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Title: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: MUDAN05 on January 09, 2023, 05:39:20 PM
I’ve read the content on this message board for years, but this is my first post.  I was recently talking with someone at Marquette’s Alumni Engagement Office and told them I was a little disappointed that for a game like Xavier which is on big Fox, there was not an away game viewing party in Milwaukee.  Although it is short notice, we reached out to Major Goolsbys and they are going to reserve a portion of the restaurant for Sunday’s game against Xavier.  Marquette should be including this in their alumni newsletter on Wednesday along with putting it on their social media this week.  No need to register or anything.  Many people have MLK day off the next day, so a great time for a Sunday Funday.

It’s a big game and it would be great to get a decent turnout on short notice.  Pass along to your fellow Marquette friends.  I am hoping for 20-30 people.  If it works out, next season, we will try and organize two away game viewing parties in Milwaukee a lot more in advance. 

GO MARQUETTE!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Shooter McGavin on January 09, 2023, 05:42:54 PM
Nice.  Hope you get a crowd.  Should get way more than 30 people.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: THRILLHO on January 09, 2023, 05:50:42 PM
I heard Sultan is hosting a watch party at Mecca for Xavier fans if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 09, 2023, 06:01:07 PM
I remember the Chicagoland alumni association used to hold game watching parties for almost every game at the schoolyard. Now the crowds are pretty pathetic at Commonwealth or Old Town Pub compared to those days.

Honestly they should go back to trying to develop various game watching parties for all major games.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Hallmarq on January 09, 2023, 06:06:17 PM
Schoolyard was decent, I liked the few years when Four Shadows was a watching partner. But I agree that regular chicago viewing parties would be good.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 09, 2023, 06:09:38 PM
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a good idea and will try and attend.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 09, 2023, 06:32:36 PM
I remember the Chicagoland alumni association used to hold game watching parties for almost every game at the schoolyard. Now the crowds are pretty pathetic at Commonwealth or Old Town Pub compared to those days.

Honestly they should go back to trying to develop various game watching parties for all major games.

I wish Commonwealth had better food.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 09, 2023, 07:01:11 PM
I remember the Chicagoland alumni association used to hold game watching parties for almost every game at the schoolyard. Now the crowds are pretty pathetic at Commonwealth or Old Town Pub compared to those days.

Honestly they should go back to trying to develop various game watching parties for all major games.

Does Commonwealth even show games? I had to fight tooth and nail to get the game, much less sound for games last year
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Jockey on January 09, 2023, 07:04:19 PM
I’ve read the content on this message board for years, but this is my first post.  I was recently talking with someone at Marquette’s Alumni Engagement Office and told them I was a little disappointed that for a game like Xavier which is on big Fox, there was not an away game viewing party in Milwaukee.  Although it is short notice, we reached out to Major Goolsbys and they are going to reserve a portion of the restaurant for Sunday’s game against Xavier.  Marquette should be including this in their alumni newsletter on Wednesday along with putting it on their social media this week.  No need to register or anything.  Many people have MLK day off the next day, so a great time for a Sunday Funday.

It’s a big game and it would be great to get a decent turnout on short notice.  Pass along to your fellow Marquette friends.  I am hoping for 20-30 people.  If it works out, next season, we will try and organize two away game viewing parties in Milwaukee a lot more in advance. 

GO MARQUETTE!

Welcome to Scoop. Hope to see you post more.

We are the most rational college fan board in the country..., oops, I forgot you said you browsed the forum before.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 09, 2023, 07:09:53 PM
I wish Commonwealth had better food.

Yeah. That was a win for Schoolyard and Cortlands garage. Never ate at Four Shadows.

Does Commonwealth even show games? I had to fight tooth and nail to get the game, much less sound for games last year


Haven't been this year but last year they did. From what I recall they didn't put the sound on till we asked. I think they're a Notre Dame bar first and foremost.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Miss Katie’s on January 09, 2023, 07:18:57 PM
Try Leavitt Street Inn in Chicago. Great food and alumni owned.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: MUDAN05 on January 09, 2023, 07:34:06 PM
Welcome to Scoop. Hope to see you post more.

