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Showing posts with label Maui Invitational. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maui Invitational. Show all posts
Sunday, November 25, 2007
ESPN Crew hard at work
The easy way to get on National TV?
Just look for the red light on the TV camera, then walk behind Jay Bilas, it's almost guaranteed!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Back from Maui Invitational
I am back in California, having returned from a really nice Maui Invitational. The Illini had a good trip, with three victories on the Islands, and the loss to Duke.
I had some unique opportunities to see the players and coaches close up on Maui. We stayed at the same hotel as the teams from Duke, Princeton and Chaminade. For all of the negative press about college athletes getting in trouble, I never saw any bad behavior from these players. In fact, they were all extremely polite.
It would have been nice to see more of the Illini players, but as I mentioned earlier, wrong hotel. I did jog over there one day, and had an opportunity to run into Coach Weber with his family heading to the beach. I gave him a break and left him alone, since it is nice he takes time out for his family while on a basketball trip.
Last night on the flight back to San Francisco, we were on the same flight as the Cowboys of Oklahoma State. This was their first leg of three flights to get them back to Stillwater, Oklahoma. The players seem determined to not let the Maui losses set them back on their season, since it's a long season that just got started. Sean Sutton, their head coach, was able to joke with them about their situation of being cramped in coach seats, even though several are 6-8 and taller. He said something about had they won, they would be sitting in the front of the plane eating steak. Since they lost, they would be eating dog food (Alpo) instead, when they got back home. He had a big grin on his face, so he has a nice sense of humor. These players were also very polite and well-behaved on the flight, even though they had a disappointing tourney for them.
The flight crew from United did something I have never seen before. Rather than making the players put their legs in front of them (nearly impossible for some in the 767 coach configuration), they let them put their legs and feet in the aisles most of the flight, and avoided using the aisle as much as possible. It was a red-eye flight, so this was easy for the flight crew.
I had some unique opportunities to see the players and coaches close up on Maui. We stayed at the same hotel as the teams from Duke, Princeton and Chaminade. For all of the negative press about college athletes getting in trouble, I never saw any bad behavior from these players. In fact, they were all extremely polite.
It would have been nice to see more of the Illini players, but as I mentioned earlier, wrong hotel. I did jog over there one day, and had an opportunity to run into Coach Weber with his family heading to the beach. I gave him a break and left him alone, since it is nice he takes time out for his family while on a basketball trip.
Last night on the flight back to San Francisco, we were on the same flight as the Cowboys of Oklahoma State. This was their first leg of three flights to get them back to Stillwater, Oklahoma. The players seem determined to not let the Maui losses set them back on their season, since it's a long season that just got started. Sean Sutton, their head coach, was able to joke with them about their situation of being cramped in coach seats, even though several are 6-8 and taller. He said something about had they won, they would be sitting in the front of the plane eating steak. Since they lost, they would be eating dog food (Alpo) instead, when they got back home. He had a big grin on his face, so he has a nice sense of humor. These players were also very polite and well-behaved on the flight, even though they had a disappointing tourney for them.
The flight crew from United did something I have never seen before. Rather than making the players put their legs in front of them (nearly impossible for some in the 767 coach configuration), they let them put their legs and feet in the aisles most of the flight, and avoided using the aisle as much as possible. It was a red-eye flight, so this was easy for the flight crew.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Maui Invitational Tickets
The Maui Invitational is almost here, just two more weeks until I head to Hawaii for this great event. It seems closer because I received my tickets today in the mail. Even though they are not cheap at $120 per day for all games, it should be worth it with some high quality teams in the tourney this year.
My understanding is the Duke and Illinois games are sold out, and maybe more games have been sold out by now.
My understanding is the Duke and Illinois games are sold out, and maybe more games have been sold out by now.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Illini Fans going to Maui Invitational
I just read on Scout that the Rusty Harpoon will be the official meetingplace for Illini fans in Maui.
I will be in Maui attending the games this year, and I plan to post photos, video clips and game comments each night, so please plan to check for updates on my site.
I will be in Maui attending the games this year, and I plan to post photos, video clips and game comments each night, so please plan to check for updates on my site.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Additional Maui Invitational TIckets going on sale October 24th
Basketball fans that can make it to Hawaii, please note this update regarding tickets. I will be there cheering on the Illini basketball team.
MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2007 – The 2007 EA SPORTSTM Maui Invitational® Hosted by Chaminade today announced that additional All-Day East End General Admission Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. Hawaii time (3 p.m. Eastern time). A limited number of Single-Game Tickets for all of the tournament games (with the exception of Game 8, the second semifinal game) will also be available.
