FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

Dr. xGSC · November 30, 2005, 10:18:27 AM

BMan,

Send me a message through D3 with your # and I'll give you a call with some score updates.

JT · November 30, 2005, 11:57:42 AM

What is the tailgating situation at DVC? Is there ample parking near the field? Are visitors and home fans separated or does everyone tailgate in the same place?

When are you allowed to start tailgating on game day? What about booze? Must in a cup or???

I've had a few emails from Rowan student tailgaters. I'll post tailgating recommendations for DVC on my site from what the MAC people tell me here.

PBR... · November 30, 2005, 11:58:12 AM

each fon call will be a replay of a dvc touchdown!!!

bman · November 30, 2005, 12:02:41 PM

XGSC

Will do...

THX!

bobbydb19 · November 30, 2005, 01:03:10 PM

OK, this is the best place to get some real opinions. How good is DelVal and will they beat Rowan? I am looking for a DelVal victory because I am a Mount Union grad and it would be great that the Purple Raiders finally head east and play < 75 miles from my house. Not used to too many Mount Union road games in the play-offs.

So go Mount and Go DelVal.

When did DelVal turn it around. They were the only team Lebanon Valley could beat when ny brother went there?

And what is the tailgate situation at Delaware Valley?

Thanks

PBR... · November 30, 2005, 01:26:58 PM

dvc turned it around when coach mangus came on board several years ago. it will be crowded and tailgating and parking will be tough unless you get there early. also heard they are working non stop on the field with sand etc to get it in shape for saturday. word seems to be they are going to gut the field after the season and put in a whole new drainage system and new sod and have it in shape before next season. plus the ncaa official has been there(they check all fields before games) and deemed it fine to play on.

JT · November 30, 2005, 01:50:21 PM

How many parking spaces are there for tailgating and how early is early? Please provide more detail on the tailgating situation. See my questions above. Thanks.

reality check · November 30, 2005, 02:03:13 PM

JT

The last two weeks there has been a decent amount of space for parking and tailgating in my opinion. I have been getting to the game between 10:30 and 11:00 and parked close to the stadium in the tailgating area. Lots of tailgaters had been there for a while from the looks of it. The one thing I will add is that both games were much longer treks for the visitors and I am sure Rowan will have a ton of support in comparison with the other two schools simply because of the short distance so space will be a little tighter I am sure.

I will let someone that is more regular in attendance answer your specifics but that's what I have noticed the last two weeks.

JT · November 30, 2005, 02:25:02 PM

Generally speaking I know that the consumption of "beverages" is illegal at any campus stadium parking lot. However I've found that there is certain tolerance by the school security given:

1) Booze is in a cup that isn't see through

2) People behave and bring a trash bag for their own refuse.

Are DVC's security very strict.... or do they kinda look the other way. I want to answer the student's questions appropriately. Since I'll be "working" the game, I might have a beer but that's about it.

PBR... · November 30, 2005, 02:52:36 PM

billman et al should be able to answer that i tend sneak in a little before kickoff but billman and a number of others tailgate there regularly and can tell you times, and how to conceal your "beverage of choice..." etc....

D3Phan · November 30, 2005, 03:05:30 PM

maybe I can answer a few of the questions for you.
Booze:
I have seen several people"escorted "out of the stadium for being intoxicated. I have seen "colored cups" in the parking lot.

Parking : I believe that it will be a full house this coming Saturday so I would be there early...meaning 9:30 ish....
tickets go on sale at that time...there are several other parking areas other than the one right by the Stadium, but it is a hike. Dress warm it can get very cold !!!
there are bleachers for the "visitors side" and there is ample ground space for your own chairs.

PBR... · November 30, 2005, 04:14:13 PM

fwiw, i think there is going to be a fairly large turnout there this weekend so the sooner you can get there and get in the parking lot and tickets the better. i imagine rowan will be bringing a large number of fans since it is a relatively short drive from new joisey....

patcummings · November 30, 2005, 05:11:34 PM

DVC comes right out as soon as you enter the parking lot with a big sign that says - TAILGATING AREA - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED.

That being said, I know I've smelled them around. Security does patrol the lots. Now...if they see a Rowan gang, they might be more steadfast with the rule.

JT · November 30, 2005, 08:39:16 PM

I'll let them know, that the imbiber should beware.

radiomike · November 30, 2005, 09:24:07 PM

A couple of things for going to the game: The visitors get the bleachers in the sun, whatever sun there will be, as the heat wave we have been enjoying is sadly ending. Last week, the lines to get tickets were still long pretty close to game time. I can imagine that they will be longer this week, so plan accordingly.

Loved the guy in the stands with the viking horns, and Yuengling Taphandle on the stick with they cymbal!