What's the word on Garcia?

[The Sultan]

As someone who grew up in Madison, but lived in Milwaukee for many years, I am not sure what Madison has "going culturally" that Milwaukee doesn't. 

[Uncle Rico]

As someone who grew up in Madison, but lived in Milwaukee for many years, I am not sure what Madison has "going culturally" that Milwaukee doesn't.

Barry Alvarez holding court at Ruth's Chris

[Skip Intro]

I've been to the two towns I listed. Milwaukee has them beat, and it's not close. The campuses are nice. The towns? Blah.

The thing is, most college students spend 90% of their lives on (or very near) campus.  Even at MU.  So I can see the allure of a nicer, sprawling campus that bigger state schools often provide.  But if you actually want to take advantage of the things a bigger city has to offer, somewhere like Bloomington, Champaign, or State College is going to be a disappointment.

Everyone has their own idea of what makes a good town/city/campus, so it's pretty meaningless to compare and contrast.  That being said, for a high-major college basketball player choosing their school, I'm guessing the beauty of the campus or nightlife in town ranks pretty low on the list of priorities - especially for a transfer who already recognizes that he's not going to get an opportunity to enjoy those things. 

[Hards Alumni]

Milwaukee is a nice, average Midwestern city. Nice Volk, situated on Lake Michigan.

But the weather there isn't at all favorable. I also lived in Ann Arbor which has the same climate - brutal winters and humid summers. Given a choice I would take A² every time.

B1G college towns have so much more going culturally than Milwaukee. I hate to say it but Madison is preferable to Milwaukee as a place to live.

As someone who has actually lived in both of those cities, I prefer Milwaukee, and it isn't even close.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Meanwhile in other news, DG on a visit to UNC. Quality PG in Love and Minnesota connection with Watson.  Garcia seems to be the missing piece on that roster.

[Hards Alumni]

Meanwhile in other news, DG on a visit to UNC. Quality PG in Love and Minnesota connection with Watson.  Garcia seems to be the missing piece on that roster.

Yeah, I just don't see him ending up back in Milwaukee.

[4everwarriors]

Only four dog bus connections, hey?

[cheebs09]

Meanwhile in other news, DG on a visit to UNC. Quality PG in Love and Minnesota connection with Watson.  Garcia seems to be the missing piece on that roster.

Man, that trip to UNC really decimated our front court.

[4everwarriors]

Hard ta keep'em down on da farm after dave ceen Paree, hey?

[keefe]

Only four dog bus connections, hey?

You talkin' 'bout the Silver Hound, Doc?

I remember the Silver Hound depot in Milwaukee was just down the street from MU. A group of us took the bus to Madison so we transited through the depot. That was a really nasty place. 

[keefe]

As someone who has actually lived in both of those cities, I prefer Milwaukee, and it isn't even close.

I have to admit that Real Chili is a major differentiator.

[WhiteTrash]

Milwaukee is a nice, average Midwestern city. Nice Volk, situated on Lake Michigan.

But the weather there isn't at all favorable. I also lived in Ann Arbor which has the same climate - brutal winters and humid summers. Given a choice I would take A² every time.

B1G college towns have so much more going culturally than Milwaukee. I hate to say it but Madison is preferable to Milwaukee as a place to live.

Ok, I know you have been hammered on this post by others, but other than Northwestern "in" Chicago what B1G town has more culture than Milwaukee? I completely disagree about Madison (a great big small town); so Iowa City, Lincoln, West Lafayette, Champaign....?

I don't live in Milwaukee, I'm in Colorado, and I've never meet a person who said they were going to Madison but many take trips to Milwaukee. Even people I know in Chicago like to take trips to Milwaukee, but not Madison (unless their kid goes to school there)

[Hards Alumni]

I have to admit that Real Chili is a major differentiator.

[Galway Eagle]

Ok, I know you have been hammered on this post by others, but other than Northwestern "in" Chicago what B1G town has more culture than Milwaukee? I completely disagree about Madison (a great big small town); so Iowa City, Lincoln, West Lafayette, Champaign....?

I don't live in Milwaukee, I'm in Colorado, and I've never meet a person who said they were going to Madison but many take trips to Milwaukee. Even people I know in Chicago like to take trips to Milwaukee, but not Madison (unless their kid goes to school there)

Rutgers and Maryland probably count for NYC and DC if Northwestern counts for Chicago. But agreed every other one is a big small town or very small city pretty much functioning off the university.

[WhiteTrash]

Rutgers and Maryland probably count for NYC and DC if Northwestern counts for Chicago. But agreed every other one is a big small town or very small city pretty much functioning off the university.

You think NYC has Milwaukee beat culturally? 

Good points.

[dgies9156]

The thing is, most college students spend 90% of their lives on (or very near) campus.  Even at MU.  So I can see the allure of a nicer, sprawling campus that bigger state schools often provide.  But if you actually want to take advantage of the things a bigger city has to offer, somewhere like Bloomington, Champaign, or State College is going to be a disappointment.

