Poll:Tailgating '24 Redux

[TexanMark]

Okay let's do this again. Tell us where you wanna go and why?

Poll only allowed 4 choices
Pitt on Thursday, Oct 24th is write-in only in comments

Multiple Choices ok

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Vegas because, well, it's Vegas. Cool city and from what I hear, a great stadium. It's also a change from the same old cities and teams that we're used to.

 

[TexanMark]

Right now leaning to Vegas and BC. Would like to NCSt too but a week after Vegas is too soon. I'd look at Cal but I'm not doing 2 west trips in same season.

@Pitt is on my radar if I can find cheap airfare through Allegiant, Breeze, etc...

 

[DoubleDee]

I WANT TO GO TO WEST POINT DAMMIT

 

[JRHEETER]

I WANT TO GO TO WEST POINT DAMMIT

I did too

Really bummer about that one but UNLV is a good replacement

 

[storange]

It’s between Cal and Vegas. We will see what the costs are.

 

[Domedog84]

Cal or Vegas here. Need to decide.

 

[SUfaninAZ]

Vegas

 

[bigmike]

Vegas
Cal
Pitt

 

[CuseTroop]

Vegas baby!!

 

[AngryOtto]

I’ll be at Vegas and Cal

 

[TexanMark]

I WANT TO GO TO WEST POINT DAMMIT

Do great in HS
Lots of extra curricular
Be athletic
Team Captain really helps
Be able to interview well

 

[TexanMark]

I’ll be at Vegas and Cal

Do you live out there?
Any chance you can bring a cooler, canopy or grill?

 

[TexanMark]

It’s between Cal and Vegas. We will see what the costs are.

If JR goes as a single, you two could travel together

 

[GeauxSU]

Bring on New England! Vets Day long weekend for some, should help with the away draw.

I'm probably out for Vegas, unfortunately. I was actually praying that was going to be one of our bye-weeks.

 

[tptcuse]

Vegas.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Definitely Cal. Hoping for Vegas but we may be in Seattle for Michigan@Washington that day.

 

[TexanMark]

Definitely Cal. Hoping for Vegas but we may be in Seattle for Michigan@Washington that day.

If you decide on Vegas let me know asap...

Michigan will be on death row by then lol

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

If you decide on Vegas let me know asap...

Michigan will be on death row by then lol

Will Do!! Hoping to hear from my wife's fellow UW alums soon on whether it's happening or not.

 

[Sufanatic02]

We have never been to Vegas so that’s our away game this year. Hopefully a few that have could give some insight on where to stay. Looking forward to this one!!

 

[CuseTroop]

We have never been to Vegas so that’s our away game this year. Hopefully a few that have could give some insight on where to stay. Looking forward to this one!!

Lodging is tricky, as it depends so much on what you want to do here.

For folks who are just coming in for the game, I suggest Delano, Mandalay Bay (both very nice hotels) or the Luxor (cheap option, they just remodeled their rooms after some backlash) I haven't gambled at Delano, but both Mandalay Bay and Luxor have pretty solid casinos- the sports book at Luxor is kinda lame. These three hotels are closest to West Hacienda ave, which is the overpass they shut down on gameday. Folks walk from these three hotels, across the highway into the stadium. The walk takes about 15 mins I think (Not really sure, I've never done it sober)

Next up would be NYNY, MGM Grand and Park MGM. They look far away on the map, but if you cross the street to Excalibur you can jump on the free tram that takes you to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay/Delano.
NYNY is nice, and usually pretty decently priced. Park MGM is the only (I believe) completely non smoking property on the strip. And you can tell as soon as you walk in.

For first timers, I always recommend staying mid strip. Harrah's, Linq, Flamingo, Caesars, Bellagio etc. I suggest this, because it allows you to explore the a large chunk of the strip without a ton of walking. From any of those hotels, you can walk to the Bellagio to take the free tram to Park MGM, quick walk to excalibur, back on a free tram to Luxor/Mandalay bay.

Excalibur is about to be torn down to make room for a baseball stadium- I've heard not so great things about it's current condition.

OYO is the old Hooters casino- still have $1 blackjack 24/7
I think the Signature at MGM can be booked through Airbnb.
Circus Circus is pretty run down these days too.

Folks who want to stay far away at like The Strat, Fremont street (which is a must check out) or any of the off strip casinos- traffic into Allegiant isn't horrible, especially for this game (which wont be a full stadium sell out, I don't think they'll open up the top level). You'll be able to uber right to the stadium, or get your rental car to a parking lot with minimal issues.

Happy to answer any questions anyone has, and there's a more than a few folks on the board who have much more Vegas experience than me who will chime in as well.
Can't wait to see everyone!!!

