PTR: Ryan does the WAC Tourney in Reno

[Bush985]

Well for those of you who don't know, I do radio for San Jose State University, mainly the women's basketball team. I'm the play by play announcer and sometimes get the oppurtunity to travel with the team. Well this year the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Reno, NV.

 

I left Monday about 12 PM From San Jose, and headed up towards Sactown for the first time in a while. Stopped in at Old Crow's house to visit real quick then hit the gas up the mountain and tried to beat the snow. Luckily I made it over hte pass just in time, and into Reno.

 

Headed to meet up with my sister who goes to UNR then had dinner. Then went and hit up some games. Won $112 on Video poker, and decided to call it a night after some studying.

 

Anyway, took a few pictures, and I'll post more. Day is still not done tonight, probably gonna go get a few drinks and relax downstairs. We are staying at the John A's Nugget.

 

On to the pics. I'll try to post todays pics up sometime tomorrow evening as I have a game at 5:45 tomorrow night.

The way my night ended. Kohls.. Had to get some new shoes.

Finally... RENO! After about 5 hours driving.

Anoher shot. Just an awesome view.

Gotta love the Sierra Nevada's. It's snowing like hell one minute, the next you see this. Such a good view.

Snowage. I started getting worried at this point.

Heading over the pass towards Reno. Snow begins to stick.

[I_am_Em0_0]

I was in reno a few weeks ago

[Bush985]

Well really I did nothing yesterday. Just relaxed in the morning, then spent some time walking around Reno in the afternoon. Besides that, didn't win any more money, and went to sleep early.

 

Last night was the 1st game of the tournament, after checking in at the Lawlor Center as Media, I went inside and relaxed. Again this year, the WAC provided with an awesome media gift, a WAC Watch. It's a decent watch for free. Last year I got a nice Heavy jacket with the WAC logo on it. Anways, the first game was fun, just relaxed and did some resarch on tonights game. Here are some pics for the first game and of Lawlor.

 

Besides that, can't beat free food and free hotel.

 

I'll cover what I do today. First game is at 12, second 2:30, SJSU Vs. Nev at 6, and last game at 8:30. So I have a LONG day ahead of me. Probably gonna go out and do some gambling tonight also.

 

None the less, the pics from Day 2.

My new WAC Watch and my media pass. I got some other stuff, i'll snap a photo of that tonight. It's in my car.

The Idaho band into the action. Just some random. Ill shoot more today.

Gametime yet? Idaho and Utah warming up.

Utah State warming up on the floor.

Lawlor Event Center, site of the 2006 WAC Tourney

[momo1tx]

Damn, you're lucky. I'd love to have the oppurtunity to do somenthing like that, I've always wanted to be able to go to a whole conference tournament. Good luck with that!

[USCoaster]

Welcome to hell!!! Oh wait... umm Reno. I guess the question is, do you have the 1 credit Reno has (thats open year round)? According to the Wild Island site, the Wildcat (Not quite a Hi-Miller) is open Fri, Sat, and Sunday and you get 2 rides for $4.

[Bush985]

No I haven't actually.. I was planning on going today, but my plans fell short as the women lost last night unexpectadly. OH well. I'm back in San Jose. Didn't get any photos today, cause I wanted to jet and beat the snow.

 

Yea, the oppurtunity to do the tourney is awesome! They treat us so well, unf didn't get to stay as long as last year this year. Oh well. Thanks for reading everyone!

 

-RD