We are the most rational college fan board in the country..., oops, I forgot you said you browsed the forum before.

Tom Crean sucks…yes, been here a while😀
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: The Lens on January 09, 2023, 07:42:50 PM
Watched Wardle hit at that 3 vs. Louisville at The Major.  Can’t beat it. 

Also, The Major on Twitter is almost as good as the burgers. 
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 09, 2023, 07:45:45 PM
Tom Crean sucks…yes, been here a while😀



Keep this chit up and ya mite earn an invite ta a Meat Summit, hey?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 09, 2023, 07:53:48 PM
I’ve read the content on this message board for years, but this is my first post.  I was recently talking with someone at Marquette’s Alumni Engagement Office and told them I was a little disappointed that for a game like Xavier which is on big Fox, there was not an away game viewing party in Milwaukee.  Although it is short notice, we reached out to Major Goolsbys and they are going to reserve a portion of the restaurant for Sunday’s game against Xavier.  Marquette should be including this in their alumni newsletter on Wednesday along with putting it on their social media this week.  No need to register or anything.  Many people have MLK day off the next day, so a great time for a Sunday Funday.

It’s a big game and it would be great to get a decent turnout on short notice.  Pass along to your fellow Marquette friends.  I am hoping for 20-30 people.  If it works out, next season, we will try and organize two away game viewing parties in Milwaukee a lot more in advance. 

GO MARQUETTE!

make sure they have plenty of meat!!  none of that tofu, i think it's a burger, soy imitation mock chicken lips vegan waste...think arby's only better!  real wisco cheese curds that will stick to the roof of your arse and back ya up till wednesday damn it!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 09, 2023, 08:00:04 PM
oh, and welcome to scoopdom dano-careful, don't feed the mope squad cuz once ya do that,  just like a stray animal...


another 10/10 nothing but net with 1/2 my brain tied behind my back blindfolded, balancing a nitrous tank on my noggin
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 09, 2023, 08:07:50 PM
I’ve read the content on this message board for years, but this is my first post.  I was recently talking with someone at Marquette’s Alumni Engagement Office and told them I was a little disappointed that for a game like Xavier which is on big Fox, there was not an away game viewing party in Milwaukee.  Although it is short notice, we reached out to Major Goolsbys and they are going to reserve a portion of the restaurant for Sunday’s game against Xavier.  Marquette should be including this in their alumni newsletter on Wednesday along with putting it on their social media this week.  No need to register or anything.  Many people have MLK day off the next day, so a great time for a Sunday Funday.

It’s a big game and it would be great to get a decent turnout on short notice.  Pass along to your fellow Marquette friends.  I am hoping for 20-30 people.  If it works out, next season, we will try and organize two away game viewing parties in Milwaukee a lot more in advance. 

GO MARQUETTE!

I can tell you didn’t attend the dental school
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 09, 2023, 08:49:41 PM
I can tell you didn’t attend the dental school

7:46.  Indirect.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: erubiel on January 09, 2023, 08:59:02 PM
Try Leaviit Street Inn in Chicago. Great food and alumni owned.

Leavitt Street is undefeated. MU alum, Teddy Harris making it happen!

https://www.theleavittstreet.com/
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Uncle Rico on January 09, 2023, 09:04:02 PM
7:46.  Indirect.

I like this
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Carl on January 09, 2023, 09:14:53 PM
Kirkwoods in Chicago (traditionally Indiana basketball/Nebraska football bar) has been managed by a Marquette alum for the last several years. Pretty much every game on the TV's and not unheard of to have audio for some big ones
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Shooter McGavin on January 09, 2023, 09:25:56 PM
Try Leaviit Street Inn in Chicago. Great food and alumni owned.

Can attest to that. Really good people. 
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Daniel on January 10, 2023, 12:17:41 AM
Schoolyard was decent, I liked the few years when Four Shadows was a watching partner. But I agree that regular chicago viewing parties would be good.

Yes Schoolyard was a great game waiting venue. Lots of MU fans went. I liked it.   Cool place
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on January 10, 2023, 09:13:17 AM
Watched Wardle hit at that 3 vs. Louisville at The Major.  Can’t beat it. 

Also, The Major on Twitter is almost as good as the burgers.

