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Hey guys, thought I would drop you a valuable bit of information. I just booked my rooms for Arch Madness (march 6th-8th) using Howtire.com. I got rooms for $72 a night (before taxes) at the millenium downtown. Rooms will get more and more expensive the closer we get. Act now!
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Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
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Great points. If you like college basketball at all you owe it to yourself to make it to this. Great quality of basketball all around. The atmosphere is incredible. St. Louis does a great job with this. Plus in between games/sessions Union Station mall is only a few blocks away and there is a ton of stuff to do there. I have been to this 5 years and I went to the Big 10 tourny when it was in Chicago once. Both are a lot of fun, but the atmosphere and everything was better in St. Louis. The other people with me who have also gone to both agreed with me as well.Originally posted by panther2317 -
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As a current student Arch Madness has been on my calendar since last April! I HAVE to recommend this trip to anyone, especially other students (need a bigger student section down there) who are remotely interested in basketball and a great time down on Laclede's (sp?) Landing!! I have been 4 years in a row and had the time of my life 4 years in a row!! I would also recommend a stop at The Big Band dueling piano bar!Originally posted by panther2317GO PANTHERS!Comment
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Just booked at the team hotel, the Lumiere. It's on the the landing and is connected to a new casino. This hotel used to be an Embassy Suites. The fan rate is $149 plus plus per night with a minimum guarantee of 2 nights. Since all rooms are suites, 4 people to a room is very easy. Their phone number is:
314-881-7777. Make sure to request the fan rate. As of Friday, plenty of rooms were available.
PRYou don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.
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This is a nice hotel. Stayed there when it was the Embasy Suites, I'm guessing too much hasn't changed? The only problem with this hotel is that it is probably not walking distance to the Scott Trade Center (2 miles maybe), it's right along the Mississippi. Pretty close to the Edwards Jones Domes. Since the team is staying there that usually means a lot of Panther fans will stay there as well. Which is why we are planning on staying there. Just a heads up on location if that is a big issue with people. It is close to LeClaire's Landing where there are a ton of resturants, bars, etc. And the dueling piano's is a lot of fun.Originally posted by Purple Reign View PostComment
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I just called the Lumiere and the reservation person said they're only taking reservations through January. I called the number PR posted, told them I was seeing someone who booked at $149 a night, MVC rate, rooms available as of last Friday, etc. And no luck. Were there any hoops you had to jump through to get the room booked this early?Comment
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Well yes, sort of. But, she also apologized for the general reservations folks not taking care of me the first time I called. I suggest calling again and asking for the office that handles group reservations. I heard nothing about waiting until after Jan. to make a reservation. If so, I must have just gotten lucky.Originally posted by Panther Fan View Post
PRYou don't break out the Purple and Gold on game days or look for special gifts and gadgets bearing the colors because you want to be seen among the loyal. Purple and Gold aren't colors you see---they're colors you feel. They run through your veins with a continuous roar.
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I Just booked at the Lumiere with no problem, told them I was with UNI Mens Basketball for MVC tourney booked 5-6-7 March.Comment
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Well I guess I will just have a couple of hundred more dollars than all of you that are staying at Lumiere and walk the three blocks it will take to come drink with you guys like last year! Drinks on me!
Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
You stay classy Redbirds.Comment
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I just called and got a reservation. You have to mention Missouri Valley Conference. They couldn't find University of Northern Iowa.Comment
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Ohhhhh we don't need to go there Dan, let's just suffice it to say that I always have a GREAT time in St. Louis!Originally posted by dan_beeding View PostGO PANTHERS!Comment
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Bump.....
Long time reader, first time poster.. I recently bought the all-session tickets for St. Louis and just had one question. I have been down a couple times but always just bought tickets down there. How do they allocate tickets for the all-sessions? Is there a ranking system for long-time buyers or donors? Just wondering if anybody has any knowledge of that. ThanksComment
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Last year was the first year I order through UNI. Like you, I've purchased at the Center previously. I was very pleased last year. Finally able to sit in the lower bowl with the fan base. Great seats. It appears to be based on a PSC level, lenght of term of season ticket buying, and when you actually place your order doesn't hurt either.
I think you'll be pleased.Comment
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really wish i could go...but not looking goodSelling a lot of old UNI stuff here: http://www.panthernation.com/showthread.php?t=65762Comment
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