(11-17-2020 05:49 PM)PojoaquePosse Wrote:  Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. It was called the South Pointe Hilton when I lived there (best bloody mary I've ever had was at the Pointe In Time bar). Said the team could be there for up to 5 weeks, which would cover the OOC. NMSU used their Arizona Bowl connections to make this happen (Nikki Balich). Team will arrive tonight at 9:30. Have already left.

A lot of items (the basketball court in particular) were donated. $78k for the rooms, disinfecting and testing. AZ Bowl connection made this happen. $21k for the food. Travel costs to the resort are TBD. Not sure where the games will be played, yet. 4 star resort but got a rate of $105 a night. Access to the court 24/7.

Shooting to have first game next week. Minors BB schedule released today, but still working to get NMSU on the schedule. Hopes to start off playing a couple of D2 Arizona schools. Still working on 4 rival games.

NMSU pays $20k a month to rent the PanAm ($240k a year). Plus security, travel expenses, etc. Will save on all of that being in the bubble.

MM broke down crying several times. Said this is a huge load off his shoulders. Said he had promised all these kids they were going to get to compete at NMSU.

MM is gonna set up some fund raising activities for us to help contribute to this effort.

I wish this had been done 2 weeks ago, so they could get more practice time in.