For that game, I was at the MU “watch party” at Freedom Hall. Some fist-pumping gray haired dude in a suit wearing indoor shades was cut off at the bar. It was hilarious and awesome 😎!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 10, 2023, 09:14:46 AM
Some fist-pumping gray haired dude in a suit wearing indoor shades was cut off at the bar. It was hilarious and awesome 😎!

Was it Mike Deane?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on January 10, 2023, 09:19:30 AM
Was it Mike Deane?

🔔 🛎 🔔!!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: MU82 on January 10, 2023, 09:24:56 AM
With the NFL playoff TV schedule set, we now finally know that our game at X will be at 11 a.m. CT, noon ET.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 10, 2023, 09:36:05 AM
With the NFL playoff TV schedule set, we now finally know that our game at X will be at 11 a.m. CT, noon ET.

It's never too early for a burger, tots, and a bloody.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Sawsi on January 10, 2023, 10:34:51 AM
Try Leavitt Street Inn in Chicago. Great food and alumni owned.

I appreciate this recomendation.  Just booked a stay at the Inn for May 7th. 
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 10, 2023, 10:39:07 AM
My youngest son is recommending that if MU wins on Wednesday that we attend the watch party and give Dry January a day break. I like the idea and really, really hope they win on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2023, 10:48:24 AM
My youngest son is recommending that if MU wins on Wednesday that we attend the watch party and give Dry January a day break. I like the idea and really, really hope they win on Wednesday.

Sounds like a man who's wise beyond his years
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 10, 2023, 10:55:28 AM
Galway

We both likely would benefit from the entire month, but definitely not opposed to discussing it. Let's get the win and then see what happens. I am beyond jacked up for tomorrow night. To me, this is first really big game in a long, long time. Both teams being ranked, and MU truly deserved to be ranked is big and the stakes are big. This is not playing Bucky in early December!!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2023, 11:05:03 AM
 https://www.marquette.edu/alumni/eventsreunions-basketball-chicago.php

Any of these still active?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2023, 11:14:57 AM
https://www.marquette.edu/alumni/eventsreunions-basketball-chicago.php

Any of these still active?

Four shadows blue bayou hidden shamrock and schoolyard are closed. Idk about O'Neils on Wells.

Honestly the more I've thought about how often organized events were held at schoolyard and cortlands the more angry I get at the alumni office. This outdated list hasn't helped either. Do they have a bunch of antisocial homebodies working there?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2023, 11:21:54 AM
Four shadows blue bayou hidden shamrock and schoolyard are closed. Idk about O'Neils on Wells.

Honestly the more I've thought about how often organized events were held at schoolyard and cortlands the more angry I get at the alumni office. This outdated list hasn't helped either. Do they have a bunch of antisocial homebodies working there?

The Milwaukee viewing location is Catch 22, also long closed. Alumni MOPES
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: MU82 on January 10, 2023, 11:34:40 AM
We both likely would benefit from the entire month, but definitely not opposed to discussing it. Let's get the win and then see what happens. I am beyond jacked up for tomorrow night. To me, this is first really big game in a long, long time. Both teams being ranked, and MU truly deserved to be ranked is big and the stakes are big. This is not playing Bucky in early December!!!

It's our first really big game since last year's NCAA Tournament game. This one's gonna turn out much, much better!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2023, 12:19:17 PM
It's our first really big game since last year's NCAA Tournament game. This one's gonna turn out much, much better!

That was a record breaker!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 10, 2023, 06:48:44 PM
https://www.facebook.com/437797416314864/posts/5781054688655750/?flite=scwspnss
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Ardmore Mug on January 11, 2023, 08:57:15 PM
Major Goolsby's----Locally Owned, Warrior Staffed ! ! !  8-)
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 11, 2023, 08:58:15 PM
Looking forward to Goolsby’s on Sunday!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: MUWarrior4Life on January 12, 2023, 10:27:15 AM
I shall B there!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 12, 2023, 10:43:18 AM
Neva no, just mite show up wherein' a tee with, "Knows Ball" on da front, hey?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on January 12, 2023, 01:54:27 PM
Neva no, just mite show up wherein' a tee with, "Knows Ball" on da front, hey?

