"EL sucks"

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:45 pm

....accordingly to the media. Shocked we were ahead of Lincoln but I've never been there so who knows.

Bet this one will fire up trcmb

by **The Pantry** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:46 pm

Thanks for the link

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:48 pm

Link?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:54 pm

tawill is only as strong as its weakest link.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:54 pm

Swill. Mobile.

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:56 pm

Think its on the freep

by **The Pantry** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:57 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Swill. Mobile.

That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

by **Robert J Sakimano** Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:58 pm

imagine how much more EL would suck if I didn't live here..

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:15 pm

The Pantry wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Swill. Mobile.
That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

Cutting and pasting is fucking impossible on mobile regardless of site.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:19 pm

The Pantry wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Swill. Mobile.
That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

Listen pal, I'm not going to fucking desktop mode!

by **Robert J Sakimano** Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:29 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
The Pantry wrote:That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

Listen pal, I'm not going to fucking desktop mode!

by **CORNER BLITZ** Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:31 pm

Blanch32 wrote:
The Pantry wrote:That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

Cutting and pasting is fucking impossible on mobile regardless of site.

Probably an iPhone user

Cut/paste is so simple on my android device

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:46 pm

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2015/04/20/um-second-msu-eighth-in-poll-of-big-ten-towns/26086739/

Mobile. Lol

by Les Grossman Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:07 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2015/04/20/um-second-msu-eighth-in-poll-of-big-ten-towns/26086739/

Mobile. Lol

I wouldn't put EL at the top of the list, and Madison is a great college town, but State College and Bloomington are ranked higher than EL? That's how I know the list is a complete joke.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:12 pm

I need all of clickbait! It feeds me. I consume it. I need to click. Give me lists. Give me rankings. Give me slideshows. Click click click. I can't stop. I don't want to stop.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:18 pm

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:I need all of clickbait! It feeds me. I consume it. I need to click. Give me lists. Give me rankings. Give me slideshows. Click click click. I can't stop. I don't want to stop.

Can't everything on the internet be considered clickbait?

by **Travis of the Cosmos** Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:26 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Travis of the Cosmos wrote:I need all of clickbait! It feeds me. I consume it. I need to click. Give me lists. Give me rankings. Give me slideshows. Click click click. I can't stop. I don't want to stop.

Can't everything on the internet be considered clickbait?

No. News article about sports stuff. Not clickbait. List ranking of every college town by some silly measure. Clickbait.

But I don't even care because I love clickbait so much. I get off to it. I dream about it. I wonder what it would be like to be on a list of message board poster crushes.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:54 pm

EL was #1 Playboy Party school and it was awesome.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:57 pm

I kind of agree. East Lansing outside of the campus could be Anytown, USA.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:02 pm

Giant Moose wrote:I kind of agree. East Lansing outside of the campus could be Anytown, USA.

So could Ann Arbor.

by **Rocinante** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:14 pm

Blanch is a treasure, and we should all treasure him.

Thanks for being you, Blanch.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:19 pm

I like how MSU is pretty much East Lansing. It's like our own little world. I don't think I'd be the biggest fan of the U being swallowed up by a city like in Ann Arbor.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:21 pm

steveschneider wrote:EL was #1 Playboy Party school and it was awesome.

Wasn't it proved that they pretty much rotated who won this shit?

Every school is a "party school".

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:35 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
steveschneider wrote:EL was #1 Playboy Party school and it was awesome.

Wasn't it proved that they pretty much rotated who won this shit?

Every school is a "party school".

Well I don't know how the figured out the rankings, but when I went to MSU it was magical. On Friday you'd just walk down a street, any street with a plastic cup and there was a house party which meant girls and alcohol. I don't even recognize the place after it became a police state.

by **The Pantry** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:37 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
The Pantry wrote:That's complete bullshit I'm tired of hearing when it's so easy to switch to desktop mode

Listen pal, I'm not going to fucking desktop mode!

I actually like it better than mobile and use it 99% of the time. About the only time I switch is to see what someone is needlessly and stupidly bitching about on mobile.

by **Ass Dan** Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:54 pm

steveschneider wrote:
Giant Moose wrote:I kind of agree. East Lansing outside of the campus could be Anytown, USA.

So could Ann Arbor.

False. AA is a special type of shithole.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:13 pm

BTW, OTPT I saw Dantonio is hoping that 50k fans turn out for spring practice. Let me tail gate and if the ELPD lays back a little bit and lets Spartan nation party I'd consider coming back for it. Until that day comes, sorry I have other things to do.

by Chief Sparty Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:52 pm

I'll say it; I think this list is more or less accurate.

