McGrady’s Pub

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?

[Laker14]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?

I've never been there. Is it a "sports bar"?

Is there some history to this question? Like did they used to but then they stopped?

BTW, and this is a serious question, is the food decent?

[Kenswing]

I've never been there. Is it a "sports bar"?

Is there some history to this question? Like did they used to but then they stopped?

BTW, and this is a serious question, is the food decent?

It hasn’t opened yet. They can’t hire enough staff.

[Laker14]

It hasn’t opened yet. They can’t hire enough staff.

There are several of them around, aren't there? Are all of them closed due to staffing?

[M2inOR]

There's only one McGrady's and it's down near the Ezell Rec Center in the Village of St. Catherine's.

It's at the new public square area called Sawgrass.

Not open yet. Perhaps soon after they hire and train enough staff. The Villages even has a few videos on YouTube touring the inside and discussing the concept of the place.

[dewilson58]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?

Long way for you to drive for a screen.

[Villages Kahuna]

Maybe call and ask?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I’ve moved.

[Bogie Shooter]

This thread reads like an Abbot & Costello skit.:1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

This thread reads like an Abbot & Costello skit.:1rotfl:

Who is on first?

[Cupcake57]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?

Don't know about football, but saw a Sysco frozen foods truck unloading at McGrady's yesterday, so opening must be coming soon.

[Wing-nut2]

I hope not! I haven't watched Pro Sports since the first guy took a knee for the National Anthem,

[JMintzer]

Who is on first?

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f2/74/ca/f274caa2872b0f3aac275e9c207c0cd3.jpg

[Laker14]

There's only one McGrady's and it's down near the Ezell Rec Center in the Village of St. Catherine's.

It's at the new public square area called Sawgrass.

Not open yet. Perhaps soon after they hire and train enough staff. The Villages even has a few videos on YouTube touring the inside and discussing the concept of the place.

Sorry, I had it confused with Beef O'Bradys.

[Stu from NYC]

If they want to do a good business Sat and Sun afternoons how can they not show the games? Not to mention night games for various sports.

[vintageogauge]

There's a Sports Bar & Grille going in where woody's and the Polish Restaurant used to be on 301 near the turnpike ramps. Not golf car accessible but it's one more restaurant for the south, maybe this one will make it in that location.

[Garywt]

Sorry, I had it confused with Beef O'Bradys.

There are plenty of those around. I have never been though, something about the name. If it was just O’Bradys I might have tried it.

[coralway]

just get the NFL package on your cable - you can every game all season

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

just get the NFL package on your cable - you can every game all season

Can you get that with Xfinity?

How much?

[Papa_lecki]

Don’t recall if there are TVs in the bar.

I didnt think so

[thevillages2013]

just get the NFL package on your cable - you can every game all season

No, no you can’t on cable. Directv still has NFL Sunday Ticket exclusively

[photo1902]

Can you get that with Xfinity?

How much?

You cannot, unfortunately.

[DaleDivine]

I hope not! I haven't watched Pro Sports since the first guy took a knee for the National Anthem,

AMEN!!!
:pray::pray:

[thevillages2013]

If they want to do a good business Sat and Sun afternoons how can they not show the games? Not to mention night games for various sports.

I’m curious how much a single restaurant/bar pays for Directv just so they have the ability to show games between 1pm and 7:30 pm on Sundays on 8-10 different tvs. Pretty much any other day the NFL games and college are available on cable

[Worldseries27]

i’ve moved.
they still serving scotch

[Stu from NYC]

If a bar wants to be busy Sat and Sun how do they not show sports?

[bimmertl]

Can you get that with Xfinity?

How much?

Xfinity has a "sports and entertainment" package for $9.99 a month. During NFL season it includes a Red Zone package. 7 hours of no commercials NFL action every Sunday.

Constantly switches between games and shows every touchdown made.

Just activate it in Sept.

[Conniehar]

Season will be over before they open

[rsmurano]

For a few thousand of us, it’s going to be a 5-10 min walk. I’ve been seeing people working/training for over a month in there. We have seen Sysco deliver goods a month ago too. Hopefully by fall they will be open and if football players are still taking a knee, show something else.

