I live in Appleton and am thinking of making the 2 hr trip to Milwauke with my 2 kids (8 mos and 20 mos) to the BBQ to get a pic with Buzz. What are the chances of this happening?
Probably more likely since you have little children.
How is the BBQ? I mean is it like real Tejas BBQ or is it like Milwaukee BBQ?
Is that a real poncho...I mean
Is that a Mexican poncho
Or is that a Sears poncho?
Hmmm...no foolin ...
Frank Zappa
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so its not a given? do I have to wait in a line or just stalk him?
It's as a "given" as the effort you want to put into it. It's not like there's a formal line everyone goes through.
Buzz comes out, he moves through the crowd. Sure, some people stalk him.
I'd say if you wanted to, and were willing to put in some minutes of time, yeah, there's a 80+% chance you could get your picture with him.
Players and coaches are very accessible .. wouldn't surprise me if there are MUBB alumni there, like a Novak or Butler.
Quote from: niquejamesfan on June 18, 2013, 11:18:51 PM
so its not a given? do I have to wait in a line or just stalk him?
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You'll realize when your kids are a little older than anything you did "for them" when they were under two years old was not worth it. If you want a picture of Buzz with your two children, you can certainly get one at the BBQ. Personally, unless you you want to attend the BBQ, I'd wait until two or three years until your kids will be able to enjoy the inflatable slide, bucking bronco, etc.
Quote from: WI_inferiority_complexes on June 18, 2013, 11:26:43 PM
You'll realize when your kids are a little older than anything you did "for them" when they were under two years old was not worth it. If you want a picture of Buzz with your two children, you can certainly get one at the BBQ. Personally, unless you you want to attend the BBQ, I'd wait until two or three years until your kids will be able to enjoy the inflatable slide, bucking bronco, etc.
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Id love to wait but my youngest is only gonna be bald for another few months so how can you pass up a chance for a pic with head coach that is bald, a dad that is bald and a first son thats bald
Quote from: niquejamesfan on June 18, 2013, 11:40:54 PM
Id love to wait but my youngest is only gonna be bald for another few months so how can you pass up a chance for a pic with head coach that is bald, a dad that is bald and a first son thats bald
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Quote from: niquejamesfan on June 18, 2013, 11:40:54 PM
Id love to wait but my youngest is only gonna be bald for another few months so how can you pass up a chance for a pic with head coach that is bald, a dad that is bald and a first son thats bald
Agree. That pic gonna be priceless!
and wear a plaid sport coat if you can
Quote from: niquejamesfan on June 18, 2013, 11:40:54 PM
Id love to wait but my youngest is only gonna be bald for another few months so how can you pass up a chance for a pic with head coach that is bald, a dad that is bald and a first son thats bald
You just don't want a pic of this db braggin' on the size of his junk.
Quote from: keefe on June 18, 2013, 10:53:04 PM
How is the BBQ? I mean is it like real Tejas BBQ or is it like Milwaukee BBQ?
It's actually pretty decent for banquet-quantity 'cue. And yes, it's closer to something you would get at a joint in Dallas than at Speed Queen.
Sorry if I missed it, but what's the date for the BBQ?
Quote from: keefe on June 18, 2013, 10:53:04 PM
How is the BBQ? I mean is it like real Tejas BBQ or is it like Milwaukee BBQ?
Is that a real poncho...I mean
Is that a Mexican poncho
Or is that a Sears poncho?
Hmmm...no foolin ...
Frank Zappa
Wow, I haven't heard anyone quote 'Camarillo Brillo' in many years!! Good to know your education was well-rounded. I believe that's the same album with 'Montana' on it..., one of my favorites.
Quote from: WI_inferiority_complexes on June 18, 2013, 11:26:43 PM
You'll realize when your kids are a little older than anything you did "for them" when they were under two years old was not worth it. If you want a picture of Buzz with your two children, you can certainly get one at the BBQ. Personally, unless you you want to attend the BBQ, I'd wait until two or three years until your kids will be able to enjoy the inflatable slide, bucking bronco, etc.
As I understand it, if you wait 2 or 3 years, you'd have to go to the bbq at Austin, TX.
