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[jknezek]

Thinking of coming to Jackson for the first UMHB game this season. Anyone want to give me a rundown of places to stay and eat? Must see things in Jackson? Any information you have would be great. Thanks!

CRUNATION!

I've been to Jackson a few times on business. Going for pleasure isn't really on my list of things to do. However, I recommend the Fairview Inn to stay at. Within walking distance of Millsaps, it's a very pretty historic b&b type place with wonderful food. The rooms are updated with amenities, but very much old school historic furniture and fixtures. A different experience from a Hampden Inn. My wife absolutely loved it when I dragged her along once, and I enjoy the historic aspect.

As for things to do, I'm drawing a blank. For places to eat, as with most small southern cities, there are lots of great places. Jackson is close enough to New Orleans to sport some good cajun food, and deep enough in the south to have good BBQ (and not Texas brisket!). I can't think of a name off the top of my head, but there were a few places recommended by people at the Fairview.

[umhb2001]

Thinking of coming to Jackson for the first UMHB game this season. Anyone want to give me a rundown of places to stay and eat? Must see things in Jackson? Any information you have would be great. Thanks!

CRUNATION!

I've been to Jackson a few times on business. Going for pleasure isn't really on my list of things to do. However, I recommend the Fairview Inn to stay at. Within walking distance of Millsaps, it's a very pretty historic b&b type place with wonderful food. The rooms are updated with amenities, but very much old school historic furniture and fixtures. A different experience from a Hampden Inn. My wife absolutely loved it when I dragged her along once, and I enjoy the historic aspect.

As for things to do, I'm drawing a blank. For places to eat, as with most small southern cities, there are lots of great places. Jackson is close enough to New Orleans to sport some good cajun food, and deep enough in the south to have good BBQ (and not Texas brisket!). I can't think of a name off the top of my head, but there were a few places recommended by people at the Fairview.

+1 Thank you, sir!

[CoachWink]

Sal and Mookies in Fondren area right near Millsaps. Great New York style pizza and Ice Cream Shop. Kieffer's (spelling?) on State Street near campus has been on Food Network. With the Fondren and Belhaven area's bordering campus you will find plenty of great food options. Stay at the Cabot Lodge Millsaps right next to campus...tailgate on game day...great green belt area for visiting teams to do that.

Great respect for the Cru and the great high school football played in Texas. BTW...Jackson is not in the top ten for most dangerous cities in America and the state of Mississippi is not on the most recent list of the top ten worst states to live in. Our friends from UMHB will enjoy our southern hospitality here in Mississippi.

Also exit 48 in Pearl 15 minutes from campus has some great hotels and all right by Bass Pro Shop, Outlets of Mississippi, Sams Club, Braves AA Baseball Stadium.....nice area to stay.

[grboob]

Anyone know what Hendrix will look like in 2014.  They played some competitive games in 2013

Also, would like to see them play Lyons College a new Arkansas startup in 2017 or so.  That would be fun to watch Campuses are less than 50 miles away

[ADL70]

Anyone know what Hendrix will look like in 2014.  They played some competitive games in 2013

Also, would like to see them play Lyons College a new Arkansas startup in 2017 or so.  That would be fun to watch Campuses are less than 50 miles away

http://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/07/time-to-get-kickoff-2014

[Just A Guy]

As the father of a Centre senior I am truly looking forward to this season, I wish everyone safe travels.

[jknezek]

I saw the Panthers waived Jordan Gay yesterday but the Bills picked him up. Hope he can stick. He was one of two former D3 players the Panthers waived, with former UWW QB Matt Blanchard waived as well. Tampa Bay also cut Alex Tanney from D3 Monmouth College.

[HSCTiger74]

I saw the Panthers waived Jordan Gay yesterday but the Bills picked him up. Hope he can stick. He was one of two former D3 players the Panthers waived, with former UWW QB Matt Blanchard waived as well. Tampa Bay also cut Alex Tanney from D3 Monmouth College.

According to a couple of sources I've looked at, including the Charlotte Observer, Blanchard was actually put on injured reserve. He might be waived/injured at a later date, but for now, as someone on IR, he's still associated with the team.

[Kelly Boggs]

I will be in Jackson for UMHB's opener with Millsaps. I was looking at Google maps and was wondering where is the best place to park for events at Harper Davis Field. The map and satellite views do not show too many parking lots. Any help would be appreciated. 

[Hawks88]

I will be in Jackson for UMHB's opener with Millsaps. I was looking at Google maps and was wondering where is the best place to park for events at Harper Davis Field. The map and satellite views do not show too many parking lots. Any help would be appreciated.

You will enter the campus from State St at the entrance just south of the Cabot Lodge Motel. As you head up the hill it seems like there is usually someone directing you where to go, depending on crowd size. If you are early enough you may get into that lot next to what I think are dorms. Most likely you will be directed into the grassy areas next to the little road that runs kind of parallel to the right field line of the baseball field and have to walk up the hill to the stadium.

[Kelly Boggs]

Thank you, Hawks88. I like to know what to expect.

Are you making the trip to Pineville for the Hawks opener with LC?

[Hawks88]

Not going to make it to LC this time. We are planning to make the trip to Methodist in week 3 then hope to go to Maryville the following week. I'm not sure sure I would survive three long trips like that in a month. I'll always remember coming to LC in '10 though. That was an all time classic.

[Kelly Boggs]

I was at that game. It was a humdinger, no doubt. Safe travels when you do hit the road.

I think LC does a decent job streaming the games. I hope you can watch via the Internet.

[awadelewis]

Sewanee season preview from Chattanooga Times-Free Press with comments from Coach Laurendine:
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/sep/05/sewanee-has-high-hopes-if-starters-stay-healthy/

Seeing hope for some improvement based on having a good core returning to the Mountain this year.

[jknezek]

Sewanee season preview from Chattanooga Times-Free Press with comments from Coach Laurendine:
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/sep/05/sewanee-has-high-hopes-if-starters-stay-healthy/

Seeing hope for some improvement based on having a good core returning to the Mountain this year.

Planning to be at the W&L game week 2. If you are going to be there let me know so we can say hi. Looking forward to seeing Sewanee again. Try number 5 for a non raining visit.