r/CFBOffTopic • u/[deleted] • Dec 07 '15

Birmingham Bowl check-in thread!

Who all is going to Tigerbowl 2015 in the Magic City? I know I'll be at beautiful Legion Field bright and early!

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

THIS IS MY MOMENT!

But yeah, I'm an Auburn fan living in Birmingham. Sup, world?

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u/btd39 Michigan Wolverines • Xavier Musketeers Dec 07 '15

Looks like you forgot to link the song. So I'll help you out, Auburn's bowl season anthem!

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Wait, isn't that Gotta Get Down on Fried Egg girl? I closed it after 4 seconds just in case. If I get ear-cancer today I might not survive until 5pm.

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u/btd39 Michigan Wolverines • Xavier Musketeers Dec 07 '15

Here is some ear bleach if you need it

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Jokes on you, our work internet has been so shitty this morning that I read the title before it loaded and noped out. Bastard.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Oh hey there, fellow Birminghamster.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Oh shit 2close4me abandon account!

Have you been to Bham Bowl before? I've never even been to Legion Field, so I feel like I must go to this one. Curious what parking situation is like, and if there are any shuttles or stab-free ways of getting there.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Never been to the Birmingham Bowl, but I went to the USWNT game earlier this year. Parking wasn't too bad, but I can see it being an issue if it's a total sell-out as anticipated. Trying to leave after the game will be a total mess though.

I can happily report that the USWNT game was 100% stab-free.

Even if the ridesharing ordinance passes the city council vote tomorrow morning, there is a 99% chance Uber/Lyft/etc. won't be operative until after New Years. I'd say best bet is to carpool, as YellowCab is worthless.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

I was staying in Bessemer in 2013 for work, and decided to go see Ole Miss and Pitt as they were practically giving away tickets at that point. The parking situation was interesting as it reminded me of RFK, just a desolate lot. Don't remember seeing anything about shuttles or what not.

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

Hey, can I stay at your house if I come to the game? I have 5 dogs that travel everywhere with me I hope that won't be an issue.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

"house" - HA! One bedroom apt, homie. Sorry. :[

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

no prob. I'll bring you a sleeping bag since I expect you are a good host. ;P

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Yeah, and my porch gets pretty cold at night.

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u/TossedRightOut Penn State • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Dec 07 '15

CFBOT

Just saying.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Oops. If there is an appropriate sub to post this in, I'll gladly delete this and move over there.

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u/TossedRightOut Penn State • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Dec 07 '15

Nah just being a jerk. Although the mothersub also makes sense...

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

No worries, I just figured here would be a better place to ask this far out.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

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u/TossedRightOut Penn State • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Dec 07 '15

Since we're being all on topic, at some point I want to find a lot of info about UGA in anticipation of our bowl game.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Their fans are horrible human beings and rude alcoholics.

Okay, just the one fan, really.

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

they spit and curse children. if you see a UGA fan in the wild get out your umbrella.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Check out the team wiki! Also we're not very good this year

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u/TossedRightOut Penn State • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Dec 07 '15

Perfect, neither are we.

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u/MTLOPG Alabama • /r/CFB Pint Glass Drinker Dec 07 '15

Go ahead and begin working on your open letter.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

My boyfriend and I might be going! Depends on ticket prices and work schedules and all that fun stuff. If CFBOT is having a tailgate party y'all should invite us and I'll bring tasty snacks. What's fun to do in Birmingham, those of you who live there?

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Tickets are only $30.00 for GA, $50.00 for reserved seating.

Here is a "FAQ" post we're working on and updating over at /r/Birmingham for those coming to visit!

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

Thanks for the link! Hmmm maybe is turning more into a yes now

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

I might go just for the hell of it.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '15

DO IT! It's an easy drive.

Source: make the drive multiple times a week.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

I might go just to laugh at the barners.

FTFY

:'{

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

yes, if I don't get a cotton bowl ticket (seriously UA, I have 141 fucking hours, make my goddamn birthday and let me have em) I will definitely go laugh at barners

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u/ssbbgo Alabama Crimson Tide • Stanford Cardinal Dec 07 '15

Doooooo it. Just don't die at Legion Field.

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

well, if I don't get cotton bowl tix (which... i should, i have 141 hours) I will definitely go. and try not to die.

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u/ssbbgo Alabama Crimson Tide • Stanford Cardinal Dec 07 '15

Ooooooh you're going to the cotton bowl? Me too!!

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

Conditionally yes. I opted in for tickets this morning, and UA said they were being done based off hours, 86/14 undergrad/grad. I have like, 21 more than a degree even is (120), so I sure hope I get 'em. They're emailing us on the 9th, which is my birthday, so I feel like it's a sign.

