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I’ll be there. I’ve been…

I’ll be there. I’ve been told parking east of the stadium is the best bet. UNL also has a parking app to buy parking in advance. 
 

https://unl.parkmobile.io 

To be fair, it’s a 2 minute…

To be fair, it’s a 2 minute video. I’m sure he had more to say outside of that video. 

Sad day. The only solace is…

Sad day. The only solace is that we will now be inundated with stories and pieces in his honor. For this Cards fan, I cherish the stories about the friendship between Hank Aaron and Stan Musial. Two great players. Two great men. 

Like most passionate fan…

Like most passionate fan bases, there is the portion that considers it a moral outrage that the team didn’t go undefeated (We deserve better!). There are also the sunshine pumpers that will make excuses for the current regime regardless of the outcome, and believes that the return to glory is just around the corner. And then there is the rational crowd that sees the team for what it is, and will come out to support the team regardless because...you know...it’s college football. 

Nebraska fans have typically been more entitled and delusional than most because the majority of the fan base vividly remembers the 90s. That has somewhat changed recently due to the last 15 years or so, and particularly the Mike Riley era. 

The fact that Scott Frost is a homegrown hero who (allegedly) won a national title as a player at Nebraska, and has an impressive resume for a young coach, means he’s going to be given more time and patience than other coaches. Most recognize that the roster and culture were in real bad shape when he got there, and that just doesn’t change overnight. While many won’t admit it, I think many fear that if Frost can’t get Nebraska to Wisconsin-level success, who can?

In the meantime, I think most are just trying to enjoy the process and are hopeful that we get football this year. There are plenty of radio callers and message board posters losing their minds, but that isn’t unique to Nebraska. 

The Green Mile was the first…

The Green Mile was the first movie that made me cry as an adult. Up was the other. 

I thought the defense was…

I thought the defense was better than fine. They were put in a lot of tough situations and played quite well. B plus performance.

It kills me to say this, but…

It kills me to say this, but I thought the exact same thing in the 2nd half.

I'm not sure why that would…

I'm not sure why that would factor into the decision. The starting pitchers don't face each other at all; they face the opposing hitters. Also, you generally want to give your own pitcher notice that he is the starter so he has enough time to get himself ready physically and mentally.

Yada yada...all teams are…

Yada yada...all teams are good...yada yada...Vandy. It's definitely Vandy. The talent Corbin has been able to assemble at Vandy over the last decade is incredible.

Getting tickets is…

Getting tickets is definitely easier later in the week. I mentioned this in an earlier thread, but I usually take my gf to the Thursday night game. I've always been able to scalp tickets at the stadium for about $40 each and get good seats.

Since it will be an afternoon game, getting shaded seats may be worth it. Seats in the lower deck on the first base side about row 18 and up is where you'll be most likely to find shade.

Actually, parking right next…

Actually, parking right next to the stadium can be tricky. A lot of the parking lots near the stadium are used by the Fan Fest and have tents selling merchandise, beer, and food. A lot of the other parking lots are either reserved, or first come first served and go quickly with tailgaters. 

However, if you're willing to walk a few blocks, you should be able to find street parking or a parking deck 4 or 5 blocks south or west of the stadium. Parking there will also make your exit easier. There's a parking deck at about 18th and Capitol that is usually pretty empty. I've parked there a number of times without much difficulty. You can also find a public lot near the Old Market. It's a bit of a walk (8 blocks or so south of the stadium), but if you want to go out in the Old Market after the game, that's not a bad option.

The later it gets in the…

The later it gets in the week the easier it is to scalp tickets. A lot of disappointed fans will be going home. I typically go the the Thursday evening game with my gf and scalp tickets. You can usually find good seats for about $40. 

My gf just had to get us…

My gf just had to get us invited to a wedding this weekend. Hopefully UM can take it home on Friday and I can come home to Omaha to see UM in the championship series!

