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Questions about Tuscaloosa trip

Posted on 9/12/16 at 10:24 am
Posted by Roll711
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 9/12/16 at 10:24 am
Bunch of us are going to get a bus from Atlanta. Few questions:
1. Think Kentucky game will be fun or should we wait (and pay) extra for A & M?
2. Anyone recommend a bus company with good service and nice coach buses?
3. Thinking of arriving five hours before game, thoughts?

Thanks!
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 10:28 am to
1. I guess it depends on if you want to watch a likely blowout(Kentucky) or a closer game(A&M) A&M tickets will be more expensive, though Kentucky is HOmecoming and can sometimes be a tough ticket.

2. No experience with this.

3. With a bus, would y'all have tailgating supplies? Meeting someone with a tailgate? Would y'all just post up at a bar for 5 hours? I think getting there 5 hours early for an 11AM kick would be awful, but would be ablast for a 6PM kick. 2:30 kick would be fun as well.
Posted by Bamafan15
Member since Jan 2016
6820 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 10:34 am to
1. I think both of those games will be good atmospheres so either one is a good choice. Kentucky won't put up a challenge but it'll be homecoming against an SEC school so that'll be fun.

2. No experience with that

3. If u arrive 5 hours early, u could always go eat, tailgate, go in the Bryant museum, walk around the campus, and then pass time until the stadium opens an hour or two before the game.
Posted by cjared036
Houston, tx
Member since Dec 2009
9569 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 11:26 am to
1. I would go to ATM game. But I like close games. the blowouts bore me.
Posted by Bama54
Neverland
Member since Nov 2011
5096 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 11:31 am to
1. As stated UK is HC and HC even against a non SEC nobody can by pricey just b/C. If A & M continues to shine that ticket is going to be real pricy.

2. How many people are you talking about bringing? Here is one to check out Buckhead Coach. If not a whole bunch of people might look at renting a motorhome with a driver.

3. For a 12 CDT game this would be a bit early, unless it was HC and you wanted to catch the parade. However as another posted said for a 2:30 or later game it would be OK
Posted by Roll711
Member since Aug 2016
8 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 12:31 pm to
It's going to be 30+ of us, and we're bringing tailgating goodies. We should be able to hit A&M on budget, so that's the game. I'll get a quote from Buckhead Coach, but want multiple quotes so other recs appreciated, else I'll try good ole google. Thanks!
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
6423 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 1:19 pm to
Hope you really, really, really like "Sweet Home Alabama." It's like it is on freakin' repeat on game day. Every red neck thinks he's super original blasting that song at their tailgate. Barf.
Posted by CrimsonCrusade
Member since Jan 2014
5685 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 1:28 pm to
Kentucky game will still be fun, especially since it's Homecoming. Plus you won't have to worry about a potential loss ruining the experience. If it's your first time coming to a game, you will have a blast regardless of opponent. I still remember seeing it all for the first time as a little boy, and that was a game against North Texas.
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
39578 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 2:11 pm to
quote:

1. Think Kentucky game will be fun or should we wait (and pay) extra for A & M?


They'll both be fun. Kentucky will be a blowout but it's also probably going to start late afternoon or at night. Texas A&M game will almost certainly be at 2:30

Ole miss vs LSU and Arkansas vs Auburn are the other big games that day. If you're leaving right after the game on the same bus, then I'd wanna get my money's worth of the atmosphere and go to the later game.

quote:

3. Thinking of arriving five hours before game, thoughts?



Only way to do it for a later game. I'd even go as far as saying get to Tuscaloosa around 11 if we kick off at 6:45. Y'all can post up somewhere, eat, drink, and watch the other games. Georgia vs Tennessee will be the CBS game when we play Kentucky, Mizzou and LSU will either be the early game or they'll kickoff around the same time as us.
Posted by Roll711
Member since Aug 2016
8 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 2:32 pm to
First quote was for over $3000, more than expected :-(.
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
39578 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 2:48 pm to
Y'all could always look into the amtrack
Posted by Roll711
Member since Aug 2016
8 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 4:41 pm to
Anyone ever take rally bus? Any good? Looks like we could do it cheaper and not have to put down a deposit: LINK
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
39578 posts
Posted on 9/12/16 at 8:14 pm to
My sister has taken it from Fort Worth to Arlington, said it was worth it
Posted by Roll711
Member since Aug 2016
8 posts
Posted on 9/14/16 at 7:56 am to
Sweet, thanks!
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