Quarterfinals at Princeton Roll Call

[Jordan 04]

[quote Josh '99][quote Beeeej]As DeltaOne81 said, games generally last about two hours, assuming no overtime.  If you're relying on public transportation (NJT from Princeton to Princeton Junction to Penn Station, 1 train to 7 train to Shea), I don't think you have much of a chance of being on time.  But by car, you should at least be close (though you'd then have to contend with incoming Shea traffic).[/quote]...  which is a NIGHTMARE, since about 2/3 of what used to be the parking lot is taken up by the new stadium.[/quote]

Definitely would be driving to and from Princeton.

Definitely would not be attempting to drive all the way to Shea.

Would like drive back to a nearby LIRR or 7 station.  But with 2 hours to get back, I figure it's doable, so I hope to be there for lax.

[ugarte]

[quote mttgrmm]still no update on the CU or JHU athletics pages yet[/quote]
I didn't check with JHU, but Cornell confirms that the game is at noon.

[RichH]

With the chance to use 2-5 different rail methods, how can I not go?  And an arrival time of 11:32 seems perfect to me.

Woo!

[Chris '03]

[quote ugarte][quote mttgrmm]still no update on the CU or JHU athletics pages yet[/quote]
I didn't check with JHU, but Cornell confirms that the game is at noon.[/quote]

Altitude is my favorite regional sports network.
The game is being picked in New Orleans... how about CT?

[scoop85]

Well, at least I can Tivo the game on SNY, since I have to be at a Bat Mitzvah Saturday :-/

[Beeeej]

At this point, at a minimum, I'm plus three adults, two kids, and possibly a dog.

[Beeeej]

...which reminds me: any chance this thing will sell out?  Should I be buying my block of tickets at least a few days in advance?

[redhair34]

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it.  I'm an RA and I have to checkout residents Saturday morning since everyone has to be out of the dorms by 2:00pm.  I've used up more than my share of "get out of jail free" cards and favors for hockey, so it looks like I'll be watching it on TV.

[Hillel Hoffmann]

[quote Beeeej]...which reminds me: any chance this thing will sell out?  Should I be buying my block of tickets at least a few days in advance?[/quote]
Don't think so. When Princeton Stadium hosted the quarterfinals in 2005, there were tons of empty seats even though they only opened up one side of the stadium. (How depressing was that? No noise coming toward you, and everyone got a nice view of empty seats on the other side of the field.)  On the other hand, the participating teams in 2005 didn't include schools that bring many fans. But even with Hopkins coming for the 3 p.m. game this time around, there's no way this sells out. I assume they'd just open up the other side of the stadium if they get enough pre-event sales.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

[quote Hillel Hoffmann][quote Beeeej]...which reminds me: any chance this thing will sell out?  Should I be buying my block of tickets at least a few days in advance?[/quote]
Don't think so. When Princeton Stadium hosted the quarterfinals in 2005, there were tons of empty seats even though they only opened up one side of the stadium. (How depressing was that? No noise coming toward you, and everyone got a nice view of empty seats on the other side of the field.)  On the other hand, the participating teams in 2005 didn't include schools that bring many fans. But even with Hopkins coming for the 3 p.m. game this time around, there's no way this sells out. I assume they'd just open up the other side of the stadium if they get enough pre-event sales.[/quote]

In fact, as I remember, we had to fight with the Princeton staff for them to open up the upper section of the side of the field they DID open!  But one thing to suggest getting there early:  It was all general admission.

[Liz '05]

Road trip for Cornell sports?  I'm in.  I'll make a detour to Princeton on my way from Pensacola to Norfolk

[Ben Rocky '04]

[quote Liz '05]Road trip for Cornell sports?  I'm in.  I'll make a detour to Princeton on my way from Pensacola to Norfolk [/quote]

And Liz is in the lead for most crazy Cornell sports fan of the year award...::popcorn::

[Josh '99]

[quote Ben Rocky '04][quote Liz '05]Road trip for Cornell sports?  I'm in.  I'll make a detour to Princeton on my way from Pensacola to Norfolk [/quote]

And Liz is in the lead for most crazy Cornell sports fan of the year award...::popcorn::[/quote]I guess it's possible JTW could fly in from Germany and displace her.

[DeltaOne81]

[quote Josh '99][quote Ben Rocky '04][quote Liz '05]Road trip for Cornell sports?  I'm in.  I'll make a detour to Princeton on my way from Pensacola to Norfolk [/quote]

And Liz is in the lead for most crazy Cornell sports fan of the year award...::popcorn::[/quote]I guess it's possible JTW could fly in from Germany and displace her.[/quote]

Completely different kind of crazy