SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 It's boys weekend at my house and Penn State is on my son's short list. We have the opportunity to make a trip to a college this weekend and Penn State would typically be an easy drive. The problem is OSU is in town Saturday. Clearly the place is going to be crazy, but should we avoid it? Embrace it? Just go Sunday and drive against traffic? Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If you can deal with the mayhem, i think the atmosphere in the area will be absolutely electric, even to just go and tailgate a bit but not go to the game would probably be an experience not to be missed. traffic and parking will probably be a nightmare, but if you can handle that, i think it would be a fun atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, The Poojer said: If you can deal with the mayhem, i think the atmosphere in the area will be absolutely electric, even to just go and tailgate a bit but not go to the game would probably be an experience not to be missed. traffic and parking will probably be a nightmare, but if you can handle that, i think it would be a fun atmosphere. He's a not a football kid. That's why I'm trying to gauge how much pain I'm looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 if he's not a football kid this is not the weekend. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On a side note.. Holy Shiiite, are we getting old! Scott's kids are looking at schools? Get off my lawn you ninnies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 23 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: if he's not a football kid this is not the weekend. Well, it is a part of the PSU experience. It's the traffic part that is not. I'm curious to how much traffic there will actually be. It's a 3hr drive for me. We can leave early, but we aren't sure when the roads will be clogged for a 7:30pm game. We are still open to going up Sunday if that is an easier option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, SDS said: He's a not a football kid. That's why I'm trying to gauge how much pain I'm looking at. That place is going to be off the hook crazy the moment the sun rises Saturday morning. College Game day is going to be there & this is the biggest game of the early season. If he was into college football I am with Pooj & say take the drive up there & no matter how much of a hassle it is just embrace the atmosphere but......if he is not into college football I would find somewhere else to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Nothing to add other than anyone I know who went to Penn State or played at Penn State loved the experience and the visit is what sold them on the school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Gordio said: That place is going to be off the hook crazy the moment the sun rises Saturday morning. College Game day is going to be there & this is the biggest game of the early season. If he was into college football I am with Pooj & say take the drive up there & no matter how much of a hassle it is just embrace the atmosphere but......if he is not into college football I would find somewhere else to go. Yeah, I get that. I'm hoping to get a little more logistical detail from some alums or those who have made the trip many times. Can we drive up Friday night and stay away from campus to reduce our drive in, are we talking a 3hr trip turns to 6hrs?, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Driving in anytime Saturday could be ridiculous. We typically have tried to make it in Friday night later for a Saturday game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 My nephew graduated penn state. What does he want to study? I think if he is interested in penn state he will love the Atmosphere on Saturday. Enjoy and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Must not add levity... Must NOT add levity! Reminder: EiL DO NOT add levity. LoL... And I had a good one too! With that said, I don't know "too" much about Penn State other than it's now in Big10. Enjoy and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Scott - I spoke with a friend who is a PSU alum and rabid fan and asked about this. He said, due to this game, Fri travel to Happy Valley will be crowded by alumni spending the weekend for this big game. All day traffic on Sat leading up to game tine and the campus will be nuts if they win. Expect excess traffic on Sun leaving the area due to alumni that made it a weekend jaunt for the big game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 4 hours ago, SDS said: Well, it is a part of the PSU experience. It's the traffic part that is not. I'm curious to how much traffic there will actually be. It's a 3hr drive for me. We can leave early, but we aren't sure when the roads will be clogged for a 7:30pm game. We are still open to going up Sunday if that is an easier option. Quite a bit. State College is kind of rural, so road access is kinda dicey. If you're NOT going to the game, go up on Sunday. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 5 hours ago, SDS said: Well, it is a part of the PSU experience. It's the traffic part that is not. I'm curious to how much traffic there will actually be. It's a 3hr drive for me. We can leave early, but we aren't sure when the roads will be clogged for a 7:30pm game. We are still open to going up Sunday if that is an easier option. Scott, Would it be a push on obtaining a school tour, admission session, dorm tour, or tour of any areas of particular interest? In our experience from last year sometimes there were still general school tours on Sun but nothing else available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Scott, Would it be a push on obtaining a school tour, admission session, dorm tour, or tour of any areas of particular interest? In our experience from last year sometimes there were still general school tours on Sun but nothing else available. It appears as though they do the tours every other weekend. Or maybe that i just the football schedule. I'm trying to make some hay this weekend. Might go to VA Tech instead, but that is a longer drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, SDS said: It appears as though they do the tours every other weekend. Or maybe that i just the football schedule. I'm trying to make some hay this weekend. Might go to VA Tech instead, but that is a longer drive. To give you an idea what PSU game day traffic is like, we would be on the road at 3 am from the LV to get a few hours tailgating time YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, joesixpack said: To give you an idea what PSU game day traffic is like, we would be on the road at 3 am from the LV to get a few hours tailgating time YMMV. But for what game time? This weekend is 7:30pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, SDS said: But for what game time? This weekend is 7:30pm. That would be for a noon start. But like others have said, Gameday is there this week, it's likely to be a 12 hour tailgate day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, SDS said: I'm trying to make some hay this weekend. Might go to VA Tech instead, but that is a longer drive. Feel free to hit me up with any VA Tech questions. My son is a senior there. Hokies @ Duke this weekend so no football traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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