UNLV Gamewatch - Omaha

[ianuni57]

I saw post about a gamewatch in Denver, so I though what the hell, let's see if there is any interest for one in Omaha.

I think some of us may head to the Buffalo Wild Wings on West Maple. I just thought I would see how many UNI Alumni/fans are in the area looking for a place to watch the game.

[TommyT]

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I saw post about a gamewatch in Denver, so I though what the hell, let's see if there is any interest for one in Omaha.

I think some of us may head to the Buffalo Wild Wings on West Maple. I just thought I would see how many UNI Alumni/fans are in the area looking for a place to watch the game.

Might want to change the title to "UNI Gamewatch"....

[English77]

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A group of us (not all UNI fans) will be in Omaha for the wrestling Nationals, but there's no way I'll be in the Quest Center Thursday evening come tip off time. On the other hand, if UNI's Saturday game against Lehigh takes place during the evening wrestling finals, I'll be in a real quandary. . .

If you know the area around Quest, where would you recommend watching the basketball game?

[CBPanther97]

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A group of us (not all UNI fans) will be in Omaha for the wrestling Nationals, but there's no way I'll be in the Quest Center Thursday evening come tip off time. On the other hand, if UNI's Saturday game against Lehigh takes place during the evening wrestling finals, I'll be in a real quandary. . .

If you know the area around Quest, where would you recommend watching the basketball game?

There are tons of places downtown and in the Old Market to watch the game. There is place right next to the Qwest Center called "Farrell's" and there is the Old Matress Factory close by as well. I went to Farrell's last year to watch the game with a few UNI alums and ended up shootin' the *** with about 20 Creighton fans and had a great time.

Maybe we need to organize a gamewatch location somewhere? There are boatloads of UNI grads in the metro, we just need to organize it somehow.

[English77]

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Thanks for the recommendations, CBP97. I hope you get a great turnout for your gamewatch. C'mon, Omaha -- mobilize!

[ianuni57]

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Might want to change the title to "UNI Gamewatch"....

Good call, I had UNI/UNLV in there and I messed that one up. Thanks.

[ianuni57]

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There are tons of places downtown and in the Old Market to watch the game. There is place right next to the Qwest Center called "Farrell's" and there is the Old Matress Factory close by as well. I went to Farrell's last year to watch the game with a few UNI alums and ended up shootin' the *** with about 20 Creighton fans and had a great time.

Maybe we need to organize a gamewatch location somewhere? There are boatloads of UNI grads in the metro, we just need to organize it somehow.

Farrells and The Matress Factory are great places, but I have a feeling they may be really busy with the wrestling going on downtown. I saw the UNI Alumni website shows Tiger Tom's Pub at 72nd and Military as the place to go. Not really a place for a gamewatch, in my opinion.

[UNIAlumJayGrad]

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I think there are a lot of Jay fans that would like to don the "purple n gold," as well to support their fellow MVC brothers. I know personally I have been asked by a few guys if they can borrow some purple for the game. Anyone think of anywhere good to go? The UNI website says "tiger toms," is where the game-watch is but I have no clue where or what that is. Farrels could be a blast. Also if your looking more dodge I know Indigo Joes tends to have a big Iowa following (I know not the same as UNI but they will be bandwagon fans). Or we could all just take over the "Bluejay Bar."

[ianuni57]

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I called Buffalo Wild Wings at both West Maple and 76th and Dodge. The one out west is hard to get a large group (anything over 12 or so) together. That place is smaller.

76th and Dodge said they cant take a reservation to block off a corner of the place, but if people started to show up early they could try to get the tables together.

I am not sure if this really helps, but I thought I would pass it on. If anyone else has an other ideas, let me know. I will call some other places and see what we can do.

[alleycat]

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I know it's not downtown, but somebody suggested DJ's Dugout. Locals your thoughts?

[CBPanther97]

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I know it's not downtown, but somebody suggested DJ's Dugout. Locals your thoughts?

DJ's is good, if you don't mind the 20-minute drive (if you are staying downtown).

[ianuni57]

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D.J.'s is a good place to see a game too. There is a group of maybe 10 (and a kid or two) of us that will decide tomorrow if we will go there or Buffalo Wild Wings out west.

[Panther Daddie]

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Been to DJ's a few times in Bellevue (suburb of Omaha)... TONS & I MEAN TONS of TV's!! HUGE BIG SCREENS! I had the unfortunate experience to walk in during a Nebraska football game there once. I like Nebraska football, but HATE the fans.

Go Panthers!

[alleycat]

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DJ's is good, if you don't mind the 20-minute drive (if you are staying downtown).

So there are two DJ's in the area? We are staying at the Hampton Inn-Lakeside, but are looking at taking a cab so which would be our best option for the game?

[CBPanther97]

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Been to DJ's a few times in Bellevue (suburb of Omaha)... TONS & I MEAN TONS of TV's!! HUGE BIG SCREENS! I had the unfortunate experience to walk in during a Nebraska football game there once. I like Nebraska football, but HATE the fans.

Go Panthers!

You aren't the only one who hates Husker fans. They are generally knowledgeable fans (unlike UNLV fans), but to call them "myopic" would be an insult to simpletons. Luckily, Omaha is more of a hodge-podge of alums from all over the place, thus diluting the stupidity, unlike Lincoln.....