Articles Archive for January 2010
Chicago, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, NBA »
As I have had for most of the Bulls games I have attended this season, I already had my ticket for the Bulls game tonight. I bought a $10 ticket at the start of the season. And, as usual, I sat in a lower row in the upper deck ($60 face value).
The GameThis game was not the most exciting game to attend but I figured I would have a free Monday night at the start of the season and I did. The Bulls defeated the Pistons convincingly …
Ann Arbor, Men's College Basketball, Michigan Men's Basketball, Northwestern Men's Basketball »
Over the past few seasons, I have been slowly attending games at the Big Ten football stadiums and basketball arenas. With a wide-open Sunday and Northwestern traveling to play Michigan at Crisler Arena (a Big Ten arena I had not attended a game at yet), I decided to road trip to the Northwestern men’s basketball game in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The game time was perfect for the road trip. A 2:30 pm ET (1:30 pm CT) start time allowed me to make the drive each way at a reasonable hour – …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
The Chicago Blackhawks is the best game to attend today in Chicagoland or Milwaukee. Your other options are:
1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks at United Center (6:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.2) Chicago Wolves vs. Toronto Marlies at Allstate Arena (3:00 pm) in Rosemont, IL.3) Milwaukee Wave vs. Monterrey La RaZa at U.S. Cellular Arena (2:00 pm) in Milwaukee, WI.4) Rockford Rampage vs. Philadelphia KiXX at Rockford MetroCentre (5:05 pm) in Rockford, IL.5) Notre Dame Hockey vs. Ferris State at Joyce Center (4:05 pm) in South Bend, IN.6) Marquette Men’s Basketball …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
As usual Saturdays are a busy time for sporting events (mainly college sports) in Chicagoland and Milwaukee. Here are the games in order of priority.
1) Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center (7:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.2) Chicago Wolves vs. Peoria Riverman at Allstate Arena (7:00 pm) in Rosemont, IL.3) Notre Dame Men’s Basketball vs. West Virginia at Joyce Center (8:00 pm) in South Bend, IN.4) Loyola (IL) Men’s Basketball vs. Youngstown State at Gentile Center (2:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.5) UI-Chicago Women’s Basketball vs. Cleveland State at UIC …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
There is only one sporting even taking place in either Chicagoland or Milwaukee tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI tonight. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm.
Evanston, Men's College Basketball, Northwestern Men's Basketball, Texas-Pan American Men's Basketball »
Northwestern needed to win tonight after losing two straight to Illinois and Michigan St. Although Northwestern played poorly (19 turnovers and shot 32%), they were able to pull out the victory over Texas-Pan American (who are now 1-16 after the loss) 53-44.
Obtaining TicketsI already had my ticket to the game since I bought season tickets at the start of the season.
Post Game DiningAfter the game I picked up Papa John’s for the wife and myself. My strategy is to attend the Northwestern men’s basketball games while Nicole (a Sociology Ph.D.) …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
For the second day in a row there are no professional sporting events taking place in Chicagoland or Milwaukee. There are three Horizon League women’s basketball games taking place tonight though. I am attending the Northwestern men’s basketball game.
1) Northwestern Men’s Basketball vs. Texas-Pan American at Welsh-Ryan Arena (6:00 pm) in Evanston, IL.2) Loyola (IL) Women’s Basketball vs. Cleveland State at Gentile Center (7:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.3) UI-Chicago Women’s Basketball vs. Youngstown State at UIC Pavilion (7:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.4) Milwaukee Admirals vs. San Antonio Rampage …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
No professional sporting events in Chicago tonight. But if you have never seen the Duke men’s basketball team play then you are in luck. They are in town tonight at the United Center. Here are the other games in Chicagoland and Milwaukee.
1) Iowa State Men’s Basketball vs. Duke at United Center (8:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.2) Marquette Men’s Basketball vs. Georgetown at Bradley Center (7:00 pm) in Milwaukee, WI.3) Rockford IceHogs vs. Toronto Marlies at Rockford MetroCentre (7:05 pm) in Rockford, IL.4) Chicago State Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Illinois at …
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
There are two more games taking place in Chicago tonight. Your best bet is the Chicago Blackhawks game at the United Center.
However, a surprisingly good time is attending a DePaul women’s basketball game at McGrath Arena. It’s close to many restaurants and bars and will give you points with your significant other as you support women sports.
1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild at United Center (7:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.2) DePaul Women’s Basketball vs. Louisville at McGrath Arena (8:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.
Chicagoland Sporting Events, Location, Prioritization, Scheduling »
There are two games taking place in Chicagoland this evening. Your best bet is obviously the Chicago Bulls game.
1) Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center (7:00 pm) in Chicago, IL.2) Valparaiso Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola (IL) at ARC (7:05 pm) in Valparaiso, IN.