SOMEWHERE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE – Maybe it was the moment I first boarded the train in Providence.
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Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building |
Maybe it was when I stepped outside Penn Station and gazed up at the “World’s Most Famous Arena” amid the noise and commotion on Seventh Avenue.
Or maybe it was after I worked my way to my seat the lights dimmed and mesmerizing opening rhythmic beats of Muse blaring over the pa speakers; I knew I was wide awake within a dream.
UConn and Pitt were moments from tipping off in front of 19,000 plus fans at Madison Garden were juiced and ready for two great quarterfinal round games of the 2011 Big East Basketball Championship.
And it was only noon!