re: Bama fans: How does the Rose Bowl stadium compare to SEC venues?

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I don't know, but on TV it looks like it's lit with lanterns and the seats are 300 yards from the field due to the low, gradual incline.

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It is. I was in like the 25th or so row for the game vs. Texas, but it felt like I was about only 5 feet above the field, but like a mile away from it as well. The have done some renovations since then, but it was a dump. As others have said, you have to leave the stadium proper to go to any sort of facilities. All the concession stands in my area were out of almost everything by half time. No more drink cups, ice, etc. They had beer cups, but no beer left.

The field looked very nice since they replaced it as soon as The Rose Bowl was over, but you could feel it move under your feet. Very strange feeling.

If I were to rank it with the rest of the SEC stadiums (not counting Mizzou, UK, or A&M) I would place it above Ole Miss, Miss St, and Vandy and on par with South Carolina and Tennessee.