[rrtjp]

If they want to do a good business Sat and Sun afternoons how can they not show the games? Not to mention night games for various sports.
By providing good service, good food and cold beer.

[Stu from NYC]

By providing good service, good food and cold beer.

Mealtimes agree with you but mid afternoon how will they attract a crowd?

In any case we will see what happens when they do open.

[Bill1701]

If it ever opens, they will have football.

[BlackHarley]

I want my $40 Beer Mug!

[rrtjp]

I want my $40 Beer Mug!

I’m in the beer mug lotto wish me luck, lol.

[Ragtop]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?
I believe that they will only screen Packer games. Large fan base that keeps the bar busy.

[OhioBuckeye]

BINGO, same here!

[GATORBILL66]

I don't watch the NFL or NBA, since they started giving a large percentage of television revenue to BLM. If your turn on an NFL game, you are donating to the BLM.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

All I can say is WOW!!!

[JoanTski]

[QUOTE=Laker14;2091811]I've never been there. Is it a "sports bar"?

Is there some history to this question? Like did they used to but then they stopped?

BTW, and this is a serious question, is the food decent?

[JoanTski]

O’Gradys isnt open yet!

[bimmertl]

I don't watch the NFL or NBA, since they started giving a large percentage of television revenue to BLM. If your turn on an NFL game, you are donating to the BLM.

The NFL makes 7.7 billion from TV deals, and another 3.1 billion from ads. So tell us your "source" for the "large percentage" claim.

PolitiFact | The NFL didn’t agree to donate $250M to Black Lives Matter (https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/jul/30/facebook-posts/nfl-didnt-agree-donate-250m-black-lives-matter/)

[JMintzer]

The NFL makes 7.7 billion from TV deals, and another 3.1 billion from ads. So tell us your "source" for the "large percentage" claim.

PolitiFact | The NFL didn’t agree to donate $250M to Black Lives Matter (https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/jul/30/facebook-posts/nfl-didnt-agree-donate-250m-black-lives-matter/)

According to the NFL, they most certainly did...

NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism
 (https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-commits-250m-over-10-year-period-to-combat-systemic-racism)

[vintageogauge]

Mealtimes agree with you but mid afternoon how will they attract a crowd?

In any case we will see what happens when they do open.

Mid-day Happy Hours.

[Bogie Shooter]

Mealtimes agree with you but mid afternoon how will they attract a crowd?

In any case we will see what happens when they do open.

What makes you think they are not attracting mid afternoon crowds? Oh wait, they are not even open and you are predicting problems for them. Really?

[Chi-Town]

Mealtimes agree with you but mid afternoon how will they attract a crowd?

In any case we will see what happens when they do open.

Hence the cold beer mention.

[Stu from NYC]

What makes you think they are not attracting mid afternoon crowds? Oh wait, they are not even open and you are predicting problems for them. Really?

Not predicting problems just throwing out a way to maximize sales.

[bimmertl]

According to the NFL, they most certainly did...

NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism
 (https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-commits-250m-over-10-year-period-to-combat-systemic-racism)

Where does it say they donated to the group "Black Lives Matter"? There is no mention in the article of BLM. It does state groups they have given money to and also mentions hundreds of grass roots funds, but no BLM.

You do understand BLM is a separate and distinct organization don't you?

[photo1902]

I don't watch the NFL or NBA, since they started giving a large percentage of television revenue to BLM. If your turn on an NFL game, you are donating to the BLM.

Good grief. Watch the NFL, don't watch the NFL. Whatever your flavor of the day is for not watching, get over it.

[JoMar]

Mealtimes agree with you but mid afternoon how will they attract a crowd?

In any case we will see what happens when they do open.

City Fire does ok

[mkjelenbaas]

Does anyone know if they’re going to show NFL games when the season gets here?
Why not just stay home?

