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My experience in the west tower (alumni side) suites for the Arkansas game
Posted on 11/29/16 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 11/29/16 at 6:54 pm
For those who haven't been up there -- there's a common area in the middle with food and seating, and then boxes/suites on both sides of the common area.
The common area and the boxes were packed. There were A LOT of people, too many people, and I'd imagine there is usually even more.
If you didn't have a seat it was very difficult to watch the game, and many people weren't watching.
Overall the atmosphere was as stale as the thick air. Not enough windows were open. You couldn't hear the crowd. The tv's in the common area weren't the CBS feed, so you couldn't see replays.
The food was gross, and a small set up for the amount of people. I understand they're not going to have great food, but it was bad. Hummus, chips, concession stand nacho cheese, and taco-bell grade ground beef. Corn bread too. This was expected. I knew it was going to be bad, but didn't expect it to be that bad.
I ended up going down to the Chic-fil-a stand and buying a soggy sandwich and watched the 4th quarter on top of the hill -- and it was much more enjoyable.
I imagine most like the 'special' feeling of having an oversized plastic ticket and rubbing elbows with prominent figures in the program. I did see Pinkel get into an elevator, and even I got a little giddy.
I'm sure the alcohol is a big reason people like it. Heat or AC when the weather is extreme. And easy access to bathrooms. But overall I pretty much hated it. Definitely think they let too many people up there.
The common area and the boxes were packed. There were A LOT of people, too many people, and I'd imagine there is usually even more.
If you didn't have a seat it was very difficult to watch the game, and many people weren't watching.
Overall the atmosphere was as stale as the thick air. Not enough windows were open. You couldn't hear the crowd. The tv's in the common area weren't the CBS feed, so you couldn't see replays.
The food was gross, and a small set up for the amount of people. I understand they're not going to have great food, but it was bad. Hummus, chips, concession stand nacho cheese, and taco-bell grade ground beef. Corn bread too. This was expected. I knew it was going to be bad, but didn't expect it to be that bad.
I ended up going down to the Chic-fil-a stand and buying a soggy sandwich and watched the 4th quarter on top of the hill -- and it was much more enjoyable.
I imagine most like the 'special' feeling of having an oversized plastic ticket and rubbing elbows with prominent figures in the program. I did see Pinkel get into an elevator, and even I got a little giddy.
I'm sure the alcohol is a big reason people like it. Heat or AC when the weather is extreme. And easy access to bathrooms. But overall I pretty much hated it. Definitely think they let too many people up there.
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Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:08 pm to Sleeping Tiger
I've been once. It was ok. I was on the East side though and it was a 70 degree kickoff so the windows were open. I don't know if they have different food for different games/suites but we had brats, pulled pork, nachos, veggie and cheese plates and peanuts. Not gourmet but it was fine. The atmosphere does kind of suck though because most people aren't there for the game, as you said.
All in all, it's pretty much the same as any suite I've been to for sporting events. Cards, Rams and Blues
I prefer being in my seats, but if I get invited again I'll go.
All in all, it's pretty much the same as any suite I've been to for sporting events. Cards, Rams and Blues
I prefer being in my seats, but if I get invited again I'll go.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:23 pm to JesusQuintana
Yeah, I have no business complaining about the food. Standard for that kind of deal.
TL:DR version of that post: I thought there was a little too many people for the space.
TL:DR version of that post: I thought there was a little too many people for the space.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:29 pm to Sleeping Tiger
I was there for one of the early games. It wasn't packed at all. The food was pretty bland. My seat was in the front row of the suite and the windows were down so it was pretty much the same as being part of the crowd.
It is an oddity to watch the game a dozen feet from Kit Bond. But once that feeling has passed, it's just a novelty. Getting in and out of the stadium with ease is one of the best parts.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Good seats and plenty of "atmosphere" for the games earlier in the season (windows down). I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
It is an oddity to watch the game a dozen feet from Kit Bond. But once that feeling has passed, it's just a novelty. Getting in and out of the stadium with ease is one of the best parts.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Good seats and plenty of "atmosphere" for the games earlier in the season (windows down). I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 7:44 pm to the808bass
Windows down and a seat like that would have changed the experience entirely.
I would definitely sign up for that.
I would definitely sign up for that.
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