As you all know UM Basketball is head to NYC for the second time in this early season to take on Beilein's former team in WVU.
For as good as our basketball team is this season (and it being my first time NYC) I was wondering who's going to NYC this weekend?
What are your plans for the weekend in NYC?
Me
How can a post with a value
How can a post with a value of 5 be "underrated"?
I'll be there.
I'll be there.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
I'll be there
My brother lives in Brooklyn so it was the perfect two birds, one stone situation. I'm really excited to see the new arena and this fantastic team we have.
"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman
4th row, mid court
With my boys. Their first hoops game ever.
Walkable from my place
I'll be behind one of the baskets. Arena is great on the inside, awesome array of concessions...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2012/09/28/food-options-galore-...
me too!
Third Row behind the basket
"This might sound arrogant and if it is, it is. We're Michigan."- Brady Fucking Hoke
I am not going, but that
I am not going, but that concession list makes me wish I was... McClure Pickles are amazing! (and a Michigan product).
Have fun and go blue!
I don't know who's hair is better, John Stamos circa Full House or Denard
GO BLUE
Speaking of food....
And if you're of age...
And if you're of age... Spitzer's Corner after. Great beer options, although it gets crowded friday nights.
If you're looking for really cheap, but really good food (puerto rican/caribbean), go to El Castillo de Jagua. Went there all the time when I was a kid. If you're timid, just go for the cuban sandwich (preferrably sweet plantains.)
Touchdown Michigan!
Calexico is really good. I
Calexico is really good. I didn't know they had fatty cue, I've been wanting to go to that one so I'll have to find it on Sat.
Call Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow
Warning
Check in advance. I don't know if these games are selling out, but if they're not close to selling out, there's a chance that they won't open all concession stands. I know they didn't for some of the earlier college bball games at Barclays'
I'm also within walking distance in BKLYN
I'll be midcourt row 2 (which I think is really like row 6 or something) opposite the benches. Looking forward to checking out the new arena for the first time. Got to see the team win twice at MSG. What a cool opportunity to check them out again during this really fun season!
And just a reminder, Alumni Club is having a pre-game event at the arena (pre-registration required). Food and some special guests will be there:
http://nyc.umclubs.com/index.php?page=brooklyn-hoops-go-blue-tailgate
What are some good Broadway shows going on right now?
It's not for me, but as a compromise with the lady.
Cats...
It's a "must see"!
You'rein luck, there's a TKTS
You'rein luck, there's a TKTS in downtown brooklyn, walkable from Barclays. I've heard amazing things about Book of Mormon. I saw Memphis- really liked it. Wicked was awesome too (NH, of course.)
Touchdown Michigan!
Book of Mormon
I'm not a broadway guy either, but have heard only positive reviews. Getting tickets this late in the game may be an issue.
Getting tickets at ALL will be an issue.
Sold out way in advance, probably only way is to sell a child and go to a broker.
Not knowing you or what you (and/or) your lady would like, three very different recommendations for which tix are available (Google for reviews or more info): Peter and the Starcatcher, Once and War Horse (at Lincoln Center).
EDIT: Here's the Book of Mormon page on broadwaybox.com, a great place to check for discount coupons/codes and links to brokers w/tix for sold-out shows:
http://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/the_book_of_mormon_nyc_tickets.aspx
Once
Once.
Small theater, good music, and there's an actual bar on the stage where you can get a drink before the show or at intermission. (Though be warned, the Jameson is $15 a pop).
TKTS had day of tix the day I went, as well, so they were half price (given the holiday theater crowds, I'm dubious that this will be the case)
GF is in the biz
GF is in the biz so I see or hear about most of the shows. If you're a high roller (I'm not), tix on the secondary market for Book of Mormon or Wicked are a can't miss.
I recommend Chaplin, Newsies, or Once if you're not set on seeing one of the classic shows (ie. Lion King, Phantom of the Opera).
Peter and the Starcatcher is a really good play - not a musical, but incredibly charming
Book of Mormon
Go. You'll both have a great time.
I'll be there. The stadium
I'll be there. The stadium is sick, big open concourse, great food, and feels small / very intimate as it's more vertical than horizontal. Not a bad seat in the house, and it looks very slick too. It obviously doesn't have the history but as far as facilities go it way outclasses the Garden.
Call Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow
I'm going
Just moved to the city (recent grad) so I've been jonesing for some M bball. Can't wait to see this crew in action.
Inspiring haters to hate since 1817.
I live just a 20-minute walk
I live just a 20-minute walk away. I'm bringing my older boy (he's 13) for his first live ball game. We'll see if he makes it through the whole thing or not. Regardless, I will be there for the duration.
Which BK neighborhood do you live in?
I'm also about 20 minutes away (near Grand Army Plaza)
BTB, Conor's, and the Jug= The Trifecta
I'm on the corner of 8th Ave.
I'm on the corner of 8th Ave. and Carroll.
Technically, I will be
at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues for 3-4 hours this Saturday, but it won't be for the game... I will be shopping at the Target and Best Buy across the street.
