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Ever been to Gainesville, FL?

Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:04 am
Posted by Lmeye15
Denham Springs
Member since Sep 2012
75 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:04 am
Me and my buddy are going down to the swamp in October. (both LSU students). Neither of us have ever been. Wondering if anyone has any tips/places to go/nightlife or info about tailgating. We usually have a huge tailgate group but we know no one in Florida and no where to tailgate. Should we just pack an ice-chest and walk around or what?
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
26206 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:05 am to
florida is actually one of my favorite places.....I've always liked how the bars/nightlife/strip are right across the street from the stadium.
Posted by Sits With Squirrels
Forward Unto Dawn
Member since Jul 2012
1257 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:06 am to
I've passed through on my way to Disney....Never been to swamp though I will get around to it eventually
Posted by AscensionTiger
Prairieville, LA
Member since Jun 2004
3664 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:07 am to
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florida is actually one of my favorite places


Same here
Posted by liquid rabbit
Boxtard BPB®© emeritus
Member since Mar 2006
60242 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:08 am to
Went there once in the Spurrier era. Not a pleasant experience as far as the game goes. We should have brought earplugs. It was freakin loud in the Swamp then. Maybe not so much now.
Posted by harry coleman beast
Left Field
Member since Aug 2008
52210 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:12 am to
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Me and my buddy are going down to the swamp in October. (both LSU students). Neither of us have ever been.


Prayers sent. Been there twice. Worst road trip in the sec. Be sure to hide any alcohol.
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57424 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:12 am to
put your drink in a cup.
Posted by 2007lsuno1
Marietta, GA
Member since Aug 2009
6692 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:13 am to
Been too long ago for me. Purple Porpoise was the hot spot and had to witnessed the TT jump pass and LSU loss.
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57424 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:13 am to
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Prayers sent. Been there twice. Worst road trip in the sec.
thats not true at all.
Posted by harry coleman beast
Left Field
Member since Aug 2008
52210 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:15 am to
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thats not true at all.


Tebow may have ruined it for me. Twice
Posted by 2007lsuno1
Marietta, GA
Member since Aug 2009
6692 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:16 am to
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harry coleman beast
quote:

Tebow may have ruined it for me. Twice

See my post above
Posted by TigerCub
Team Boxtard
Member since May 2006
20146 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:17 am to
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put your drink in a cup.


+1
Posted by Lmeye15
Denham Springs
Member since Sep 2012
75 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:18 am to
What's their drinking rules? Can you not just walk around with a beer like LSU? thats absurd..
Posted by LSU=Champions
BAWxtard | Tier 1
Member since Apr 2004
22257 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:28 am to
Went twice while in undergrad at LSU. It was awful. Swore I'd never go back.

Planning on RVing there this October.
Posted by harry coleman beast
Left Field
Member since Aug 2008
52210 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:30 am to
If you like corndog and katrina jokes you'll love gainesville.
Posted by Guava Jelly
Bawston
Member since Jul 2009
11651 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:30 am to
I'll be in Tallahassee. Considering driving down for the game for the hell of it. I'll be alone though :/
Posted by LouisianaLonghorn
Austin, Texas
Member since Jan 2006
14148 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:32 am to
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Prayers sent. Been there twice. Worst road trip in the sec. Be sure to hide any alcohol.


I tend to agree.

Tailgating sucks, cops are dicks, and their fans are mean as f*ck.

Posted by LSU=Champions
BAWxtard | Tier 1
Member since Apr 2004
22257 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:32 am to
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If you like corndog and katrina jokes you'll love gainesville.


This. Heard em both years I went. Don't go with people that are either underage or like to fight. Likely both bad things will happen to them.
Posted by melonheadla
New Orleans Positiger
Member since Dec 2007
553 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:33 am to
Six times-- I am 6-0 in the Swamp. Obviously, I skipped the Spurrier years. Walk around. You may well be invited to a tailgate.
Posted by TheFlyingTiger
Member since Oct 2009
3992 posts
Posted on 9/11/12 at 10:34 am to
I'd bring a bubba keg as well so they can't see what's in it. And don't stumble, ever. The cops are selective with their enforcement: purple/gold only.

It's the worst place to go for an SEC Game. The toothless unwashed come out of central Florida, and they ALL want to fight. We have people at LSU that never went and dont have a degree, but not nearly to the extent of the Florida fan base.

F that place.
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