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re: First trip to Bryant-Denny Saturday.. what to expect?
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:49 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:49 pm to AubieALUMdvm
"However, don't expect a loud crowd"
Agree and disagree. BDS is good for about 2 or 3 loud atmospheres a year and occasionally a very loud atmosphere. It certainly isn't as loud or isn't as CONSISTENTLY loud as LSU, Florida, A&M, or even Auburn but make no mistake it can and does get loud.
I'm biased and there are some amazing game day experiences throughout the SEC but I'd put Bama's overall game day experience (stadium niceness, pageantry, campus presentation, ease of transportation, ease of tailgating, campus atmosphere, and stadium atmosphere as a total package) ahead of any other SEC team's besides probably LSU.
As for the Ole Miss game, it's never a great atmosphere because Bama's literally lost like 1 home game to them in the last 40 years. Kinda hard to work up a sense of urgency among fans with that kind of history.
Agree and disagree. BDS is good for about 2 or 3 loud atmospheres a year and occasionally a very loud atmosphere. It certainly isn't as loud or isn't as CONSISTENTLY loud as LSU, Florida, A&M, or even Auburn but make no mistake it can and does get loud.
I'm biased and there are some amazing game day experiences throughout the SEC but I'd put Bama's overall game day experience (stadium niceness, pageantry, campus presentation, ease of transportation, ease of tailgating, campus atmosphere, and stadium atmosphere as a total package) ahead of any other SEC team's besides probably LSU.
As for the Ole Miss game, it's never a great atmosphere because Bama's literally lost like 1 home game to them in the last 40 years. Kinda hard to work up a sense of urgency among fans with that kind of history.
This post was edited on 9/24/13 at 6:53 pm
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Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:50 pm to PharmacistReb
Really loud pre game when vids of Julio are shown then a so-so effort following.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:50 pm to narddogg81
Ugly arse houndstooth pattern.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:51 pm to Seand504
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Oh and I hear it smells like corndogs.....
He said Bryant-Denny,not "Smells like Death Valley" stadium.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:52 pm to PharmacistReb
A whole lot of this...
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:53 pm to PharmacistReb
First of all, you have great seats. You might be on the last row in the upper bowl, and you'll have a little space behind you for your stuff. (It might not be like that the entire stadium, but it's like that in the corners).
The fans are generally really quiet in the stadium, for an SEC school. Especially in the lower bowl. I've never heard of any opposing fan being treated poorly in Tuscaloosa
The fans are generally really quiet in the stadium, for an SEC school. Especially in the lower bowl. I've never heard of any opposing fan being treated poorly in Tuscaloosa
Posted on 9/24/13 at 6:58 pm to Govt Tide
I've been to BDS several times (twice for iron bowl). Was surprised it was not louder for Iron bowls.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:03 pm to PharmacistReb
Ramp Lady. Look for her. She is so awesome.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:05 pm to AubieALUMdvm
I've wondered that too. There have been quite a few loud moments in BDS during Iron Bowls but I always thought growing up that Legion Field was a louder stadium.
BDS has had some games that were every bit as loud as any I had been to in Auburn, LSU, Florida, etc though. 2005 Florida, 2003 Oklahoma, 1999 Mississippi State to name a few were off the charts atmosphere wise.
BDS has had some games that were every bit as loud as any I had been to in Auburn, LSU, Florida, etc though. 2005 Florida, 2003 Oklahoma, 1999 Mississippi State to name a few were off the charts atmosphere wise.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:08 pm to PharmacistReb
Heroin everywhere.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:11 pm to Govt Tide
If that is the case, it could be the acoustics of the stadium. The lower bowl isn't particularly steep, so sound might get a little spread out.
That or our fan base is really spoiled.
That or our fan base is really spoiled.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:15 pm to trippnbama
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He said Bryant-Denny,not "Smells like Death Valley" stadium.
That's not very coherent..... Can we try again?
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:16 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
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If that is the case, it could be the acoustics of the stadium. The lower bowl isn't particularly steep, so sound might get a little spread out.
That or our fan base is really spoiled.
It's a little bit of both. I do feel like a lot of the sound does escape from the stadium. I think it has to do with the structure.
Really if you think about it, all of the 100,000+ stadiums are really not known for being the loudest in America. It's kinda weird.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:17 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
I've been to most stadiums in the SEC, and at least the top 3 loudest games I've been to were at BDS. However, it's pretty quiet against bad teams.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:24 pm to chizhead
Wait...there is an Auburn fan who can type? This is mind blowing.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:27 pm to PharmacistReb
Not as many blue hairs as in the past and probably the nicest stadium in the league as far as condition and asthetics.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:28 pm to pvilleguru
BOOM! Nicely done pville. 
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:28 pm to PharmacistReb
they are a boring, docile fan base for the most part
teeth will be few and far between
teeth will be few and far between
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:29 pm to pvilleguru
Rocky Block in 2009 was deafening. It was the loudest I've ever heard Bryant Denny.
To the OP, you're gonna enjoy your time in Tuscaloosa. Get to the quad early and take a walk around our campus. Head down to the houndstooth and get some BBQ nachos from Big Bad Wolf and wash them down with a yellowhammer. Try to mix it up with a cool crowd of our fans and you'll definitely be treated well. After the game head to the bear trap rooftop if the weather is nice or go to innisfree and try to get some strange.
To the OP, you're gonna enjoy your time in Tuscaloosa. Get to the quad early and take a walk around our campus. Head down to the houndstooth and get some BBQ nachos from Big Bad Wolf and wash them down with a yellowhammer. Try to mix it up with a cool crowd of our fans and you'll definitely be treated well. After the game head to the bear trap rooftop if the weather is nice or go to innisfree and try to get some strange.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 7:32 pm to Draconian Sanctions
You mother flea flickers are gunning for a rivalry. 
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