who's ready for some basketball?

in case you haven't heard it from me, laz, or will: this is our year.

this email has shown up in my inbox twice within 2 hours. i think they want people to buy tickets or something. just sayin'.

"Northwestern Alumni and family members are invited to experience Big Ten basketball as the Northwestern Wildcats take on the Wisconsin Badgers, January 23rd and the Penn State Nittany Lions, February 24th. A special section has been set aside for NU Alums and tickets can be purchased in advance of game-day by using the promotional code "NUYA" on NUsports.com. The group will be acknowledged on the scoreboard and Northwestern hats will be provided to those in attendance.

Date: Sunday, Jan. 23
Time: 12pm
vs.: Wisconsin
Price: $27.00/person
(plus applicable service charges)

Date: Thursday, Feb. 24
Time: 8pm
vs.: Penn State
Price: $20.00/person
(plus applicable service charges)

How to Purchase Tickets:
1. Visit NUsports.com
2. Select "Tickets" in the header bar
3. Select "Buy Tickets Now"
4. Select "Promotions" from the left-hand side menu
5. Enter promotional code "NUYA" and click on game of choice to place your order

For more information visit NUsports.com, email a-loch@northwestern.edu, or call 847-491-7847."

since none of us actually gets espnu...

(yet another e-mail from the alumni assoc.)

Come Support the Wildcats in the NIT Basketball Tournament!

Don't miss the Northwestern Wildcat Men's Basketball team as they take on Tulsa in the first round of the NIT this Wednesday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (CT) This road game for the 'Cats will be televised on ESPNU.

Places to watch the game:
Stanley's - 1960 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago (Lincoln & Armitage)
All you can eat pasta and pizza - $6.95

Goose Island Clybourn (1800 N. Clybourn, Chicago) and Goose Island Wrigleyville (3535 N. Clark Street, Chicago) If you are wearing purple, let the wait staff know you are supporting the 'Cats, and you will receive 20% of your bill. Offer valid ONLY DURING GAME TIME.

The Globe - 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston (located in the Hotel Orrington
Discounts available during the NU Basketball game.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! GO 'CATS