<p>Yep no marching bands at halftime cause their too busy showing highlights of other games. The last game to showcase marching bands was the Texas-USC National Championship, thus the only game in town…</p>
<p>Kohl Center is quite nice. I had a chance to seat in one of the boxes this week, which had a nice view of the ice. No teams, just the ice. </p>
<p>Camp Randall is also a very nice facility. Unfortuantely, the only game I ever saw there was last year’s massacre of Temple.</p>
<p>I really like the Coliseum in LA, with USC playing, and Kenan Stadium at UNC, which is set in among the trees. The downside apparently is that there is no room for tailgating. </p>
<p>I haven’t been back to Rutgers stadium, which was a WPA project, in decades, and haven’t seen the additions to it. I do have very fond memories of warm fall days there, and especially the undefeated season in 1961(?) with the 28 point comeback victory over Columbia. I saw that spectacular runback of a punt or a kick-off by Dave Brody, a refugee from the 150 pound team, that started the RU comeback.</p>
<p>I have season tickets at Maryland. Absolutely love going to Terps game both home and road trips. Fear the Turtle!</p>
<p>Dogwood~our D is a senior at BC! We have loved going to any game possible–and we, too, get such a kick out of their love for those 2 songs–they really get it going. Our D is a huge sports fan, and you all have seen some great football there this fall (knock wood–keep it up, Eagles!!) She thoroughly enjoyed the VaTech game, and we noticed that ESPN gave a lot of attention to the students singing those songs. I think “Build Me Up, Buttercup” had a resurgence in popularity with the movie, “There’s Something About Mary”, and “Sweet Caroline” is always played at Red Sox games, so they may have adopted that because of the Sox. Our favorite is the BC fight song “For Boston”!!</p>
<p>We envy you the ability to go to all the games!</p>
<p>irishforever - Our D is a sophomore, so it is a good chance to see her, mostly to just say hi because she doesn’t want to leave her seat, or can’t always leave. They really crowd in for the games. The Tech game was not my favorite because I am a Tech grad, but it was so nice to see “Sid Vicious” kick away. My D gets quite a kick out of listening to all those NY BC students sing Sweet Caroline, knowing it is the anthem of the Red Sox. We will be at the game on Saturday, ready to root for BC. I look forward to it all week.</p>
<p>DrDrewsmom, your son’s experience reminds me of that old commercial (70’s?)where Mean Joe Green throws his jersey to a young fan. One of the best commercials ever. Very exciting for your son!</p>
<p>my kids have each received baseball bats from players at Dodger games. A very cool experience. </p>
<p>As far as college football- look no further than The University of Southern California. 95,000 fans on a sunny autumn day in Southern California with Traveler (the white horse/SC mascot) roaring up and down the sidelines. Doesn’t get any better.</p>
<p>“Doesn’t get any better.”</p>
<p>If your car is still there when you come back.</p>
<p>barrons that’s not true.</p>
<p>Well, when I went to an USC game with ND they took everything out of my car that was possible. I’m still a little upset. But I did sit behind Micky Rooney which was cool.</p>
<p>Dogwood~please cheer BC on for us against Buffalo!! We will be going to S1’s Parents’ Weekend!! Go Eagles!</p>
<p>Barrons sorry for your experience at the game. I was responding to the frequent attacks on the neighborhood around the USC campus. I guess I should have first asked you what made you say that.</p>
<p>irishforever - I will give a special “For Boston” cheer for you. I can’t wait to go. This is only day home game during the entire month of October, so I am really looking forward to it. I saw on the news just now that it is going to be a rainy Saturday, but that’s ok. Go Eagles.</p>
<p>I should have paid the kids who wanted to “watch my car”. But it was many years ago and things have probably changed-but I would give the kids $5 to watch my car if I went back today.</p>
<p>Dogwood~I heard there might be some rain, but don’t let that “dampen” your spirits!! Thanks for cheering for us!!</p>