[Conniehar]

Just saw the menu. Eh…. Super pricey

[Babubhat]

Won’t attract the Katie Belle crowd

[Stu from NYC]

Why not just stay home?

Not exactly a helpful response was it?

[JMintzer]

Why not just stay home?

Some people actually enjoy human interaction...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Just saw the menu. Eh…. Super pricey you have to be joking I hope , loooks pretty reasonable to me

[JSR22]

you have to be joking I hope , loooks pretty reasonable to me

Totally agree. Did not look expensive to me.

[M2inOR]

Just saw the menu. Eh…. Super pricey

Menu looks great, and not very pricey at all! Many choices for food and drinks.

If you want to see the menu, visit their Facebook page.

Many items tempt me. I expect initial crowds will be big.

Thanks to The Villages for trying a new idea south of 44.

Hoping that parking won't be a problem.

[Papa_lecki]

Where’s the menu? I looked for it and only found the open positions

[JSR22]

Where’s the menu? I looked for it and only found the open positions

On their FB page.

[bimmertl]

Totally agree. Did not look expensive to me.

$18.95 for a burger. Add 20% tip and tax and you'll come in around $25.

That's expensive!

[JSR22]

$18.95 for a burger. Add 20% tip and tax and you'll come in around $25.

That's expensive!
Within the same price as the better restaurants in TV. Not expensive.

[Stu from NYC]

Within the same price as the better restaurants in TV. Not expensive.

No matter where this is, very expensive burger

[Two Bills]

There is no way on this earth that I would pay $25 for a burger.
Burger and a couple of pints of Guinness, OK!

[dewilson58]

$18.95 for a burger. Add 20% tip and tax and you'll come in around $25. That's expensive!

A little steep after a round of golf.

:beer3:

[Papa_lecki]

No matter where this is, very expensive burger

The price of gourd beef is up 50% since last January. Don’t know what else comes with it, but I bet the price is up.

That $19 burger platter was probably $14 or $15 3 years ago

BTW, a Big Mac Value meal at McD’s in $9 plus tax

[retiredguy123]

The menu I saw has chips, but no fries. No fries? Bummer.

[Stu from NYC]

The menu I saw has chips, but no fries. No fries? Bummer.

Other than to save on some labor wonder why they would not have fries.

[M2inOR]

The menu I saw has chips, but no fries. No fries? Bummer.

In the UK (which includes Scotland) fries are called chips.

Fish and chips, for example.

[Papa_lecki]

From their Facebook page……

Log into Facebook | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/1153997534/posts/10227741605102982/)

Join us at our job fair at the Holiday Inn Express tomorrow from 1-7pm for McGradys Pub in The Villages. We are the largest restaurant in The Villages and will be opening very soon.
We need Full Time and Part Time Servers, Bartenders and Cooks immediately. We offer great benefits for Full Time employees with 3 weeks vacation.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity and join us tomorrow.

Holiday Inn Express
1810 S. Hwy 27
Clermont, FL. 34711

[Babubhat]

$18.95 for a burger. Add 20% tip and tax and you'll come in around $25.

That's expensive!

More like 27 percent

[Two Bills]

In the UK (which includes Scotland) fries are called chips.

Fish and chips, for example.

Tell me about it.
Many years ago on first trip to US. I ordered chips with a dinner, and got a mountain of crisps on plate.
Never made that mistake again!:ohdear:

[bimmertl]

More like 27 percent

Correct, 20% tip plus 7% sales tax.

[Lottoguy]

They won't show Packers games. The manager said the whole place will smell like cheese then.

[retiredguy123]

In the UK (which includes Scotland) fries are called chips.

Fish and chips, for example.
Most Villages restaurant menus that have "fish and chips" actually serve fries. But, I found it strange that the McGrady's menu says that the burger is served with chips. I hope that doesn't mean potato chips.

[M2inOR]

UK crisps are US chips, UK chips are like US steak fries.

If you order fries in the UK, you'll get French fries (aka pommes frites).

In Taiwan I learned that Sea Cucumber is NOT a vegetable grown in the sea.