 

[Dinkyspond]

Do great in HS
Lots of extra curricular
Be athletic
Team Captain really helps
Be able to interview well

what was the board score minimum in SATs? 1,300? 1,400? I don’t even know what they use anymore, are the SATs still a thing?

 

[richmondcuse03]

Lodging is tricky, as it depends so much on what you want to do here.

For folks who are just coming in for the game, I suggest Delano, Mandalay Bay (both very nice hotels) or the Luxor (cheap option, they just remodeled their rooms after some backlash) I haven't gambled at Delano, but both Mandalay Bay and Luxor have pretty solid casinos- the sports book at Luxor is kinda lame. These three hotels are closest to West Hacienda ave, which is the overpass they shut down on gameday. Folks walk from these three hotels, across the highway into the stadium. The walk takes about 15 mins I think (Not really sure, I've never done it sober)

Next up would be NYNY, MGM Grand and Park MGM. They look far away on the map, but if you cross the street to Excalibur you can jump on the free tram that takes you to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay/Delano.
NYNY is nice, and usually pretty decently priced. Park MGM is the only (I believe) completely non smoking property on the strip. And you can tell as soon as you walk in.

For first timers, I always recommend staying mid strip. Harrah's, Linq, Flamingo, Caesars, Bellagio etc. I suggest this, because it allows you to explore the a large chunk of the strip without a ton of walking. From any of those hotels, you can walk to the Bellagio to take the free tram to Park MGM, quick walk to excalibur, back on a free tram to Luxor/Mandalay bay.

Excalibur is about to be torn down to make room for a baseball stadium- I've heard not so great things about it's current condition.

OYO is the old Hooters casino- still have $1 blackjack 24/7
I think the Signature at MGM can be booked through Airbnb.
Circus Circus is pretty run down these days too.

Folks who want to stay far away at like The Strat, Fremont street (which is a must check out) or any of the off strip casinos- traffic into Allegiant isn't horrible, especially for this game (which wont be a full stadium sell out, I don't think they'll open up the top level). You'll be able to uber right to the stadium, or get your rental car to a parking lot with minimal issues.

Happy to answer any questions anyone has, and there's a more than a few folks on the board who have much more Vegas experience than me who will chime in as well.
Can't wait to see everyone!!!



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What do you think of Circa? I thought it was nice / fun intro to Freemont.

 

[CuseTroop]

What do you think of Circa? I thought it was nice / fun intro to Freemont.

I park in their parking garage so that every Fremont trip starts and ends at Circa lol. I love everything about it.

 

[llandz]

Lodging is tricky, as it depends so much on what you want to do here.

For folks who are just coming in for the game, I suggest Delano, Mandalay Bay (both very nice hotels) or the Luxor (cheap option, they just remodeled their rooms after some backlash) I haven't gambled at Delano, but both Mandalay Bay and Luxor have pretty solid casinos- the sports book at Luxor is kinda lame. These three hotels are closest to West Hacienda ave, which is the overpass they shut down on gameday. Folks walk from these three hotels, across the highway into the stadium. The walk takes about 15 mins I think (Not really sure, I've never done it sober)

Next up would be NYNY, MGM Grand and Park MGM. They look far away on the map, but if you cross the street to Excalibur you can jump on the free tram that takes you to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay/Delano.
NYNY is nice, and usually pretty decently priced. Park MGM is the only (I believe) completely non smoking property on the strip. And you can tell as soon as you walk in.

For first timers, I always recommend staying mid strip. Harrah's, Linq, Flamingo, Caesars, Bellagio etc. I suggest this, because it allows you to explore the a large chunk of the strip without a ton of walking. From any of those hotels, you can walk to the Bellagio to take the free tram to Park MGM, quick walk to excalibur, back on a free tram to Luxor/Mandalay bay.

Excalibur is about to be torn down to make room for a baseball stadium- I've heard not so great things about it's current condition.

OYO is the old Hooters casino- still have $1 blackjack 24/7
I think the Signature at MGM can be booked through Airbnb.
Circus Circus is pretty run down these days too.

Folks who want to stay far away at like The Strat, Fremont street (which is a must check out) or any of the off strip casinos- traffic into Allegiant isn't horrible, especially for this game (which wont be a full stadium sell out, I don't think they'll open up the top level). You'll be able to uber right to the stadium, or get your rental car to a parking lot with minimal issues.

Happy to answer any questions anyone has, and there's a more than a few folks on the board who have much more Vegas experience than me who will chime in as well.
Can't wait to see everyone!!!



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Also, I was just at the SU women's basketball tournament at Southpoint. My room was one of the nicest I have ever stayed in. Remodeled. No yucky carpet but vinyl plank flooring. A very large room, and I had some great meals there. So that could be another option off the strip.