Make it a bowling shirt with "knows ball" on one side and "doc dribble" in a nice cursive font on the other side.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: wadesworld on January 12, 2023, 02:06:53 PM
Neva no, just mite show up wherein' a tee with, "Knows Ball" on da front, hey?

Only if you can dodge the bullets.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 12, 2023, 02:30:30 PM
Theme?  "Knows Ball Summit"
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on January 12, 2023, 02:31:56 PM
Theme?  "Knows Ball Summit"

summit?  I always thought of it more as a rodeo.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: tower912 on January 12, 2023, 02:34:17 PM
Add one more 's' in the right spot, and I think you are closer.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on January 12, 2023, 07:45:06 PM
Theme?  "Knows Ball Summit"
Whose balls does know?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 12, 2023, 08:40:50 PM
Whose balls does know?

Nones   ;D
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: majorgoolsbys on January 15, 2023, 02:06:58 PM
Thanks to everyone who showed up to the viewing party today!  The tension was palpable and the energy was great.  Hope we can do this again soon!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Ardmore Mug on January 15, 2023, 02:36:42 PM
Like my friend Kirby coined:
Major Goolsby's----Locally Owned, Warrior Staffed ! ! !  8-)
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 15, 2023, 03:42:20 PM
Kirby remains a MKE treasure.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Mu8891 on January 15, 2023, 08:25:02 PM
Goolsbys …

Keep up the good work!  The MECCA can pound sand as far as I am concerned
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on January 15, 2023, 08:29:40 PM
Goolsbys …

Keep up the good work!  The MECCA can pound sand as far as I am concerned
Please the new MECCA, I had some of my best at the MECCA watching the Warriors
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 19, 2023, 10:46:15 AM
Let's do it again on Saturday!!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2023, 10:48:17 AM
If it's happening on Saturday I'll show up. I'm going to a belated Christmas/Hanukkah in Waukesha so my wife and I are already looking for a spot to watch the game.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 19, 2023, 10:50:37 AM
Galway

Watch party or not, it looks we will have a crew at Goolsby's for the game.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2023, 10:56:13 AM
Galway

Watch party or not, it looks we will have a crew at Goolsby's for the game.

Sounds good, I'll suggest it to my wife.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 19, 2023, 10:59:33 AM
Galway

I know you had a nice turnout in Chicago and enjoyed it and Goolsby's was a ton of fun. I'm texting my buddy to see if they can text out getting MU fans there on Saturday.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 20, 2023, 04:59:35 PM
Last Sunday was great, keep up the good work and the watch parties!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 21, 2023, 11:07:58 AM
So what's the word is this happening again? If not I'm b-lining it to points east when I get to mke
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on January 21, 2023, 12:12:04 PM
Galway
 
No watch party today.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 21, 2023, 01:35:36 PM
Galway
 
No watch party today.

Gotcha, catch you all for another game I'm up here
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: benztagrams on January 26, 2023, 10:17:40 AM
I'm going to Goolsby's on Saturday with a couple of friends and I hope to see folks there again!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on February 02, 2023, 12:59:35 PM
Met a buddy at Goolsbys to pre-game last night.

I am partial to the place because my late cousin worked there tending bar during the Glen Rivers era. He became friends with Doc.

The place is warm and inviting. The service was outstanding. Really good food. Inexpensive too. Plenty of high-def TVs, all of which featured the Providence @ Xavier game.

The acoustics are great as well. Place was packed about a half hour before MU game time, and the noise level was just right.

Once inside Fiserv, yes it was a bit disconcerting to see the $16 price for a decent beer. Had a couple 1st Half Busch Lites at $5 each, but they ran out of them before the half even ended.

Parked underneath the Courthouse for $20 and it was a nice walk to Goolsbys and then back from FF.

The game atmosphere was fine. I do feel that it was a bit quiet at first. Marquette fans tend to underestimate unranked opponents. It’s not from a lack of basketball knowledge. I would put our fan base up against anyone’s. It’s more  from just generally not having a coach’s mentality. 

