Just got my ticket for next Saturday's game. (All of my usual gameday partners are busy that day, so going solo.)

I know it's still a week away, but who's coming up to see the foliage and watch the Dukes stomp the Wildcats?

I really think we need to focus on WM this week.

(10-07-2016 06:12 PM)JMU Wrote:  I really think we need to focus on WM this week.

I've already studied my game film for them. I feel like I'm very prepared for whatever they bring.

(10-07-2016 06:17 PM)NH/JMU Saxkow Wrote:  

(10-07-2016 06:12 PM)JMU Wrote:  I really think we need to focus on WM this week.

I've already studied my game film for them. I feel like I'm very prepared for whatever they bring.

Now we can focus on UNH!

Roadwarrior group of 4 will be there. Will say hello to the solo Saxkow.

Post game eating planned at Warren's Lobster House in nearby Kittery ME.

Been trying to con the wife into a road trip to UNH for several years now. Thought this might be the year but her family has a gathering this Saturday so I will be doing my best driver impression instead of heading up to UHN. Hummm how far is UNH from NYC we wonders?

GO DUKES!!

Brian

(10-10-2016 01:03 PM)ParentofJMUMRDs Wrote:  Been trying to con the wife into a road trip to UNH for several years now. Thought this might be the year but her family has a gathering this Saturday so I will be doing my best driver impression instead of heading up to UHN. Hummm how far is UMH from NYC we wonders?

GO DUKES!!

Brian

About 5 hours...leave NYC at 6:30am, watch game, back to NYC for a late dinner....

Saxkow

Thought had crossed my mind, not sure what kinda of reception I would be receiving on my return, if you know what I mean!!

Brian

(10-10-2016 02:24 PM)NH/JMU Saxkow Wrote:  

(10-10-2016 01:03 PM)ParentofJMUMRDs Wrote:  Been trying to con the wife into a road trip to UNH for several years now. Thought this might be the year but her family has a gathering this Saturday so I will be doing my best driver impression instead of heading up to UHN. Hummm how far is UMH from NYC we wonders?

GO DUKES!!

Brian

About 5 hours...leave NYC at 6:30am, watch game, back to NYC for a late dinner....

Skip the late dinner in NYC and do lobster with us!

What's the parking/tailgating situation for UNH? We're flying up to Boston, and staying in Portsmouth, NH on Friday night. Given that it's a 12:00 kick, probably won't tailgate too much, but curious where the JMU folks usually congregate.

(10-10-2016 05:45 PM)mad_dog97 Wrote:  What's the parking/tailgating situation for UNH? We're flying up to Boston, and staying in Portsmouth, NH on Friday night. Given that it's a 12:00 kick, probably won't tailgate too much, but curious where the JMU folks usually congregate.

Saxkow might have a current perspective since they just redid the stadium and they may have changed some parking. We were last there in 2013 and parked in A lot which seems to be a General Parking lot, there were some Purple folks there and some low key tailgating. It is across the road from the Stadium complex Field House. On the Stadium side of the road there is a large lot, called Boulder, which is an easy walk from the end zone entrance. Usually there are some JMU purple in the Boulder lot but I got the sense that they were somewhat local alums who came with UNH friends. We walked that lot last time and there were some JMU football parents there who perhaps paid more/ had access / got there early and got into that lot. Walking around I could not consume all the beer I was offered in that Boulder lot. It is generally a welcoming and friendly crowd. In all likelihood we will park in A lot, and start roaming.

Last time, I parked in Boulder (which is easiest for me since that's the direction I come from). Decent amount of JMU fans there tailgating. From what I've seen, that lot is now $20 while A Lot is $15. Tailgating opens at 8am, but I doubt it will be that busy that early - the forecast right now is the mid-30s at 8am warming to the mid-50s by gametime. The crowd will almost certainly be very friendly and actually interested to see JMU fans who made the trip - just like we would welcome UNH fans down at Bridgeforth. (They reserve their hostility for Maine fans.)

http://www.unhwildcats.com/sports/2015/7...spx?id=305
http://unhwildcats.com/sports/2015/6/25/...olicy.aspx

The 1st time I came (in 06') was that record crowd described in the other thread (where UNH was ranked #1, their HC game). We literally sat in traffic for a 1/2 hr once getting off the highway on that 2 lane road getting to parking. The tailgate lots were full and had to park in a non tailgating lot.

11' & 13' Nov games way smaller crowds. No traffic holdups & breezed right into Boulder couple hours before the game- that lot didn't get full.

I'll be coming +1. I guess will park in Boulder.

(10-10-2016 02:24 PM)NH/JMU Saxkow Wrote:  

(10-10-2016 01:03 PM)ParentofJMUMRDs Wrote:  Been trying to con the wife into a road trip to UNH for several years now. Thought this might be the year but her family has a gathering this Saturday so I will be doing my best driver impression instead of heading up to UHN. Hummm how far is UMH from NYC we wonders?

GO DUKES!!

Brian

About 5 hours...leave NYC at 6:30am, watch game, back to NYC for a late dinner....

Could make it in bout 4 hrs IF you didn't hit traffic (Google say 4:16 NYC to UNH).