I honestly really like Duke fans (ok, maybe just their football fans ). This was our 2nd trip there for a game and everyone we met were friendly and inviting. Lots of construction going on around their campus and their game game day parking is.....a challenge at best. We took the great advice of someone on this board and tried to park at Buehler Trail, but it literally took us 3 turnarounds because of closed streets to get there and even though it was 2.5 hours before gametime, it was sold out. Great location and next time we're getting there way earlier. We ended up parking on a street and walking 25 minutes to the Alumni Event.
The Wallace Wade renovation looks great so far - the track was removed, new scoreboard and blue back seats. The second phase is ongoing with luxury boxes and more concessions. The turnout this year overall was SO MUCH better than our last game. There was a small, but discernible Duke student section this time and the place filled in nicely as the game progressed. Fantastic weather including a true Carolina blue sky.
Wow - what a turnout for Pitt fans! It was quite impressive. Hard to say how loud it was since we were sitting down low with the players families and their stupid scoreboard blasted annoying music constantly. One thing I really enjoyed this game and at Chapel Hill last year was the ability to sit so close to the team, since there is little space between the field and the sections.
Overall a great trip. This year we opted to stay in downtown Raleigh (short 20-25 ride to Durham) and this is the first time I actually spent time in that city. Really quite nice. Good restaurants and some really fun bars. Lots of NCSU students around and quite active. Watched the hoops/hockey game at some large Ale House and were surrounded by the most obnoxious UNC fans ever. Total pricks. Safe to say I much prefer Duke fans.
The Wallace Wade renovation looks great so far - the track was removed, new scoreboard and blue back seats. The second phase is ongoing with luxury boxes and more concessions. The turnout this year overall was SO MUCH better than our last game. There was a small, but discernible Duke student section this time and the place filled in nicely as the game progressed. Fantastic weather including a true Carolina blue sky.
Wow - what a turnout for Pitt fans! It was quite impressive. Hard to say how loud it was since we were sitting down low with the players families and their stupid scoreboard blasted annoying music constantly. One thing I really enjoyed this game and at Chapel Hill last year was the ability to sit so close to the team, since there is little space between the field and the sections.
Overall a great trip. This year we opted to stay in downtown Raleigh (short 20-25 ride to Durham) and this is the first time I actually spent time in that city. Really quite nice. Good restaurants and some really fun bars. Lots of NCSU students around and quite active. Watched the hoops/hockey game at some large Ale House and were surrounded by the most obnoxious UNC fans ever. Total pricks. Safe to say I much prefer Duke fans.