I was proud at how mid second-half our crowd awakened and really got loud during defensive sets. It was deafening for at least five possessions on D. We need to bring it for the entire game. I do feel Xavier beats us in that regard.  Overall, I love the fan support of our program.

Great night watching our Warrior Eagles gut out a scrappy win that will help them later! A night that started at a winning joint for MU 🏀.



Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 02, 2023, 01:03:23 PM
GoFast

Great recap. Sounds like it was great night.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on February 02, 2023, 01:49:31 PM
GoFast

Great recap. Sounds like it was great night.

Goose,
Yes, it was particularly nice since I’ve been a bit “cooped up” as the caregiver for my cancer-stricken friend here at Skokie CC in Glencoe IL.

I used to get to about 4or 5 home games a year, plus the occasional game @ DePaul. Now it’s usually just a game or two.

Love the visuals at Fiserv, as there’s really not a bad seat in the house. We were sitting in 119 on an aisle, and Steve Novak walked by twice. It’s cool how everyone recognized him and smiled, yet didn’t bug him for pics.

The in-house entertainment at stoppages in play is a bit contrived, but that just goes with the territory of playing in a state-of-the-art laser and light show NBA arena.

Marquette basketball games still feel history-laden, exciting, and special. Each coach puts his own stamp on the program, but even in the down times you sensed that everything has always been in place to succeed wildly here.

I truly feel that Marquette under Shaka is going to reach Al McGuire levels of success. Our fans have always been loyal, but there is room to energize those on the fringes. Like Al, Shaka is also the kind of coach who can bring in fans with no prior affiliation with Marquette.

I’m 52 now, so anything can happen. If the Lord blesses me with a few more years, it’s going to be a helluva ride with MU hoops!



 
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: burger on February 02, 2023, 01:52:34 PM
$16 for a beer.

I need a raise.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 02, 2023, 03:11:56 PM
GoFast

We are going to have a great run of MU basketball. Next time you are up for a game let’s grab a beer.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on February 02, 2023, 09:35:27 PM
GoFast

We are going to have a great run of MU basketball. Next time you are up for a game let’s grab a beer.

Goose, gonna be a great time playing golf with you this Spring.

I have never met Shaka, but I swear he was talking to me via his show with Jen Lada tonight at D & B’s. He was trying to make a point about “should” being the most dangerous term in sports and life.

He offered up a great horse racing analogy by way of a Billy Donovan story. The gist of it was that horse owner Billy once made a point to his team about expectations and the dangers of being better “on paper.” About how past performances, jockeys, trainers, equine purchase prices etc… they all can figure in. Billy then showed his team video of a horse race 🏇🏽. They had all the info and stats you could possibly want. Who SHOULD win means nothing. What matters in the end is only one thing. WHO RUNS THE FASTEST RACE TODAY?!

I think people here on Scoop probably make fun of my username, without having any clue what it means. I am not referring to an uptempo style of basketball, although it fits our style of play perfectly. It is a quote from the horse racing classic movie LET IT RIDE.

Ask any equine handicapper, as most of us are all caught up in speed figures, pace analysis, track variants, jockey/trainer stats, breeding/ bloodstock analysis, etc. Well, Richard Dreyfus plays a “broken down horseplayer” (legendary Chicago SunTimes turf writer Dave Feldman coined that term) who is privy to a hot tip he heard from a couple seedy looking characters affiliated with a racing stable. The day of the big race presents a huge wagering opportunity for Dreyfus as the degenerate gambler “Trotter”. He’s so excited upon overhearing a whisper of instructions from the trainer to jockey. He leans in and hears the most simplistic, but factually accurate advice:
“GO FAST AND WIN”!

No specific instructions like “break him mid-pack, settle to the outside of horses, watch for a  developing pace duel, and then angle in for run on the rail.” NO. Instead, simply “GO FAST AND WIN!” To any horse bettor hearing this line, it’s at once hilarious, ridiculously simplistic, and utterly 100% TRUE!

I’m a golfer in addition to my horse racing degeneracy. Golf is similar in that the game is beautifully simple, yet we golfers often make it so hard by getting bogged down in swing theory, positional analysis, and biomechanics. Same with racing, basketball, and life in general. Keep it simple. Focus on TODAY and then run your race. GO FAST AND WIN!
🏇🏽 ⛳️  🏀


Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: DoctorV on February 02, 2023, 10:13:26 PM
Good stuff Go Fast and Win.

