Pioneer HS Tailgate Lot Questions
For the MGoTailgaters, I've purchased parking in the Pionner HS lot...
1. How early (before 6am) do you need to get in line to get a decent spot?
2. Is the "propane only" an enforced rule or a guideline as long as you're not an idiot or creating some huge fire?
See you all on Saturday!
October 20th, 2021 at 9:25 PM ^
I’d get there around 2:30am and burn some palates in the middle of the parking lot. Forget propane.
October 20th, 2021 at 9:25 PM ^
Has to be a propane grill due to AAPS policy against open flames on school property. A lame ass in a Subaru will probably be patrolling around bitching at people to move their corn hole sets but he will also likely come at you over grilling with coals.
October 20th, 2021 at 9:32 PM ^
Whoa, go easy on Subarus. I like my MGoOutback.
October 20th, 2021 at 9:34 PM ^
As long as you aren't a lame-ass it's okay.
In all honesty the poor guy is probably a volunteer and it's really nice of him to help. I just can't guarantee I'll feel that way after a few oat sodas.
October 20th, 2021 at 9:28 PM ^
In all honesty, you'll likely want to get there as early as you can if you want a quality spot, and if you are part of a caravan, they do not guarantee consecutive spaces, so there's that.
You are not allowed to have an open pit or fire in the parking lot, so propane it is. You cannot discharge any water if you have an RV or something where that might be an occasional need either.
October 20th, 2021 at 9:44 PM ^
This link has some rules that might be of use:
https://www.parknparty.com/site/lot/256/football-parking-pioneer-highsch
October 21st, 2021 at 5:53 AM ^
Remember, no golf balls or mustard bottles allowed in the stadium.
October 21st, 2021 at 11:47 AM ^
we can only hope our students and "adults" never do something so disgusting as what happened at Tennessee but the ND game with the towels was a really bad look for Michigan.
October 21st, 2021 at 6:26 AM ^
As long as you are there by 8 you will get a decent spot. If you want a “premium” spot 7am is fine, none of the first few games had the fence lined with cars before 7:30. “No Charcoal” rule is definitely enforced when seen.
October 21st, 2021 at 12:42 PM ^
"when seen". Easy solution, just leave the grill in the car so the police/security can't see it.
October 21st, 2021 at 8:01 AM ^
I lived at the corner of Stadium and Woodland dr. right after college. We once got 33 cars in our lawn at $20 a car. No room for corn hole or grilling.
October 21st, 2021 at 8:57 AM ^
Note for both PHS & AAGOC: Propane is allowed, but not all of Hank Hill's propane accessories. No turkey fryers allowed.
Outside of a pandemic pause (2020-21), my friends typically park 2-3 cars. On occasion, we've set up an EZ-up canopy with 4 walls and no top to hide the fryer. The same probably would not work with an open flame pit or charcoal grill.
October 21st, 2021 at 9:26 AM ^
TIL - it was against the rules when I used a pellet fired Ooni pizza oven at Pioneer for the Rutgers game.
October 21st, 2021 at 10:48 AM ^
I was wondering how pellet grills would go over. There is no open flame on mine, at least nothing is visible. Not sure about an Ooni. I figured that my pellet grill would be safe - do you suppose that's the case? Did they have you shut the Ooni down?
October 21st, 2021 at 4:03 PM ^
Thanks, everyone! Going to pass on the 2:30am palates, but I'll probably get there around 6/6:30am.
I've got dogs (which is why I specifically chose that lot), so I want to get a decent spot. Where we can settle in, even if we just have to nap in the car for an hour.
As for the grill, it's a little Smokey Joe Weber grill. Wasn't planning on anything crazy. Just a little bacon and eggs in the morning before the game. Much more concerned about the cooler than the grill.
Go Blue!
October 22nd, 2021 at 8:59 AM ^
Sounds like you have it planned out, have fun and Go Blue!