Going to the Badger game this Saturday. With it being an early game, what are some recommendations for pre-game festivities?
Btw, my first time at the Bradley Center too. :o
First time at the BC? :o :o :o
If you want the classic experience, I'd probably say Goolsby's, though I'm not a huge fan. It will be jam packed with gold and red (probably to the point you won't be able to hold a conversation or hear yourself think) before the game. Buckhead's, Buck Bradley's, and Upper 90 are all sports bar atmospheres before the game within walking distance. Not sure if Upper 90 will have the Premier League on that morning, probably a decent chance.
You could also start on campus and walk. Get a bloody at Sobelman's or hit another campus bar then head down Wells. Should be a decent day Saturday, highs around 40.
Badger piñata?
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 01, 2014, 12:49:35 PM
First time at the BC? :o :o :o
If you want the classic experience, I'd probably say Goolsby's, though I'm not a huge fan. It will be jam packed with gold and red (probably to the point you won't be able to hold a conversation or hear yourself think) before the game. Buckhead's, Buck Bradley's, and Upper 90 are all sports bar atmospheres before the game within walking distance. Not sure if Upper 90 will have the Premier League on that morning, probably a decent chance.
You could also start on campus and walk. Get a bloody at Sobelman's or hit another campus bar then head down Wells. Should be a decent day Saturday, highs around 40.
I am planning breakfast at 8:00 at the Broken Yolk. From there, wide open for ideas. Goolsbys was there back in my day too.
Goolsby's reopened Turners. Opens at 9am Saturday.
http://turnerhallrestaurant.com
Also the Blue & Gold Auction is Friday night.
Quote from: real chili 83 on December 01, 2014, 12:52:59 PM
I am planning breakfast at 8:00 at the Broken Yolk. From there, wide open for ideas. Goolsbys was there back in my day too.
Some buddies of mine run the Loaded Slate, always a nice time. I imagine they will be open early for the game.
Quote from: reinko on December 01, 2014, 01:06:08 PM
Some buddies of mine run the Loaded Slate, always a nice time. I imagine they will be open early for the game.
Open at 11am. They have a wicked brunch.
Also, 2 pitchers & 20 wings for $20.
Lineup at around 3am. Wait a second...that sounds miserable. The things I go through.
I can't believe that you guys aren't giving crap to someone who has 3400 posts, but hasn't been to a home game (any game?) in at least 25 years.
So, what's your excuse, Chili 83?
Quote from: warriorchick on December 01, 2014, 01:35:00 PM
I can't believe that you guys aren't giving crap to someone who has 3400 posts, but hasn't been to a home game (any game?) in at least 25 years.
So, what's your excuse, Chili 83?
No good excuse. I see them every other year at Madison, and went to a number of other away games.
Tried to go to the UW game two years ago, but people wanted $400 - $500 for a set of tickets. NFW would I pay that much.
Quote from: real chili 83 on December 01, 2014, 01:51:43 PM
No good excuse. I see them every other year at Madison, and went to a number of other away games.
Tried to go to the UW game two years ago, but people wanted $400 - $500 for a set of tickets. NFW would I pay that much.
Anyone have a suggestion for a good viewing experience downtown/third ward/east side? Our group is too large and prices are a bit too high for the BMO.
Quote from: real chili 83 on December 01, 2014, 01:51:43 PM
No good excuse. I see them every other year at Madison, and went to a number of other away games.
Tried to go to the UW game two years ago, but people wanted $400 - $500 for a set of tickets. NFW would I pay that much.
Well welcome then '83. Great idea to start on campus at BroYo. While chick and I don't do it often anymore because of Courtside Club pre-gaming, I still love the walk down from campus. I've literally been taking that walk for 45 years or more. 3 years ago we escorted three HS Seniors on that walk to a game as they considered MU and were serenaded by some undergrads chanting 'I'm not that drunk!' as they headed for the BC. Priceless.
So does anyone want to bring me some BroYo at the Bradley Center? ;D
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 01:17:42 PM
Lineup at around 3am. Wait a second...that sounds miserable. The things I go through.
Still as a Senior Chitown? Usually that's an underclassman gig unless your name is Spencer. As you may know, my two kids were the very first in the door for Bucky when they were Frosh in 2010 and 2012, respectively. All I remember saying was 'Be careful and NO alcohol'.
