Pretty much every bar I've been to in the last week or two has had up advertisements about what they're doing for Texas-OU weekend. So even though their game will pretty much be over by the time coverage starts on ours, I'd still expect most bars to have people still hanging around after whatever promotion they're running for the RRS.

Eberhard is totally fine. Basically all Ags. Food is good, crowd will be big. Not a sports bar but a fine option for watching the Ags (especially for a day game).

It's game day!

Naveronski said:

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$20 valet only?! Holy ****ing *****

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But guise, it's awesome

powerbelly51 said:

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Naveronski said:

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$20 valet only?! Holy ****ing *****

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But guise, it's awesome

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We parked on the street. Hanging with other Ags outside.

Eh, it leaves a lot to be desired.

I didn't think Eberhard was that bad of an experience. Good number of TVs and service was pretty decent for the amount of people they had in there. A few bad things (but things you'd find at most Aggie watch parties, even in Houston):

• Parking sucked
• OU/Texas game ran late so we had to watch the Aggie game without sound for 15-20 mins
• Severe lack of tables. I arrived an hour early and all the tables were taken. Had to buddy up with some OU people to be able to get their table when they left.

Even so, it was an enjoyable experience. Not as bad as I was expecting based off some of the comments.

I went to the new Little Woodrow's and enjoyed watching the longhorn fans get their hopes up early only to be disappointed. There were plenty of aggies there to watch our game so it was a good day, even though we all almost had heart attacks during the 4th quarter and overtime.

I ALWAYS prefer to be out and about with a good crowd to watch games.

Watching at a bar with a whole bunch of like minded fans is a good compromise between the atmosphere of being at the game, the price of attending a game, and the conveniences of watching at home.

I laughed when they posted a video a couple weeks back of people sawing them off post game...I didn't see a single damn TV.

I went there for the Bama game. It was way too small to hold the crowd. There was not a seat to be had an hour before the game.

I see that the UCLA gamewatching is at Parlay on McKinney. Is that the new spot for the whole season?

For those that don't know, it's next to the Quarter Bar, used to be called So & So's. They're apparently trying to be more of a sports bar than what S&S was. I happened to stop in there a week ago and the renovation was an improvement. I guess we'll see if it's too Uptowny for old army.

Is it big enough?

No matter where they move it, people will still not like it. People will complain about something.

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No matter where they move it, people will still not like it. People will complain about something.

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That's not true. If they moved it to an actual sports bar, what would anyone have to complain about?

I've never been to Parlay (have just seen pics online), but it at least looks to be a step in the right direction compared to where it has been the last few years, assuming it is actually a sports bar like atmosphere during the day. It still has an uppity, doushey vibe that may scare alot of people away, but at least the TV setup looks decent. There are still better options, but I may at least go give this bar a shot for a game to see what it's like.

mavsfan4ever said:

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The Pilot said:

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No matter where they move it, people will still not like it. People will complain about something.

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That's not true. If they moved it to an actual sports bar, what would anyone have to complain about?

I've never been to Parlay (have just seen pics online), but it at least looks to be a step in the right direction compared to where it has been the last few years, assuming it is actually a sports bar like atmosphere during the day. It still has an uppity, doushey vibe that may scare alot of people away, but at least the TV setup looks decent. There are still better options, but I may at least go give this bar a shot for a game to see what it's like.

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Having planned happy hours for young professionals, here are a few of the complaints you can never make go away:

"That place sucks"

"There's more to Dallas than Uptown"

"If they'd have it near my house then I would go"

"It's way too loud"

"I couldn't hear the game"

etc etc

Haha, ok I guess I should have said there would not be any legitimate excuses if they had it at a good sports bar in Dallas.

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I see that the UCLA gamewatching is at Parlay on McKinney. Is that the new spot for the whole season?

For those that don't know, it's next to the Quarter Bar, used to be called So & So's. They're apparently trying to be more of a sports bar than what S&S was. I happened to stop in there a week ago and the renovation was an improvement. I guess we'll see if it's too Uptowny for old army.

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It's for the season according to the owners. Its the same guys who own whippersnapper and high fives on Henderson. Good dudes, lots of pro athletes hang out at their bars.

You mean getting in a fight with a 1st round RB doesn't sound fun?

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Usually not a good sign.

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It's because the owners go above and beyond to take care of them. That trend started when they owned Sfuzzi and has moved on to all their other bars. For fellow Hockey fans, lots of the guys on the Stars hang out there during the season.

Players on other teams also know about it as well.

Definitely agree with 97ag on the Slaters 50/50 location. Great new burger bar from California that just opened in June. Terrific craft burgers and tons of craft beer. I had talked with the GM there earlier and confirmed game will be on, with sound, and the War Hymn. Would be cool to get a ton of Ags there and make it a new GameDay location. BTHOucla!

I went to slaters first and there were maybe 3 Aggies. Then went to Parlays with maybe 300 Aggies, but at 28, I felt ancient. And the club music during commercials was obnoxious.

Still looking for a good game watching experience (aside from the crap second half we had).

You sound ancient if you are complaining about music during commercials.

Jk...but seriously, haha. I'm older than you by a few years and I don't mind music during commercials. I like it better than listening to the commercials. I go to Granada for some cowboys games and the super bowl and they do the same thing.

I would imagine everyone there has to at least be 23+ so doubt anyone was thinking you were too old.

All that said, I was out of town this weekend so didn't go to the watch party. I would say I'll try to make one this year, but not sure if I can even watch another game after this one. Made it worse that I was in Tahoe and had money on ags and then a parlay of ags moneyline and the over. I had already taken a victory shot before it all went downhill.

Made it to Parlay about 5:45 and it was standing room only. Felt like that place is half the size of Eberhard. Can't imagine how packed it will be when there are actually other games on before ours. Ended up down at Eastwoods, which seems like a good overflow spot.

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I had already taken a victory shot before it all went downhill.

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mavsfan4ever said:

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You sound ancient if you are complaining about music during commercials.

Jk...but seriously, haha. I'm older than you by a few years and I don't mind music during commercials. I like it better than listening to the commercials. I go to Granada for some cowboys games and the super bowl and they do the same thing.

I would imagine everyone there has to at least be 23+ so doubt anyone was thinking you were too old.

All that said, I was out of town this weekend so didn't go to the watch party. I would say I'll try to make one this year, but not sure if I can even watch another game after this one. Made it worse that I was in Tahoe and had money on ags and then a parlay of ags moneyline and the over. I had already taken a victory shot before it all went downhill.

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I'm 29 (as of yesterday) but most people think I look 21. I don't think anyone thought I was too old to be there.

I think it was the overall package that made it less of a desirable sports watching experience. The DJ during commercials was only part of it. I think a lot of people would probably like it, if they are into the uptown scene.

I might just go back to Stans or somewhere with a more relaxed sports bar feel.