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Wisconsin (Camp Randall Stadium)
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The fans are out of
control! Tailgating, an amazing band, fast and slow mo wave,
the "jump around," the "fifth quarter,"...nothing quite compares to
Camp Randall.
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Iowa
State
(Jack Trice
Stadium)
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Michigan
(Michigan Stadium)
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Florida
(Ben Hill Griffin Stadium)
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Boston College
(Alumni Stadium)
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Overall a very clean
and smaller type stadium. Overall problem with BC is that the
student population comes in smashed in the middle of the second
quarter leaving very little home field advantage actually one of the
poorer college followings I've been to. Tailgate area is rather
small with only privileged parking pass people capable of tailgating
in the quad. Parking is extremely tight everywhere, and traffic is
horrible. [My ranking] might be generous except for the fact that BC
is Division 1, the stadium is clean, recently renovated and redone,
and sight lines from inside the stadium are good. In fact there
really isn't a bad seat in the house.
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Northwestern (Ryan
Field)
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Tailgating is pretty
awful, miles from the stadium, but classic college environment.
Even if your seats don't actually face the field.
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This place is more of
a wine and cheese crowd. Fair-weather fans fill the stadium,
but it is a beautiful setting and rather exciting if the team is
having a good season.
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Ohio State
(Ohio Stadium)
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Environment around the
stadium on gameday is varied. If you don't know anyone who
tailgates, there are huge parties at Hineygate, the Varsity Club and
nearly any other open space near Lane Ave. Most of the hardcore
tailgating has been unfortunately been moved across the river near
the Schott, Jesse Owens Stadium etc. Ohio Stadium itself is a sight
to see. The Rotunda on the closed end has stain glass windows,
florets and arches all around the side. The new addition betrays
the original 1920's white concrete, but the inside is spectacular.
Try to sit in "A" or "C" decks, and South Stands are ok. Check
out the Skull Session in St John Arena, and be sure to be in
your seat in plenty of time to see the band come down the ramp and
perform the pregame routine or Script Ohio. GO BUCKS!
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Iowa
(Kinnick Stadium)
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Texas (Memorial
Stadium)
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Indiana (Memorial
Stadium)
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Purdue (Ross-Ade
Stadium)
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Gameday atmosphere was
spread out on any patch of grass you could squeeze a car onto within
a mile or so. Nearby, the "All American Marching Band" performed in
an outdoor amphitheater before the game and added to the scene. The
paved lots near the stadium were crammed full of cars, tents and
tailgating as one would expect. The renovated exterior (i.e, brick
wall around the outside) is a vast improvement over the former
erector set appearance. Inside, the fans were all decked in black,
but at least 20,000 of the 65k were OSU fans, which dulled the home
field advantage significantly. Fun environment to attend a game in,
and at first it was loud, but fortunately for the visitors (i.e, OSU)
it was quickly silenced.
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Northern Illinois
(Huskie Stadium)
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Virginia
(Scott Stadium)
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