ASU game activities

PGMIllini84 · Aug 30, 2012, 05:47 PM

Looking forward to Tempe and wondering what Illini events will be going on? Where's everyone pre-gaming? How about an "Illini Bar" for Friday night?

AzIlliniFan · Aug 30, 2012, 06:36 PM

Some info for those of you not familiar with Tempe/Phoenix area here are a couple links about the light rail system and the hotels/bars/restaurants along or nearby the rail. It is an incredible deal and easy to use. A good way to party, enjoy the game, and get back to your hotel safely.

http://raillife.com/light-rail-info/...ight-rail-map/

http://routes.valleymetro.org/timeta...ute/785?type=1

trevdv · Aug 30, 2012, 07:09 PM

anybody know of any places IN CHAMPAIGN that will be hosting some sort of game party or something?

KJKobs · Aug 30, 2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the info Az.

Heading out there early Thursday morning. Golfing 18 Thursday, 36 Friday, and 18 Saturday morning. I'm sure we will be looking for places to grab some drinks in the evening so I'll have to check out the places you mentioned!

AzIlliniFan · Aug 31, 2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

Thanks for the info Az.

Heading out there early Thursday morning. Golfing 18 Thursday, 36 Friday, and 18 Saturday morning. I'm sure we will be looking for places to grab some drinks in the evening so I'll have to check out the places you mentioned!

Soitenly! Hopefully all that golfing is spread out over a couple of courses at least. Mind mentioning which ones? It will still be quite warm so take plenty of liquids

. Game time it should cool off to a bearable temp.

KJKobs · Aug 31, 2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AzIlliniFan

Soitenly! Hopefully all that golfing is spread out over a couple of courses at least. Mind mentioning which ones? It will still be quite warm so take plenty of liquids

. Game time it should cool off to a bearable temp.

Thursday: TPC Scottsdale Stadium
Friday morning: Troon Pinnacle
Friday afternoon: Troon Monument
Saturday: We-Ko-Pa Cholla

Serious Late · Aug 31, 2012, 12:13 PM

Whoop, whoop! Planning to roll in for the game myself, probably making the 7 hour drive early saturday morning. Where are others sitting? Anyone have section numbers or tailgating lots for Illini figured out?

AzIlliniFan · Sep 1, 2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

Thursday: TPC Scottsdale Stadium
Friday morning: Troon Pinnacle
Friday afternoon: Troon Monument
Saturday: We-Ko-Pa Cholla

I've golfed TPC Stadium course several times but never set foot on any of the others. Sounds like fun! I've sent you a PM.

AzIlliniFan · Sep 1, 2012, 12:50 AM

Anyone in section 30? I'm also interested in knowing when and where folks might be getting together prior to the game. Tailgating or a local watering hole is fine with me. I'll be taking the light rail to avoid traffic so can meet anywhere along the route. I posted links earlier in the thread for those interested.

Serious Late · Sep 1, 2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AzIlliniFan

Anyone in section 30? I'm also interested in knowing when and where folks might be getting together prior to the game. Tailgating or a local watering hole is fine with me. I'll be taking the light rail to avoid traffic so can meet anywhere along the route. I posted links earlier in the thread for those interested.

Tailgating! I am not driving 7 hours to just sit in a bar (although, that is never a BAD time).

AzIlliniFan · Sep 1, 2012, 02:18 AM

I hear you and feel the same way. Living in NM you probably wouldn't mind sitting outside when it's 100 degrees. Well, when you get situated you might want to post the lot you are in on IL with your smartphone in case some of the faithful can join you

The light rail stops right in front of the stadium but all of the lots are on the other side. Still a reasonable walking distance if you have a healthy set of legs.

WeatherfordForMVP · Sep 1, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

Thursday: TPC Scottsdale Stadium
Friday morning: Troon Pinnacle
Friday afternoon: Troon Monument
Saturday: We-Ko-Pa Cholla

For myself, golfing 18 on Saturday morning at Falcon Dunes with my dad. Aim High!

Wife and I are looking to meet up with Illini fans somewhere Saturday afternoon.

IlliniKev · Sep 1, 2012, 08:07 PM

Hey guys, I'm planning on going to the game and hoping to sit with fellow Illini fans. Any thoughts on what section(s) to look for tickets in?

MITPT'97 · Sep 2, 2012, 09:30 AM

Kobs...

You mean that group imbibes? See you Thursday.

BJ

MNillini · Sep 2, 2012, 11:58 AM

Looks like the Phoenix lllini club is having a party Friday night. Planning on heading there,

http://www.phoenixillini.org/article.html?aid=298

MITPT'97 · Sep 2, 2012, 04:42 PM

The phoenix illini club also purchased a group of over 500 tickets...section 27 are some of them. Gives you an idea, Kev.

Lovethechief78 · Sep 2, 2012, 09:08 PM

Thought I'd let everyone know about this event, very close to the stadium, I believe..No registration required, just go!

