Rube Dali
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Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
My guesses for 2017-2020
2017: University of Phoenix Stadium; Glendale, AZ(Arizona State University)
2018: Mercedes Benz Superdome; New Orleans(Tulane University)
2019: Vikings Stadium; Minneapolis(University of Minnesota)
2020: Lucas Oil Stadium; Indianapolis(Horizon League)
Losers: Houston, North Texas(pencil them in for 2021), St. Louis, San Antonio
In addition, here's who I think will serve as the preliminary sites for the 2016-2018 tourneys:
First Four(All three years)
UD Arena; Dayton(University of Dayton)
2016
2nd/3rd Rounds
Wells Fargo Center; Philadelphia(Temple University)
Greensboro Coliseum; Greensboro, NC(Atlantic Coast Conference)
AmericanAirlines Arena; Miami(Florida International University)
UD Arena
Kohl Center; Madison, WI(University of Wisconsin)
InTrust Bank Arena; Wichita, KS(Wichita State University)
Energy Solutions Arena; Salt Lake City(Mountain West Conference)
Moda Arena; Portland, OR(University of Portland)
East Regional:
Barclays Center; Brooklyn(Atlantic 10 Conference)
South Regional:
KFC Yum! Center; Louisville, KY(University of Louisville)
Midwest Regional:
Scottrade Center; St. Louis(Missouri Valley Conference)
West Regional:
University of Phoenix Stadium
2017
2nd/3rd Rounds:
TimesUnion Center; Albany, NY(Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Siena College)
Verizon Center; Washington, DC(George Mason University)
Amway Center; Orlando(Stetson University)
Nationwide Arena; Columbus, OH(The Ohio State University)
Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, IA(Drake University)
American Airlines Center; Dallas(Southern Methodist University)
The Pit; Albuquerque(University of New Mexico)
Honda Center; Anaheim(Big West Conference)
East Regional:
TD Garden; Boston(Harvard University)
South Regional:
Bridgestone Arena; Nashville(Ohio Valley Conference)
Midwest Regional:
United Center; Chicago(Big Ten Conference)
West Regional:
SAP Center at San Jose(San Jose State University)
2018
2nd/3rd Rounds:
First Niagara Center; Buffalo(Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Canisius College and Niagara University)
Comcast Center; College Park, MD(University of Maryland)
Thompson-Bolling Arena; Knoxville, TN(University of Tennessee)
New Detroit Arena; Detroi(University of Detroit)*
CenturyLink Center Omaha(Creighton University)
AT&T Center; San Antonio(University of Texas, San Antonio)
Pepsi Center; Denver(University of Colorado)
Spokane Veterans Memorial Coliseum(Washington State University)
East Regional:
Madison Square Garden; New York(St. John's University and Big East Conference)
Midwest Regional:
Vikings Stadium
South Regional:
Toyota Center; Houston(Rice University)
West Regional:
Staples Center; Los Angeles(Pepperdine University)
*If not open by this time, then the spot goes to Quicken Loans Arena; Cleveland(Mid-American Conference and Cleveland State University)
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leofrog
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
In 2017, wouldn't New Orleans have to host a regional since you have them projected to host the 2018 Final Four?
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02-17-2014 01:25 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
Minnesota and Atlanta should be locks for both the final four and super bowl after they build the new stadiums.
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02-17-2014 01:47 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
Ford Field should host a final in the next 4 years, it's one of the largest capacity stadiums seating over 70K. I believe Jerry World is the only one that is larger and Detroit is easier for most fans whose teams will make the tourney to get to than Dallas.
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02-17-2014 01:50 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
Didn't the NCAA say they may look at moving the final four back to a basketball sized venue?
If they make that decision, the list of potential host cities grows a lot larger.
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02-17-2014 03:06 PM |
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TexanMark
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
I know San Antonio is back in contention as a F4 site (was not eligible for a few years due to capacity). San Antonio is one of the fans' favorite sites. I think they get one when the next batch is announced. Also, the Carrier Dome should get an 2nd/3rd round game regional. Tickets are not an issue and it is a basketball centric town with the games on campus.
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02-17-2014 03:26 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
(02-17-2014 01:50 PM)Policiious Wrote: Ford Field should host a final in the next 4 years, it's one of the largest capacity stadiums seating over 70K. I believe Jerry World is the only one that is larger and Detroit is easier for most fans whose teams will make the tourney to get to than Dallas.
Dallas is the easier city in the USA to fly to.
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02-17-2014 03:31 PM |
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Rube Dali
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
(02-17-2014 01:25 PM)leofrog Wrote: In 2017, wouldn't New Orleans have to host a regional since you have them projected to host the 2018 Final Four?
The NCAA is moving away from having the Final Four sites host a regional a year out, except in venues that have yet to host a Final Four, which is why New Orleans is not hosting a 2017 regional(the exception, obviously, is Indianapolis, which is mandated in the contract between the city and the NCAA).
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02-17-2014 03:38 PM |
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02-17-2014 06:09 PM |
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TexanMark
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
(02-17-2014 03:31 PM)MissouriStateBears Wrote: (02-17-2014 01:50 PM)Policiious Wrote: Ford Field should host a final in the next 4 years, it's one of the largest capacity stadiums seating over 70K. I believe Jerry World is the only one that is larger and Detroit is easier for most fans whose teams will make the tourney to get to than Dallas.
Dallas is the easier city in the USA to fly to.
But the stadium is out in freaking Arlington. San Antonio is such a superior city to Dallas/Arlington for the tourist.
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02-17-2014 10:59 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
KC isn't hosting any 2014 or 2015 rounds. I'd guarantee they will get the 2nd/3rd rounds games in either 2016 or 2017.
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02-17-2014 11:15 PM |
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
I don't have anything to add, but pretty cool compilation of information in the OP. Thanks.
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02-18-2014 02:07 PM |
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The Real LHS81
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
(02-17-2014 10:59 PM)TexanMark Wrote: (02-17-2014 03:31 PM)MissouriStateBears Wrote: (02-17-2014 01:50 PM)Policiious Wrote: Ford Field should host a final in the next 4 years, it's one of the largest capacity stadiums seating over 70K. I believe Jerry World is the only one that is larger and Detroit is easier for most fans whose teams will make the tourney to get to than Dallas.
Dallas is the easier city in the USA to fly to.
But the stadium is out in freaking Arlington. San Antonio is such a superior city to Dallas/Arlington for the tourist.
Except for the "dirty" river that runs thru downtown San Antonio
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02-18-2014 02:40 PM |
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TexanMark
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RE: Your picks for future final four hosts(Men's only, for now)
(02-18-2014 02:40 PM)The Real LHS81 Wrote: (02-17-2014 10:59 PM)TexanMark Wrote: (02-17-2014 03:31 PM)MissouriStateBears Wrote: (02-17-2014 01:50 PM)Policiious Wrote: Ford Field should host a final in the next 4 years, it's one of the largest capacity stadiums seating over 70K. I believe Jerry World is the only one that is larger and Detroit is easier for most fans whose teams will make the tourney to get to than Dallas.
Dallas is the easier city in the USA to fly to.
But the stadium is out in freaking Arlington. San Antonio is such a superior city to Dallas/Arlington for the tourist.
Except for the "dirty" river that runs thru downtown San Antonio
That dirty river flows green with Money...no comparision SA>>>>>Arlington.
Stay downtown, party on the Riverwalk, walk to the Alamodome, see the games, walk back and continue to party. Wash, rinse, repeat.
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