[Two Bills]

UK crisps are US chips, UK chips are like US steak fries.

If you order fries in the UK, you'll get French fries (aka pommes frites).

In Taiwan I learned that Sea Cucumber is NOT a vegetable grown in the sea.


............and in Scotland, the natives are very partial to a Mars Bar deep fried in batter!barf

[Keefelane66]

The original question was will TVs be having NFL games this season. Morning int sea animals and food. Dementia medication please.

[Stu from NYC]

In the UK (which includes Scotland) fries are called chips.

Fish and chips, for example.

In England fish and chips comes with mushy peas which are very good but somehow never made it here.

[Keefelane66]

In England fish and chips comes with mushy peas which are very good but somehow never made it here.
Haven't had fish and chips in England but while in New Zealand fish and chips served fresh wrapped in newspaper. Now I visit Raglan Road Irish Pub Disney Springs, monthly dine-in or takeout.

[Papa_lecki]

The original question was will TVs be having NFL games this season. Morning int sea animals and food. Dementia medication please.

Welcome to TOTV
And we still don’t know the answer to the original question

[Two Bills]

The original question was will TVs be having NFL games this season. Morning int sea animals and food. Dementia medication please.

Question answered some way back. Thread now open to diversification!:icon_wink:

[retiredguy123]

Question answered some way back. Thread now open to diversification!:icon_wink:
I read every post and didn't see a definitive answer. The video walk through showed only one small television mounted above the bar, and none in the dining room or anywhere else. In the video, the manager talked a lot about the food and booze, but didn't say anything about football. So, my prediction is that this will not be a sports bar.

[retiredguy123]

In England fish and chips comes with mushy peas which are very good but somehow never made it here.
According to the manager, they will have mushy peas. They are green.

[Stu from NYC]

According to the manager, they will have mushy peas. They are green.

Great since my wife does not like peas more for me!!!!!

[Stu from NYC]

Question answered some way back. Thread now open to diversification!:icon_wink:

How else will these threads go on and on

[Skip]

Just bought some in Publix yesterday. In the canned vegetables aisle. I love 'em.

Says they are Irish. I always thought they were British. Any Brits out there? Where did they originate?

Skip
https://images.heb.com/is/image/HEBGrocery/002049905

[Stu from NYC]

Just bought some in Publix yesterday. In the canned vegetables aisle. I love 'em.

Says they are Irish. I always thought they were British. Any Brits out there? Where did they originate?

Skip
https://images.heb.com/is/image/HEBGrocery/002049905

Wow who would have thought they were available here, have to get a can at Publix

[Two Bills]

Wow who would have thought they were available here, have to get a can at Publix

Mushy peas were a Northern England thing, but slowly becoming more widespread.
Can't stand'em myself!

[retiredguy123]

Mushy peas were a Northern England thing, but slowly becoming more widespread.
Can't stand'em myself!
They look like refried beans, but green.

[Stu from NYC]

Mushy peas were a Northern England thing, but slowly becoming more widespread.
Can't stand'em myself!

Tried them in a pub in London some years where they were served with fish and chips and while they didnt look so good found out I liked them.

Have to look at the can label to see what is added to the peas.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I hope not! I haven't watched Pro Sports since the first guy took a knee for the National Anthem,

I've decided to not allow a few morons to deprive me of one of the pleasures in my life. But you do what you want.

[Laker14]

............and in Scotland, the natives are very partial to a Mars Bar deep fried in batter!barf

never heard that one, but if I lived in that weather I'd be deep frying Mars Bars and lots of other stuff in batter. Gotta have something to live for besides golf in sleet.

[Two Bills]

never heard that one, but if I lived in that weather I'd be deep frying Mars Bars and lots of other stuff in batter. Gotta have something to live for besides golf in sleet.

You must have picked a good day to play. :icon_wink:
I honestly believe Scottish rain is wetter than any other.
Should have tried trout fishing in Midge season. What a joy that is!
Wife and I actually love the place, and go every few years to tour.
The sun does shine. Honest!

