December 14th, 2010 at 10:24 AM ^
I am going. We will be staying with some friends in Jacksonville. We are planning on going to the pep rallies, the band competition, and whatever else is going on near the riverwalk.
December 14th, 2010 at 10:39 AM ^
... if you believe Wikipedia.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:08 AM ^
I want to, being that I live in Florida, but we are moving into a new house right after Christmas so the timing is not going to work. I will cheer from the couch.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:27 AM ^
And tickets are still available through the Athletic Department. Will be very disappointed if we do not sell out our allotment.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
Meeting my pops there. He lives in fl and I'm in SC. They have a decent little downtown bar area so NYE should be ok. Not that I'll be bar hopping with my dad!
December 14th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
I'm scheduled to go to Ft Myers for work Dec 27th for a few days. If that happens, i'll drive up to Jacksonville for New Years Eve and stay for the game. Unfortunatly I won't know for sure if i'm going until right before. If I do, i'll post up.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:48 AM ^
Yes, I will be there. As for bars, stay around the Riverwalk, there are some shady parts of Jax outside of that.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:48 AM ^
i am not, but i'm MEGA PUMPED that the first bowl james is only 4 days away. i love bowl season
December 14th, 2010 at 11:58 AM ^
I fly in to Jacksonville at like 10:30 on the 31st...NYE in the airport for me probably, haha.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:18 PM ^
10:30 in the morning, or the evening? I'm should be getting in a little after 10:00 in the morning.
December 14th, 2010 at 1:02 PM ^
In the evening.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:06 PM ^
Finally bought plane tickets today. My god they have gotten a lot more expensive than when bowl selections were announced. Does anyone know of a specific bar that hosts a good NYE in Jacksonville (other than the party at the airport)?
December 14th, 2010 at 12:09 PM ^
Can't wait for the game staying in Orlando New Years Eve 4 Star Hotel , driving rest of way New Years Day setting up to tailgate or find a party of M fans GO BLUE
December 14th, 2010 at 12:18 PM ^
I live in Jacksonville, and it's not bad. The landing near the stadium is a cool spot and the st johns towncenter in southside has a bunch of "upscale" clubs that will be packed for NYE.
December 14th, 2010 at 2:31 PM ^
I've heard from UF/UGA people that Jax wasn;t too great. They had a good time b/c of the game ..etc but didn;t say much about the surrounding area. The Landing for example was dismissed as pretty crappy. Similar to Underground Atlanta which we have here and that place sucks (tourist trap, shady, and crappy nightlife).
I'm probably going to spend the 30-31st down in St. Augstine (I'm headed on this trip with the GF so gotta through some romantic stuff in haha).
That being said we will spend pretty much all day/night in Jax on the 1st. What do you recommend for after the game in Jax? You said st john towncenter was good? Would that be a good place to bar hop on the 1st? any info would be appreciated. thanks
FWIW, we'll probably be staying near Southpoint (half way btwn Jax and St. Augustine). Thanks again. Go Blue!
December 14th, 2010 at 12:31 PM ^
I'll be driving up from Tampa and setting up in lot "SS" for pre game cocktails. I think there are still parking passes available for that lot. If anyone is interested in grill/cooler space...
Not all of the parking diagrams have 'SS' labled but this link will... The lot is in the SE corner of the stadium area.
December 14th, 2010 at 1:27 PM ^
We also had bought a pass for Lot SS through ticketmaster. We'll be bringing down a portable grill (or two) from Ann Arbor. Not sure if we'll be able to fit a cooler into the car though.
December 14th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
I'll have plenty of cooler space if needed. My son lives in JAX and I'll probably head up that way for NYE. Not sure why I think I can hang with a bunch of college kids but it's worth a try.
Found one other mgo_blogger that lives in Jax and should be stopping by. If you are interested: [email protected]
December 14th, 2010 at 12:39 PM ^
I'm heading down the 27th and staying at Disney World for a few days and then heading to Amelia Island and staying with the team at the Omni over there. Should be a great break from classes, still wish we had a longer winter break though.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:40 PM ^
I reeeeeeally hope the game doesn't go to overtime. My flight back is at 8.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:55 PM ^
Scheduling a flight like that bit my friend in the butt when we went to the rose bowl a few years ago. He had to leave in the 3rd qtr to make his flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:55 PM ^
December 14th, 2010 at 12:58 PM ^
I'm totally going! My dad bought tickets with the athletic department for me and my 2 sisters. Hello Florida!
December 14th, 2010 at 1:42 PM ^
yeah im flying down on thursday and leaving sunday. One of the players dads is going to try to get me press passes to go to all the functions so I have my figners crossed. I have an ex-gf that lives down there and all she does is drink, so she loves it. I might drive down from VA because its only $30 a day to rent a car which is cheaper than the flight.
I hear there are plenty of places to drink and if there are that many Wolverine fans, I'm pretty sure that it will be something like Ann Arbor in October...Hopefully I can avoid the drunk bar fight with a classless MSU fan...
December 14th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^
and pregaming SEC style... yay for having nice enough weather to wear a sundress.
December 14th, 2010 at 2:05 PM ^
I'll be there, staying with family that lives in a suburb.
December 14th, 2010 at 2:06 PM ^
..probably going to spend most of the time around the Riverwalk or trying to find Michigan tailgating spots.
December 14th, 2010 at 3:13 PM ^
im driving down that morning from the tampa area.. will be tailgating somewhere!!!! GO BLUE!!
December 15th, 2010 at 12:53 AM ^
but I will suggest that you come UP to Jacksonville with your fellow fans from Tampa : )
December 15th, 2010 at 11:10 AM ^
Ya... you got me!!... But yes i will be driving UP there with a buddy!!!!! GO BLUE!!!
December 15th, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^
If you take 301, pay attention to the speed limit signs in Waldo. Trust me on this one.
When you get up there, come on down to lot SS for a free coldie.
December 15th, 2010 at 8:10 PM ^
Honestly I have no idea what way we are taking. But I am definitley going to write that down!!! Thanks for the info..Are pass is for lot F and thats not far from you guys. Will definitley try and make it over!! Thanks for the invite!! Jordan
December 15th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
I'm going with a bunch of my friends, we're all seniors and we'll be staying in the downtown area. Does anybody know much about the nightlife options downtown?
December 18th, 2010 at 10:14 PM ^
I will be driving down from ATL. Leaving early Dec 31 am. Anyone driving down from ATL?