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Post by greenblood on Mar 7, 2014 9:32:16 GMT -5
I am hoping for a big crowd in person, but am concerned that the ticket prices online will put some people off. If you search the 'siena sections' 22-24 and try to buy online with fees and taxes it's a little over $50.00 per ticket.
If that is what is holding you back, yesterday, before the ladies game I questioned the people at the ticket window. General admission tickets are $10.00 at the gate and lets face facts, there will NEVER be a sell out in Springfield, so.....
By my calculations, people going to the watch party will be limited by the time driving over and back because by the time you eat and drink off site, it could be equal to the drive over and back in gas and the ticket price.
No offense to Recovery Room, great place, but the kids need all the fannies in the seats that they can get live in MAACachusetts (can't wait to ditch that!).
I for one promise to eat at the Recovery Room next year when the tourney returns to the MAACAlbany!
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Post by sienasaint3 on Mar 7, 2014 10:11:50 GMT -5
Yea that is probably the case. But a small group of fans can make a big impact if they want to.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2014 10:23:10 GMT -5
Yeah, not a chance in hell that I'm paying $50 for a ticket tomorrow. Going general admission, $10, and getting as close to the Siena bench as possible.
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Post by greenblood on Mar 7, 2014 10:32:06 GMT -5
To further clarify, if you buy a ticket in the Siena Sections at the gate, without taxes and fees I believe the price is around $35.00. Still the $10.00 option is the way to go IMHO.
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Post by DelmartianEd on Mar 7, 2014 13:33:56 GMT -5
Yep, I'll be buying the $10 tickets.
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Post by billmurray on Mar 7, 2014 13:41:44 GMT -5
$10 seat for me too I'll use the other $25 for lunch outside the arena somewhere. Any suggestions?
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Post by SienaSteve on Mar 7, 2014 13:49:16 GMT -5
Feeling better now about hopping off the Yankee Trails bus and getting the $10 tickets...just curious though, is there a 4 tickets for $50 deal or something like that which might include dogs and soda?
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Post by SienaHCT14 on Mar 7, 2014 14:20:22 GMT -5
$10 seat for me too I'll use the other $25 for lunch outside the arena somewhere. Any suggestions? McCaffrey's Public House is a good option, Irish pub food. There are also a bunch of small pizza places scattered around the arena if you are looking for a quick slice. |
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Post by DelmartianEd on Mar 7, 2014 14:27:26 GMT -5
$10 seat for me too I'll use the other $25 for lunch outside the arena somewhere. Any suggestions? If you stay for dinner, Theodores BBQ is pretty good. Unfortunately they don't open for Saturday lunch. "Session IV" tickets are good for both the Iona-Rider game at Noon and the Siena-Canisius game at 2:30pm, so my plan is just to head into the arena and get some concessions. |
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Post by billmurray on Mar 7, 2014 14:37:08 GMT -5
My idea was lunch and then the second half of Iona-rider.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2014 15:24:29 GMT -5
Mardi Gras is worth a visit on Taylor Street.
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Post by greenblood on Mar 7, 2014 15:41:33 GMT -5
There's a decent sports bar w/ good menu on main street near the arena. For $$$ dining there is a decent Italian restaurant a few blocks away (Adolfo's).
These are the 'participating' restaurants for the tournament - not really sure what if any deals there are but there is a print your passport on the MAAC website:
Uno Chicago Grill Riverfront
820 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105
Nadim’s Downtown
1390 Main St
Springfield, MA 01103
The Fort/Student Prince
8 Fort St
Springfield, MA 01103
Samuel’s
1000 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105
Champion’s (Marriott)
1500 Main St
Springfield, MA 01103
Theodores’
201 Worthington St
Springfield, MA 01103
Max’s Tavern
1000 Hall of Fame Ave
Springfield, MA 01105
Picks/MVP (Sheraton)
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
Adolfo’s
254 Worthington St
Springfield, MA 01103
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Post by greenblood on Mar 7, 2014 15:42:03 GMT -5
Feeling better now about hopping off the Yankee Trails bus and getting the $10 tickets...just curious though, is there a 4 tickets for $50 deal or something like that which might include dogs and soda? Glad you got connected with the bus! |
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Post by buffalo butt on Mar 7, 2014 16:35:43 GMT -5
Mardi Gras is worth a visit on Taylor Street. Hahaha I recommend the beef curtains |
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Post by musicman on Mar 7, 2014 16:44:49 GMT -5
My idea was lunch and then the second half of Iona-rider. I'm with you Bill. My wife and I are going to catch a little lunch and pre-tune at JT's Sports Pub around 12:30 and catch the second half of the Iona game also. JT's about 500 feet from MASS Mutual. |
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