[Two Bills]

Tried them in a pub in London some years where they were served with fish and chips and while they didnt look so good found out I liked them.

Have to look at the can label to see what is added to the peas.

Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with sodium bicarbonate, and then rinsed in fresh water, after which the peas are gathered in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil, and then simmered until the peas are softened and mushy.
Wikipedia

[Laker14]

You must have picked a good day to play. :icon_wink:
I honestly believe Scottish rain is wetter than any other.
Should have tried trout fishing in Midge season. What a joy that is!
Wife and I actually love the place, and go every few years to tour.
The sun does shine. Honest!

I've never been to Scotland, and frankly, I believe my wife and my days of international travel are over. However, were I to make a list of the places I'd love to see, Scotland would be very high on that list. I'm sure it's beautiful, rain, sleet and all that comes with it.

[Stu from NYC]

I've never been to Scotland, and frankly, I believe my wife and my days of international travel are over. However, were I to make a list of the places I'd love to see, Scotland would be very high on that list. I'm sure it's beautiful, rain, sleet and all that comes with it.

We have been there twice on cruises and it is a beautiful place with lots of history.

And it does not rain all the time and when it does not all day

[OhioBuckeye]

I hope not! I haven't watched Pro Sports since the first guy took a knee for the National Anthem,

Can’t believe that any American could put a kneeling football player ahead of our flag & our Military. Please don’t tell me it’s only a football game, well their coaches & owners should tell their player to keep their kneeling where it does most good, in Washington! Or get rid of them. Come on people, our country comes first not protest or BLM!

[JSR22]

Can’t believe that any American could put a kneeling football player ahead of our flag & our Military. Please don’t tell me it’s only a football game, well their coaches & owners should tell their player to keep their kneeling where it does most good, in Washington! Or get rid of them. Come on people, our country comes first not protest or BLM!

Many of us enjoy watching the NFL games and will continue. We have a Choice and I choose to watch.

[Bogie Shooter]

Can’t believe that any American could put a kneeling football player ahead of our flag & our Military. Please don’t tell me it’s only a football game, well their coaches & owners should tell their player to keep their kneeling where it does most good, in Washington! Or get rid of them. Come on people, our country comes first not protest or BLM!

Old news……
Check the old threads.

[Stu from NYC]

Can’t believe that any American could put a kneeling football player ahead of our flag & our Military. Please don’t tell me it’s only a football game, well their coaches & owners should tell their player to keep their kneeling where it does most good, in Washington! Or get rid of them. Come on people, our country comes first not protest or BLM!

I still will watch but will not spend a dime on the corporate sponsors of football.

[Normal]

Why would McGrady’s have football? Golf man, all golf!

[Keefelane66]

Many of us enjoy watching the NFL games and will continue. We have a Choice and I choose to watch.
I'll vote for that too.

[Stu from NYC]

Why would McGrady’s have football? Golf man, all golf!

When ever I am tired and cannot fall asleep find watching golf a great thing to help me catch some zzzzz. Soccer comes in second.To each his own.

[JMintzer]

Why would McGrady’s have football? Golf man, all golf!

If they don't have football, they most certainly will have futbol... :icon_wink:

[Keefelane66]

Today V****** N**’s
McGrady’s Restaurant & Pub appears to be struggling to find workers after job fair this weekend.

[Normal]

I think it opens next week. The menu has been posted on FB

[OhioBuckeye]

I’m not telling anybody what to watch & not to watch, but if you like seeing a cry baby million dollar player protesting something that has nothing to do with the American flag & our Military. You’re right there in the same boat as the player. So watch your football & I’ll keep praying for our country! Not here to argue, just here to hear what the American people think about our country.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Could you explain to me while all the controversy about kneeling the military were still showing up in uniform at games , the color guards were still performing, service people were singing the national anthem, the air force was still doing fly overs and the Golden Knights and other military sky dive teams were still jumping into stadiums , I have an idea perhaps like many they understood that it was never about disrespect of the military and were smart enough to know that

[JSR22]