It was a beautiful da in…

It was a beautiful day in Omaha today. Once the clouds went away, it was ideal. 

Good point. They almost…

Good point. They almost certainly would have been drafted, but nowhere near as high.

That's literally just summer…

That's literally just summer college leagues like the Cape Cod League. They just aren't sponsored by schools.

EDIT: If that was the joke, then whoosh.

1) There is a northern…

1) There is a northern summer college league: Cape Cod League

2) There would be a large problem when every drafted junior and senior leaves midseason to play pro ball. Imagine if Michigan participated in such a league this year. Two of the top three starters, a key bullpen piece, and roughly three or four guys in the starting lineup (including the Big Ten Player of the Year) would be gone mid season.

As much as some want to make it happen, it's just not tenable unless MLB changes it's draft to accommodate. I have an extremely hard time believing that the MLB is going to change it's draft to accommodate Big Ten baseball.

Awesome! Thank you! FYI, my…

Awesome! Thank you! I will be at the game on Saturday as well.

I do!

I do!

Hold up, your kids took a…

Hold up, your kids took a circus training class? What does that even entail?

This is obviously my first…

This is obviously my first time doing it with UM, so I will be learning with everyone else. With UNC, I went online to put in a request for each game. So if I didn't want to go to a game, I could just not request tickets for that game. My seats got better as the tournament went on. I would assume that was because UNC fans were going home and fewer of their tickets were being purchased.

I always forget about the…

I always forget about the south towns. Thanks for the recommendations!

For those coming to Omaha…

For those coming to Omaha for the first time, here is a sparknotes rundown of Omaha:

North Downtown - This is where the stadium and the CHI Health Center are. It will be packed with the CWS Fan Fest, tents, food and beer tents, beer gardens, hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. 

Old Market - This is the classic place to go in Omaha for shops, restaurants, and bars. It is just south of the business part of downtown and within walking distance of the stadium area. It features brick streets, horses and carriages, and many of the best eating and drinking spots in town. Start on 10th street and head west on Harney and you'll see many great spots. 

South O - Predominantly hispanic area of town has lots of good Mexican food. Rosenblatt was in South O and the zoo and Lauritzen gardens are still there. As every Omahan ever will tell you, Omaha's zoo is legit. If you've got kids (and even if not), I recommend it.

Midtown - This part of town is just west of downtown and I-480, and has blown up recently. Midtown crossing features an Alamo Draft House, a number of good restaurants, and Turner Park is pretty cool. A few blocks west of Midtown Crossing is Blackstone, which has more good restaurants and bars, including my favorite new brunch spot called Earlybird. Coneflower in Blackstone has awesome ice cream. 

Dundee - Old money part of town where Warren Buffett lives. I tell people that this is where you take your parents to eat when they come to visit. Darios and Avolis are my favorite restaurants in Dundee, but Pitch and Kith & Kin are solid options as well. 

Benson - The hipster area of town. Like everywhere else in Omaha, lots of good eating and drinking spots. 1912 has a good rooftop. Beercade has a lot of good microbrews you can enjoy while playing classic arcade games. Au Courant is a good fancy restaurant.

Aksarben - It's Nebraska spelled backwards, and right next to UNO campus. It's a good place to go if you're a local, but if you're only in town for a few days, there's nothing here that should really draw you here. Gorats (Warren Buffet's favorite steak house) is nearby. Herbe Sainte is a good place for eating and drinking.

West Omaha - It's the suburbs, and where cm2010 grew up. It's standard suburbs just like every other city in the country (and especially the Midwest). Lots of strip malls and chain restaurants. Unless you've found a hotel out here or want to golf, there's no reason to go out here unless you're eating. Speaking of which, Le Voltaire has the most underrated steak in town.

I suppose staying…

I suppose staying Counciltucky is an option, but I'm too much of an Omaha snob to recommend it.

