A10 in Championship in Pittsburgh

[Weepis]

If I understand correctly, there is no University allotted tickets this year for sale. Is there a section that priders are targeting for tickets this year?

I assume the arena will be packed with Flyers fans, but I really enjoyed the "Dayton" section in Brooklyn.
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[FlyerBob]

Originally Posted by FlyerBob Tix are now on sale thru the A-10 site and I just purchased 5 (for son and 3 brothers- they can't pass up a good time and the tournament has become a family tradition). While I have not lived in Dayton for years and relocated to Pittsburgh 6 years ago I never miss a UD/Duquesne game, and have attended all the recent AC and Brooklyn tourneys. I'm so looking forward to the season and just wanted to share that tix are indeed available (though your buying site unseen based only on seat pricing). They ask your school affiliation so I hope to see many of you there in our section! Let's take over the joint! This is our time.

This is from a thread I started some months ago. I had luck buying them from the venue's on line A-10 sponsored website- not the BS service charge ones. Anyway, I got front row seats mid court. The venue is great for basketball (it's the Pen's hockey arena). We're in section 112 row A. But no bad seats anywhere in that section... Hope to see you there, come by and say hello.

BTW it's general admission the first 2 days- probably didn't want to see empty seats on TV.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

There is some question about University allotment. As it looks, there may have been a small University allotment, but not enough to openly offer to the public. For instance, you can go on the Duquesne website and purchase tickets from the Duquesne allotment. I've checked a few other school sites and Duquesne is the only one promoting ticket packages. May be a host school thing.
Anyway, any seat in the lower arena between the baselines will be a good seat.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[CE80]

I am guessing this tourney will not be that well attended - except for UD and VCU fans. Which was the case in Brooklyn but I think the other fan bases will be down from what is normally seen in Brooklyn. I think between the location - Brooklyn more attractive than Pittsburgh and the teams just not being as good, you will see less. I can see the SBU fans still showing up when they play. That said, I wouldn't worry too much about what section you are sitting in. People move around. There should be plenty UD people in your vicinity.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by CE80 I am guessing this tourney will not be that well attended - except for UD and VCU fans. Which was the case in Brooklyn but I think the other fan bases will be down from what is normally seen in Brooklyn. I think between the location - Brooklyn more attractive than Pittsburgh and the teams just not being as good, you will see less. I can see the SBU fans still showing up when they play. That said, I wouldn't worry too much about what section you are sitting in. People move around. There should be plenty UD people in your vicinity.

I disagree on total attendance.

Brooklyn brings in a ton of school kids for the Wednesday and Thursday games. But other than that, it is pretty sporadic attendance. I met some VCU fans in 2015 at BW3's prior to us playing them on Sunday. They drove from VCU that morning. I think there are a ton of people that drive in on Sunday.

Pittsburg is more enticing than Brooklyn in my opinion. Travel is easier and cheaper. People aren't intimidated by getting around the city. It is central.

You are going to get your Philly teams there at a 4.5 hour drive. Davidson 6.5. VCU and Richmond at 5.5...and then UD.

PPG will have the upper deck close off just like Barclays. I think that when the dust settles, Friday through Sunday will be well attended.

I would rather go to Pittsburgh than Brooklyn any day of the week...simply for the lack of headaches compared to NYC.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Beatty Town Coach]

A few things:

I agree that some A10 fan bases might not be having their most optimistic seasons; but I disagree on the issue of centralized location, as I think Pittsburgh is centrally located for, SLU, Dayton, Duquesne, LaSalle, Saint Joes, Davidson, and a couple others. The bigger question I have, is how Dayton fans will actually attend, and when will they arrive? Thursday, Friday, or Saturday? Will folks be committed, or is it waiting and seeing before coming out of the woodwork for a UD semifinal game?

I called PPG Paints Arena for clarity on the general seating issue. The general seating will apply to all tickets, nor just a givdn price level. Same price for all Wednesday tickets, and all same price for all Thursday tickets, regardless if you purchase individual sessions, or if you purchase All Sessions Packet. I find this to be somewhat of a crock of crap-Ola; not the end of the world, but kind of bull stink. That will not really help the TV image, as it wil just make the end zones completely bare...just saying.

