San Diego/Jacksonville places to watch UM games
Just moved back to San Diego, and used to watch UM football (and all cbf) with my family. . . But now, they're gone. Little brother moved to Jax, FL, so asking about there too. The question:
Anyone have suggestions for where to watch the games in both cities? I vaguely recall there being a sheet somewhere with lists of "where to watch" by city, so if anyone has a link, just post it before you neg me. Thanks!
September 7th, 2022 at 7:11 PM ^
I mean, that thread is pretty inactive and the map link is broken, but this might work instead:
September 7th, 2022 at 7:48 PM ^
The link to the alumni club site is all you need. The individual chapters do a good job of keeping them current. But also just recommend everyone sign up for email blasts from their local chapter and they'll keep you informed of all events, including game watches.
September 7th, 2022 at 6:46 PM ^
For sure, check out this link: https://www.google.com
September 7th, 2022 at 6:48 PM ^
Aren’t you living part time in Maui? What about Seattle??
September 7th, 2022 at 6:57 PM ^
It's 2022...you can literally watch almost any game of any team at dozens of sports bars in any city.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:04 PM ^
If the atmosphere doesn't matter, then I have some bars in Columbus that you should ask to put the UM game on.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:28 PM ^
"Put it on channel 42!"
September 8th, 2022 at 12:17 AM ^
Or 27!
September 8th, 2022 at 9:02 AM ^
I can get channel 42.27 on the rabbit ears.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:53 PM ^
Or maybe in your basement with the lights off. Don't know why anyone would want to watch with other UM fans.
September 7th, 2022 at 9:22 PM ^
I actually love that shit! I live 15 minutes from msu's campus and I go to bars downtown East Lansing to watch basketball road games all the time. I attended most football games home/away so I very rarely watch football games on tv. I may be unable to go to Michigan @ Indiana October 8th this year so the backup plan is to watch Michigan Indiana at noon in East Lansing and then attend the msu osu game in full Michigan gear if it's at 4pn/8pm!
September 7th, 2022 at 11:39 PM ^
I agree, I always represent when at non Michigan B10 sporting events…
September 7th, 2022 at 7:01 PM ^
In SD, the Catalina Lounge used to be pretty good. It's not too far from the Pt Loma library. Owner's a UM guy.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:54 PM ^
In San Diego the place to watch now is Backyard.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:17 PM ^
Back in the 90's there was a volleyball bar at PCH and Garnett that always had UofM fans on gameday. That's the best I got.
September 7th, 2022 at 9:25 PM ^
It's Garnet, not Garnett and it doesn't intersect with the PCH. I lived in Pacific beach for 20 years, that's where Garnet is.
On Garnet, not too far from the Crystal Pier just before Mission Blvd. there is Moondoggies, which is more of an OSU bar and right next door there used to be a bar called Pacific Beach bar & Grill which was way more of a U-M hangout. I just happened to be there today doing a walk through around the corner and it seems to be gone now. Many places are different now from when I lived there up till 10 years ago.
I just watch my games at home, on a recliner, comfortably.....call me crazy.
September 7th, 2022 at 10:10 PM ^
Yeah, it was a long time ago and, of course, I was intoxicated for all 4 years.
I think I meant on Grand at Mission, it was literally called The "V" Bar.
September 7th, 2022 at 11:00 PM ^
The V Bar was actually on Garnet, more of a night club if I recall correctly. Used to go there in my younger days.
I lived on Hornblend, 6 blocks from the ocean. It's the only side street in between Grand and Garnet, the 2 main drags that cut through the heart of PB.
September 8th, 2022 at 2:10 AM ^
You’re crazy. I bet you eat subway. Now down in front, get off my lawn, and buy a massage chair (the 70s called and want the recliner back, along with the waterbed). Lol
September 8th, 2022 at 5:48 AM ^
crazy.
hey, you asked for it.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:22 PM ^
Just moved back to the International Space Station. I will be circling the earth this weekend. Any good place up there to watch the game?