If you can't get tickets through UM, the secondary ticket market isn't too bad. GA seats are cheap and fun, but they are always in the sun. It looks like we might luck out this year and it won't be too hot. You can also scalp tickets pretty easily to get good seats that aren't that expensive. For $40-50 you can get decent seats.

I went to UNC for law school, and got tickets through UNC in 2013. The school usually gets good seats behind the dugout that generally go to families first and (presumably) wealthy alumni. The rest of the seats are in the upper deck in the sun. However, as UNC advanced further, my seats got better and I was sitting behind the families the last few games. 

FYI, It's Block 16, not…

FYI, It's Block 16, not Block 13. I mention this because it's my favorite place in town. It is a must even with their weird hours and long lines. Trust me, everyone, it is worth the wait (the line moves pretty quickly). The poutine burrito is awesome, as is their spicy chicken sandwich, their fried chicken is amazing, but pretty much everything there is incredible. Also, make sure to check their daily specials, which are usually also incredible.

Most people will want a good steak. The downtown options are pretty pricey but all good. 801 chophouse has a good Sunday prix fix menu for those on a budget. I've never been to Gorats, but it's Warren Buffet's favorite spot. The Drover is a classic Omaha staple, which recently burned down, but I think it's reopening in time for the CWS. If you make it to Drover, and they have the prime rib, you get the prime rib. However, get there early enough because the prime rib sells out quickly. 

For an under-the-radar steak move, Le Voltaire out west has an incredible filet mignon. It's in an unassuming strip mall in the suburbs, but it's an excellent restaurant with a good French bakery next door run by the same folks. Last time I got the filet it was $35 with sides included. It's actually my favorite steak in Omaha. 

If you're going to eat at the ballpark, the Fan Fest area has a lot of food stands. A friend of mine runs the Nebraska Wienery, which sells a bunch of different hot dogs, brats, sausages, etc. I usually post up next to it and order more brats than I care to admit in public.

For those visiting, come hungry. Omaha has very good food.

I'll be there! Granted, I…

I'll be there! Granted, I live 10 mins from the stadium. I was gonna get sloshed at the beer garden anyways...might as be while cheering on Michigan!

Who is coming to Omaha? Let…

Who is coming to Omaha? Let's do this!

Who is ready to party in…

Who is ready to party in Omaha?!?!

One more win to Michigan…

One more win to Michigan coming home to Omaha! Everyone can come and stay on my couch!

 

JK...my couch is disgusting

Meet me in Omaha, Blue!

Meet me in Omaha, Blue!

While I think you're right,…

While I think you're right, statements like that make me nervous. The mentality that a coach would never do anything wrong has brought a number of programs down dark routes. 

My two favorites

are "Money Ball" and "Ball Four." Ball Four is hilarious

I never said he wasn't good, but...

people tend to talk about him like he's the MJ of baseball. He was a good hitter for a long time (while not a great defender) and was a key cog on 5 championship teams. He's certainly worthy of the HOF, but he falls well short of a Mount Rushmore of baseball players.

Cherry picking

Picking a dude's BA on May 2nd is not at all representative of his overall quality. The crowd that hates Harper and is eager to call him overrated is so large that he's probably underrated by the general public.

I know he's got Michigan ties, but...

Derek Jeter is/was pretty overrated. Still a great player, but overrated.

Honorable mention goes to

Honorable mention goes to Zach Novak losing his mind during the A&M game

MLB signs are done during a

MLB signs are done during a game out in the public. If you're able to tell what they mean by looking at them, good for you. The Pats illegally got tape from their opponent's closed practice prior to the Super Bowl. Those two things are not the same.

Deflategate was a makeup call

Deflategate is the dumbest and most insignificant "scandal" I have ever seen. It was a makeup call by the NFL for sweeping spygate under the rug, which was legit cheating that helped beat the Rams in the Super Bowl. Without spygate, the Rams very likely win.

I live in Omaha

If you can't get along with Nebraska fans, you can't get along with anybody

So long as the Cubs lose, we'll be ok. <br><br>-Mankind

So long as the Cubs lose, we'll be ok.

