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Utica University 2022-23: Is This The Year?

Pioneer247 said:
I think that's only a Division 1 thing, because I know last year when we hosted the QF, we couldn't sell beer
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Pretty sure that's yet another example of NCAA idiocy, regardless of division.

Utica was under the NCAA umbrella when it hosted the game that you reference, ergo, no alcohol, and no signage along the boards. So stupid, as though that crap will change a damn thing. But ridiculous conference tournaments are exempt from that absurd sanctimony, and that's what we have this coming weekend.

Beer will certainly be sold this Saturday, take my word for it. (But, $7-9 for that Bud Lite recipe involving weasel urine..? Go for the Shock Top instead.)

If UU hosts down the road, that'll go away, so drink up when you can. Maybe sample a Utica Club? A bit on the sweet side, but not bad for a lager.
 
I’m sure most or all college campus rinks don’t sell adult beverages, Utica is unique venue. NCAA tournament games are supposed to be neutral and not favor one team over the other. Rather than pay 7 or 9 dollars for a drink, one can visit local establishment. I would recommend Harp or Lukins on Varick St. located in historic brewery district of Utica. Short distance from the Aud.
On another note, the new Nexus Center has been renamed to Utica University Nexus Center. Home to Womens team and Utica Jr Comet junior teams. University will be paying 150,000 annually as noted in the press release.
 
Hockeyguy1424 said:
I’m sure most or all college campus rinks don’t sell adult beverages, Utica is unique venue. NCAA tournament games are supposed to be neutral and not favor one team over the other. Rather than pay 7 or 9 dollars for a drink, one can visit local establishment. I would recommend Harp or Lukins on Varick St. located in historic brewery district of Utica. Short distance from the Aud.
On another note, the new Nexus Center has been renamed to Utica University Nexus Center. Home to Womens team and Utica Jr Comet junior teams. University will be paying 150,000 annually as noted in the press release.
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No team is allowed to sell booze in an on-campus venue, last I checked. And even the off-campus Aud is barred from selling booze when hosting an NCAA event. But this Saturday's game is merely a UCHC sideshow, so drink up!

We rarely down even so much as Beer One at The Aud, since we have to drive home. BUT, if you have a Lyft, hit the Saranac brewery before they drop the puck.

Very easily the best beer on Varick/in town, no contest there whatsoever.
 
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And here we go, Naz has a puncher's chance to get a berth tomorrow, despite being annihilated during the RS.

Utterly stupid.
 
Fishman'81 said:
Pretty sure that's yet another example of NCAA idiocy, regardless of division.

Utica was under the NCAA umbrella when it hosted the game that you reference, ergo, no alcohol, and no signage along the boards. So stupid, as though that crap will change a damn thing. But ridiculous conference tournaments are exempt from that absurd sanctimony, and t.
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Each conference has its own rules, but the NCAA run tournament has its own rules.
 
jerrynu26 said:
Looks like you know who is returning for a game. He looked pretty good against Plymouth.
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Yeah, so the box score indicates.

I still like Utica's chances next Saturday, for no particular reason.

We'll see.

Heenan ain't Scotty Bowman, but he's game-planned against UNE before. It didn't work, but this Utica team comes in waves, and maybe he'll figure it out this time around.

Should be a fun watch.
 
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If UU wins saturday, will the final four be in Utica also ?
I see the Comets have home games the 24th and 25th ?
 
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sshablak said:
If UU wins saturday, will the final four be in Utica also ?
I see the Comets have home games the 24th and 25th ?
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Been discussed endlessly on here but the answer is yes. Keep in mind the final four is Friday and Sunday this year, the Comets game on the 25th does not matter.

UNE looks better than they were last year. Lets hope for a good game on Saturday.
 
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