Northside Hawk
Well-Known Member
For the first time I went to Mad Town for this game, but didn't actually go to the game. We left at 5:45 am and immediately had a Bucky decal attached to my cheek (took it in stride as I wasn't about to argue with four women)
Waited until Madison before having my first mimosa. Was at Lucky's shortly thereafter and the private tailgate behind Lucky's where burgers and brats were served.
Made it to Buckingham's in time for the game and made the deal that I would do a shot for every badger Touchdown.
Thanks IKM.
But it was still a fun day for the most part. Plenty of Porta paddies in the outdoor part of Buckingham's and the Busch Lattes were going down good.
Other observations.
Few Badger fans expected Bucky to win.
They hate Mertz.
Didn't run into a single billegerent Badger fan, adult or student. Just the normal razzing that I dished back as quickly as I took. Talked to many friendly Badger fans. Maybe things would have been different had the game been 2:30 or a night game but as I pointed out 11am is not too early to get into intoxicated trouble in Madison if one is looking for it.
Saw more Iowa fans up there than ever before. I'll bet the crowds were at least 20% Iowa.
Had a blast despite the outcome.
I have numerous friends who have never been to Kinnick and are dying to get there. Covid rescheduling killed those plans last year. Next year it's happening!
The Bucky decal stayed on my cheek all day. I was determined to be a good sport about it. I didn't need any more shots than the ones I already received.
Waited until Madison before having my first mimosa. Was at Lucky's shortly thereafter and the private tailgate behind Lucky's where burgers and brats were served.
Made it to Buckingham's in time for the game and made the deal that I would do a shot for every badger Touchdown.
Thanks IKM.
But it was still a fun day for the most part. Plenty of Porta paddies in the outdoor part of Buckingham's and the Busch Lattes were going down good.
Other observations.
Few Badger fans expected Bucky to win.
They hate Mertz.
Didn't run into a single billegerent Badger fan, adult or student. Just the normal razzing that I dished back as quickly as I took. Talked to many friendly Badger fans. Maybe things would have been different had the game been 2:30 or a night game but as I pointed out 11am is not too early to get into intoxicated trouble in Madison if one is looking for it.
Saw more Iowa fans up there than ever before. I'll bet the crowds were at least 20% Iowa.
Had a blast despite the outcome.
I have numerous friends who have never been to Kinnick and are dying to get there. Covid rescheduling killed those plans last year. Next year it's happening!
The Bucky decal stayed on my cheek all day. I was determined to be a good sport about it. I didn't need any more shots than the ones I already received.
