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That's a dirty little secret. Crab cakes are pretty easy to make. We have them at our nautical themed tailgates - Navy, Rhody, etc.
 
So you just mix all that and cook 'em like little patties? Is that it?
 
Chin Diesel said:
Something to look forward to in Maryland. Crab cakes.
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I was looking forward to watching the Terps call shotgun draws on 3rd and 9, but to each his own.
 
zls44 said:
So you just mix all that and cook 'em like little patties? Is that it?
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That's it.

And, after last season, I think I'd rather see the Terps having 3rd and 2 than 3rd and 9. Seems like every time an opponent had third and long I was doing a face palm and reaching for a swig of beer when the play was over.
 
TRIP UPDATE- we've decided to add a tailgate party to our already low prices!

So, in addition to round trip transportation on a deluxe motor coach (with movies, games and prizes), one night hotel stay in downtown Baltimore, and game ticket we’re throwing in a cookout at no additional cost. See here: UConn @ Maryland

We’re still finalizing the menu, but be ready for all of the hot dogs, hamburgers, and side dishes you can eat! We’re going to have a huge grill fired up right in the tailgate area.

We’re down to 8 seats on the first bus and once those go we’d love to fill a second one. Don’t delay, contact us today!

Can’t take the bus with us but plan to be at the game and want to join our tailgate? Contact us at info@theBaseballBus.com and we’ll be sure to throw enough burgers and dogs on the grill for you too.

GO HUSKIES!
 
Everyone-
As an FYI, the UMUC Marriott has sold out of its publically available rooms on Friday 9/14 and Saturday 9/15 and the only way to get in now is through the "Connecticut Football Fans 2" block. The rate is $154/night for Friday/Saturday. You must book by August 16 to get this rate- after this date the hotel will raise the price further and any rooms available on our block will be sold to the public! I’ve got about a dozen king rooms for both nights left. If you’re booking online, the group code is “C2FC2FA”; if want to do it by phone, call Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 453-0309 or (301) 985-7300 to make reservations, and identify yourself as part of the “Connecticut Football Fans 2” group staying at The Marriott Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College, located at 3501 University Boulevard E, Adelphi, MD 20783-7998.

As a cheaper alternative, there's still plenty of availability (15-20 rooms/night) at the Courtyard Greenville for $119/night, 6301 Golden Triangle Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770. It's about a 15 min drive from the other hotel/campus, but for $35/nt less I figured people would want something like that. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/WASGR?groupCode=PFFPFFA&app=resvlink&fromDate=9/13/12&toDate=9/17/12
When you click on the link above, you will be directed to the property's home page with the group code for a King already entered in the group code field. If you want to reserve a Queen, please enter PFFPFFB in the group code field. Next, enter ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE date to begin the reservation process. If you prefer to make reservations by phone, you can call reservations department at 1 888 236 2427 and ask for the Connecticut Football Fans Room Block at the Courtyard Greenbelt.

Let me know if people have any questions...football season is almost here!
 
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Thanks for the pin- tailgate info (in coordination with Drew on the Baseball Bus) will be coming soon!
 
Is parking included in the rate ? How many cars can park at the hotel per room ?
 
There's a garage next door that you'll park at that's not included in the rate- it's $8/night/car as a hotel guest, more if you're not.
 
Hey ryan.. We'll be driving our RV down and would love to tailgate with you guys so if you are setting up some place to park other than the RV parking lot see if you can get us in there too. We'll pay whatever we have to for parking. We'll be riding down with 10 UConn fans and having another 10 meeting us there from DC.
 
We'll likely be in the RV/bus lot- makes things simple since there's a general cash lot just across the street so people can park and walk over to us.
 
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I live in MD and have been communicating with folks going to the game that live down here, Ryan Phalen and thebaseballbus group concerning the tailgate. Although I was not at MI, this should be equally as good or better. Here is the info on parking from thebaseballbus.

Parking- buses and RVs are required to park in lot C1 as I stated previously. Again, this lot is right near the main entrance to campus off of route 1.

Cars will not be allowed into lot C1, but you can park directly across the street in lot XX1. XX1 is also called "cash lot" or "white lot".
 
defense said:
I live in MD and have been communicating with folks going to the game that live down here, Ryan Phalen and thebaseballbus group concerning the tailgate. Although I was not at MI, this should be equally as good or better. Here is the info on parking from thebaseballbus.

Parking- buses and RVs are required to park in lot C1 as I stated previously. Again, this lot is right near the main entrance to campus off of route 1.

Cars will not be allowed into lot C1, but you can park directly across the street in lot XX1. XX1 is also called "cash lot" or "white lot".
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So if we are from Connecticut and don't have a parking pass the best option is lot XX1. Are there any other options and how early should we get there. thanks in advance.
 
XX1 is the best option for parking close to the bus/RV lot (C1) and joining the tailgate that Ryan Phalen and theBaseballbus.com are organizing...more on that later.

As for timing...lots open 6 hrs prior to kick-off at Maryland, which would be 6:30am in this case.

Our bus will be arriving around that time to take full advantage...
 
Everyone, I have combined the couple travel threads we had going now that the pads are on and the board is going to get busy soon. By now most I assume have already made some type of plans towards the MD trip. When you guys come up with the tailgate info just keep this thread going...let me know what I can help with if its messy at all. I can move posts and quote things to help keep it clean as needed. Thanks to both ryan and the baseball bus for doing these trips. This fan base is on the rise!!!

