HuskerBB Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Those flight prices will be much higher by the time you know where you are going. The last time we went to the tournament I used SW points to book flights to several of the locations knowing I would be able to cancel and just get the points back. Takes a lot of saved points though. If you don't have the points you can also book the tickets on SW and get flight credit for the ones that you cancel. Worked great for me last time as San Antonio was one of the ones that I picked as a possible destination. This year I already planned a trip to Vegas for that first weekend and don't really want to cancel that - but might book a cheap flight from Vegas to Salt Lake City Thursday morning just in case :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, Norm Peterson said: In other words, it's not a terrible drive, but the downside is you gotta go to Memphis in order to go to Memphis. Hey, don't be bagging on Memphis. Mrs. cip is a huge Elvis fan. We've been to Graceland once. Okay, it's in the slums now. Never been to Beale Street. We will in about a month. For whatever reason, I think Nebraska is destined for Memphis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 You know, if Nebrasketball is in Omaha, I'm ready for it. LET'S GO, BIG RED !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, hhcmatt said: The flights out of Omaha that connect in Denver or Chicago tend to work out ok out of Lincoln. Honestly that's better than expected. I had heard some not so good things, glad it was more hype than reality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, AuroranHusker said: Honestly that's better than expected. I had heard some not so good things, glad it was more hype than reality... If you haven't been there in a while you'll be absolutely shocked by the remodel. It's a different building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 8 minutes ago, hhcmatt said: If you haven't been there in a while you'll be absolutely shocked by the remodel. It's a different building. Niiiice. Glad to hear it, Lincoln needs a viable, thriving airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TourneyBound Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, AuroranHusker said: Honestly that's better than expected. I had heard some not so good things, glad it was more hype than reality... Looks like twice as much to fly out of Lincoln to Denver versus Omaha or am I looking at it wrong Edited February 14 by ConkintheCorner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 12 hours ago, Norm Peterson said: In other words, it's not a terrible drive, but the downside is you gotta go to Memphis in order to go to Memphis. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, ConkintheCorner said: Looks like twice as much to fly out of Lincoln to Denver versus Omaha or am I looking at it wrong I'm thinking that's probably accurate. That's a big concern I've had for its viability tbh, I thought Lincoln had put a lot of eggs into the RED WAY airlines 'basket' and it seems that it was a gamble that kind of screwed 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hskr4life Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 9 hours ago, AuroranHusker said: I'm thinking that's probably accurate. That's a big concern I've had for its viability tbh, I thought Lincoln had put a lot of eggs into the RED WAY airlines 'basket' and it seems that it was a gamble that kind of screwed 'em. It’s not just that Redway flopped either. Its how quickly if flopped that will scare off future thoughts of flights into Lincoln. However, that drive from Omaha airport (30ish-45 minutes) is probably your a comparable commute from the airport to the hotel in some of the big cities that host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, hskr4life said: It’s not just that Redway flopped either. Its how quickly if flopped that will scare off future thoughts of flights into Lincoln. However, that drive from Omaha airport (30ish-45 minutes) is probably your a comparable commute from the airport to the hotel in some of the big cities that host. Omaha's airport is getting over $1B in upgrades in the next few years. It's incredible the investment they've done already, too. Cazzie22 and Ron Mexico 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZRider Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2024 at 6:18 PM, cipsucks said: Hey, don't be bagging on Memphis. Mrs. cip is a huge Elvis fan. We've been to Graceland once. Okay, it's in the slums now. Never been to Beale Street. We will in about a month. For whatever reason, I think Nebraska is destined for Memphis... And Memphis BBQ is first rate. Cazzie22 and Ron Mexico 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZRider Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 On 2/15/2024 at 12:31 PM, KZRider said: And Memphis BBQ is first rate. On 2/15/2024 at 12:31 PM, KZRider said: And Memphis BBQ is first rate. IMO, head either to A&R or Marlowes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 16 hours ago, KZRider said: IMO, head either to A&R or Marlowes Alright. Thanks for the suggestions. If Memphis is the place, that's where you'll find me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazzie22 Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Is Dayton drivable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 35 minutes ago, Cazzie22 said: Is Dayton drivable? ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 2 hours ago, Cazzie22 said: Is Dayton drivable? I'll put money on we play in Omaha before we play in Dayton. Omaha is drivable. Cazzie22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 14 minutes ago, cipsucks said: I'll put money on we play in Omaha before we play in Dayton. Omaha is drivable. If it comes down to it, Omaha is walkable Red Rum, Vinny, Cazzie22 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, hhcmatt said: If it comes down to it, Omaha is walkable Did you get pictures/autographs today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerFever Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, hhcmatt said: 2 hours ago, cipsucks said: I'll put money on we play in Omaha before we play in Dayton. Omaha is drivable. If it comes down to it, Omaha is walkable Anything is walkable. But you should probably start walking wherever we end up now to get there in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornfed24-7 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 57 minutes ago, HuskerFever said: Anything is walkable. But you should probably start walking wherever we end up now to get there in time. When I was tired...I slept. When I hungry...I ate. And when I...You know...I went. HuskerFever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 16 hours ago, cipsucks said: Did you get pictures/autographs today? Got the Wilcher autograph we wanted Vinny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc1394 Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 On 1/10/2024 at 7:02 PM, Norm Peterson said: I mean, just in the event you got a wild hair and decided you wanted to go take a road trip to check out some 1st and 2nd round NCAA tourney basketball action. March 21-23 CHI Center, Omaha, NE -- 58.5 miles; 1 hr 3 min Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT -- 879.4 miles; 12 hrs 59 min March 22-24 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN -- 650.1 miles; 9 hrs 51 min FedExForum, Memphis, TN -- 652.2 miles; 10 hrs 22 min I imagine Purdue will get the 1 seed in Indy, and if we’re 8-9 seed, that throws this possibility out? I’m struggling to find location by seeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 3 minutes ago, doc1394 said: I imagine Purdue will get the 1 seed in Indy, and if we’re 8-9 seed, that throws this possibility out? I’m struggling to find location by seeds They mix & match locations for the 1st rd. with various brackets. There is no way to guess how it will actually go other than a Purdue being placed in Indy, that seems about as a sure of a bet as there is. The rest of the bracket is a total crapshoot for the rest of the Big Ten teams, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc1394 Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, AuroranHusker said: They mix & match locations for the 1st rd. with various brackets. There is no way to guess how it will actually go other than a Purdue being placed in Indy, that seems about as a sure of a bet as there is. The rest of the bracket is a total crapshoot for the rest of the Big Ten teams, anyway. Got it, thanks. So when everyone is saying they want to be a 7 or 10 seed so they can be in Omaha that’s not necessarily true? Omaha doesnt have to be 7-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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