Question re: Auburn Game & Experience w/Their Fans on Their Campus?

[4Q Basket Case]

I have tickets to the Auburn game this year.

I've never been to a game there, and would like to go. But I'm a little concerned about vandalism. We have two cars, both with Alabama state-issued UA license plates. One is red, the other is blue.

Neither car would be tricked out in Bama gear other than the license plate, and I'm not given to smack talk either before or after a game.

What's the experience of the board with trips to the Barn? Is it just jawing, or will I be exposed to a good chance of keyed paint, smashed windows, broken mirrors, etc.?

 

[JIB]

I went in 2011 and had no problems.

 

[Al Becker]

this is probably a reply from the wrong source, but together they are cultish. I have been several times and they are a arrogant bunch when grouped together. I had my car trashed in 1989(I think, 1st game in auburn) keyed, tag pulled off, antenna broken off.... Best thing is to beat them senseless. No better place for singing Rammer Jammer and Knoxville is good for that and little else.

 

[EscaTider]

I've posted my perils before from my trip there in 1999. Not a good experience and I'll leave it at that for now.

 

[CullmanTide]

I have tickets to the Auburn game this year.

I've never been to a game there, and would like to go. But I'm a little concerned about vandalism. We have two cars, both with Alabama state-issued UA license plates. One is red, the other is blue.

Neither car would be tricked out in Bama gear other than the license plate, and I'm not given to smack talk either before or after a game.

What's the experience of the board with trips to the Barn? Is it just jawing, or will I be exposed to a good chance of keyed paint, smashed windows, broken mirrors, etc.?

Take a rental.

 

[Wayne4Bama2]

Take a rental.

Best thing to do is park at Tiger Town Mall and ride a bus. It's easy.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Take a rental.

Yep!


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[BamaAlum97]

I went multiple times in the 90's. Never had any issues.

 

[gamersfuel]

no worse than most other rival stadiums. u could take a bus like someone mentioned above. But the mall bus would be much closer to the stadium than Tiger Town. and of course its a slow process as far as getting there. u shouldnt have any issues taking your car though.

 

[JPT4Bama]

They are the sweetest bunch of fambily-goobers you ever met.

Turns out several are named Cooter.

Not sure why.

 

[Jon]

I went in 2011 and had no problems.

same

 

[CrimsonDollar]

I have had flags broken off my car before. That's about it.

 

[bamaga]

I have been to the Lee county livestock barn 5 times, never had a problem. Actually the only problem ever at an Iron bowl was in Birmingham, My car antennae was torn off and my Bama flags broken

 

[formersoldier71]

Went in '89 and '93. No problems, except we lost both games. Ugly campus...

 

[bamacpa]

I've been twice with no problems.

 

[UAME]

Unlike LSU, going to a game in Auburn is not like vacationing in a 3rd world country. The barners there are the same uncles, friends, coworkers, etc that you have to deal with 365 in this state. I've been 3 times, and despite having never seen a Bama win, had a good time. You'll be heckled by a few drunks on your walk to the stadium (as happens to visitors in EVERY SEC campus), but its all in good fun.

This year should be great. Go have a good time!

 

[theballguy]

Barners are harmless. Both on and off the field.

 

[BamaBeta]

My 2001 trip had no problems. My 2003 trip had a couple of minor issues though my car was okay.

 

[Matt0424]

I've actually been to many games in Jordan-Hare (10?), and have never had a problem I haven't seen visitors at Bryant Denny have (normal drunk fan stuff). As a matter of fact, the most obnoxious people I've dealt with were UGA fans...

 

[RMRJMR]

Try searching the web for their parking decks. Two years ago I was able to reserve a spot just 2 weeks before the game. Backed into a space and no one could see my UA tag. Short walk to a shuttle stop. Unless they have increased number of busses transporting from mall in Opelika, I wouldn't choose that way of getting to stadium. I stood in line for almost 2 hours after game to get back on bus.