As for the PPG paints security staff, don't push them too far, they are not the nicest or most UD fan friendly. Make no mistake, they will have their Duquesne shirts on under the security outfits. Hopefully Duquesne goes down early, because I really don't want UD to face them a third time in that atmosphere...at-least not prior to the championship game. It's an at-large bid accident waiting to happen.

UD fans, I suggest getting to Pittsburgh and enjoying this years conference tournament; because, while the A10 loves our money, they despise our presence; so don't look for the A10 tournament to be this close to Dayton Ohio anytime in the next 10-20 years. The A10 will cater to the geographic need of every East Coast in the league, but not UD.

Remember, the only reason the tournament is in Pittsburgh, is the result of low end sophomoric negotiation skills from the conference commissioner. Otherwise it would be in Brooklyn again...forever.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[CE80]

I personally have mixed emotions on Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn. Our group has our regular routine in Brooklyn that I will miss but I am looking forward to less travel time and some new experiences. There may be more UD fans there but I just don't think the other fans will come. I think to many there is an attraction to NYC and being able to do some sightseeing in addition to bball. It is a down year for many A10 teams. I just don't see their fans showing. I hope you are correct and that attendance is at least even of that in Brooklyn.
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[shocka43]

Originally Posted by CE80 I personally have mixed emotions on Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn. Our group has our regular routine in Brooklyn that I will miss but I am looking forward to less travel time and some new experiences.

Ditto...I needed a break from Brooklyn.

[Bill202]

Haven't been to A10 Tourney since it was in Philly. Looking forward to going Friday-Sunday this year. Short ride from the center of the UD-verse

[BRob2Perryman3]

Theres nothing like taking in an ENTIRE A-10 Tournament. I can see watching just the Flyers but i loved both entire tournaments i attended but i am a hoops junkie

[Flyer 86]

Originally Posted by shocka43 I disagree on total attendance. Brooklyn brings in a ton of school kids for the Wednesday and Thursday games. But other than that, it is pretty sporadic attendance. I met some VCU fans in 2015 at BW3's prior to us playing them on Sunday. They drove from VCU that morning. I think there are a ton of people that drive in on Sunday. Pittsburg is more enticing than Brooklyn in my opinion. Travel is easier and cheaper. People aren't intimidated by getting around the city. It is central. You are going to get your Philly teams there at a 4.5 hour drive. Davidson 6.5. VCU and Richmond at 5.5...and then UD. PPG will have the upper deck close off just like Barclays. I think that when the dust settles, Friday through Sunday will be well attended. I would rather go to Pittsburgh than Brooklyn any day of the week...simply for the lack of headaches compared to NYC.

DAvidson and VCU had shockingly good amounts of fans in Brooklyn last year. And they will i'm sure travel to Pittsburgh as well.

Let's see how URI travels there, and SLU and UMASS. I think it's a great location!

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by BRob2Perryman3 Theres nothing like taking in an ENTIRE A-10 Tournament. I can see watching just the Flyers but i loved both entire tournaments i attended but i am a hoops junkie

What's great is you never know what is going to happen. Two years ago, LaSalle took Davidson to the buzzer. A year or 2 before that was when Mooney had his end of game meltdown.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by BRob2Perryman3 Theres nothing like taking in an ENTIRE A-10 Tournament. I can see watching just the Flyers but i loved both entire tournaments i attended but i am a hoops junkie

I've only missed 2 A10 tournaments since 1999 (2008, 2013). MrsFF only missed one (2013). It's always fun to watch 11-13 games in 4-5 days.
I'll never forget the high of watching Lamar Odom drop a long 3pt shot on Temple at the buzzer in the Spectrum and the low of watching GW beat St. Joe in a nearly empty US Bank Arena in 2005. There were a couple hundred UD fans and a couple dozen GW and SJU fans. Host school fans were nowhere to be found. Very sad.
When the games were in Dayton, we bought our tickets from Richmond so that we could get better seats. At US Bank Arena we were in the 2nd row of the Bonaventure section. Still recovering from Welding-gate, Bonaventure had plenty of tickets available. If you want good seats but aren't a big donor, you have to be creative.
There was one year that UD hosted NCAA games and the Flyers went to the NIT. We went to 11 A10 games, the play in game, an NIT game, and 2 rounds of NCAA games. I think it was 19 games in 11 days. I don't think I could do that again.

