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Anyone been to a Duke or UNC basketball game?

Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:44 am
Posted by maclauer
Member since Nov 2011
4765 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:44 am
A buddy and I are hitting the Duke game Thursday night and the UNC game on Saturday. Anyone have any must dos while at the two schools?

Oh, and if anyone could comment on how difficult it would be to buy nosebleed tickets and then slip down into the student section at UNC, that would be helpful
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
40774 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:49 am to
I was at the UNC/Michigan game in Nola. That's about it. I plan on going to a UNC game at the hill before I die. I would prefer it to be a duke/UNC game.
Posted by Breadstick Gun
Colorado Springs, CO
Member since Apr 2009
10165 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:53 am to
Been to Duke. Check out Kville right outside Cameron. And must visit the Chapel.
Posted by Black n Gold
Member since Feb 2009
15407 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:54 am to
I've seen both teams play numerous times, just never in their own arenas. Will you be wearing each school's attire?
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66377 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 11:57 am to
No, but I will. My dad said the atmosphere is like no other.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
40774 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:01 pm to
I can imagine watching a game at Cameron has got to be pretty cool. Chapel hill...meh. I would actually rather see a game at Fog Allen more than Chapel Hill.
Posted by maclauer
Member since Nov 2011
4765 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:01 pm to
quote:

Will you be wearing each school's attire?

I don't own anything from either school, but I'll do my best to blend in.
Posted by au21tigers
Thursday
Member since Nov 2009
12548 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:02 pm to
Seen UNC in Birmingham Regional. Plan on going to Birmingham next year to see them play. Want to go to Chapel Hill though.
This post was edited on 1/15/13 at 12:03 pm
Posted by NOTORlOUSD
Houston, TX
Member since Sep 2010
5051 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:11 pm to
I have been to a few games in the Dean Dome. One thing I love about it is that it seats almost 22,000 but there isn't a bad seat in the house. It isn't hard to sneak into the upper deck student sections but really hard to sneak into the lower-level ones.
Posted by floridatigah
FL
Member since Oct 2004
10395 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:13 pm to
Duke- I'd get there a few hours early, park by Cameron and just walk the campus. Durham is a shite hole so the school is the only thing worth checking out but the scenery, architecture, etc make one of the nicest campuses you'll see. Obviously everyone usually stops by the chapel.

UNC- Franklin street is pretty awesome, especially before and after a game. He's Not Here is a cool bar that is behind the strip, cheap beer, yard games and a really good atmosphere. Top of the Hill is a second story restaurant with a good view of the street and they brew some good beers (just grab a beer, the food is a little pricey and average). Keys and some UNC students can give you a better rundown, I haven't been back in a few years.

eta: and go to cook out
This post was edited on 1/15/13 at 12:33 pm
Posted by HoLeInOnEr05
Middle of the fairway
Member since Aug 2011
16834 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:30 pm to
Franklin St is a must. Go to Timeout... they have the best
Chicken biscuits around. Check out the well, and old Carmichael.
Posted by Augustus
North Carolina
Member since Sep 2006
8290 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:44 pm to
Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill has some pretty good beers, but I agree the food is average. I've only ever been for Wake-UNC games, but they were always a good time. Franklin Street is fun if you hit it at the right time.

Been to Duke's campus many times, but never to a basketball game.
Posted by slutiger5
Parroquias de Florida
Member since May 2007
10629 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:50 pm to
I looked up tickets a few weeks back and Cameron starts at aroun $600 a game, per!
Posted by rockchlkjayhku11
Cincinnati, OH
Member since Aug 2006
36449 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 12:53 pm to
it's either allen fieldhouse or "the phog" and yes of course that would be cooler since it's the best place in the country.

i dont have any actual advice but i assume getting tickets to duke games is just as easy as ever!
This post was edited on 1/15/13 at 1:08 pm
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
40774 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 1:05 pm to
quote:

it's either allen fieldhouse or "phog"


Sorry for the error.
Posted by Wooly
Member since Feb 2012
13851 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 1:39 pm to
Went toba duke unc game my freshman year... it was insane... chances of buying nose bleeds and sneaking down... 0%


Not a shot in hell
Posted by maclauer
Member since Nov 2011
4765 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 6:50 pm to
Thanks for the responses guys
Posted by VegasPro
Vegas
Member since Aug 2011
2706 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 8:51 pm to
Stay at Duke Millenium. It's where the visiting team stays and also where the parents of both stay. Had breakfast with Paulus family there when I went.
Posted by Keys Open Doors
In hiding with Tupac & XXXTentacion
Member since Dec 2008
31893 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:04 pm to
Yeah, the Millenium is a decently priced hotel. When I was in the dorms, my parents stayed there on Parents' Weekend. Durham is better now than a decade ago, but it still isn't anything special. Some great restaurants though within 10 minutes of campus like Parizade and Four Square if you're a foodie.

Nasher Museum of Art is pretty impressive for a college museum. I think it opened in 2005. As for the game, I think you need a pass to park on Towerview. It might actually be easier to just take a cab to the game if you don't have a parking pass. Surprisingly there are tons of cabs in the area so it shouldn't be a big delay.

I think this is the first home game in almost a month when school's in session so there should be a good atmosphere. I think the first part of K-Ville will be set up so there will be 40-50 tents at most. In about 3 weeks, that number should double. And if you happen to know any world-class doctors who can treat Ryan Kelly's foot, please pass along that information to the Duke AD's office.
Posted by VegasPro
Vegas
Member since Aug 2011
2706 posts
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:06 pm to
Def take a cab.
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