Quote from: augoman on June 19, 2013, 10:55:44 AM
Quote from: keefe on June 18, 2013, 10:53:04 PM
How is the BBQ? I mean is it like real Tejas BBQ or is it like Milwaukee BBQ?
Is that a real poncho...I mean
Is that a Mexican poncho
Or is that a Sears poncho?
Hmmm...no foolin ...
Frank Zappa
Wow, I haven't heard anyone quote 'Camarillo Brillo' in many years!! Good to know your education was well-rounded. I believe that's the same album with 'Montana' on it..., one of my favorites.
I still hear Montana in my brain as I reach for the dental floss each morning.
Gonna be a dental floss tycoon.
Quote from: augoman on June 19, 2013, 10:55:44 AM
[Wow, I haven't heard anyone quote 'Camarillo Brillo' in many years!! Good to know your education was well-rounded. I believe that's the same album with 'Montana' on it..., one of my favorites.
The album is Over-Nite Sensation which also featured Dirty Love and Dinah Moe Humm. Classic stuff.
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A while back I just so happened to find myself on campus the day of the BBQ and Buzz was there at a table/grill in front of Lalumiere Hall with nobody really around him. It was well before the BBQ started. As I headed toward subway I saw a bunch of alums (older people wearing MU gear) headed toward where the BBQ was. In short, I think you can get a pic with him if you get there early enough.
Quote from: real chili 83 on June 19, 2013, 08:35:38 AM
Sorry if I missed it, but what's the date for the BBQ?
This coming Wednesday. You can register online for $15.
Quote from: warriorchick on June 19, 2013, 08:20:07 AM
It's actually pretty decent for banquet-quantity 'cue. And yes, it's closer to something you would get at a joint in Dallas than at Speed Queen.
Man, I have had Rudy's in San Antonio many times but Corky's wet and The Rendezvous dry from your home state is some of the finest smoked meat this old fighter pilot has had the privilege to eat. Some Fed Ex MD 11 bros made sure to get some Corky's shipped over to me in A-Stan time and again. Damn sight better than D-Fac chow and the fact that it was pork made it all the better.
Quote from: keefe on June 21, 2013, 02:58:20 AM
Man, I have had Rudy's in San Antonio many times but Corky's wet and The Rendezvous dry from your home state is some of the finest smoked meat this old fighter pilot has had the privilege to eat. Some Fed Ex MD 11 bros made sure to get some Corky's shipped over to me in A-Stan time and again. Damn sight better than D-Fac chow and the fact that it was pork made it all the better.
Huh?
First timer here: is it allowable to bring a ball for autographs (for the little one)?
I don't think anything is either allowed or not, but no one would bat an eye at asking players to sign a ball for you. It's a casual atmosphere, and the players are there to interact with you.
Couple years ago the BBQ was held just after Jimmy Buckets was drafted by the Bulls. Kid was on Cloud 9 and he and Zar were trash talking each other on a live remote of Homer's show saying how they were going to 'school' each other, etc.
Homer had the line of the day by saying that would be tough from the far ends of two respective benches. Priceless and all in very good fun.
Quote from: warriorchick on June 21, 2013, 08:24:00 AM
Huh?
Aren't you from TN? Memphis is an epicenter of BBQ excellence, specializing in pork. Corky's Q has a wet sauce while the Rendezvous ribs have a dry rub. I have some friends who fly MD 11's for FedEx out of Memphis. They have sent me care packages of Memphis Q during deployments. Second best thing for morale.
Rudy's of San Antonio is a great example of Texas beef brisket. TN vs. TX is really pig vs. cow, sweet vs. spicy, and hickory vs. mesquite
Quote from: keefe on June 21, 2013, 02:57:14 PM
Aren't you from TN? Memphis is an epicenter of BBQ excellence, specializing in pork. Corky's Q has a wet sauce while the Rendezvous ribs have a dry rub. I have some friends who fly MD 11's for FedEx out of Memphis. They have sent me care packages of Memphis Q during deployments. Second best thing for morale.
Rudy's of San Antonio is a great example of Texas beef brisket. TN vs. TX is really pig vs. cow, sweet vs. spicy, and hickory vs. mesquite
Chill, Keefer. I was making fun of all your military lingo there.
And I am from Nashville. We're known for our hot chicken, not barbecue.
