Tampa/Clearwater BLUE faithful
October 5th, 2015 at 7:43 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 9:31 AM ^
At the top of this page, mouse over "MGoBoard" and the dropdown will show a link to the bar locator.
October 5th, 2015 at 7:48 AM ^
1320 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33705
I used to help coordinated the events here in Tampa in 2012-13, but the group decided to move the watch parties to St Pete so I haven't been the last couple of years (too far of a drive for me). But it should be close to Clearwater where you will be.
You should be able to contact them via their Facebook page if you wish!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Michigan-Club-of-Tampa-Bay…
Safe travels and enjoy the weather!
October 5th, 2015 at 9:20 AM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 10:18 AM ^
Not sure. I went there for a few UM games, but that was two years ago. Sometime last year, it switched to a Sparty bar.
October 5th, 2015 at 7:48 AM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^
https://www.facebook.com/detroitconeyislandOne in Clearwaer near the beach and one on Largo. Dante the owner always has Detroit sports on and if not he'll turn the game on fo you, he's a pretty nice guy.
October 5th, 2015 at 8:21 AM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:25 AM ^
Jim Delany
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:29 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 12:22 PM ^
The conference networks get the sloppy seconds of ABC/ESPN for the most part, I believe. They took Wisconsin / Nebraska as their regional 3:30 PM game (it will be seen on ESPN2 in some locations), so BTN took Michigan / Northwestern - it was probably that simple, as strange as it might sound now given the current rankings.
October 5th, 2015 at 8:33 AM ^
Fall break? We have been back in school for not even a month!
October 5th, 2015 at 8:42 AM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 9:10 AM ^
Alright, you deserve a break. Enjoy
October 5th, 2015 at 9:05 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 9:19 AM ^
Varsity club at 36355 E lake rd, palm harbor fl 34685 is a great place to watch. the owner is a Michigan fan and always has the game on.
October 5th, 2015 at 9:25 AM ^
Are you staying near the beach or further inland?
If further inland, Brickhouse Tavern and Tap is right off of 19, so fairly easy to find, and they show BTN games. Food and crowd are both decent., and occasionally they will have the sound on for big games. It's sort of a more family-friendly version of Hooters/Winghouse (wait staff is all female, mostly attractive, but their attire is jeans/polo shirt(?) ).
Also, welcome! I hope the weather cooperates for you!
October 5th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
I'm not too big on going out to watch games (and live across the bay these days), but BTN is just off the basic tier on the sports package so I'd imagine any place with TV's showing sports should have it.
WingHouse at 19 and Gulf to Bay or any of the Frenchy's locations have been good to me in the past, as far as watching sports in Clearwater. One of those should be close to wherever you're staying in Clearwater if you don't want to make the trek to St Pete or across the water.
October 5th, 2015 at 10:16 AM ^
That WH on 19 and Gulf to Bay is great. Ask for Abby.
October 5th, 2015 at 10:27 AM ^
Now they are a big ten bar. Good people and look for a tall guy named Chris. He's from Michigan.
October 5th, 2015 at 11:59 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 10:37 AM ^
I met some people who help coordinate the Ferg's watch parties - very nice folks. The guy had one of the most incredible cornhole sets I've ever seen. Ferg's is an awesome bar and a solid choice. Whatever you do, do NOT go to the Beef O Brady's on Macdill. That's a bona fide Sparty bar (and BoB sucks anyway). Brickhouse Tavern on Dale Mabry is awesome food, awesome crowd, and a solid choice. The Press Box I've heard good things, but haven't visited yet.
I will be away for the next 3 weekends unfortunately, but if people want to get a Tampa crew together (Brickhouse or Press Box perhaps) or even just to split an uber across the bay to get to Ferg's, I'd be intereted in getting something going.
October 5th, 2015 at 11:57 AM ^
I would join an MGoBlog watch group in Tampa most Saturdays. I'm tied up till end of October but in after that.
October 5th, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
back in the Dark Ages. At that time, it was pretty much the grind from the start of classes until Thanksgiving. Oh well, have a good time in Florida. There should be a lot of sports bars down there that carry BTN, but calling ahead is very advisable as others have suggested.