Clarkson Viewing in NYC

Beeeej · January 17, 2008, 10:20:40 AM

Am I crazy to think that it's worth trying to put together a crowd at Ship of Fools (2nd Ave. @ 82nd St., Manhattan) to watch the Clarkson game Sunday at 4pm, when the AFC & NFC championship games overlap it?

Maybe we can get the back or middle room to ourselves with most TVs on Cornell vs. Clarkson and one TV on football for those who care about it. I'll call SoF and ask them what they think, and will report back here later.

Josh '99 · January 17, 2008, 11:37:33 AM

[quote Beeeej]Am I crazy to think that it's worth trying to put together a crowd at Ship of Fools (2nd Ave. @ 82nd St., Manhattan) to watch the Clarkson game Sunday at 4pm, when the AFC & NFC championship games overlap it?[/quote]I'm inclined to say that you probably are. Sunday is likely to be a HUGE day for sports bars.

On the other hand, business is business, and if you can guarantee them a certain number of customers I don't know why they wouldn't take it, but given what else is going on I'm not sure how many people you'd be able to get to commit to that.

ben03 · January 17, 2008, 11:50:06 AM

You can count me in if they can put it on for us. Keep us posted ::drunk::

Tom Lento · January 17, 2008, 12:26:12 PM

[quote Josh '99]I'm inclined to say that you probably are. Sunday is likely to be a HUGE day for sports bars.

On the other hand, business is business, and if you can guarantee them a certain number of customers I don't know why they wouldn't take it, but given what else is going on I'm not sure how many people you'd be able to get to commit to that.[/quote]

The Ship of Fools owners like the Cornell hockey crowd. Probably because you're all friendly, grateful for the hockey, and (most importantly) drink a lot of beer.

Even so, I doubt they'll give you the back room unless you can promise a certain amount of money. I seem to remember the NCAAs conflicting with March Madness a few years back, and someone got the back room for 20 people at a $25/head minimum (roughly 2 beers and an appetizer, in NYC).

Incidentally, if you're in midtown and want a slightly different type of sports bar, check out The Australian. It's at least part-owned by the same people. Nice place, good food, moderate beer selection. It's in the general vicinity of Murray Hill/Korea Town. Yes, they do serve kangaroo, or they did when I went. http://www.theaustraliannyc.com/

Drew · January 17, 2008, 01:33:57 PM

[quote Beeeej]Am I crazy to think that it's worth trying to put together a crowd at Ship of Fools (2nd Ave. @ 82nd St., Manhattan) to watch the Clarkson game Sunday at 4pm, when the AFC & NFC championship games overlap it?

Maybe we can get the back or middle room to ourselves with most TVs on Cornell vs. Clarkson and one TV on football for those who care about it. I'll call SoF and ask them what they think, and will report back here later.[/quote]

Hey Beeeej, Actually, a small contigent of Clarkson fans already have something setup at Ship of Fools to view the game, I may check it out if I don't get the game at home. It works out well if you are a Giant fan, as that game starts at 6:30. Doubleheader.::banana::

Josh '99 · January 17, 2008, 02:16:46 PM

[quote Drew]Hey Beeeej, Actually, a small contigent of Clarkson fans already have something setup at Ship of Fools to view the game, I may check it out if I don't get the game at home. It works out well if you are a Giant fan, as that game starts at 6:30. Doubleheader.::banana::[/quote]Huh, perhaps I was wrong then.

DeltaOne81 · January 17, 2008, 02:17:02 PM

Anyone in North Jersey interested in not going into NYC, and know of any Jersey sports bars to recommend?

nr53 · January 17, 2008, 04:27:42 PM

I didn't feel like starting a new thread, but does anyone know of a good sports bar in the San Jose area? google maps shows a few of them, but I don't know how likely they would be to let a small number of people use a tv.

MOBalum · January 17, 2008, 04:32:49 PM

Miami Mike's Sports Zone at the East Hanover Ramada Inn - very friendly and tons of TVs, I'm sure they won't give you sound but Mike will spare a set. A couple years ago they gave CU the big screen for the 3OT game, set up red and white balloons and everything for the ~10 of us that were there.

