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(12-05-2017 10:05 AM)thxjoenovak Wrote: [ -> ] (12-04-2017 10:33 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote: [ -> ] (12-04-2017 10:18 PM)DiehardHuskie Wrote: [ -> ] (12-04-2017 07:45 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote: [ -> ]Where is there a decent place to stay in Detroit that's close to Ford Field?
Never been to Detroit, but I've seen "Robocop" and "The Crow", so I know a little about the city.
We stay at the Marriott Renaissance Center every time we go to championship game. Indoor parking garage, nice lounge in lobby, will have biggest gathering of fans. Can also hop on the tram and get off a couple of blocks from Ford Field.
It's also not too far from Stadium. Walkable, if you want.
Thanks! Looking for a cheap airline ticket for an up and back from MIA to Detroit.
Miami and all:
Diehard is correct about the Marriott & MACC. Just FYI, yesterday athletics has posted that there are special NIU rates at The Westin Book Cadillac. Looks to be a bit closer than Renaissance. Either would be fine choices.
Sounds like Packages will be announced later today.
Thank you.
(12-05-2017 11:50 AM)HUSKIEFOOTBALLFAN Wrote: [ -> ]Bowl Interview
Direct Link
Cool, thanks for the link. I was actually hoping the interview would be a little longer to see what else they would talk about, but anyway...it should be an interesting game.
Has anyone seen any info on a fan bus round trip from DeKalb/Oakbrook to Detroit? I was expecting them to do a few but haven't seen anything.
The plan was for me to drive out and stay in a hotel in Ann Arbor but none of my family, friends or co workers can take time off or leave because of out of town guests.
(12-05-2017 10:48 AM)Dog Fan Wrote: [ -> ] (12-05-2017 09:25 AM)MMBOANIU Wrote: [ -> ]I am in. Going to the game with my wife. Was going to fly but best to drive from Chicago. Seeing some sound rational helped me decide it will be worth going.
For the last MACC I attended, I flew to Detroit from O'Hare. I also flew once from Midway. It's better and easier to drive, considering all the hassles and time you'll spend at the airport. In addition, DTW is not too close to downtown Detroit, and it cost me over $60.00 in taxi/limo fare (plus tip).
Can drive to Ford Field in 4 hours. Driving to airport, security, boarding, flight, unloading, transportation would take 4 hours.
(12-05-2017 03:15 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote: [ -> ]Has anyone seen any info on a fan bus round trip from DeKalb/Oakbrook to Detroit? I was expecting them to do a few but haven't seen anything.
The plan was for me to drive out and stay in a hotel in Ann Arbor but none of my family, friends or co workers can take time off or leave because of out of town guests.
Did they do one for Central Michigan? I noticed on the way home I passed an NIU bus (the ones that transport students around campus) around Portage IN. Definitely wasn’t the players.
(12-04-2017 11:54 PM)prairiedawg Wrote: [ -> ] (12-04-2017 11:45 PM)nucyberdawg Wrote: [ -> ]Use of the words trump and huskies in same sentences is plainly wrong on so many levels.
Both have been a
yuge improvement over last year.
(12-05-2017 03:44 PM)IWokeUpLikeThis Wrote: [ -> ] (12-05-2017 03:15 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote: [ -> ]Has anyone seen any info on a fan bus round trip from DeKalb/Oakbrook to Detroit? I was expecting them to do a few but haven't seen anything.
The plan was for me to drive out and stay in a hotel in Ann Arbor but none of my family, friends or co workers can take time off or leave because of out of town guests.
Did they do one for Central Michigan? I noticed on the way home I passed an NIU bus (the ones that transport students around campus) around Portage IN. Definitely wasn’t the players.
No idea. They just typically do this for the MACC and that is why I was wondering if they were offering one for the bowl.
(12-05-2017 03:15 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote: [ -> ]Has anyone seen any info on a fan bus round trip from DeKalb/Oakbrook to Detroit? I was expecting them to do a few but haven't seen anything.
The plan was for me to drive out and stay in a hotel in Ann Arbor but none of my family, friends or co workers can take time off or leave because of out of town guests.
I haven't seen anything. Hopefully they come up with something before the options become too limited.
(12-05-2017 03:59 PM)NIU007 Wrote: [ -> ] (12-05-2017 03:15 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote: [ -> ]Has anyone seen any info on a fan bus round trip from DeKalb/Oakbrook to Detroit? I was expecting them to do a few but haven't seen anything.
The plan was for me to drive out and stay in a hotel in Ann Arbor but none of my family, friends or co workers can take time off or leave because of out of town guests.
I haven't seen anything. Hopefully they come up with something before the options become too limited.
I booked the hotel the day the game was announced so I have that to fall back on if there is no bus but I am really not up to doing that drive solo.
The Alum Association and Athletics have not said no yet so maybe they are still working on it to see if it can happen and at what price.
called and left vmail message in NIU athletic office early today re: plans for bussing fans to motown.
no reply yet six hours afterwards
DUKEvs NIU
BTW: Is football more cerebral , physical or where your "blue blood" grandfather alum helped endow the U?
BTW2: 2017 Huskies seem to be one of those teams that plays both UP or DOWN to the level of competition.
Bus + pregame booked!
Hotel canceled!
Seems like no lunch stop for the bus so I will have to ask if they are providing something of if we have to bring something.
(12-05-2017 05:34 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote: [ -> ]Bus + pregame booked!
Hotel canceled!
Seems like no lunch stop for the bus so I will have to ask if they are providing something of if we have to bring something.
How much is the bus HJ?
$185 - bus + pregame reception + ticket ($150 for U12)
$135 - bus + pregame reception ($100 for U12)
Is Huskie discount gone for Westin Hotel? Do not see link anymore. Guess have to use AAA discount at Marriott
I hear the team will arrive early and will practice at the Pontiac Silverdome.......oh wait...hold off on that demolition....oh no, too late!!! :)
(12-05-2017 11:42 PM)NIU84 Wrote: [ -> ]I hear the team will arrive early and will practice at the Pontiac Silverdome.......oh wait...hold off on that demolition....oh no, too late!!! :)
LOL!
I am driving and staying overnight at the Westin. Three of us going. Will also be at the pregame. Taking the bus from the hotel to pregame and back to the hotel after game.
(12-05-2017 09:58 PM)MMBOANIU Wrote: [ -> ]Is Huskie discount gone for Westin Hotel? Do not see link anymore. Guess have to use AAA discount at Marriott
Discount is online at the Westin for $124. Looks like if you stay at the Marriott it's $200. Bus to the game is leaving from the Westin as that's the official hotel to stay at. Reminder this bowl is run by the Detroit Lions, not the MAC so arrangements may be different.
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