	Temple TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. Located in Philadelphia, Temple is a comprehensive public research university with 34,000 students, 8 campuses, and 300 academic degree programs. Notable alumni include Bill Cosby and Daryl Hall. Temple's nickname is the Owls and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	St Joseph's ST. JOSEPH'S Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates. Located in urban Philadelphia, SJU is a fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Hawks. Athletic claim to fame is is the Hawk mascot, a university student on full scholarship who wears a Hawk uniform and flaps his wings continuously for an entire athletic event. School spirit slogan is "The Hawk Will Never Die."

[ud2]

A couple years ago I went to Pittsburgh for the first time, we were headed for the PPG arena. We had no idea where we were going.

Anyway, our in-car On Star GPS and cell phone GPS went berserk in downtown Pittsburgh, sending us in a circle over and over, sending us the wrong way down one-way streets, etc.

We had to turn the GPS's off and just feel our way there. It was a very frustrating and stressful experience as we were close to being late and missing the show because the GPS's kept screwing up.

Maybe all the hills around downtown Pittsburgh screwed up the GPS signals.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by ud2 A couple years ago I went to Pittsburgh for the first time, we were headed for the PPG arena. We had no idea where we were going. Anyway, our in-car On Star GPS and cell phone GPS went berserk in downtown Pittsburgh, sending us in a circle over and over, sending us the wrong way down one-way streets, etc. We had to turn the GPS's off and just feel our way there. It was a very frustrating and stressful experience as we were close to being late and missing the show because the GPS's kept screwing up. Maybe all the hills around downtown Pittsburgh screwed up the GPS signals.

Self driving Uber had the same problem

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2016/10/...ay-street.html

[shwag33]

Originally Posted by ud2 A couple years ago I went to Pittsburgh for the first time, we were headed for the PPG arena. We had no idea where we were going. Anyway, our in-car On Star GPS and cell phone GPS went berserk in downtown Pittsburgh, sending us in a circle over and over, sending us the wrong way down one-way streets, etc. We had to turn the GPS's off and just feel our way there. It was a very frustrating and stressful experience as we were close to being late and missing the show because the GPS's kept screwing up. Maybe all the hills around downtown Pittsburgh screwed up the GPS signals.

It's why uber and other self driving car companies are basing their operations in pittsburgh. If they can navigate here they should be good anywhere.

[CT Flyer]

Originally Posted by Flyer 86 DAvidson and VCU had shockingly good amounts of fans in Brooklyn last year. And they will i'm sure travel to Pittsburgh as well. Let's see how URI travels there, and SLU and UMASS. I think it's a great location!

I highly doubt, even in a good year, that URI will travel well. They are not that passionate of a fan base.

UMass gets about 1/4 capacity at their home games so doubt you'll see any of their fans.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

[maddog07]

Why would anyone from ST L show up? They aren't likely to win a game and play in the first round on Wednesday
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[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by CT Flyer I highly doubt, even in a good year, that URI will travel well. They are not that passionate of a fan base. UMass gets about 1/4 capacity at their home games so doubt you'll see any of their fans.

Agreed

Originally Posted by maddog07 Why would anyone from ST L show up? They aren't likely to win a game and play in the first round on Wednesday Posted via Mobile Device

Agreed

Bonaventure fans will show well. They showed up in Brooklyn. Under 3.5 hour drive will be good for them.
LaSalle didn't show well in Brooklyn, Atlantic City, or even the Spectrum
St. Joe will have a few annual attendees.
Fordham couldn't get students to ride the subway to Brooklyn.
George Mason may show OK if they keep playing well. They still have a shot at the #4 spot.
Duquesne barely shows up for their own games and likely won't see Thursday. not counting on the home town fans.
Davidson showed well in Brooklyn, but they also had much better teams. Toss up.
GW will at least have a handful of obnoxious students show up in their foam hats, but not much else.
Richmond is another toss up.
Of course VCU and UD will bring the most Friday-Sunday. Bonaventure could be the big crowd on Thursday.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.

[CE80]

At those Wednesday games between the players, coaches, officials, cheer leaders, etc., there may be more people on the floor than in the stands.

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by CE80 At those Wednesday games between the players, coaches, officials, cheer leaders, etc., there may be more people on the floor than in the stands.

Usually lol...voice really carries when it's like that!

[Radar]

Originally Posted by Bill202 Haven't been to A10 Tourney since it was in Philly. Looking forward to going Friday-Sunday this year. Short ride from the center of the UD-verse

Ditto Fri-Sunday for me. Any idea how easy/difficult it is to get tickets for Sat and Sun on site during the tourney?

