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Post by jsherman on Jun 20, 2019 1:41:47 GMT -5
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 20, 2019 5:55:27 GMT -5
Moi.
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Post by hiltonheadcrusader on Jun 20, 2019 7:53:35 GMT -5
Driving north from Hilton Head To Annapolis on Friday, 8/30 Spending the weekend. Looking forward to the game. Expect to stop by the Holy Cross tailgate. |
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Post by crusader12 on Jun 20, 2019 9:38:58 GMT -5
If it wasn't labor day weekend I would be there. Summer weekends are just too precious to give up living here in MA. |
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Jun 20, 2019 13:17:24 GMT -5
I'll be there!
Actually in Hilton Head now for a short vacation. First ever time in South Carolina -- cant get over how warm the water is. Looking forward to the Annapolis trip as it's been on my calendar for 4 years now.
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Post by princetoncrusader on Jun 20, 2019 20:11:13 GMT -5
Bought my tickets for the game (section 32) and the tailgate earlier this week. Google Maps says its a manageable 3 hour drive from Princeton. Been to West Point many times, but this is my first visit to the Naval Academy. Go Cross!
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 20, 2019 20:30:16 GMT -5
Been to West Point and Annapolis, the former too many times to count, the latter twice. Biggest difference is the terrain is much flatter for the Navy. Both on water. The mast of the Maine at Annapolis as I recall. Both places are very impressive and the students a credit to our country. Annapolis is a nice little, historic town (city?) and I am sure all who attend will have a great time . . . . . and maybe even a Crusader win? Heck, we've beaten West Point and beaten the Air Force academy. Time to beat Annapolis.
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Post by Sader Fan on Jun 20, 2019 20:36:21 GMT -5
I plan to come with an Army Colonel buddy of mine who lives in Annapolis. I’ll check out the tailgate.
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 20, 2019 22:49:52 GMT -5
You better buy the tickets. They are $25 for Holy Cross fans and $75 for Army Officers.😉
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Post by purple1 on Jun 21, 2019 11:58:10 GMT -5
Flying into Baltimore and spending weekend with four rooms for family to attend the game, 12 tickets section 32. Beat Navy !!
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Post by beaven302 on Jun 21, 2019 12:19:42 GMT -5
We moved to Annapolis last July to be closer to the grandchildren. For those who have never been here, the Navy football stadium is not on the campus of the Academy. Instead, it's in the middle of an ordinary residential neighborhood, and is surrounded by large parking lots. Downtown Annapolis has a lot to offer, but it has narrow, one-way streets. On-street parking is a lost cause, but there are several parking garages.
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Post by CHC8485 on Jun 21, 2019 12:45:33 GMT -5
Just in case I wind up going ... Got an extra parking spot at your condo or in your driveway??? And will the guest room be available??  |
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Post by Tom on Jun 21, 2019 13:20:39 GMT -5
For those who have never been here, the Navy football stadium is not on the campus of the Academy. Instead, it's in the middle of an ordinary residential neighborhood, and is surrounded by large parking lots. That's too bad. Part of the fun of going to games at West Point, apart from some great play from Wiley and Lockbaum, was being on campus, seeing the corps of cadets parade, etc. I was on the fence leaning "no". Off campus stadium takes some of the luster of this game away for me |
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Post by lou on Jun 21, 2019 13:31:53 GMT -5
The same parking area is used for basketball and is the only car option, and a short shuttle bus ride goes to the arena on campus. Would guess they may use the shuttle for football also to get to campus
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Jun 21, 2019 16:00:14 GMT -5
Don't the midshipmen march from campus to the staidum? Thought I read that somewhere. Have seen the stadium; from what I could see, looks like a great place to watch a game. Annapolis another of those cool east coast seaports. I just hope it's not a sauna on that weekend, for those going.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jun 21, 2019 16:20:46 GMT -5
Will need Sader81 to provide a list of the top restaurants and bars in Annapolis.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jun 21, 2019 17:41:05 GMT -5
I was at Annapolis for a game back in 2005. Even though the stadium is several blocks from the academy, the game day atmosphere was outstanding. Lots of entertainment prior to the game. Fun part was running into a HC classmate whose son was playing in the game.
The next morning we toured the academy and attended a chapel service. If you are a history buff, make sure you see John Paul Jones’ crypt.
We have been back since then to tour the state capital, the statue of Alex Haley and St.John’s College. Lots of fun restaurants and shops. Seaport towns seem to have interesting things see and participate. Hope this is the first of several visits by the football team to Annapolis.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Jun 21, 2019 18:32:50 GMT -5
I just hope it's not a sauna on that weekend, for those going. Or a hurricane. |
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Post by matunuck on Jun 22, 2019 9:37:11 GMT -5
For those who have never been here, the Navy football stadium is not on the campus of the Academy. Instead, it's in the middle of an ordinary residential neighborhood, and is surrounded by large parking lots. That's too bad. Part of the fun of going to games at West Point, apart from some great play from Wiley and Lockbaum, was being on campus, seeing the corps of cadets parade, etc. I was on the fence leaning "no". Off campus stadium takes some of the luster of this game away for me The Brigade marches onto the field so you won’t miss. It’s followed by a flyover (usually F-18s) and sometimes combined with single parachute drop. |
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Post by matunuck on Jun 22, 2019 9:39:50 GMT -5
And in nice weather it’s an easy walk across the bridge from stadium to center of town.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Jun 22, 2019 14:06:21 GMT -5
While on campus take a look at Bancroft Hall, the largest dormitory in the world (4000) and named after Worcester native George Bancroft who created Annapolis while Secretary of the Navy under Polk.
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Post by hartattack on Jun 26, 2019 11:46:58 GMT -5
Really looking forward to making the short trip from D.C. to Annapolis for the game! I made the trek for the HC-Navy basketball game in the winter (terrible loss, but good HC crowd) and made a trip down for a Navy football game a few years back (the pageantry is as advertised) - a few suggestions if I may: -I highly recommend taking in the free Naval Academy Museum (open 9am-5pm on Saturdays) on campus (https://www.usna.edu/Museum/Visitors.php). Among many of the museum's collections include the "Don't give up the ship" flag and an entire 2nd floor devoted to ship models dating back to the 18th century. Nearby are the Herndon monument, the chapel/John Paul Jones crypt, and Bancroft Hall. Just make sure to have a picture ID to get on campus. -A short walk will take you to the Maryland State House (also free and open from 9-5 on Saturdays; msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/visitor.html), the oldest state house in continuous legislative use in the country and site of Washington's resignation as Commander-in-Chief. The State House is at the crest of the hill of the main street leading to the waterfront. -If you can get up early enough, I recommend Chick and Ruth's on the main drag for breakfast. They have a neat tradition where the entire restaurant will say the Pledge of Allegiance at 9:30am on weekends. Also a great spot to get hydrated before the tailgate: beer and wine is $2.99 all day (http://www.chickandruths.com/). Beat Navy! |
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Post by rgs318 on Jun 26, 2019 20:14:14 GMT -5
I echo the recommendation for the museum and certainly for Chris and Ruth's. I did not make it to the State House.
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Post by thecrossisback on Jun 26, 2019 21:15:44 GMT -5
The Crossisback2 and I are going to the game and we booked golf on Friday at Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links.
Go Cross Go!
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Post by 6sader7 on Jun 27, 2019 12:56:03 GMT -5
I'll be making the trip down from NYC for the weekend.
I was born and raised in Annapolis and can't begin to count how many games I've watched in that Stadium.... This should be a lot of fun.
Feel free to message me for rec's, etc..
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