Dome Environment

[TravelingPanther]

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I love he lots south of the McLeod. I intend on setting up early on the 29th!

[FOTY]

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I love he lots south of the McLeod. I intend on setting up early on the 29th!

By early, what time you talking?

[TravelingPanther]

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By early, what time you talking?

Before noon. That game is a late kick, so undecided. But early. LOL

[clenz]

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Before noon. That game is a late kick, so undecided. But early. LOL

Too early.....The university doesn't want you there until 2....fitting discussion given the thread though.

[DomeIsHome]

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Each lot is a little different. Are you looking for where the college-aged group hangs, the area where the money hangs, or the "family orientated" area? Do you prefer concrete or grass? What are you looking for in a tailgate?

I've used them all and have found my place South of the "Dike" lot (grassy area).

Which one is the "dike" lot? I don't really care who is there, but I'd like it to actually feel like we are tailgating with other fans, rather then just by ourselves.

[DomeIsHome]

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Too early.....The university doesn't want you there until 2....fitting discussion given the thread though.

Serious question, has anybody ever actually had any problem setting up for tailgating before the 4 hour "limit"? I'm sure I've seen people out earlier then that, especially on homecoming/family weekend

[FOTY]

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About 4-5 years ago the UNI po-po felt obligated to inform us that tailgating doesn't start till 3 hours (at the time) before kick off. But then laughed, had a burger and were on their way.

I wouldn't be too concerned unless you are with a roudy group.

[clenz]

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Serious question, has anybody ever actually had any problem setting up for tailgating before the 4 hour "limit"? I'm sure I've seen people out earlier then that, especially on homecoming/family weekend

Depends on where you set up or which campus cops are on duty. However, generally no.....


Which makes it even more stupid to have that rule. It discourages people from getting out early because they see the rules posted online, or as they drive by the lots.

Any good tailgate scene starts HOURS before kickoff as it allows proper time for fans to gather and have a good time and still get into the stadium early enough for the PMB.

[TravelingPanther]

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Too early.....The university doesn't want you there until 2....fitting discussion given the thread though.

We never had any issues last year. We were normally there at 10am for the 4pm kicks.

[FOTY]

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The "Dike" lot is the lot South of the McLeod.

If you are just looking to be around people, i would say to stay away from the East end of the two dome lots. While the West end will normally fill up with tailgaters, the East ends usually end up being student parking. The lots near the towers are about the same. Other than that, about any lot in any direction will work for you.

After having been around, we stumbled on the grass areas South of the "Dike" lots (next to the maintenance building / gas station). We haven't moved since. The lot is usually pretty full of tailgaters (not just people parking and walking in) and gives us the benefit of grass and making our own areas with no regard for parking lines. When we first started done there it rarely filled up, which is no longer the case. We are happy and our group has grown every year.

I'd be happy to share a libation if you want to stop by on Saturday.

[arealcat]

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I agree. Ever since I moved to CF, it seems as though the Cedar Falls residents want there to be a clear distinction between CF and Waterloo.

Seems like the tailgating has gotten better the last few years, and I have been asked the question, "People actually tailgate at UNI games" too. That is unacceptable that people really have to ask that question. Sounds like the consensus is the more the athletic department puts in the better results it will get. I like the idea of making it a better atmosphere/environment as a whole.

[DomeIsHome]

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Thanks for the info! Probably going to see some of you guys this year in a more adult-like tailgating experience. And by adult-like, I mean completely insane, loud, and obnoxious.

[casbern]

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I'd be happy to share a libation if you want to stop by on Saturday.

I'd be happy to take you up on that FOTY!

[BCPanther]

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We are usually out by 9:00 for the 4:00 kicks and have only been hassled once in six years. We plan on being set up by 11:00 this Saturday...

[95UNIGRAD]

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Piggybacking on that, students need to realize it's a football game, not a place to get into a giant drunken fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend, not a place to find your Saturday night hookup, and not a place to complain about how you are not tailgating in Iowa City.

We have had east tickets for a long time. We are moving to the West side this year to get away from all that crap. Looking forward to being around people that care about the game, hopefully.

We did the same thing this year - got tired of the constant blaring after EVERY play by the band, and some of the moroons on the East Side. Go west side!