Saturday afternoon, September 8th: The UIAA is planning an event at Macayo's Depot Cantina at 4:30pm. The back of the restaurant has been reserved, so enter through the Caboose Room. They will have cheerleaders and Illini dignitaries

AzIlliniFan · Sep 2, 2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovethechief78

Thought I'd let everyone know about this event, very close to the stadium, I believe..No registration required, just go!

Saturday afternoon, September 8th: The UIAA is planning an event at Macayo's Depot Cantina at 4:30pm. The back of the restaurant has been reserved, so enter through the Caboose Room. They will have cheerleaders and Illini dignitaries

That link isn't working, or was it even meant to be a link? As the crow flies it's about 1/4 mile from the stadium, with crosswalks, traffic, etc.. I'd say it's a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. Macayo's is a fun place to hang out. I've been spending most Friday happy hours at a nearby Macayo's in Mesa. Good Mexican food and good Mexican beer! It's not what most folks might be used to, Tex-Mex style, but a bit more authentic. And it's close to the light rail I've mentioned previously, the Mill Ave/3rd stop is a stones throw away. I suppose you could even take the rail to the stadium which is at Veterans Way and College, the next stop heading West. But it will be such a nice day you might as well walk it

WeatherfordForMVP · Sep 3, 2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovethechief78

Thought I'd let everyone know about this event, very close to the stadium, I believe..No registration required, just go!

Saturday afternoon, September 8th: The UIAA is planning an event at Macayo's Depot Cantina at 4:30pm. The back of the restaurant has been reserved, so enter through the Caboose Room. They will have cheerleaders and Illini dignitaries

Seems like a pretty cool event. My wife and I are trying to figure out where we'll go before the game, and this might be our #1 choice at the moment.

Serious Late · Sep 6, 2012, 09:35 PM

Whoop, whoop! We are heading out around 1 pm MDT tomorrow, 7 hours to Tempe, then the party begins!

We are sitting in section 213, row 26. Come say hi if anyone is up in the cheap seats! Still trying to figure out where a good tailgating area is for Illini fans, is anyone else planning to tailgate before the game?

One last question... does anyone know if the event Friday night at Dobson Inn is open to anyone, or just those that booked through the Phoenix Illini Club?

Extremely excited to get there for a weekend of fun. Let's cap it off with a win!!

256ILLINI · Sep 6, 2012, 10:05 PM

Working from 5-2am fri and sat.... gonna watch the game on the dvr from 2:15 - finish.
Be jealous

AzIlliniFan · Sep 7, 2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Serious Late

Whoop, whoop! We are heading out around 1 pm MDT tomorrow, 7 hours to Tempe, then the party begins!

We are sitting in section 213, row 26. Come say hi if anyone is up in the cheap seats! Still trying to figure out where a good tailgating area is for Illini fans, is anyone else planning to tailgate before the game?

One last question... does anyone know if the event Friday night at Dobson Inn is open to anyone, or just those that booked through the Phoenix Illini Club?

Extremely excited to get there for a weekend of fun. Let's cap it off with a win!!

My understanding is that anyone can go but there is a $35.00 cover at the door which goes towards the band and whatever. I've not decided whether to attend that function Friday night as well as the Macayo's Depot Cantina prior to the game (4:30 pm) or just the depot. My buddy who was taking my other ticket opted to go to LA for the UCLA - Nebraska game instead. Seeing as he's a Nebraska grad I can't say as I blame him. But I'm left scrambling inside 48 hours to find someone to go to the game with. Funny, as long as I've lived here I never run into avid Illini fans. If anyone has run into problems and is short a ticket send me a pm and perhaps we can work something out. Guaranteed one of the best seats in the house. Section 30, 50 yard line, aisle seats, single digit row. About the only negative is that they are behind the ASU sideline instead of the Illini. But I guess if you brought some binoculars and wanted to check out the Illini side you might consider these perfect.

AHSIllini32 · Sep 7, 2012, 05:37 AM

I'm glad to hear there's all this Illini stuff going on both inside and outside the stadium. There's nothing better than hearing a home crowd quiet and one or two sections of the stadium just erupting after a big Illini play. Be loud guys!!!!!

ctblaisdell83 · Sep 7, 2012, 03:35 PM

Agreed Macayo's is nice, and very casual so you can get a little boisterous there. Great for parties.

If you're looking for a beer, Bandersnatch brewpub is right on campus. Great beer, may be packed. Expect you'd see a lot of ASU fans. Try the milk stout - outstanding last I had it

Aug 30, 2012, 11:31 PM	#4
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 874	Thanks for the info Az. Heading out there early Thursday morning. Golfing 18 Thursday, 36 Friday, and 18 Saturday morning. I'm sure we will be looking for places to grab some drinks in the evening so I'll have to check out the places you mentioned! __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Aug 31, 2012, 12:13 PM	#7
Serious Late Location: Albuquerque via Chicago via Champaign via Peoria Posts: 1,884	Whoop, whoop! Planning to roll in for the game myself, probably making the 7 hour drive early saturday morning. Where are others sitting? Anyone have section numbers or tailgating lots for Illini figured out? __________________ One word... Consistency.

