Parking for game one.

[GSUsoaringeagle]

Did anyone have any problem with the parking for game one? I can't say there was a problem just a little tight and not much room for a tent.

[PowerEagle]

Not so much a problem this week, but I got to the game right around 520pm, and pulled into my spot to find it and the one behind it (my buddies spot) filled with an overflow of people and chairs from the occupants of the spot next to us. They moved once they saw us pulling in, but they were still in my friends' spot. Will be interesting going forward as to how they fit their people in their spot without taking over ours. We just happened to not be tailgating this week.

[SouthernBred]

No problems in Section H

[1more47]

No. We did not have any problems. We arrived around 5:00 p.m. and had no problem with the traffic. We were very pleased with the new system. AND, no one was in our spot!

[Jonathangsu]

I didnt think there was a problem, but man some spots look SWEET. Like in the first spot on every row....they have a TON of room. And over on the side by Campus Club...you could play flag football behind your vehicle. All and all it seems to be nice.

1 opinion on parking: Could they not do Parking "Will Call" and if a Booster knows they are not coming to games 3, 4 and 5, SB could sell the spot for $5 per game to Booster who didnt get spots.

Easy way for Southern Boosters to make some money and utilize some of the unused spots.

Just an idea.

[1peatfor7]

i did see 2-3 empty spots in front of mt LTR spot. i am 99% sure SB did ask people to let them now if you know you won't be there by wednesday so the spot can be utilizied i.e. be sold for that game. IMO people don't care and don't contact SB. maybe they can remind ppl in the SB weekly newsletter.

[Brdyz]

someone in my spot, but they moved without a big problem

[SeEagle]

Does anyone have any idea how many spaces were unused? I heard there were quite a number of open spaces up front after 5:00 p.m.

[jhbeagle]

No problems. The person next to us parked in the right number but in the wrong section.

[leeman]

The only problem i saw was that the parking lot looked empty up front when the team came in. Instead of the parking lot 'filling' up to overflowing there were a lot of front row spots unused and empty. We had a great time with our spots and actually had room for 2 tents and tables and lots of tailgating. I'm looking forward to next week.

[eagle_97]

I was unable to be there yesterday because of a prior commitment. I am not aware of SB asking folks to advise them if they're not going to make it to a game. I will be there this week though. I'm looking forward to seeing the way the new parking system works!

[eaglesrthe1]

It won't matter. I know that I didn't buy a spot, so I'm not going to ride up there after the game has started asking for one.

[straightshooter]

No problem in my spot on Row H. Guess the empty spots up front show how many "bigger" boosters didn't make the game yesterday. It's my understanding that the spots were assigned by dollar donations and longevity. You will have the same situation anywhere parking is paid for and designated. A guy gave me a parking pass last week at UGA that was 250 yards from the stadium. Had I not used it, that spot would not have been used that day.

[eaglesnest]

No problem in my spot on Row H. Guess the empty spots up front show how many "bigger" boosters didn't make the game yesterday. It's my understanding that the spots were assigned by dollar donations and longevity. You will have the same situation anywhere parking is paid for and designated. A guy gave me a parking pass last week at UGA that was 250 yards from the stadium. Had I not used it, that spot would not have been used that day.


Using UGA's parking as a comparison is slightly skewed since they have individual game passes for each game rather than the one we use for the entire season. I was not there yesterday either and would not have lent my pass to almost anyone since if I did not recieve it back prior to this weeks game then I would have to fork over money to buy another pass. IMHO the spots are prepaid and if the booster does not use it then oh well. Having a will call set up could cause confusion and cost more money in hiring the manpower than it would draw in. See you at Paulson next Saturday. GATA

[kennesaweagle]

I think that because people know that their spot won't be taken, a number of them aren't getting in a hurry to get to the stadium. That's why it looks empty.

In years past, if you didn't get to the parking lot earlier in the day, then you most likely weren't getting a space. So they would come earlier than they actually needed to.

Personally, I like the current system. If there are empty spaces, so what. I'm still there.

