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Epic Weekend
Epic Weekend originated in 2003 in Wellesley, MA. The exact creator of Epic Weekend is unknown but it is believed to be a young dentist from upstate NY. Epic Weekend is the most fun you can have without being in Vegas.


 * 1) Origin
 * 2) Participants
 * 3) Years/Locations
 * 4) Itinerary
 * 5) Highlites

1. Origin

Epic Weekend started in 2003 as an excuse to get a bunch of pals together to drink, gamble, and watch the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. The site of Epic Weekend has rotated - starting in Wellesley, MA, moving to Niskayuna, NY, then moving to Latham, NY. There are really only two rules regarding Epic Weekend. First, no girls are allowed on the premises and second, no one leaves the house unless it's an emergency. Rare exceptions would be running out of alcohol/ice or going to watch the NYS Final Four in Glens Falls (this is only acceptable if Chateaugay or Utica Notre Dame is involved).

2. Participants

The participants of Epic Weekend have been wide-ranging, but there are a few constants who have been at the majority of them. They are (in no particular order):

CBC

TTF

Sheets

PB

TROSS

Quack

PTF

Doyle

There have been others that have joined in the festivities throughout the years, but too many to list out.

3. Years/Locations

2003 - Wellesley, MA

2004 - Wellesley, MA

2005 - Wellesley, MA

2006 - Wellesley, MA

2007 - Niskayuna, NY

2008 - Niskayuna, NY

2009 - Latham, NY

2010 - Latham, NY

2011 - Latham, NY

2012 - Latham, NY

4. Itinerary

The itinerary for Epic Weekend is intentionally basic and simple. We drink beer, eat crappy food, play poker, and watch basketball. Some people think Epic Weekend is all about the movies, but they are sorely mistaken.

5. Highlites

2006 - The Epic pitch game

TTF was so drunk that he bet CBC a thousand dollars that he would be able to shoot the moon. CBC was perplexed by this bet since he had the trump King (and another trump card), but he accepted the bet anyway. Thankfully, CBC is a classy guy and chalked the bet up to TTF being wasted, so no money exchanged hands. It's for the better as that might have ended Epic Weekend right there.

2007 - The first Siena victory

For the first time, Epic Weekend wasn't being held in Massachusetts and was moved to PB's shack in Niskayuna, NY. This was also the first time during Epic that our great school, Siena College, was in the tournament as a non play-in member. The Saints proceeded to beat the hell out of 4th seeded Vanderbilt in a game that was never close.

2008 - Onions, Double Order!

Siena makes another appearance in the big dance and again beats their first round opponent. This time it was Ohio State. The game was played in Dayton, Ohio for some odd reason but that didn't matter. The Saints won an overtime thriller thanks to Ronald Moore's two huge 3 pointers. There were many memorable moments throughout the game, including CBC busting PB's fireplace screen and wishing Thad Matta would stroke out. Also, for some odd reason, Morehouse brought an Ohio State fan to Epic Weekend. This didn't go over well with anyone and that clown was asked to leave.

2010 - The Great Escape

In a clear violation of Epic Weekend rule #2 (don't leave the premises), CBC organizes a late night trip to the Turning Stone casino. This really shocked the hell out of everyone since CBC is the founder of Epic and takes the rules very seriously. It was a momentary lapse in judgement.