We'll pre-game as always at O'Lydia's and take their free shuttle (hmm, wonder what the beer of the month will be in December?)
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2014, 02:08:56 PM
All I remember saying was 'Be careful and NO alcohol'.
How did that work out for them??
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2014, 02:08:56 PM
Still as a Senior Chitown? Usually that's an underclassman gig unless your name is Spencer. As you may know, my two kids were the very first in the door for Bucky when they were Frosh in 2010 and 2012, respectively. All I remember saying was 'Be careful and NO alcohol'.
Dont remember Glow Jr. in 2012. Wasnt here yet in 2010. I dunno, I just like going to the games early and the group I go with is made up of all seniors and one Sophomore.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 01:17:42 PM
Lineup at around 3am. Wait a second...that sounds miserable. The things I go through.
Oh that takes me back. Last time I camped out it was 2010 closed some place on old world third, then went to George webbs then straight to the bradley center. Oh the lack of memories.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 02:16:16 PM
Dont remember Glow Jr. in 2012.
He is in the official video that's on the MUBB YouTube channel. Buzz is handing him a donut.
I figured they'd open the door for you at RC on Saturday morning; or maybe your plan is to close RC Friday night/Saturday morning, hang out on Wells for a few hours with a paper bag over your bottle of Booker and then walk next door to BroYo???
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 01, 2014, 02:23:29 PM
I figured they'd open the door for you at RC on Saturday morning; or maybe your plan is to close RC Friday night/Saturday morning, hang out on Wells for a few hours with a paper bag over your bottle of Booker and then walk next door to BroYo???
RC is definitely in the plans for Saturday after the game.
Breakfast burrito at the B/Y for breakfast, RC later in the day.
Should make for a fun car ride home on Sunday for Mrs. RC. :o
Legs, you going to the game?
I'm conditioning Mrs. Legs now (easy, 4ever), but may make the trip solo. Hard to pass up the breakfast burrito followed by a vadger pounding (easy 4ever).
Quote from: warriorchick on December 01, 2014, 02:23:15 PM
He is in the official video that's on the MUBB YouTube channel. Buzz is handing him a donut.
Oh yea, Im in that video. I have a solo interview and you can see me playing 4 square with the tennis ball in the background a few times.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 02:39:01 PM
Oh yea, Im in that video. I have a solo interview and you can see me playing 4 square with the tennis ball in the background a few times.
...I definitely played four square with you if you were part of that group. Nvm was thinking of the Ohio state game haha
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 01, 2014, 02:40:50 PM
...I definitely played four square with you if you were part of that group. Nvm was thinking of the Ohio state game haha
I played four square for that game too. Its kind of a tradition now. Hahaha.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 02:43:42 PM
I played four square for that game too. Its kind of a tradition now. Hahaha.
Oh haha definitely played foursquare with you good game great little tradition. Better than when we used to just play pass the handle.
Quote from: Lighthouse 84 on December 01, 2014, 02:16:10 PM
How did that work out for them??
Fine Lighthouse. The 'no alcohol' part was important because they were 18 at the time and I absolutely knew that both MPD and Public Safety would be visiting them regularly through the night. I think they understood that it was no time to be stupid.
The Bucky game in 2010 was an early start so daughter actually arrived with some Fanatics the night before while the Bucks were still playing. They got kicked off the corner by the Andy Frans and ended up across the street at the northeast corner of the Arena where they slept out under the sign. She wasn't actually the first in line but was the first female. So when security the next day chose the person to do the countdown over the megaphone, it was her. Two years ago, I believe the same security guy (all the early bird students know him) asked our son to step across the rope to assist Buzz with doughnut handouts, and then enter the building first. I'll take that legacy 35 years from now.
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2014, 02:51:58 PM
Fine Lighthouse. The 'no alcohol' part was important because they were 18 at the time and I absolutely knew that both MPD and Public Safety would be visiting them regularly through the night. I think they understood that it was no time to be stupid.