[feardaeagle]

I was thrilled at the new parking! I had my doubt's before the season on how
it would work out but it was extreamly organized.I got in around 3:30,went straight
to the spots,met my new tailgaitin neighbors, had a great time,saw an eagle win,
and stayed for a couple of hrs after the game.
IMO it couldn't have come out any better!!

[1more47]

We were one of the early empty parking spots. We did not get to the stadium until 5:00 because our spot is reserved. We would not have done this in years past. Our spot is up front on the second row.

[Deltapine]

No problems for us. Worked like a champ

[gsuone]

I am thankful for Southern Boosters for how smooth Saturday went for the parking lot situation and glad that there was no major issues


Got there about 12 noon and noticed that most folks arrived later than normal knowing that they have a guranteed spot

[GSCEagle89]

We were one of the early empty parking spots. We did not get to the stadium until 5:00 because our spot is reserved. We would not have done this in years past. Our spot is up front on the second row.

This is the crappy part of reserved parking and the new system. A partially empty parking lot for the better part of a Saturday. All so folks could get to the game 30 minutes before kick off. That's great.

[BoroNative]

This is the crappy part of reserved parking and the new system. A partially empty parking lot for the better part of a Saturday. All so folks could get to the game 30 minutes before kick off. That's great.

I don't have a problem with it. Maybe they should divide the lot into Parking Only, and Tailgating area. Although I think with assigned spaces, it filled up at an even pace throughout the lot and that made it easier. If you give/buy the space, you should get to park there whenever you want to.

[TCM]

The one thing I think they should have done was to add the Row letter to the parking space number. It was/is very easy to turn down the wrong aisle. Based on the comments of the multiple parking threads it seems like that would eliminate 99% of the problems that occurred. I don't think it would have taken much more time nor paint.

[BoroNative]

The one thing I think they should have done was to add the Row letter to the parking space number. It was/is very easy to turn down the wrong aisle. Based on the comments of the multiple parking threads it seems like that would eliminate 99% of the problems that occurred. I don't think it would have taken much more time nor paint.


Or paint it big at each end of the asphalt drive.

[gsu_paintballer]

This is the crappy part of reserved parking and the new system. A partially empty parking lot for the better part of a Saturday. All so folks could get to the game 30 minutes before kick off. That's great.

What's so bad about a partially empty parking lot?

[sandeagle98]

I'm lost here. Don't the signs say which letter and number (K 1-100 & J 300-200) is for each row?

[GSCEagle89]

What's so bad about a partially empty parking lot?

I just think it takes away a little from the pre-game atmosphere. Many of those empty spaces would be full of enthusiastic supporters enjoying a good time and getting ready for a game. Just personal preference I guess. I suppose I would like to see a packed-to-the- hilt, fun loving, tailgating crowd in the parking lot rather than a bunch of folks who want to arrive fashionably late like it's a dinner party.

[Eagle22]

I just think it takes away a little from the pre-game atmosphere. Many of those empty spaces would be full of enthusiastic supporters enjoying a good time and getting ready for a game. Just personal preference I guess. I suppose I would like to see a packed-to-the- hilt, fun loving, tailgating crowd in the parking lot rather than a bunch of folks who want to arrive fashionably late like it's a dinner party.

Boy, that's painting with a broad brush. I'd wager most who come late have pretty legitimate reasons why.

In my case, I'd rather let my 11 year old play Pop Warner for a few more years, and miss out on some tailgating, but that's just me.

I saw lots of tailgating when I drove in at 4:30. Doesn't look to me like the spirit has been dampened any by the changes.

[KJ Eagle]

I just think it takes away a little from the pre-game atmosphere. Many of those empty spaces would be full of enthusiastic supporters enjoying a good time and getting ready for a game. Just personal preference I guess. I suppose I would like to see a packed-to-the- hilt, fun loving, tailgating crowd in the parking lot rather than a bunch of folks who want to arrive fashionably late like it's a dinner party.

There goes that vibe we were talking about earlier... Kidding!!

[TCM]

I'm lost here. Don't the signs say which letter and number (K 1-100 & J 300-200) is for each row?