1. Anyone that's been to Madison knows that it is king of college towns, probably nationally.
2. Ann Arbor has a bunch of cultural bullshit and unique bar scene that EL doesn't have.
3. State College is in the mountains and is unbelievable gorgeous, very clean town too. It's like EL Premium Edition
4. Columbus is a big city, has lots of night-life, although I don't think it's better than Bloomington.
5. Bloomington is an idyllic college town, the bar scene is great, and the town is just a bit nicer than EL
6. Iowa City, I've never been, but everyone seems to love it. Questionable if it's better than EL.
7. Evanston probably sucks, but when you're a 30 minute train ride to north side bars and you are on the banks of lake Michigan....that's awesome.
8. East Lansing is still an up and coming town. There needs to be more growth along Grand River, and the bar scene, aside from the HopCat and Crunchy's is super generic. There's nothing like MASH or the Blind Pig in EL. I never realized how shit MSU bars are (excluding the previously mentioned two) until I moved away.
9. Minneapolis is a giant city, and probably could be ranked higher, I know UMN is close to a lot of high crime areas though
10. Lincoln, I haven't been there since I was 5, so who knows.
11. College Park seems like a nice place but I've never been.
12. Champaign BLOWS. I'm living there now. The bar/restaurant scene is excellent but everything else absolutely sucks. Crappy layout, ugly buildings, ugly surrounding landscapes, Illini pride is non-existent. It's truly a sad and depressing place. I have heard multiple people who went to UofI undergrad also bitch about Champaign and UofI in general. The worst part is everyone forgets U of I exists, including the people who go here.
13. New Jersey, LOL
14. West Lafayette - See Illinois, but remove the bars and restaurants.

EDIT: I think these rankings would change a lot if you were only talking about the Campus.

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:37 pm

Les Grossman wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2015/04/20/um-second-msu-eighth-in-poll-of-big-ten-towns/26086739/

Mobile. Lol

I wouldn't put EL at the top of the list, and Madison is a great college town, but State College and Bloomington are ranked higher than EL? That's how I know the list is a complete joke.

Ummmmm......no

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:01 pm

Chief Sparty wrote:I'll say it; I think this list is more or less accurate.

1. Anyone that's been to Madison knows that it is king of college towns, probably nationally.
2. Ann Arbor has a bunch of cultural bullshit and unique bar scene that EL doesn't have.
3. State College is in the mountains and is unbelievable gorgeous, very clean town too. It's like EL Premium Edition
4. Columbus is a big city, has lots of night-life, although I don't think it's better than Bloomington.
5. Bloomington is an idyllic college town, the bar scene is great, and the town is just a bit nicer than EL
6. Iowa City, I've never been, but everyone seems to love it. Questionable if it's better than EL.
7. Evanston probably sucks, but when you're a 30 minute train ride to north side bars and you are on the banks of lake Michigan....that's awesome.
8. East Lansing is still an up and coming town. There needs to be more growth along Grand River, and the bar scene, aside from the HopCat and Crunchy's is super generic. There's nothing like MASH or the Blind Pig in EL. I never realized how shit MSU bars are (excluding the previously mentioned two) until I moved away.
9. Minneapolis is a giant city, and probably could be ranked higher, I know UMN is close to a lot of high crime areas though
10. Lincoln, I haven't been there since I was 5, so who knows.
11. College Park seems like a nice place but I've never been.
12. Champaign BLOWS. I'm living there now. The bar/restaurant scene is excellent but everything else absolutely sucks. Crappy layout, ugly buildings, ugly surrounding landscapes, Illini pride is non-existent. It's truly a sad and depressing place. I have heard multiple people who went to UofI undergrad also bitch about Champaign and UofI in general. The worst part is everyone forgets U of I exists, including the people who go here.
13. New Jersey, LOL
14. West Lafayette - See Illinois, but remove the bars and restaurants.

EDIT: I think these rankings would change a lot if you were only talking about the Campus.

This right here. This isn't a bunch of college kids/partiers ranking which college town they like the best. It's media members ranking which town that also has a B1G school in it they like the best.

For just about anyone with or without an MSU bias, a town like Ann Arbor, Columbus, or Madison blows EL out of the water. EL is a dinky little town with a few chains, some drunk food stops and some dingy college bars that are near and dear to our hearts. Those towns are much bigger, have a lot more going on than just University activity. More dining options, more tourist options, more bars, more culture, etc etc. Of course they're going to rank higher to these media members who breeze through town.

MSU IS East Lansing, like OTPT said. I've said it before EL (imo) is a better "college town" than AA. But AA is a way better town as a whole.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:32 pm

Sure, MSU is East Lansing but even Lansing should be better than it is. You'd think a capital city would have more going on.

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:04 pm

steveschneider wrote:EL was #1 Playboy Party school and it was awesome.

And our football team once won a national championship.....

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:04 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I like how MSU is pretty much East Lansing. It's like our own little world. I don't think I'd be the biggest fan of the U being swallowed up by a city like in Ann Arbor.

