Game Watch
Saturday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m.
The next Football Game Watch Party will be this Saturday, November 16th when the Irish host the Cavaliers of the University of Virginia. We will assemble at Tom’s Watch Bar at Coors Field to root the Irish on to victory and one step closer to the College Football Playoffs. Kickoff will be at 1:30 p.m. Denver time.
See you there - Go IRISH - Beat the Wahoos!
Useless Trivia Time
Why Is Virgina Referred to as the Wahoos?
Official University of Virginia sports documents explain that Washington and Lee baseball fans first called University of Virginia players "a bunch of rowdy Wahoos," and used the "Wahoowa" yell as a form of derision during the in-state baseball rivalry in the 1890s, presumably after hearing them yell or sing "wa-hoo-wa."[1] The term "Wahoos" spread around the University and was commonly in use by the 1940s. "'Hoos" emerged as an equally commonly accepted nickname at the university and in student publications. Although the terms “Cavaliers,” “Wahoos” and “‘Hoos” are used almost interchangeably to refer to University teams and players, “Cavaliers” is more often used by the media, while “Wahoos” and “‘Hoos” are frequently used by Virginia students and fans.
Get Ready with Ryan Harris '07: Virginia
Weekly Prognostication from Bill Webb, ‘88BA,’92JD
Our Very Own Wizard of All Things Notre Dame Football
WHO: Virginia (5-4) at #8 Notre Dame (7-1) (Notre Dame Stadium, cap. 77,622)
WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tom’s Watch Bar, 1601 19th Street, Unit 101 Denver, CO 80202
TELEVISION: NBC
PARKING: Good news! We have made it easier (and cheaper) for you to park. The parking garage immediately across the street is 1899 Wynkoop Street. If you want to park there, see these detailed instructions; it is necessary to follow the instructions to get a discounted rate. You can also reserve and pay for a spot right now on the Spot Hero app, which is a really impressive piece of technology. (Atrium is not on the app, so I park at the Dairy Block Garage, a block away.)
BRING: Money for the traditional door prizes, and a designated Domer-driver; those $1 off 22-ounce drafts for our club don’t drink themselves!
LIGHT RAIL: Three blocks from Union Station! Several people, including seniors, have commented that the walk from Union Station to Tom’s Watch Bar is very easy:
ND vs Army
Before we get to this week’s game, a quick word about next week’s matchup, which should be fun! We have invited West Point graduates and fans to our game watch at Tom’s, and expect them to be there in numbers! So, we need ND fans to turn out as well! Historically, it’s not been great for countries who have invited an army into their midst, but we are counting on Marcus Freeman and his boys to turn out for that game. More on this next week but circle your calendars; it should be a lot of fun!
ND vs Virginia
What to say about this game? Well, if it’s much of a game, I will be both surprised and disappointed.
Virginia is 5-4 so far this year, and they just knocked off Pitt, who was undefeated until they lost the last two. So, they are not a doormat. However, they’re not that good, either.
The Cavaliers will have one familiar face with them; Notre Dame will be welcoming back WR Chris Tyree, who has had an OK season so far for the visitors.
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OUR VERY OWN VIC LOMBARDI ‘91
VIC’S IRISH FOOTBALL PICK
NOTRE DAME 30 - VIRGINIA CAVALIERS 17
