The Dunk no more

[8893]

They can’t nor should they even attempt to change the name.

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[HooperScooper]

in perpetuity

I give you the UConn athletic department

Granted this was 35 years ago. Different world back then.

 

[John]

Granted this was 35 years ago. Different world back then.

Yes, definitely was. However, no matter how long ago it was, you'd think that a business wouldn't give away something related to their asset in an open-ended "forever" arrangement.

 

[CL82]

Didn't they already do that with Harry Gampel? I don't know what the deal was with Gampel and if they could sell the naming rights to supersede his name. Considering the athletic department shortfalls I'm sure the naming rights has been explored.

That kind of classless “I know we sold you the rights but we’re going to sell them again“ stuff is reserved for the likes of Syracuse. On the other hand, they could sell the naming rights for the court itself, if they wanted to.

Personally, I’d like to see them name the court “Hall of Fame Court“ in honor of you can‘s growing list of members of the (Naismith or National Collegiate) Hall of Fame. The names could be added courtside. Calhoun, Auriemma, Allen, Lobo, Hamilton, Cash. Chris Daley is in the women’s Hall of Fame as well.

 

[husky8273]

Do most people actually call these places by their new/newer corporate names?

Don't think I've ever heard anyone call the White Sox stadium Guaranteed Rate, it's always Comiskey or The Cell. Never heard anyone call Sears Tower the Willis Tower.

I guess it depends on the name, Citi Field and The Dunk are both good names. XL is a pretty good name but I still call it the Civic Center.

Who still uses the Tappan Zee Bridge? the Triborough Bridge?

 

[CL82]

Who still uses the Tappan Zee Bridge? the Triborough Bridge?

Who still uses the Tappan Zee Bridge? Everyone. No one calls it the Mario Cuomo Bridge.

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Who still uses the Tappan Zee Bridge? the Triborough Bridge?

I still call it the Tappan Zee Bridge...

But since I live next to Randall's Island, bike often under the bridge, and drive/bike across the bridge(s) often I have somewhat adopted RFK Bridge. I probably use RFK bridge about 70% of the time. The other 30% Triboro comes out. Adoption is slow. But it will happen.

...With corporate names is a bit trickier because by the time people adopt one name... the contract is up and they rename it again and the cycle repeats

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Amica Sports Stadium?

 

[CL82]

I still call it the Tappan Zee Bridge...

But since I live next to Randall's Island, bike often under the bridge, and drive/bike across the bridge(s)

My wife wants to walk the Tappan Zee Bridge, but I’m not sure what there is to do on either end. if you walk the Brooklyn Bridge there are, obviously, a lot of choices on either side for lunch dinner, getting a drink etc. That’s not really the case for the Tappan Zee. I mean I guess you could Uber into town but that’s less appealing to me. It’s easier if you’re biking because I think it’s a fairly short shot by bike into town. Any recommendations? I would start from the west side and be walking east.

 

[8893]

My wife wants to walk the Tappan Zee Bridge, but I’m not sure what there is to do on either end. if you walk the Brooklyn Bridge there are, obviously, a lot of choices on either side for lunch dinner, getting a drink etc. That’s not really the case for the Tappan Zee. I mean I guess you could Uber into town but that’s less appealing to me. It’s easier if you’re biking because I think it’s a fairly short shot by bike into town. Any recommendations? I would start from the west side and be walking east.

Visit-Visitor Info | Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov

On a different note, have you done the High Line trail yet? Very cool elevated linear park with lots to do nearby.

Home

Welcome to the official site of the High Line and Friends of the High Line.

www.thehighline.org

 

[CL82]

Visit-Visitor Info | Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov

On a different note, have you done the High Line trail yet? Very cool elevated linear park with lots to do nearby.

Home

Welcome to the official site of the High Line and Friends of the High Line.

www.thehighline.org

Your timing is impeccable. We were thinking about walking the Highline. Probably during the bye week. Any suggestions as to restaurants? there are, obviously, tons to choose from, I just didn’t know if you had a particular favor along it if you’ve already done the walk.

 

[8893]

Your timing is impeccable. We were thinking about walking the Highline. Probably during the bye week. Any suggestions as to restaurants? there are, obviously, tons to choose from, I just didn’t know if you had a particular favor along it if you’ve already done the walk.

I've only done it once, around a year ago, and we did the Chelsea Market, which is great and has tons of options. We chose Los Tacos No. 1 and it was very good, but it took us a while to choose because there were lots of good options.

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market, located in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District, is a food and retail marketplace with a global perspective.

www.chelseamarket.com

 

[ecasadoSBU]

My wife wants to walk the Tappan Zee Bridge, but I’m not sure what there is to do on either end. if you walk the Brooklyn Bridge there are, obviously, a lot of choices on either side for lunch dinner, getting a drink etc. That’s not really the case for the Tappan Zee. I mean I guess you could Uber into town but that’s less appealing to me. It’s easier if you’re biking because I think it’s a fairly short shot by bike into town. Any recommendations? I would start from the west side and be walking east.

Yeah. It's exactly what you said. Not a sexy walk at all. Nothing to do on either side.

I've done the Tappan Zee & GWB bike circuit (about 40 miles total I believe) multiple times now. If you do get yourself inspired to ride across the Tappan Zee then you can make a pit stop at nearby Piermont, NY area (that's on the western side though). Very nice area to get a coffee, eat, and relax (centered at Piermont Ave - Ash St) . You also can ride to the riverfront and get beautiful views of the Tappan Zee (the bridge itself and the massive river opening for which is named after)

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Your timing is impeccable. We were thinking about walking the Highline. Probably during the bye week. Any suggestions as to restaurants? there are, obviously, tons to choose from, I just didn’t know if you had a particular favor along it if you’ve already done the walk.

If you do the Highline. Try to shoot for the late afternoon. Walk the Highline starting at 34th Street and work your way down to 14th Street. Eat nearby at the Chelsea Market. But Make sure to cross to the "Little Island" at the Hudson River Waterfront a couple of blocks away to catch the sunset/twilight/evening at the park. The Little Island is beautiful, especially at night when all the lights are on. They also have the relocated Whitney Museum nearby which closes at 10PM on Fridays

 

[CL82]

If you do the Highline. Try to shoot for the late afternoon. Walk the Highline starting at 34th Street and work your way down to 14th Street. Eat nearby at the Chelsea Market. But Make sure to cross to the "Little Island" at the Hudson River Waterfront a couple of blocks away to catch the sunset/twilight/evening at the park. The Little Island is beautiful, especially at night when all the lights are on. They also have the relocated Whitney Museum nearby which closes at 10PM on Fridays

Thanks! That’s a great suggestion. When I walked the Brooklyn Bridge I did the timing so that we could cross over into DUMBO in the afternoon and then walk back to Manhattan in the evening so that we could get daylight, twilight and evening views of Manhattan. That worked out well.

I thought about doing Little Island separately, but did not realize its proximity to the Highline. That’s a great suggestion as well.

 

[TyroneShoo]

Awww Cute- goin Pavillion to be more like Nova!
Amica Center is simple and rolls Off easier

 

[John]

Awww Cute- goin Pavillion to be more like Nova!
Amica Center is simple and rolls Off easier

Villanova isn't the first program one thinks about in conjunction with the word Pavillion.