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ConnHuskBask said:
The high horse crowd needs to STFU.

Nobody is saying it isn't awesome to play Duke. Find one person that is even hinting at that.

The initial story mentioned MSG, which would've been awesome.

Considering MSG is the mecca and speaks for itself, Barclays is a brand new NBA arena in Brooklyn, Pru Center is a brand new former NBA/ current NHL arena and easily accessible by car or train and we got The izod center which is an old abandoned arena in the middle of nowhere, I think people are just in saying the game is awesome but out of the 4 NYC/NNJ arenas - izod is by far the worse and least accessible.
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Its the most accessible by car. It is the least accessible by mass transit. It was until recently a NHL and NBA building. And it has a huge seating capacity. Not to mention, we are playing Duke.

One doesn't have to be self entitled to get sick of the constant complaining. One may just dislike people who need to find the negative in everything always.
 
coachcap said:
My take...Duke needs this game to stay relevant...a former national power that is sinking into the abyss. Can't get out of the first round of the NCAA tournament. A team trading on the last vestiges of its past reputation. The Huskies are throwing them a bone (only to snatch it back with a huge win on national television over the Dukies)
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Yeah for sure. They probably also want to join the AAC because their conference schedule stinks and their top ranked recruits won't get any press this year either.
 
intlzncster said:
Airbnb. :)
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From the IZOD website, it's not MSG but might as well make the best of it.

http://www.meadowlands.com/izodguestservices.aspx

TAILGATING
Tailgating is permitted provided guests tailgate in the same space occupied by their vehicle. Please be courteous to your fellow fans -- open parking spaces should not be used for tailgating. Tailgating is not permitted in Parking Deck 23.

Grills are permitted for tailgating enjoyment, provided guests do so only in the same space occupied by their vehicle. However, their use near buildings or in any area where guests or property may be damaged is strictly prohibited. Please do not discard hot coals near vehicles or in plastic waste receptacles.

  • Open fires are not permitted.
    Trash receptacles are located throughout the Sports Complex parking lots and near the Arena entrances. Please bag and dispose of your trash to make it safer for vehicles exiting the Sports Complex after the game.
  • Aramark is the official food service provider/caterer for The IZOD Center. To schedule a catered event, please contact Aramark at (201) 933-9006. Contracted and outside caterers are not permitted on IZOD Center property without the written consent of the NJSEA.
  • Ball playing and frisbee tossing in the Arena parking lots and roadways are safety hazards and are not permitted. Many injuries occur as a result of these activities.
 
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beerfan said:
From the IZOD website, it's not MSG but might as well make the best of it.

http://www.meadowlands.com/izodguestservices.aspx

TAILGATING
Tailgating is permitted provided guests tailgate in the same space occupied by their vehicle. Please be courteous to your fellow fans -- open parking spaces should not be used for tailgating. Tailgating is not permitted in Parking Deck 23.

  • [ ]Ball playing and frisbee tossing in the Arena parking lots and roadways are safety hazards and are not permitted. Many injuries occur as a result of these activities.
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I was OK with the game being here til I saw the rule about no frisbees being allowed outside. Pencil me in for watching this one on the couch
 
businesslawyer said:
Its the most accessible by car. It is the least accessible by mass transit. It was until recently a NHL and NBA building. And it has a huge seating capacity. Not to mention, we are playing Duke.

One doesn't have to be self entitled to get sick of the constant complaining. One may just dislike people who need to find the negative in everything always.
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It's not complaining or being negative to simply point out the other venues are preferred. I will be attending but if it was the best experience it could be that would be better. One can understand that can't one?
 
UConnDad said:
It's not complaining or being negative to simply point out the other venues are preferred. I will be attending but if it was the best experience it could be that would be better. One can understand that can't one?
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Everything equal, of course you would rather play in MSG than Izod (or anywhere else in the world). But wouldn't the logical assumption here be that either this worked best from a scheduling point of view, or that Izod gave the schools the best financial deal?

And does anyone really think it would attract more UConn fans to Brooklyn or Newark? Izod is much easier to get to than either of those venues.

Bottom line -- it would be nice if we had fans who could greet good news with something other than a call for a whaaambulance.
 
Hey I'm the least negative guy on here. I do dislike being talked down to. Makes me want to comment about lawyer and ambulance , but I will refrain.
 
businesslawyer said:
Everything equal, of course you would rather play in MSG than Izod (or anywhere else in the world). But wouldn't the logical assumption here be that either this worked best from a scheduling point of view, or that Izod gave the schools the best financial deal?

