Has anyone been to Rutgers?

[PittsburghTiger 6067]

19 hours ago, Doc Sam Beckett said:

Pro tip: if you're in Pennsylvania, say Pittsburgh, don't casually toss around the phrase "Pedo State" 

Fuck that! Say what you want. The Nitters are the most evil fan base I have ever encountered. What GodPa allowed happen to little boys was an abomination. The GodPaCult must be confronted, at every opportunity. State Pen is evil. Their GodPaCult fans are evil. GodPa is dead, good, and TickleMonster is still alive, rotting in prison.

Fuck that place and their cult.

 

Back to the topic at hand. Yes, I have been to Rutgers more than a few times. We used to play there every other year, before the Big East and during their membership. It’s a very nice stadium. The location really doesn’t feel so much like NYC. It almost has a New England-y feel.

One thing I would consider, if you have the time, is taking the ACELA train from Boston to NYC to save the hassle of driving. I can’t really offer any tips about how to get to the stadium from NYC because I was always at the team hotel but, I’d bet there are plenty of Uber, or other options.

I enjoyed going to Rutgers for games.

Edited July 25 by PittsburghTiger

[PittsburghTiger 6067]

23 hours ago, South Austin said:

Jesus, I was just kidding about Newark.

judging by your avatar picture, I don’t think you were.

 

[BurntEyes 5629]

4 minutes ago, PittsburghTiger said:

Fuck that! Say what you want. The Nitters are the most evil fan base I have ever encountered. What GodPa allowed happen to little boys was an abomination. The GodPaCult must be confronted, at every opportunity. State Pen is evil. Their GodPaCult fans are evil. GodPa is dead, good, and TickleMonster is still alive, rotting in prison.

Fuck that place and their cult.

 

Back to the topic at hand. Yes, I have been to Rutgers more than a few times. We used to play there every other year, before the Big East and during their membership. It’s a very nice stadium. The location really doesn’t feel so much like NYC. It almost has a New England-y feel.

One thing I would consider, if you have the time, is taking the ACELA train from Boston to NYC to save the hassle of driving. I can’t really offer any tips about how to get to the stadium from NYC because I was always at the team hotel but, I’d bet there are plenty of Uber, or other options.

I enjoyed going to Rutgers for games.

Umm.. a lot of Babtist in Waco would like a word with you.

[South Austin 51564]

5 minutes ago, PittsburghTiger said:

judging by your avatar picture, I don’t think you were.

Kiss my ass from Asbury Park.

[PittsburghTiger 6067]

2 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Kiss my ass from Asbury Park.

Hey now! 😉 

 

I was just intimating that you are Mr. New Jersey and would not put her down.

 

One of my roomies from Pitt has always been one of Jersey’s greatest ambassadors and I have enjoyed numerous trips there.

[South Austin 51564]

True story about my one experience with Newark:

I was a baby attorney, less than one year out of law school, and was sent by my big Texas law firm to Florham Park, NJ (a pretty nice town) for a week long document review in a big case.  This was summer of 2000 well before attorneys reviewed documents electronically in the comfort of their own offices.  Also, that was a time when we didn't have Google Maps or their GPS predecessors to help you navigate unfamiliar territory.  I had to fly in to Newark, landing at about 11:00 p.m., and driving my rental car close to midnight out of downtown Newark with paper directions to Florham Park.  I was a bit nervous to say the least, and felt like Clark Griswold driving through St. Louis.  I took a mental note to never visit Newark again.  

[Steel Shank 9330]

19 hours ago, LTbear said:

Speaking of UCLA, this intro by the coach was rough

 

 

[Hurtlocker 2208]

41 minutes ago, South Austin said:

True story about my one experience with Newark:

I was a baby attorney, less than one year out of law school, and was sent by my big Texas law firm to Florham Park, NJ (a pretty nice town) for a week long document review in a big case.  This was summer of 2000 well before attorneys reviewed documents electronically in the comfort of their own offices.  Also, that was a time when we didn't have Google Maps or their GPS predecessors to help you navigate unfamiliar territory.  I had to fly in to Newark, landing at about 11:00 p.m., and driving my rental car close to midnight out of downtown Newark with paper directions to Florham Park.  I was a bit nervous to say the least, and felt like Clark Griswold driving through St. Louis.  I took a mental note to never visit Newark again.  

Ha!   Its still like that, with Google.

[cafe society 2831]

2 hours ago, South Austin said:

True story about my one experience with Newark:

I was a baby attorney, less than one year out of law school, and was sent by my big Texas law firm to Florham Park, NJ (a pretty nice town) for a week long document review in a big case.  This was summer of 2000 well before attorneys reviewed documents electronically in the comfort of their own offices.  Also, that was a time when we didn't have Google Maps or their GPS predecessors to help you navigate unfamiliar territory.  I had to fly in to Newark, landing at about 11:00 p.m., and driving my rental car close to midnight out of downtown Newark with paper directions to Florham Park.  I was a bit nervous to say the least, and felt like Clark Griswold driving through St. Louis.  I took a mental note to never visit Newark again.  

Yeah, the airport is the only reason for Newark to exist.

[PittsburghTiger 6067]

On 7/22/2024 at 9:51 PM, Sbbruin said:

My boy and I have always done one Bruin roadie (except for the last 2 years), and with him being in Boston at Northeastern, was thinking we could start it back up now that we’re in the B1G.  Rutgers is the closest to Boston that we play.  PennSt is supposed to be a nightmare travel wise.  So thinking of staying in NYC and training it to Rutgers.  But also debating Philly.  Anyone ever go and have suggestions?

