Elon at New Hampshire 10/3/15

[unhaluminct]

Just wanted to mention the game will be UNH's Homecoming and to alert you to how that game is different from the other UNH home games. I assume there will be some of you that come up for the game. The UNH campus is 65 miles and a 1:15 drive from Boston's Logan Airport with the caveat that rush hour traffic can significantly increase the travel time. Even closer is the Manchester (NH) airport. The nearby town of Portsmouth (a little over ten miles away) is a fantastic locale for a weekend visit.

www.portsmouthnh.com/index.cfm

Normally tailgating at UNH has two locations -- Boulder Field (alcohol allowed, pre-purchase for parking, game ticket required for admission) and Lot A (no alcohol). On Homecoming both locations allow alcohol and there will be a different traffic pattern for the stadium area. As time gets closer there will be more information about details for 2015, but for now I just wanted to put a suggestion out there so you don't bother buying a parking pass for Boulder Field like some friends from William & Mary (Tribe4SF) did last year. Homecoming is very popular and attracts a large crowd, over 18K last season, and many just come to tailgate. Our "stadium" doesn't come close to holding that many people even with ample standing room. Younger alums flock to Boulder Field, egress is difficult and frankly I just think you'd have a better time in Lot A. Let's just say it's Party Central out there! I attend a lot of road games so I'm sensitive to the treatment of the visitors. We had a great tailgate last season at Elon and I want anyone coming up to UNH to have a good experience.

If you plan on attending, don't wait until the last minute to book a hotel because it's a very busy time of year. Leaf peeping might be just a short trip away! Weather is normally still very good in early October, could still be in the 70's. If people plan to come up for the game, I'll be glad to post more info at a later date. There are many options with the ocean nearby, Boston so close, the NH mountains and the Mt Washington Valley just over 1:30 away.
 

[whoanellie]

Thanks this will be a big test to see if our CAA venture will stimulate our NE supporters to come out and give it a go. I know some Elon alums that can make an Away-Coming Happen. Like Towson in Baltimore and Stoneybrook on Long Island. We have to make good showings. Also Albany and Rhode Island offer the same opportunities when they appear on our schedules.
Our top priority is get the football program back on a winning streak. NHU is a program to emulate.

[unhaluminct]

By the way, it's UNH for the University of New Hampshire and it's Stony Brook, two words, no "e", named after their town just like Elon. 

If you have a large alumni presence in Greater Boston, this will give them an opportunity to see their football team once every four years. You can even take the Amtrak train to Durham, five in each direction each day. It's walking distance to Cowell Stadium from the train station. Actually not a bad option to avoid all the Homecoming traffic. I assume another opportunity for Boston alumni every four years but in a different cycle when you play at the University of Rhode Island (URI). University of Maine is another three hours on I-95 past Portsmouth, NH.

[unhaluminct]

Just want to stop by and provide some info for Homecoming traffic flow and tailgating. Click on the link within this page for the traffic flow map.

unhwildcats.com/sports/2015/6/25/Tailgating%20Policy.aspx

The game is posted as sold out so I hope anyone who wanted to attend already has a ticket. UNH had their first home game last week and ticket sales were capped due to the construction of the new grandstand on the current visitor's side. There is a lot of rain predicted this week, even more reason to park in "A Lot"!

Congratulations on your first CAA win! Is anybody coming up to the game? I have no idea where they are seating visitors this year due to the construction.

[whoanellie]

The ticket office at Elon is selling tickets until Thursday as I wrote earlier this is a test of how well our alum base will show out. I know Elon Alum office is planning away game pre-game tailgates. It appears that We are committed to the process of being competitive.

[whoanellie]

TV to be shown except NH www.elonphoenix.com/news/2015/9/29/FB_0929154303.aspx

[elonpride]

I think we're all looking forward to this game. I really want to see how well the team responds on the road versus a top 25 team.

I saw there was some great news, Daniel Thompson may be available to play. I sincerely hope that everyone is really taking their time with his injury as it was pretty serious. No need rush.

Summers is out with a concussion, but Bennett is back. Wishing Summers a speedy recovery.

As with every game so far this season, I'm not sure what to expect out of this one. The defense held its own again versus Towson, and held its 3 straight opponent to 14 or fewer points. I know the D will be up for the game, but what will Skrosky do at the QB position?

[fc97]

Actually the town is named after the college here, not vice versa

[whoanellie]

Weather like biblical proportions size weather could be a real factor. Glad there are no Wicked Tuna outings planned