Yeah, Carrie Underwood is one hot chicken.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 21, 2013, 03:08:07 PM
Yeah, Carrie Underwood is one hot chicken.
She's a carpetbagger. From Oklahoma.
Quote from: warriorchick on June 21, 2013, 02:59:54 PM
Chill, Keefer. I was making fun of all your military lingo there.
And I am from Nashville. We're known for our hot chicken, not barbecue.
Now that is hubris. Some guy in Seattle lecturing a gal from TN on BBQ. Really, Chick, it's ok to tell me to STFU.
Quote from: warriorchick on June 21, 2013, 02:59:54 PM
And I am from Nashville. We're known for our hot chicken, not barbecue.
Awesome town -- I lived there (Hillsboro Village area) back in the 90s. Loved tacos from SATCO at night, and lining up at Pancake Pantry on Sunday mornings. Good times....
Quote from: keefe on June 21, 2013, 02:57:14 PM
Aren't you from TN? Memphis is an epicenter of BBQ excellence, specializing in pork. Corky's Q has a wet sauce while the Rendezvous ribs have a dry rub. I have some friends who fly MD 11's for FedEx out of Memphis. They have sent me care packages of Memphis Q during deployments. Second best thing for morale.
Rudy's of San Antonio is a great example of Texas beef brisket. TN vs. TX is really pig vs. cow, sweet vs. spicy, and hickory vs. mesquite
My stance in all of these debates can be summed up as: More anything? More everything.
There's no wrong answer with BBBQ.
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Quote from: lab_warrior on June 21, 2013, 03:15:59 PM
My stance in all of these debates can be summed up as: More anything? More everything.
There's no wrong answer with BBBQ.
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I agree. The worst BBQ I ever had was outstanding. Kinda like oral in a way. No such thing as a bad Jay Bee.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on June 21, 2013, 03:15:13 PM
Awesome town -- I lived there (Hillsboro Village area) back in the 90s. Loved tacos from SATCO at night, and lining up at Pancake Pantry on Sunday mornings. Good times....
I don't ever remember having to wait to eat at Pancake Pantry. Of course, that was back before all you northerners moved down there and clogged up all the cool places....
I suppose all of y'all have taken over The Bar-B-Cutie as well....
Quote from: warriorchick on June 21, 2013, 03:31:52 PM
I don't ever remember having to wait to eat at Pancake Pantry. Of course, that was back before all you northerners moved down there and clogged up all the cool places....
I suppose all of y'all have taken over The Bar-B-Cutie as well....
Only if it's a cool place.... ;)
my wife and I have gone to all the BBQ s and have not failed to get a picture with Buzz. He is the most accommodating
person I have seen at these type of events. Yes there is a line but he gets to everyone and spends time with you not just a cursory handshake. Usually about 1500 to 2000 people present. Many current and past players are there as well and most are very willing to pose for photos. I think its the best event MU puts on.
Quote from: keefe on June 21, 2013, 03:20:17 PM
I agree. The worst BBQ I ever had was outstanding. Kinda like oral in a way. No such thing as a bad Jay Bee.
Have to disagree. I had BBQ once and the sauce was so sweet, I'd swear I was eating candy. It had me flipping like Ferguson at Midnight Madness. I prefer the spicy, Kansas City style of BBQ or the vinegar dipped, North Carolina BBQ.
Ran into 2 guys in St. Louis who were from Kansas City at 2002 NCAA Tourney. They said one rule for good BarBQ is there must be bars on the windows. Gave a couple recommendations in KC that turned out pretty damn good. In the rougher areas of town but damn good Q.
Visiting the gas-station joint Oklahoma Joes during the CBE Classic for Marquette a few years ago is the pinnacle for bbq imho. I believe this location was actually in Kansas City, KS... a short drive from the Sprint.
Quote from: wardle2wade on June 22, 2013, 01:28:20 PM
Visiting the gas-station joint Oklahoma Joes during the CBE Classic for Marquette a few years ago is the pinnacle for bbq imho. I believe this location was actually in Kansas City, KS... a short drive from the Sprint.
KC BBQ is world class for beef. I don't think they do pork as well as Memphis. I always liked Bryant's and Smokestack in the Bottoms (you can see the MO River flood water stains on the walls.) Gates is also good if a bit too commercial. OK Joe's is a new development that I am not familiar with.