The Bucky game in 2010 was an early start so daughter actually arrived with some Fanatics the night before while the Bucks were still playing. They got kicked off the corner by the Andy Frans and ended up across the street at the northeast corner of the Arena where they slept out under the sign. She wasn't actually the first in line but was the first female. So when security the next day chose the person to do the countdown over the megaphone, it was her. Two years ago, I believe the same security guy (all the early bird students know him) asked our son to step across the rope to assist Buzz with doughnut handouts, and then enter the building first. I'll take that legacy 35 years from now.
We call him the general. He can be a pain to deal with.
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2014, 02:51:58 PM
Fine Lighthouse. The 'no alcohol' part was important because they were 18 at the time and I absolutely knew that both MPD and Public Safety would be visiting them regularly through the night. I think they understood that it was no time to be stupid.
The Bucky game in 2010 was an early start so daughter actually arrived with some Fanatics the night before while the Bucks were still playing. They got kicked off the corner by the Andy Frans and ended up across the street at the northeast corner of the Arena where they slept out under the sign. She wasn't actually the first in line but was the first female. So when security the next day chose the person to do the countdown over the megaphone, it was her. Two years ago, I believe the same security guy (all the early bird students know him) asked our son to step across the rope to assist Buzz with doughnut handouts, and then enter the building first. I'll take that legacy 35 years from now.
I felt bad for The people who weren't drinking that 2010 night.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 01, 2014, 02:16:32 PM
Oh that takes me back. Last time I camped out it was 2010 closed some place on old world third, then went to George webbs then straight to the bradley center. Oh the lack of memories.
So Bag, did you end up under that Arena sign in 2010? You know the crowd that was there in the wee hours. I won't mention any names.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 01:17:42 PM
Lineup at around 3am. Wait a second...that sounds miserable. The things I go through.
In my day students had reserved seats so we did not have to line up...thank God. I can remember a 3 week stretch where the temperature did not get above zero.
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2014, 03:02:03 PM
So Bag, did you end up under that Arena sign in 2010? You know the crowd that was there in the wee hours. I won't mention any names.
In 2010 I officially got there around 4 I wanna say. Me and a buddy closed down Buckheads (sophomores with fakes feel so cool) went to George webbs, called another buddy to bring some stuff to us, sat in his car drinking the old four lokos, then got in line. Didn't really know most the other people and we obviously stood out as a wee bit inebriated so we weren't about to become buddies with many people but we wanted bird cage seats.
Funny thing is I forgot I got my dad and his college roommate tickets to that game, was supposed to sit with them but saw them at half time and to this day have no recollection.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 01, 2014, 08:04:24 PM
In my day students had reserved seats so we did not have to line up...thank God. I can remember a 3 week stretch where the temperature did not get above zero.
I've only seen it like three times be hyped enough that you needed to get there that early (WI, ND, OSU) for the most part two hours did the trick.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 01, 2014, 08:15:57 PM
In 2010 I officially got there around 4 I wanna say. Me and a buddy closed down Buckheads (sophomores with fakes feel so cool) went to George webbs, called another buddy to bring some stuff to us, sat in his car drinking the old four lokos, then got in line. Didn't really know most the other people and we obviously stood out as a wee bit inebriated so we weren't about to become buddies with many people but we wanted bird cage seats.
Funny thing is I forgot I got my dad and his college roommate tickets to that game and saw them at half time and to this day have no recollection.
Four lokos are always a poor decision. Especially the old ones. My friends almost didnt survive a weekend trip to U of I (Illinois) because of those bad boys.
Quote from: ChitownJuan on December 01, 2014, 08:18:03 PM
Four lokos are always a poor decision. Especially the old ones. My friends almost didnt survive a weekend trip to U of I (Illinois) because of those bad boys.
TAMU's line to me after I had a few too many of those "[bagpiper] what did you drink tonight?" Me "just food poisoning" "[bagpiper] you can't eat alcohol"
Now days I shudder at the radioactive stuff college kids drink.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 01, 2014, 12:49:35 PM
First time at the BC? :o :o :o
If you want the classic experience, I'd probably say Goolsby's, though I'm not a huge fan. It will be jam packed with gold and red (probably to the point you won't be able to hold a conversation or hear yourself think) before the game. Buckhead's, Buck Bradley's, and Upper 90 are all sports bar atmospheres before the game within walking distance. Not sure if Upper 90 will have the Premier League on that morning, probably a decent chance.
