The lyin’ Illini fan group has Orange Krush all over its face. LMAO. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Illini Fans Are Stirring The Pot
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You do realize or maybe you don't but Iowa's ticket office has a manager. That person and/or his staff may have screwed up but c'mon man. FWIW, the dork from Illinois that ordered the tickets said they were for a charity.
Barta doesn't monitor every ticket that is sold. He manages a $60 million dollar operation. You probably have a hard time balancing your check book.
Let’s not forget the best part of the story, at least 150 boys and girls club kids will get to watch the Iowa Illinois basketball game in person
Illinois can suck it. I have boycotted the state for years. We use to love going to Chicago but Lightfoot and her enterage have run it into the ground. Gas and hotel prices are ridiculous because of high taxes. It isn't safe in the city anymore. Big changes from the days when I worked in the loop.
When we travel back for football games we make it a point not to spend a dime in that state. I feel sorry for the downstate folks. Chicago is a huge burden because of their left leaning policies.
When we travel back for football games we make it a point not to spend a dime in that state. I feel sorry for the downstate folks. Chicago is a huge burden because of their left leaning policies.
I think the biggest thing they wanted was 200 tickets together so they could post on social media the video of them taking off a top layer of clothing, revealing their ORANGE CRUSH shirts underneath. They wanted this to go viral, of course. Instead, what's going viral is that they are a bunch of lying con artists.
i hope they get treated like royalty. Free pizza, free ice cream. Take video and make THAT VIDEO go viral.
Couldn’t resist could you. Almost like you’re programmed.
They do live in Illannoy so they are burdened with that scarlet letter
heck, I don’t know, maybe when the players and coaches are visiting kids at university hospital, doing clean up at local parks, talking to young students at local schools……..
Honestly I think this had MORE to do with getting the tickets TOGETHER than anything else! They could have easily bought single tickets but then were very unlikely to sit together and make the spectacle they go for. Also the video someone posted of the kid that is part of the krush group says that they just said a boys and girls clubs not giving any certain 1. If that’s the case, who did someone at the U contact to realize it really was a sham? Me thinks that was probably BS too
Contact the director at the Boys/Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
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You're being naive if you don't think a tix transaction like this didn't get run past him before it was originally approved.
And a few of your comments reveal your politics prompted who you responded to. Continue to live in your little bubble here in Iowa.
I am sure Barta appreciates you "having his back".
You're being naive if you don't think a tix transaction like this didn't get run past him before it was originally approved.
And a few of your comments reveal your politics prompted who you responded to. Continue to live in your little bubble here in Iowa.
I thought I read the CR Boys and Girls club would only have a couple dozen people going because it's a quick turnaround. I'm wondering if the remaining tickets will be released back to the public
Look, if the only thing Illini fans can say is that "They (Iowa) are just trying to keep a large group of opposing fans out!" (After they were dishonest in how they got the group tickets). Well DUH!!! As has already been said, Iowa fans face special rules ALL the time from opposing schools with regard to tickets. BB arena's are smaller and of course Iowa, Illinois and every other school wants their fans to have first shot at a sold out game. Nothing wrong with this at all.
Just stop already........
Just stop already........
Exactly, like paying higher prices for gopher tickets
Yeah, they should have payed full price for the tickets instead of lying about who was purchasing them, I get that. If they came out and said the tickets were for the Orange Krush to begin with I'm sure Iowa would've had no problem selling them to them...but as an Iowa fan, I'm still jealous of the fact they support their basketball team at a higher level then Iowa students....
What he said is correct though. I lived/worked in the city (not burbs) for years & it's gone way downhill since then. Areas downtown & by the lake that used to be great are now not safe even in daylight. Taxes continue to rise yet schools/infrastructure get worse......& they're so desperate for money you now get a speeding ticket going 6 over! Also visit San Fran, Portland, New York, & other liberal "havens" if you haven't in a while & you'll be extra appreciative of living in Iowa.
jonesy-- I'll wave to you on my way to Jimmy John's before the game on Thursday night. You've got to be loving all the national TV coverage that CC & the Hawks WBB team are getting this season! 😂 😂
Grow up. Have kids living in 2 of those cities and they're great. Have you actually been to any of those cities and actually had any problems? Portland in particular is an amazing city. Great bars, friendly people, good food. And don't worry, antifa won't come after you.
Have you personally been accosted in the city? Or any of your friends? Or have you just watched a lot of TV and they tell you how dangerous it is.
