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My wife's brother is married to a great woman whose dad is an ex-NFL coach. I just learned that he will be intervieweing HARBAUGH the day before the game v Utah.
Q1: Any questions you would like answered? (be serious. these could actually be asked)
Q2: I've never been to SLC, but plan to go for both the interview and the game. Ideas on places to stay and bars to visit would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I got a room at the Ramada at the airport for a pretty decent price, it isn't too far of a drive from the stadium. I know there's some type of public rail/trolley system in SLC, I saw it when I was there last summer but didn't actually use it, so I'm not sure if it goes anywhere near Rice Eccles.
I paid a hefty sum for my ticket on stubhub, probably too much. I was reading Utes message boards, and it seems like this game is going to be one of the biggest in the stadium's history, so I figured I would just suck it up and make sure I got a ticket in a decent spot instead of waiting for a potential price drop.
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about accomodations in SLC?
do suggest you go a day or two earlier and fly-fish around park city though. very pretty, easily accessible.
Beautiful area. SLC extremely conservative. Places I've stayed (Hilton Garden Inn, etc.) you can't order a beer without ordering food. (Which lead to a pile of french fries.) Just not where you go to hang out. College (Ute) bars close and fun. Go there for best chances. Assuming during games, the bars are open and entertaining. Who knows? It's SLC. And it's a strange culture and place. Don't expect anything. We're here to pick up Faun Liebiewitcz...
That's why it's called Salt Lake Shitty
The "no drink without food" thing is a state law.
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Q: Knowing Bo is one of the most influential figures in your development as a coach and man; what advice would he have given you today?
What advice would YOU give Bo?
Student becomes the teacher.
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How would he answer that? What advice do you give to a deceased person?
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Yeah, I can't wait for handshakes which are as awkward as they are somehow epic. I have a feeling that we're in for a few of those and I am intrigued by how they will turn out.
I like this question actually, in other words. It may not stand a good chance of getting a direct answer, but I like it.
Thing is, as much as I hate Urban Meyer, if Harbaugh were to Schwartz him he would probably just laugh it off or roll his eyes and forget about it. But man, if he does that to Dantonio, unspeakable things are for sure going to happen.
If Michigan made a serious offer in 2009, would you have taken the job back then?
I've heard rumors that DB made a lowball offer to his agent (even though he was told Jim would give Michigan a serious look after coaching the Orange Bowl) because Hoke was his guy all along.
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What's he going to say? "No, we don't have a policy. We just kind of wing it." Or, "Yes, we have a policy."
I think any questions I want to ask Harbaugh, he can't or won't answer. What win does he most want this season? Has recruiting changed since he left for SF and if so, how? (ie social media? Hoopla announcements?) What's been the toughest part of being the UM coach so far?
Honestly, stay up in the mountains and appreciate the beauty of the state and just come down for the game. One of my favorite places anywhere on Earth is Silverfork Lodge in Big Cottonwood Canyon but anyone of them will do the trick. Also, it should let you escape the heat.
The laws aren't as bad as they used to be, but they're still kind of weird.
Both Big (Solitude and Brighton ski areas) and Little (Alta and Snowbird ski areas) Cottonwood Canyons are immediately accessable to SLC, have lodging perhaps with summer discounts, and is probably where you should spend the majority of your time considering the early fall glory that will be going down up there. Why hang in the heat? Mountains!
Lots of hotels to choose from, and like a user said above, the Red Line drops you off right by the stadium. Couldn't be easier.
Thankfully the bar scene here is growing, and there are some great ones downtown to choose from: Beer Hive, Whiskey Street (get the fried pickles), Beer Bar, Gracies (becomes a bit "clubby" after 9pm), and Squatters (SLC's original brew pub I believe) are good places to start. If you're looking for sports bars, then Lumpy's and Legends, also both downtown, are good bets.
Question: How do you plan on handling the #1 and #2 jerseys? It was pretty much a fiasco under Hoke. Do you plan on handing them out like other numbers, or will they still hold extra value?
A brewpub scene developing? Nice! Surely, marijuana legalization cannot be too far behind.
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Could be anyone, and likely someone you don't recognize. There have been thousands of NFL coaches (head, assistant, position, etc.). It would be interesting to know, though, especially given that we'd probably find out after the fact, anyway.
Q: If you were a hotdog, and you were starving, would you eat yourself?
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If you like Mexican, eat at Red Iguana, with a nice cool horchata to wash it down.
Anyone who's a fan of whiskey/bourbon/vodka, make sure you check out the High West Distillery in Park City. It's expensive (lunch is cheaper), but the food is great and the drink is outstanding.