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by Radar Ditto Fri-Sunday for me. Any idea how easy/difficult it is to get tickets for Sat and Sun on site during the tourney?

Seats come available when people lose...get your way in and find losers on the way out...ask if anyone is selling. I take my whole book with me every game...just in case...

[FlyerBob]

In Brooklyn they had a table where they happily accepted unused ticket donations, presume they give them to public school kids or charities. I always gave our unused tix on way out Sat (we had to return home). They commented to me that they love having UD fans as they are among the most generous donors. Seemed quite sincere...

[UD93 Steve]

I'm planning to take the family of 5 for the weekend. I really can't afford to buy 5 "good" seats. I would rather be in the front of the upper deck than behind the baskets. I notice that the upper level seats aren't for sell. Anyone know why?

[CT Flyer]

Originally Posted by UD93 Steve I'm planning to take the family of 5 for the weekend. I really can't afford to buy 5 "good" seats. I would rather be in the front of the upper deck than behind the baskets. I notice that the upper level seats aren't for sell. Anyone know why?

I believe they are going to block the upper level off.

[66flyer]

I haven't been to an A10 tourney since Dayton and Cincy, but the minute I heard it was going to be in Pittsburgh and DC, I vowed to be there both years. I found a roommate to go with (a relative) and we signed up for Leslie's fan bus. I'm so excited to be going. I've been to the Duquesne games with the fan bus in '15 at the PPG center (Consul Energy, then) and Palumbo Center last year. they are two blocks away from each other. I'm also looking forward to dinner at the Church BrewWorks--Yummy!
Pittsburgh is only 4 hours away! Perfect for Dayton area fans and cheaper than flying or even driving to NY. I expect to see more Flyer fans than ever before.
My dream is for the Flyers to win the tourney, so we can chant, "THIS IS OUR HOUSE!"

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[Buster Goode]

Rolling the dice and bought tickets in Section 104 for Saturday. Better win on Friday. Ticketmaster is the worst - charging roughly $15 per ticket service fees.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Doing tournament prep.
I'm looking for expert advice on the following:
Local breakfast place. A greasy spoon where we can get a pile of eggs, bacon, and potatoes to lay a base for a full day of hoops.
A good sports bar. Someplace to watch the west coast games and catch up on highlights with reasonable beverage prices.
A good pizza place where we can grab food between sessions.
A nice place for dinner on Saturday that isn't too expensive, but has a nice wine and cocktail selection.

[Figgie123]

As well, for those staying in Pittsburgh through Sunday, is there a place people are gathering for dinner to watch the Selection Show? Is the team staying in town if they are in the finals, or will the charter home quickly between the end of the finals and the Selection Show?

[MrFlyerFanatic]

If anyone is interested, I started a thread on the Duquesne board to get local input on where to go.
http://duquesnefans.boardhost.com/vi...d=22058#p22058

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[FlyerBob]

Originally Posted by MrFlyerFanatic If anyone is interested, I started a thread on the Duquesne board to get local input on where to go. http://duquesnefans.boardhost.com/vi...d=22058#p22058

Me and my fam moved to the 'Burgh about 6 years ago, north of downtown (Pine-Richland school area if that means anything to anyone). I just glanced at the Duquesne thread and we're getting good leads/advice from their board. Also lots of respect. Pittsburgh is a very cool city and we enjoy it.

My 3 brothers, my son & I (all out of towners but me) have all session tix- would be great to carve out a UD fan meeting place for an informal mixer. It would be interesting to meet some of the characters on this board.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[ClaytonFlyerFan]

Any suggestions on affordable places to stay, within stumbling distance of the arena and nightlife?

[FlyerBob]

Originally Posted by ClaytonFlyerFan Any suggestions on affordable places to stay, within stumbling distance of the arena and nightlife?

Being local I never stay at hotels, but near PPG Stadium are 3 (though not cheap): Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, Cambria Hotel & Suites, Doubletree Hilton. The first is the “official” hotel of the Pens (which in case you’re new to PIT the A10T venue is the NHL hockey arena). I also believe there is a Red Roof Inn nearby. You can walk to all and its worth checking the rack rate.

Outside PIT near my area north are several hotel chains out of town football fans stay to go to Steeler games. I run across many Cincy fans in Cranberry Township/Mars Township. Right off I79 and Rt 228 about 20-25 mins north of the venue.