Sep 2, 2012, 09:30 AM	#14
MITPT'97 Orange and Blue Thru and Thru Posts: 173	Kobs... You mean that group imbibes? See you Thursday. BJ __________________ Orange Kool-Aid Drinker since 1975

Sep 2, 2012, 04:42 PM	#16
MITPT'97 Orange and Blue Thru and Thru Posts: 173	The phoenix illini club also purchased a group of over 500 tickets...section 27 are some of them. Gives you an idea, Kev. __________________ Orange Kool-Aid Drinker since 1975

Sep 6, 2012, 09:35 PM	#20
Serious Late Location: Albuquerque via Chicago via Champaign via Peoria Posts: 1,884	Whoop, whoop! We are heading out around 1 pm MDT tomorrow, 7 hours to Tempe, then the party begins! We are sitting in section 213, row 26. Come say hi if anyone is up in the cheap seats! Still trying to figure out where a good tailgating area is for Illini fans, is anyone else planning to tailgate before the game? One last question... does anyone know if the event Friday night at Dobson Inn is open to anyone, or just those that booked through the Phoenix Illini Club? Extremely excited to get there for a weekend of fun. Let's cap it off with a win!! __________________ One word... Consistency.

Aug 30, 2012, 05:47 PM	#1
PGMIllini84 Posts: 44	Looking forward to Tempe and wondering what Illini events will be going on? Where's everyone pre-gaming? How about an "Illini Bar" for Friday night?

Aug 30, 2012, 06:36 PM	#2
AzIlliniFan Posts: 2,061	Some info for those of you not familiar with Tempe/Phoenix area here are a couple links about the light rail system and the hotels/bars/restaurants along or nearby the rail. It is an incredible deal and easy to use. A good way to party, enjoy the game, and get back to your hotel safely. http://raillife.com/light-rail-info/...ight-rail-map/ http://routes.valleymetro.org/timeta...ute/785?type=1

Aug 30, 2012, 07:09 PM	#3
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,572	anybody know of any places IN CHAMPAIGN that will be hosting some sort of game party or something?

Sep 1, 2012, 12:50 AM	#9
AzIlliniFan Posts: 2,061	Anyone in section 30? I'm also interested in knowing when and where folks might be getting together prior to the game. Tailgating or a local watering hole is fine with me. I'll be taking the light rail to avoid traffic so can meet anywhere along the route. I posted links earlier in the thread for those interested.

Sep 1, 2012, 02:18 AM	#11
AzIlliniFan Posts: 2,061	I hear you and feel the same way. Living in NM you probably wouldn't mind sitting outside when it's 100 degrees. Well, when you get situated you might want to post the lot you are in on IL with your smartphone in case some of the faithful can join you The light rail stops right in front of the stadium but all of the lots are on the other side. Still a reasonable walking distance if you have a healthy set of legs.

Sep 1, 2012, 08:07 PM	#13
IlliniKev Posts: 2	Hey guys, I'm planning on going to the game and hoping to sit with fellow Illini fans. Any thoughts on what section(s) to look for tickets in?

Sep 2, 2012, 11:58 AM	#15
MNillini Posts: 25	Looks like the Phoenix lllini club is having a party Friday night. Planning on heading there, http://www.phoenixillini.org/article.html?aid=298

Sep 2, 2012, 09:08 PM	#17
Lovethechief78 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 223	Thought I'd let everyone know about this event, very close to the stadium, I believe..No registration required, just go! Saturday afternoon, September 8th: The UIAA is planning an event at Macayo's Depot Cantina at 4:30pm. The back of the restaurant has been reserved, so enter through the Caboose Room. They will have cheerleaders and Illini dignitaries

Sep 6, 2012, 10:05 PM	#21
256ILLINI Banned Posts: 453	Working from 5-2am fri and sat.... gonna watch the game on the dvr from 2:15 - finish. Be jealous

Sep 7, 2012, 05:37 AM	#23
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,986	I'm glad to hear there's all this Illini stuff going on both inside and outside the stadium. There's nothing better than hearing a home crowd quiet and one or two sections of the stadium just erupting after a big Illini play. Be loud guys!!!!!

Sep 7, 2012, 03:35 PM	#24
ctblaisdell83 Posts: 481	Agreed Macayo's is nice, and very casual so you can get a little boisterous there. Great for parties. If you're looking for a beer, Bandersnatch brewpub is right on campus. Great beer, may be packed. Expect you'd see a lot of ASU fans. Try the milk stout - outstanding last I had it