 

https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/ewrrn?checkinDate=2024-10-18&checkoutDate=2024-10-20&rooms=2&adults=1&kids=0&rate=Standard&brands[]=regency&location=Hyatt Regency New Brunswick

 

There are some rooms across the river from the stadium.

[Sbbruin 21587]

10 minutes ago, PittsburghTiger said:

 

https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/ewrrn?checkinDate=2024-10-18&checkoutDate=2024-10-20&rooms=2&adults=1&kids=0&rate=Standard&brands[]=regency&location=Hyatt Regency New Brunswick

 

There are some rooms across the river from the stadium.

@PittsburghTiger since your from around that general area, what is the thought about staying in Philly instead of NYC?  Is it that much further by train?  He's done NYC a few times and so have I, but never Philly.  I'm a history goon, so wondering if that makes logistical sense.

[RockyMountainHighHorn 886]

On 7/22/2024 at 8:51 PM, Sbbruin said:

My boy and I have always done one Bruin roadie (except for the last 2 years), and with him being in Boston at Northeastern, was thinking we could start it back up now that we’re in the B1G.  Rutgers is the closest to Boston that we play.  PennSt is supposed to be a nightmare travel wise.  So thinking of staying in NYC and training it to Rutgers.  But also debating Philly.  Anyone ever go and have suggestions?

Stay in jersey city or Hoboken. It will save you a lot of money and you’ll be 10 minutes from Times Square. Also have the best view of New York that you can get. Can give you plenty of recommendations if you stay on that side. Will also be much easier to get to Rutgers 

saw your post above about Philly, I think you’d have more fun exploring Hoboken and then being able to get back to nyc in minutes. Also Hoboken/jersey city may seem like a place to not visit but there are some nice areas and great food. It’s not like Newark..at all.(Went to college there for a year so I know the area) Hoboken is the move. 

Edited July 25 by RockyMountainHighHorn

[Sbbruin 21587]

12 minutes ago, RockyMountainHighHorn said:

Stay in jersey city or Hoboken. It will save you a lot of money and you’ll be 10 minutes from Times Square. Also have the best view of New York that you can get. Can give you plenty of recommendations if you stay on that side. Will also be much easier to get to Rutgers 

saw your post above about Philly, I think you’d have more fun exploring Hoboken and then being able to get back to nyc in minutes. Also Hoboken/jersey city may seem like a place to not visit but there are some nice areas and great food. It’s not like Newark..at all.(Went to college there for a year so I know the area) Hoboken is the move. 

More fun exploring Hoboken than where the Declaration of Independence was signed?  I'll take it under advisement.

[RockyMountainHighHorn 886]

16 minutes ago, Sbbruin said:

More fun exploring Hoboken than where the Declaration of Independence was signed?  I'll take it under advisement.

I guess it depends on length of time. Would I want to be doing 2 hour train rides into the city on vacation? No. But i was solely looking at it from the “checking out Rutgers and get some New York at the same time” point of view. 3-4 days, yeah sign me up for Hoboken. 1/2 days, sure Philly would be fine. Seeing a bell and piece of paper aren’t that fun unless that’s your thing..then it’s an easy answer. 

[Underdog 28118]

2 hours ago, cafe society said:

Yeah, the airport is the only reason for Newark to exist.

Tops Diner before they went all uppity with their new building. 

[PittsburghTiger 6067]

2 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

@PittsburghTiger since your from around that general area, what is the thought about staying in Philly instead of NYC?  Is it that much further by train?  He's done NYC a few times and so have I, but never Philly.  I'm a history goon, so wondering if that makes logistical sense.

I think there is a train from Philly to New Brunswick. And it is only about an hour on that train. I am not certain of the schedule.

There is a lot of history in Philly. I reckon it depends on how much time you have to stay in Philly, and what time is the game at Rutgers. I have been in the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed. It is quite amazing. I had to go there for a day and a half when I needed to expedite my passport renewal. That section of town has a ton of stuff to see. Again, it all depends on time you have to spare.

 

https://www.wanderu.com/en-us/depart/Philadelphia%2C PA%2C USA/New Brunswick%2C NJ%2C USA/2024-07-27/?dpid=ChIJpZJq8FXDw4kRDCOOeQZVkiU&opid=ChIJ60u11Ni3xokRwVg-jNgU9Yk/

 

https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/departure.html

Fastest

164 Northeast Regional 

DEPARTS 11:10a 0h 51m

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158 Northeast Regional 

DEPARTS 8:05p 0h 52m

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There, it can be done by train to New Brunswick.

 

I think it would take longer to drive from Philly than it would to take the train.

Also, the Acela train goes from Boston to Philly.

Edited July 25 by PittsburghTiger

[Hurtlocker 2208]

The nice thing about the Philly stuff is it is all right around the same 5-6 block area, bell...check...liberty hall...check...betsy ross' house....check.   Should work the same if you've done NYC, its not called the sixth burrow for nothing.  

[Deej 76156]

On 7/24/2024 at 2:28 PM, LTbear said:

Speaking of UCLA, this intro by the coach was rough

 

At least they didn't ask him if he knew his zip code. 

[Deej 76156]

10 hours ago, BurntEyes said:

Umm.. a lot of Babtist in Waco would like a word with you.

Would they? They rape women instead of little boys, and cover it up. Plus, they kill cats and teammates. 

[BurntEyes 5629]

1 minute ago, Deej said:

Would they? They rape women instead of little boys, and cover it up. Plus, they kill cats and teammates. 

So you're saying the aren't a predatory cult like affiliation with different predilections than PedoState?

[Deej 76156]

Not at all, they just believe they are doing the Lord's work..