The venue itself is not terribly close to the city neighborhoods I’d consider going to for a night on the town. But an easy cab or uber ride. The 2 areas I have been to are well-known: Strip District & Carson Street (awesome areas for neighborhood type bar hopping and some restaurants). Both are friendly areas whenever I’ve been there, but I wouldn’t drag the kiddies.

Pitt landmark restaurants that I have been to and recommend highly include Hofbrauhaus (informal German with awesome selection of suds) & the Church Brew Works (a renovated Catholic church). Both are family friendly & awesome places to have a meal & a beer.

But I hear there is a decent local bar or two near the stadium for those between game breaks. We’ll need to refer to the Duquesne board for those.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by FlyerBob ....the Church Brew Works (a renovated Catholic church). .

Do you think going here will count towards our Sunday obligation?

[sheg]

If it's pregame, you could pray a lot.

[LI2UD2PA]

Tying some "business travel" around the tourment has me in Pitt Friday. The
way it reads if we are the #1 seed we play at noon. Seems like the top seed should be in prime time.

[m21eagle45]

Originally Posted by LI2UD2PA Tying some "business travel" around the tourment has me in Pitt Friday. The way it reads if we are the #1 seed we play at noon. Seems like the top seed should be in prime time.

They are at noon because the championship game is at 1:00 on Sunday. So the get more rest and don't really have to adjust to the different times of play like the 2 seed does.

[Beatty Town Coach]

Embassy suites is only about four blocks from the PPG paints arena. Price is right, and the breakfast buffet is included and is everyday. It's about two blocks from Double Tree, where lots of Flyer fans will be.

[The Price is Wright]

For anybody that's driving to Pittsburgh and spending a few days and wants to drink a few cold beers in their hotel room, bring a cooler of it with you. Pittsburgh has some odd rules on beer sales. We found out the hard way last year at my bachelor party when one of the guys had to drive 45 minutes away to get beer.
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[C-time]

Originally Posted by The Price is Wright For anybody that's driving to Pittsburgh and spending a few days and wants to drink a few cold beers in their hotel room, bring a cooler of it with you. Pittsburgh has some odd rules on beer sales. We found out the hard way last year at my bachelor party when one of the guys had to drive 45 minutes away to get beer. Posted via Mobile Device

45 Minutes? What are the rules if you don't mind elaborating?

[BRob2Perryman3]

Grocery stores,gas stations etc.......cannot sell beer.

You either have to consume on site (Restaurant,bar) or buy at a state liquor store.

[shwag33]

You can't get beer at a grocery store, but thats a PA thing. There's distributors in the south side and north side, but i'd probably go to the ones in the south side. Sundays they are only open like 12-5. They are only a few minutes away from the arena, not sure why they had to travel 45.

[Southwest]

Originally Posted by The Price is Wright For anybody that's driving to Pittsburgh and spending a few days and wants to drink a few cold beers in their hotel room, bring a cooler of it with you. Pittsburgh has some odd rules on beer sales. We found out the hard way last year at my bachelor party when one of the guys had to drive 45 minutes away to get beer. Posted via Mobile Device

You mean people actually check into hotels without beer or cocktails with them!?

[Weepis]

Originally Posted by BRob2Perryman3 Grocery stores,gas stations etc.......cannot sell beer. You either have to consume on site (Restaurant,bar) or buy at a state liquor store.

In general that is correct, but some of the larger grocery stores now have beer and wine if they have a dining area.
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[The Price is Wright]

I think our hotel staff directed my guy to a place in the suburbs. They probably didn't know any better. I will say that we had a big time in Pittsburgh. We stayed at the Hyatt near PNC park, walkable to the casino and bars and a 5 minute Uber to PPG. We will have roughly 25 guys at The A10 tournament this year for yet another UD alum bachelor party.
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[MrFlyerFanatic]

If you are looking for tickets, call Fordham. Although UD didn't offer tickets, other schools have them. SLU also have a few premium seats available. Best part is not getting slammed with Ticketmaster fees.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[66flyer]

Leslie's bus fanatics are staying at the Doubletree, easy walking distance to PPG arena. There is a Catholic church 2-3 blocks away that I went to last year. Church Brew works is the only restaurant away from the hotel that I've been to, but I could eat there every day, lol.
The other times in Pitts were single game weekends vs Duquesne, only one night. I'm sure there will be others in our group to give us guidance.
Today, I got the E-Mail with instructions for where to go on 3-8 to board the bus, procedures, and schedules. There will be a pre-game reception on Fri. On the way home we will stop for dinner, preferably at a place where we can watch the Selection Show while we eat.
9 days to go till we leave!
GO FLYERS!

