UTVols
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Hey Buffs!!!
Apparently, I am a little slow in providing you guys a review of our trip. I apologize for that. I didn't take my laptop to Colorado, got back at Midnight Monday night and just getting settled in for the night now. So here ya go....
Thanks for having us Vols fans! Boulder is beautiful. We hiked up the Flatirons (more like halfway up) around lunchtime. It was a spectacular hike with great views. Thanks for that recommendation. We ended up at Back Country Pizza for lunch before heading over towards the stadium before the game.
We were a little worried when we got to the stadium about 3 hours before kickoff. It was pretty dead. We are accustomed to tailgating starting around 7AM, no matter what time kickoff is slated for. We ventured over to the South side of the stadium and was able to pick up some Buffs stickers and watch Ralphie get unloaded. That is quite a process to control a couple ton beast!
We then headed to the practice field. That is a cool area for tailgating and if I was a fan, that's where I would want to be so my kids could run and play on the field before the game. Your stadium may be the nicest stadium I have seen from the outside. The facade is very well done and matches the rest of campus. We had a few beers from the local brewery that was pouring from a keg and then checked out the indoor practice area. Some of your fans invited us over for food and a beer, we met the President of the University and then Gary Barnett started calling us out on his radio show. After his show, Coach came over and talked to us for a few minutes. He said Knoxville was one of his favorite spots to visit when he was calling games on TV.
We found tickets from some of you guys at the tailgate. Thanks to everyone who came over to say hi. StormTrooper, Clean Undies and I forget who else.
Your stadium is pretty awesome. There isn't a bad seat in the house. We ended up gathering all together in the South end zone to watch for awhile and then bounced around to check out the other areas.
The biggest thing I learned was, you need to make the guys who lead Ralphie trade in their cowboy hats for a helmet. Those are the fastest dudes on the field!
I spent some time in the field house, but never waited in line. Those lines were crazy long at all times. I'm disappointed I didn't get a Buffs cup, I have collected those from the stadiums I have been too. I also never found a apparel store, book store, etc to buy some Buffs gear. The Buffs have one of the best logos in college football and I came home with only a coozie and a sticker.
I made my way up to the top of the West side for awhile and talked with the security guard. He was super nice and answered lots of questions for me.
We had been up since 3AM Mountain time, so we headed out in the 4th Q when the Buffs opened it up. We stayed down in Westminster, easy drive.
Air Force was a totally different atmosphere but had its own great traditions. We did meet the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, 4 star general, at a tailgate. You don't get much higher ranked than that guy!
Golf at The Club at Ravenna in Littleton was beautiful. Lots of elevation change, saw some Mule Deer (which I didn't know was a real animal) and 2 black bears on 18 fairway. If you get a chance to play it, don't pass it up!
CommonGround Golf Course was a great, fun layout as well. Wide fairways, big undulated greens designed by Tom Doak. I shot my lowest round ever there, so I'll always be a big fan of it! It takes awhile to adjust to the ball traveling 10% farther than it does in the South.
Again, thanks for the hospitality and the recommendations. Go Buffs and Go Vols!!
If you guys decide to come to a Tennessee game, hit me up.
Apparently, I am a little slow in providing you guys a review of our trip. I apologize for that. I didn't take my laptop to Colorado, got back at Midnight Monday night and just getting settled in for the night now. So here ya go....
Thanks for having us Vols fans! Boulder is beautiful. We hiked up the Flatirons (more like halfway up) around lunchtime. It was a spectacular hike with great views. Thanks for that recommendation. We ended up at Back Country Pizza for lunch before heading over towards the stadium before the game.
We were a little worried when we got to the stadium about 3 hours before kickoff. It was pretty dead. We are accustomed to tailgating starting around 7AM, no matter what time kickoff is slated for. We ventured over to the South side of the stadium and was able to pick up some Buffs stickers and watch Ralphie get unloaded. That is quite a process to control a couple ton beast!
We then headed to the practice field. That is a cool area for tailgating and if I was a fan, that's where I would want to be so my kids could run and play on the field before the game. Your stadium may be the nicest stadium I have seen from the outside. The facade is very well done and matches the rest of campus. We had a few beers from the local brewery that was pouring from a keg and then checked out the indoor practice area. Some of your fans invited us over for food and a beer, we met the President of the University and then Gary Barnett started calling us out on his radio show. After his show, Coach came over and talked to us for a few minutes. He said Knoxville was one of his favorite spots to visit when he was calling games on TV.
We found tickets from some of you guys at the tailgate. Thanks to everyone who came over to say hi. StormTrooper, Clean Undies and I forget who else.
Your stadium is pretty awesome. There isn't a bad seat in the house. We ended up gathering all together in the South end zone to watch for awhile and then bounced around to check out the other areas.
The biggest thing I learned was, you need to make the guys who lead Ralphie trade in their cowboy hats for a helmet. Those are the fastest dudes on the field!
I spent some time in the field house, but never waited in line. Those lines were crazy long at all times. I'm disappointed I didn't get a Buffs cup, I have collected those from the stadiums I have been too. I also never found a apparel store, book store, etc to buy some Buffs gear. The Buffs have one of the best logos in college football and I came home with only a coozie and a sticker.
I made my way up to the top of the West side for awhile and talked with the security guard. He was super nice and answered lots of questions for me.
We had been up since 3AM Mountain time, so we headed out in the 4th Q when the Buffs opened it up. We stayed down in Westminster, easy drive.
Air Force was a totally different atmosphere but had its own great traditions. We did meet the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, 4 star general, at a tailgate. You don't get much higher ranked than that guy!
Golf at The Club at Ravenna in Littleton was beautiful. Lots of elevation change, saw some Mule Deer (which I didn't know was a real animal) and 2 black bears on 18 fairway. If you get a chance to play it, don't pass it up!
CommonGround Golf Course was a great, fun layout as well. Wide fairways, big undulated greens designed by Tom Doak. I shot my lowest round ever there, so I'll always be a big fan of it! It takes awhile to adjust to the ball traveling 10% farther than it does in the South.
Again, thanks for the hospitality and the recommendations. Go Buffs and Go Vols!!
If you guys decide to come to a Tennessee game, hit me up.
