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Well, I don't think it will be horrible, but I would get there as early as possible. There is something like 12,000 seats, so I'm sure there is enough parking within reasonable proximity to the stadium for most of the crowd.Is there enough? Or will it be a headache?
probably half the crowd size compared to what it would have been in Lynchburg or CharlottesvilleWell, I don't think it will be horrible, but I would get there as early as possible. There is something like 12,000 seats, so I'm sure there is enough parking within reasonable proximity to the Stadium.
Would anyone want to venture a guess as to how many fans will be at the game. I'm asking total, whether they are there for one game, or both games?
Won't be anywhere near Dinwiddie. 3/4 drive. Salem has an older fan base than a lot of schools. Drive down not bad but 3/4 hours back at night when your leaving at 6 30 stinksI'm sure Salem will have the most fan support
Game will be over close to 7 pm not including ceromony after. Why not stay over? Plenty of motels.Won't be anywhere near Dinwiddie. 3/4 drive. Salem has an older fan base than a lot of schools. Drive down not bad but 3/4 hours back at night when your leaving at 6 30 stinks
Geography lesson. Salem high school to liberty stadium on a good day one hour---- usually one hour 15 minutesThis will be a test of Salem support- the final not the usual 35 minutes away. 4,000 total ? If
Game will be over close to 7 pm not including ceromony after. Why not stay over? Plenty of motels.
Beats the 3 hours + from here.Geography lesson. Salem high school to liberty stadium on a good day one hour---- usually one hour 15 minutes
Should be in Charlottesville or Richmond. Williamsburg is ridiculousBeats the 3 hours + from here.
Ha -ha! What's better - driving in the dark for hours or dinner at Carabbas with a few drinks and a nice nights sleep and a visit to Merchants Square with the skating rink afterwords!! IfSounds like a Chamber of Commerce plug! LOL.
All a matter of perception.Should be in Charlottesville or Richmond. Williamsburg is ridiculous
No , it is a matter of geography. Center of the State is better than far east or far westAll a matter of perception.
No , it is a matter of geography. Center of the State is better than far east or far west[/QUOTE
Well the center is Richmond and I admit Charlottesville is ok. Lynchburg is nowhere.
None2008 dinwiddie and pheobus played in blacksburg. How much sense does that make
Just like it makes no sense for Staunton River and Blacksburg to play in WilliamsburgNone
Salem leaving in the morningTeams just need to travel the day before and it doesnt matter
That should be fine with a 4:30 start. With the size of Virginia the finals location will always be an issue. Salem, Roanoke etc think Williamsburg is stupid. Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach think Lynchburg is rediculous. Nova ? I don't know. Richmond area - a lot closer to Williamsburg than Lynchburg or Jmu. Charlottesville / about even.Salem leaving in the morning
I didn't say lynchburg. Williamsburg stupidThat should be fine with a 4:30 start. With the size of Virginia the finals location will always be an issue. Salem, Roanoke etc think Williamsburg is stupid. Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach think Lynchburg is rediculous. Nova ? I don't know. Richmond area - a lot closer to Williamsburg than Lynchburg or Jmu. Charlottesville / about even.
That's a long day but budget restraints are everywhere and I have pets also so it is tough. But at 16-17 they can take it!Would love to stay over, but family obligations and pets will make it a trip down and back on the same day. Salem team is also down and back same day. I'm sure the budget doesn't allow for an overnight stay. Sigh...
Seems a 4000 attendance estimate answers the parking question pretty easily when the stadium holds 12000.This will be a test of Salem support- the final not the usual 35 minutes away. 4,000 total ? If
It certainly doesn't affect them like it does old people like Bleeding Navy. But when ya got a dog in the hunt you will battle through a long, cold day to cheer them on.That's a long day but budget restraints are everywhere and I have pets also so it is tough. But at 16-17 they can take it!
Dinwiddie will have the most. I have been to every state game at LU from the beginning. Dinwiddie had more than Salem. The Amherst and Louisa game still has the record with over 14,000. Christiansburg also had a very good crowd when they playedWon't be anywhere near Dinwiddie. 3/4 drive. Salem has an older fan base than a lot of schools. Drive down not bad but 3/4 hours back at night when your leaving at 6 30 stinks
That should be fine with a 4:30 start. With the size of Virginia the finals location will always be an issue. Salem, Roanoke etc think Williamsburg is stupid. Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach think Lynchburg is rediculous. Nova ? I don't know. Richmond area - a lot closer to Williamsburg than Lynchburg or Jmu. Charlottesville / about even.
I agree with this Navy but I think Southbottoms main point was that Richmond or Charlottesville makes more since for all parties involved.. not just Salem. I tend to agree.. the State Championship needs to be more centralized in order to maximize fan turnout. If today's games were in CVille my guess is there would be 4k + more fans show up for the two games. That makes for a much better game day autmoaphere for the players and makes the Vhsl more $$$$. It's a win/win.Why are we still whining about the site? I just don't get it. For peat sake Salem fans have to travel for once. Salem had a 1 hour 15 minute trip to Liberty for two years, well Dinwiddie has to drive 1 hour and 20 minutes tomorrow. Sherando and Lake Taylor had to drive about the same distance to Lynchburg (3 1/2 hours). Essex drove to Salem for two years 4+hours and Sussex is doing it this year. I didnt or have not heard complaints from those teams. Its the State Championship.
No matter how nice things turn out tomorrow people will find a reason to gripe.
Navy Nation would show up if we played in Grundy or a hay field in Dublin. Let the kids enjoy the experience. Hate to say this, but if you dont like the drive stay home and kick the dog. I am going to enjoy both games just like I have since 2013.
Not a budget thing. Was philosophy of Willis White for kids to sleep in own bed. Mags has carried it onWould love to stay over, but family obligations and pets will make it a trip down and back on the same day. Salem team is also down and back same day. I'm sure the budget doesn't allow for an overnight stay. Sigh...
I got there at about 1 30 and had no problems. Figured it would get bad in between games with people arriving and leaving at same time. I made that mistake last year
When you're in Mid-town Manhattan and want to go down town, Broadway is the most direct route. But it can take up to 2 hours of frustration to get there. Of course, smart folks jump over to 2nd avenue and get there in 20 minutes.The parking was the worst we have ever seen. 27th State Championship in a row a buddy and I have been to and it was a nightmare. We won't go back to see a game there for any reason