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14 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

We are getting into Orlando at about 1pm on Thursday. We fly back out at about noon on Sunday.

I like your noon time departing Orlando on Sun.  We depart Sun morn at 7:00 a.m. from Orlando (but staying in Tampa), early wake up!

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4 hours ago, Cratter said:

Made me find this: good read.

http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2012-06/fun-sun-frozen-four

It could be worse, we could be buying tickets to Frisco, Texas. ;)

Not to degrade NDSU football's 5 year title run (very effin' impressive!) but it shows you the difference between what admittedly are two niche sports in the U.S.--NCAA div 1-A ice hockey and NCAA div 1-AA football.

- Hockey final is in Tampa, FL while football final is in Frisco (or Fisco?), TX

- Very successful UND hockey coach leaves to coach the NHL's major market Phil Flyers while ultra-super successful NDSU ftbl coach leaves to coach at div 1-A football's Wyoming in Laramie (not so sure it's not a step down actually from NDSU/Fargo other than the big ass $$ to be made).

- UND's top drafter hockey players are always in a dilemma whether to leave college early to turn pro while NDSU's top players always stay 4 years and hope to be drafted in the first 3-4 rounds (that's huge news to go that high).

Both though are admittedly awesome programs, no debate.     

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10 hours ago, GeauxSioux said:

Cuban food is fantastic in Tampa. 

Best I've had, though we're only comparing about 5 cities.  Also, Cigar City is their most commonly available local brewery.

10 hours ago, runaroundsioux said:

Anyone been to Ybor City?

Bars and bad things.  It used to be more fun than that.  None of my local friends will even venture that way anymore.  Go in a group and keep an eye on your drinks, is what I've been told in recent years.  They may be overstating, of course, but I'm perfectly happy not to be there at bar close. 

10 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

Go to Busch Gardens. It is a blast!

Great rollercoasters!  That 5 second hang from the top of the Sheikra before the 90* drop is a blast!

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1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said:

There are just two boxes left to check for the UND men's hockey team. DDC's Roses and Thorns from the Midwest Regional in Cincinnati.

bit.ly/1qirQZV

Yeah the Ref check kinda pizzed me off & he didn't seem to even say he was sorry - Hope he is not the Ref in the Final after we win the handshake line might get rough :angry::silly:

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2 hours ago, Fetch said:

Yeah the Ref check kinda pizzed me off & he didn't seem to even say he was sorry - Hope he is not the Ref in the Final after we win the handshake line might get rough :angry::silly:

I wish I could have heard that conversation. I want to know what Drake said haha.

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