Tailgating on Saturday for UCF Game

[ojaipony]

Buddy and I emailed Hart about this about a month ago ... Says they explored the idea of a "mini-boulevard" before select Saturday games, but said their focus this year was 100% getting the new Moody up and running smoothly.

Did say basketball tailgating will be in the planning / cards for next season.

Cool. Of course, I haven't been to the new Moody yet, but isn't there some room INSIDE the building to have that sort of thing?

[LA_Mustang]

Yes, the Miller Center. But we need a pregame party spot for the non-red seat patrons.

[GiddyUp]

Red seat tailgate is nice

[Bergermeister]

Saturday's forecast - 80 and partly cloudy.

Play on the outdoor courts?

[smusic 00]

Red seat tailgate is nice

Worth every penny. Great 'tailgate.'

Top level of Moody Garage will be empty. Just go up there. My crew did it before the opener.

[ojaipony]

Yes, the Miller Center. But we need a pregame party spot for the non-red seat patrons.

Ah, so there's a place but only for red seaters. No open lobby / concourse area? Bring it inside the building is what I say to ensure folks get there early and then can be "ushered" in / closed off 15 minutes before intros.

[ojaipony]

Red seat tailgate is nice

Worth every penny. Great 'tailgate.'

Top level of Moody Garage will be empty. Just go up there. My crew did it before the opener.

Too cool. That's awesome.

(I just realized that I'm old).

[stl.pony]

Buddy and I emailed Hart about this about a month ago ... Says they explored the idea of a "mini-boulevard" before select Saturday games, but said their focus this year was 100% getting the new Moody up and running smoothly.

Did say basketball tailgating will be in the planning / cards for next season.

Cool. Of course, I haven't been to the new Moody yet, but isn't there some room INSIDE the building to have that sort of thing?

There really isn't much room to spare in Moody. It flows great for 7,000 or so people, but there isn't just space where everyone can camp out and drink and eat.

[LA_Mustang]

Play on the outdoor courts?

I was referencing the weather in regards to tailgating, but if you want get a game going outside, I'm in - half court only, and make it take it.

[ponyboy]

Red seat tailgate is nice

Worth every penny. Great 'tailgate.'

Top level of Moody Garage will be empty. Just go up there. My crew did it before the opener.

Oh now, that's good.

Would anyone say anything to us if we just brought a couple of chairs and cooler with food and some beer and wine and sat in the grassy area outside Moody?

[smusic 00]

Red seat tailgate is nice

Worth every penny. Great 'tailgate.'

Top level of Moody Garage will be empty. Just go up there. My crew did it before the opener.

Oh now, that's good.

Would anyone say anything to us if we just brought a couple of chairs and cooler with food and some beer and wine and sat in the grassy area outside Moody?

That was our proposition last year and Turner's office vetoed it after the AD guys ok'd it. Just depends on who sees you.

[78pony]

Agree that roof level of Binkley garage should be a no brainer. Also, the very lowest level if you have that pass. I really hope to see someone test the waters on Saturday, so that Wednesday numerous folks might be able to crank it up. Ask forgiveness rather than permission.

[Pony ^]

Oh now, that's good.

Would anyone say anything to us if we just brought a couple of chairs and cooler with food and some beer and wine and sat in the grassy area outside Moody?

I really think you would be fine as long as your not a college aged fraternity group. I doubt they would bother alums that are being respectful and not blasting music. As for the garage idea, I noticed a few in the garage boozing behind their cars with a couple of chairs before the houston game. good idea

[ponyboy]

Thanks for the feedback. So it seems to me there are three keys to openly tailgating in the grassy, treed area just to the southwest of the main Moody entrance: 1) No fires; 2) Red cups instead of open displays of beer cans or wine bottles; 3) Self control -- no drunken behavior. In other words, maintain a bit of a low profile and we'll be fine.

[GiddyUp]

Agree that roof level of Binkley garage should be a no brainer. Also, the very lowest level if you have that pass. I really hope to see someone test the waters on Saturday, so that Wednesday numerous folks might be able to crank it up. Ask forgiveness rather than permission.

yes, you just do it & see what happens. roll the dice