Shaka seems to always have a pulse on reality, and it’s extremely refreshing.

Lest we forget that his last two rodeos in the big dance he lost to Abilene Christian, in a game he and his team SHOULD have won very easily, and got blown out of the gym in a game he and his team SHOULD have been competitive in.

That’s not a knock on coach. Believe me, he knows better than any of us the pressure involved in getting that recent monkey off his back and Marquette’s back.
When you come from as much early career success, fame, and notoriety at a young age like he had, it can be a big fall from grace when you experience those hardships.

In the new age of data points, computer numbers, expected spreads for every game and nearly every event within that game, it’s easy to often times get lost in the hoopla of what is to be expected and what SHOULD happen.
So much so that when it doesn’t happen the way the computers think it should, we start throwing the quick “luck/horseshoe up their ass” label (ahem Providence).

It’s not a knock on anyone, as all the data is great to have for sports junkies like us, it’s just the reality of the mind.
Sometimes we forget that crap happens, and when it does we act like it’s preposterously insane that it happened when in reality, it’s sports.

It then offshoots to the point where suggesting a potential pitfall or possible loss on the schedule as being a “downer” or being “negative” or being swayed one way or another and not seeing things clearly.

Just last night we saw a game where computers told us Marquette wins fairly easy, the final result suggested they were right, but the honest reality is that it wasn’t the case.
It was a pitfall game, especially if Kam didn’t suit up, and Marquette battled through it like great teams often do, and they are now on pace to win a conference title.

There will be other pitfall games. Shaka knows it, and he wants his guys to know it. Every game is a battle, and that’s why the 20 game gauntlet is so special.

Anyhow I digress.
Back to the important stuff.
A bit of a personal question that you shouldn’t answer if you aren’t comfortable to- as a self proclaimed “horse racing degenerate” how profitable, or devastating, would you say the venture has been? If nothing else I’m sure you’ve gone fast and won some!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: GoFastAndWin on February 02, 2023, 10:32:21 PM
DoctorV
You are spot-on.

I once hit a KY Derby day pick 4 on a $16 ticket (cost of a beer now at FF) that paid $16,000. 2012: aptly named horse “I’ll Have Another.”

I also hit a 50 cent pick 5 at DelMar in 2021 on a $12 ticket. It paid $38,000. I singled three horses. Not 3/5 favorites, but horses at 8-1, 12-1 and 10-1 on the morning line. All three got great trips and won easily.

All this being said, I’m a longshot player, so I could go multiple days without picking a winner.

I have looked like a genius many years and a complete fool many others.

The years I have done well, it should come as no surprise that I had extraordinary discipline, out of necessity. The years I have done poorly were when I wagered too much over too many races.

Gambling is no doubt a vice. Hope springs eternal, until it doesn’t. (Tap City, to use a McGuirism) I do believe, however, as Al once juxtaposed, that there is something pure and ironically wholesome about a place where you can have a beer, make a  horse wager or two and see a few short skirts.

Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 03, 2023, 05:58:13 AM
Go Fast

Love the last line of your post. Hard to argue that point, but it is likely someone will be offended on here.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2023, 08:34:02 AM
Was in post game Nova.  They were deciding on an early opening time for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: mubb3434 on February 03, 2023, 09:22:25 AM
Was in post game Nova.  They were deciding on an early opening time for tomorrow.

Let me know what you hear on opening time.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2023, 10:44:28 AM
Let me know what you hear on opening time.

10:30 it is

https://twitter.com/majorgoolsbys/status/1620898831574663168?s=46&t=3l6oKspjoP3IXG9gnWoVLQ
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: mubb3434 on February 03, 2023, 03:24:18 PM
10:30 it is

https://twitter.com/majorgoolsbys/status/1620898831574663168?s=46&t=3l6oKspjoP3IXG9gnWoVLQ

Thanks!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 03, 2023, 03:49:57 PM
Get there early and tip big!!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on February 03, 2023, 04:42:45 PM
Get there early and tip big!!
Too much crime in the area, afraid to go.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 03, 2023, 05:00:50 PM
Newsie

I’ll take my chances. I will risk safety to watch the most exciting MU team in decades. I had lunch today with scooper that knows MU ball and it’s history at high level and we agreed MU never has had this dynamic of an offense.

