knapplc Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 14 hours ago, teachercd said: So I guess they are blocking off O street to let people drink on the streets after getting their booze from the bars. Canopy Street (by the Railyard) and parts of the Haymarket. 14th Street between O & P. Not O Street itself. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said: The problem with blocking off O Street during a real gameday where there would be 90K people at Memorial Stadium plus another 10-20K people walking around downtown & campus, is that O Street is such a main thoroughfare for the city for people to get through the area. It's the only East-West 2-way street in downtown Lincoln, so if that was closed every Saturday, it would create an even bigger cluster-eff in the traffic situation. Closing R Street would be interesting for people to walk through campus easier and hang out, but that's also University property, so how do they work through the "dry campus" issue with that? I know the University does allow alcohol consumption on University property at tailgate spots and at other University events, but that just opens up more troubles to police under-age consumption. Not sure why opening up R street instead of O street would cause more problems with underage consumption. I'm sure the areas would be fenced off if it's being served by an establishment. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 59 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said: The problem with blocking off O Street during a real gameday where there would be 90K people at Memorial Stadium plus another 10-20K people walking around downtown & campus, is that O Street is such a main thoroughfare for the city for people to get through the area. It's the only East-West 2-way street in downtown Lincoln, so if that was closed every Saturday, it would create an even bigger cluster-eff in the traffic situation. Closing R Street would be interesting for people to walk through campus easier and hang out, but that's also University property, so how do they work through the "dry campus" issue with that? I know the University does allow alcohol consumption on University property at tailgate spots and at other University events, but that just opens up more troubles to police under-age consumption. Well I don't have all the answers! It is just a dream! 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, knapplc said: Canopy Street (by the Railyard) and parts of the Haymarket. 14th Street between O & P. Not O Street itself. Ahhh, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, teachercd said: Well I don't have all the answers! It is just a dream! Plus the Railyard is basically does what you are recommending for O Street. Those bars just have more expensive drinks than O Street bars. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I’ll tune in. 3 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: I’ll tune in. Interesting, this will probably be popular and something that is done from now on. Quote Link to comment
Xmas32 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I weirdly enjoy watching the Tunnel Walk so having it streamed live versus having to catch a phone video is great news for me! 2 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I wonder what the crowds at the sports bars in Omaha will be like on Saturday. We are looking at hitting up a Tanner's. Quote Link to comment
Hilltop Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, teachercd said: I wonder what the crowds at the sports bars in Omaha will be like on Saturday. We are looking at hitting up a Tanner's. I think most will be at capacity- there is enough of the population that isn't concerned with Covid and we are all ready for Husker Football. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
DevoHusker Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, teachercd said: I wonder what the crowds at the sports bars in Omaha will be like on Saturday. We are looking at hitting up a Tanner's. Evidently I am in the minority, but I have never gone to a bar to watch a Husker game. I either watch in person for home games, have/attend a watch party at someone's house, or watch at home. Way cheaper booze, and better munchies. And, btw, I do drink (sometimes too much) but have never understood the draw of overpaying for drinks and having others talk/yell/shout over any conversation I am trying to have. 1 Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, DevoHusker said: Evidently I am in the minority, but I have never gone to a bar to watch a Husker game. I either watch in person for home games, have/attend a watch party at someone's house, or watch at home. Way cheaper booze, and better munchies. And, btw, I do drink (sometimes too much) but have never understood the draw of overpaying for drinks and having others talk/yell/shout over any conversation I am trying to have. I generally agree with all of this, but I've had fun at a few watch parties. It's different if you live out of state and don't interact with Huskers fans on a daily basis Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, DevoHusker said: Evidently I am in the minority, but I have never gone to a bar to watch a Husker game. I either watch in person for home games, have/attend a watch party at someone's house, or watch at home. Way cheaper booze, and better munchies. And, btw, I do drink (sometimes too much) but have never understood the draw of overpaying for drinks and having others talk/yell/shout over any conversation I am trying to have. I agree on the cost, it sucks. Tanners have got really expensive. But the atmosphere is fun most of the time. House parties are okay but it can be a bit tamer if you have little kids running around or wives. 1 Quote Link to comment
DevoHusker Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, GSG said: I generally agree with all of this, but I've had fun at a few watch parties. It's different if you live out of state and don't interact with Huskers fans on a daily basis That would play a major factor, I am sure. Quote Link to comment
GBRFAN Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, DevoHusker said: Evidently I am in the minority, but I have never gone to a bar to watch a Husker game. I either watch in person for home games, have/attend a watch party at someone's house, or watch at home. Way cheaper booze, and better munchies. And, btw, I do drink (sometimes too much) but have never understood the draw of overpaying for drinks and having others talk/yell/shout over any conversation I am trying to have. Guessing you haven't had the pleasure of watching a game with two or more wives that say we should get together for a game and then after the first kickoff forget there is a game for the next 3+ hours 1 Quote Link to comment
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