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Ted Thompson
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Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/6/2015 8:07:26 PM

Use this thread for any travel-related discussion. Airfare, hotel deals, points of interest, places to eat/drink, etc.

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Event title: Camellia Bowl Bobcat Bash: OHIO vs Appalachian State
Event date: December 19, 2015 2:00 PM
Event end date: December 19, 2015 4:00 PM
Location: Paterson Field 1215 Madison Ave Montgomery, AL 36107 The Bobcat Bash will be located inside of the Fan Fest.
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Join fellow Bobcats at the Bobcat Bash before the OHIO vs. Appalachian State Football game at the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl! Included with your registration is an all-you-eat BBQ buffet and two drink tickets redeemable for alcoholic beverages. There will be OHIO-themed giveaways as well! Location: Paterson Field 1215 Madison Ave Montgomery, AL 36107 Time: The bash starts at 2:00 pm and will go until a half-hour prior to kick off at 4:00 pm pm. Cost: $20 per person $10 for kids 6-12 years old and kids 5 years old or younger are free. Bobcat Bash menu: The menu for the Bash will be announced very soon Directions: FROM MONTGOMERY REGIONAL AIRPORT Turn right onto AL-21 North/AL-8 East/US-80 East, slight left onto AL-8 East/US-80 East, Merge onto I-65 via the ramp to Birmingham, Take exit 172 to Herron St., turn right onto Herron St,(follow signs to downtown), Herron St. slightly turns left and becomes Bibb St., continue onto to Madison Ave., Cramton Bowl will be on your right. FROM THE NORTH (Birmingham, Huntsville, Cullman): Take I-65 South (169 miles) to Exit 172 in Montgomery, Take exit 172 for Clay St.(0.1 miles),turn left onto Dickerson St.(374 feet), turn left onto Herron St., take slight left onto Bibb St.(0.5 miles) continue onto Madison Ave.(0.9, Cramton Bowl will be on your right. FROM THE SOUTH (Mobile, New Orleans, Layfette, Louisiana): Take I-65 North (308 miles) to Herron St. in Montgomery (Exit 172), turn right onto Herron St., take slight left onto Bibb St.(0.5 miles) continue onto Madison Ave.(0.9 miles), Cramton Bowl will be on your right. FROM THE NORTH EAST (Chattanooga, Gadsden, Trussville): Take I-59 South and I-65 South to Dickerson St. in Montgomery, Take exit 172 to Clay St. in Montgomery, turn left onto Dickerson St.(374 feet) turn left onto Herron St.(0.4 miles), Herron St. slightly turns left and becomes Bibb St.(0.5 miles) continue onto Madison Ave.(0.9 miles), Cramton Bowl will be on your right. FROM THE SOUTH WEST (Monroe, Louisiana, Jackson, Mississippi): Take I-20 East to AL-East/US-80 East in Sumter County, keep right at the fork to continue on I-20 East/US-49 South, follow signs for Hattiesburg/Meridian, take exit 1 toward AL-East/US-80 East(81 miles), turn right onto Medical Center Parkway, Turn left onto Old Cahaba Rd., continue Game Tickets: To purchase game tickets and be seated with other OHIO fans, contact the Ohio University ticket office at 1-800-575-CATS (2287) For questions please contact Tyler Gagai at gagai@ohio.edu or by phone at (740) 597-1280.

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CatScratchFeverGuy
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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/6/2015 9:20:33 PM

I'm stoked. This is my first bowl I've been able to go to, as I live an hour away in Auburn. I've converted some downtrodden Auburn fans thru Tuesday night MACtion. My one buddy from undergrad is travelling from Memphis and we are rolling deep.

I've lived in Alabama for a while now and have hung out in Montgomery a few times (no expert) but I'm happy to assist on whatever.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 9:34:25 AM

There is no easy way to get there. I believe it would be faster to drive by the time one factors in the time it takes to get to an airport 90 minutes before departure, the actual flight schedules and a likely additional drive from Atlanta or Birmingham. There would be better attendance if the game was played halfway between the two schools in Beckley, WV. I'd at least make the trip to the Beckley Travel Plaza Tamarack Bowl.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 9:42:11 AM

7.5 from Boone. Found an AA flight from Columbus through Charlotte to Montgomery for $487.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 11:38:43 AM

Cincinnati Bobcats have an easy drive with I-71 to Louisville then it's a straight, albeit very long, shot down I-65 to Montgomery. Google says 8-hours, but our lead foot friends could turn that into 7-7.5 easy.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 12:07:23 PM

11 from Canton. I'm in. Why not?

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 12:18:56 PM

GoCats105 wrote:

Remember for those traveling from Cincy, it would be 7.5 hours down and 9.5 back with the time change.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 1:06:31 PM

Loading the wife and two kids in the van on 18th(kids are happy to miss a day of school before holiday break) a nice road trip for the weekend!!

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 1:21:34 PM

Per someone's suggestion on another thread - $275 from Columbus to Atlanta direct then a two hour drive over.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 1:28:16 PM

Alan Swank wrote:

GoCats105 wrote:

Remember for those traveling from Cincy, it would be 7.5 hours down and 9.5 back with the time change.

I don't think Google Maps takes into the account the time zones. It's still only 7.5 hours both ways on the road.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 3:16:28 PM

If you are looking the ATL route. $133 round trip out of Cak on SW and $178 Delta.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 4:08:06 PM

You would probably be better off flying to Atlanta and renting a car to drive the 2 hours to Montgomery. I75 all the way, easy drive I have done it many times while in the Air Force.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 4:12:00 PM

I found a rental car for $30 through AAA with Hertz. Flying from Richmond VA to ATL and driving over. I can't wait. Hope to meet up with other Bobcat Fans to cheer the team on!

