Sleepyhed97

If it was 107.5 in GB, none of those guys know crap about UW sports. They know their Packers football but certainly not UW football.

I keep coming back to one of you, a few weeks back, making fun of Badgers fans for wearing t-shirts prior to / at the game in Houston. Sporting khakis and polo shirts is so, so much more lame. :lol:

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This is entirely accurate, but have you tried their "new" rye? It's actually pretty good.


I have indeed, and it is very good, although I don't necessarily agree with Murray labeling it the whiskey of the year.

My Crown comments are kind of an inside joke making fun of many of my fellow Louisianians.

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Fair enough. And in total agreement about the whiskey of the year aware. I would guess there is a lot of money and politics in that type of award.

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Better hope your new tackles on the O line can hold up against our linebackers..


Yea because seeing an NFL level MLB everyday at practice doesn't get you ready for solid college LBs.

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Not sure that's terribly relevant. He's talking about LSU's tackles and referring to UW's OLBs, two of whom will be in the NFL as well.

Lakefront is the most fun/best one easily. If you're there Friday, go early and stay for the fish fry. MKE Brewing Company is the second best. That tour itself isn't as fun as Lakefront but you pretty much have an open bar for like an hour or so after the tour. Like he said, you can get a good buzz on that one.

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The difference is our talent can overcome mistakes. Example would be a blown coverage, our speedy DB recovers and catches their WR. That's the edge talent gives you that can't be coached. We will be fine.

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UW fans hear the speed card every single game leading into every SEC or Pac12 opponent. Fans. ESPN. Never gets old. I'm the only one that remembers Love outrunning the entire LSU defense in '14? That never should have happened according to every SEC fan or ESPN analyst ever. The blanket "all of our DBs are faster than any of your WRs" statement, or vice versa, is garbage. That's like saying our OLine are huge farm boys so your front seven has no chance. It's just not good analysis. I won't argue that LSU has more or deeper talent or that LSU should win this game, but I'm so sick of the speed versus size argument.

Except for either the Vikings or the Cowboys. Isn't one of them banned for life from the hotel?

I keep seeing comment after comment about LSU fans out-drinking us. First, taking pride in alcohol consumption is ridiculous, but it does give me a sad sense of pride. You're not out-drinking us. It's cute you think so. The average Wisconsinite can out-drink the average person from any other state. Look at any list of alcohol consumption. Look at the list of party schools. I saw one comment from someone on this board along the lines of "we're coming for your booze." Hey, we'll share it and then when you're passed out from drinking too much, we'll finish the booze.

Avoid Neenah. Then again, I was born and raised there, so maybe it's one of those things. They do have an excellent bourbon bar just east of downtown though. That said, Appleton has plenty of places with good bourbon or whatever else you're in search of.

I've lived in Appleton for 15 years and live four blocks west of downtown, so I'll give you my suggestions.

As far as sports bars, the only one downtown that I care for is The Bar. On the east side of town there's a place called Game Day that's pretty decent.

Downtown:

Fox River House - My favorite bar. Good selection of beer, especially bottled. Skee Ball. Very nice patio.

The Ambassador - If you want top-shelf drinks, this is the place to go. I've gotten the best Old Fashioned and gin and tonic I've ever had there. They make their own bitters, have a great selection of beer (again, mostly bottled), and a great selection of liquor.

Olde Town Tavern - Has the odd combination of crappy beer (buckets for $7) and high-end liquor (bourbons and tequilas especially).

Bazils - Next to OTT and has the same kitchen/menu. They have at least 100 bottled beers and another 20 or so taps. They have a solid liquor selection too.

If you're a beer guy, definitely check out Stone Cellar, which is in the flats (walking distance just south of downtown). They are by far the best brewery in the city. Their food is also fantastic.

If you just want a huge selection, there is a World of Beer by the mall (west side of town (Grand Chute)). Fox River Brewing Company in the mall is a pretty good brewery and has decent food as well.

That should be enough to keep you busy/full/drunk.

On Wisconsin! Cannot wait for the tailgating and game.