournament something like the last 25 years in a row, plus the conference titles, over our record. It's a debatable point either way. I think we overemphasize NCs, because it's convenient for us. KU is #2 all time in wins. Anyone who thinks UConn is somehow "clearly" the top hoops program in the league if it joins the B12 is on crack.

Agree 100%. As of right now Kansas is higher in basketball hierarchy based on historical performance over UConn

 

[huskypantz]

Do people really do a lot of stuff at road games? Other than mixing in other sporting events I don't think I've ever done anything but go to the game and some bars.

I'm a mixed bag but about 30-40% vacations/sightseeing. For bus trips to Army and Cuse, not possible. Army in NYC - nope. BC? That's a home game for me. Toronto, St. Pete and Detroit were short trips. My honeymoon was planned around the USF game in 2010, that was a 10 day vacation. I had a 5 day Atlanta trip for the GT game in 2005 and 4 days for Charlotte in 2007. I took a Philly trip and hit the UConn - RU Sunday night game on the way home in 2006 I think. Had another Philly trip for Temple with the buddies that was mostly bars and cheesesteaks. For this year, BC is again a home game for me and I'll consider a good bowl destination for a family vacation (which would be 4+ days). If I don't take a bowl trip[ this year I'm probably booking a family vacation around the UCF game next year.

 

[huskypantz]

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I hope I'm not the only nerd who finds this cool. Give me a map and some data points and I'm a happy camper. My kids are doomed.

 

[TRest]

We wouldn't rival Kansas, we'd instantly be the best program in that conference.

Settle down, Beavis.