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Has anyone heard whether the athletic department will put together a travel package?
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I was wondering the same thing. So far all they've posted is the ticket info
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Flights are really high $$$
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Almost better to go to SFO and then drive
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Called the ticket they said maybe Tuesday for more information. I would hope proactive communication would be out by tomorrow AM. I am sure they are crazy but this opportunity is a moment you capitalize on every front, alumni, recruiting, donations, scheduling, etc. Capitalize on the moment.
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.....Ram account has game ticket info....
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How much does it cost to charter a flight? Is that an option if we get enough people?
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Charter would be nice. Maybe if enough people show interest the athletic dept can put something together.
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I want in on a charter if the price is reasonable. Let's get fans to the West Coast!!!!!!
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bwerner10 wrote:Called the ticket they said maybe Tuesday for more information. I would hope proactive communication would be out by tomorrow AM. I am sure they are crazy but this opportunity is a moment you capitalize on every front, alumni, recruiting, donations, scheduling, etc. Capitalize on the moment.
The only problem there is that ticket requests have to be in by Monday at 6pm
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I would love to go, maybe if the price is right but damn we got screwed (travel wise)
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Flights are costly, but if we lose Friday the thought of staying in Sacramento longer than necessary isn't too appealing. That's why I'm hoping there will be a charter.
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Weather on Tues. and Wed. could be a problem....maybe the team gets out of Dodge sooner?

Need time to adjust to the time change.
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We booked the trip. Flight was $650 round trip. Hotel is $200/night (3 in the room) and tickets are $100 per session (2 games per session). We bought all three sessions. Flying back Monday. I can't do the red eye flights. Our hotel is less than 1/2 mile fron the area. Used Travelocity. Didn't want to wait too long on flights and hotel. I would be shocked if a charter flight was less expensive. Flying into SF is an option. We didn't want to rent a car.
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I wish I still lived in the Bay Area I definitely would get there
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I'm headed west! Looking forward to meeting some more rhody fans there! Creighton is the unluckiest team in the tournament!!!!!
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Flights booked - flying into SFO since there were more options and times that work with my schedule. Ordered tickets thru the Rhody link - we'll see on Tuesday if we get them. otherwise will evaluate the options. So excited!
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If they win what time would they play on Sunday?
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Yeah that's a good question if anybody can look that up when is Sunday's game ??
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I don't see times for any sunday games, I wonder if they wait to see the match ups for TV?
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The teams have been asked to travel tomorrow( Monday) if coming from the northeast or heading to the northeast (buffalo)
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Channel 12 Sports just said the team plans to fly out Wednesday night. The thinking on their part is that the storm will only cause flight problems on Tuesday.
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bpaz11 wrote:Channel 12 Sports just said the team plans to fly out Wednesday night. The thinking on their part is that the storm will only cause flight problems on Tuesday.
That is never true. They have to put planes in the right place, and rebooking the people from Tuesday. Sorry.. travel way tooo much and even think my current Thursday flight could have issues. Think big and get there early!
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Anyone know what section the URI seats are in?
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Boy they better not wait to get out of town until Wednesday, that could be a BIG mistake! Leave tonight!
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RI_Bred wrote:Boy they better not wait to get out of town until Wednesday, that could be a BIG mistake! Leave tonight!
They have no choice. The NCAA controls all travel arrangements for the team. We may actually be flying out with Iona on the same flight. Different ballgame at this level.
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Just booked myself, heard the charter situation was a very steep price so that probably isn't happening.
See any KB'ers in Sacto! Go Rhody!
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Anyone familiar with the area? Where will the meet up be?
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The basketball gods sending the Rams out to Sacramento almost makes my rent in SF the past few years worth it. ;)
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The meet ups tend to be somewhere close to the team hotel, in this case I believe that is the Doubletree.
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bigappleram wrote:The meet ups tend to be somewhere close to the team hotel, in this case I believe that is the Doubletree.
bar, are you staying at the doubletree also?
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Yes
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Point West Way?
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For the sake of those traveling I hope Sacramento has a nice compact setup for pre and post-game fan enjoyment. The Providence tournaments seem to have a perfect footprint, as fans can walk around to many eating/drinking establishments within range of the arena. Even the "distant" hotels are in Warwick, not a terrible commute. I was secretly hoping Indianapolis was our destination because that is a professional convention and hosting city. It is a great setup there from my convention experience. And there is an Indianapolis Colts bar and grill downtown, a great place to wear your Patriots or Giants gear to subtly remind them Peyton Manning only got one title for them.
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Rhody83--where are you staying? How close to the venue?
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eli#10 wrote:Rhody83--where are you staying? How close to the venue?
We are staying at Vagabond Inn which is 0.4 miles from arena.
The address is 909 3rd street
Good price with minimum 3 nights stay. We have 3 people in the room. Cost is $200/night before tax.
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When I reserved my tickets, I asked how many was URI getting. The response I got was more than a hundred and less than 500.
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The K-man was absent from Pitt but if Koussa isn't in Cali I'm sending out an apb.
He's not answering his phone and doesn't have a cell...think about that for a second...