September 7th, 2022 at 7:26 PM ^
That's a fur piece, son.
September 7th, 2022 at 7:45 PM ^
Uranus will be fun since we will have a Butt in the booth and maybe another Orji in the end zone.
Mars has good bars
Sun is always hot
Pluto is nice if you have your dog
The Dark Side of the Moon
Avoid Earth
September 7th, 2022 at 8:36 PM ^
Steve and Blue can help...
September 7th, 2022 at 8:34 PM ^
Clarence, whatever you do, don’t let Hal lock you out of the pod bay door.
September 8th, 2022 at 12:07 AM ^
Check out Major Tom's. The music selection is pretty much just David Bowie, but the "Astronaut's Wings" are to die for.
September 8th, 2022 at 10:34 AM ^
Interesting. I'll be summiting Olympus Mons on Mars this weekend and I'll definitely want to celebrate when I get to the top. Anyone know if there's a good sports bar up there to catch the game?
September 7th, 2022 at 7:39 PM ^
Since we're on the subject, do you kind of have to get to Ivey and Coney pretty early on a Saturday to get a decent spot to watch the games, does anyone know? Going to be in D.C. for Indiana and I've always wanted to check the place out.
Also, if anyone is a fan, what food do you recommend there--how is the Italian beef, for example? Finally, can my 18-year-old accompany me and drink Shirley Temples? What's the story with kids in bars in the District of Columbia?
September 7th, 2022 at 7:39 PM ^
The M bar in Pacific Beach in San Diego is Backyard Bar on Garnet Avenue.
I was in JX in 2015, so may have changed, but Blind Rabbit in Jax Beach is a great whisky bar where I watched a couple Super Bowls.
September 7th, 2022 at 8:46 PM ^
Backyard is packed with Michigan fans. It's a good time. Catalina Lounge as mentioned above is the secret Michigan bar if you want more of a dive bar experience.
September 7th, 2022 at 8:03 PM ^
Lived in Jax for 6 years and am not familiar with any Michigan bars, this is SEC country and everyone roots for Florida, Georgia or Bama. Closest alumni association is in Tampa.
September 7th, 2022 at 8:46 PM ^
Live in Jacksonville, Blind Rabbit is no longer here. Pre-Covid, had a large number at BWW in the town center but now everyone has moved to Time Out Sports Grill (Mandarin location).
FB link below.
https://m.facebook.com/100057089066160/
September 7th, 2022 at 9:14 PM ^
The UM Club of San Diego has two current game watch partners:
Tower13 https://www.tower13.com/ (North County Beach Bar in Cardiff)
Backyard https://backyardpb.com/ (in Pacific Beach )
Hawaiian Luau at Backyard Saturday, Sept 10th Michigan vs. Hawaii at 5 pm PDT
They contribute to UM San Diego's scholarship fund based on the number of Michigan fans who attend. There's also a Wolverine Wednesdays meetup each month at Alesmith:
Wolverine Wednesdays: 6pm local, the third Wednesday of every month
Alesmith Brewing Co. Tasting Room for great local brews, trivia and food trucks! https://alesmith.com/tasting-room
September 7th, 2022 at 11:52 PM ^
moving to SD next week. that said over the years I've gravitated towards watching games at home with Michigan friends instead of at bars. Might be some PTSD from watching The Horror at the SD Michigan bar in PB years ago. OSU bar was next door and those assholes started filing in late in our game to revel in our misery, good times.
September 8th, 2022 at 12:00 AM ^
Either at Rich Rods or Hokes house
September 8th, 2022 at 10:35 AM ^
Make sure you try some of Ms. Rita's famous nacho dip!!
It'll raise you up, for sure.
September 8th, 2022 at 2:56 PM ^
Might I suggest a television?
Is your mind blown?
September 8th, 2022 at 6:02 PM ^
Backyard Kitchen and Tap. It’s the alumni bar for San Diego. Pacific Beach area. Great place, I’ve been there twice.