Yes that is correct, but it is still somewhat confusing. For example we were tailgating and a car pulled up and wanted to know who car was parked in that space. I told her it was mine and she said I needed to move it since I was in her parking space. She was on the wrong row and I told her she was actually one row over. I just think the letters would help with this type of confusion.

[Debbie Downer]

If we have 4 spots in a square can bring an RV into those spots? Or do we need a LTR spot?

[GSCEagle89]

Boy, that's painting with a broad brush. I'd wager most who come late have pretty legitimate reasons why.

In my case, I'd rather let my 11 year old play Pop Warner for a few more years, and miss out on some tailgating, but that's just me.

I saw lots of tailgating when I drove in at 4:30. Doesn't look to me like the spirit has been dampened any by the changes.

E22, I'd take you up on that wager. Now I know there are a few that may have to work or whatever, or as in your case, you've got to get the kids out to do their thing. If I'm in your shoes, I'm doing the same thing you are, no question.

But I'd be willing to bet most who arrived late did so because they knew they could and a spot would be there waiting on them, not because they had a prior commitment. I'll take it a step further and say this is why we have assigned spaces now. Not because of rampant abuse of parking privilages, but because a select number of boosters made a big enough stink about not having a parking space 30 minutes before kick off. Now they have their way and we have a partially empty parking lot on gameday.

Not a big deal to me really, just an observation.

[gsudevil]

Seems to me that there were just about as many cars there as before, but they were bunched up now, as compared to being spread out before. This made it look like there were not as many cars, as it emphasized the empty spaces. Especially if there happened to be two or three empty spaces together.

[GSEagle76]

If we have 4 spots in a square can bring an RV into those spots? Or do we need a LTR spot?


I don't see why not...our group got 6 all together and we brough our trailer and had no problems. We were asked to show the 2 passes for the spots the trailer was taking. I would think that as long as you are within you assigned spots you can bring your RV. You might want to run it by dan first though, just to be clear...

[DestinEagle]

As I see it...a lot of those front spots were for people who where going into the Fieldhouse (me included)...we arrived at about 3:30 or 4:00...we took one figure 8 lap around the parking lot to check out the tailgating...then went into the Fieldhouse when it opened...when we hit that air-conditioned fieldhouse my wife turned and said "it was worth every penny we spent".

My point here is that it was a Great day for us...exaclty what we wanted...we need to embrace all of our fans desire for the perfect GAME-DAY experince...whether it is recent grads funnelling beer or the families throwing the football with there kids.

I have said this before: Every program needs both face-painters and luxury-box buyers...they are rarely the same person but BOTH are critical to the program!

[KJ Eagle]

If we have 4 spots in a square can bring an RV into those spots? Or do we need a LTR spot?

I would e-mail Dan to be sure, but my understanding is that the RV's are limited to the LTR only.

[1peatfor7]

I would e-mail Dan to be sure, but my understanding is that the RV's are limited to the LTR only.

That is correct you must park in LTR if you have an RV.


Well it doesn't quite say that on here but I do know that is the rule.

http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com//pdf7/116758.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=18700

[KJ Eagle]

That is correct you must park in LTR if you have an RV.

1peat: Great to see you and Brian Saturday. Come back over to our side of the tracks this week and let's have a drink or 20 together!!!

[1peatfor7]

I would e-mail Dan to be sure, but my understanding is that the RV's are limited to the LTR only.


1peat: Great to see you and Brian Saturday. Come back over to our side of the tracks this week and let's have a drink or 20 together!!!

That flag pole rocked. We actually may get 1 more.

Good luck next week, bring some sod!!

[KJ Eagle]

That flag pole rocked. We actually may get 1 more.

Good luck next week, bring some sod!!



Yeah the spot lacks a little bit of green grass. But it makes up for it in room to move around.

I like the way he sets up the flag pole and the rope with the clips on it. For now, I'll stick with my pole and zip ties, but if the pole I have ever breaks I'll definately get one from him. There was someone else o the board that bought one from him last year and loved it.

[magnificent7]

Much to my surprise, it went very smoothly. Everybody I saw was very much either a Southern gentleman or lady.

[RockinEagle]

That is correct you must park in LTR if you have an RV.


Well it doesn't quite say that on here but I do know that is the rule.

http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com//pdf7/116758.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=18700


I don't know what rule they will enforce but I do know for sure there used to be two smaller RV's that parked in the regular white lot last year. If you have 4 spots I don't see why they would care, especially since the LTR are sold out.

[ks eagle 76]

This is the crappy part of reserved parking and the new system. A partially empty parking lot for the better part of a Saturday. All so folks could get to the game 30 minutes before kick off. That's great.

No the crappy part is that SB had to mark the places because so many broke the rules last year. Don't get pissed at the boosters that choose to come in a little later, be angry at the people that caused the problems last year.

[1saveagle]

No the crappy part is that SB had to mark the places because so many broke the rules last year. Don't get pissed at the boosters that choose to come in a little later, be angry at the people that caused the problems last year.

You can't win this argument with those who voted to have this new parking mess, trust me I have tried. Like I have said before, all of my friends tailgating spaces are spaced WAY far apart, but we are making due. I HATE IT (first come first served, unless you have lots of money)

[eaglesnest]

You can't win this argument with those who voted to have this new parking mess, trust me I have tried. Like I have said before, all of my friends tailgating spaces are spaced WAY far apart, but we are making due. I HATE IT (first come first served, unless you have lots of money)


I had a lenghty discussion with Dan O'Dowd on the issues surrounding when SB members were not placed together and he said that it took over two weeks just to map out the requests and mainly anyone that did not get paired together were those who did not clearly state where/who they wanted to pair with so that is why they are going to rework it next year. He did say you could offer to trade with those around you if available. I can feel for the SB staff since they are limited on time, money and have to sometimes have to go above and beyond to accomadate as many people as possible. See everyone on Saturday! GATA

[GSCEagle89]

No the crappy part is that SB had to mark the places because so many broke the rules last year. Don't get pissed at the boosters that choose to come in a little later, be angry at the people that caused the problems last year.

See, that's it right there. The parking benefit was never a guarantee (until now). But so many seemed to think it was. The Southern Boosters capitulated to a vocal minority. Did some abuse the privilege last year? Sure they did. Was it as wide-spread as you seem to think? Absolutely not.

I'm not angry at anyone. I'm just a little disappointed at the way in which the Southern Boosters handled the situation and I'm not thrilled with their solution, but I'm certainly not angry. Only time will tell how well this will work. But if the idea is to have a fully involved, enthusiastic tailgating crowd, I think that has been somewhat diminished by the new parking system. You just lose a little something when 1/4 of the crowd arrives fashionably late like they're headed to a dinner party.

[1saveagle]

I had a lenghty discussion with Dan O'Dowd on the issues surrounding when SB members were not placed together and he said that it took over two weeks just to map out the requests and mainly anyone that did not get paired together were those who did not clearly state where/who they wanted to pair with so that is why they are going to rework it next year. He did say you could offer to trade with those around you if available. I can feel for the SB staff since they are limited on time, money and have to sometimes have to go above and beyond to accomadate as many people as possible. See everyone on Saturday! GATA

Everyone in my group requested to be placed next to each other, that is EVERYONE. That way at least we would be next to some one we would know.

[Booster EYES]

The new parking plan worked very well.

I don't see it as a case of those who have money dictating anything. The price was very reasonable for six games. And by using the priority points, you are rewarding those who have been long term supporters of the program.

[FirstCoastAlum]

I don't think the price is reasonable in light of the fact I was forced to increase my contribution from $500 to $600 just a couple of years ago to maintain the same benefits.

[KJ Eagle]

I don't think the price is reasonable in light of the fact I was forced to increase my contribution from $500 to $600 just a couple of years ago to maintain the same benefits.

I'm not trying to be rude, but what do you think will happen to the donation levels if we go up to I-A as everyone predicts? What we are paying now is going to be looked at as a bargain in a couple years if the move happens.

[FirstCoastAlum]

I'm not trying to be rude, but what do you think will happen to the donation levels if we go up to I-A as everyone predicts? What we are paying now is going to be looked at as a bargain in a couple years if the move happens.
I don't think there's a chance in you know where that that will happen under the current administration.

