Lets talk Maui Invitational

Cat78Scot

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And now for a serious post...

Individual tickets will go on sale in August. I went back in 2010 and this is how I got mine. For the championship game, I lined up after the semifinal game and bought tickets on site.

As far as things to do, rent a convertible, it's worth it. Drive the Road to Hana and plan to take your time. It's absolutely beautiful. Also, check out the Haleakala Crater. If you do, take a jacket.

I stayed in Kihei and made the drive to Lahaina along the coast each day for the games. It, too, is a breathtaking drive.

And make time to relax on the beach.

I'm sure it is breathtaking but take a look at that first video on the link you posted.

Could be the back hills of Eastern Kentucky if you take away the tropical plans! It doesn't show any of the coastline or water. lol

Not criticizing you, just thought it was funny that they chose a kind of mundane video to highlight this.
 

jockstrap_mcgee

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I'm sure it is breathtaking but take a look at that first video on the link you posted.

Could be the back hills of Eastern Kentucky if you take away the tropical plans! It doesn't show any of the coastline or water. lol

Not criticizing you, just thought it was funny that they chose a kind of mundane video to highlight this.

It is true that if you replace plants from ecosystem A with plants from ecosystem B, then ecosystem A looks like Ecosystem B. Good call.
 

nickhorvathsuxazz

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Who will sweat more in a game, Bruce Pearl or Sean Miller? The court would become very dangerous with those two out there..
LOL...that'd be funny to see. Don't even keep score, just dress them identically in the same # of layers, turn off the air, and declare the winner whomever finishes w/ the most clothes still on.
 
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MNantz

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The fanbase is buzzing over this event. There could be dozens of proud Aubs in attendance from what I’m hearing.
Doezens lol that sounds about right !! Kentucky takes thousands and Aurburn takes dozens LMAO and to say they are headlining the tournament, your kidding right. LMAO LMAO , Better wait till the FBI clears you to travel out of the state first !!!
 

Anon1629994708

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Yep, not sure how Miller has never passed out during a game, your all's coach gets bad, but Miller looks like he loses gallons at a time..
You HAVE to be from EASTERN KY, using "your all's". I've spent a whole lot of time in Pikeville (actually IVEL) & I know a lady named SANDY after the BIG SANDY. I loved me some Justified
 
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al.ksr

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I'm sure it is breathtaking but take a look at that first video on the link you posted.

Could be the back hills of Eastern Kentucky if you take away the tropical plans! It doesn't show any of the coastline or water. lol

Not criticizing you, just thought it was funny that they chose a kind of mundane video to highlight this.

Haha, yeah I noticed that. I was thinking the drive around Dewey Lake at Jenny Wiley. They definitely could have picked a better video.
 

Anon1629994708

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A school teacher from London lol..
I KNEW it haha. Have you ever heard of George Humfleet Mobile Homes, Edgewood Homes of London or Park Place Homes? Three mobile home retailers that I know very well.Or London Gold Jewelry? I went to the best Derby party ever in London, sans attending the 122 & 124 Running
 
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ColonelCat_rivals376764

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Hey Cats. As you probably know Auburn headlines the field in the 2018 edition. Other teams include Arizona, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State and Xavier.

Anyway, I assume the Cats have been to this event a few times and was wondering if any esteemed RR community members have been. Thinking about attending so wondering if anyone has any recs. Hotels, tickets, golf etc would be great.

WDE and Go Cats!
Hilton, Hyatt and several others along a stretch of beach. Roast pig on the beach, and many 'native' events to attend. The Lahaina Civic center where they play the games is fairly close as are many great restaurants. We bought a package thru UK Athletics when we went, you might try Au's tix office..
 

Jakarii

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I’ve been a couple times. Tickets can be had by scalpers as well as online usually, plenty of nice hotels (all expensive). Lots of different things to do for fun thanks to the weather King Kamehameha andThe Plantation Course at Kapalua Bay are the best courses per se but I like Emerald the best


Hey Cats. As you probably know Auburn headlines the field in the 2018 edition. Other teams include Arizona, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State and Xavier.

Anyway, I assume the Cats have been to this event a few times and was wondering if any esteemed RR community members have been. Thinking about attending so wondering if anyone has any recs. Hotels, tickets, golf etc would be great.

WDE and Go Cats!
 

hotelblue

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7 auburn fans have bought tickets and will attend. the canoe trip’s planned departure is tomorrow break of dawn. of course the vessel is too small for safe canal passage so they decided warm clothes optional. they’re 2 days behind but expect to make up ground with favorable currents.
 
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I’ve been a couple times. Tickets can be had by scalpers as well as online usually, plenty of nice hotels (all expensive). Lots of different things to do for fun thanks to the weather King Kamehameha andThe Plantation Course at Kapalua Bay are the best courses per se but I like Emerald the best
Great stuff right here. Def gonna look into the golf.

