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    Anyone heading out to the Rose Bowl for the UCLA game?

    Heading to LA thursday with a group of 6 coming from all over. Staying in Marina Del Rey and will make the drive. Don't really have a tailgate plan.
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    Private vs. Public Schools

    I live in North Carolina where we have had this same argument/battle forever. Only a few Catholic schools (who are always very good) and some High $ private schools. The Catholic schools play by rules set by the Public school system and compete with the public system. Funny, a number of the...
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    How many sporting events do you attend annually?

    PRO- 4 -6 Football game or two, baseball game or two, golf match or two College - 2 or 3 PSU games, usually 2 or 3 other NCAA Football games, and 2 NCAA Mens basketball games HS- 10 plus - My wife is a teacher and a tennis coach. We go to a number of events at her school. I don't go to many of...
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    Officiating in OSU vs NEB

    I heard Todd Blackledge being interviewed today on Sirius this morning. He mentioned how "handsy" the Ohio State defensive backs are to the point where he said that they are not afraid of getting PI penalties. Maybe just trying to make sure the Big 10 pays attention to it this week?
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    Realistic impact on Bowl games

    I was on a bowl committee for a year, albeit as a volunteer. The group that ran the bowl did have a figurehead who was well known. I have no idea of his salary. At least in this case, the group also ran a few other events, i.e. a preseason kick off game, a basketball tourney, maybe a few...
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    Northwestern's Temporary Football Stadium

    My son is moving to Evanston in August with his girlfriend who is a Northwestern grad student. He will go to games. I hope to update with photos.
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    2024 away game tickets

    I went to USC many years ago. Big stadium, the PSU seats were behind the long jump pit. It felt like we were in the next county. I do think they have improved the stadium, but not sure how much.
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    OT: Restaurant chains you miss

    I am mostly a positive person. I don't miss any of those chains.
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    OT: Out of curiosity what are the ages of my fellow brethren here on the McAndrew Board?

    61, and I know that one year I paid $24 for my student ticket. Just not sure which of my 4 years that was.
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    What's everyone gonna do on the bye weekend?

    Headed to Athens, the one in Georgia. Going with friends to see the Georgia - Kentucky game. Cooler temps, hope that does not ruin the sundress parade.
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    FC/OT: Saban whining more about the CFP…

    Independent of its impact on Alabama, Nick is right. Human beings are biased (no matter who they are) and should NOT be picking the 4 best teams. I think strength of schedule needs to play in the formula. I think conference championships need to be in the formula. How can you be one of the 4...
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    Today is International Falafel Day

    I worked in Manhattan for about 10 years. Got a falafel from a local street vendor about 3 times per week. The falafel and a can of soda were less than $5. I liked it and it was a deal.
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    Edey is returning to Purdue basketball next year

    How much NIL money can he be making at Purdue? I saw the kid that went from Michigan to Kansas said he made less than 100,000 at Michigan and left for the $$$.
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    A few of the things I've learned in 55 years watching football

    Wow. This is really sad to me. The thing that differentiates college football the most is the environment of the college campus. You are missing the school spirit, the bands, the tailgating, running into an old friend or classmate you did not expect to see. I love singing the fight songs and...
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    Bruce is touring again? Will you be going to see him?

    We are also going to see Bruce in Greensboro. Got tickets on the first day. My wife and daughter love Bruce. I enjoy the show.
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