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Hoops fans will travel how far?

Forget a lot of travel time spent by the YEWT fans.

We know we are lucky to be playing at #5 and if it hadn't been for Dr. Hill, we would have been #7.

We're lucky to have cut down the nets already, 'cause it will be one and out for us, so why waste the travel dollars?????????

"While organizers of the NCAA men's basketball tournament say they try as best they can to place teams in areas of the country that will minimize travel costs for schools and fans, two of Utah's three teams in the Big Dance aren't so lucky."

In the meantime DUKE and CAROLINA are playing in Greensboro. They never play more than fifty miles from home, no matter what seed they get.

What time Thursday and what TV stations will be broadcasting the BYU game?

I will be cheering for USU, I hope they do well against Marquette. As for BYU and Utah, well stick a fork in them!

For those that have watched the selection show they know that the top 4 seeds in each region get protected so therefore they get a closer home game. This then means that the team that they woudl play in the 2nd round has to go to that site by default! Yes they try to keep teams close to home but sometimes it just doesn't work!

As much as I like sports, I know that traveling to see a team play, as well as buying tickets to the event, are a luxury. In these tough economic times, everyone should be cutting back on luxuries and getting back to basics.

Last minute airline ticket prices can be outrageous. Due to a death in the family, I have to travel in just a couple days. The normal $250 fare is going to cost me over $900. While I don't blame airlines for trying to stay in business, they have made it very painful for those who have to travel at the last minute. Bereavement fares at reasonable prices no longer exist.

Get Smart!!! Any true Cougar or Ute fan needs to realize that a win for either school is a win for the MWC and ultimately helps each other. Utah's 5th seed was helped, in part, by the amount of respect the country has for the MWC (some, not much). Whether we like it or not, conference respect plays a part in Big Dance seeding. If BYU and/or Utah loose in the first round, it hurts the conference and affects next years perception of the MWC.

Think SMART! Bite the bullet and at least hope your rival school wins as many games as possible in the Big Dance. It ultimately helps your school.

Go Cougs! Go Utes! Go Cougs! (I have to cheer more for BYU)

I taught my sons many years ago that you never cheer for the Utes. Even when they played Kentucky for the national championship you never ever cheer for the Utes.

Go Cougars!!
As a true blue cougar fan I am just so happy to be a part of the NCAA tournament.
The cougars will represent us well in Philadelphia, I only ask that Lee Cummard flex one more time in front of the cameras. In a way his big white arms help show the nation what BYU Basketball is all about.

P.S. I hope the yewtes(I like to spell their name wrong:) )LOSE!!

In this economy, absolutely no one is justified in traveling to these games. At a time when people are going hungry, it is an extravagent waste of resources to travel thousands of miles to view a mere sporting event. The shame of it all is disgusting.

Utes are headed to the Sweet 16. They had a good tournament primer last week and are ready. If BYU can get out of the first round they play UConn. Tough break.

"In these tough economic times, everyone should be cutting back on luxuries and getting back to basics."

If "everyone", as you stated, cut back on their luxuries, the economy would get even worse. I agree that those who cannot afford to take trips should not take the trips, but those who can afford it should feel free to. Stop complaining about how others are spending their own money.

" SoCalUteFan | 12:11 a.m. March 17, 2009

Forget a lot of travel time spent by the YEWT fans....
We know we are lucky to be playing at #5...
We're lucky to have cut down the nets already,"

So Cal Ute Fan? Riiiiight.

Your posts reeks of that of a jealous cougar fan. we've seen your failed attempt at posturing before. FAIL.

Fortunately, we've had way too many opportunities to see that this year, with the dismal state of Cougar athletics.

Boise isn't even 5 hours. If I lived in the valley I would get my Aggie Blue butt up there in a hurry. I see people every week spend $8/bottle on beer and another $6 on nachos. Now, that is a waste of resources when you have Taco Bell around. Wait, isn't that the arena we're playing in? Aggies will win there.
Go Aggies

In my mind, the best seed actually went to USU..practically a home game for us in Boise....Gotta love it! I hope that both the Utes and Cougs win their games as well. It would be nice for the state to gain even more respect. Go Aggies!

Seriously McGurkus shut up. In this economy sometimes people like to spend a little bit of money to take the stress off of their lives and enjoy sports. Sports are wonderful and provide so much to those who play them and watch them. Also, spending money will stimulate the economy, which last time I checked, is a good thing. If you don't want to spend the money to go watch sports, then don't, but quit raining on everyone elses parade.

If I chose to travel to see one of these games, I am assisting in providing a job to those who work at the airlines, the hotel I would be staying at, the car rental company, the stadium I would be attending, and all of the various places I would be eating at.

The disgusting thing here are those who ridicule others who have the means and spend it. You and others like you are assisting in driving down the economy even more.

My attackers have missed the point. The point is not that sports are bad, the point is that traveling thousands of miles to watch a GAME in when people are suffering is unjustified. The economy will be stimulated just as much if you use your purchasing power to buy food and clothing for the poor.

"At a time when people are going hungry, it is an extravagent waste of resources to travel thousands of miles to view a mere sporting event."

That's quite a blanket statement to make. If a husband and wife or parent and child could afford to make that trip together, I would say that quality time is money well spent (provided that they have the financial resources to do so). We shouldn't judge others. Unless you patronize no restaurants, have given up your cell phone, are living in the tiniest living quarters you can, have no high speed internet and no cable service, then you, too, still have luxuries that could be foregone in the interest of feeding others. Even many of the poor seem to find a little discretionary money to use on an occasional movie or other non-necessity.

I don't want to belittle the plight of those less fortunate. Hopefully we are all sacrificing more to help the many in need, and I appreciate your reminder that we should do be aware and contributing MUCH more than most of us are (myself included).

Let's watch USU show byU how to win a tourney game.