Saturday Night With JJ And E`Twaun

by BoilerTMill on Jan 10, 2012 6:57 PM EST in Men's Basketball

Once again, you readers have blown me away. When I originally spoke with the group sales representative for the Indiana Pacers about this coming Saturday's game he asked me how many tickets I expected to sell. I told him we could probably get a group of at least 50 people are so because hey, how much influence can a sports blog have, right?

Well, the sale ended last Friday at midnight, and today I received the final numbers. You guys love JaJuan Johnson and E`Twaun Moore that not only did we sell out one allotment of tickets in the FedEx Fan Zone, we sold a total of 427 tickets, which is an incredible number that I didn't even think possible.

Thank you, everyone, for making this a great event. Some members of the Paint Crew will be there, and I am hoping that JJ and Smooge will be thrilled that so many people came out just to see them. Remember, you can pick up your wristband for the meet n' greet in the entry pavilion as you come into the Fieldhouse on Saturday night. This is the only way to get in to the postgame event, so be sure to pick it up before you go into the fieldhouse proper. Tipoff is as 7pm, and the meet n' greet will be after the game. The Pacers are even being generous enough to move Mrs. T-Mill and I to courtside seats because of your generosity in buying so many tickets, so thank you again.

This is going to be a great event. Bring some stuff for JJ and E`Twaun to sign too. I haven't been told what is limited for that, but you'll have to be able to bring it into the arena for you. I am bringing a jersey for each of them, as well as a piece of the Mackey Arena floor Mrs. T-Mill got me for Christmas. From my conversations with Bill Friedman and The Journey last week their crew may even be on hand to film this event. I'll be leading the postgame discussion as well. I have no idea what the Pacers rep meant by that, but we'll roll with it.

So thank you again, everyone. I hope you enjoy this very special event.

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Special request for those of us out of state

If someone could snap and post a few pics of the whole thing, that would be awesome. Very envious of everyone who gets to go – have a great time!

Great job, T-Mill!

by Mattdsm on Jan 10, 2012 7:03 PM EST reply actions

seconded

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Boiler up!

by therailroadtie on Jan 10, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

Thirded!

I’ve been trying to do something similar for the Purdue Alumni club here in Boston, but Celtics haven’t even gotten back to me as to whether it’s possible.

by dsince1984 on Jan 11, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions

Where's the entry pavilion? To get the wristbands...

Is that the initial area you go through the gates? (I’ve only been there once for B1G)

by Boiler219 on Jan 10, 2012 7:04 PM EST reply actions

yes

that’s exactly it.

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by BoilerTMill on Jan 10, 2012 7:20 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Thanks for everything again! CAN'T WAIT (Bart Scott voice)

by Boiler219 on Jan 10, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

For all that is good and holy, please heckle Kevin Garnett until you lose your voice.

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by HawkeyeBoiler on Jan 10, 2012 7:08 PM EST reply actions

This is great, wish I could be in attendance

Hopefully Doc sees/hears the group’s presence and can give each of the guys a few minutes of playing time.

by 01Boiler on Jan 10, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions

I was at the Celtics/Pacers game last Friday

And JJ got to play for the last 60 seconds of the game, while I didn’t even see E’twaun. I wasn’t exactly close to the bench but I don’t think he was there period.

by dsince1984 on Jan 11, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions

Any rules about what we can bring in for them to sign?

I’ve got a couple jerseys and a basketball I planned on bringing. Any rules about this?

Also, Devour Downtown is going on. Most of the downtown restaurants are doing special menus at a reduced price to let people try their fare. It’s a great way to try some new stuff before or after the game. (end PSA)

by rbbaker on Jan 10, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions

Bringing the fam

Looking forward to this event. Thanks for putting it together. We are making it a family night and spending the weekend in Indy. Kids are jacked. Thanks again and Boiler UP!

by boilerfjs on Jan 10, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions

Must say... well done T

Impressive job in getting more than 400 people to watch these guys. I’m glad they’re getting the love they deserve.

To your call once more we rally...

by H Dot Jones on Jan 10, 2012 10:09 PM EST reply actions

Excited for this

It made an excellent Christmas present for a couple friends!

by JAZ1142 on Jan 10, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions

damn, I missed out.

bad timing for me but really wanted to go. Can’t wait for them to get real playing time in years to come. Maybe we can have it set up next year too.

by Boiler00 on Jan 11, 2012 8:39 AM EST reply actions

TMILL!!!! Urgent!!!

Hey I’ve been emailing B.J. Brown back and forth, asking questions about what is allowed in the stadium. I too have a piece of the floor (about 2’ long by 2" wide) and they have indicated that it is not allowed. They also said that this is not an autograph session and they will only be addressing us at our seats.

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by chevys10 on Jan 12, 2012 4:40 PM EST reply actions