And does anyone really think it would attract more UConn fans to Brooklyn or Newark? Izod is much easier to get to than either of those venues.

Bottom line -- it would be nice if we had fans who could greet good news with something other than a call for a whaaambulance.
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Could you please point out where I excessively complained?

My god, I said I preferred MSG to Izod as a venue and it being easier for me to get to.

Get over yourselves.
 
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Stumbled over to Duke scout board to see thought on game... read 100 posts proclaiming BC to be superior for the ACC than UConn.
 
They can act all superior but the fact of the matter is Duke cheats like anyone else, but the NCAA turns a blind eye away from it.

Myron Piggie paid Corey Maggette, Jason Williams handed Kevin Love a bag filled with $25k cash while Duke was recruiting him, Coach K. used to comp the Pump Brothers with thousands of dollars worth of F4 tix while he was taking players from their AAU program. Same stuff goes on at Duke--but no one says a thing.
 
nym410 said:
Stumbled over to Duke scout board to see thought on game... read 100 posts proclaiming BC to be superior for the ACC than UConn.
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With the possible exception of the UKY rivals board, you wont find a larger collection of d ouche bags on line anywhere. Well I guess a Dallas Cowboys message board would be close to but I have never been to one of those thank goodness.
 
nym410 said:
Stumbled over to Duke scout board to see thought on game... read 100 posts proclaiming BC to be superior for the ACC than UConn.
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Of course they feel that way. I mean, that is a guaranteed win every year for Puke.
 
Ratface will never beat us without Wojo and his floor pounding inspiration.
 
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upstater said:
Coach K. used to comp the Pump Brothers with thousands of dollars worth of F4 tix while he was taking players from their AAU program. Same stuff goes on at Duke--but no one says a thing.
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To be fair, so were coaches from a majority of division 1 programs. It's how Dana and David got rich.
 
CAHUSKY said:
To be fair, so were coaches from a majority of division 1 programs. It's how Dana and David got rich.
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It wasn't even illegal. But then again, neither was giving Baltimore Parks & Rec. 22k in the Rudy Gay recruitment. nor was giving Lance Thomas's mother a job at Duke. But what was illegal was Corey Magette getting paid and Jay Williams dumping $25k in cash in Kevin Love's lap while Duke was recruiting him.
 
Greathusky said:
The Final Four crowds were evidence of this. We were in last place that weekend for fan support.
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KY has about the biggest traveling hoops fanbase there is and Wisky had a huge contingent but I thought the UCONN and Florida crowds were relatively similar. Am I the only one who was there that felt that way?
 
CAHUSKY said:
KY has about the biggest traveling hoops fanbase there is and Wisky had a huge contingent but I thought the UCONN and Florida crowds were relatively similar. Am I the only one who was there that felt that way?
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I think it was close but Florida had more fans I believe.
 
It's hard--I think people weren't expecting such a run, and dropped a bunch of money to see it at MSG. Meanwhile, Kentucky has the largest fan base in CBB, and they could drive there. Made it tough to compete.
 
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tzznandrew said:
It's hard--I think people weren't expecting such a run, and dropped a bunch of money to see it at MSG. Meanwhile, Kentucky has the largest fan base in CBB, and they could drive there. Made it tough to compete.
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My friend was trying to convince me that it looked like Florida and Wisconsin fans were more prevalent because of their bright colors which made them stand out more.

Yeah have another beer bro!
 
Greathusky said:
My friend was trying to convince me that it looked like Florida and Wisconsin fans were more prevalent because of their bright colors which made them stand out more.

Yeah have another beer bro!
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I think that's true. Orange and red really stood out against the blue seats. That being said, I still say Florida and UCONN were equally represented while KY had a TON of fans and Wisky had 3/4 of a ton.
 
No matter what UCONN does, it would not be able to compete with Kentucky. Say what you want about UK, but they've got the most passionate fanbase in the country. If there's a tournament in Alaska, they royal blue the place right out.

Wisky's success motivated their fan base. They aren't there that often, so I'm not surprised it was a big turnout.

We had a pretty good contingent for a group of fans that did not expect to be there in the first place.
 
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on this, but one distinct advantage of Izod over MSG/Barclay's: Tailgating.
 
nym410 said:
Stumbled over to Duke scout board to see thought on game... read 100 posts proclaiming BC to be superior for the ACC than UConn.
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That's odd because over on Rivals during the tourney, most of the Duke Illustrated crowd favored booting BCU in favor of us.
 
Who's brain fart is this? MSG or nothing. Even Pru in Newark would be better.

b*
 
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