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[bhflyer5]

Originally Posted by Weepis If I understand correctly, there is no University allotted tickets this year for sale. Is there a section that priders are targeting for tickets this year? I assume the arena will be packed with Flyers fans, but I really enjoyed the "Dayton" section in Brooklyn. Posted via Mobile Device

We'll be in Section 111

[bhflyer5]

Originally Posted by Beatty Town Coach A few things: I agree that some A10 fan bases might not be having their most optimistic seasons; but I disagree on the issue of centralized location, as I think Pittsburgh is centrally located for, SLU, Dayton, Duquesne, LaSalle, Saint Joes, Davidson, and a couple others. The bigger question I have, is how Dayton fans will actually attend, and when will they arrive? Thursday, Friday, or Saturday? Will folks be committed, or is it waiting and seeing before coming out of the woodwork for a UD semifinal game? I called PPG Paints Arena for clarity on the general seating issue. The general seating will apply to all tickets, nor just a givdn price level. Same price for all Wednesday tickets, and all same price for all Thursday tickets, regardless if you purchase individual sessions, or if you purchase All Sessions Packet. I find this to be somewhat of a crock of crap-Ola; not the end of the world, but kind of bull stink. That will not really help the TV image, as it wil just make the end zones completely bare...just saying. As for the PPG paints security staff, don't push them too far, they are not the nicest or most UD fan friendly. Make no mistake, they will have their Duquesne shirts on under the security outfits. Hopefully Duquesne goes down early, because I really don't want UD to face them a third time in that atmosphere...at-least not prior to the championship game. It's an at-large bid accident waiting to happen. UD fans, I suggest getting to Pittsburgh and enjoying this years conference tournament; because, while the A10 loves our money, they despise our presence; so don't look for the A10 tournament to be this close to Dayton Ohio anytime in the next 10-20 years. The A10 will cater to the geographic need of every East Coast in the league, but not UD. Remember, the only reason the tournament is in Pittsburgh, is the result of low end sophomoric negotiation skills from the conference commissioner. Otherwise it would be in Brooklyn again...forever.

I'm sorry..what!? They despise our presence? What makes you say that? Did I miss something here? I figure we're their darling.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by 66flyer Church Brew works is the only restaurant away from the hotel that I've been to, but I could eat there every day, lol. GO FLYERS!

The novelty of Brew Works is pretty cool...and the food was decent...but you are better served getting food from one of the local joints on the south side. Speaking in terms of value for what you get. Brew works wasn't anything that I would go out of my way for...

[RhodyRamsRep]

Hey Flyers fans!

If any of you are looking for a great deal on A10 Tournament tickets, give us a call! We currently have packages starting at $135 for ALL 7 sessions in Section 120.

If you don’t feel like talking with a URI rep (we understand) feel free to use the link below to get your tickets.

Shoot me an email or give me a buzz if you have any questions or concerns.



http://http://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin...=SALES&RSRC=TF



Tyler Foley
(401)874-4295
tfoley@uri.edu
Twitter: @RhodyTickets
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	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by RhodyRamsRep Hey Flyers fans! If any of you are looking for a great deal on A10 Tournament tickets, give us a call! We currently have packages starting at $135 for ALL 7 sessions in Section 120. If you don’t feel like talking with a URI rep (we understand) feel free to use the link below to get your tickets. Shoot me an email or give me a buzz if you have any questions or concerns. http://http://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin...=SALES&RSRC=TF Tyler Foley (401)874-4295 tfoley@uri.edu Twitter: @RhodyTickets [/SIZE]

Is this not the ultimate sign of respect for our fans?
Or a last act of a desperate program.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[duq81]

Pittsburgh will be celebrating St. Paddy's Day that weekend. There will be a large parade Downtown Saturday morning, followed by much partying across the city. Ground zero will be along E. Carson St., between 10th St, and 29th St. This is on the South Side of the city. This is big fun, especially for the under 30 crowd. Those who don't want to be around the youth might want to settle for Market Square, which is Downtown.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by duq81 Pittsburgh will be celebrating St. Paddy's Day that weekend. There will be a large parade Downtown Saturday morning, followed by much partying across the city. Ground zero will be along E. Carson St., between 10th St, and 29th St. This is on the South Side of the city. This is big fun, especially for the under 30 crowd. Those who don't want to be around the youth might want to settle for Market Square, which is Downtown.

