FAMU party starts early

[79 Bull]

Check out the time the tailgate party starts at Al Lopez.

http://members.aol.com/roaddog482/queclassic

[bullsmania]

this is a huge city event also.  they are inviting Prez Genshaft, the city council, any and all big-wigs.  I think it might even be co-sponsored by the city.  

[achiever1911]

Here are the details for the "official" tailgate being sponsored by the USF Alumni Association:

http://www.usfalumni.net/cgi-any/activities.dll/show?sitename=USFLA&id=338&bid=&template=event_register.htm

[WoolyBully]

Yes...however, the question on America's mind is:

Is this "classic" an underhanded, conniving, manipulative, deceitful way to lure the BCC/FAMU game away from Ho'lando and get it back in Tampa (scheduled between Bulls games) or is it a straightforward, honest, forthright, charitable, extension of the right hand of fellowship?

Gentlemen...place your bets.

[lotsofbull99]

Hopefully there is no civil  unrest this year

[achiever1911]

Yes...however, the question on America's mind is:

Is this "classic" an underhanded, conniving, manipulative, deceitful way to lure the BCC/FAMU game away from Ho'lando and get it back in Tampa (scheduled between Bulls games) or is it a straightforward, honest, forthright, charitable, extension of the right hand of fellowship?

Gentlemen...place your bets.

My money is on the latter highlighted in bold........

[JoeB]

I think its a way for Tampa city officials to "save a little face" from what happened years ago in the FAMU/BCC Classic.  

I think it falls somewhere between conniving and honest.

How many fans will FAMU bring into this game??

[usfdba]

Link mentioned in this morning's Trib:

www.famu-usf.com

They're really hyping it up for the local Rattler fans.  It SHOULD be "www.usf-famu.com"  >

[79 Bull]

Venomnation on FAMU board expects 60,000 with walk up.

FAMU essentially is on the East Side (Band is in Section 131), and has everything on the South End of the RayJay from about the 20 to the Endzone, and full reign over the East Side and ALL of the Third Tier - which they've never had to open before.

Momentum IS picking up - And it is estimated that with Gameday walkups this may top 60K+ by Kickoff, so if you plan to stay in either the FAMU Alumni or Omegas Host Hotels, I'd strongly encourage you to NOT put it off too much longer.

There is a person working on an official WebRoster of Activities for the weekend, and as soon as I get it I'll let you know, but the two Host Hotels will be "THE Places To BE".

http://forums.tallahassee.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=kr-famusports&msg=2642.1&ctx=1

[bullsmania]

When I talked to Eric yesterday he expects about 50K.  They have large groups buying seats that cannot fit anywhere except the third level.  Sales are going well.