Advice for watching the Wisconsin game in (fill in the blank)
I thought I would start this for those who will be traveling the weekend of the Wisconsin game.
I will be in Abu Dhabi. Pretty sure I won't find any bars broadcasting it. Anyone aware of any alumni functions or watch parties? I'm sure I can watch it in my computer but I thought it would be fun to get together with fellow Wolverines if possible.
November 15th, 2017 at 6:36 AM ^
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November 15th, 2017 at 7:14 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 7:42 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 12:15 PM ^
Are you offended by fucking swear words?
November 15th, 2017 at 6:44 AM ^
If it enrages you so, why did you bother to open it? I'm looking for people who are interested in watching the game, not nastiness. Move along to another thread if you are not interested.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:23 AM ^
I opened it just on curiousity. I read the title and can see the vagueness of the many types of responses that can be had. Because of that, I wanted to see how many negs were given to the post. I think many will also open it because of this. One of the many quirks to this board I suppose.
With that said, you are right, no need for nastiness. I honestly hope you are able to watch the game from your location and it would be cool if there were indeed a watch party in that obscure place you are.
November 15th, 2017 at 9:34 AM ^
Something like enter the craziest place possible to watch the Wisconsin game.
I was sadly disappointed.
November 15th, 2017 at 10:33 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 12:46 PM ^
Just re-up for OT
November 15th, 2017 at 8:18 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 8:34 AM ^
A while ago, when reminders about the in-season guidelines became a thing, it was agreed that there would be one of these per week and that it would get bumped occasionally so anyone needing such advice could find it or ask for it. That was the preferred solution to multiple threads about specific locations, which usually led to sarcastic threads about sometimes fictional locations (Where To Watch The Game In Narnia is still a favorite).
Do they take up space? Yes. That being said, there haven't been any of these for several weeks now, which is a vast improvement from even a year or two ago.
November 15th, 2017 at 9:42 AM ^
But the answer is obviously high above the city, perched on a gargoyle, looking through a persons glass rooftop.
November 15th, 2017 at 10:35 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 6:37 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 7:49 AM ^
Yes.
Just don't get overtly, publicly drunk. That is frowned upon/can get you arrested.
For OP, may want to check out some of these pubs on: http://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/bars/features/65374-best-sports-bars-in-abu-dhabi
November 15th, 2017 at 8:16 AM ^
AD bars are huge and gorgeous. They just aren't well populated and the entertainment is... meh.
November 15th, 2017 at 6:58 AM ^
Check Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CFBStreams/
They will post the streams around gametime
But be careful...Idk what's allowed out there...I don't want you to lose any limbs over this
November 15th, 2017 at 7:07 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 9:59 AM ^
I've never had success with any of the Network apps while overseas. They are typically blocked in other countries. You'll have to buy a VPN subscription. There are free VPNs but they usually don't have the bandwidth to stream TV. Your mileage may vary....
November 15th, 2017 at 12:25 PM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 7:14 AM ^
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November 15th, 2017 at 7:35 AM ^
Just wanting to lock this in, bearing in mind the commentor and all.
November 15th, 2017 at 7:50 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 8:03 AM ^
But I always like it when a board member posts a picture of his son as their avatar. So I'm inclined to believe him on this.
If I were positive that Mary X's offspring was, well, a baby, I'd post his picture as an avatar. (Oh, and it's a "he" for sure!)
November 15th, 2017 at 8:17 AM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 8:18 AM ^
Well that just shattered my entire belief system.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:30 AM ^
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November 15th, 2017 at 10:56 AM ^
I thought God's name is Howard, as in "Our lord in heavan, Howard be thy name".
November 15th, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^
November 15th, 2017 at 7:37 AM ^
especially these next 2 weeks
don't care if we win 2-0 or 67-65 or anything in between. Get it done
November 15th, 2017 at 12:00 PM ^
OMFG! I want that on my ceiling!!!
November 15th, 2017 at 7:40 AM ^
Internet can be spotty in my location but the city I live in has 4G access on my phone.
I have yet to miss a game with the following combo:
I use a VPN (my work situation provides me a good one) and my parent's cable log in from back home. The fox stream is WAY superior to ESPN's.
Ya I would rather be in a bar, but I have found a total of 1 other college football fan living in this country and he is (of course) an Ohio State. Most ex-pat types here are third culture kids and never got into football in their youth.
November 15th, 2017 at 7:50 AM ^
Search "Michigan Wisconsin" on YouTube and then filter by "Live". There you go - plenty of streams. Occasionally some get shut down, yet a consistently free version. Might be 1-2 minutes behind the actual version yet small price to pay (don't look at the box score to avoid spoilers).
I have watched every single game this season, including the season's most hyped affair vs. Rutgers when we were coming off the penn state loss and unranked. You'll be fine that way. It beats trying to download some vrius-laden spambot viewer from an illicit gambling site.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:02 AM ^
I was in Tokyo for work during the Penn State game and could not figure out a way to get the game. I have DirecTV at home and wasn't able to use that app out of the country. I ended up listening to the game on a radio app and following ESPN updates on my laptop. Meanwhile, a typhoon was coming ashore outside. It wasn't a good day.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:11 AM ^
Staying up late (or getting up early) in another country with the end result an awful result is quite the gut punch
November 15th, 2017 at 9:17 AM ^
spinach assassin?
must be a tough place.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:03 PM ^
The Artichoke Appeaser one gets me through without nary a second glance
November 15th, 2017 at 11:03 AM ^
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November 15th, 2017 at 1:24 PM ^
I'm pretty sure it is. Just like Africa.
November 15th, 2017 at 7:14 PM ^
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