Rocky Style

It's getting real around here!

Looks like we'll have our backs to the skyline.

That was the old playbook vision.

Started from the bottom, now my whole team's here? Started from the bottom, now my whole team's here?

If you are going by food quality - Yes! If you are going by doing an iconic Alanta thing, the Varsity is a quite a scene and has a nice view. But no, the food is definitely not the best lol. Think glorified McDonalds (not that there's anything wrong with that).

I didn't consider this. Horne + an actual offense might be a total gamechanger. I always start out optimistic, but I am very realistic about what I start seeing

Yep that's how I got mine.

The hype is real!

Very inspiring stuff! It is better to live life this way.

Or allow taking pictures of self in front of hype man to tweet out #soblessed

Yes! I knew someone would point that out. It's annoying there too, but they still have an entire cohesive brand/experience built around the game. Also, fully integrated into downtown. I think it builds a culture or vibe that USF is lacking.

That's true, but I think there's a real tradition, vibe, and identity with that team even in its short history. I am not sure USF knows what it is doing in that department. Maybe it's just a matter of needing more generations of USF fans to come up in the modern era...

That's the most important thing!

I don't think that is fair though because the Lightning literally did everything they could to become the top sports team in the area. If you are talking about recent history, the Lighting (with a new owner) went all in and renovated their stadium, hired an amazing GM, built a great core player group, and created an amazing experience. I think they totally earned everything they are getting and downtown Tampa is 100% Lightning all the way. If you look at recent USF, they added a hype guy with his hat on backwards to shout at you between plays, moved the band into the student section to take up seats, and then had the team run out of the visitor fans' tunnel. I am just saying from an integrated gameday experience, it's not on the level of the Lightning by any stretch. Lightning games are loud and fun. USF games can be a bit like a library where you can't get too excited or you will face retribution from the undead legacy donor hoarde.

I'm buying 2. That will put us over the top. But yes the beatdown by a stadium full of UCF fans doesn't help build a buzz.

I am Product Owner, so you can play scrum master lol

I've waited for this moment to slide in a joke about the billboards in Georgia along I-75. On the way up, you'll notice several billboards with girls in matching T shirts promoting liquor stores. I think there are multiple of these companies. Very confusing, but this must be a good marketing strategy for liquor stores on the interstate. Also on the way back, you'll notice epic Jesus billboards with explosions, helicopters, and troops. The "Jade Spa - Truckers welcome" billboard has vanished.

We must publish data standards!

Tackling will need to be there for the first game

Noooooooooo

This is my concern.

Very interesting! I have to pick someone up in DC and drive up.

It's an iconic fast food drive in kinda thing. I love the burgers, apple pies, and the orange drink. I wouldn't say it is healthy by any stretch!

I was on team IHOP but ATL converted me to Waffle House.