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Southside Gathering new day new place

Happy New Year one and all,

We had 19 people show up to watch Army drop a double digit lead in the second half to West Virginia. Still a great season for the Commander-in-Chief winning Black Knights.

Time has drawn nigh for our monthly Southside Gathering. We start 2021 with a Southside Gathering that is at a new location and on a different night. Here are the particulars:

Who: Who do you think you are, mister big shot?

What: The January Southside Gathering of USMA grads, family, and friends of grads

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 27 January, starting at 1900 HRS

WHERE: CROSSTOWN GRILL, Peachtree City, GA

Why: On Wednesday, Crosstown Grill has half price wine all day; they have a great menu and it is quiet.

Bring your significant other for a Wednesday Southside date night.

Jack F. Smith ’81
El Capitan
Southside Gathering

 

Army vs West Virginia Liberty Bowl Southside Watch Party at CROSSTOWN GRILL

 

Long subject for rather simple concept.

We did have 17 people show up to watch Army capture the Commander-in-Chief trophy by trouncing Air Force in a game never in question. (yes the passing of time may have confused me as to how close the game was…but the fact is we won so convincingly, that Army takes the trophy. Case closed)

Army plays the West Virginia Mountaineers for the 2020 rendition of the Independence Bowl. The Southside will gather to watch the game….but it is important that you actually read the subject line…we have a change in venue. Here are the particulars:

WHO: All of you and anyone else you can drag with you

WHAT: Army plays the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Independence Bowl

WHEN: New Years Eve, 31 December 2020, at 1600 hrs

WHERE: BREAK, BREAK, BREAK Crosstown Grill in Peachtree City, GA

WHY: Crosstown Grill Happy Hour is from 1400-1700 every day. Thursday is VIP day where VIP members get half off 20 oz drinks, They have really good food and, for every one who shows up, I will personally tell you why we had a change in venue.

Trust me, I fully expect at least two people will show up at the wrong venue. I would tell you who but most of the regulars already know.

See you Thursday!

Jack F. Smith ’81
El Capitan
Southside Gathering

Army vs. Air Force CiC Football game watch party – Southside

Commander and Chief Trophy game.

We had 35 show up to watch Army put a 3-0 unsurmountable halftime lead on Navy which translated to a dominating 15-0 Black Knight victory.

Saturday, Army lays claim to the Commander in Chief trophy following a beat down of Air Force.

The Southside watch party is on with the following particulars:

WHAT: Air Force vs Army Southside football game watch party

WHEN: Saturday, 19 Dec, at 1500 hours

WHERE: Y-Knots Sports Bar and Grill…upstairs, down stairs, just look for people wearing the black, the grey, and the gold

According to ESPN, Army has a 52% probability of a victory…obviously a pick-em game but ESPN has not been wrong on a single Army game this year.

Let us barbecue some birds on Saturday,

Jack F. Smith ’81
El Capitan
Southside Gathering

Army / Navy Viewing Party – Southside

Here we go,

In a two week span:

Army plays Navy at West Point 12 Dec
Army Plays Air Force at West Point 19 Dec
Army plays in the Independence Bowl 26 Dec

To the point of this specific e-mail…here are the particulars:

WHO: Every man, women and child (over the age of 21) who wants to watch the Army-Navy game with other like minded individuals

WHAT: The first Army-Navy game at West Point since World War II

WHEN: Saturday, 12 December, in the awesome year of 2020, promptly at 1500 hrs

WHERE: The second level at Y-Knots Sports Bar and Grill, Peachtree City, GA (note: Y-Knots has three levels) We will bleed over into the lowest level if enough people requires such a move

Reminder that we had 75 people show up at last year’s game, to include eight squids. I suspect there will be less this year because of how great a year this has been…socially speaking.

For those wondering what to do Saturday morning…ESPN College Game Day show will air from the hallowed grounds of the United States Military Academy from 9:00 AM until noon on Saturday. Guaranteed to have some great stories and film of life at each of the academies.

According to ESPN, Army has a 76% probability of victory.

Not to doubt ESPN, but bring your lucky charm as we sing second at the conclusion of the game.

Looking forward to seeing one and all,

Jack F. Smith ’81
El Capitan
Southside Gathering

GA Southern vs Army Southside Watch Party

We had five people show up to watch the Tulane-Army beat down. Not bad considering the late scheduling of the game on ESPN2.

This week Army hosts GA Southern. A little info on this team: GA Southern is 6-2 with only two close losses were to Coastal Carolina and the University of Louisiana, both of which are currently in the top 25. One would think GA Southern would be favored, but ESPN has Army at a 71 % chance of a victory and favored by 4 points. It should be noted that ESPN has been correct on all eight of Army’s games to date.

WHAT: Southside Watch Party for the GA Southern vs Army football game

WHEN: 1200 hrs, 21 November

WHERE: Y-Knots Sports Bar and Grill, Peachtree City, GA

For those unable to attend, the game is airing on CBSSN.

Looking forward to seeing one and all,

Jack F. Smith ’81
El Capitan
Southside Gathering