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11-20-2019, 08:07 AM #11"He's a little bit ball-dominant, he needs to have the ball in his hands, and he's not a good shooter." Ball-dominant … isn't that a nice way of calling someone a ball hog? Where is my Jay Bilas Thesaurus?
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11-20-2019, 09:15 AM #12
There is nothing quite like the BE tournament @ MSG.
There is a reason every conference wants to play their tournament at MSG. Been to over 20 of them now. It has always been an amazing experience to watch the tournament before X joined and now with X (even with a smaller number of teams) it is even better.
Absolutely worth the trip for any X fan. Though, being that I live just outside the city (and have lived in Manhattan for many of the years I attended those 20 BE tournaments) it is easier for me to make that statement. Still, I would like to assure X fans that they will find it a thrilling spectacle at a truly special venue in a simply spectacular city.
There are many ways to get tickets but as some have pointed out, it really comes down to supply and demand. Buying ahead is obviously the safe bet, but sometimes you can get lucky by waiting. There were a few games years ago where I was able to get tickets outside for half price right before tipoff, though not as likely these days. If I were coming from out of town, I’d probably buy my tickets ahead of time so I could just relax and enjoy the entire trip.
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11-20-2019, 09:36 AM #13
Really, they should have the Tournament in Pittsburgh. Same thing. Enjoy your $20 cheeseburgers.
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11-20-2019, 10:06 AM #14
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The Big East tourney at the Mecca of basketball has been on my bucket list since the original Big East days of Ewing, Mullin, Pinckney, Walter Berry, et al. Finally getting there 2 years ago to see the Muskies play was everything I imagined, even with the loss to Providence. The electricity in the Garden was palpable and even watching X squander that lead I could appreciate the atmosphere. A must for all Muskie and college basketball fans.
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11-20-2019, 05:14 PM #15
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12-09-2019, 10:38 AM #16
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Just adding to those that have validated this experience. It's simply a great sporting experience. Friday and Saturday nights are electric. I would go every year if I could.
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12-11-2019, 08:21 PM #17
I am considering going to BE tourney. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the Hotel Pennsylvania. Price and location seem ok but lots of reviews on trip advisor are very negative. Your take
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12-12-2019, 10:05 AM #18
I have not stayed there personally. I believe there are some people on here who have. I have stayed at the Moxy (Marriott Property). It's a tiny room but I wasn't in the room much. Many on here favor the Embassy Suites as I believe they have a free happy hour.
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Embassy Suites near the Theater District between Times Square & MSG is a great spot. It's at 60 West 37th Street. Easy walking distance to anything you want to get to. Lots of Xavier fans have stayed there. Free Breakfast. (I also think they have a Happy Hour)
"He's a little bit ball-dominant, he needs to have the ball in his hands, and he's not a good shooter." Ball-dominant … isn't that a nice way of calling someone a ball hog? Where is my Jay Bilas Thesaurus?
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