really really bad today. Which, as a Saints' fan I am happy about. Is he going to be an NFL bust?

I haven’t seen a lot today. What did you see our guys do? Jameson just caught a bomb TD.

Got the below tips from a Wisconsin fan:

100%, absolutely make it a point to stop at the Terrace at Memorial Union (not to be confused with Union South). The Terrace is right on Lake Mendota and is, easily, the most recognizable and popular place on campus. Great setting to grab a pitcher of beer and bite, hang on the lake, and listen to live music. Best people watching for sure. If you plan on buying beer, membership cards are required but you can purchase a one-day membership for $1 at the bar.
https://www.visitmadison.com/blog/stories/post/a-dozen-dont-miss-experiences-at-the-new-terrace/

After the Terrace, walk over to State Street Brats. This is the go-to spot for visiting fans. It's on a pedestrian-only street that connects Capitol Square to campus. Fun bar and restaurant. Get there before 5 as it gets pretty crowded. https://statestreetbrats.com/

After State Street Brats, I'd recommend walking up to the capital over to Wando's Bar. It's a fun bar with all ages. Will be packed by 8pm so get there early

https://wandosbar.com/

Breakfast

Mickie's Dairy Bar (Saturday will be packed with lines out of the door. Go Thursday or Friday)

Lunch

State Street Brats
Parthenon Gyros
Old Fashioned
Dotty Dumplings Dowry
North and South Seafood and Smokehouse
Mint Mark
Settle Down

Dinner: make reservations if available

Old Fashioned Tavern
Tornado Steak House
Settle Down Tavern (burgers/beer)
Heritage Tavern
Lucille (pizza)
Genna's
Harvey House
Willy Street: Weary Traveler, Grampa's, A Pig In A Fur Coat and Mickey's,

Downtown bars: all safe walking distance from downtown hotels

Cask and Ale
Paul's Club
Lucille - open-air bar on the main floor and a cool, subterranean cocktail lounge downstairs.
Genna's - nice cocktail bar
Great Dane Brewery
Young Blood makes much better beer than Great Dane but GD has a better atmosphere
Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. is a very small cocktail bar that is second floor above street level.
Argus is a fun, divey place that might be worth getting a beer.
Coopers Tavern has a great beer list. Seating can get tricky if bar seats aren't available, though.

College bars: Double U (rooftop bar), Wando's, KK, Chasers, Danny's
Double U and Wandos caters to all ages but gets student heavy after 9.

College and Capitol Square bars are pretty intertwined. Not much of a separation between the two, and it's only a short walk.

College bars will, of course, be much crazier and lines will really stretch on the weekend. If that's your vibe, find one and stick to it.

Capitol Square has a lot of bars and restaurants, and you're likely to encounter more young professionals. Capitol bars are much more laid back and grouped together. As you move down State Street, bars will be packed with undergrads and recent alumni. Willy Street is a pretty eclectic, hipster street with restaurants but there are a couple bars, breweries and distilleries

Gameday

Bama seating chart

SeatGeek tickets

Camp Randall Stripe Out seating chart

Camp Randall is in the middle of a neighborhood. Super unique in that way, which creates quite the pregame atmosphere. House parties along Breese and Lathrop, bars and beer gardens on Regent, and traditional tailgates in smaller lots. You find the best of everything.

Lucky's and Jordan's Big Ten both are awesome spots to pregame with a short walk to Camp Randall. Get there early (7am). Lucky's gets crowded but has a ton of space and I've never had much trouble getting a beer. They have a few bars scattered inside + ton of TVs. Pretty much every beer garden / bar on Regent will open doors between 7am - 8am for an 11am kick.

After the game, head back to Lucky's / Jordan's or towards the Capital Square where it will be mostly Bama fans

Family tailgate
Those bringing kids might want to check out the Badger Bash Tailgate (family friendly)
https://www.visitmadison.com/event/badger-bash:-wisconsin-vs-alabama/68401/

Join us 2½ hours before kickoff, every football home game, for gameday's best tailgate. Just steps from Camp Randall Stadium at Union South, Badger Bash offers food, drinks and entertainment—indoors and out. The Union has been hosting the family-friendly Badger Bash for 50 years. This event is free, open to the public and we welcome our opponents' fans, too. The more, the merrier!

Badger Bash Features:
UW–Madison Marching Band performance (approx. 1.5 hrs before kickoff)
UW–Madison Spirit Squad performances
Local celebrity emcees
Fun & games by our sponsors
Live music
Fresh, hot food & beverage options

Parking info

https://uwbadgers.com/documents/2023/8/23/23FB-BuckyShuttleMap.pdf

https://transportation.wisc.edu/event-parking/#athletics-parking

Things to see/do in Madison
Madison is on an isthmus and, more specifically, campus lines Lake Mendota. Walk Lakeshore Path from the Terrace to Picnic Point. Quite the walk, but very relaxing and good way to burn some steps after the food and beer. This route also takes you near the west side of campus, which includes UW Health (second-largest employer in the state) and some of the non-revenue sports complexes.

