Alabama Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association

by Paige2PSU on Aug 24, 2009 5:20 PM EDT

The first meeting of the Alabama Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will be held on September 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm Central time, prior to the Iowa game. The location has not been determined yet, but I will keep everyone posted. The main purpose of this meeting will be to elect a Board and Officers.

In the meantime, we will be gathering for the first three football games at the new On Tap Sports Cafe location in Hoover at the Galleria. Our membership drive will be held during the Syracuse game on September 12 (same location); we're pushing everyone to at least come to that game at On Tap.

The chapter is open to any alumni, former students, family, friends, fans, etc living in Alabama. All you need to join is a love of all things Penn State!

I hope this reaches other Penn Staters liviing in Alabama who want to join us but haven't heard about the chapter yet.

For the Glory,

Paige

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Um, any word on how this would help me get tix next year ;-)

by The JuggerNitt on Aug 24, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

We'll be trying to get a block of tickets for members.

But even if you can’t get a ticket, we’ll have a kick-ass tailgate!!

For the glory

by Paige2PSU on Aug 24, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Well, that is definitely one of those games that I've pencilled in as

“I’m going to no matter what,” so I’m sure I’ll be taking you up on the tailgate offer.

by The JuggerNitt on Aug 24, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Also

what is it like getting hotel rooms there? Is it as crazy as state college?

How could Nixon know so little about Watergate and so much about football ?

by psupride on Aug 24, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think the hotel situation is as bad...

However, you never know with a game like this. I’ve been told the university hotel and the Sheraton are the best. None of the hotels are close to the stadium, campus, and bars (except for the university hotel), so you’ll have to drive from the hotel to the game and cab it for going out (if you don’t have a designated driver). I’m told it’s a big party both Friday and Saturday nights. However, none of those people have ever been to State College for a football game, so I don’t know if they really know what a party is! LOL!! Maybe Tuscaloosalion can better answer your questions since he actually lives there.

For the glory

by Paige2PSU on Aug 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Hotels

Wish I could help more, but I’ve never actually stayed in a hotel here. As Paige points out, the university hotel (Hotel Capstone) would be the closest, and the stadium would be walkable, but I would imagine that’s almost impossible to get.

I would throw the Hampton on Harper Lee Drive out as a suggestion, too. Not walkable to campus, but it’s close and I’ve had several guests stay there with no complaints. There is also a sports bar right next to it for post-game revelry.

I do know the Holiday Inn Express and the Microtel Inn, both on 15th Street, are somewhat new, but I can’t vouch in the least for quality. They are, though, close to the University Mall, which I believe has Gameday shuttles (don’t take my word for it, as that could change by next year — ask at the hotel, of course). There’s a Hometown Suites on the same stretch. Again, not walkable, but reasonably close with a shuttle likely.

There are also some new places near the highway (20/59), but those are quite a way from campus and I have no idea what the shuttle situation would be like.

And, of course, BOOK EARLY. Otherwise, you’ll be staying over in Birmingham — which, hey, it’s a fun city, but a hellish gameday drive.

If you’re young and don’t mind cramped quarters, it’s worth posting a query on Craigslist to see if anyone nearby can put you up for a night or two. My old apartment was directly across from the UA practice field, and I often got people inquiring if I could put them up for a fee.

I’m happy to answer other questions, too — bars, eats, etc. — and will certainly post more as the time nears.

by tuscaloosalion on Aug 25, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks guys

What is the RV situation like? just another thought but would it be doable to fly in somewhere and rent an RV and stay in iot for the weekend like we do at PSU?

Thanks again

How could Nixon know so little about Watergate and so much about football ?

by psupride on Aug 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

No idea about RVs

I’ve never been to a UA game.

Tuscaloosalion, I hope you can come up to Bham for the alumni chapter meeting. I understand it’s not a great drive, but we could use some members outside of Bham. If we get enough people in other cities we can host events outside of Bham. I know there’s a large presence in Huntsville with all those engineers. Maybe there is in West AL, too.

For the glory

by Paige2PSU on Aug 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions