(10-09-2017 06:25 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(10-09-2017 06:05 PM)ChicagoMan Wrote:  Should be a good one. Any game there is a good one, weather permitting. My son goes to Army, I get up there quite often.

Is stadium access and parking an issue?

BTW, mid-October should be prime time for the fall colors. Right?

FYI, ChicagoMan is a troll, and I am quite confident his son doesnt "go to Army". Mine actually does attend West Point, and we have attended several games at Michie Stadium. Access to parking is through a parking pass system. We order ours with the tickets. Unless you are a season ticket holder, or big shot, you get the standard pass, which allows parking at various lots on post. There is a buss system which will take you to the stadium, as well as various other stops. If you are attending the game, do yourself a favor and watch the "Cadet Review" on the plain. It consists of the cadets in full uniform precision marching, with the West Point Band playing traditional military marches, and it ends with each company passing the generals and other dignitaries. The parachute team drops onto the field. All very cool, and all very free. The bus will take you to the stadium from there, or you can hang at Grant hall, which is in the Cadet area, and have something to eat.

A football game at West point is very special. You will never be anyplace more beautiful than West Point. And the history oozes from everywhere. Walk around and take in the views of the Hudson. Once at the stadium there will be a "march on" of Cadets from one regiment, and they will lead the crown in the traditional Army cheers. This week it is my sons company.

After the game buses will line up to take folks back to the lots, but the waiting is long, and we typically walk back, if weather is OK.

I hope EMU brings a lot of fans. You will enjoy it, win or lose. Should be a great game. EMU has played great this year. Much better than your record. Army is good too; at least by Army standards lately.

If anyone has specific questions, feel free to send me a message.