You could also start on campus and walk. Get a bloody at Sobelman's or hit another campus bar then head down Wells. Should be a decent day Saturday, highs around 40.
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Sobelmans doesn't open till 11. Too bad, a bloody sounds good.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 01, 2014, 02:37:20 PM
I'm conditioning Mrs. Legs now (easy, 4ever), but may make the trip solo. Hard to pass up the breakfast burrito followed by a vadger pounding (easy 4ever).
Pm me Legs if you make it up. Would love to swill some pre-game whiskey with you...and any other scoopers too.
I'll let you know.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 01, 2014, 02:37:20 PM
Hard to pass up the breakfast burrito followed by a vadger pounding (easy 4ever).
I usually give the vadger a hard pounding before breakfast. Somehow the breakfast burrito tastes like filet mignon after a good vadger pounding.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on December 01, 2014, 12:54:45 PM
Goolsby's reopened Turners. Opens at 9am Saturday.
http://turnerhallrestaurant.com
Also the Blue & Gold Auction is Friday night.
This choice looks good. Turners it is.
Real
Hope you have an awesome visit back to Milwaukee regardless of where you go pregame. My recommendation would be Turners and if a fan of the old Gym Bar a familiar bartender will be working Turners.
Planning on meeting at MixInaWilson's place for some pre-game fireball.
Quote from: warriorchick on December 01, 2014, 02:23:15 PM
He is in the official video that's on the MUBB YouTube channel. Buzz is handing him a donut.
Is that all the cheap sumbitch could afford?
Quote from: Goose on December 02, 2014, 10:13:27 AM
Real
Hope you have an awesome visit back to Milwaukee regardless of where you go pregame. My recommendation would be Turners and if a fan of the old Gym Bar a familiar bartender will be working Turners.
Thanks Goose.
If you happen to mosey through Turners, I would love to buy you one.
Quote from: Goose on December 02, 2014, 10:13:27 AM
Real
Hope you have an awesome visit back to Milwaukee regardless of where you go pregame. My recommendation would be Turners and if a fan of the old Gym Bar a familiar bartender will be working Turners.
Kirby?
mu-rara
Indeed.
Quote from: Goose on December 02, 2014, 12:01:03 PM
mu-rara
Indeed.
Last time I saw him was at the Harp but haven't seen him for a while. Talk about a local celeb.
What does that say about my Marquette career? Other than I saw a lot of it through beer goggles at The Gym
rara
8+ years for me and still not sure what my major was. Kirby is looking great and livin the life
Quote from: teamdee on December 02, 2014, 10:29:15 AM
Planning on meeting at MixInaWilson's place for some pre-game fireball.
There you go.
Broken Yolk = overrated. Then again breakfast food in general ain't no good.
Camping out overnight is never worth it. Sleep in, show up 15 minutes before the door opens, go around to the opposite corner of where all the students line up, watch kids sprinting to try to get into that little section behind the "cheerleaders," (steal it steal it! Take that ball away) and stroll into the row right behind that section while you watch the 95% of the other people who were there hours before you end up filling up the corner sections is the way to go. Kick the legs up on the railing and relax for a while.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 02, 2014, 12:22:12 PM
There you go.
Broken Yolk = overrated. Then again breakfast food in general ain't no good. It was convenient while living in 2040s, though. Haven't been back there since.
Camping out overnight is never worth it. Sleep in, show up 15 minutes before the door opens, go around to the opposite corner of where all the students line up, watch kids sprinting to try to get into that little section behind the "cheerleaders," (steal it steal it! Take that ball away) and stroll into the row right behind that section while you watch the 95% of the other people who were there hours before you end up filling up the corner sections is the way to go. Kick the legs up on the railing and relax for a while.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 01, 2014, 08:04:24 PM
In my day students had reserved seats so we did not have to line up...thank God. I can remember a 3 week stretch where the temperature did not get above zero.
The world as we knew it ended when James Scott decreed that the Camp Out was nothing more than an excuse for binge drinking, herbal self-medication, and indulging in a variety of debauched sexual rituals.
Quote from: Ellenson for an mu-rara on December 02, 2014, 11:26:30 AM
Kirby?
Good Lord. I was going to guess Kirby as a joke. I was there when he was a student. He started bouncing at the Gym, and then bartending at The Harp, I think. I am amazed.