Could you explain to me while all the controversy about kneeling the military were still showing up in uniform at games , the color guards were still performing, service people were singing the national anthem, the air force was still doing fly overs and the Golden Knights and other military sky dive teams were still jumping into stadiums , I have an idea perhaps like many they understood that it was never about disrespect of the military and were smart enough to know that

100% agree!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Could you explain to me while all the controversy about kneeling the military were still showing up in uniform at games , the color guards were still performing, service people were singing the national anthem, the air force was still doing fly overs and the Golden Knights and other military sky dive teams were still jumping into stadiums , I have an idea perhaps like many they understood that it was never about disrespect of the military and were smart enough to know that

I think you're right. The NFL is still doing a lot of patriotic things and donating lots of money to charity. As I said, I've enjoyed following my team for over 60 years. Being down here and watching there games brings back a little feeling of home. I fell that if I stopped watching games because of a few morons, (and they are in the minority) then they win and I lose.

I'm not criticising people who have chosen to not watch games because of them. I just think that we all have to make our own decisions.

[JMintzer]

Could you explain to me while all the controversy about kneeling the military were still showing up in uniform at games , the color guards were still performing, service people were singing the national anthem, the air force was still doing fly overs and the Golden Knights and other military sky dive teams were still jumping into stadiums , I have an idea perhaps like many they understood that it was never about disrespect of the military and were smart enough to know that

The NFL is paid by the various military branches to be allowed to do many of those things...

[Bogie Shooter]

The NFL is paid by the various military branches to be allowed to do many of those things...

Do you have a link supporting that?

[Bilyclub]

I think it opens next week. The menu has been posted on FB

I only see the beer and drink menu posted.

[Keefelane66]

Do you have a link supporting that?
Prior to 2016 yes they did pay not anymore
NFL does not get paid for acts of patriotism | wusa9.com (https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/verify/verify-military-nfl-acts-of-patriotism-kneeling-national-anthem/65-730024a0-3286-4d28-afe8-996606547da7)

[Laker14]

I’m not telling anybody what to watch & not to watch, but if you like seeing a cry baby million dollar player protesting something that has nothing to do with the American flag & our Military. You’re right there in the same boat as the player. So watch your football & I’ll keep praying for our country! Not here to argue, just here to hear what the American people think about our country.


Yeah, right.. absolutely nothing argumentative about that post.
Oh, and thank you for giving me permission. I appreciate it.

[Laker14]

Could you explain to me while all the controversy about kneeling the military were still showing up in uniform at games , the color guards were still performing, service people were singing the national anthem, the air force was still doing fly overs and the Golden Knights and other military sky dive teams were still jumping into stadiums , I have an idea perhaps like many they understood that it was never about disrespect of the military and were smart enough to know that

exactly.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

The NFL is paid by the various military branches to be allowed to do many of those things... are you implying that the armed forces has so little integrity , that they would pay someone that was disrespecting them in public , or forcing all those men and woman in the stands to basically be paid stooges for the benefit of an organization that had no respect for them

[Papa_lecki]

Do you have a link supporting that?

Are 5 articles enough?

Report: Defense Dept. paid NFL millions of taxpayer dollars to salute troops | PBS News Weekend (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops)

US Defense Department paid 14 NFL teams $5.4M to honor soldiers - CBSSports.com (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/us-defense-department-paid-14-nfl-teams-54m-to-honor-soldiers/)

DoD paid $53 million of taxpayers' money to pro sports for military tributes, report says | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2015/11/06/Department-of-Defense-paid-53-million-to-pro-sports-for-military-tributes-report-says/stories/201511060140)

How the Pentagon Paid for NFL Displays of Patriotism - Truthdig (https://www.truthdig.com/articles/pentagon-paid-nfl-displays-patriotism/)

NFL's tangled ties with national anthem don't run deep - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-nfls-tangled-ties-with-the-national-anthem-dont-run-deep/)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

The real interesting thing for me is , every so often when this disrespect of the flag and kneeling talk comes up no one seems to bring up how the flag was used during the storming of the capital , Oh wait a minute I forgot , the guys using the flags to beat capital police were the same guys protesting the disrespect of the flag by players GO CELTICS ( I mean can I say that guys??)

