Anybody here been to Waco.....

[ajk4st8]

Ive been to Waco. Pretty good time. Very nice people. Sort of a lame football atmosphere. Good seats all over the place. Easy to get to and park stadium. Not much for tailgating. Usually a good showing from the DFW cyclone fans.

 

[Flag Guy]

I'll see ya'll out there in October...

I'm looking forward to seeing how the Baptist in Texas respond to my red contacts... :biggrin:

 

[tejasclone]

I'll see ya'll out there in October...

I'm looking forward to seeing how the Baptist in Texas respond to my red contacts... :biggrin:

I suspect they'll accuse you of being a witch after you use your powers to turn the locals into newts.

 

[isuarch80]

There's 7 of us driving down from Dallas for the Baylor game. We'll be at O'George's probably before hand. We've done both tailgating and the bar scene before a game, and neither is great nor bad.

Honestly, the best time for OU-Tex weekend in Dallas is Thurs and Fri night anyway. The bars are awesome, especially Greenville and Uptown. The best parties, fan fights, and "scenery" are always those two nights.

Otherwise, the traffic into Dallas from North and South and during the weekend is ABYSMAL at best. Plus, I doubt ISU-Baylor is going to be a made for TV game...and I doubt you'll buy a stupidly overpriced ticket to sit in a run down Cotton Bowl for two teams you don't support. So make the trek to Baylor and then come back Saturday night after the game. You'll get the best of both worlds!

 

[CloneAggie]

For those in Texas going to the game, did you get your tickets through Baylor or through ISU or somewhere else?

 

[isuarch80]

ISU season ticket holder - got mine that way but tickets are available through either, I believe...

 

[CloneAggie]

Can you get them through ISU if you aren't a season ticket holder or a member of the Cyclone Club?

 

[Flag Guy]

Can you get them through ISU if you aren't a season ticket holder or a member of the Cyclone Club?

Yup, after a particular date (which I'm sure has already past... it was like early August or mid August... whenever single game tickets went on sale I think)

 

[theshadow]

There was a lot of ruckus...

Could you describe the ruckus?

 

[ajk4st8]

Can you get them through ISU if you aren't a season ticket holder or a member of the Cyclone Club?

As a Baylor fan told me.... NEVER buy tickets prior to going to the game.

Last time I went this guy outside the stadium sold me two tickets for 10 bucks total... then said there wont be anyone here.... sit where you want.

We sat right in the ISU section. LOTS of empty seats.

 

[jmeeksISU]

For those in Texas going to the game, did you get your tickets through Baylor or through ISU or somewhere else?

I called yesterday and you still had to be CC or season ticket holder to get tickets through ISU. Section S is ISU's section, I ordered them through Baylor's website. (but it sounds like I could have saved money just getting them there

 

[jmeeksISU]

We are also contemplating the trip to Baylor. But, that's one hell of a road trip. Not sure it is worth it yet. Lubbock was friggin awesome once we got there, but the trip there and back sucked.

I talked to a guy from Baylor last time they were here, and he also mentioned that tailgating wasn't the greatest--said ISU was pretty cool. He said they do have a non-alcohol policy, but it isn't strictly enforced (alcohol is poured into a cup out of sight and no one asks questions). He also mentioned that he hates the Aggies.

Isn't there anywhere to tailgate where you don't have to hide your brews? I'm not 19 anymore.

 

[baylrballa]

Isn't there anywhere to tailgate where you don't have to hide your brews? I'm not 19 anymore.

yeah, It's called not on private baptist university property.

I and most others are against the policy, but you can't do anything but respect their wishes. Pour it in a cup or walk across the street, it isn't that big of a deal.

 

[Flag Guy]

yeah, It's called not on private baptist university property.

I and most others are against the policy, but you can't do anything but respect their wishes. Pour it in a cup or walk across the street, it isn't that big of a deal.

No kidding

Given that it is a private Baptist university, I'm suprised that they allow it at all

 

[bmuff]

I agree with jbhtexas. Frankly, I don't "get" the desire of so many "great fans" to get rip-roaring drunk before the game. Or the overwhelming desire to scream obscenities. I didn't get it when I was a student, and I don't get it, now.

Chances are those "great fans" aren't really "great fans"; they're just alcoholics.

To each his own. I enjoy having a few beers before a game. I doubt that Pollard would turn away donors just because they like to drink pregame. Honestly, ISU plays up that tailgating atmosphere and that is due to people showing up early and being crazy. What do you think that they're doing 6 hours before kickoff? Standing around?

 

[tejasclone]

What do you think that they're doing 6 hours before kickoff? Standing around?

Play Backgammon and discuss British parliamentary politics. Duh.

 

[Osoprimo]

Scalp tickets. There will be plenty available and more than likely plenty of seats available for you to sit anywhere. Personally I like the fact alcohol isn't that big of an issue at Baylor. I don't like taking my kids to most games at big state schools. Way too many drunken idiots.

 

[Irresponsible]

Personally I like the fact alcohol isn't that big of an issue at Baylor. I don't like taking my kids to most games at big state schools. Way too many drunken idiots.

Hey, don't denigrate alcohol by linking it with idiots. I've met plenty of sober idiots and I never attributed that to Starbucks.

 

[wyckoff9]

Driving to the game.

Waco = 3½ hours.
Ames = 13½ hours.