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I really don't understand this argument.

Why do they have to be the same? I think it makes the game stronger. Look at the conversation here. There are different segments of the fanbase that prefer different styles. By having the AL adopt the DH and keeping the NL "traditional", you are able to appeal to both factions of the fanbase. Furthermore, for those of us who prefer one, but don't hate the other, we get to have a little taste of what it's like in the other league. That doesn't seem stupid at all. That seems pretty damn smart.

I agree that "that's because

I agree that "that's because we've always done it" is a stupid reason to stick with something. Fortunately, that's not the only reason those of us who dislike the DH don't want the NL to change. We enjoy the NL style better. You don't. That's fine. You have the AL.

I understand all the reasons people have for wanting the NL to adopt the DH, but "rule consistency" is one I don't understand. Why do the rules HAVE to be the same in each league? While I prefer NL-style ball, it's fun to see how my Cards would adapt their lineup with a DH. Saying that both leagues have to have the same rules because that's how other leagues do it is just as stupid as saying there shouldn't be a DH because that's how it's always been.

It's not a matter of keeping

It's not a matter of keeping up with the times. It's that some people legitimately enjoy the NL style better for what it has to offer. Some don't enjoy the NL style, and that's what the AL is for. I like the NL style better because I like to pretend that I'm Tony LaRussa or Mike Matheny and make/predict the changes that will come. That's a fun thing to do in the NL. With the DH, that's really boring in the AL. 4.5-hour Yankees-Red Sox games that finish 9-8 with 5 HRs put me to sleep. To each his own.

Strategy

I grew up watching Tony LaRussa manage the Cardinals. Believe me, the strategy argument is real. For those who grow up with the DH, it's easy to oversimplify the strategy as, "Pitchers up = bunt or pintch hit." It's far more complicated and nuanced than that (unless you have an idiot for a manager, which many teams do unfortunately).

As for pulling a pitcher when he's on a role. Just because it's the eighth inning doesn't mean you have to pull him. It's a risk-reward strategy where you balance the chance you score by using a pinch hitter and the chance you will give up more runs if you bring in the bullpen.

Also, managing your bench within the game becomes a much bigger deal in each game in the NL. Do you want to use your best pinch hitter in the 6th inning? Or do you want to use him in a later situation? 

I understand I'm not going to convert anyone, which is why the system is perfect as is. You don't like the DH? Welcome to the NL. You love the DH? The AL is perfect for you. Plus, you get a little taste of what the other side has to offer during inter-league play.

So...

in the NL everyone does hit.

Really?

If your DH is so bad at fielding that you can't justify keeping him in the lineup in NL parks, then maybe he shouldn't suck so much. It's a disadvantage both ways, you just have to adjust.

You also wouldn't have any

You also wouldn't have any referees.

Apparently this actually is a thing

Unfair Tactics Rule 9-2-2

ARTICLE 2. a. No player shall conceal the ball in or beneath his clothing or equipment or substitute any other article for the ball.

b. No simulated replacements or substitutions may be used to confuse opponents. No tactic associated with substitutes or the substitution process may be used to confuse opponents (Rule 3-5-2-e) (A.R. 9-2-2-IVII).

c. No equipment may be used to confuse opponents (Rule 1-4-2-e).

PENALTY [a-c] 15 yards from the previous spot [S27]. Flagrant offenders shall be disqualified

It looks like the distinction is that a play action fake is a football move, while tricking someone through the substitution process or feigned confusion is not. It seems like a stupid rule, but whatever.

MLB Network is much better than ESPN

BBTN is a bunch of old managers and players spitting out tired cliches and giving minimal insight. MLB tonight gives a nice mix of saber analytics and opinions from former players.



Also, as you said, the folks on MLB Network seem much more comfortable to say what's on their mind without everything having to be a hot take. It's refreshing.