Slightly OT - Big Ten Tournament
My friends and I were contemplating buying tickets for the big ten tourney, if anyone has gone I'd like to hear their experiences. Bar scene, parking, game day, anything I should know about Indy? I'd really like some MGoBoard input.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:48 PM ^
I'm from Indy have been to the the tourny the last few years. If you have a big ten student i.d. You'll get a big discount for all the games (I hope that's still the case). I havent been a student in while and it worked for me last year. Those seats arent close to the court, but there is not a bad seat in Conseco. It's a very nice arena. There is plenty of parking in Indy with lucas oil, circle center mall parking, and parking at Conseco (all very close). Plenty of street parking if you dont mind a little walk. Good/chill bars on Massachusets Ave. Great bar scene and night life in Broadripple, but that's not downtown. Maybe a 10 min cab ride from downtown. Its usually a bit of a younger crowd. I'm a member of the Indy alumni chapter, but I havent seen any tailgaiting or group info yet, but I may have just missed it.
Hope this helps
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:54 PM ^
Thanks a bunch this is the type of info I was looking for.
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:07 PM ^
No problem. Just because I forgot, there's a bunch of big bars in the heart downtown a block away from Conseco if you want to stay there. There should be plenty of hotels downtown with cheaper options outside the immediate area. For a smaller city, Indy never seems to be overrun or crowded even with big events.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:50 PM ^
Please come back to Chicago.
Kthxbye.
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:50 PM ^
Dear Chicago:
At least we're not considering Nebraska (yet).
Sincerely,
The Big Ten Tourny
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:05 AM ^
downtown Indy is a far superior BTT venue to the United Center. It's really not a debatable point. Lots of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, plenty of hotel rooms, some interesting culture, all within 6 blocks of Conseco. If the tourney could be held in the Loop I'd agree with you, but as it is, Indy wins going away.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 AM ^
Of course it is, but my TransitChicago card doesn't get me to Indy.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:29 PM ^
The Chinatown Bus will get you there for $15, but that's a harder commitment. If I lived in Chicago I'd want it there too.
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
He went to the earlier games, misplaced his tickets, amd couldn't even watch at the hotel because no big ten network...to bad he was sparty fan
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
I'm going for the first time this year. The tickets came with a pamphlet saying that the Michigan faithful will be gathering at O'Reilly's Irish Bar and Restaurant, 36 South Pennsylvania St, just up the street from Conseco Fieldhouse. See you there!
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:23 PM ^
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:43 PM ^
I would agree that the best way to go is to buy tickets for single games/sessions from scalpers unless you want to see a buch of games. Since Michigan is unlikely to make it far in tournament it is more economical than buying the entire package. If Michigan does keep winning there are plenty of people trying to dump tickets after their team is knocked out.
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:58 PM ^
I used to go in Chicago, and the fans of team knocked out early, particularly ones that were upset (lost in an upset, not feeling angry) would give away their later round tickets. Thanks Indiana!
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:49 AM ^
I don't see how this is every slightly off topic....
I'd love to go to the BTT some year. Especially a year when M has a shot at the thing.