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Angleae

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36. How do you plan on cramming 50000 people in a stadium built for 20000 (per game)?

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 01:48 AM

Mar 2015

The largest indoor arena in Chicago is the United Center with a capacity of about 20000. On top of that, while the NCAA holds the rights to the final four, once the contract to hold it in Indianapolis was signed, the city of Indianapolis can sue for breach of contract if it is not held there.

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Final Four Moved? Emmert to Doyel on RFRA: 'If we have to move events, we'll do it'' [View all] marym625 Mar 2015 OP

Move now while there is still time. Downwinder Mar 2015 #1

I suspect we'll hear something by tomorrow marym625 Mar 2015 #2

Not much else conflicting this weekend. Downwinder Mar 2015 #3

I would think things still have to be worked out marym625 Mar 2015 #4

Not that! The Mayor would take credit. Downwinder Mar 2015 #5

True marym625 Mar 2015 #6

If they move it, the NCAA will be sued into oblivion. Angleae Mar 2015 #7

I'm sure that they have something on the sale of tickets marym625 Mar 2015 #10

And I'm sure you don't understand how these types of things work... MattSh Mar 2015 #29

I appreciate your input marym625 Mar 2015 #34

The fans could be bussed a mere 185 miles to Chicago! Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #31

How do you plan on cramming 50000 people in a stadium built for 20000 (per game)? Angleae Mar 2015 #36

Oh, that's easy. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #37

It isnt going anywhere. Theres only 4 days & a lot of logistics. 7962 Mar 2015 #62

They moved 2½ million people out of New Orleans in under 24 hours!!! Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #64

That would really get through to the religious haters.. money and sports! Cha Mar 2015 #8

Mahalo, Cha! marym625 Mar 2015 #9

Thank you, Mary.. I hope so, too! Cha Mar 2015 #11

There are chips and dip in the back marym625 Mar 2015 #13

Gracias! Cha Mar 2015 #15

I will drink to that! marym625 Mar 2015 #17

Describing future events - not late this week. salin Mar 2015 #12

Maybe that is why the mayor came out so strongly marym625 Mar 2015 #14

I think they are talking next year... Motown_Johnny Mar 2015 #16

You're probably right marym625 Mar 2015 #18

Yes, the article references 2016 and 2021 DesertRat Mar 2015 #19

Yeah, but wouldn't it be nice marym625 Mar 2015 #24

Yes, it would! nt DesertRat Mar 2015 #49

I agree, given the bill signing took place so close to the beginning of the final four davidpdx Mar 2015 #21

I think I will have to go to Indianapolis marym625 Mar 2015 #25

It is not being moved. former9thward Mar 2015 #20

I read the article marym625 Mar 2015 #22

Fine, if you think the final 4 will be moved before next Saturday former9thward Mar 2015 #23

Mine include an unrealistic hope marym625 Mar 2015 #26

You seem to be handling the unwarranted grouchiness and snappiness in this thread quite well, Marym villager Mar 2015 #27

Why thank you! marym625 Mar 2015 #28

I had to look up what equanimity means. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #33

Thank you! marym625 Mar 2015 #35

. Guy Whitey Corngood Mar 2015 #45

Thank you marym625 Mar 2015 #46

They have until Wednesday to decide. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #30

Thank you marym625 Mar 2015 #32

Wonder if protesters are already gathering. Downwinder Mar 2015 #38

I think 1,000 protesters could show up, drop trow and take a dump in front of the arena davidpdx Mar 2015 #39

They are marym625 Mar 2015 #42

I think protests during the Final Four cwydro Mar 2015 #59

It does not take long to get from Indy to Chicago SoCalDem Mar 2015 #40

nope marym625 Mar 2015 #43

If they have laid the floor get the red out Mar 2015 #41

I wonder if that is why they're saying Wednesday marym625 Mar 2015 #44

I dont think its possible to move it Travis_0004 Mar 2015 #51

I'm sure they would marym625 Mar 2015 #54

It won't be moved until next year... shedevil69taz Mar 2015 #47

You're probably right marym625 Mar 2015 #48

The people making donations to the Indiana Klan, I mean buying tickets to the game, are the one's jtuck004 Mar 2015 #50

lol marym625 Mar 2015 #55

The Big Ten has two teams in the final four. Big Ten could announce moving its tournament... cascadiance Mar 2015 #52

Then that's what they should do! marym625 Mar 2015 #57

What will be interesting is to see if any teams make a statement here ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #53

I hope so marym625 Mar 2015 #58

Not gonna happen. nt cwydro Mar 2015 #56

As a parent Dan Mar 2015 #60

That would be wonderful! marym625 Apr 2015 #65

Its NOT going to be moved. ZERO % chance. Theres no time. 7962 Mar 2015 #61

It's still being called for, a move marym625 Apr 2015 #66

I think its an opportunity for a few to get publicity, knowing they'd never do ANYTHING 7962 Apr 2015 #68

No doubt marym625 Apr 2015 #69

Wisconsin and MSU fans should have t-shirts saying that 2016 Big Ten tourney should be moved... cascadiance Mar 2015 #63

That would be great marym625 Apr 2015 #67