Alumni Tailgate or Boo Radley's or. . .

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 4:26 pm

. . . do it yourself.

Was wondering if anyone had any extra information or thoughts on the Alumni Pre Game Party. I know it is $25 a head and includes music etc. I liked the Alumni casual gathering I attended at a bar in Dekalb two years ago, but $25 a person seems a bit steep to me. Does this include all you can eat? Does it include beer? Will it be mostly middle aged people? (I am mid 20s so I am between bonging beers and sipping wine coolers stage)

Does it make sense just to tailgate at Boo Radley's? Is there food there? Is it a close enough walk?

Or should I pick up a case of beer and chicken drummies to eat in the parking lot?

What is everyone else doing?

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 4:33 pm

DD:

We went to the alumni thing last year at the MCB. It was very nice and included an all-you-can eat buffet that was very good. I believe it was a cash bar.

Noah's pretty simple when it comes to food, so he didn't find a lot to his liking. I'm guessing that the "southern cooking" that they're promising won't be his cup of tea, either.

I'm hoping folks here will raise their hand if they're going to the alumni thing, because if so, we'll go anyway. If most folks say they're going to "tailgate," we can do that, too.

Boo Radleys sounds like a no-go for us.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:43 pm

Boo Radleys is just a bar-no food, and it along with all of Dauphin Street is about 5 miles from the stadium. No walking. Boo Radleys, atleast for the Miami fans, was a place to meet Tuesday and Wednesday night. There are restaurants within walking distance from Boo Radleys. Memphis is having a huge gathering at Jim Cannon's Brew Pub, which I guess there alumni put together. I think it begins at 9:30 after the fireworks and lasts until. Sounds like there's going to be a lot of blue on Dauphin Street.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:48 pm

At Boo Radleys, you'll find a good bit of young (21-30) Mobilians. It's kind of an upper-class (people-wise) hangout in Mobile. A really fun and good looking crowd. Y'all will get along great with everyone. It's also at the foot of Dauphin which makes for a great meeting place. From here you can decide to go to the martini bar, the sketchy rave bar, the sports bar, the dance club or just sit and hang out in the square. There's not many tables for sitting, pretty much just a lounge and socialize bar. Y'all should try and spread the word about meeting there Tuesday night after the fireworks.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:50 pm

Oh and dress is very casual at the bars/restaurants downtown, as is almost every place in Mobile. Blue jeans, or shorts for our friends up north, will be perfectly fine.

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:02 pm

Alumni tailgate for our band of Falcon Faithful- kids and students and adults!
It includes food and music and is cash bar. Hey Freddie and Frieda are coming!

Hope to see you all there!

Jham · Post by **Jham** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:23 pm

On the advice of our friend Mobile Bama, our group of four 2004 grads is planning on tailgating in the stadium lot, probably beginning about 3:30 or 4 (check-in is 3).

So, if we want, we can all meet up there? I'm thinking that's going to be the best thing, and better than 25 bucks and sitting in a hotel room.

Anyone else?

JohnnySwoop '85 · Post by **JohnnySwoop '85** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:58 pm

I don't know what it is about future undergrads...but Legacy Boy doesn't eat much either and that's why $25 per person looks steep ...not to mention the air, hotel, etc.
I figure that we'll walk the lot after buying a can of Pringles, gatorade, and some Red Bull's then see if I can just pay for one at the tent.

Then after basking in the aura of a 34-24 victory we will dine at the waffle House near our Extended Stay on SpringHill Plaza Court.

doughash · Post by **doughash** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:26 pm

Both of the guys who were going to make the trip with me backed out so I'll be making the trip myself. I wouldn't mind meeting up with other Falcon fans out in the parking lot before the game.

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:36 pm

I am in a similar situation (people backing out), Doughash. People backed out forcing me to drive down alone on Monday but my girlfriend will be flying in TUesday night.

Tuesday during the parade and pep rallies I'm hoping to meet up with some of you share drinks and chants of ay ziggy zoomba.

Maybe we can plan an informal tailgate session in the lot? Food might be kind of limited, not sure I could get the grill down there, but maybe.

doughash · Post by **doughash** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:24 am

I'm staying in Gulfport and I'm not sure if I'll make it over for the parade or not. Maybe just some munchies and cold ones for a tailgate would be good enough before the game. Good luck on your drive down, that will test your stamina.

Falcon52 · Post by **Falcon52** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:56 am

I am officially going now. I am going alone, but I am going. Flying down the day of. Will AZZ have a tailgate party? Where? Sounds like a bunch of us will be going solo.

MajorFalcon92 · Post by **MajorFalcon92** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 9:11 am

We have not RSVP'd for the alumni tent thing yet, but leaning that direction for ease.

does anyone know if this is also a Falcon Club joint operation?

factman · Post by **factman** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:01 am

They normally are, but the FC has pretty much turned these kinds of functions over to the Alumni office.
Alumni functions have always seemed a little too stuffy and formal for my tastes, but I'm going anyway!!