[gsugt1]

I don't think there's a chance in you know where that that will happen under the current administration.


Thanks Nostradamus.

[KJ Eagle]

I don't think there's a chance in you know where that that will happen under the current administration.


And you know that how?

[straightshooter]

Right now to get a chance to buy UGA season tickets, you would have to have contributed $10,600 to the university over a five year period. This would not guarantee you tickets. It would get your name in the hat. Whether you get them or not depends on your donation status.

[1saveagle]

When they decide to make the move I will give much more. Don't get me wrong I love watching GSU play no matter what, but you can not deny that it would be a much more exciting game if GSU was playing FSU or Miami at home

[ProudEagle]

When they decide to make the move I will give much more. Don't get me wrong I love watching GSU play no matter what, but you can not deny that it would be a much more exciting game if GSU was playing FSU or Miami at home
I hope you're kidding... These kids need your support as much, probably more than, Notre Dame or USC's kids do... Our's are not being paid by boosters under the table. They earn their scholarship money with blood and sweat, in fact, many are walk-ons..... and get no financial aid.

Also, even if we moved to the FBS/I-A next season, we're many years from getting FSU or Miami to come to Paulson.... USM has been playing football for 100yrs and they're still going to Bama everytime.................


PLEASE (!) give as much as you can afford to help this program.

[SouthernBred]

Proud Eagle speaks the truth . . . give until it hurts people! Quit your b'ing about parking and come support our Eagles . . . heck, if you tailgaitin' is that important I can give you a key to a cow pasture about 1 mile outside of Statesboro . . . there won't be any football game to watch but you and your friends can all park next to one another all day!

[1saveagle]

Well I do give what I can, and no I don't want your key.

[PonteVedraFan]

"""When they decide to make the move I will give much more."""

[1saveagle]

Because by the time we move up, in 30 +yrs, I will be ready to retire

[eaglewithabus]

I have been trying to find the parking map that shows all the space numbers. Does anyone remember where to get it from?

[1peatfor7]

I have been trying to find the parking map that shows all the space numbers. Does anyone remember where to get it from?

It's on the SB front page.
http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18700&ATCLID=1243894&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=18700&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT=

Direct link
http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com//pdf7/116758.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=18700

[eaglewithabus]

thanks for the help.

[FirstCoastAlum]

Thanks Nostradamus.

You are welcome Techie.

[FirstCoastAlum]

And you know that how?

Based on the last 10 years of Sam Baker's leadership. I know that's probably not enough time to get a good idea of his leadership skills, but it's the best i can do.

[KJ Eagle]

Based on the last 10 years of Sam Baker's leadership. I know that's probably not enough time to get a good idea of his leadership skills, but it's the best i can do.


Based on that, I would have never said that we would be doing the study, but we are. With or without him it is inevitable that we are moving up.

[FirstCoastAlum]

Because by the time we move up, in 30 +yrs, I will be ready to retire

Don't be so negative. This transition period will end by 2014 and we'll get another trip to the playoffs and maybe a conference title. Then there will actually be reason to view moving up as an opportunity that's obtainable.

[FirstCoastAlum]

Based on that, I would have never said that we would be doing the study, but we are. With or without him it is inevitable that we are moving up.

Perfectly logical response. We see it differently.

[PowerEagle]

Don't be so negative. This transition period will end by 2014 and we'll get another trip to the playoffs and maybe a conference title. Then there will actually be reason to view moving up as an opportunity that's obtainable.

Glad to see you have faith in our team.

[FirstCoastAlum]

Glad to see you have faith in our team.

I thought Jayson Foster was a pretty good option QB and I was very optomistic after his Sophmore season even though the defense needed work. Now we're in the 3rd season after that and the pass defense doesn't look any better than the one at Texas St and we've gone 3-8 and 7-4 with no playoff appearences. I had a lot of faith in what the option and coach Sewak were going to accomplish over these past 2 seaons. Now, we need fumbles to beat Austin Peay in Our House.