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Post by broguy99 on Jan 17, 2023 18:19:43 GMT -5
There's plenty of places within 15 mins with an easy Uber to the arena. Not to mention there's an LIRR train station there depending where you are coming from. I dunno. Seems like a stretch to me when compared to AC and Albany where you have tons of hotels within walking distance to the arena. Beats driving 2-3 hours extra for many. |
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Post by iona05 on Jan 17, 2023 18:47:38 GMT -5
I dunno. Seems like a stretch to me when compared to AC and Albany where you have tons of hotels within walking distance to the arena. Beats driving 2-3 hours extra for many. I agree, but I am saying from the MAAC’s point of view they likely want a venue that has lodging on or near premises. |
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Post by gregcrow on Jan 17, 2023 22:15:08 GMT -5
Beats driving 2-3 hours extra for many. I agree, but I am saying from the MAAC’s point of view they likely want a venue that has lodging on or near premises. Well, possibly, but the good thing is that fans of Rider, St. Peter's , Manhattan, Iona, Fairfield and possibly even Marist would not need hotels. If it's in Albany, pretty much everyone but Siena & Marist would need hotels. |
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Post by iona05 on Jan 18, 2023 6:23:54 GMT -5
I agree, but I am saying from the MAAC’s point of view they likely want a venue that has lodging on or near premises. Well, possibly, but the good thing is that fans of Rider, St. Peter's , Manhattan, Iona, Fairfield and possibly even Marist would not need hotels. If it's in Albany, pretty much everyone but Siena & Marist would need hotels. Rider and Marist are both 2 hour drives from UBS. I hope UBS is the choice, but based on past history and their decision making patterns, I don’t see the MAAC choosing a location that doesn’t have lodging on or near premises. |
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Post by iona1970 on Jan 18, 2023 7:16:00 GMT -5
12 hotels within 6 miles, think we are good
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Post by iona05 on Jan 18, 2023 7:17:05 GMT -5
12 hotels within 6 miles, think we are good Hope you’re right |
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Post by iona1970 on Jan 18, 2023 11:25:50 GMT -5
12 hotels within 6 miles, think we are good Hope you’re right i used the google |
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Post by iona1984 on Jan 18, 2023 12:55:58 GMT -5
Another transportation option, if at UBS...
LIRR will begin service from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena sometime this year.
The station is about half a mile from the arena, and shuttle buses are available.
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Post by iona05 on Jan 18, 2023 13:42:32 GMT -5
70 again, I hope you are right. I want UBS. It would be a great solution IMO. However, 6 miles in NY Metro compared to 6 blocks in AC and Albany is a big difference and based on the MAAC’s decision making history, I am not confident. Again, hoping I am wrong. |
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Post by iona05 on Jan 18, 2023 13:50:34 GMT -5
12 hotels within 6 miles, think we are good Do you remember if the MAAC ever hosted a tournament at a similar location? The only one I can think of was Meadowlands. This would be a similar choice, going back to the roots. |
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Post by broguy99 on Jan 18, 2023 14:25:15 GMT -5
Another transportation option, if at UBS... LIRR will begin service from Grand Central to Elmont-UBS Arena sometime this year. The station is about half a mile from the arena, and shuttle buses are available. The new Belmont Park train? It's maybe a 2 min walk it's literally right next to it. |
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Post by maacmaniac on Jan 18, 2023 14:26:11 GMT -5
12 hotels within 6 miles, think we are good Do you remember if the MAAC ever hosted a tournament at a similar location? The only one I can think of was Meadowlands. This would be a similar choice, going back to the roots. Going a back a little further the Nassau Coliseum hosted the ECAC Metro which included Seton Hall and StJohns before they joined the Big East in 1980. The Meadowlands , yes, was the biggest venue to answer your question. |
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Post by broguy99 on Jan 18, 2023 14:42:32 GMT -5
Doesn't the MAAC typically have the following year venue in place prior to the current years tournament ? Seems pretty late to still be discussing future venues. And why the hell would Ensor get any say in this when he's leaving?
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Post by iona05 on Jan 18, 2023 15:16:47 GMT -5
Doesn't the MAAC typically have the following year venue in place prior to the current years tournament ? Seems pretty late to still be discussing future venues. And why the hell would Ensor get any say in this when he's leaving? Yea, I’m assuming the Covid year threw them off cycle. Only logical reason I could think of. |
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Post by gregcrow on Jan 18, 2023 15:38:39 GMT -5
Doesn't the MAAC typically have the following year venue in place prior to the current years tournament ? Seems pretty late to still be discussing future venues. And why the hell would Ensor get any say in this when he's leaving? Yea, I’m assuming the Covid year threw them off cycle. Only logical reason I could think of. Yep. This is actually 1 year beyond the cycle. Threw an extra year to AC to be fair. |
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