Walk SW on Monroe St. near Camp Randall. Grab an early AM breakfast at Mickies, walk it off near Lake Wingra, then stop at some boutiques on Monroe.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Wisconsin State Capital
Memorial Union Terrace
Dane County Farmer's Market
Madison Children's Museum
Wisconsin Veterans Musuem
University Geology Musuem
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Saw him go down and helped off to medical tent but no word. Thanks, RTR 4 LIFE,

And October 7th 2023…it makes me sick to hear people sympathize with Iran’s proxies against Israel 🇮🇱 and against America 🇺🇸. I don’t want to hear any BS about Gaza…they don’t deserve sympathy. If all of this needs to come to a head then let it happen.

Here are my takeaways from Alabama's win over South Florida, plus a non-alcoholic drink of the week to honor the Tide's 17-year-old star Ryan Williams.

— Is the RT battle back on?
— Keenan gets my game ball
— More needed from Milroe

I cannot enter TideIllustrated or any Rivals site via my iPhone. I get a message saying "Opps Offsides" . Any solutions?

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The skies were clear Saturday night, but No. 4 Alabama turned in a sloppy performance against South Florida for a second straight season. The Crimson Tide pour it on late after struggling for most of the game in a 42-16 victory over the Bulls, avoiding a Week 2 upset ahead of its trip to Wisconsin next week.

Much like its 17-3 win at South Florida last season, Alabama failed to move the ball consistently while facing constant pressure from the Bulls’ defense. Instead of the monsoon-like weather it faced in Tampa, Florida last year, the Tide washed out its own momentum with 13 penalties resulting in 120 yards. Still, an inspired defensive performance paired with a few big plays late proved to be enough for Alabama to avoid disaster.

Here’s how the Tide graded out on the evening.

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Alabama offered Class of 2025 linebacker Jaiden Braker today. Braker is currently committed to LSU, was previously committed to South Carolina.

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Vandy has looked very impressive so far. Normally, Vanderbilt barely squeaks by even their cupcakes but, they have been looking like a legit SEC team, so far.

Tony and I recapped the game and gave our takes on Alabama's performance in Week 2. WATCH HERE:

Smith Lake, Alabama!
Let’s DeHorn the Bulls!!!!
ROLL TIDE ROLL!

Alabama -31 (-110) vs. South Florida

Time: 6:00 p.m. CT

Watch: ESPN

Listen: Tide 100.9

Scoring:

First quarter:
—FIELD GOAL South Florida: John Cannon 34-yard field goal (13 plays, 60 yards)
South Florida 3, Alabama 0 | 11:26

—Touchdown Alabama: Jalen Milroe 10-yard touchdown rush (10 plays, 65 yards)
South Florida 3, Alabama 7 | 5:08

Second quarter:

—FIELD GOAL South Florida: John Cannon 25-yard field goal (9 plays, 50 yards)
South Florida 6 Alabama 7 | 9:45

—Touchdown Alabama: Jalen Milroe 10-yard touchdown rush (10 plays, 65 yards)
South Florida 6, Alabama 14 | 3:28

THIRD QUARTER

—Touchdown South Florida: Ta’Ron Keith 2-yard touchdown rush (5 plays, 39 yards)
South Florida 13, Alabama 14 | 9:35

FOURTH QUARTER

—Touchdown Alabama: Kobe Prentice 16-yard touchdown reception from Jalen Milroe (4 plays, 34 yards)
South Florida 13, Alabama 21 | 10:04

Snapping the ball over the head of the QBs was last year…… right. Dropping the ball by the QB on the ground was last year? There is plenty of things to be excited about in this cup cake game. For instance big Oatis sacking the QB and getting a hand on the ball. But, you can not take penalties for substituting. Saban would have broke his headset on two of these stupid penalties by his sideline coaches. There is a few things that needs to be cleaned up before we get into a well matched team.

DeBoer: "Defense did a nice job forcing some field goals going into the fourth."
On turnovers: "Guys got to do a better job when they make a big play. Gotta tuck it away."
DeBoer said tonight's game was not a wake-up call but that players have a lot to learn from this week.
DeBoer said Tuesdays are the primary day where Alabama works on taking care of the ball. "Really, we won't have to raise the level of how much we stress it... It's guys just learning that when you make a big play there's people behind you... we got to do a better job of being conscious of that.
DeBoer said Elijah Pritchett suffered a "minor ding" during the WKU game and was limited in practice. "We felt good after we got through the week that we were just gonna roll with what we had... but he was good to go. He could've started the game." Said the O-Line will be in better shape next week.
On how the offense woke up in the final six minutes: "It was just not having penalties, not being behind the chains."
DeBoer said there's other things the offense can do to help Jalen Milore out. "It's a whole team effort. On offense, everyone's gotta execute."
On some firey exchanges with the refs: "I'm just trying to make sure that everyone's held accountable. I gotta hold my guys accountable." Said on most of the penalties, Alabama was holding.
On Jam Miller: "He doesn't like to say too much but when he gets the chance to touch the ball you see what can happen."
DeBoer praised Ryan Williams after his TD catch and Jaylen Mbakwe after his punt return.
On Tyler Booker moving to LT: "I think wherever he's at we're really good."
On Cole Adams: "He just had an arm injury. We'll have to see exactly where that's at, just the extent." Said Adams was more frustrated that he got hurt rather than the pain.

Mbakwe looked very quick and shifty on this early 4th quarter return.