Anyone know how they seed this thing? Guessing preseason poll.
 

flacat22

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Or go 0-3 or 1-2 and Brucie gets to enjoy the surf and Hawaiian BBQ early.
 
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Or go 0-3 or 1-2 and Brucie gets to enjoy the surf and Hawaiian BBQ early.
Well ya never know. We clearly have the most talented team in the field but will be missing a key player to start the season might keep it interesting. Of course we all know Corch K always gets the better end of the whistle.
 
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caneintally

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Any thread Vest is part of is pure classic due to just how out of touch with reality he is . What will be interesting to see is if he can keep it up when AU comes back down to earth (which already happened at the end of last season) and is a good team( ie top 20-30 ) but not top 10 like the 5 AU fans think they are.
 
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I've never seen somebody that can ruffle feathers as easily as Denim Vest. With a simple line "Auburn headlines the field", he is able to send a message board into a frenzy and start a multi-page thread.

Obviously major sarcasm, but props are due for sure.
@Denim Vest is just bantering back and forth with the BBN. He knows that we know (well some of us anyway) he’s messin’ around. No one is really up in a tizzy about what he’s saying. This is mild compared to some real life conversations I’ve been in involving rival fans.
 
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Anon1629994708

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I've never seen somebody that can ruffle feathers as easily as Denim Vest. With a simple line "Auburn headlines the field", he is able to send a message board into a frenzy and start a multi-page thread.

Obviously major sarcasm, but props are due for sure.
Dude is serious fo sho. He owns about 23 other Rival websites. Not literally, but.........
 

seccats04

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Denim Vest should change his name to Velcro Vest after they remove Allbarn's regular season title last season. One coach has already been arrested, two star players sat out the season, your star player transferred in the off season and the HC, ole Sweathog Bruce, refused to answer questions to his AD earlier this year related to the investigation but they extended his contract anyway. I can't wait until Chuck Person has to testify under oath.

Just win baby! That is the Auburn way. They almost do it as good as UL.
 

kyjeff1

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I've never seen somebody that can ruffle feathers as easily as Denim Vest. With a simple line "Auburn headlines the field", he is able to send a message board into a frenzy and start a multi-page thread.

Obviously major sarcasm, but props are due for sure.
I am amazed at how gullible some of our posters are.
Denim Vest has to be laughing his butt off at some of these responses.
 

kyjeff1

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Any thread Vest is part of is pure classic due to just how out of touch with reality he is . What will be interesting to see is if he can keep it up when AU comes back down to earth (which already happened at the end of last season) and is a good team( ie top 20-30 ) but not top 10 like the 5 AU fans think they are.
LOL, DV is not out of touch. he's simply having fun at the expense of posters like you.

You know, I like you as a poster, but he's posting in jest and you keep getting hooked.
 

kyjeff1

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I know some don't think that Auburn has a shot, but I want to see them and Duke square off.
It would be hilarious if UK and Auburn, both from "that weak *** SEC" beats the best team in "the greatest conference ever".
The threads on their board would be some good readin'.
 

bucsrule8872

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Duke vs. Gonzaga for the championship, most likely.

I like Gonzaga to win it. It is early in the season and they have the experience.

Xavier game won't be easy for Auburn, but hopefully they can get past them.

Then Auburn probably beats Iowa St. or Zona for third place.
 

kyjeff1

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Duke vs. Gonzaga for the championship, most likely.

I like Gonzaga to win it. It is early in the season and they have the experience.

Xavier game won't be easy for Auburn, but hopefully they can get past them.

Then Auburn probably beats Iowa St. or Zona for third place.
With all that X lost I can't see them beating Auburn. If Trevon Blueitt and coach Mack were still there I would give them a shot, but X is a completely different animal now.
 

bucsrule8872

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With all that X lost I can't see them beating Auburn. If Trevon Blueitt and coach Mack were still there I would give them a shot, but X is a completely different animal now.

True. Xavier is a shell of what they were last season. Auburn should win that one at least.
 

ColonelCat_rivals376764

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Hey Cats. As you probably know Auburn headlines the field in the 2018 edition. Other teams include Arizona, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State and Xavier.

Anyway, I assume the Cats have been to this event a few times and was wondering if any esteemed RR community members have been. Thinking about attending so wondering if anyone has any recs. Hotels, tickets, golf etc would be great.

WDE and Go Cats!
Mariott in Lahaina [iirc] they have a great lua and close to the b-ball arena. Rent a car and take the trip along the coast {I forget the name of the road}..should be an enjoyable vacation and b-ball memory, even though the Cats aren't there.