Making the Tennessee trip

by muircoach on Jul 16, 2009 12:45 AM PDT

I just thought I would see if we are getting a good contingent going to the Tennessee game. While I know the numbers probably won't be large, I was just curious if there were alot of people from BN going to Knoxville. I thought it would be cool to see if alot of people were, and if they were, what there plans are for the trip. As for me, I am making the trip, but will be flying into Atlanta. I am going to try and get the most "bang for my buck" by making flying into Atlanta, making the three hour drive to Knoxville for the game, and then head back to Atlanta to watch the Falcons vs. Dolphins game at the Georgia Dome before coming home. A football weekend to be sure. I have no rooting interest in the NFL game, it is more just to say I did it. I would love to hear if any of you are making the trip, and if you will be taking in any of the Bruins festivities while in Knoxville.

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Im going

but haven’t done my flight or anything yet. I have a reservation at a crappy hotel, but I;ll probably change.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Jul 16, 2009 7:01 AM PDT reply actions

Considering it

I need to confer with some of my harder core bruin friends before I make the commitment to go to Knoxville to see the game. I don’t want to go alone for several reasons 1. I’ve never been to the South (LA born and raised) 2. I tend to drink too much and mock opposing fans (this could be a problem if they are burly country boys)

Hopefully, I’ll make it out.

Victory or until next year!

by ncrpz2 on Jul 16, 2009 7:21 AM PDT reply actions

Been to Knoxville

about 15 years ago.

I thought the people there were exceedingly nice.

If they have one peeve, I would say, is when tourist treat them like hill-billies.

Troy will fall.

by Bruins102NCAA on Jul 16, 2009 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm going to try

I think my brother who is a pilot, can get me a free plane ticket, which make the trip a lot easier to afford. I have a friend that lives out there, so I can stay with him.

by captainqtp on Jul 16, 2009 10:36 AM PDT reply actions

I'm

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 16, 2009 10:38 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Undecided

It’s still about 50/50 for me.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 16, 2009 10:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm IN!

my family and I are going along with a few friends. We will attend the Bruin Bash before the game on Saturday. I have been to Neyland stadium a handful of times and its an AWESOME place to see a game. Those who are undecided should lean towards yes! :)

GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Jul 16, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions

I'll be there

either through the university or on my own dime, but either way I’m going

by Sideout11 on Jul 16, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

I'll be there

Along with about 40-50 band members. Not full force, but glad we’ll have our presence heard

by truebluebruin24 on Jul 16, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

Good luck to you all in actually having your presence "heard"....

Considering that the Tenn band plays “Rocky Top” for seemingly everything ranging from a touchdown to a properly executed center/qb exchange.

by insomniacslounge on Jul 17, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Anyone needs hotel room in Knoxville for the game?

I’ve got a room all paid for at the Holiday Inn Select in Downtown Knoxville (15 minutes walk from the stadium) and I don’t need it anymore but it’s non-refundable, so if anyone needs a room please let me know. It’s $189 plus tax from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday Sept 13.

Thanks.

David

by dcidjc on Jul 17, 2009 6:41 AM PDT reply actions

I'm jealous of all of you!

I was planning on going ever since last year’s game at the Rose Bowl. The people from Tennessee were such nice people, and several had extended invites to enjoy their hospitality this year. But, alas, it is not meant to be.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Jul 18, 2009 12:17 AM PDT reply actions

Staying with some Tennessee fans we met tailgating last year...

Me and my good friend (both ’07 alums) are flying out of LAX to Nashville on Southwest the afternoon of Thursday, September 10th. We were able to take advantage of the flight deals Southwest had last week about a week or two ago – it was around 200 round trip!

Staying with our friend from undergrad who went to Vanderbilt for grad school on Thursday night. Gonna explore Nashville a little bit in the day, then get our rent a car and drive on over to Knoxville and stay with some friends we made tailgating last year. (It was an awesome experience meeting them and making friends with them.) Probably drive back to Nashville sometime on Sunday, check out some of the sights in between the two cities, then fly back Monday afternoon.

Anyone on the Southwest flight on Sep 10 that leaves around 4:50? If so, see you there!

(PS, we ordered our tickets through the CTO – they don’t have seat assignments yet, but they allowed us to make preferences. Tickets were $65 each).

"I'm Michael Fey. I choose you." ~overheard at a party while he was pointing to a girl like a PokeMon

by UCLAndre07 on Jul 20, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions