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Dec 5, 2012 8:00:57 GMT -5
Post by DuddingtonHoya on Dec 5, 2012 8:00:57 GMT -5
The games at Barkley's and MSG were awesome. Combined with St Johns on the road and the BET, NYC Hoyas are really getting alot of time in front of the team this year.
This year was a bit of an anomaly bc we were in both Jimmy V and Coaches v Cancer. But if we the team could schedule more marquee matchups in the NYC area even outside of the early season tournaments, it will help to cement the Hoyas' national brand even as the rest of the BE crumbles.
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nychoya3
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Dec 5, 2012 8:46:23 GMT -5
Post by nychoya3 on Dec 5, 2012 8:46:23 GMT -5
National brand = play as many games in New York as possible!!!
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NYC
Dec 5, 2012 9:10:10 GMT -5
Post by Coast2CoastHoya on Dec 5, 2012 9:10:10 GMT -5
NYC Hoyas have seen only one fewer game (3) in person this year than the DC Hoyas (4)!
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DanMcQ
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Dec 5, 2012 9:26:20 GMT -5
Post by DanMcQ on Dec 5, 2012 9:26:20 GMT -5
NYC Hoyas have seen only one fewer game (3) in person this year than the DC Hoyas (4)! Yes, but JohnnyJones has seem them ALL.
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jahidihoya
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Dec 5, 2012 9:56:53 GMT -5
Post by jahidihoya on Dec 5, 2012 9:56:53 GMT -5
We should all chip in to get him a ticket to the game at Marquette. Keep the streak alive!
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NYC
Dec 5, 2012 10:03:23 GMT -5
Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Dec 5, 2012 10:03:23 GMT -5
If anybody in the New York area can make it out to Rutgers to see our game there, I highly recommend it. The RAC is a great venue to see a game. I went two years ago and it was fun. It's very different from the MSG experience but still fun.
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skyhoya
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Dec 5, 2012 10:28:33 GMT -5
Post by skyhoya on Dec 5, 2012 10:28:33 GMT -5
there is nothing great about playing in NYC, much better at the booth. You NYers need to realize there is a world outside the highest taxed city in the country.
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seaweed
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Dec 5, 2012 11:10:15 GMT -5
Post by seaweed on Dec 5, 2012 11:10:15 GMT -5
sorry sky but if you don't think basketball games played in MSG are special, you don't understand GU, the Big East or really college bball
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Dec 5, 2012 11:27:29 GMT -5
Post by westendhoya on Dec 5, 2012 11:27:29 GMT -5
there is nothing great about playing in NYC, much better at the booth. You NYers need to realize there is a world outside the highest taxed city in the country. Couldn't be more off base...I would have to assume you've never seen a BET game in person but I'm sure you'll tell me you have
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skyhoya
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Dec 5, 2012 11:53:18 GMT -5
Post by skyhoya on Dec 5, 2012 11:53:18 GMT -5
I did 4 BE tourneys- all the games, plus a number of other games, the NIT finals, . I've also done 6 ACC tourneys, 2 PACTEN and 2 B1G tourneys and I see little difference in atmosphere, other than MSG is darker. The fans at the ACC and B1G were louder. The PACTEN were more laid back and cheerleaders were knock outs.
My memory of MSG was walking down the street smelling urine, sorry homers. There is nothing to like around MSG for 90% of the country.
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NYC
Dec 5, 2012 11:58:13 GMT -5
Post by westendhoya on Dec 5, 2012 11:58:13 GMT -5
I did 4 BE tourneys- all the games, plus a number of other games, the NIT finals, . I've also done 6 ACC tourneys, 2 PACTEN and 2 B1G tourneys and I see little difference in atmosphere, other than MSG is darker. The fans at the ACC and B1G were louder. The PACTEN were more laid back and cheerleaders were knock outs. My memory of MSG was walking down the street smelling urine, sorry homers. There is nothing to like around MSG for 90% of the country. Sounds like someone who couldn't handle New York...don't worry not everyone can.
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Boz
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Dec 5, 2012 12:17:48 GMT -5
Post by Boz on Dec 5, 2012 12:17:48 GMT -5
I am of two minds on this.
On the one hand, it is absolutely true that there is really nothing objectively special about MSG as an arena. No, really. There are so many nicer arenas to watch a game. I haven't been there (yet), but I would imagine Barclay's is probably one of them. And yes, its bustling and active, but the area around MSG is one of my least favorite in all of Manhattan.
On the other hand, NYC, for better or for worse is the media capital of the world. MSG is, again for better or worse, the world's (or at least the US's) most famous arena. Top teams play there. And, at least with respect to college basketball, pretty much ONLY top teams. And this is not even mentioning the fact that MSG is inexorably tied to the tradition and greatness that is (or was) the Big East.
Is playing in MSG special? Absolutely it is, particularly for Georgetown. But I do see the point of those who would say they like other places (or cities) better.
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boxout05
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Dec 5, 2012 12:54:08 GMT -5
Post by boxout05 on Dec 5, 2012 12:54:08 GMT -5
Even if you dislike MSG and think other venues are better, Verizon isn't one of them. It's our home court and yet Gtown crowds are sparse, lifeless, and often outnumbered by other teams. Furthermore, the staff is surly and concessions are neither cheap nor remarkable. As opposed to MSG, the venue has no history or prominence and does not add to the excitement of game held there. VC is better for Gtown than any alternative, but you're not going to tell your kids about what a great place it was. It's just a location for the game.
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hoyatables
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Dec 5, 2012 12:59:40 GMT -5
Post by hoyatables on Dec 5, 2012 12:59:40 GMT -5
Most arenas are ketchup. MSG is a high quality spicy brown whole grain mustard.
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Cambridge
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Dec 5, 2012 13:09:02 GMT -5
Post by Cambridge on Dec 5, 2012 13:09:02 GMT -5
First time there since renovation. Huge food upgrades. Much nicer concourses.
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hoyainla
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Dec 5, 2012 13:16:03 GMT -5
Post by hoyainla on Dec 5, 2012 13:16:03 GMT -5
there is nothing great about playing in NYC, much better at the booth. You NYers need to realize there is a world outside the highest taxed city in the country. I guess you haven't seen the new California tax rates.
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DanMcQ
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Dec 5, 2012 13:53:21 GMT -5
Post by DanMcQ on Dec 5, 2012 13:53:21 GMT -5
Except for the cheeseburger with two oversized floury pancakes as "bun" (not to mention the $10 beers). The seating inside is upgraded too, but apparently not enough to comfortably fit a jahaidihoya body.
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NYC
Dec 5, 2012 14:20:01 GMT -5
Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Dec 5, 2012 14:20:01 GMT -5
Except for the cheeseburger with two oversized floury pancakes as "bun" (not to mention the $10 beers). The seating inside is upgraded too, but apparently not enough to comfortably fit a jahaidihoya body. I was sitting in the front row of the 200s section (row 4, not sure where Rows 1-3 went...). Basically, I had glass that separates the press from the seats right in front of me and the leg room was absolutely terrible. Luckily, I had nobody near me so I could stretch out, but it would be miserable for a packed game. I'm also pretty short and small, it would be a nightmare for someone tall with long legs. I think other rows in the 200s would be better because you wouldn't have the glass in front, but it was pretty uncomfortable. I agree that the food options and concourses are definitely a huge improvement over what used to exist.
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NYC
Dec 5, 2012 14:32:34 GMT -5
Post by JohnnyJones on Dec 5, 2012 14:32:34 GMT -5
NYC Hoyas have seen only one fewer game (3) in person this year than the DC Hoyas (4)! Yes, but JohnnyJones has seem them ALL. That is pretty cool - having seen all 11 of our games in person heading into Marquette on 1/5. My wife is particularly impressed.
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skyhoya
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Dec 5, 2012 14:33:27 GMT -5
Post by skyhoya on Dec 5, 2012 14:33:27 GMT -5
I only go to see great live sporting events. I don't care about taxes, because I don't have vote on them. I don't buy stadium/venue food, I would rather have a great meal prior to the event. When I go to MSG, I have always have great seats, but I don't see anything special about the arena.
As a out of towner, my family have decided not to do the BET, for the same total package price, we can do all the rounds of the big dance and spread it over three weekends. It's been a while since The HOYAS did the FF in Atlanta.
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