UD Pep Band is part of the parade. Party on!

[rollo]

Originally Posted by MrFlyerFanatic UD Pep Band is part of the parade. Party on!

What jacket will Willie wear??? That one her wore vs VCU was awesome!


BTW, the National Anthem singer was awesome X 10!

[66flyer]

Celebrating St. Paddy's Day a week early? Because of all the visitors? Or are they calendar impaired?

[ClaytonFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by rollo What jacket will Willie wear??? That one her wore vs VCU was awesome! !

I would love to know what that thing cost? Is it insured?

[ud86]

For those UD fans staying in Pittsburgh Friday night, are there any UD events planned? (Of course, assuming that the Flyers win their Noon game on Friday afternoon.) I am aware of the UD fan event 2 hours before the game at Noon on Friday, but would like to know where UD fans are planning to hang out during the evening. I have no interest in watching the 6pm A10 tournament games.

[Swampy Meadows]

Since UD's 1st game is Friday and it's Lent, if you are looking for a great fish sandwich head to The Original Oyster House in Market Square.

I used to go there for lunch when I worked in Da 'Burgh and the locals would come in and order "a fish and an Arn." Translation: a fish sandwich and and Iron City beer.

Zero atmosphere but an outstanding fish sandwich.

[Figgie123]

Originally Posted by ud86 For those UD fans staying in Pittsburgh Friday night, are there any UD events planned? (Of course, assuming that the Flyers win their Noon game on Friday afternoon.) I am aware of the UD fan event 2 hours before the game at Noon on Friday, but would like to know where UD fans are planning to hang out during the evening. I have no interest in watching the 6pm A10 tournament games.

I'll be hanging out at PPG Paints Arena watching the rest of the quarterfinals!

[Beatty Town Coach]

Makes since Figgie; as there is likely to be major NCAA at-large bid implications in those quarterfinals. That round is bound to set the stage for a great semifinal/finals weekend, with lots of National implications.

[Piqua Flyer '66]

UD fan event Fri before
Noon game...where?

[Beatty Town Coach]

Buford's Kitchen on 5th; directly across the street from PPG PAINTS ARENA...one of main gates right there also. $20 a person.

[udhoopsfan]

Headed to Pitt on Saturday and looking for tickets to Sunday's championship game. Suggestions?
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[UD93 Steve]

Originally Posted by udhoopsfan Headed to Pitt on Saturday and looking for tickets to Sunday's championship game. Suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device

I got mine from Vivid Seats. There is always Stub Hub. I notice that they have a lot of the same tickets, but the price isn't always the same.

[Buster Goode]

Any good places to find Sunday tickets without getting bent over on cost?
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[steve]

Originally Posted by Buster Goode Any good places to find Sunday tickets without getting bent over on cost? Posted via Mobile Device

Absolutely...Just wait until the fans of the teams that lose in the semis exit the arena..

[Lifelong Flyer Fan]

Seem to remember some poster(s) thought that attendance would be down from what it has been at Barclays. A10 released this yesterday on ticket sales. (I know sales doesn't necessarily equate to attendance, but it's a good start.)

For the first time in the 41-year history of the tournament, the conference has surpassed $1 million in ticket sales. The previous overall championship revenue record was $930,302, set last year at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

http://www.atlantic10.com/ViewArticl...846.1483529540

[CE80]

Originally Posted by Lifelong Flyer Fan Seem to remember some poster(s) thought that attendance would be down from what it has been at Barclays. A10 released this yesterday on ticket sales. (I know sales doesn't necessarily equate to attendance, but it's a good start.) For the first time in the 41-year history of the tournament, the conference has surpassed $1 million in ticket sales. The previous overall championship revenue record was $930,302, set last year at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. http://www.atlantic10.com/ViewArticl...846.1483529540

I was one of those. Not sure of ticket prices this year vs previous years so how much of a boost in sales was the result of increased ticket prices, if any? I will wait to see the actual attendance. Believe me, I want to be proven wrong on attendance. Thinking about it more, Pittsburgh is the best location in the middle of the biggest teams as far as attendance - UD, VCU SBU.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[TA111]

The central location means it will be the best attended tourney. I would bet UD will have double the fans in Pitt vs Brooklyn. There will be a lot of Flyer red in the arena.