• Game 1 – Chaminade vs. Marquette
• Game 2 – LSU vs. Oklahoma State
• Game 3 – Princeton vs. Duke
• Game 4 – Arizona State vs. Illinois
• Game 5 – Consolation (Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2)
• Game 6 – Consolation (Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4)
• Game 7 – Semifinal (Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2)
• Game 9 – Fifth-place game
• Game 10 – Third-place game
• Game 11 – Seventh-place game
• Game 12 - Championship
Fans can also take advantage of the following tickets right now:
• Remaining Booster Tickets for Arizona State, Chaminade, LSU, Marquette, Oklahoma State and Princeton. Booster Tickets are good for entry to all three tournament games in which the particular school will participate.
• Remaining Courtside Booster Tickets for Arizona State, Chaminade, LSU, Marquette and Princeton. These tickets allow entry to all three of a particular team’s tournament games along with access to the Stadium Club, an exclusive catered area featuring food and beverage, table seating and television access.
All of the aforementioned tickets can only be purchased through the official tournament Web site at http://www.mauiinvitational.com.
Duke, Marquette, Illinois, Arizona State, LSU, Oklahoma State, Princeton and host Chaminade will vie for 2007 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational title Nov. 19-21 at Maui’s Lahaina Civic Center. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will again combine to offer live coverage of all 12 games of the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournament.
EA SPORTSTM, the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company and developer of the top-selling NCAA® March Madness® videogame, enters its seventh year as title sponsor of the Maui Invitational.
Other tournament sponsors include the Maui Visitors Bureau, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, adidas, GEICO and Gatorade. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, all from the beautiful Ka’anapali Beach resort area, serve as host hotels for the thousands of fans and boosters who annually accompany their teams to Maui. Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports has operated the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational since 1990.
For the 2007 tournament bracket with game days and times as well as the latest tournament schedule, ticket and general information, visit the official EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Web site at http://www.mauiinvitational.com.
Note: The On-site Tournament Box Office (Lahaina Civic Center) opens Friday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. (Hawaiian time). The Box Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the weekend, and on tournament days (Nov. 19-21) from 8 a.m. to the end of the last game. Ticket sales are in-person or by phone at 808.667.DUNK (3865).
About KemperSports
KemperSports Marketing & Communications, an affiliate of Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports, is a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, which has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and numerous PGA TOUR events. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.
MAUI, Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2007 – The 2007 EA SPORTSTM Maui Invitational® Hosted by Chaminade today announced that additional All-Day East End General Admission Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. Hawaii time (3 p.m. Eastern time). A limited number of Single-Game Tickets for all of the tournament games (with the exception of Game 8, the second semifinal game) will also be available.
• Game 1 – Chaminade vs. Marquette
• Game 2 – LSU vs. Oklahoma State
• Game 3 – Princeton vs. Duke
• Game 4 – Arizona State vs. Illinois
• Game 5 – Consolation (Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2)
• Game 6 – Consolation (Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4)
• Game 7 – Semifinal (Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2)
• Game 9 – Fifth-place game
• Game 10 – Third-place game
• Game 11 – Seventh-place game
• Game 12 - Championship
Fans can also take advantage of the following tickets right now:
• Remaining Booster Tickets for Arizona State, Chaminade, LSU, Marquette, Oklahoma State and Princeton. Booster Tickets are good for entry to all three tournament games in which the particular school will participate.
• Remaining Courtside Booster Tickets for Arizona State, Chaminade, LSU, Marquette and Princeton. These tickets allow entry to all three of a particular team’s tournament games along with access to the Stadium Club, an exclusive catered area featuring food and beverage, table seating and television access.
All of the aforementioned tickets can only be purchased through the official tournament Web site at http://www.mauiinvitational.com.
Duke, Marquette, Illinois, Arizona State, LSU, Oklahoma State, Princeton and host Chaminade will vie for 2007 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational title Nov. 19-21 at Maui’s Lahaina Civic Center. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will again combine to offer live coverage of all 12 games of the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournament.
EA SPORTSTM, the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company and developer of the top-selling NCAA® March Madness® videogame, enters its seventh year as title sponsor of the Maui Invitational.
Other tournament sponsors include the Maui Visitors Bureau, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, adidas, GEICO and Gatorade. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, all from the beautiful Ka’anapali Beach resort area, serve as host hotels for the thousands of fans and boosters who annually accompany their teams to Maui. Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports has operated the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational since 1990.
For the 2007 tournament bracket with game days and times as well as the latest tournament schedule, ticket and general information, visit the official EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Web site at http://www.mauiinvitational.com.
Note: The On-site Tournament Box Office (Lahaina Civic Center) opens Friday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. (Hawaiian time). The Box Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the weekend, and on tournament days (Nov. 19-21) from 8 a.m. to the end of the last game. Ticket sales are in-person or by phone at 808.667.DUNK (3865).
About KemperSports
KemperSports Marketing & Communications, an affiliate of Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports, is a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, which has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and numerous PGA TOUR events. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.
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