GMAC BOWL Game and Travel Info

threestooges · Post by **threestooges** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:09 pm

From the espn.com article it almost seemed like Mr. Meyer talked as though we don't appreciate the opportunity to play down there. You folks affiliated with the bowl aren't feeling that from us are you?

I didn't get that vibe at all from Mr. Meyer's quotes, & I think people are reading too much into them. I think, as someone said in another thread, he was merely the mouthpiece for a plan hatched by GC. Someone else (TG1996, I think) probably said it best when he talked about BG's "Hey, why not?" idea being (mis)interpreted as desperation by others. I'm paraphrasing, but you get my drift.

I have yet to talk to anyone, athletic department worker or otherwise, who is not thrilled about this bowl bid and a trip to Mobile. I was not able to make the trip in '04, but all accounts were that the people of Mobile were great hosts. Looking forward to this year's trip!

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:33 pm

I was trying not to read too much into what he was saying. I am all for this plan of action. I just think Mr. Meyer said a couple things too much in a way that made this trip seem like a chore.

zeket10 · Post by **zeket10** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:41 pm

I just want to get this bowl game started, cause people are starting to talk stupid and whine about anything just because it is nothing to talk about.

Strouse · Post by **Strouse** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:33 am

For anyone interested...here's the hotel info for the FMB

Ramada Inn
850 Beltline Hwy S
Mobile

MobileBama: any ideas as to where this hotel is at in relation to the Parade Route and/or stadium?

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:23 pm

It's about 10 minutes. You can take a straight shot to downtown or take the Interstate as shown in this link.

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main ... &2z=#north

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:25 pm

That doesn't exactly look like walking distance from ourhotel to downtown there on that map. I would like to actually be able to go out to eat or walk around the town during our limited free time.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:02 pm

Niz, take a taxi downtown and you'll be able to walk around. Just ask the driver to drop you off at Bienville Square. Write down these numbers and keep them in your wallet. Also, make sure you have your hotel and address on hand too.

Yellow Cab
(251) 476-7711
Cab Service Inc.
(251) 342-0024
others
(251) 450-0670
(251) 633-5693

Yeah, you won't enjoy walking around your hotel. Lots of other hotels, I-65 and some fast food restaurants. Make sure to bring your camera for the parade/pep-rally

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:27 pm

Gettin' close now, I can almost smell the Brick Pit and taste the ice cold beers from Pat's!!!!!

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:21 am

And now it's one day closer yet!!!! These next 3 days at work are gonna be rough.

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:22 am

Freak:

No doubt about it!

RobbyFalcon · Post by **RobbyFalcon** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:39 am

That's why I'm leaving Thursday. Me and a Ball State fan will stop in Nashville on the way down and get into Mobile on Friday. I'll be the big white guy wearing a BG shirt, a BG ball cap and husky jeans or kakhis. Now that it's been narrowed down, if you see me say "hi."

One good thing about a pink slip for Christmas: You can leave for the GMAC bowl a little early.

Go Falcons!
go cards.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:37 am

I won't be heading down until midnight Friday/Saturday. What time is everyone planning on getting to the stadium to tailgate.

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:48 pm

BGDrew wrote:I won't be heading down until midnight Friday/Saturday. What time is everyone planning on getting to the stadium to tailgate.

I planning on partying at Pat's no later than 4, 4:30 on Sat.

Then planning on getting to the stadium 3:30-4ish on Sunday. I'll have my grill. Look for the flags, please stop by and share a beer and say hello!!!

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:51 pm

Sounds good. I'll be "browned out" Saturday and wearing my new white jersey (#13) for game day. The team's wearing white on gameday, right?

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:35 pm

I haven't seen or heard which color jersey BG is wearing for the game. I will be bringing both white and orange with me.

I think I'll be hitting Pat's by 2 now...