[JMintzer]

Do you have a link supporting that?

Most certainly.

The Crazy Amount of Money the Military Gives to the NFL (https://www.sportscasting.com/amount-money-military-gives-nfl/)

But, it not appears that they no longer pay the NFL (it had nothing to do with anyone kneeling, as it stopped a few months before that happened...). It was stopped after a report came out about how much the DOD was paying, causing a bit of a ruckus...

[JMintzer]

are you implying that the armed forces has so little integrity , that they would pay someone that was disrespecting them in public , or forcing all those men and woman in the stands to basically be paid stooges for the benefit of an organization that had no respect for them

I implied no such thing. The payments stopped few months BEFORE a certain benchwarmer knelt...

[ocpaul66]

There's a Sports Bar & Grille going in where woody's and the Polish Restaurant used to be on 301 near the turnpike ramps. Not golf car accessible but it's one more restaurant for the south, maybe this one will make it in that location.

Do you have an approximate date of opening?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I read the original statement that was made and still ask the same question , I wasn’t talking about the spin that came later

[Bogie Shooter]

Prior to 2016 yes they did pay not anymore
NFL does not get paid for acts of patriotism | wusa9.com (https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/verify/verify-military-nfl-acts-of-patriotism-kneeling-national-anthem/65-730024a0-3286-4d28-afe8-996606547da7)

Are 5 articles enough?

Report: Defense Dept. paid NFL millions of taxpayer dollars to salute troops | PBS News Weekend (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/defense-department-paid-5-4-million-nfl-honor-troops)

US Defense Department paid 14 NFL teams $5.4M to honor soldiers - CBSSports.com (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/us-defense-department-paid-14-nfl-teams-54m-to-honor-soldiers/)

DoD paid $53 million of taxpayers' money to pro sports for military tributes, report says | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2015/11/06/Department-of-Defense-paid-53-million-to-pro-sports-for-military-tributes-report-says/stories/201511060140)

How the Pentagon Paid for NFL Displays of Patriotism - Truthdig (https://www.truthdig.com/articles/pentagon-paid-nfl-displays-patriotism/)

NFL's tangled ties with national anthem don't run deep - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-nfls-tangled-ties-with-the-national-anthem-dont-run-deep/)

5 articles wasn’t really necessary. Guess you are trying to make some kind of point………

[Bogie Shooter]

Do you have a link supporting that?

Most certainly.

The Crazy Amount of Money the Military Gives to the NFL (https://www.sportscasting.com/amount-money-military-gives-nfl/)

But, it not appears that they no longer pay the NFL (it had nothing to do with anyone kneeling, as it stopped a few months before that happened...). It was stopped after a report came out about how much the DOD was paying, causing a bit of a ruckus...
Thanks

[jasonwhistle]

I hope not! I haven't watched Pro Sports since the first guy took a knee for the National Anthem,

Same here fella!!! No more NFL for me!
Quite shocked people still watch it.

[OhioBuckeye]

Not here trying to give anybody permission to watch what they want just wanting to see if football or our country is more important, that’s all. So if you like Colin Kaepernick’s argument it’s your privilege. Mines with our Military & what our flag represents! Like me it’s just telling me where our country is heading. I watch football but it’s College ball. So if you want to watch Croquet I won’t give you permission. God Bless!

[Laker14]

Not here trying to give anybody permission to watch what they want just wanting to see if football or our country is more important, that’s all. So if you like Colin Kaepernick’s argument it’s your privilege. Mines with our Military & what our flag represents! Like me it’s just telling me where our country is heading. I watch football but it’s College ball. So if you want to watch Croquet I won’t give you permission. God Bless!

My issue is not with what you watch or don't watch, my issue is with those who feel compelled to bring it up. It's an emotionally charged issue, guaranteed to turn a thread into a politically heated argument.
Obviously, if the OP has asked the question he asked, he has made his decision. The only reason to bring it up is to start an argument, and to issue a judgement.

