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Entropy

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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #84 on: June 25, 2020, 12:35:15 PM »
Quote from: 847badgerfan on June 25, 2020, 12:02:01 PM
Gang bangers no longer have "boundaries" in Chicago. The violence has extended into River North, and even the Mag Mile.
is this related to the riots?  I have not heard anything about this prior to the riots.   I'd suspect the extension is short term...
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #85 on: June 25, 2020, 12:39:41 PM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on June 25, 2020, 12:27:26 PM
Okay, care to discuss the other 99% of matchups that wouldn't immediately sell out?  Especially after the novelty has worn off and it's just another bowl game played in freezing temps? 


This "yeah, but" crap of citing the most exceptional example possible is garbage and you know it.
Playoff. A bowl game would be fine, depending on the matchup. The Pinstripe is doing pretty well, in NYC. I think a bowl game at Wrigley would do well.

Jim Delany wanted the playoffs to include a rotation including New York, Chicago, LA and Miami. Slive said no, Swofford said no, Bolsby was skeptical but caved to no, and Scott was on board.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #86 on: June 25, 2020, 12:44:41 PM »
Quote from: Entropy on June 25, 2020, 12:35:15 PM
is this related to the riots?  I have not heard anything about this prior to the riots.  I'd suspect the extension is short term...
Not related to the riots. They couldn't quite get into River North or to the Mag Mile because the Mayor opened up all the bridges. Those who did make it in were arrested and removed, with little or no damage done to most businesses.

This is related to gang bangers. It's risen in the past couple of years. They know where the getting is good. Of course, there hasn't been a horrible amount of this lately, but that's because most all the businesses were on lockdown. They'll be back when things open up. Trust me.

I grew up in Chicago. We won't go down there anymore. Kinda sad, really, because we enjoyed it. The last time we were down, we did not feel safe after dark. 
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #87 on: June 25, 2020, 12:51:34 PM »
Quote from: 847badgerfan on June 25, 2020, 12:44:41 PM
Not related to the riots. They couldn't quite get into River North or to the Mag Mile because the Mayor opened up all the bridges. Those who did make it in were arrested and removed, with little or no damage done to most businesses.

This is related to gang bangers. It's risen in the past couple of years. They know where the getting is good. Of course, there hasn't been a horrible amount of this lately, but that's because most all the businesses were on lockdown. They'll be back when things open up. Trust me.

I grew up in Chicago. We won't go down there anymore. Kinda sad, really, because we enjoyed it. The last time we were down, we did not feel safe after dark.
that is too bad...  i spent a lot of time downtown in the past.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #88 on: June 25, 2020, 12:57:35 PM »
I know you did.

Bad things have been happening lately on your former campus, by the way. Violence has spiked there too.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #89 on: June 25, 2020, 01:17:26 PM »
it's an old argument, a dead horse that's been beaten for decades

playing on your home field is an advantage, playing in your backyard, not on your home field is an advantage, playing with a decided crowd favorite in the stands is an advantage

we all know the reason bowl games are played in the south
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #90 on: June 25, 2020, 02:37:17 PM »
Quote from: 847badgerfan on June 25, 2020, 12:57:35 PM
I know you did.

Bad things have been happening lately on your former campus, by the way. Violence has spiked there too.

That's too bad.   Hyde Park was a little gem and each year I was there it felt better/safer.    Yes, there were crimes committed against residents and students but they were mostly theft.   There were peaks each year as new students left bikes unchained or walked around late at night with money in their pockets.   But as the school year progress, the rates declined.    Chicago has been on our list of places to retire.  Downtown and Hyde Park were the locations we considered.  
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« Reply #91 on: June 25, 2020, 02:42:49 PM »
Retire HERE??

Most of "us" are leaving.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #92 on: June 25, 2020, 02:48:53 PM »
Quote from: 847badgerfan on June 25, 2020, 02:42:49 PM
Retire HERE??

Most of "us" are leaving.


Yea.. taxes and state health are a negative.  But I love the idea of walking out of my condo and have an array of restaurants, stores and entertainment in close proximity.  And I always felt Chicago >> NY.    My wife would prefer the keys...  cold bothers me less.  And if we decide to go more rural, my bet would be on Northern Michigan (not UP). 

But I'm 20 yrs away.  I may not make it that far... or have fewer choices.
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« Reply #93 on: June 25, 2020, 02:59:22 PM »
Cut it down to 10 years and make it happen. Sarasota would fit the bill for you, for sure. Clearwater too.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #94 on: June 25, 2020, 03:00:04 PM »
Do try to stay on topic fellas. O0

Sorry, couldn't resist. 
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #95 on: June 25, 2020, 03:12:41 PM »
Quote from: Brutus Buckeye on June 25, 2020, 03:00:04 PM
Do try to stay on topic fellas. O0

Sorry, couldn't resist.
thank you. had to check and make sure i didn't wander over to bigxii land.
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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #96 on: June 25, 2020, 03:29:43 PM »
Retiring to an area that encourages walking is HUGE IMHO.  It can add years to your life, and life to your years.  Ha.

The wife didn't want to walk today because of some dark cloud that passed by, so I went myself for my slow jog.  And being able to walk to restaurants, the symphony, the botanical garden, the theater, the grocery store, the dentist, the doctor, it's all fantastic for me.

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Re: Establishing an OOC Rivalry
« Reply #97 on: June 25, 2020, 03:33:38 PM »
Hotlanta is the hot spot for walking retirees

I've been told
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