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Post by BSSN on Aug 13, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -6
The new tailgating rules allow the lots to open 4 hours prior to kickoff... up from 3 hours.
That's what, 4 more beers?
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Post by seattlecardinal on Aug 13, 2015 12:17:58 GMT -6
A step in the right direction!
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Post by bsu65 on Aug 13, 2015 16:38:41 GMT -6
2 years ago Coach Lembo asked me to take over the parent association that Cindy Wenning started, one of my main concerns was the amount of time we have to tailgate. Last year at all the home games we had about 50+ parents all tailgating together before the game. It was hard to have a good time with just 3 hours, it felt like you no more got set up and you were putting it all away. I sent a email to Coach Lembo about this mid summer and asked if we could make it 4 hours prior to kick off,he passed it on to the AD and I am so happy they agreed. I also want you to know that you are all always welcomed at the tailgate party its just not for parents its for fans also. We are in the lot right across from the stadium in the grassy area, my email is rachelstehlik@gmail.com if you want more details please contact me. Im hoping to make this year even better than last year and bring not only the parents of the players closer but why not our loyal fans also. Hope to see many of you there.
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Post by bsu0 on Aug 13, 2015 18:29:55 GMT -6
Thank You for your efforts. Maybe in the future we can expand the hours a little longer. One step at a time. Thanks again.
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Post by seattlecardinal on Aug 13, 2015 20:16:58 GMT -6
Big thanks for your efforts—the three-hour rule has been a thorn in the side of many around here for quite some time.
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Post by bsu65 on Aug 14, 2015 4:38:09 GMT -6
I asked for at least 4 hours and also said a extra hour for homecoming and family day would be nice. So we will see if we get 5 hours for those games. I would be there 8 hours prior if I could. Im just glad we at least got the extra hour! Fan Jam is tomorrow from 5-7.
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Post by Bigfoot on Aug 14, 2015 8:01:25 GMT -6
I agree and thanks for getting them to move it to 4 hours. Eventually I would like to see them set up an RV area so folks like myself who would come from long distances could pull in Friday night.
I am 7 hours away on Kentucky Lake near Murray and would come for several home games if that were the case. We really would not need any services for just a couple days.
Murray State and other schools I know dedicate an area and allow folks to come in Friday night and depart Sunday morning up until noon. They could do that across the street from the stadium if need be!
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Post by bsu0 on Aug 16, 2015 7:43:48 GMT -6
I think that an overnight venue for campers is a great idea. If they would ask for advance reservations they could dodge some potential trouble makers and it could be a lot of fun for those involved. If the administration wants more participation from the alumni base then let's show the former students we mean business. Rules are made to be changed as events change. Let's change the rules and be a little more flexible. The powers that be should looking for ideas to bring MORE people to the table rather than restricting the ones that come. If we can spend MILLIONS to dig holes in the ground for heat we can surely open an area for campers and try to draw more people to ours football contests.
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Post by lemboforprez on Sept 3, 2015 12:14:59 GMT -6
2 years ago Coach Lembo asked me to take over the parent association that Cindy Wenning started, one of my main concerns was the amount of time we have to tailgate. Last year at all the home games we had about 50+ parents all tailgating together before the game. It was hard to have a good time with just 3 hours, it felt like you no more got set up and you were putting it all away. I sent a email to Coach Lembo about this mid summer and asked if we could make it 4 hours prior to kick off,he passed it on to the AD and I am so happy they agreed. I also want you to know that you are all always welcomed at the tailgate party its just not for parents its for fans also. We are in the lot right across from the stadium in the grassy area, my email is rachelstehlik@gmail.com if you want more details please contact me. Im hoping to make this year even better than last year and bring not only the parents of the players closer but why not our loyal fans also. Hope to see many of you there. Thank you!!!!
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Post by firsttierchirper on Sept 3, 2015 12:32:06 GMT -6
The change is great news!!! Should have taken more time off work this afternoon tk get there earlier. Doh!
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Post by Alan on Sept 4, 2015 7:18:30 GMT -6
Way to go Rachel!
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Post by Bigfoot on Sept 6, 2015 19:50:20 GMT -6
Just curious if anyone actually got to take advantage of the full four hour tailgate opportunity?
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Post by rmcalhoun on Sept 6, 2015 21:30:16 GMT -6
yep
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Post by bsu65 on Sept 7, 2015 5:02:00 GMT -6
Just curious if anyone actually got to take advantage of the full four hour tailgate opportunity? We did not have as many parents as we do on a Saturday, but lots opened at 3 and with it being a weeknight Im sure it was hard for people to get there from work. Hope Homecoming will be big!!
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Post by Bigfoot on Sept 7, 2015 6:45:31 GMT -6
Thanks for the info as I am making the 7 hour drive from Kentucky Lake for Homecoming game and getting in the night before. Four hours to grill and socialize will be great? !
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