Beeeej · January 17, 2008, 04:55:14 PM

[quote Drew][quote Beeeej]Am I crazy to think that it's worth trying to put together a crowd at Ship of Fools (2nd Ave. @ 82nd St., Manhattan) to watch the Clarkson game Sunday at 4pm, when the AFC & NFC championship games overlap it?

Maybe we can get the back or middle room to ourselves with most TVs on Cornell vs. Clarkson and one TV on football for those who care about it. I'll call SoF and ask them what they think, and will report back here later.[/quote]

Hey Beeeej, Actually, a small contigent of Clarkson fans already have something setup at Ship of Fools to view the game, I may check it out if I don't get the game at home. It works out well if you are a Giant fan, as that game starts at 6:30. Doubleheader.::banana::[/quote]

That's great, Drew, thanks! Would I be correct if I guessed they've got you in the back back room?

I plan to go notwithstanding that I get ESPNU at home; it's more fun to be social about it. Looking forward to meeting some of ya. :-)

Josh '99 · January 17, 2008, 05:08:10 PM

[quote MOBalum]Miami Mike's Sports Zone at the East Hanover Ramada Inn - very friendly and tons of TVs, I'm sure they won't give you sound but Mike will spare a set. A couple years ago they gave CU the big screen for the 3OT game, set up red and white balloons and everything for the ~10 of us that were there.[/quote]Good call, I know that's a big Rutgers gathering spot. I could swear I've gone there to watch something before but I can't put my finger on what.

ugarte · January 17, 2008, 05:31:47 PM

[quote Josh '99][quote MOBalum]Miami Mike's Sports Zone at the East Hanover Ramada Inn - very friendly and tons of TVs, I'm sure they won't give you sound but Mike will spare a set. A couple years ago they gave CU the big screen for the 3OT game, set up red and white balloons and everything for the ~10 of us that were there.[/quote]Good call, I know that's a big Rutgers gathering spot. I could swear I've gone there to watch something before but I can't put my finger on what.[/quote]
A Rutgers game?

ugarte · January 17, 2008, 05:32:42 PM

[quote Josh '99][quote MOBalum]Miami Mike's Sports Zone at the East Hanover Ramada Inn - very friendly and tons of TVs, I'm sure they won't give you sound but Mike will spare a set. A couple years ago they gave CU the big screen for the 3OT game, set up red and white balloons and everything for the ~10 of us that were there.[/quote]Good call, I know that's a big Rutgers gathering spot. I could swear I've gone there to watch something before but I can't put my finger on what.[/quote]
A Rutgers game?

The judges also would have accepted "If you went to watch, but couldn't put your finger on it, we know what kind of bar it is."

Drew · January 18, 2008, 08:53:04 AM

[quote Beeeej][quote Drew][quote Beeeej]Am I crazy to think that it's worth trying to put together a crowd at Ship of Fools (2nd Ave. @ 82nd St., Manhattan) to watch the Clarkson game Sunday at 4pm, when the AFC & NFC championship games overlap it?

Maybe we can get the back or middle room to ourselves with most TVs on Cornell vs. Clarkson and one TV on football for those who care about it. I'll call SoF and ask them what they think, and will report back here later.[/quote]

Hey Beeeej, Actually, a small contigent of Clarkson fans already have something setup at Ship of Fools to view the game, I may check it out if I don't get the game at home. It works out well if you are a Giant fan, as that game starts at 6:30. Doubleheader.::banana::[/quote]

That's great, Drew, thanks! Would I be correct if I guessed they've got you in the back back room?

I plan to go notwithstanding that I get ESPNU at home; it's more fun to be social about it. Looking forward to meeting some of ya. :-)[/quote]

You are correct. I may head into the city as well.
Cheers!

KeithK · January 18, 2008, 12:38:35 PM

[quote nr53]I didn't feel like starting a new thread, but does anyone know of a good sports bar in the San Jose area? google maps shows a few of them, but I don't know how likely they would be to let a small number of people use a tv.[/quote]
Better to start a new thread probably. As of the moment I don't know where I'll be watching in the Bay Area. I know we've watched games at the sportsbar in Logitech ice rink but that was an off hour with no NFL competition. Otherwise I've usually either watched at someone's house or at semi-private places like Ice Oasis.