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Shouldn't they be announcing the game times soon?
Yes...should be sometime today. Check the twitter feed for MattSarzsports.comShouldn't they be announcing the game times soon?
ACC website says sometime after noon.Yes...should be sometime today. Check the twitter feed for MattSarzsports.com
espn usually takes the game with highest ranked team for non noon start and that week the games are very blah.
BC@ Wake
Syracuse@ Clemson
UNC@ Virginia
Georgia Tech @ Pittsburgh
those are the Saturday games 2 will be 330 or at night on espn family or 330 with rsn game since rsn has DH that week at noon and 330) ,1 at 1230 and 1 at noon.
BC @ Wake is the most likely noon game, I have GT @ Pitt at 1230 , and the other 2 games at 330
Good Luck...you needed to plan well ahead for these things. Clemson is a small town with a rabid fan base. I suggest you suck it up and leave 1 hour after the game and drive 1 hour away in whatever direction that helps you get home.7pm is a game changer. Anyone have recommendations for a hotel? Need walking distance from the stadium and the tailgate.
7pm is a game changer. Anyone have recommendations for a hotel? Need walking distance from the stadium and the tailgate.
Greetings Orangemen! I lurked your boards looking for information regarding FSU's game against Syracuse. While doing so, i stumbled on this thread. One thing that is missing is some perspective from a visiting fan who has been to an away game, so I will attempt to provide some insight since this board was informative for us going to SU this weekend.
First off, noon will be wayyyy too late to start a tailgate. I have been going to FSUs game against Clemson since i was a sophmore in 03, and for night games,we typically get there by 10 and the campus is already pretty full with tailgaters. So i would suggest starting a tad earlier.
Second, for anyone needing to park away from your tailgate, there is a great lot going north on cherry rd coming from perimiter rd, on the right. It is a 15 min walk to stadium, but on the way you wakk in front of their library, where their band does their warmups 2hrs before the game. It is a stunning sight, with a giant reflection pool in front of them. I recommend seeing it.
Third, plan a long time leaving campus after the game. The town is about the size of canton or potsdam (i grew up in northern ny and my mom even drew that comparison). Im sure you can imagine how crammed a town that size woukd be with 100k tailgaters and 1 way in, 1 way out. Thats why they get ther really early and tailgate all day.
Last, the reason i always go to our Clemson game every 2 years and tell everybody else to go is because they are the epitome of southern hospitality in every way. Anybody that goes will have the best game day experience of their lives. If anyone has questions on what to expect, send me a privste message or post it here.
Thanks for the info ganole. Haven't been to Clemson before, appreciate the advice.Greetings Orangemen! I lurked your boards looking for information regarding FSU's game against Syracuse. While doing so, i stumbled on this thread. One thing that is missing is some perspective from a visiting fan who has been to an away game, so I will attempt to provide some insight since this board was informative for us going to SU this weekend.
First off, noon will be wayyyy too late to start a tailgate. I have been going to FSUs game against Clemson since i was a sophmore in 03, and for night games,we typically get there by 10 and the campus is already pretty full with tailgaters. So i would suggest starting a tad earlier.
Second, for anyone needing to park away from your tailgate, there is a great lot going north on cherry rd coming from perimiter rd, on the right. It is a 15 min walk to stadium, but on the way you wakk in front of their library, where their band does their warmups 2hrs before the game. It is a stunning sight, with a giant reflection pool in front of them. I recommend seeing it.
Third, plan a long time leaving campus after the game. The town is about the size of canton or potsdam (i grew up in northern ny and my mom even drew that comparison). Im sure you can imagine how crammed a town that size woukd be with 100k tailgaters and 1 way in, 1 way out. Thats why they get ther really early and tailgate all day.
Last, the reason i always go to our Clemson game every 2 years and tell everybody else to go is because they are the epitome of southern hospitality in every way. Anybody that goes will have the best game day experience of their lives. If anyone has questions on what to expect, send me a privste message or post it here.
Good Luck...you needed to plan well ahead for these things. Clemson is a small town with a rabid fan base. I suggest you suck it up and leave 1 hour after the game and drive 1 hour away in whatever direction that helps you get home.
Use this to help on your hotel/motel search...the major chains might be sold out. You might have to stay at a Mom and Pop Motel.
http://www.motelguide.com/
We had a great time! I am from Malone, NY and moved to Florida when I was 12, so it was a trip home so to speak. We were treated well by everybody, though i was a little disappointed in the lack of early tailgating, but thats more of a southern thing. We just grabbed our coolers explored, and showed up at some random tailgates. it was a very good weekend!Thanks for the info ganole. Haven't been to Clemson before, appreciate the advice.
How was your trip to Syracuse? Did you have a good time? Were you treated well?
