Arch Madness 2016

[Kyle]

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Lumiere:
Pro
-Suites with door separation: With a family it is nice to be able to put the kids to sleep in one room and utilize the other room

I think you will find for a similar or even a bit cheaper per night rate, you will be able to book a large separated suite at almost every downtown hotel. I know the Hyatt has family suites and deluxe rooms that are really nice. Also, I'm almost positive all Hyatt rooms come with a mini-fridge.

-Proximity to the train system.....so easy to get to the game

You are in luck. The 8th and Pine metrolink is about as close to the Hyatt as the landing metrolink station is to the Lumiere. You can also use the stadium metrolink if you are grabbing a bite to eat at ballpark village before or after the game.

-Atrium: Like being able to step out and see whats going on...esp. when the pep rallys started ahead scheduled times

Agreed, love the open atrium for this very reason. Not a lot of downtown hotels have open atria. The only ones I can think of off the top of my head are the downtown Hilton and Millennium.

[unifan]

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Anyone else still looking forward to this weekend?? Call me an extreme optimist, but I really do think we can put a run together down in STL. At this point, it's our only shot. I think we finish 10-8 in league play (which keeps us out of Thursday night). 3rd place might be too far of a stretch at this point, so in my opinion, 6th place wouldn't be a bad get. Could avoid Wichita until Sunday, and heck - last year we were expecting to see them Sunday and then they didn't make it out of the semi's. You never know!

I do think the guys have enough in them to make a push this last half of the season. Let's make it happen, Panthers!

[06panther10]

Yes. I think I would indeed call you an extreme optimist.

[UNIGrainer]

Re: Arch Madness 2016

Anyone else still looking forward to this weekend?? Call me an extreme optimist, but I really do think we can put a run together down in STL. At this point, it's our only shot. I think we finish 10-8 in league play (which keeps us out of Thursday night). 3rd place might be too far of a stretch at this point, so in my opinion, 6th place wouldn't be a bad get. Could avoid Wichita until Sunday, and heck - last year we were expecting to see them Sunday and then they didn't make it out of the semi's. You never know!

I do think the guys have enough in them to make a push this last half of the season. Let's make it happen, Panthers!

By what metrics, may I ask, do you have us finishing 10-8?

[Schack]

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Imagine how surprised Marty Simmons will be when facing UNI in the 2 vs. 7 matchup in St. Louis.

[Panther'73]

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Marty lost big to Indiana State today...

[Panther100]

Re: Arch Madness 2016

Anyone else still looking forward to this weekend?? Call me an extreme optimist, but I really do think we can put a run together down in STL. At this point, it's our only shot. I think we finish 10-8 in league play (which keeps us out of Thursday night). 3rd place might be too far of a stretch at this point, so in my opinion, 6th place wouldn't be a bad get. Could avoid Wichita until Sunday, and heck - last year we were expecting to see them Sunday and then they didn't make it out of the semi's. You never know!

I do think the guys have enough in them to make a push this last half of the season. Let's make it happen, Panthers!

It's nice to have hope. I think the coaches and players know it can be done. That's all that matters!

[CyCarp]

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I think we have the talent to go on a run in St Louis, but I don't know that our 8 man lineup can handle 3 (or 4) games in as many days. I really hope Jake gives Knar some time the rest of the regular season. There's no reason not to IMO, it'll let us see what he can do, and take at least a few minutes off our normal rotation of guys.

[Panther100]

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I think we have the talent to go on a run in St Louis, but I don't know that our 8 man lineup can handle 3 (or 4) games in as many days. I really hope Jake gives Knar some time the rest of the regular season. There's no reason not to IMO, it'll let us see what he can do, and take at least a few minutes off our normal rotation of guys.

I agree, maybe he is better than expected. Yes, it would give Wes/Bo some rest.

[Username]

Re: Arch Madness 2016

Anyone else still looking forward to this weekend?? Call me an extreme optimist, but I really do think we can put a run together down in STL. At this point, it's our only shot. I think we finish 10-8 in league play (which keeps us out of Thursday night). 3rd place might be too far of a stretch at this point, so in my opinion, 6th place wouldn't be a bad get. Could avoid Wichita until Sunday, and heck - last year we were expecting to see them Sunday and then they didn't make it out of the semi's. You never know!

I do think the guys have enough in them to make a push this last half of the season. Let's make it happen, Panthers!

I'm with you. These last few weeks have been god awful, but I just can't see at team that beat probably the best team in the country, and another top 15 team not have that team in there somewhere. The rest of the season is a lost cause besides seeding and confidence, but I definetly think this team can go and make a run in St. Louis. I've given up on conference play, but I'm still excited for the tournament.

[sivert]

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Arch Madness is my wife's birthday. So we've never gone to St. Louis. This year, we might go. I think this team has the tools for a run - just need to put them together!

So... tickets... Which is a better option - Through UNITix or just buy them there?

[Panthers to the Bone]

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Check on PN with Panther fans who might have extras. If that doesn't work, scalp tix at the door. Quarterfinals & championship tix are easier to get, but semis get harder to find unless you get them from quarterfinal losing teams' fan bases.

[unifan]

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It says the numbers for ticket sales are:

Wichita State - 1,973
UNI - 600
Illinois State - 475
Southern Illinois - 350
Evansville - 269
Indiana State - 250
Bradley - 225
Drake - 225
Loyola - 225
Missouri State - 225


Just was curious, but does it not look like UNI has one of the smaller sections on the seating chart for having the second most tickets sold?

[06panther10]

What is this, like the 10th consecutive year where the UNI section is not closer to the court?

[Born-a-Panther]

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We're second in attendance and yet continue to get screwed on seating. I don't understand the philosophy. Don't you want those people and the fan base who support the conference tournament the most to continue to support it in the coming years?