I'm leaving from Greensboro (!) tomorrow...didn't wanna risk getting stuck so I cancelled the flight back to RI Monday and headed south...


Do they have a charter? Who else is coming?
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Sounds like if we win and face Oregon it will be a true road game since Oregano fans travel well and Sacto isn't far from there
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rhodyrudder wrote:The K-man was absent from Pitt but if Koussa isn't in Cali I'm sending out an apb.
He's not answering his phone and doesn't have a cell...think about that for a second...

I'm leaving from Greensboro (!) tomorrow...didn't wanna risk getting stuck so I cancelled the flight back to RI Monday and headed south...


Do they have a charter? Who else is coming?
K-man will be there
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That sucks that the NCAA gave URI less than 500 tickets. I went to Round 1 at the Dunkin last year. It sure looked like each school had 500 seats together. I just read that URI to Sacramento is the longest distance to travel for any of the 68 teams. Thanks NCAA. We wait 19 years, win our league tournament and you put us 3,000 miles away.
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Rhody83 wrote:That sucks that the NCAA gave URI less than 500 tickets. I went to Round 1 at the Dunkin last year. It sure looked like each school had 500 seats together. I just read that URI to Sacramento is the longest distance to travel for any of the 68 teams. Thanks NCAA. We wait 19 years, win our league tournament and you put us 3,000 miles away.
I love the draw though. Kansas city is much closer...
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Yeah I like the draw too but sucks the travel distance is so far away
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landing at 3, these are the official Sacramento Events

03/16 Sacramento Alumni Meetup
When: 6–8 p.m.
Where: Piatti Ristorante and Bar, Sacramento, California

03/17NCAA Tournament | Pregame Reception
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cafeteria 15L, ​Sacramento, California
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bwerner10 wrote:landing at 3, these are the official Sacramento Events

03/16 Sacramento Alumni Meetup
When: 6–8 p.m.
Where: Piatti Ristorante and Bar, Sacramento, California

03/17NCAA Tournament | Pregame Reception
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cafeteria 15L, ​Sacramento, California
You on the United flight from Chicago? I'm on it right now - noticed at least 4-5 Rhode Island hats/shirts in the crowd.
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Blue Man wrote:
Rhody83 wrote:That sucks that the NCAA gave URI less than 500 tickets. I went to Round 1 at the Dunkin last year. It sure looked like each school had 500 seats together. I just read that URI to Sacramento is the longest distance to travel for any of the 68 teams. Thanks NCAA. We wait 19 years, win our league tournament and you put us 3,000 miles away.
I love the draw though. Kansas city is much closer...
Yep. Couldn't make Sac work, but if they get to KC, I will 100% be there. I imagine I'm not the only one in this boat.
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I'll be there with Marquis Jones! Flying out tomorrow morning, hopefully my flight doesn't get delayed.

Go Rhody
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Keaney.Blue wrote:I'll be there with Marquis Jones! Flying out tomorrow morning, hopefully my flight doesn't get delayed.

Go Rhody
Cool! Be nice to get as many ex-players there as possible. Maybe TJ will follow them. We know Preston will be there...
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Oh. And I just saw that Lamar and Cat Mobley will be there. Awesome!
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Billyboy78 wrote:Oh. And I just saw that Lamar and Cat Mobley will be there. Awesome!

Where did you see that?

That would make for four players from the 1997/98 and 1998/99 teams - Reynolds-Dean, Murphy, Mobley, and Odom.

Add in Will Martel, Marquis Jones, and Don Kaull. Very good representation of former URI players.

Hopefully the RI media interviews them so we know what many of them are up to.
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