Temporary Facility / Stands at Lakeside Field

[Hkjb]

By the way, I wonder how other B1G AD's navigate as Gragg twists in the wind. Think about what happens right now when NU calls another athletic dept trying to agree on football scheduling for this coming year:

On one hand, they must feel they are taking candy from a baby, because thanks to our AD we are in the worst possible negotiating position.

On the other, they will want Mervyn in the job as long as possible, as we did with Beckman. So they may help him just enough to ensure it's not a complete train wreck for NU.

Interesting times

 

[IGNORE2]

It’s not happening.

Just one example of more than an opinion.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Just one example of more than an opinion.

Oh no. You got me.

I would note that this hasn’t actually HAPPENED yet. And I would still be completely shocked if NU actually pulled it off in an enjoyable way.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

If they pull this off, you will BIG TIME see me flying into to town to join you all there

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

If they pull this off, you will BIG TIME see me flying into to town to join you all there

Same here. Targeting the Duke game.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Same here. Targeting the Duke game.

I’ll probably just get myself there as early as possible for maximum good weather.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

I’ll probably just get myself there as early as possible for maximum good weather.

Get to the stadium about three hours early because it’s going to be a shit show.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Get to the stadium about three hours early because it’s going to be a shit show.

Your lack of enthusiasm for the logistical challenges is well noted, thank you. I will gladly accept many inconveniences for the one time opportunity to watch an NU game from a lakeside patio and celebrate the opportunity for the students

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

I’ll probably just get myself there as early as possible for maximum good weather.

I’m thinking game two after they’ve had a chance to iron out the kinks from week one.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I’m thinking game two after they’ve had a chance to iron out the kinks from week one.

Now THAT is a very good point. A very very good point.

 

[IGNORE2]

Oh no. You got me.

I would note that this hasn’t actually HAPPENED yet. And I would still be completely shocked if NU actually pulled it off in an enjoyable way.

#doubledown #chasing

 

[NJCat]

I’m thinking game two after they’ve had a chance to iron out the kinks from week one.

Don't worry, they will iron the kinks out during the Spring Game.

 

[CMcCat]

Your lack of enthusiasm for the logistical challenges is well noted, thank you. I will gladly accept many inconveniences for the one time opportunity to watch an NU game from a lakeside patio and celebrate the opportunity for the students

Except the students won’t be around for the first two, if not all three games potentially played there. Maybe there will be a walk up crowd of lakefront joggers and dog walkers, though?

 

[gocatsgo2003]

#doubledown #chasing

#OhNo #whatsoevershallido

 

[No Chores]

If they pull this off, you will BIG TIME see me flying into to town to join you all there

Me too - hope I can get a ticket!

 

[No Chores]

Get to the stadium about three hours early because it’s going to be a shit show.

No problem for me. I'll just fly to Chicago and take a cab to Evanston. I'll just wander around until I find my tailgate pals and hope I can secure a ticket in advance. Glory Be!

 

[gocatsgo2003]

No problem for me. I'll just fly to Chicago and take a cab to Evanston. I'll just wander around until I find my tailgate pals and hope I can secure a ticket in advance. Glory Be!

They won’t have anywhere to tailgate.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

They won’t have anywhere to tailgate.

They’ve got bars in Evanston still

 

[gocatsgo2003]

They’ve got bars in Evanston still

Not really.

 

[No Chores]

They’ve got bars in Evanston still

Took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Not really.

You really just are committed to being as down on this as possible, huh?

 

[No Chores]

Not really.

Huh? I've been to many of them, but Bat 17 and Bob's Pizza are probably my favorites

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Huh? I've been to many of them, but Bat 17 and Bob's Pizza are probably my favorites

They still sell the beer towers at Bat 17?

 

[No Chores]

You really just are committed to being as down on this as possible, huh?

Of course.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

You really just are committed to being as down on this as possible, huh?