Uggfhhhh....you ever been to a2?

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:06 pm

steveschneider wrote:
Giant Moose wrote:I kind of agree. East Lansing outside of the campus could be Anytown, USA.

So could Ann Arbor.

You too, ever been there?? Apparently I'm the only one who's lived more than 25 from mid Michigan

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:09 pm

steveschneider wrote:BTW, OTPT I saw Dantonio is hoping that 50k fans turn out for spring practice. Let me tail gate and if the ELPD lays back a little bit and lets Spartan nation party I'd consider coming back for it. Until that day comes, sorry I have other things to do.

This. Why risk getting arrested when I can party with fellow Spartans at our local spot? Not worth it. Sorry

by **Jake from State Farm** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:09 pm

Giant Moose wrote:Sure, MSU is East Lansing but even Lansing should be better than it is. You'd think a capital city would have more going on.

It probably would be if everyone that worked there didn't leave town at 5:00 every day. There's really nothing there to keep anyone interested in sticking around.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:10 pm

Blanch32 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

So could Ann Arbor.

You too, ever been there?? Apparently I'm the only one who's lived more than 25 from mid Michigan

Unfortunately yes. I think Ann Arbor sucks. I like Ypsilanti better.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:13 pm

Blanch32 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:BTW, OTPT I saw Dantonio is hoping that 50k fans turn out for spring practice. Let me tail gate and if the ELPD lays back a little bit and lets Spartan nation party I'd consider coming back for it. Until that day comes, sorry I have other things to do.

This. Why risk getting arrested when I can party with fellow Spartans at our local spot? Not worth it. Sorry

Yep, NYC the laws are lax. I could come back to el and break a law without even being aware of it. Not worth it going to jail over something that is cool every where else.

by **steveschneider** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:15 pm

Jake from State Farm wrote:
Giant Moose wrote:Sure, MSU is East Lansing but even Lansing should be better than it is. You'd think a capital city would have more going on.

It probably would be if everyone that worked there didn't leave town at 5:00 every day. There's really nothing there to keep anyone interested in sticking around.

Problem with Lansing is that it's the capital of cheap skates as well. People don't shell out the cash for finer dining or entertainment.

by **Blanch32** Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:50 pm

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:
Chief Sparty wrote:I'll say it; I think this list is more or less accurate.

1. Anyone that's been to Madison knows that it is king of college towns, probably nationally.
2. Ann Arbor has a bunch of cultural bullshit and unique bar scene that EL doesn't have.
3. State College is in the mountains and is unbelievable gorgeous, very clean town too. It's like EL Premium Edition
4. Columbus is a big city, has lots of night-life, although I don't think it's better than Bloomington.
5. Bloomington is an idyllic college town, the bar scene is great, and the town is just a bit nicer than EL
6. Iowa City, I've never been, but everyone seems to love it. Questionable if it's better than EL.
7. Evanston probably sucks, but when you're a 30 minute train ride to north side bars and you are on the banks of lake Michigan....that's awesome.
8. East Lansing is still an up and coming town. There needs to be more growth along Grand River, and the bar scene, aside from the HopCat and Crunchy's is super generic. There's nothing like MASH or the Blind Pig in EL. I never realized how shit MSU bars are (excluding the previously mentioned two) until I moved away.
9. Minneapolis is a giant city, and probably could be ranked higher, I know UMN is close to a lot of high crime areas though
10. Lincoln, I haven't been there since I was 5, so who knows.
11. College Park seems like a nice place but I've never been.
12. Champaign BLOWS. I'm living there now. The bar/restaurant scene is excellent but everything else absolutely sucks. Crappy layout, ugly buildings, ugly surrounding landscapes, Illini pride is non-existent. It's truly a sad and depressing place. I have heard multiple people who went to UofI undergrad also bitch about Champaign and UofI in general. The worst part is everyone forgets U of I exists, including the people who go here.
13. New Jersey, LOL
14. West Lafayette - See Illinois, but remove the bars and restaurants.

EDIT: I think these rankings would change a lot if you were only talking about the Campus.

This right here. This isn't a bunch of college kids/partiers ranking which college town they like the best. It's media members ranking which town that also has a B1G school in it they like the best.

For just about anyone with or without an MSU bias, a town like Ann Arbor, Columbus, or Madison blows EL out of the water. EL is a dinky little town with a few chains, some drunk food stops and some dingy college bars that are near and dear to our hearts. Those towns are much bigger, have a lot more going on than just University activity. More dining options, more tourist options, more bars, more culture, etc etc. Of course they're going to rank higher to these media members who breeze through town.

MSU IS East Lansing, like OTPT said. I've said it before EL (imo) is a better "college town" than AA. But AA is a way better town as a whole.

El only beats Aa BC it has Msu across the street. Swap out uofm douchers w Msu kids and south u would rock

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