Everyone has their own idea of what makes a good town/city/campus, so it's pretty meaningless to compare and contrast.  That being said, for a high-major college basketball player choosing their school, I'm guessing the beauty of the campus or nightlife in town ranks pretty low on the list of priorities - especially for a transfer who already recognizes that he's not going to get an opportunity to enjoy those things.

Brother Intro, you hit the nail right on the head. What I wanted in a college was very different than what my children wanted, for example. When my daughter lived in Milwaukee after she was graduated from SIU-Carbondale, she hated it with a passion, even though she lived right off Brady Street. Wasn't her cup of tea.

I can't think of a worse place to attend college than Champaign-Urbana. Anyplace in Mississippi, Tuscaloosa, AL, College Station, TX, Ames, IA or even Gainsville, FL may be almost as bad but, good grief, Champaign is the ugliest place on earth.

I loved Milwaukee because it was real. It was a gritty city back then with lots of cultural and social opportunities if you're willing to venture into the core of the city.

Madison, Ann Arbor, Bloomington and Iowa City are what college professors and college students wish the world was like. Milwaukee is what the world IS like.

Basketball players are wooed by facilities, coaches and the shot they might have at the NBA. The proximity to the Bucks and the ability to play in the Computing Castle is a positive. It's offset by a new coach whose system may not be to Dawson's liking and other universities with a proven track record at access to the NBA.

[Viper]

Have you been to Bloomington or Stillwater?  Or Tuscoloosa or Manhattan, KS?  It's pretty easy to beat all of them.

dang you gotta be a UW guy. There's a flip side to that coin. You been to Oxford, MS? Austin, TX? Athens, GA? Sure, there are some college-town dumps. You can cherry pick all day.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

dang you gotta be a UW guy. There's a flip side to that coin. You been to Oxford, MS? Austin, TX? Athens, GA? Sure, there are some college-town dumps. You can cherry pick all day.

Haven't been to Oxford. Austin is not a college town, it's a city with a college in it. Athens is a bit of a dump.

But your point is correct, there are good college towns and bad ones. I would have loved College Station as an undergrad. As an adult, not feeling the love so much.

[Viper]

Ok, I know you have been hammered on this post by others, but other than Northwestern "in" Chicago what B1G town has more culture than Milwaukee? I completely disagree about Madison (a great big small town); so Iowa City, Lincoln, West Lafayette, Champaign....?

I don't live in Milwaukee, I'm in Colorado, and I've never meet a person who said they were going to Madison but many take trips to Milwaukee. Even people I know in Chicago like to take trips to Milwaukee, but not Madison (unless their kid goes to school there)

many take trips to Milwaukee? I've probably lived in the Mke area too long. Why do folks want to travel to Mke? Harley tour? maybe for Summerfest? Sport fish Lake Michigan? (before Mke sewer dumps ultimately end that). Not being a smart-a$$, just curious.

[Viper]

Haven't been to Oxford. Austin is not a college town, it's a city with a college in it. Athens is a bit of a dump.

But your point is correct, there are good college towns and bad ones. I would have loved College Station as an undergrad. As an adult, not feeling the love so much.

i took a job interview in Iowa City the week of a Ohio St football game. Not a bad college town imo. Gotta luv gold&black!, but not a bad town.

[TallTitan34]

many take trips to Milwaukee? I've probably lived in the Mke area too long. Why do folks want to travel to Mke? Harley tour? maybe for Summerfest? Sport fish Lake Michigan? (before Mke sewer dumps ultimately end that). Not being a smart-a$$, just curious.

For me anyway: Marquette games, zoo, breweries, restaurants, easier to get to Miller Park than Wrigley, visit college friends in the area, museums, etc.

[WhiteTrash]

many take trips to Milwaukee? I've probably lived in the Mke area too long. Why do folks want to travel to Mke? Harley tour? maybe for Summerfest? Sport fish Lake Michigan? (before Mke sewer dumps ultimately end that). Not being a smart-a$$, just curious.

Yes to all, except fishing(I don't know many fishermen) Also, some of the other fests, random concerts, Bucks and Brewers games as well as for restaurants.

I'm not trying to imply that Milwaukee is a destination like LA, Chicago or New York but people do go there. I have yet to meet someone who went to Madison for a 'get-a-way'.

[lawdog77]

I have yet to meet someone who went to Madison for a 'get-a-way'.

John Ellenson on line 1.

[Uncle Rico]

Yes to all, except fishing(I don't know many fishermen) Also, some of the other fests, random concerts, Bucks and Brewers games as well as for restaurants.

I'm not trying to imply that Milwaukee is a destination like LA, Chicago or New York but people do go there. I have yet to meet someone who went to Madison for a 'get-a-way'.

Plenty of people like fishing out of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.  It's not for me but I know more than a few people that come out of town to do it

[Herman Cain]

91 and humid in Chapel Hill and the campus is empty.