Yes, but in this particular context I mostly just meant that there aren’t really any “bars” left in Evanston. Bat 17… kind of? Bob’s, maybe? Then… ?

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Not really.

Tell ya what man. They actually do this, you dm me about selling me your tickets to the game so you can unload your season tix and not have to deal with it. I’d be happy to buy from a friendly Cat fan who isn’t enthused about the novelty rather than from an unknown off of stubhub or wherever. You wanna attend anyway we can meet for a beer, but I’ll take em off your hands if you’d rather not.

 

[No Chores]

They still sell the beer towers at Bat 17?

I believe so. I was there last year a couple of times but my memory is not what it used to be. Wonder why? If this actually happens I'll see you there.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Tell ya what man. They actually do this, you dm me about selling me your tickets to the game so you can unload your season tix and not have to deal with it. I’d be happy to buy from a friendly Cat fan who isn’t enthused about the novelty rather than from an unknown off of stubhub or wherever. You wanna attend anyway we can meet for a beer, but I’ll take em off your hands if you’d rather not.

Deal. I’ll ping you whenever Gragg et al actually announce a plan. So… you’ll hear from me in June at the earliest then.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Ps, if the school is smart they’ll do something big for alums on deering meadow too.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I believe so. I was there last year a couple of times but my memory is not what it used to be. Wonder why? If this actually happens I'll see you there.

The sonsabitches at city hall at in school admin killed the Hundo and the keg. Celtic Knot didn’t make it. But by god if you can still get a beer tower at Bat 17 then my youth is still alive.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Deal. I’ll ping you whenever Gragg et al actually announce a plan. So… you’ll hear from me in June at the earliest then.

*highfive*

 

[No Chores]

Yes, but in this particular context I mostly just meant that there aren’t really any “bars” left in Evanston. Bat 17… kind of? Bob’s, maybe? Then… ?

All of the hotels and most of the restaurants have very good bars

 

[gocatsgo2003]

All of the hotels and most of the restaurants have very good bars

It would appear that we have very different definitions of “very good bars.”

 

[AdamOnFirst]

It would appear that we have very different definitions of “very good bars.”

I just need somebody to hand me fermented grain of some kind from like 9 to 11 am. Some mixed with tomato juice and pickled vegetables, some brewed with hops.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

I just need somebody to hand me fermented grain of some kind from like 9 to 11 am. Some mixed with tomato juice and pickled vegetables, some brewed with hops.

So you’re in the “low bar” crowd with @No Chores then.

 

[No Chores]

It would appear that we have very different definitions of “very good bars.”

My definition of a very good bar is one where I can get a number of craft beers on tap. I'd be happy to meet you on game day and take you to one of those bars if games are played in Evanston. I'll buy!

 

[AdamOnFirst]

So you’re in the “low bar” crowd with @No Chores then.

As per our other conversation, football + beer + sitting by the lake is basically my upper midwestern dream and I’ll put up with a whole hell of a lot of bullshit to enjoy those three things together. I’m a Minnesotan, my people buy $20,000 lake shacks, drag them out on frozen lakes, and sit out in the freezing cold just to catch a few fish and drink a few beers while they watch some NFL games on TV and relax. Standing in line for a couple hours is a piece of cake.

 

[No Chores]

So you’re in the “low bar” crowd with @No Chores then.

Hmmm. Since when is Bat 17 a low bar?

 

[AdamOnFirst]

My definition of a very good bar is one where I can get a number of craft beers on tap. I'd be happy to meet you on game day and take you to one of those bars if games are played in Evanston. I'll buy!

I very much look forward to the AOF, GCG, NOChores Beer Tower Race and Meetup before we wax the Dukies

 

[gocatsgo2003]

My definition of a very good bar is one where I can get a number of craft beers on tap. I'd be happy to meet you on game day and take you to one of those bars if games are played in Evanston. I'll buy!

I tend to aim higher than “I hand you money, you hand me beverage” in defining a decent bar.