Where to watch Texas Tech vs. Texas, Arizona vs. Iowa and more in New York City
Last weekend was a beast. None of the games, save Michigan vs. ND, ended up being that good -- but the slate was impressive. The next two Saturdays, before conference play ramps up, are pretty slow. There's a few diamonds in the rough -- Iowa vs. Arizona late Saturday night this weekend, Alabama vs. Arkansas next weekend -- but otherwise, it's a generally quiet two weeks. Alabama is playing DUKE (ha) this weekend, and Ohio State is playing Ohio (double ha).
We picked out three games that should be of interest and now, herewith, we tell you where to watch them. (We don't believe Clemson vs. Auburn will be a good game; if you believe message board conspiracy theories, the game was only selected as the 'College Gameday' site because of ESPN's newfound deal with the SEC.)
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Basic storylines here: if Georgia loses, they're 0-2 in the SEC. Ruh roh for Mark Richt! Ryan Mallett is legit, and a possible Heisman contender -- but he sucks on the road, so can he go get this one? If Arkansas is undefeated going into hosting Alabama, that game will be the primary attention-grabber of next weekend. If you're looking for Hogs, (insert your own joke about your friends' taste in women here) go to Mad Hatter. One thing: this game is at noon, so be careful, OK? Georgia apparently does up Pour House in the Village; this game is early enough that you can get it anywhere, though. If you want to gain points with the randos at the bar during this one, just keep saying "Man, Greg Childs is a beast." (He's an Arkansas WR.)
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Cool piece of info: Tommy Tuberville turns 56 on Saturday. He's 4-0 in games coached on his birthday. Hmmmm. Texas has looked shaky, albeit 2-0 shaky. This is at Lubbock. Could be a trap.... could be. If Texas wins, Red River in three weekends has a lot of implications. You know the drill with Texas -- Hill Country, Stout, et al. Apparently TTU fans go to East End Bar. We grew up near this place and have never been there -- but apparently you can bring your own food in, you can get personal audio at your TV, and there are peanuts on the floor (so a co-worker tells us). Sounds like a jam. This is the main ABC game at 8 p.m. ET, so it'll be on everywhere, but any of those three options linked here will get you intensity if you so desire.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Arizona Wildcats
Here's the main fact you need to know: the Hawkeyes haven't won a game west of the Rockies since 1987. That's a damn long time. Nick Foles ('Zona) is a good QB, Nic Grigsby is a good RB... but still, they tend to get beat up by physical teams, and that's what Iowa is. This game doesn't start until 10:30 E.T. -- dang, yo, that's late! -- but Opal is your best bet if you want an Iowa crowd. (If things get rowdy, just remind everyone that Wisconsin, OSU and Michigan all GO TO IOWA this year, so the Big Ten is always in reach.) Arizona fans -- they are called "Metro Cats," with the C looking like the subway line -- go to Bleecker Heights Tavern, positively enough located above a Five Guys. It can get hot in there, but they will play up 'Zona football on Saturday, to be sure.
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