Gotta get my Christmas shopping done while my fiancee is out of town.
However, I will be shouting "Go Blue" as I walk past the crowds with my Target bags on my way home.
BTB, Conor's, and the Jug= The Trifecta
Have the tickets and all set
Have the tickets and all set to go....
...but my sister is expecting her first. (she is 4 days past her due date). She would not do that to me, would she? I was a good older brother to her....
The signal on your mobile
The signal on your mobile phone might not be very strong in the arena, if you know what I mean.
If I tell you it's Easter, you better start looking for eggs.
Some folks call it a sling blade, I call it a kaiser blade.
Section 25
The fiance and I will be rocking our hockey jerseys in Section 25!
Driving from Ohio tomorrow.
Driving from Ohio tomorrow. Staying at a hotel on W 51st St near Rockefeller Plaza. Taking my wife to an open call for CBS Sat morning, roaming around the city while she's there, then maybe to the game later on. I really want to go and will be disappointed in myself if I don't go to the game while I'm in town
If anyone is staying at the
If anyone is staying at the Plaza Hotel there, be careful, they have the finest idiots in NYC working there. Can you believe they let an 8 year old check in with his fathers credit card??!!!
/s
"Hi this is Peter McCallister, the Father"
so good.
BTB, Conor's, and the Jug= The Trifecta
Santa Con
If you want a good time Santa Con is also happening all day Saturday, so you can party before the game in Manhattan and then take the subway to Brooklyn for the game http://nycsantacon.com/
I was going to recommend that
I was going to recommend that people dress up as maize and blue santas and participate in santa con all day before going to the game.
Ugh. Santacon is the worst
Ugh. Santacon is the worst thing ever.
http://gothamist.com/2011/12/12/its_time_for_santacon_to_stop.php
Never been?
Its actually an awesome experience. Sure there are idiots, but there are idiots at every major football game every saturday and sunday. We might as well cancel the Notre Dame game now because some frat kids are going to puke before entering the stadium.
I went 2 years ago and it was a blast. Now mind you, I had my fill of fun by 10pm, so I can't speak for late night antics. However, going location to location (mostly at bars or empty parks - because its dang cold outside!) singing carols. The highlight of the night was taking over the subway singing carols - to the appreciation of the non-Santas also there.
Don't judge the masses by the idiots around them.
Live in the midst of its
Live in the midst of its route. So I've participated, if not voluntarily. It only takes one group of assholes to ruin an impression of an event. And I've seen a lot more than that. Drunk Santas weaving down the middle of the street swinging at cars. Drunk Santas fighting at 2 AM jn front of my building. Drunk Santas passed out on the sidewalk in the afternoon, and all kinds of stories about random groping and harassment are common. And it seems to have gotten worse the last few years.
When the team played in NY
When the team played in NY over Thanksgiving, the Michigan fans took that place over. It was a pleasant surprise. I hope that happens again.
Go Blue! Always!
It will, and I'll be there to
It will, and I'll be there to tell you about it. Go Blue!
Touchdown Michigan!
Cripes! I forgot all about that game this weekend...
And am in Maine this weekend instead of my apt in Brooklyn. That sucks.
I'll definitely be there
I'll definitely be there knocking out to things at once, taking my almost three month your old with my dad to see her great grandmother for the first time and will swing by to watch the game also. Should be a damn good weekend.
Meh....
Row 7
Opposite the benches with my parents and family friends (WVU fans). I'm excited to see this team in person.
I will be there. I don't
I will be there. I don't know what my plans are since I am getting in Sat afternoon and leavin Sun afternoon. Probably my plans will involve drinking beers.
I live about 10-15 minutes
I live about 10-15 minutes walking. I'm really excited to catch this game, I was in Atlanta for the last MBB tour in MSG.
Touchdown Michigan!
Highjacking this: heading to
Highjacking this: heading to Ann Arbor for the Michigan/WMU game. Any "must see" bars/restaurants for two newbies from South Carolina to experience? I, myself have been to AA many times but it's been mainly for football. We'll have plenty of time roaming around Ann Arbor. Ideas?
Rick's American Cafe.
Rick's American Cafe.
Haha, I know enough about
Haha, I know enough about that one.
NYC crowd rocks
I can't wait to hear the NYC UM crowd rock the stadium like MSG earlier in the year. You were all incredible. Wish I could be there.
I live...
...1.5 miles from Barclays in Park Slope so I'll be there.
Der Schwarze Koelner in Fort Greene is a great pre-game spot with boots of German beer and delicious brats etc.
Bierkraft (amazing selection of beers) and Pork Slope (pulled pork, bacon, BBQ, mac & cheese) down Fifth Avenue are both worth checking out. Plenty of bars and restaurants on this stretch.
Flatbush Farm is good but a little more hipster. The hanger steak sandwich at Cubana Cafe is one of my favorites.
If you're coming from out of town, please just don't go to Buffalo Wild Wings or Applebees in the Atlantic Terminal Mall.
I will be wearing my hockey jersey in the upperbowl somewhere