FYI-it was not a MS guy, but it was someone that knows this program extremely well.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 03, 2023, 09:22:01 PM
Newsie

I’ll take my chances. I will risk safety to watch the most exciting MU team in decades. I had lunch today with scooper that knows MU ball and it’s history at high level and we agreed MU never has had this dynamic of an offense.

FYI-it was not a MS guy, but it was someone that knows this program extremely well.

The game has evolved to the point where dynamic offenses are important.  No doubt previous Marquette teams could have been as dynamic on offense but the game was so vastly different
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2023, 09:30:52 PM
Walked from the 3rd Ward to The Major. Couldn't find someone in need for my left overs until a block away from The Major. He declined my Char'd meal. Witnessed no smash'n grabs or carjackings.  Wtf?  MKE has been Mequonized.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: wadesworld on February 03, 2023, 09:32:42 PM
Walked from the 3rd Ward to The Major. Couldn't find someone in need for my left overs until a block away from The Major. He declined my Char'd meal. Witnessed no smash'n grabs or carjackings.  Wtf?  MKE has been Mequonized.

I find this hard to believe. Nobody who attempts that walk lives to tell the tale.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2023, 09:35:16 PM
I find this hard to believe. Nobody who attempts that walk lives to tell the tale.

The Man's Man Club line starts here. 
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: withoutbias on February 03, 2023, 09:37:00 PM
The Man's Man Club line starts here.

There’s being manly and then there’s asking for sure death.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 03, 2023, 09:46:57 PM
Walked from the 3rd Ward to The Major. Couldn't find someone in need for my left overs until a block away from The Major. He declined my Char'd meal. Witnessed no smash'n grabs or carjackings.  Wtf?  MKE has been Mequonized.

Wtf you had leftovers from chard?!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2023, 12:08:44 AM
Wtf you had leftovers from chard?!

Leaving room for a Marquette Special.

#choices
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 04, 2023, 07:09:35 AM
Y'all don't know walkin', hey!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 04, 2023, 07:17:48 AM
Doc,

If the mopes on here knew that you lived downtown until recently and the pre dawn walks you and Mrs 4ever did throughout downtown every morning, do you think they would question your going downtown?

There are a lot of hypocrites on scoop and it only has gotten worse. I look at Wades, one day he is the victim on the HR outing and the next day he mocking someone on topic that he knows nothing about it.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 04, 2023, 07:23:58 AM
Goose, not only do our fellow alums "don't know ball," but they don't much of anything and therefore talk outta their asses, hey?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: The Lens on February 04, 2023, 07:38:35 AM
Can we focus on what’s important…

MECCA is literally Milwaukee’s worst bar.  The staff has zero idea how to bartend and it’s costs 3x.

Goolsbys is staffed by pro’s who get what you’re doing and work to make sure your entire experience is perfect.

Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Shooter McGavin on February 04, 2023, 07:41:13 AM
Can we focus on what’s important…

MECCA is literally Milwaukee’s worst bar.  The staff has zero idea how to bartend and it’s costs 3x.

Goolsbys is staffed by pro’s who get what you’re doing and work to make sure your entire experience is perfect.
Will be there with a group of about 20 people  pregame!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 04, 2023, 07:54:56 AM
The Lens

Goolsby’s it is for pre and post game for all MU games. Hope to see you there and talk some ball.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: fjm on February 04, 2023, 08:23:27 AM
The Lens

Goolsby’s it is for pre and post game for all MU games. Hope to see you there and talk some ball.

The goose gets it!
Mecca doesn’t know ball.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: wadesworld on February 04, 2023, 08:39:44 AM
Doc,

If the mopes on here knew that you lived downtown until recently and the pre dawn walks you and Mrs 4ever did throughout downtown every morning, do you think they would question your going downtown?

There are a lot of hypocrites on scoop and it only has gotten worse. I look at Wades, one day he is the victim on the HR outing and the next day he mocking someone on topic that he knows nothing about it.

