Suggestions For those coming to BYU game

[Big_Al]

Re: Suggestions For those coming to BYU game

Actually, if you want a good breakfast sandwich, Gandolfo's on the corner of Center Street and University Avenue in the basement has a New York Deli style atmosphere with awesome sandwiches.

I dunno -- I thought Gandolfo's quality dropped considerably when they started franchising. I miss when it was just the one store on Main Street in SLC.

As a pre-game lunch. If you are in the mood for some Brazillian Churasco. Go down University Ave for two or three miles and hit up Tuccano's. All you can eat meet cut at your table.

I never ate at Tuccano's, but there are several very good churrascos in Utah.

[Bruincoug]

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Most important suggestion:

Stay in Park City.

You will not like staying in Provo-Orem. Park City is beautiful. It has world-class food (but also great working-class food too! -- full range of excellent options). Lots of good bars on Main Street. Lots of hotels that have good summer rates. About 35-45 minutes from the game. Also, after the game, there will be lots of traffic in Provo and between Provo and SLC, but not between Provo and Park City.

If there are a group of you, I recommend just chartering a bus to take you to and from Park City before/after the game.

Park City also has lots of fun activities, hiking, good golf courses, etc. if you are around on Sunday morning or Friday afternoon.

Other suggestions:
1. Ignore the bozos. Like any school, BYU has a small minority of obnoxious fans. But most will be (all too) happy to talk with you. They might not know much about FCS (or even football generally), but they'll be friendly and excited that you came to LES.
2. Do not dis-assemble LES with your pocket screwdriver. It will be tempting. But we need the stadium for the rest of the season.
3. If you have time: float down the Provo River in an inner tube. (you can ever do this the morning of the game!) Spectacular view of the mountains/canyon. Bring your own beer.

[KBCoug]

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Try to get to the game early if possible and go to the north west of the stadium. There are usually people there that will take you on a tour of the stadium, including the press and coaches box. They really try to make visiting fans feel welcome.

I don't expect you'll get much trash talking from the fans but there may be an occasions idiot. Most of their language will be pretty tame though.

I hope you have a good contingent here; it makes the atmosphere much better if the visitors have some loud fans in their corner.

I just wish the game would get here so all the speculation and chest thumping on both sides can ease up in favor of actually having it decided on the field.

Good luck UNI; just not too much luck.

[TheMacHouse]

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Try to get to the game early if possible and go to the north west of the stadium. There are usually people there that will take you on a tour of the stadium, including the press and coaches box. They really try to make visiting fans feel welcome.

I don't expect you'll get much trash talking from the fans but there may be an occasions idiot. Most of their language will be pretty tame though.

I hope you have a good contingent here; it makes the atmosphere much better if the visitors have some loud fans in their corner.

I just wish the game would get here so all the speculation and chest thumping on both sides can ease up in favor of actually having it decided on the field.

Good luck UNI; just not too much luck.

I assume we will have a decent contingent there. I believe the visitor sections are the lower part of 8,9,21&22 and when I called UNI for tickets last week I recieved tickets in section 22. They did ask if I wanted upper or lower tickets and I took lower since price was 25 compared to 18. The price at 25 seems like a good deal for a bigger school that sells out alot I'm guessing. I didn't realize visitor section was upper part of section 121/122 also.

[Big_Al]

Re: Suggestions For those coming to BYU game

I nominate Bruincoug for best post. Excellent tips.

[Panther AC]

Re: Suggestions For those coming to BYU game

Most important suggestion:

Stay in Park City.

You will not like staying in Provo-Orem. Park City is beautiful. It has world-class food (but also great working-class food too! -- full range of excellent options). Lots of good bars on Main Street. Lots of hotels that have good summer rates. About 35-45 minutes from the game. Also, after the game, there will be lots of traffic in Provo and between Provo and SLC, but not between Provo and Park City.

If there are a group of you, I recommend just chartering a bus to take you to and from Park City before/after the game.

Park City also has lots of fun activities, hiking, good golf courses, etc. if you are around on Sunday morning or Friday afternoon.

Other suggestions:
1. Ignore the bozos. Like any school, BYU has a small minority of obnoxious fans. But most will be (all too) happy to talk with you. They might not know much about FCS (or even football generally), but they'll be friendly and excited that you came to LES.
2. Do not dis-assemble LES with your pocket screwdriver. It will be tempting. But we need the stadium for the rest of the season.
3. If you have time: float down the Provo River in an inner tube. (you can ever do this the morning of the game!) Spectacular view of the mountains/canyon. Bring your own beer.

Seriously, will the authorities hassle us if we have a couple of beers in the parking lot before the game, like they did at South Dakota State last year?

[Big_Al]

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Seriously, will the authorities hassle us if we have a couple of beers in the parking lot before the game, like they did at South Dakota State last year?

Yes. DO NOT DRINK ON THE BYU CAMPUS.

[kccougar]

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I assume we will have a decent contingent there. I believe the visitor sections are the lower part of 8,9,21&22 and when I called UNI for tickets last week I recieved tickets in section 22. They did ask if I wanted upper or lower tickets and I took lower since price was 25 compared to 18. The price at 25 seems like a good deal for a bigger school that sells out alot I'm guessing. I didn't realize visitor section was upper part of section 121/122 also.

I would love to see a big group of Panther fans at the game. Hope you can fill that visitor's section.

[TravelingPanther]

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Any Cougars have a good hook up for a hotel deal?

[KBCoug]

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I assume we will have a decent contingent there. I believe the visitor sections are the lower part of 8,9,21&22 and when I called UNI for tickets last week I recieved tickets in section 22. They did ask if I wanted upper or lower tickets and I took lower since price was 25 compared to 18. The price at 25 seems like a good deal for a bigger school that sells out alot I'm guessing. I didn't realize visitor section was upper part of section 121/122 also.

It's nice for the visitors to be able to see their team as they come into the stadium both at the start of the game and at halftime. It gives you a chance to really get loud.
I hope you enjoy your visit.

[WYOBISONMAN]

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Living close to Utah, I can suggest some great micro brews to try. My favorites are brewed by Wasatch Brewing and they include Polygamy Porter, Provo Girl, and Chasing Tail. Check them out when you get to Utah.....if you stay in SLC or Park City, find them at any grocery store or many local bars.

Enjoy your trip to the WEST.

[Y Enthusiast]

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Golf Courses to hit: Public in no particular order

Thanksgiving Point
Talons Cove
Wasatch
Soldier Hollow
The Ranches
Hobble Creek

[TravelingPanther]

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We're staying in Midvale. Hope that's not like Compton.

[Big_Al]

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If you're staying in Midvale, get a bite to eat at the Bohemian Brewery. It's just East of the intersection of State Street & 7200 South. Great little brew pub -- the owner is Czech and serves some pretty good Czech-oriented pub food.

Or you can go to Hooters across the street.

[TravelingPanther]

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Thanks for the tips.