Worked as a consultant out of Chicago with long stints in both NY & San Fran/SV…..so yeah I’ve been there. Enjoyed my time in all 3 back then, but having gone back in recent years all have much worse homelessness & crime. Did I have problems? Guess only if you mind having a guy grab your wife’s purse in SF & my kids seeing 2 unconscious homeless individuals put into ambulances in NY in back-to-back days. No problems myself in Chi, but my buddies that still live in the city tell me of areas we used to hit that they won’t go to anymore. You may love the vibe in Seattle & Portland….but I’m personally not a fan of parks overtaken by homeless people bugging u for money if you go anywhere near.
If you think I’m exaggerating, than it’s clear u haven’t been to any of these places yourself or don’t know what it was like there before.
Actually I'm a moderate and have an open mind. When mayor Daley ran the city for eight terms the city was great. They haven't had a good mayor since. Nothing I stated is incorrect.
Guessing your kid lives in Lincoln Park or the burbs & you either stay there or hit the tourist spots. How about next time u take some night walks around the downtown loop or anywhere by the lake where u see a bunch of young punks congregating. It’s all safe there, right?! 😂
Last time we were there, three years ago a store on the miracle mile was vandalized the day after shopping there. We witnessed shoplifting and an arrest 30 feet away. There are other places to visit that are much safer. Actually we enjoy the theater scene in Toronto much better these days.
Huh? Why are you supporting that exotic animal killing piece of shit by eating at Jimmy John's? I get that they have good sandwiches but have you no moral or ethical integrity?
You are correct. NY, SF and Chicago are bad. Last winter we stayed in San Diego for two weeks. Vagrancy and Panhandling was out of control. Went to Sanoma two years ago, great visit but our two days in SF were awful. Fisherman's Warf was overrun with the same issue. It is depressing to see many of our great cities in decline.
I live in Iowa under Republican control and have watched the school systems plummet and my taxes skyrocket.
This happens in rural Iowa too.
Also my original comment had to do with your desire to throw a stupid political comment into the thread.
That's funny you think its so bad here in Iowa. While some small town schools are struggling due to population loss, many others have newer HS's with amazing gyms & even concert halls. Some of the DM city schools aren't great, but the suburb schools are like freaken colleges. Urbandale's weight room, Johnston's gyms, & both Waukee schools (esp NW) are amazing. I actually see good use of my tax money with many newer & recently updated elementary/middle schools in the western burbs.
Imagine living in Chicago or NY where your taxes are even worse......yet the schools are so bad that most people pay a ridiculous amount to send their kids to private schools. I lived a block from a HS in Lakeview & few kids from the neighborhood went there......they were all bused in from out west & spent their breaks smoking dope in the alleys.
I live in Iowa and have been to many of those places discussed. Iowa is a DREAM in comparison. I guess if you find it so bad in Iowa.....you can always move to SF or Portland.
Guess visiting your kid there a couple times per year makes you our resident expert on all things Chicago. I’ll bet good money your grandkids never attend public school in the city.
Barta's reach is long.
I bought a drink in a Kinnick concession stand, and the attendant tried to overcharge me! I'm sure it was Barta that screwed up!
You know, I have said this before on this board when the question of which fan base you dislike the most comes up. For me...it has ALWAYS been Illinois. Do I care for Minnesota fans? DO I care For Wisconsin fans? No. But, the Illini have always felt they were better then the Hawks...even when they have sucked. I will NEVER forget the time those pukes Juice Williams and Benn came out to the media about how they HATED Iowa. Their fans feel the same. My family attended an Iowa/Illinois football game in the 90's in Champaign and got spit on as we left the stadium. SCREW THAT SCHOOL AND THEIR CANDY CRUSH STUDENT SECTION. I HOPE WE POUND THE EVER LIVING CRAP OUT OF THEM TOMORROW!!!!!
^ Sorry you got spit on ... but I am very glad that this is a mutually recognized rivalry that is getting some media attention again. I grew up hearing how Illinois/Iowa used to be an intense rivalry, but when I was first getting into college hoops (early and mid-2000s), Iowa was down and Illinois was dominant. Then, Illinois took a huge step back under Groce while Fran got Iowa good, so Iowa dominated the series. It was only in the 2019-20 season that things spiced up, and I love it. I'd imagine it's both schools' biggest hoops rivalry right now, and that is fun. Yeah, you guys have Iowa State and we have Missouri as huge non-conference rivalries, but I think this one feels more heated up than either right now. I hope if we can continue to improve in football, that can develop into a real rivalry, as well.
FWIW, I know there is a lot of hate between the fan bases, but I think Fran and Underwood really respect each other. I know Underwood said if he could have any player in the conference on his team, it would be Connor McCaffrey because of his toughness.
FWIW, I know there is a lot of hate between the fan bases, but I think Fran and Underwood really respect each other. I know Underwood said if he could have any player in the conference on his team, it would be Connor McCaffrey because of his toughness.
I demand that you dine in that coachroach infested tenderloin diner instead.
Thank you.
