Just got my Bucknell tickets. Pumped up!!
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I think UNI is a notch or two above BU right now. But it's exciting to be able to drive to one of the closest nearby universities, help their program out a bit, and watch our nits do their thing.
Okay, I might as well start this now.
IMO, parking will be an absolute nightmare that night. School will be back in session after Thanksgiving break, so the students will have the majority of parking already filled up.
If you need/want to park near the gym, get there very, very early. There are small parking lots on either end of Sojka Pavilion, and the next closest lot is on the other side of University Drive towards Route 15 on Christie Mathewson Drive. After that, on-campus lots are fairly small, and already typically pretty full of students. I went to EIWAs the year before last, the gym was not nearly as full as it will be for PSU, and I parked across campus.
Another good option would be to park downtown, where there will presumablly be large crowds AFTER the match. Park as close as you can to Market and Fifth Street, and walk about 0.5 miles to the Pavilion. That way, when you leave the match, and go to the bar, you'll be close to your car when you leave.
Speaking of bars, the options are limited, but not bad.
IMO, parking will be an absolute nightmare that night. School will be back in session after Thanksgiving break, so the students will have the majority of parking already filled up.
If you need/want to park near the gym, get there very, very early. There are small parking lots on either end of Sojka Pavilion, and the next closest lot is on the other side of University Drive towards Route 15 on Christie Mathewson Drive. After that, on-campus lots are fairly small, and already typically pretty full of students. I went to EIWAs the year before last, the gym was not nearly as full as it will be for PSU, and I parked across campus.
Another good option would be to park downtown, where there will presumablly be large crowds AFTER the match. Park as close as you can to Market and Fifth Street, and walk about 0.5 miles to the Pavilion. That way, when you leave the match, and go to the bar, you'll be close to your car when you leave.
Speaking of bars, the options are limited, but not bad.
- Bull Run Tap House, corner of Market and 5th: Typical small college town bar with a good beer selection and typical small college town bar food.
- Town Tavern, another corner of Market and 5th: Similar to Bull Run, but little more of a restaurant and homier (Norm!) feel. Personally, I don't like the food as much here and I think their beer selection is a little smaller.
- Lewisburg Hotel, corner of Market and Third: A step up from the first two, more of the college prof and parent hangout, rather than the college kid hangout. GREAT bar food, similar beer selection.
- Smiling Chameleon, 235 Market Street: Not sure how to describe this one. Maybe eclectic, or maybe that's just my impression from the couple of times I've been there. Lots of taps from around the country, and a unique menu.
- Civil War Cider Company, 606 Market, near Bull Run and Town Tavern. Ciders, whiskeys, moonshine and beer. Really cool experience if you've never been. If it's a cool, dry night, they might have a bonfire out back, where you can sip your cider and discuss the match.
- Susquehanna Smokehouse: 1115 State Route 405, Milton, PA. Have to mention this, since friends own it and it has FANTASTIC smoked food. How it has a Milton address, I'll never know. It's south of Route 45, on the other side of the river from Lewisburg. Smoked chicken salad, smoked chicken cheesesteak, smoked mac 'n cheese. Need I say more? Oh, yeah, Friday's are usually fried haddock special nights. Get the smoked mac 'n cheese with it. Smoked mac 'n cheese. Tell Craig or Vicki that Crystal sent you. They'll know who you mean.
So, what's your version of Iowa vs. Iowa State, which is our biggest match in Iowa? Penn vs. PSU?
Thanks. I would not have guessed that, but it does make sense. I always think of Lehigh as private.
well done. for us locals we should meet up before hand for a libation.
I expect we will have to park on the side streets (town) or up by the fraternities above CMS. Either way if you get there late you will have a decent walk ahead of you. Which if you had a few drinks, you may need anyway.
Depends on where one will be driving in from, but the Rusty Rail is about 20 minutes away. I've only been there once but had a really good meal, and it's an awesome place.
I considered putting Rusty Rail on the list, but was mostly considering post-match activities.
Warning: Getting seated at the Rail can be infuriating, but it is better now that they take reservations. Even so, if you're going, be early.
Penn is private also. Pitt would be the one if they still wrestled PSU, as it is public (or at least quasi-public). But, as others have said, Lehigh is by far the top wrestling rivalry for Penn State. I grew up on them, watching them on Channel 33 out of Hershey.
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I was just having a bit of fun, Ban. Northern Iowa is a solid program, certainly a notch or two above Bucknell. As others have mentioned, PSU vs Lehigh is definitely the premiere wrestling rivalry in PA.
I didn't even remotely consider that it could be a "rib" at UNI being a "lesser" program. I took it as-and why I asked who your Iowa/Iowa State dual is-UNI and Iowa is (was, as it's now been years since we've dualed) the second biggest dual in the state.
As for UNI being a "notch above," we'll see. We sure as heck get the recruits, but our results have really been nothing but lackluster, given these recruits we've gotten over the years. Now Yates is gone as well.
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All we need is a plan. Anyone have CP's number?
Seriously, though, sounds like a fine plan to me. Easiest place to walk from is going to be the Bull Run. Plus, it has the most room. So, unless someone has a strong desire to go elsewhere, we'll see everyone at the Bull Run before the match.
Heading to Sojka by bus, so unfortunately can't meet up prior...though I'll catch many of you that I know inside the arena. Sec. E, Row D.
I'm going to revive this, particularly for message 9, for those who might have missed it. Parking will be horrendous, be advised.
Also, for anyone interested, let's meet up at Bull Run Taphouse. I'll be wearing a white t-shirt that says, "It's what we do!" on the back. Stop me and say hello!
Also, for anyone interested, let's meet up at Bull Run Taphouse. I'll be wearing a white t-shirt that says, "It's what we do!" on the back. Stop me and say hello!
Sold Out.... when ya snooze, ya lose. Headed to Lehigh vs Princeton instead, since I already took the afternoon off. Lehigh is actually closer to me than SC.
Just called the Sojka box office. They agree it will be busy but insist there will be people directing you to open parking and there will be enough. They gave the same info out as post #9 too.
I'll have the same tshirt. I'll be the short fat one, while tn is the tall skinny one.
Granted, I only have two data points, two sessions of EIWAs, and they have many more. I'll look forward to seeing whether the event promoter or the random guy with no agenda other than helping people is more accurate.
Believe me. I plan on taking the advice, getting there early walking into town before hand, etc. One of my phobias (I have many irrational fears, but not Ophidiophobia) is being late.
I would not suggest anyone take what I reported as gospel.
Yeah sure, UNI is a notch above Bucknell. In fairness though, Iowa is also a notch or two below Penn State.
A. Are you meeting us there?Sounds like a nice shirt you two are wearing.
B. Will you be wearing your cool shirt, too?
C. Are you coming over after the match for AWL?
...and I'll be the one missing your little gathering, but will see yunz inside the Pavilion. I'll be at dinner with a coupleI'll have the same tshirt. I'll be the short fat one, while tn is the tall skinny one.
friends. Enjoy!! And be safe.
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