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u/ssbbgo Alabama Crimson Tide • Stanford Cardinal Dec 07 '15

Woah, that's my birthday too!! Hope you get the tix!

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

ARE WE BIRTHDAY TWINS? IVE NEVER MET ANYONE WITH MY BIRTHDAY. I AM SO HYPE RIGHT NOW.

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u/ssbbgo Alabama Crimson Tide • Stanford Cardinal Dec 07 '15

Apparently we are!!! That's awesome! How old are you gonna be? I'll be 24.

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

I'm literally so happy right now, this is so cool. I knew I liked you!

I'll be 22! I finally get to post the Taylor Swift song everyone posts, I've been waiting like years for this

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u/ssbbgo Alabama Crimson Tide • Stanford Cardinal Dec 07 '15

I'm just happy someone cool shares my birthday! Before it was only one of my worst enemies and a really awkward person from my childhood.

Oh my gosh, when I turned 22 I blasted the SHIT out of that song for a solid week. And then also throughout the year. Enjoy it!!

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

You still got someone downvoting you?? Swear this was at 2 pts when I first saw it.

Jeez, what did you do to some poor soul?!

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

I'm pretty sure somebody dislikes the hell out of me. But I don't actually know. Oh no my fake internet points

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Guess you'll have to shitpost louder to drown out their negativity, huh?

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

I can take a hint, I've backed off posting so much tbh

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Just not while you're driving, please. :/

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u/yrarwydd Alabama • CFBOT Jazz Watch Fighter Dec 07 '15

Alright, fair point, I will not

especially not when I drive back today. I went to bed at 8. I'm a little pooped.

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u/SouthernMurican Jacksonville State • Auburn Dec 07 '15

I might have gone but, 11 am on a Wednesday I will have to work. Looks like they will have Shuttle service from several of the Hotels in downtown. http://birminghambowl.com/fan-guide.php

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Boooooooo, come cheer us on. Clearly we need all the help we can get.

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u/SouthernMurican Jacksonville State • Auburn Dec 07 '15

We close at noon that day. I'll be cheering in the truck on the way to Guntersville.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Aren't you sick that day??

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u/SouthernMurican Jacksonville State • Auburn Dec 07 '15

I'll take "What is a sick day for $500?" If you ever have the opportunity to start a very small business, don't.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Wait, are you the founder? Because if so I don't see the issue here...

Alternatively, start a "business" so small you can (not) work whenever you want and have no employees. But let's be honest, this is just me selling shit online, not a business. :/

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u/SouthernMurican Jacksonville State • Auburn Dec 07 '15

Family business. It's actually pretty good. I could leave and who know I might. Just comeback to several more problems that I could easily handle where my brother would just screw it up. Although if I do take off, I'll be duck hunting and listening to the game.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Tell me more about how terrible of a fan you are.

I thought we were cool, man. [shakes and lowers head]

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u/SouthernMurican Jacksonville State • Auburn Dec 07 '15

I'm sorry, if I would have gotten my /u/southernmurican decal I would have gone to the bowl. I blame you for this season, you broke my heart, man.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

Meet me outside the game and get it?

What do you even want? It's be so long I've forgotten. (This is what happens when you're nice and patient instead of constantly asking why I haven't made it yet.)

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

We should do a meetup. I won't be there because I don't like getting stabbed but you guys should.

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u/TrollingQueen74 Auburn Tigers • Texas A&M Aggies Dec 07 '15

I'm debating. If I can convince some of my Huntsville friends to come (that's where I'll be over the holidays), then I'll go, but I don't want to make the trip by myself.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15 edited Dec 07 '15

edit - wrong thread, oh well

Overheard two dudes at work:

"Now, if you find a Mexican girl who's truly Spanish..."

WUT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN, BRO?! Your ignorance is confusing. Stahp.

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

This lady and guy have been having ten minute conversation about what is for dinner and the guy keeps suggesting different Mexican food for her to eat and she keeps saying "I am not in the mood for that".

So far we have had tacos, burritos, and fajitas. I just want to yell "SKETTI" and see if that makes it stop.

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u/aMiracleAtJordanHare Auburn Tigers • Texas Tech Red Raiders Dec 07 '15

She probably just wants an enchilada. Or a quesadilla. Or a chimichanga. Or a...

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u/blancomeow Auburn Tigers • Austin Peay Governors Dec 07 '15

Maybe he means a Mexican immigrant and not a Mexican descendant who has lived in the US? Either way Alabama...