As for everyone else, any little thing you can add info wise on the trip would be great to post here. Whether its a Friday night flight deal or a must stop rest stop(lol)...So basically lets put all info in this thread and pack that stadium!!!
 
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ucjoet said:
So if we are from Connecticut and don't have a parking pass the best option is lot XX1. Are there any other options and how early should we get there. thanks in advance.
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Those white lots may be still reserved for MD ticket holders

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/images/parking/PDFs/FootballParkingMap.pdf had 'visitor parking' listed linked off this page: http://www.transportation.umd.edu/fballParking.html
as the 'Black lots'
so not sure if we would need to try and collect some white passes ahead of time for those driving down separately or see about 3rd party parking options that may be in the right neighborhood.

Looks like even though they are 'cash' lots, they actually require a pre registration essentially (split between the white and yellow zones)
 
HuskyfanDan said:
Everyone, I have combined the couple travel threads we had going now that the pads are on and the board is going to get busy soon. By now most I assume have already made some type of plans towards the MD trip. When you guys come up with the tailgate info just keep this thread going...let me know what I can help with if its messy at all. I can move posts and quote things to help keep it clean as needed. Thanks to both ryan and the baseball bus for doing these trips. This fan base is on the rise

As for everyone else, any little thing you can add info wise on the trip would be great to post here. Whether its a Friday night flight deal or a must stop rest stop(lol)...So basically lets put all info in this thread and pack that stadium!!!
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Guys, I booked my flight last night on Southwest out of Hartford. Friday night at 7pm and returning on Sunday @ 10am, in Hartford a little after 11am. The flight was only $ 195 round trip! Southwest doesnt charge for bags either. I thought I would go this route after I was caught in DC/Redskins traffic then Baltimore/Ravens traffic coming home from the Meineke Care Care Bowl. I wanted to kill myself in that traffic on the way home, it was brutal. Vowed never to do that again. Anyone else flying down?
 
Guys, last post for the day on Maryland traveling. If you havent booked your hotel room for the game, DO IT NOW. There are 2 rooms left in the block for the UMUC Marriott that Ryan Phalen booked. A few buddies tried and they are sold out to the general public. I called Marriott for them using Ryans code he posted and was able to get them a room. Also, my buddy is a Maryland guy, and he says this hotel is the best option period! I guess you just walk out the front door, cross the street and you tailgating. Cant beat that!! Hurry though... Go Huskies!!!
 
Doggie Style said:
Guys, last post for the day on Maryland traveling. If you havent booked your hotel room for the game, DO IT NOW. There are 2 rooms left in the block for the UMUC Marriott that Ryan Phalen booked. A few buddies tried and they are sold out to the general public. I called Marriott for them using Ryans code he posted and was able to get them a room. Also, my buddy is a Maryland guy, and he says this hotel is the best option period! I guess you just walk out the front door, cross the street and you tailgating. Cant beat that!! Hurry though... Go Huskies!!!
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If people are having issues with hotels let theBaseballBus.com know. We'd be able to help out anyone wishing to stay in Baltimore on Friday. Could even provide round trip transportation from Baltimore to College Park and back the day of the game.
 
My 3 friends and I are driving down and staying at the Quality Inn College Park. $110 a night and 10 min walk to the stadium. My friend who worked for UCTV stayed there in the past as says its a great cheaper option.
 
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My buddy just ordered up 17 tix. Can't wait.
 
You've probaby already seen this because DC is quick on the draw and you guys are quick to scope out DC's posts, but here is the latest: We still have a few seats on the bus if anyone is looking to join us...the $10 for the tailgate party is included in the pricing. UConn @ Maryland

Drew at theBaseballbus.com and I have coordinated on a tailgate for the Maryland game- we’ll be doing both breakfast and lunch for $10/person. The tailgate will be fairly basic- bagels, muffins, donuts, fruit, and juices for early pre-game (6:30am til 11 or so); and burgers/dogs with chips soda and probably salad from 11 til noon then after the game. BYOB, of course. We’re planning on a 200+ person tailgate, similar to the one we had at Michigan, and want to avoid the lines we had there so we’re keeping the grilling requirement to a minimum- keep in mind that just our two buses are over 90 people.

For those not on either of our buses, Drew spoke with the top parking guy for football at MD- UConn fans should be able to park very close to Drew’s bus (which will be in lot C1) for free the day of the game. His suggestion is for fans to get there early and target lots C2, L, K2, K1, K5 (found on this parking map- http://www.transportation.umd.edu/parking/maps/map_color.pdf). These are metered parking lots, but metered parking is free on Saturdays and will be close to completely empty at the time gates open at 6:30am. The lots listed hold between 300 and 400 cars, but I don’t know how quickly they will fill up so the sooner you get there the better.

If you’re not on the buses and will be joining us for the tailgate, please send Drew an email (info@thebaseballbus.com) and cc: me (phalen@ironwoodcap.com). If you’re on the bus, you don’t need to email us- we don’t want to double-count anyone.

Money for the tailgate will be due September 5th so we can get a good headcount. Payment info will be sent when you email us your RSVP.
 
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