Pre-Game Panther Nation Gathering?

[Mountain Panther]

I think it would be great for everyone to meet at a nearby bar around noon Friday, before tailgating. Thoughts? Chitown has agreed to pick up the tab.

[Jonsoup]

I AGREE!! about meeting before game or after the game

[MrEvents]

You need to be at the First Tennessee Pavilion, which is across the street from Finley Stadium, before the game. Things start around 4:00 p.m. on Friday and both teams bands and fans will be involved. Lots of food, refreshments, games, tailgating, etc.

[CanuckPanther]

I was born and raised in Iowa City, and graduated from UNI. I remember when I was a kid, Iowa went to the Rose Bowl for the first time ever (Jan 1, 1957) and I wanted to go so very badly it hurt. My parents could NOT afford to drive out. I ached, and it hurt! I have never hurt so much about going to a football game again until now. I want to be in Chattanooga so badly it is aching!!!!!! I don't have $2,000 (Cdn) to get there, but I hurt so very badly that I cannot be there! I hear of all the plans, things to happen...I hear App State plans to fill half the stadium, and we need MORE Panther fans. If I were only rich.....I really am hurting
GO PANTHERS!!!!!!

[UNI MadCat]

Tell us more about the Pavillion please.

I plan on showing up in a car, flying my flag and drinking beer out the back... but I could be convinced otherwise.

[Jonsoup]

I would like to have get together at the stadium before game or at the team hotel afterwards. As I'm coming in on Friday mid afternoon with Cincypanther88.

[UNI MadCat]

We should be arriving in Chatty around 8 a.m. on Friday... hoping to get an early check-in and then be ready to go by noon.

I WANT TO TAILGATE!!! I hope this is an option. We'll have chairs, food, grill, UNI flag, tunes and, of course, BEER!!!!

[MrEvents]

More Championship Events...

Thursday, December 15th

2:30 p.m. Appalachian State Team Practice, W. Max Finley Stadium, Open to public

4:00 p.m. Opposing Team Practice, W. Max Finley Stadium, Open to public

6:30 p.m. Pre-Game Parade & Stadium Open House; Parade begins at 13th & Broad Street and ends at Finley Stadium

7:00-9:30 Stadium Open House; See your team's locker room / Kick a Field Goal on the Turf

8:00pm Experience the Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions; Watch the United States Army Golden Knights jump into the stadium; Food and beverages available on site throughout the event


Friday, December 16th

Pre-Game HQ at the First Tennessee Pavilion Across from Finley Stadium
This 50,000 square ft. covered facility will serve and host many pregame activities.

3:00pm Food & Beverage Vendors at Pavilion will be available for sales

4:00pm Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions & Pontiac Game Day Excitement Open

4:00pm Chattanooga's own Sport Talk Goes Live on site FM 102.3

6:30pm Stadium Gates Open

6:45pm First Team Band enters Pavilion for Pre-Game Show

7:05pm Second Team Band enters Pavilion for Pre-Game Show

7:50pm Pontiac Pre-Game Fan Challenge with a 2005 Pontiac G6

8:00pm Golden Knights Deliver Game Ball from the Skies Above

8:00pm ESPN goes live
8:04pm Kick-Off

[ralph]

We should be arriving in Chatty around 8 a.m. on Friday... hoping to get an early check-in and then be ready to go by noon.

I WANT TO TAILGATE!!! I hope this is an option. We'll have chairs, food, grill, UNI flag, tunes and, of course, BEER!!!!

Tailgates are in effect:

[panther2317]

So...there is a tailgating parking lot and we'll be able to fire up grills and drink with no problems? Either ralph or Mr. Events...I'd love to hear if you think that a good tailgate will be feasable?

[UNI MadCat]

Also, does anyone know what time these lots will open???

[Chitown Panther]

any new ideas....

[GoCats05]

I was born and raised in Iowa City, and graduated from UNI. I remember when I was a kid, Iowa went to the Rose Bowl for the first time ever (Jan 1, 1957) and I wanted to go so very badly it hurt. My parents could NOT afford to drive out. I ached, and it hurt! I have never hurt so much about going to a football game again until now. I want to be in Chattanooga so badly it is aching!!!!!! I don't have $2,000 (Cdn) to get there, but I hurt so very badly that I cannot be there! I hear of all the plans, things to happen...I hear App State plans to fill half the stadium, and we need MORE Panther fans. If I were only rich.....I really am hurting
GO PANTHERS!!!!!!

Not to worry! UNI fans are going to be in full force there. The athletic club Christmas party was tonight and word has it that UNI should have no problem selling its allotment of 5,000 tickets. We have charters coming from GA, FL, AZ and all are buying them from UNI ticket office. This is going to be the first sell out there in a long time! Two buses are heading there and two planes are already full with another one trying to fill up too. Panther fans are crawling out of the woodwork trying to get to Chatty. Don't make yourself sick about it. Sit back and enjoy the Panther game in a sports bar.
PANTHERS ALL THE WAY, BABY!!

[TC is Hot]

yeah, i was at the union "studying" tonight and there was definitely a buzz about the game. students talking to other students about the bus and about carpools. usually i'm the one who doesnt think there's a lot of panther talk on campus, but tonight it seemed out in full force.

[UNI_kitty]

Yes there is a bit of buzz about the game going around campus! And I'm happy to hear it!!