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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Saturday, September 12, 2011
Kickoff: 4:30PM PST
I know we already have a general game thread. I made this a separate thread so that it could be a quick and easy reference for my Ute brethren that are headed down to the game but don't want to have to wade through the other thread to find the info. This thread is not intended to supersede the other with regards to game chat, smack talk, and general awe and reverence for the USC Trojans. That being said, general awe and reverence for the USC Trojans is acceptable within this thread, as well. :fighton1: Given the length of the post, I will break it up and post it in 5 parts.
I have attached a campus map that has a few annotations I made. It is not pro by any means, but it will help you find your way. You will note that the campus map has designated parking structures all around. I will go into parking a little later in the post.
Overall, I would encourage you to go to campus early. Not an hour early, but several hours early. There is lots to see and do and many traditions you may want to observe as part of the experience. SC fans are cool with visitors, so don’t worry about exploring around. As long as you don’t pop off, you will be treated just fine. A sure fire conversation starter is to talk about your two bowl wins. That will probably turn a lot of heads right there and the beer and tequila will start to flow naturally.
Kickoff is at 4:30PM, so if you want to really soak it in, see some stuff and then make it over to the Coliseum, I would say to get there around 1:30 or so. I normally get there around 7AM and stay the entire day, but hey that’s just me!
Parking
The map will show you the way. Parking on game day usually runs around $20. Don’t park at the Coliseum if you don’t have to and do NOT go South of the Coliseum. First, it is a horrible neighborhood. Second, you will be charged between $50-$100 depending on the game. There is no need to park there. Parking to the North of the Coliseum, in and around campus is fine and much cheaper. You will be safe, don’t worry. The earlier you get there, the greater the chance you will be able to park on campus. However, there are several structures off Fig that charge $20, also. I have also been known to park East of the 110 on Broadway. Totally free there. A few blocks walking distance, but no big deal and you save some dough. After the game, everyone is walking with you.
Campus
Campus is the place to tailgate. The Coliseum tailgate is for wealthy Fifth-wheelers, visitors that don’t do their homework, and people that want to see where Lawrence Phillips ran over some Chinese and Mexican kids in a Honda Accord. Skip all that and head for campus once you park. Refer to the campus map for the following:
1. Alumni Park: this is the main quad area of campus. This is also the heart of the tailgate scene and homecoming festivities. Tommy Trojan is found here right in front of Bovard Adminsitration Building. Once you get to campus, make your way here. You will find people setting up tents all over campus, though. The alumni tend to congregate in Alumni Park (go figure), while the undergrads congregate nearby in McCarthy Quad, although that is definitely not a hard and fast rule. We always set up shop right in Alumni Park and never very far from the Tommy statue. It is a great scene and lots of fun.
If you find yourself tailgating and absolutely must have sex right then and there, the rooftop beyond the Tommy statue offers a nice view and has been known to accommodate an amorous liaison or two.
Also of note, the building in the background of this shot houses the SC Student Union (as well as the pharmacy). If you don't have tickets and the game is not sold out (it wont be), you can go to the Student Union and buy available tickets there. Usually not great seats, but it is an easy solution if you don't want to hassle with the scalpers.
Take a pic in front of Tommy. It is tradition and the closer it gets to kickoff, the more crowded it gets. Tommy is a meeting place, it is the main area where scalpers set up shop, and it is also where the Victory Bell is toted out before kickoff for ringing and a Southern California shoutout (more on this later).
2. Bookstore: you know what a bookstore is. Stop by, check out the gear upstairs, etc. Always fun to visit opposing schools bookstore. Buy your kids a foam sword or some fingers. Or better yet…a BEAT UTAH button!
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Saturday, September 12, 2011
Kickoff: 4:30PM PST
I know we already have a general game thread. I made this a separate thread so that it could be a quick and easy reference for my Ute brethren that are headed down to the game but don't want to have to wade through the other thread to find the info. This thread is not intended to supersede the other with regards to game chat, smack talk, and general awe and reverence for the USC Trojans. That being said, general awe and reverence for the USC Trojans is acceptable within this thread, as well. :fighton1: Given the length of the post, I will break it up and post it in 5 parts.
I have attached a campus map that has a few annotations I made. It is not pro by any means, but it will help you find your way. You will note that the campus map has designated parking structures all around. I will go into parking a little later in the post.
Overall, I would encourage you to go to campus early. Not an hour early, but several hours early. There is lots to see and do and many traditions you may want to observe as part of the experience. SC fans are cool with visitors, so don’t worry about exploring around. As long as you don’t pop off, you will be treated just fine. A sure fire conversation starter is to talk about your two bowl wins. That will probably turn a lot of heads right there and the beer and tequila will start to flow naturally.
Kickoff is at 4:30PM, so if you want to really soak it in, see some stuff and then make it over to the Coliseum, I would say to get there around 1:30 or so. I normally get there around 7AM and stay the entire day, but hey that’s just me!
Parking
The map will show you the way. Parking on game day usually runs around $20. Don’t park at the Coliseum if you don’t have to and do NOT go South of the Coliseum. First, it is a horrible neighborhood. Second, you will be charged between $50-$100 depending on the game. There is no need to park there. Parking to the North of the Coliseum, in and around campus is fine and much cheaper. You will be safe, don’t worry. The earlier you get there, the greater the chance you will be able to park on campus. However, there are several structures off Fig that charge $20, also. I have also been known to park East of the 110 on Broadway. Totally free there. A few blocks walking distance, but no big deal and you save some dough. After the game, everyone is walking with you.
Campus
Campus is the place to tailgate. The Coliseum tailgate is for wealthy Fifth-wheelers, visitors that don’t do their homework, and people that want to see where Lawrence Phillips ran over some Chinese and Mexican kids in a Honda Accord. Skip all that and head for campus once you park. Refer to the campus map for the following:
1. Alumni Park: this is the main quad area of campus. This is also the heart of the tailgate scene and homecoming festivities. Tommy Trojan is found here right in front of Bovard Adminsitration Building. Once you get to campus, make your way here. You will find people setting up tents all over campus, though. The alumni tend to congregate in Alumni Park (go figure), while the undergrads congregate nearby in McCarthy Quad, although that is definitely not a hard and fast rule. We always set up shop right in Alumni Park and never very far from the Tommy statue. It is a great scene and lots of fun.
If you find yourself tailgating and absolutely must have sex right then and there, the rooftop beyond the Tommy statue offers a nice view and has been known to accommodate an amorous liaison or two.
Also of note, the building in the background of this shot houses the SC Student Union (as well as the pharmacy). If you don't have tickets and the game is not sold out (it wont be), you can go to the Student Union and buy available tickets there. Usually not great seats, but it is an easy solution if you don't want to hassle with the scalpers.
Take a pic in front of Tommy. It is tradition and the closer it gets to kickoff, the more crowded it gets. Tommy is a meeting place, it is the main area where scalpers set up shop, and it is also where the Victory Bell is toted out before kickoff for ringing and a Southern California shoutout (more on this later).
2. Bookstore: you know what a bookstore is. Stop by, check out the gear upstairs, etc. Always fun to visit opposing schools bookstore. Buy your kids a foam sword or some fingers. Or better yet…a BEAT UTAH button!
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