Bleacher Bum Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 According the MAC Tourney ticket order form from UA, the pregame festivities are at The Clevelander. Who's planning on going? I know RowdyZip and I'll be there around 5:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Some previous discussion can be found here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I should be there about the same time. According the MAC Tourney ticket order form from UA, the pregame festivities are at The Clevelander. Who's planning on going? I know RowdyZip and I'll be there around 5:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 First MAC tournament I have ever been able to attend in person. Took the day off to drive up and see the Zips win it all again! I am planning on being there around 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUAkronG Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Carpooling to the game with UAZipsMan... I don't see why we wouldn't stop up here and get a little buzz before heading over t the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Be up there around 2...gotta get an early start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Would like to get there earlier, but my wife and I are aiming for a 6 o'clock arrival. It's such a great time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I stopped into the Clevelander (next door to Paninis) after the women’s game today. Sorry, folks this place will be LAME. Give me the Cadillac Ranch any day! There were two signs advertising Zips Specials. You can get a $5 pitcher of Budweiser or 5-Bud Light bottles for $12. (this is no special) When I asked what the specials were today, he said there weren’t any other than happy hour prices. I thought this was the Zips home for the MAC tournament! He said the Zips specials were on Friday and Saturday. I asked him what food/appetizers were a part of the deal and he said there were NONE. Then he clearly repeated that they made no promises with UA on food. I told him that was lame and walked out the door… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I stopped into the Clevelander (next door to Paninis) after the women’s game today. Sorry, folks this place will be LAME. Give me the Cadillac Ranch any day! There were two signs advertising Zips Specials. You can get a $5 pitcher of Budweiser or 5-Bud Light bottles for $12. (this is no special) When I asked what the specials were today, he said there weren’t any other than happy hour prices. I thought this was the Zips home for the MAC tournament! He said the Zips specials were on Friday and Saturday. I asked him what food/appetizers were a part of the deal and he said there were NONE. Then he clearly repeated that they made no promises with UA on food. I told him that was lame and walked out the door… Looks like Paninin's may be the near-by fall back? Or maybe a return trip to the Cadillac Ranch...the kids loved the mechanical bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I stopped into the Clevelander (next door to Paninis) after the women’s game today. Sorry, folks this place will be LAME. Give me the Cadillac Ranch any day! There were two signs advertising Zips Specials. You can get a $5 pitcher of Budweiser or 5-Bud Light bottles for $12. (this is no special) When I asked what the specials were today, he said there weren’t any other than happy hour prices. I thought this was the Zips home for the MAC tournament! He said the Zips specials were on Friday and Saturday. I asked him what food/appetizers were a part of the deal and he said there were NONE. Then he clearly repeated that they made no promises with UA on food. I told him that was lame and walked out the door… Gotta agree....while the 5 dollar pitcher deal isn't bad, if that's it then that is ridiculous. I went in there today before the game expecting a few decent deals, but couldn't believe that was all there was. Also, not one Akron thing hanging up in the entire place....Flannery's has window paint with "Let's Go Can't State" across their entire front. Terrible. It's mind blowing how bad UA drops the ball with this stuff every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUAkronG Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I just want something within walking distance of the Q. What fits the bill there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Clevelander.... just say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 If you want a great bar that ALWAYS has good deals, check out Wilberts (next to the Thirsty Parrot)...it's a fairly big place (bigger than the Clevelander) and has 2 dollar domestic bottles at all times, as well as various other deals especially for happy hour. You can walk right through the Caxton building next door to the Clevelander to get to the place, or walk up from the other side. Wilberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I was skeptical on the Clevelander as soon as somebody on here mentioned it was owned by an OU grad. Wilberts sounds cool, and you can't go wrong with Panini's either. What happened with the Winking Lizard? I remember in the past it was decked out with Akron stuff. I'm definitely not sold on the Clevelander. I may stop in to see what the crowd's like, but if it's not popping off with Zips fans, I'm going someplace else. I'm a little bit out of the loop since the last couple of years I've been able to score loge tickets and bypassed the bar scene. Unfortunately, this year I'm gonna be back in the "cheap seats" and will be looking for a spot to get a couple of drinks before the game. I guess I'll continue to check here to see what the consensus is. Akronnnnnnnn, All the spots that have been mentioned are within walking distance (on top of a dozen places that haven't been mentioned). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUAkronG Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I was skeptical on the Clevelander as soon as somebody on here mentioned it was owned by an OU grad. Wilberts sounds cool, and you can't go wrong with Panini's either. What happened with the Winking Lizard? I remember in the past it was decked out with Akron stuff. I'm definitely not sold on the Clevelander. I may stop in to see what the crowd's like, but if it's not popping off with Zips fans, I'm going someplace else. I'm a little bit out of the loop since the last couple of years I've been able to score loge tickets and bypassed the bar scene. Unfortunately, this year I'm gonna be back in the "cheap seats" and will be looking for a spot to get a couple of drinks before the game. I guess I'll continue to check here to see what the consensus is. Akronnnnnnnn, All the spots that have been mentioned are within walking distance (on top of a dozen places that haven't been mentioned). I'm in the same boat as you. And I was also wondering about the Winking Lizard, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffQ78 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have heard from a reliable source that the athletic department is trying to have the band come down and play at the pregame party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 This is fantastic. Looks like our fan presence will be watered down and spread out. Yes I'm blaming our own school for this. If it's any consolation, my friend bartends @ Flannerys and said the Can't fans are the worst tippers she gets all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 This couldn't get any worse. These wonderful "specials" start at 5 frickin pm. They might actually have time to serve 10 of them before the game. This blows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I will be doing my pregame at Great Lakes Brewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I will be doing my pregame at Great Lakes Brewing. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm always amazed at the number of landmines the University can step on. The choice of pregame party should have been a slam dunk (pun intended). Which one of the following three facts doesn't belong? 1. Last year, the fans had a blast at Cadillac Ranch before the game. 2. Last year, Cadillac Ranch did a great job as host of Zips fans. 3. This year, a new pregame party place is selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Agree 100 percent the U dribbled the ball off their foot and right out of bounds. But I still remember how Cadillac Ranch washed their hands of us after the championship game last year. So it wasn't perfect. With dozens of options, I cannot believe that it's difficult to find a good venue for us. I'm always amazed at the number of landmines the University can step on. The choice of pregame party should have been a slam dunk (pun intended). Which one of the following three facts doesn't belong? 1. Last year, the fans had a blast at Cadillac Ranch before the game. 2. Last year, Cadillac Ranch did a great job as host of Zips fans. 3. This year, a new pregame party place is selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Agree 100 percent the U dribbled the ball off their foot and right out of bounds. But I still remember how Cadillac Ranch washed their hands of us after the championship game last year. So it wasn't perfect. With dozens of options, I cannot believe that it's difficult to find a good venue for us. Agree. It wasn't perfect, but pretty darn good. They had 5 or 6 appetizers for half price, several beer options and unlimited time before the games to party. And heck, the bar area and couch/fireplace area made it nice to mingle. And my kids liked the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just sat down at the Clevelander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips Win! Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just sat down at the Clevelander. Will be there as promised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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