[Keefelane66]

I don't watch the NFL or NBA, since they started giving a large percentage of television revenue to BLM. If your turn on an NFL game, you are donating to the BLM.
South Carolina state offices closed today for Confederates Day

[Bilyclub]

South Carolina state offices closed today for Confederates Day

So, must be a state holiday.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The real interesting thing for me is , every so often when this disrespect of the flag and kneeling talk comes up no one seems to bring up how the flag was used during the storming of the capital , Oh wait a minute I forgot , the guys using the flags to beat capital police were the same guys protesting the disrespect of the flag by players GO CELTICS ( I mean can I say that guys??)

Even though they may be doing it for different reasons, I put the morons that stormed the capitol in the same boat as kneeling professional athletes. I don't like it when anyone disrespects out flag or our country.

[Stu from NYC]

So when will McGrady's open, will they show football and can we stay till the games over?

Wonder how many posts it will take to get the answer?

[Keefelane66]

So when will McGrady's open, will they show football and can we stay till the games over?

Wonder how many posts it will take to get the answer?
Yes, No, Maybe are you buying?

[Babubhat]

What does any of this have to do with the pub opening?

[retiredguy123]

So when will McGrady's open, will they show football and can we stay till the games over?

Wonder how many posts it will take to get the answer?
The Villages walk through video only shows one small television mounted above the bar. If they show football games, only a few customers will be able to watch it. So, I don't think they will be open past 10 PM.

They held a hiring event on Saturday in Clermont, which makes no sense to me if you want to hire people to work in The Villages.

[Babubhat]

Seems ridiculous. Gas commuting will be more than wages earned. Gators is best tv opt

[asianthree]

The Villages walk through video only shows one small television mounted above the bar. If they show football games, only a few customers will be able to watch it. So, I don't think they will be open past 10 PM.

They held a hiring event on Saturday in Clermont, which makes no sense to me if you want to hire people to work in The Villages.

It’s not rocket science, The first hiring event didn’t meet their goal. So as a business you look for employees where you can find them. A waitress we know drives from Ocala, so her kids can get an education here. Education is important to many parents

[Stu from NYC]

The Villages walk through video only shows one small television mounted above the bar. If they show football games, only a few customers will be able to watch it. So, I don't think they will be open past 10 PM.

They held a hiring event on Saturday in Clermont, which makes no sense to me if you want to hire people to work in The Villages.

I would guess that these days you get people wherever you can find them and hope they stay.

[photo1902]

I would guess that these days you get people wherever you can find them and hope they stay.

And I think a lot of people would be surprised to learn how far a lot of the workers at the various locations in and around The Villages commute to work.

[Bogie Shooter]

The Villages walk through video only shows one small television mounted above the bar. If they show football games, only a few customers will be able to watch it. So, I don't think they will be open past 10 PM.

They held a hiring event on Saturday in Clermont, which makes no sense to me if you want to hire people to work in The Villages.

It’s not rocket science, The first hiring event didn’t meet their goal. So as a business you look for employees where you can find them. A waitress we know drives from Ocala, so her kids can get an education here. Education is important to many parents

I would guess that these days you get people wherever you can find them and hope they stay.

Is it beginning to make more sense?

[Stu from NYC]

And I think a lot of people would be surprised to learn how far a lot of the workers at the various locations in and around The Villages commute to work.

Learned that one after we had our Florida room put in they gave us a window washing. Lady doing it commuted every day from New Smyrna over an hour away.

Asked her where old Smyrna was and she had no idea. Must be an old one somewhere.

[Keefelane66]

Learned that one after we had our Florida room put in they gave us a window washing. Lady doing it commuted every day from New Smyrna over an hour away.

Asked her where old Smyrna was and she had no idea. Must be an old one somewhere.
It only confirms they don’t grow the brightest in Florida, it’s a 78 mile drive.

[REDCART]

We had a young waitress at Toojays in Lake Sumter Landing who commutes from Tampa. That was when gas was cheaper but that’s a hell of a commute