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First home game since 2009!
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:03 pm
by brocktune90
Well folks. I'm turning 50 this year and needed to do something big, so I'm coming to Boone for the JMU game!
It will be my first home game since 2009. My fellow App-spouse and I bringing our 14 year old to see his first ever App St. home game (4th ever App football game). Since my last home game, I've seen them in Statesboro, Gainesville, Moscow (2x), and Laramie, as well as a B-ball game in Corvallis last year but Boone hasn't worked out for me previously. That changes this year. We'll take the redeye from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte and drive up that Friday and then go spend T-giving with the family in Augusta.
I know you folks here will understand my excitement and enthusiasm. I can't wait to have other people to yell and scream with. We're in the bleachers, which may not be ideal, but we're in the stadium! Are they still real strict about walking around with an open container?
Hi hi yikas!
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:16 pm
by Mjohn1988
brocktune90 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:03 pm
Well folks. I'm turning 50 this year and needed to do something big, so I'm coming to Boone for the JMU game!
It will be my first home game since 2009. My fellow App-spouse and I bringing our 14 year old to see his first ever App St. home game (4th ever App football game). Since my last home game, I've seen them in Statesboro, Gainesville, Moscow (2x), and Laramie, as well as a B-ball game in Corvallis last year but Boone hasn't worked out for me previously. That changes this year. We'll take the redeye from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte and drive up that Friday and then go spend T-giving with the family in Augusta.
I know you folks here will understand my excitement and enthusiasm. I can't wait to have other people to yell and scream with. We're in the bleachers, which may not be ideal, but we're in the stadium! Are they still real strict about walking around with an open container?
Hi hi yikas!
It has the potential to be a special game. Safe travels
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:13 pm
by biggie
And yes open containers on public grounds like the sidewalk are a big gamble.
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:44 pm
by PhillyApp1
Stay on property !
Be safe and enjoy Mountaineer !!
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:23 am
by AtlAppMan
You are in for a HUGE difference in atmosphere in the stadium from 15 yrs ago. With an even more raucous crowd in attendance around 40k you will be pleased with the new environment. Have fun and glad your scheduling worked out.
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:16 am
by mike87
Dude, you have no idea how good this is going to be. Welcome back.
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:56 am
by BambooRdApp
Yes, you can now get ice at concessions
It's gonna be great!!
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:48 am
by mike87
BambooRdApp wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:56 am
Yes, you can now get ice at concessions
It's gonna be great!!
You're going to miss that track though.
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:19 am
by biggie
FYI since it has been 15 years. Traffic and parking are way worse I'd say. Either have a reserved spot or show up real early to find a public pay parking like church or something.
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:27 am
by ASU84
biggie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:19 am
FYI since it has been 15 years. Traffic and parking are way worse I'd say. Either have a reserved spot or show up real early to find a public pay parking like church or something.
And be prepared to walk uphill! Both ways!! Possibly in the snow!
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:33 am
by PhillyApp1
BambooRdApp wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:56 am
Yes, you can now get ice at concessions
It's gonna be great!!
What, cups with Ice !!
Thank God for Doug Gillen
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:01 am
by BambooRdApp
PhillyApp1 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:33 am
BambooRdApp wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:56 am
Yes, you can now get ice at concessions
It's gonna be great!!
What, cups with Ice !!
Thank God for Doug Gillen
Well...not so much. It ice without cups
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:43 am
by KentHogan
Welcome back!
Re: First home game since 2009!
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:50 am
by AppfaninCAALand
I haven't been able to make it to games nearly as often since moving out of NC as I would have liked, but I do make it to Boone for other reasons often enough. The thing that would amaze me the most if I was coming for the first time in 15 years would simply be all the changes in town - parking lots that used to be dorms and dorms that used to be parking lots, the new athletic facilities, new or heavily remodeled academic buildings, parks and statues, large apartment complexes, great new restaurants and bars.
If someone hasn't been there in a while, it is well worth spending time just walking around town looking at all the changes.
