Who is going to Terre Haute?

[panther2317]

Why do Iowans rip on Iowa towns? If it wasn't for some of those smells...thousands of people wouldn't have jobs and live in Cedar Rapids (or Clinton).

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

Drive on Hwy 20 from Cedar Falls to I-35. Now there's some real funk.

Smells like fried pig poop. Don't give me "crap" about jobs, when so few benefit from those operations along the Hardin (smelly) County corridor.

I really believe something needs to be done about air quality in rural areas.

[panther2317]

Winder...farm country...in general...if they have farm animals...smells. We all grew up in Iowa...can't we all agree that farmers are the supermarket to the world. If you've ever eaten anything that came from a farm orginally...maybe we should shut up about the funky smell. Pigs smell awful...but they taste good and make great footballs! Let's give them a pass on their fecal odor...ok?

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

Sorry, I hear you, but I also realize that if cities are subject to air quality, so can rural areas.

One of my pet peeves are those in rural areas burning what ever they choose.
Pollutants are the same where ever.

Now it's one thing growing up where the animals waste wasn't concentrated. Those days were tolerable, but the confinements are terrible. These things can be controlled and some farmers are doing that. Just like smokers believing they are not littering if they throw out a butt. Granted, it's extreme, but it's true.

I won't go any further. This was a post about who is going and I went elsewhere. Sorry.

[Matt Trump]

I'm going!

Let us know how Terre Haute is smelling! I'll be listening!

[GonzoCat]

2317 - You realize footballs aren't actually made from pig skin.

But bacon, yum.

[FMPanther]

That's funny..

does it smell worse than Cedar Rapids?

If you are lucky enough to get out of Terre Haute with your olfactory bulb intact, let's just say that CR wouldn't even register.

It is Not. Even. Close.


If that tells you anything.

And I agree with the jobs comment........

[FMPanther]

That would be funny....

I'm going!

It would be funny if you slipped in a comment about the smell.

Inappropriate, but funny nonetheless.

When do you guys get into town? Any places that you like to frequent? There are many corner taverns/restaurants in TH that are worth checking out for good food and good people. The Ballyhoo is the college hangout, but there are may on the east side and some downtown.

Terre Haute is full of good people.

[MGLD Panther]

Why do Iowans rip on Iowa towns? If it wasn't for some of those smells...thousands of people wouldn't have jobs and live in Cedar Rapids (or Clinton).

Calm down! I live in Cedar Rapids and I can tell you Cedar Rapids is one smelly place! It's unbearable some days when you drive by ADM.

[OH BABY! I luv this team!]

How did this thread "asking about who is going to Terra haute" get turned into a discussion about the "pig smell" around Iowa? That is why I LOVE THIS SITE because you just never know what will be discussed!

The team and media will fly in day of game, bus right to a pre game meal (hopefully a long distance away from the bad smell so we can enjoy the meal) then bus to the stadium, play the game, bus back to the airport, fly home and be at one of my favorite watering holes by 11pm enjoying a post game victory adult beverage! During basketball I have been to the Ballyhoo, a rather young college hang out, but in recent years have found the Terminal Sports Bar the place to go, just down from the Hulman Center, good food, good beverages, good music and GREAT atmosphere! There are a couple of other places I have also seen, you will have to make the trip to Terra haute and to see them, that are pretty nice also!

GO PANTHERS!

P.S. For those of you unable to get to the game in the beautiful southern part of Indiana they call Terra Haute, The UNI Sports Network will try and put you there!

[OH BABY! I luv this team!]

It would be funny if you slipped in a comment about the smell.

Inappropriate, but funny nonetheless.

When do you guys get into town? Any places that you like to frequent? There are many corner taverns/restaurants in TH that are worth checking out for good food and good people. The Ballyhoo is the college hangout, but there are may on the east side and some downtown.

Terre Haute is full of good people.

In order to fully "paint the picture", that is to be your eyes your ears and your smeller, just may have to do that! I just hope I can tell the difference between the smell throughout the city and my partners passing of.....well.....
you know!

[FMPanther]

Almost forgot

How did this thread "asking about who is going to Terra haute" get turned into a discussion about the "pig smell" around Iowa? That is why I LOVE THIS SITE because you just never know what will be discussed!

The team and media will fly in day of game, bus right to a pre game meal (hopefully a long distance away from the bad smell so we can enjoy the meal) then bus to the stadium, play the game, bus back to the airport, fly home and be at one of my favorite watering holes by 11pm enjoying a post game victory adult beverage! During basketball I have been to the Ballyhoo, a rather young college hang out, but in recent years have found the Terminal Sports Bar the place to go, just down from the Hulman Center, good food, good beverages, good music and GREAT atmosphere! There are a couple of other places I have also seen, you will have to make the trip to Terra haute and to see them, that are pretty nice also!

P.S. For those of you unable to get to the game in the beautiful southern part of Indiana they call Terra Haute, The UNI Sports Network will try and put you there!

Wow, how early is that? That seems like cutting it close. I mean, really, who wouldn't love to stay Friday night in Terre Haute, Indiana?

Yes, almost forgot about the Terminal. Toad's used to be right next door. Not too bad.

I lived in Terre Haute for about 1.5 years after living about 35 miles east of there. I was at the Hulman Center when Robbie hit the shot to beat ISU with about :07 seconds (~2002) left and was there for Bird's jersey retirement ceremony....where ISU coughed it up big time and we won in the last minute.

To be honest, from Terre Haute east towards Bloomington........is beautiful country.

[FMPanther]

Nicely done

In order to fully "paint the picture", that is to be your eyes your ears and your smeller, just may have to do that! I just hope I can tell the difference between the smell throughout the city and my partners passing of.....well.....
you know!

Well done.


I should take that back....take it easy on those Hauteans.

Oh, you really should try to pick up some glazed donuts at the Square Donuts shop on Wabash, close to downtown. they are the best donuts anywhere.

[Pantherpower]

Winder...farm country...in general...if they have farm animals...smells. We all grew up in Iowa...can't we all agree that farmers are the supermarket to the world. If you've ever eaten anything that came from a farm orginally...maybe we should shut up about the funky smell. Pigs smell awful...but they taste good and make great footballs! Let's give them a pass on their fecal odor...ok?

I don't know if it was the sting of the ISU loss or the pork sandwich, but I was ready to toss my cookies coming back home on Hwy 20. Made my damned eyes water the stank was so bad. I don't remember it being so bad when it was more of an open range setup for the pigs.

[Winder/aka Dan Holmes]

Change in plans. Doesn't look like junior gets to go, so it's putter around the yard day.