Where do Hawkeye fans go before or after the game? This will be our first football game in Madison. I am not sure if I should be excited or scared.
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Find somewhere on Regent. Meriter lot is public. You can either tailgate in the lot or bar hop to CR at the numerous beer gardens set up on Regent
I've heard that you're no likely to experience a good time there as far as being treated with respect. I know for a fact that the Wiscy folks were douchenozzles both games I've went to at Kinnick the past two years. They got quieted down pretty quickly by Iowa fans, but the fact they started running their mouths the way they did was telling. I think they were reminded real quick that they weren't in Madison.
Hawklover, Hawk fans that I know who have made the trip to Madison have never related to me that they had a bad experience-quite the contrary. That includes a guy who during the Fry years had a black and gold Superman oufit and walked through not only through the tailgating areas but also the stadium.
Does that mean that incidents some individuals report here don't happen? No, I am sure they do but they are in a small minority. Believe it or not, some happen at Kinnick too ( I have actually seen more B1G games in Kinnick than CR) and not just in games against the Badgers.
Some general observations:
1. Come with the mindset of cheering on the Hawks but recall that State Street is not Melrose Drive.
2. When I sense testosterone and alcohol, I back off and keep my comments to myself.
3. Unless you have some friends in Cardinal and White in your group, I would stay away from the frat areas and house parties just to the west of the stadium, before or after the game. Taking a victory lap is inviting a reaction.
4.Buckyville( just north and slightly east of the stadium) and Union South are well policed areas where fan bases mingle well imho. Essen Haus Restaurant/Bar seems to do a strong business catering to visitors. Epenesa may have thought on this.
5. No alcohol in CR, carried in or purchased.
6. Some fans walk into the stadium with too much booze in their bloodstreams. The confines of CR are a no tolerance zone. Security is tight. Visitors claiming harassment are given the benefit of the doubt and suspects are removed from the premises and may be reported to the Madison police. The students shout insipid and gross expressions periodically but remember that they are shouting at each other. If necessary, cover young ears. It's nothing you haven't heard before.
7.The bathrooms and concourses are areas where fan bases do come into close contact and which are not as highly policed. If there is a problem, go to the vendors which are about 2 feet apart and ask for assistance.
8. Like Mate in Argentina, offering a brew to someone and consuming it together is a social experience.
9. Speaking of social experiences, don't mess with "Varsity".
10. Do join in on Jump Around. No one's watching. Joining in on the Wave burns calories and can break some tension.
11. Brush up on the words to Sweet Caroline and Build Me Up Buttercup. They will be sung win or loose.
12. I still stay for the 5th Quarter, when the Band adlibs.
13. BTW, the Memorial Union Terrace is under construction. Have to get your beer off campus.
Generally, you can find what you are looking for in Madison on game day. Win or lose, I hope you have a great time. Madison and CR do get high marks for game day atmosphere from outside sources. Weather report sounds ideal also!
Does that mean that incidents some individuals report here don't happen? No, I am sure they do but they are in a small minority. Believe it or not, some happen at Kinnick too ( I have actually seen more B1G games in Kinnick than CR) and not just in games against the Badgers.
Some general observations:
1. Come with the mindset of cheering on the Hawks but recall that State Street is not Melrose Drive.
2. When I sense testosterone and alcohol, I back off and keep my comments to myself.
3. Unless you have some friends in Cardinal and White in your group, I would stay away from the frat areas and house parties just to the west of the stadium, before or after the game. Taking a victory lap is inviting a reaction.
4.Buckyville( just north and slightly east of the stadium) and Union South are well policed areas where fan bases mingle well imho. Essen Haus Restaurant/Bar seems to do a strong business catering to visitors. Epenesa may have thought on this.
5. No alcohol in CR, carried in or purchased.
6. Some fans walk into the stadium with too much booze in their bloodstreams. The confines of CR are a no tolerance zone. Security is tight. Visitors claiming harassment are given the benefit of the doubt and suspects are removed from the premises and may be reported to the Madison police. The students shout insipid and gross expressions periodically but remember that they are shouting at each other. If necessary, cover young ears. It's nothing you haven't heard before.
