Hey just curious - one of the rules I find very strange (actually two of them) are the following:
No tailgating permitted during the game or half-time. Not sure what this means exactly. If you go to any other school there are hundreds, if not thousands (15+ thousand at Clemson for example) people that tailgate, set up a TV and never go into the game - either due to lack of tickets or otherwise. Why would they prevent tailgating during the game by people who canāt get tickets? They allow it for 2 hours after so the drinking thing is not the issue. Not a big deal to me as I have my tickets but it is odd and seems counter productive to building a solid tailgate fan base which is the key to team support (this gets more important as we grow).
No re-entry. Again, every school I have been to (Clemson, USC, Texas, etc.) allows you to leave and come back in. If they can let 105,000 leave Texas why would they prevent this at Charlotte?
Do you think these rules will be relaxed as time goes on and they get a better comfort level with how things will progress, responsibility of the crowds, etc (also the 8am entry time)?
Just wondering! Super stoked for Saturday, I will be lined up at 8am! White Tahoe, black rims decked out in custom Niner magnets in the Black Lot. Stop in and say hi! Not the Normbulance, but it will work for now!
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Drew Coffey
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[quote=āCoffeyman76, post:1, topic:28162ā]Hey just curious - one of the rules I find very strange (actually two of them) are the following:
No tailgating permitted during the game or half-time. Not sure what this means exactly. If you go to any other school there are hundreds, if not thousands (15+ thousand at Clemson for example) people that tailgate, set up a TV and never go into the game - either due to lack of tickets or otherwise. Why would they prevent tailgating during the game by people who canāt get tickets? They allow it for 2 hours after so the drinking thing is not the issue. Not a big deal to me as I have my tickets but it is odd and seems counter productive to building a solid tailgate fan base which is the key to team support (this gets more important as we grow).
No re-entry. Again, every school I have been to (Clemson, USC, Texas, etc.) allows you to leave and come back in. If they can let 105,000 leave Texas why would they prevent this at Charlotte?
Do you think these rules will be relaxed as time goes on and they get a better comfort level with how things will progress, responsibility of the crowds, etc (also the 8am entry time)?
Just wondering! Super stoked for Saturday, I will be lined up at 8am! White Tahoe, black rims decked out in custom Niner magnets in the Black Lot. Stop in and say hi! Not the Normbulance, but it will work for now!
2001 Alumni William States Lee College of Engineering
Drew Coffey
Been trolling for a while, finally decided to post! 8)[/quote]
Glad you decided to post!
I am just going to refer to the rules, I do think they will loosen up. It is easier to start tight and then relax than the other way around. We also know that they copied other schools tailgating rules (ODU) almost letter for letter. So as we grow and change I expect the policy to become more unique to us. The main thing is people keeping things under control and nothing getting out of hand.
Yeah I figured it will gradually loosen up. They may leave the rules but relax the enforcement as time goes on. I will try and self police (myself ;D) and keep an eye out for idiots that will ruin it for the rest of us.
I will probably stop by and check out the rig Saturday, I saw it briefly at the Spring Game. Went to school with Harward and I told him I would stop in and see him.
Agree some donāt make much sense, especially about the no tailgating during the game. Assuming this means the person(s) didnāt have a ticket to the game, the school could still make a little extra cash (without using up a stadium seat) from the charge for parking. I have heard several people say they wanted to come tailgate even if they canāt get a game ticket.
Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
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[quote=āCali9er, post:12, topic:28162ā]Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
-longtime follower of the site, finally decided to post :)[/quote]
There are a few lots out on the outskirts that I donāt believe are part of the tailgating parking plan. Those should be available because the policy says tailgating is permitted on campus in all areas except a few listed locations. Be aware though they said no tailgating during the game - so you might get hassled.
[quote=āNinerWupAss, post:13, topic:28162ā][quote=āCali9er, post:12, topic:28162ā]Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
-longtime follower of the site, finally decided to post :)[/quote]
There are a few lots out on the outskirts that I donāt believe are part of the tailgating parking plan. Those should be available because the policy says tailgating is permitted on campus in all areas except a few listed locations. Be aware though they said no tailgating during the game - so you might get hassled.[/quote]
wouldnāt these be the lots that students will have to move their cars to?
[quote=āninerID, post:14, topic:28162ā][quote=āNinerWupAss, post:13, topic:28162ā][quote=āCali9er, post:12, topic:28162ā]Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
-longtime follower of the site, finally decided to post :)[/quote]
There are a few lots out on the outskirts that I donāt believe are part of the tailgating parking plan. Those should be available because the policy says tailgating is permitted on campus in all areas except a few listed locations. Be aware though they said no tailgating during the game - so you might get hassled.[/quote]
wouldnāt these be the lots that students will have to move their cars to?[/quote]
[quote=āNinerWupAss, post:15, topic:28162ā][quote=āninerID, post:14, topic:28162ā][quote=āNinerWupAss, post:13, topic:28162ā][quote=āCali9er, post:12, topic:28162ā]Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
-longtime follower of the site, finally decided to post :)[/quote]
There are a few lots out on the outskirts that I donāt believe are part of the tailgating parking plan. Those should be available because the policy says tailgating is permitted on campus in all areas except a few listed locations. Be aware though they said no tailgating during the game - so you might get hassled.[/quote]
wouldnāt these be the lots that students will have to move their cars to?[/quote]
[quote=āNinerWupAss, post:15, topic:28162ā][quote=āninerID, post:14, topic:28162ā][quote=āNinerWupAss, post:13, topic:28162ā][quote=āCali9er, post:12, topic:28162ā]Quick question regarding tailgatingā¦ Does anyone know if you need a permit to park and tailgate for non-students? Also, Iām still confused on the policy on tailgating during the game. I am hoping to park in one of the lots and tailgate before (and during the game as I donāt have tickets yet). I should have the satellite tv up and running to watch from the parking lot!
Thanks guys.
-longtime follower of the site, finally decided to post :)[/quote]
There are a few lots out on the outskirts that I donāt believe are part of the tailgating parking plan. Those should be available because the policy says tailgating is permitted on campus in all areas except a few listed locations. Be aware though they said no tailgating during the game - so you might get hassled.[/quote]
wouldnāt these be the lots that students will have to move their cars to?[/quote]
That is correct.[/quote]
Tailgating at Macadoās might be a better option, less likely to get hassled.