Easley is a good place to stay. It is a straight shot up SC Highway 123 into Clemson. You can stay on 123 until you hit Perimeter Road (left turn). Once on Perimeter Road, it is about 1/4 mile to the Y-Beach general parking area where most visiting fans tailgate. The best part of this route is that you avoid going through the smaller "inner" roads on the campus, and will only have to deal with I think 3 stop lights once outside of Easley.Mark
I was able to grab a hotel in Easley SC. Its about 15-20 miles from Clemson. I would also suggest some of the locations in Greenville. If anyone is still looking a place to stay.
Greetings Orangemen! I lurked your boards looking for information regarding FSU's game against Syracuse. While doing so, i stumbled on this thread. One thing that is missing is some perspective from a visiting fan who has been to an away game, so I will attempt to provide some insight since this board was informative for us going to SU this weekend.
First off, noon will be wayyyy too late to start a tailgate. I have been going to FSUs game against Clemson since i was a sophmore in 03, and for night games,we typically get there by 10 and the campus is already pretty full with tailgaters. So i would suggest starting a tad earlier.
Second, for anyone needing to park away from your tailgate, there is a great lot going north on cherry rd coming from perimiter rd, on the right. It is a 15 min walk to stadium, but on the way you wakk in front of their library, where their band does their warmups 2hrs before the game. It is a stunning sight, with a giant reflection pool in front of them. I recommend seeing it.
Third, plan a long time leaving campus after the game. The town is about the size of canton or potsdam (i grew up in northern ny and my mom even drew that comparison). Im sure you can imagine how crammed a town that size woukd be with 100k tailgaters and 1 way in, 1 way out. Thats why they get ther really early and tailgate all day.
Last, the reason i always go to our Clemson game every 2 years and tell everybody else to go is because they are the epitome of southern hospitality in every way. Anybody that goes will have the best game day experience of their lives. If anyone has questions on what to expect, send me a privste message or post it here.
Yes it is. Last year it was not a pay lot. There was alot of open grass to set up tents and stuff like that. One thing I forgot to mention is that the top deck at Clemson is incredibly steep, and the entrance to the section is at the very bottom, so plan on alot of climbing to the seats. However, it os a nice birds eye view of the field so the seats arent too bad. Allow time to explore their campus as it is very beautiful, and dont hesitate to go to any tent and say hi. They are the funnest group of fans to tailgate and drink with in our conference.Is this the lot you are speaking of? Is it a cash lot on game day?
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cherry Rd, Clemson, SC 29631/@34.6718906,-82.8353693,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88585e125cfb52c5:0x1c03b2f64f4b1191
Really nice post. Thanks for all the info. In 2016, you must stop by our Fine Mess tailgate (or wherever it will be held then).Greetings Orangemen! I lurked your boards looking for information regarding FSU's game against Syracuse. While doing so, i stumbled on this thread. One thing that is missing is some perspective from a visiting fan who has been to an away game, so I will attempt to provide some insight since this board was informative for us going to SU this weekend.
First off, noon will be wayyyy too late to start a tailgate. I have been going to FSUs game against Clemson since i was a sophmore in 03, and for night games,we typically get there by 10 and the campus is already pretty full with tailgaters. So i would suggest starting a tad earlier.
Second, for anyone needing to park away from your tailgate, there is a great lot going north on cherry rd coming from perimiter rd, on the right. It is a 15 min walk to stadium, but on the way you wakk in front of their library, where their band does their warmups 2hrs before the game. It is a stunning sight, with a giant reflection pool in front of them. I recommend seeing it.
Third, plan a long time leaving campus after the game. The town is about the size of canton or potsdam (i grew up in northern ny and my mom even drew that comparison). Im sure you can imagine how crammed a town that size woukd be with 100k tailgaters and 1 way in, 1 way out. Thats why they get ther really early and tailgate all day.
Last, the reason i always go to our Clemson game every 2 years and tell everybody else to go is because they are the epitome of southern hospitality in every way. Anybody that goes will have the best game day experience of their lives. If anyone has questions on what to expect, send me a privste message or post it here.
From what I know of Clemson...get there early. Also, fill up your gas tank before setting out for the game. Expect to idle in traffic awhile after the game. It might take you 90-120 mins to clear town.
Thanks, that sounds perfect for us.I emailed the parking lot we are using for the tailgate to see when we can start setting up. I will let you know once I hear back.
Personally if I start drinking before noon for a 7:00 PM game I might not make it to the game .
That being said we will probably start to set-up whatever time they say we are allowed to come in. After the game is no rush to get out. They have asked the cars be out of the parking lot by 7 AM the following morning.
I may be able to help you out. I have had a bunch of people cancel on me already. Will receive final word probably tomorrow.UGH. Looking for two more Clemson Tickets, preferably in our Cuse Section. I just had two friends (who said no the first time around) say they want in. Or if anyone has a group of 5, I'm happy to give my 3 tickets to you and pay the difference of the other two.
Thanks in advanced!