Lol. How’s my guy Keefe doing? Tell him hello for me and that we miss his haikus and manliness around here.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 04, 2023, 08:47:50 AM
Can we focus on what’s important…

MECCA is literally Milwaukee’s worst bar.  The staff has zero idea how to bartend and it’s costs 3x.

Goolsbys is staffed by pro’s who get what you’re doing and work to make sure your entire experience is perfect.

I agree with this analysis
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2023, 08:51:20 AM
The Lens

Goolsby’s it is for pre and post game for all MU games. Hope to see you there and talk some ball.

They are ready.  It will be packed!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 04, 2023, 09:03:12 AM
Dr. B

I am ready as well. Going to have my two-year granddaughter there for some pregame festivities.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2023, 09:26:22 AM
Dr. B

I am ready as well. Going to have my two-year granddaughter there for some pregame festivities.

Love it!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2023, 12:25:49 PM
Dr. B

I am ready as well. Going to have my two-year granddaughter there for some pregame festivities.

Thanks for the beer!  The Geezer and Newsie enjoyed meeting you.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 04, 2023, 01:19:27 PM
Dr. B

It was a pleasure to meet you guys. Plus, I met MUWarrior4life this morning at Goolsby’s. Nice way to start NMD!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 04, 2023, 05:25:47 PM
Dr. B

It was a pleasure to meet you guys. Plus, I met MUWarrior4life this morning at Goolsby’s. Nice way to start NMD!
Amen.  What a pleasure
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: fjm on February 04, 2023, 08:09:54 PM
Awe. I wanna meet y’all. I missed out. Had some great drinks at Pointes East with some delicious wings.

Saw a few MU alum at cafferys before the game. Good times.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 04, 2023, 08:52:16 PM
Couldn't get in today. Line down the block.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on February 05, 2023, 04:11:34 PM
I find this hard to believe. Nobody who attempts that walk lives to tell the tale.
I was a witness, so there....
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on February 05, 2023, 04:12:20 PM
Dr. B

It was a pleasure to meet you guys. Plus, I met MUWarrior4life this morning at Goolsby’s. Nice way to start NMD!
Nice meeting you Goose
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 05, 2023, 04:13:10 PM
I was a witness, so there....

Viewed from flat on your arse.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Goose on February 05, 2023, 04:43:43 PM
Newsie

It was nice to meet you and your wife. Safe travels home.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on February 07, 2023, 05:56:00 AM
Viewed from flat on your arse.
But survived!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Newsdreams on February 07, 2023, 05:56:55 AM
Newsie

It was nice to meet you and your wife. Safe travels home.
Thanks
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 21, 2023, 10:42:58 AM
Try Leavitt Street Inn in Chicago. Great food and alumni owned.

Anybody heading here tonight? Do they usually have the sound on for games?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 21, 2023, 10:43:52 AM
Anybody heading here tonight? Do they usually have the sound on for games?

They had sound for NMD. My schedule is chaos tonight, otherwise I'd join you.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 21, 2023, 11:43:20 AM
They had sound for NMD. My schedule is chaos tonight, otherwise I'd join you.

Darn, would've been fun to have a beer with another scooper! Another time
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 21, 2023, 05:26:25 PM
Darn, would've been fun to have a beer with another scooper! Another time

I guess I'm going now. Schedule cleared a bit. see you there?
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 21, 2023, 05:39:42 PM
I guess I'm going now. Schedule cleared a bit. see you there?

Yessir. Me, my wife, & few other college friends will be there
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 21, 2023, 06:53:23 PM
Yessir. Me, my wife, & few other college friends will be there

Nice. I'm eating in at the bar for now. Outdoor TV may be best overall.
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 21, 2023, 07:10:13 PM
Nice. I'm eating in at the bar for now. Outdoor TV may be best overall.

Waiting for this arts committee to wrap up lol
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 21, 2023, 07:49:24 PM
Got the sound on and a fire table if you come outside!
Title: Re: Xavier Game Watching - Goolsbys
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 21, 2023, 07:54:14 PM
Got the sound on and a fire table if you come outside!

Those guys kept standing in our view so we went back in.