A Sea Of Red

Thought I'd come over to your board and exchange some thoughts on the game. I've been going to games at Michie Stadium since I was a kid in the mid 50's. So I've seen some great teams, some pathetic teams and everything in between.
I'm scared to death about this week's game. We didn't look good against Duke, mainly because we didn't control the clock well enough, making us look like a team with many new starters on offense. If Army once again cannot control the ball, things might get bleak rather quickly for the home squad.

I hope many of you make the trip to West Point. It's a national treasure and I think you will have a memorable experience. A couple of tips:
Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes. Everything seems like it's uphill both ways. And make sure you're carrying ID. You are entering a working military base, and they might check ID's.
I hope you all have a great time....well maybe not too great.

Welcome!

I hope to arrive at West Point early Saturday morning. I am staying in Mahwah, NJ, about 35 miles south of West Point. I want to get there early to do some sightseeing before Flames Club Tent lunch at 10:00.
Is the academy a "bicycle friendly" base ? Is there an Army PX on base ?

ballcoach15 wrote:I hope to arrive at West Point early Saturday morning. I am staying in Mahwah, NJ, about 35 miles south of West Point. I want to get there early to do some sightseeing before Flames Club Tent lunch at 10:00.
Is the academy a "bicycle friendly" base ? Is there an Army PX on base ?

Surprised you didn't ask about Burger King.

ballcoach15 wrote:I hope to arrive at West Point early Saturday morning. I am staying in Mahwah, NJ, about 35 miles south of West Point. I want to get there early to do some sightseeing before Flames Club Tent lunch at 10:00.
Is the academy a "bicycle friendly" base ? Is there an PX on base ?

That would be AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) PX, sir.

Don't leave us out!

All Army bases that I have ever been on, have a Burger King. If my memory is correct, BK was first food place to do a contract to put civilian eating places on Army posts. BK and the Army split the profits.

A very quick google search told me there is both a PX and a BK. You're in good shape for this one ballcoach!

There is also a commisary if that is your thing!

Thanks for the G2, I have been aiming to do a map recon of West Point, but haven't done it yet.

ballcoach15 wrote:All Army bases that I have ever been on, have a Burger King. If my memory is correct, BK was first food place to do a contract to put civilian eating places on Army posts. BK and the Army split the profits.

Is this true? I know I give you crap ballcoach, but this is the most fascinating bit of info that I've learned in the past week. Really underrated post if it's true....otherwise, I've been played.

Welcome!
Enjoy the game . I believe this is working out to be a good contest.
We are staying in Fishkill and plan on arriving early Friday to tour.
Any good German restaurants you recommend?
And, The best cannoli's from where?

If our Secondary can improve and the rest of the D stay consistent I believe we have a good shot at taking win number 2.

The PX and the commissary are in the same location, along with a very poor BK. West Point is very hilly, but you can ride a bike.

As far as German food, Gus' Tavern in New Windsor is a good choice (not far from Fishkill.)

VaGolf, it is true, according to General H Norman Schwarzkopf's autobiography. Deal was made in early 80s when he was Commander of Fort Stewart , Georgia.

Gridiron Grenadier wrote:The PX and the commissary are in the same location, along with a very poor BK. West Point is very hilly, but you can ride a bike.

As far as German food, Gus' Tavern in New Windsor is a good choice (not far from Fishkill.)

Ballcoach, does such a thing even exist? You need to go and post a BK review.

I plan to. I am leaning towards staying up there until Sunday morning. If I do, I will eat my post game dinner at West Point BK.

We need the Ballcoach BK Travel Guide.

Gridiron Grenadier wrote:The PX and the commissary are in the same location, along with a very poor BK. West Point is very hilly, but you can ride a bike.

As far as German food, Gus' Tavern in New Windsor is a good choice (not far from Fishkill.)

Thank you Gridiron Grenadier ... we will hit the tavern.
Their menu looks great and we were looking for homemade sausages .... you nailed it!

Gridiron Grenadier wrote:The PX and the commissary are in the same location, along with a very poor BK. West Point is very hilly, but you can ride a bike.

As far as German food, Gus' Tavern in New Windsor is a good choice (not far from Fishkill.)

At the tavern now .... everyone needs to go. Thanks for the tip.

Glad you like it. Have a great weekend.

I found a BK half mile from my hotel. Praise The Lord.

Phew! I was really worried about that for you.

I figured Ballcoach would be sleeping in an Army pup tent near the Hudson, eating an MRE for breakfast, and shaving out of his canteen cup.

Cider Jim wrote:I figured Ballcoach would be sleeping in an Army pup tent near the Hudson, eating an MRE for breakfast, and shaving out of his canteen cup.

I'm not sure we can trust him to cheer only for LU...

thepostman wrote:Phew! I was really worried about that for you.

I wonder if he ubered