TexanMark

According to the info we got with the season tix info, Lot 9 is overflow parking only now and assume y'all will get there in plenty of time. For the South side of the stadium on property, you've got 7P and 8. Not sure of traffic flow coming out of 7P but coming out of 8 will definitely be heading South. I don't think cash pricing has come out yet for this season but most it should be would be $20. I see Lot 7 on the map...what is Lot 7P? Is that the permit area of 7? As I remembered they had Lot 7 sectioned between permit and open parking in '06. Stupid to raise parking 33% in one year for a team struggling.

The official Bulls tailgate is on the south side of the stadium .... always has been. IIRC Lot 4 has some big tailgate...is it the student one?

Thanks Jim...for the info on HCC Well the beauty of my tailgate...I'll be flying a distinct flag and everyone should have my cell phone. You are welcomed to come by and have a beer and coney on me. I thought about Lot 4...but being visiting fans I wondered if we would get hassled by the students. Is Lot 4 pretty easy to get out and head south to Pinellas County? Most of us are staying over on the beaches.

If one of you is energetic...if you get 15 USF fans together you can buy tickets for $15 each Call 301-405-8508 or email atomeny@umd.edu

I had a lot lined up on Woodlawn but the lot is under contract and the new owner isn't going to park cars. The lot off Heiter sounds like the same block I was going to park in. Unfortunately when planning a tailgate you gotta have the lot prearranged or you'll have a disaster. Looks like I'll head to Lot 9 if I can't find something better. I gotta get this squared away in a few days before I send out the invoices. Across the street it appears HCC is available too. Is that parking in the paved lots or do they put you on the lawn? Also, just ports-potties or do you have access to indoor bathrooms? Thanks in advance....TM

So is Lot 9 the best option for a group of 30 cars or so to park on game day? I assume $15 dollars and 5 hours before kick? I remember in '06 we entered and all flowed into Lot 7...is that an option for a game day cash payer still?

I bought a group of tix for MD 2 years ago...IIRC they start at 15-20 tickets. My Cuse group had around 125. The pricing is about 40% off. You can actually buy them before you can buy individual tickets. i really recommend someone buy the minimum for your USF fans here. Then set up a tailgate. It really shouldn't be too hard to peddle 15-20 tix especially at a healthy discount. Great way for Bulls fans to meet each other. One word of advice...spend the extra and get seating down low...the upper deck addition is hideously steep.

Yes...the March On is one of the traditions you should see.

Lemme put this out there...Publix subs are **** good...this coming from a Wegman's Groupie.

Firehouse...bring your receipt back with a 5 digit number for the survey code and get a free drink...you can do the survey if you want but any 5 digit number will work.

Not sure if Tampa is as good, but I got under $100 to DC (DCA) the Wed prior, and under $100 back v American. Got a 4.5 star hotel in DC on Priceline for $165/night. Gonna be a great weekend. Good airport to fly into...IAD sucks. BWI is the closest for those staying in Annapolis. This is a great roadtrip...and your fans won't be pelted with beer like at UConn.

Cuse fan here... Navy>>>>>>>>UMD Go to the Navy game if your schedule allows. 4 years old..but this still gives you some good ideas http://texanmarktailgate.blogspot.com/2011/07/navy-tailgate-and-visitors-guide-11.html

Hey you guys just got a stud OT transfer... Looking forward to a good game in October.

Last year? Heavens No...but it can't get any worse.

Well there are only 5 Big Time FB schools in FL...so not all of them will stay. Culpepper went due to the new offense Cuse is installing plays to his strengths.

Not sure is USF was recruiting him hard (he had a USF offer) but he and his HS teammate (QB Rex Culpepper) both committed to Cuse over the last few days. Apparently Plant HS runs similar offense/defense to Cuse. http://ottosgrove.com/syracuse-scoops-up-bradshaw/

Cuse fan here...if one of you will take lead...this is a great way to go to a road game You call the away team and ask for group sales. For instance FSU will sell you 20 tix for $30 each. 50 tix for $25 each...breakeven point is 43 tix. This year I'm bringing 80-100 or so to USF and Louisville. About 25-50 to FSU. UVA actually set up a special link for us with a discount of $25. I'm expecting 150 there. NCSt will be about the same. Someone who isn't afraid to front some cash...start a link asking for tix requests. Start small...maybe go for 30-40 tix. Organize a road tailgate. I use Payment by PayPal. Add $5-10 to cover mailing and tailgate food/beer...it has always worked for me. Another benefit is you control those seats so you can adjust groups if someone bails or a fan wants to add an extra person late. Finally, this is a great way for forum posters to meet each other...anyone want more advice and tips...send me a private message here. http://syracusefan.com/threads/usf-tailgate-thread-sat-oct-10th.86465/

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ncaa-field-mats USF among about 50 different schools.

Cuse fan here...if you can get 20 of your fans together...call FSU and get a group rate. Group rate starts at $30 a tix...

My recommendation is to buy a 6 pack of Hofmann Snappy Grillers in the Hot Dog Section at Publix. Get the ones that come 6 in a pack with the natural casing. They are the ultimate Tailgate Coney. http://hofmannbrands.com/IMAGES%252F2014%252F03%252Fsnappygrillerspackage.jpg.jpgx

All the Big Boy Private schools are left off the list...concentrate on subsidy and ticket revenue to drill down into what schools are fudging the nums.

To the OP, most team's sports boards are pretty slow right now.

Hey guys...got back a few days ago. Anyways, I wish I remembered to check this thread after I got into the TB Area. I couldn't find Beef O'Brady's...I even called the number and got no answer. I'll check out Tradewinds next visit to see if it is still in business. It all worked out in the end. I stopped at PJ's Seafood Restaurant in downtown St. Pete Beach and they put the game on for me and my wife was happier to eat Seafood than average Sports Bar food. It was also close enough to drive my wife back to our house in Gulfport at halftime...I then headed to the waterfront (Gulfport) and actually ran into a few Cuse fans and one absolutely trashed UConn fan and watched the game at Maggie's with them. Thanks for the suggestions and I will check them out in the future. Cheers TM

Thanks I'll check out RumFish...crap on USF was really wanting to watch them while watching Cuse. We are settling into our new winter home in Gulfport...don't have Internet or TV hooked up yet. NFW I can drag my wife to sports bars 2 nights in a row. LOL Anyways good luck against Cincy...hope you can get to 6 wins and a bowl this year.

Guys...I'm looking for a sports bar near Gulfport/St. Pete Beach Area to watch Cuse@Clemson and USF@Cincy Saturday evening. I see Beef O' Brady's is at St. Pete Beach...any other place that has better food and might actually put the sound on? P.S. I'm bringing my wife along...so it can't be a dive.