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 7:49:54 PM

You can fly SouthWest into Birmingham and drive an hour and a half to Montgomery.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 7:50:58 PM

Student Bus Trip Offered to Camellia Bowl

Ohio to face Appalachian State on December 19

ATHENS, Ohio - All current Ohio students are invited to join the Bobcat football team in Montgomery, Ala. for the Camellia Bowl on Saturday, December 19.

Ohio Athletics is proud to offer a bus trip that will allow students to attend the game and experience Alabama. The travel package is just $50 per student and includes:

-Bus transportation (departing the evening of Thursday, December 17)
-One night (Friday, December 18) stay at The Hotel at Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama
-Transportation to the game in Montgomery

-Afternoon to explore Montgomery and participate in bowl events before the game

-Game ticket to the Camellia Bowl
-Bus transportation home (departing following the game).

Buses will depart from the following locations, where students will be able to leave their cars overnight if needed. All buses will depart the evening of Thursday, December 17. Additional details will be emailed to all students that are registered for the trip:

Northeast Ohio
Walmart - Avon, Ohio
35901 Chester Road
Avon, Ohio 44011

Departure Time – 6:00 pm

Southwest Ohio
Walmart - Beavercreek, Ohio
3360 Pentagon Boulevard
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431

Departure Time – 7:00 pm

Central Ohio
Walmart - Columbus, Ohio
2700 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

Departure Time – 8:45 pm

Athens
Walmart
929 East State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701

Departure Time – 10:45 pm

Availability is limited, and sellout demand is anticipated. To register, students must call 800-575-2287. Registration deadline is Wednesday, December 16 at 5:00 pm. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 8).

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/7/2015 10:16:54 PM

For any students taking the bus I saw that y'all are staying the night in Auburn. I live in Auburn and manage Skybar, the biggest bar in the SEC. If y'all are looking to get weird and show these southern pansies how Ohio throws down, shoot me a message. I'll show you a good time.

Last Edited: 12/7/2015 10:17:46 PM by CatScratchFeverGuy

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/8/2015 12:28:26 AM

Traveling from the Columbus area. Three kids in tow. I have a minivan, which means two reasonable adult size spots available. Help with gas and driving and join in the fun. PM me if you want to ride. Leaving Friday between 1-2, coming back Sunday.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/8/2015 12:46:52 AM

CatScratchFeverGuy wrote:

Careful what you wish for. At the New Orleans Bowl, students took the bus trip but instead of attending the game, spent the time on Bourbon Street. Stock up.

Last Edited: 12/8/2015 12:49:19 AM by OhioStunter

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/8/2015 1:52:30 PM

OhioStunter wrote:

CatScratchFeverGuy wrote:

Careful what you wish for. At the New Orleans Bowl, students took the bus trip but instead of attending the game, spent the time on Bourbon Street. Stock up.

I think the vast majority of students went to the game. The Super Dome isn't really close to Bourbon Street and the hotel where students stayed was in the opposite direction. Ohio students had to go back to the hotel immediately before the game to checkout and then took the buses from the hotel to the Super Dome. The buses left from the Super Dome after the game.

Now, I completely agree about the stocking up part... Auburn bars are about to be taken over.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/8/2015 5:59:33 PM

Ha. We will be alright. If I can handle the iron bowl and 3,000 people in our building at once, I can handle a couple hundred Bobcats ;) that said I think they will teach these auburn kids how to drink. I also downloaded the Ohio fight song. My GM doesn't know whats coming and he really doesn't understand my excitement. When asked why I was downloading the fight song I told him "we have adult needs."

Last Edited: 12/8/2015 6:01:16 PM by CatScratchFeverGuy

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/8/2015 6:31:03 PM

CatScratchFeverGuy wrote:

I am excited for you. Playing that song will be awesome!

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/9/2015 7:54:27 PM

The Optimist wrote:

CatScratchFeverGuy wrote:

I am excited for you. Playing that song will be awesome!

Maybe he should put this video on the tvs the week before th game to let him know what's coming.

http://fusion.net/video/235080/when-you-went-to-college-i... /

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/9/2015 10:31:58 PM

Valley Cat wrote:

If you are looking the ATL route. $133 round trip out of Cak on SW and $178 Delta.

CAK is great.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/10/2015 11:06:22 AM

If you have some free time Friday or Saturday, a sidebar trip down the road to Auburn is well worth it! If you like Athens and the college town feel that most Bobcats love, you will really like Auburn. Awesome campus, amazing athletic facilities, and great bar and food choices. Take the Auburn tour, you will see why they have such a loyal fan base!

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RE: Official Camellia Bowl Travel Thread

Posted: 12/10/2015 11:18:24 AM

Just booked Spirit Airlines CLE-ATL. Leaving CLE-ATL at 5pm Friday night. Flying back ATL - CLE at 9am on Sunday Morning.

Seats are as low as $86.18 person roundtrip if you're a $9 Fare Club member (there's a 90 day trial available for $19.95). Or, they're as low as $126.18/person R/T if not $9 Club Fare member). If you're booking for several people, only the booking person has to be the club fare member and everyone flying with him/her gets the discounted airfare.

However, the seats are kind of small, so taller/wider flyers may want to pay the extra fee to choose either an exit row or the Big Front Row seats for additional fees.

Also, you are only allowed a small backpack or personal item up to 16"x12"x12" for free. Anything larger carried on or checked is an additional charge. Fees must be paid before going to airport or the bags will cost more than your seat.

And, you must check in online before heading to airport or will be charged a checkin fee.

We flew Spirit to New Orleans in October and liked it. However, people who don't plan well and show up at the airport not prepaying for carry on bags or prepaying for checked bags are in for a major sticker shock.

Last Edited: 12/10/2015 11:23:57 AM by Bobcat110

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