Quote from: Goose on December 02, 2014, 12:07:11 PM
rara
8+ years for me and still not sure what my major was. Kirby is looking great and livin the life
Joe
Whatever happened to those photos on the wall of the Gym? Those are priceless.
Keefe
Couple good ones still around family and rest went to admirers. My favorite was the pic of the Garden marquee and Butch in Atlanta.
Folks in the Twin Cities... I am leaning toward finding a restaurant/bar near Hopkins HS for the game. Then, right after heading to Hopkins. Henry & Rice Lake are playing Minnetonka at 2:15 pm.
Who else is coming nh?
Quote from: teamdee on December 02, 2014, 10:29:15 AM
Planning on meeting at MixInaWilson's place for some pre-game fireball.
you going to show up for more than 5 minutes this time?
Y'all make certain to go gluten and carbohydrate free.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 02, 2014, 05:30:22 PM
Y'all make certain to go gluten and carbohydrate free.
Hard to go gluten and carb free when making to pilgrimage to RC. Blondie would turn in her grave.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on December 02, 2014, 03:53:35 PM
you going to show up for more than 5 minutes this time?
He's that soft hey?
Speaking of pregame activities, I will be in Bloomington for the Indiana/Savannah State game on Saturday. Any questions for Coach Tan Crean should I happen to run into him?
Ax 'em when we can expect his 100k for the soccer compound, hey?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 02, 2014, 07:37:06 PM
Ax 'em when we can expect his 100k for the soccer compound, hey?
Done. Any more?
Thinking about going to Turners for pre-game.
How big of a bar area does it have? Is it set up well to accommodate a pre-game crowd, or is it more of a sit-down restaurant atmosphere?
Decent size bar area - fairly good size square bar top of steps when you walk up from street entry. Then restaurant seating on both sides. Some room for spillage into that. Guessing it would have as significant pre-game crowd as any other close by.
being that it will be a sellout crowd, if you get to Turners after the bar stools are filled up the bar gets 3-4 deep of folks standing around trying to get served
we never sat at the tables but I'm sure they have wait service
Quote from: Michael Kenyon on December 04, 2014, 03:38:02 PM
being that it will be a sellout crowd, if you get to Turners after the bar stools are filled up the bar gets 3-4 deep of folks standing around trying to get served
we never sat at the tables but I'm sure they have wait service
With that being said, that is why I usually go to Trinity, hardly ever a wait, close, enough to walk has trolley service, good service and decent food
I really like Pourman's. It's on Water by Mcgillycuddy's. They have booths where you can buy a certain amount of beer (ie. 48 ozs) and they have 4 different taps in the booth. The last time I went it was 4 different New Glarus beers. Otherwise, they have a very good selection of beers.
Also, I'm pretty sure the owner was in the Inside Marquette Part 3 video playing in the coaches' game, so he has a connection to the program.
Where's everyone sitting?
204 H
Anyone looking for a pre-game and not an inside grab ass session?
Never's always up for graba$$
So where is everyone meeting up? I might just go to the German beer house. But up for anything
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 06, 2014, 08:08:02 AM
So where is everyone meeting up? I might just go to the German beer house. But up for anything
Turners for us.
Quote from: real chili 83 on December 06, 2014, 08:54:07 AM
Turners for us.
You there yet? Will get PACKED.
I'll give Henry your regards
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 06, 2014, 09:20:35 AM
You there yet? Will get PACKED.
I'll give Henry your regards
Just finishe BY on way
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 06, 2014, 09:20:35 AM
You there yet? Will get PACKED.
I'll give Henry your regards
Here now. Nice place
I know its too late by now... but I highly recommend Trocadero http://www.trocaderogastrobar.com/ just up water street.
Great bloodies, and fantastic breakfast food.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 02, 2014, 12:22:12 PM
There you go.
Broken Yolk = overrated. Then again breakfast food in general ain't no good.
Ah! Then you've never had a "Full Irish"
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on December 06, 2014, 09:53:38 AM
I know its too late by now... but I highly recommend Trocadero http://www.trocaderogastrobar.com/ just up water street.
Great bloodies, and fantastic breakfast food.
And some solid desserts.
By the way, Turners was a great spot yesterday. Good crowd, but not too packed.
Good end to the afternoon too