[rollo]

I'm royally jealous of all who are going.

[ud2]

What was the ticket revenue when the A10T was in Dayton for 2 years?

[ClaytonFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by rollo I'm royally jealous of all who are going.

My small group all canceled on me as well. Glad I had not bought tickets and was just going to wing it. Canceling the hotel sucks too

[Figgie123]

I swear I'm the only member of the Royal Roundtable staying in Pittsburgh through Monday. I'll have to find some Royal Hole-in-the-Wall to have dinner Sunday night. (And I'll send my expense report to rollo, when I'm back in Dayton.)

[cj]

Originally Posted by Figgie123 I swear I'm the only member of the Royal Roundtable staying in Pittsburgh through Monday. I'll have to find some Royal Hole-in-the-Wall to have dinner Sunday night. (And I'll send my expense report to rollo, when I'm back in Dayton.)

The per diem of the royal roundtable members is $0.00. King Rollo expects you to find someone worthy that will comp your meal.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by Figgie123 I swear I'm the only member of the Royal Roundtable staying in Pittsburgh through Monday. I'll have to find some Royal Hole-in-the-Wall to have dinner Sunday night. (And I'll send my expense report to rollo, when I'm back in Dayton.)

I believe Sargent-at-Arms Sir Shocka is going....give him the Royal expense report and he can forward it to Sir SDF, the Royal Comptroller. The buck stops there.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Originally Posted by ClaytonFlyerFan My small group all canceled on me as well. Glad I had not bought tickets and was just going to wing it. Canceling the hotel sucks too

Everybody talks big and is pumped until its time to ask the wife/gf for permission.

[UD62]

Originally Posted by BRob2Perryman3 Everybody talks big and is pumped until its time to ask the wife/gf for permission.

I would submit that if you have to ask your gf for permission, you better look at that relationship. Now wife can be a different matter.

[MrFlyerFanatic]

Originally Posted by UD62 I would submit that if you have to ask your gf for permission, you better look at that relationship. Now wife can be a different matter.

If you have the respect to consult the gf, your relationship is probably in good standing.
It's what you do with the answer that tells the real story.

[CE80]

Get it in the pre-nup if you are Flyer fan and getting married.

[UD62]

Originally Posted by MrFlyerFanatic If you have the respect to consult the gf, your relationship is probably in good standing. It's what you do with the answer that tells the real story.

I just see a difference between consult and ask permission.

[mikeymo85]

my wife and I will be there for Saturday and Sunday. we do not have tickets. we were counting on buying off the losers, hope this works. we would have to see the losers at the arena on friday right? do losers sell them at the hotels? we are staying where the team stays. If we get in later on Friday are we out of luck?

[duq81]

Originally Posted by 66flyer Celebrating St. Paddy's Day a week early? Because of all the visitors? Or are they calendar impaired?

The parade is never held after the 17th. Since the actual day is next Friday, that pushes everything up to the 11th. They'll still be out in large numbers next Friday night.

[ClaytonFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by BRob2Perryman3 Everybody talks big and is pumped until its time to ask the wife/gf for permission.

You hit the nail right on the head! Plus kids activities messed it up for one, but overall I need more dependable friends! Still hoping the wife and I might be able to pull off a trip over for just Saturday and Sunday.

[ruechalgrin]

Dayton a 28.8% chance to win the Tourney, but a much harder road than VCU to get there.

http://kenpom.com/blog/2017-atlantic...ment-forecast/

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by rollo I believe Sargent-at-Arms Sir Shocka is going....give him the Royal expense report and he can forward it to Sir SDF, the Royal Comptroller. The buck stops there.

Royal Expense report sees 13 dollar 24oz beers....

[Beatty Town Coach]

I spent $50 for virtually nothing at first session tonight...watch your wallet closely at PPG.

If you want a good ticket for the weekend, you better get to getting. If UD and VCU are in semifinals session, it will be virtually soldout.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by shocka43 Royal Expense report sees 13 dollar 24oz beers....

Put that and cab fare under 'fuel expense'.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by rollo I'm royally jealous of all who are going.

Not any more.