Grand Rapids Regional Viewing Locations Thread

RichH · March 26, 2009, 11:53:23 PM

[quote Killer][quote jtwcornell91]My couch. PM for details.[/quote]

How many people can fit on your couch?[/quote]

Probably one more than could fit in ugarte's ECAC viewing location.

DZ · March 27, 2009, 09:18:02 AM

Any recommendations for a bar to watch the game at on Saturday?

Robin · March 27, 2009, 11:34:17 AM

If anyone is in the Cambridge area and interested in catching the Yale-VT game this evening at 6:30pm, 'Tavern in The Square'
in Central Square, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, carries ESPNU and claims they can probably show the game (although with March Madness starting at 7pm they are not guaranteeing the full game).....

A-ron · March 27, 2009, 12:41:05 PM

I just got an email from NY Net News that the game will also be shown at Faces and Names at 159 W54th St (at 7th ave).

Anyone planning on going there instead of Ship of Fools? I have a feeling SOF is still the place to go and is where I'm headed.

Kristen'00 · March 27, 2009, 01:29:14 PM

I've called a couple of places and Fox and Hound (15th and Spruce in Center City) gets ESPNU, but is debating on if they'll show the game. I was told yesterday that they'd let me know today before 5pm, depending on Saturday's projected March Madness schedule. Maybe it'd help if others call them too to show that we could get a group there?

Trotsky · March 27, 2009, 01:34:50 PM

[quote jtwcornell91]My couch. PM for details.[/quote]

Ew.

Beeeej · March 27, 2009, 01:42:16 PM

[quote A-ron]I just got an email from NY Net News that the game will also be shown at Faces and Names at 159 W54th St (at 7th ave).

Anyone planning on going there instead of Ship of Fools? I have a feeling SOF is still the place to go and is where I'm headed.[/quote]

I'm going to SOF because I arranged it with the owner and because it's absurdly convenient for me, but I'm glad there's a second option. I hope we get a great turnout at both places.

statenaurora · March 27, 2009, 04:52:32 PM

Any luck with finding a place or interested people? I'd like to watch at a bar, otherwise I'll have to watch at the office.

Kristen'00 · March 27, 2009, 05:02:35 PM

Not a really helpful update, but the guy from Fox and Hound says we can "probably watch the game," but he can't promise anything.

However, Cavanaugh's in University City does get the game and they say they'll have it on. It's at 119 South 39th Street (at Sansom) Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone number 215.386.4889. So anyone who's interested, head over to Cavanaugh's!

MattShaf · March 27, 2009, 05:28:07 PM

If there is interest, Black Bear Saloon in White Plasins has ESPN U and will show the game. Can't speak for any beer specials.
If there is no interest I will probably be watching from home (thanks Verizon Fios:-D) in HD (if the games are being broadcast in HD)

CornellChris · March 27, 2009, 06:57:11 PM

Normally I'd catch the game on TV at one of the many Cornell friendly bars in NYC. However, I thought this year it would be fun to make the drive to Ithaca and watch it there. As such, a few questions if someone would be so kind as to help me out:

1) I see there's a Lax game that same day at noon. Since I'll be in town anyway, I figured I'd take in that game as well. How's the tailgating scene for Cornell lax these days? Is it worth showing up an hour or two early to have a few beers in the parking lot?

2) In between the lacrosse & hockey games, I was going to grab a bite to eat. There was a restaurant I loved that was right on the water. However, for the life of me I can't remember the name. A Google search tells me it was most likely the Boatyard Grill, but I can't help but wonder if I'm thinking of another place. Is there another restaurant on the water even closer to campus?

3) For the hockey game itself, I wanted to watch at a sports bar in Collegetown. When I was at Cornell, this would obviously have been the Bear Lodge. However, someone told me that the Bear Lodge closed down. Say it ain't so! Another fan told me it was still there... so who's right? Hopefully I'll be able to watch at the Bear Lodge and grab some chicken chili at the Nines during an intermission.

Also, any other suggestions while I'm in town? Thanks for the help everybody!

-Chris

Trotsky · March 27, 2009, 09:04:51 PM

Amazingly, the Brew Pub in Frederick, MD we ate at tonight had the games on. Guaranteed that won't be happening if it's opposite anything more locally palatable tomorrow -- like say hoops, or hunting, or angling...

Rich S · March 27, 2009, 09:59:01 PM

A place that will always accomodate college hockey fans for sure is "Miami Mike's Sportz Bar" iin the Ramada Inn on Rte 10 West in East Hanover.

Mike is now the owner and is very accomodating although most folks there will be there to watch hoops, he will give the hockey crowd at least a few TVs.

I may stop by after an earlier committment.

Jordan 04 · March 28, 2009, 08:42:02 AM

So does the fact that all the teasers for today's game had us listed as playing on ESPNU, and not ESPNU HD, indicate that the game won't be broadcast in high def?

If so, that's horrible.

DeltaOne81 · March 28, 2009, 08:48:55 AM

[quote Jordan 04]So does the fact that all the teasers for today's game had us listed as playing on ESPNU, and not ESPNU HD, indicate that the game won't be broadcast in high def?

If so, that's horrible.[/quote]

Another "everything's amazing and nobody's happy" moment?