7.The bathrooms and concourses are areas where fan bases do come into close contact and which are not as highly policed. If there is a problem, go to the vendors which are about 2 feet apart and ask for assistance.
8. Like Mate in Argentina, offering a brew to someone and consuming it together is a social experience.
9. Speaking of social experiences, don't mess with "Varsity".
10. Do join in on Jump Around. No one's watching. Joining in on the Wave burns calories and can break some tension.
11. Brush up on the words to Sweet Caroline and Build Me Up Buttercup. They will be sung win or loose.
12. I still stay for the 5th Quarter, when the Band adlibs.
13. BTW, the Memorial Union Terrace is under construction. Have to get your beer off campus.
Generally, you can find what you are looking for in Madison on game day. Win or lose, I hope you have a great time. Madison and CR do get high marks for game day atmosphere from outside sources. Weather report sounds ideal also!
The fact that you have a few points stating where it's safe and where to avoid shows how terrible their fans can be. Hands down, worst fan base in the B1G.
This is pretty good stuff!! Been to about 8-10 games there the last 25 years - man I'm getting old. First was as a senior at UI.
Except the band after the game stuff, game over - go home or bar. The only public school band that should be funded is TA&M.
Don't be afraid of frat row. When they yell stuff just tell them you didn't have to pay for friends, frats are for gays and kiss your ass. But keep walking, fast.
If hawks win - hit state street and talk smack. F the Badgers.
The quote "Son, being fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life." directly applies to a large portion of the badger fan base.
Thanks for all the info! Hopefully will be a good time and a good game. If we end up winning this one, it will be one of the top victories in recent history.
Be safe and what Carlton said is true.stay away from house parties and have common sense.I have tail gated with hawk fans at CR and it was a good time.Be safe and enjoy your trip.
There was a thread on this late last week if you care to look back, but the largest concentrations will be:
1) around you:
2)to your immediate left in the south end zone and
3) across the field and up in Section AA, on the far left end of the upper deck.
Iowa is no angel either,every fan base has A holes who are jerks.As a Vet,I got spit on at Kinnick last year.
Wiscy fans are not the worst, but close. OSU fans are the most obnoxious. Minny is getting worse, when we use to beat them at the dome regularly, no issues. Found Penn State to be the most welcoming.
Is a lot of fun in Madison, just need to be smart.
Travel safe
Is a lot of fun in Madison, just need to be smart.
Travel safe
I've had good times in Camp Randall but you have to be smart. Like earlier post have stated the student population seems to out of the 1950's, they love to fight. I've seen more fights home and and away with Wisconsin then all other teams combined.
Back in the 80's, a friend and I were sitting in a bar window in Madison and watched one Badger fan cold cock another right in front of us. Simply, amazing.
Back in the 80's, a friend and I were sitting in a bar window in Madison and watched one Badger fan cold cock another right in front of us. Simply, amazing.
Hung out on Breese Terrace last time the Hawks were in Madison. Took the initial razzing for about 20 minutes, then just partied the rest of the morning
I am excited this will be my first time in Madison. I might try to scalp tickets to the game but won't be willing to drop too much money. If I don't end up going into the game, is there a good place(s) to watch the game outside of Camp Randell. I was thinking a bar that won't get too crazy
Just realized I must have screwed something up with my post above... it didn't come out as intended. Anyway, here's what I tried to post originally:
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Every negative story I've heard about being an "away fan" at Camp Randall seems to involve the streets near the fraternity area. It seems the boys actively encourage each other to throw beers at away fans, dump beer on away fans, and then challenge them to a fight if they get pissed about it.
I've read some stories about people's WIVES being spilled on and then when the husbands get angry the mob of tough guys want to fight him.
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Every negative story I've heard about being an "away fan" at Camp Randall seems to involve the streets near the fraternity area. It seems the boys actively encourage each other to throw beers at away fans, dump beer on away fans, and then challenge them to a fight if they get pissed about it.
I've read some stories about people's WIVES being spilled on and then when the husbands get angry the mob of tough guys want to fight him.
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